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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
INTERESTING LECTURE
~ Rev. A. S. Phelps Of Waterville at
Winthrop Street Baptist Vestry

- ON Thursday evening the PhilbrooK
Mems Bible Glass gave social eve
r ming to a large number of the mem
o bers and frienus of the class in the
vestry Of the Winthrop street Baptist
, church about 125 being present. The
feature OF the evening was an address
delivered by Rev. a. :. Phelps. ID. D.,
OF WatcrVillc OF the topic How Bob
Killed the Rear" Mr.. Phelps gave
vivid account of Bob who was cred
tied with being the LATEST man in
town. and one day everyone was sur
prised at reeing Bob running full
: speed down q long hill. When he
. stopped. q man ran up to him and ask
ed him why he was exerting himself
in that manner. and Bob Gravely eX
+, planned thet son cone had pushed him
at the top OF the hill, and he found
II easier 10 keep on running than to
try and stop.
But one day Bob was out hunting
with party OF friends and when noon
came the party went to camp to par
take Of their dinner. and it was then
founo that Bob was among the miss
ID ing. Pretty soon the party saw him
coming. running for dear life, with an
- heels. They prepared to shoot the an
final. but as soon ms Bob got well into
the yard he turned and shot the big
brute himself. Asked why he had not
killed his game while out in the for
est. he explained that by allowing the
bear to chase him into camp he had
avoided the necessity of carrying it
In himself
Mr. Phelph c1mpared "Bob's" meth
I'D OF disposins Of the bear to the
methods employed by many in trying
= 60 induce boys to enter the Sunday
school iie stated that the best way
20 interest u boy in the work is to
make him feel that there is a big job
for him, personally, in the class and
that his help is needed. His address
was gretaly enjoy ed, and Malcolm Mac
Donald and Rev. F.. s. Philhrook rem
dercd three duets. violin and flute.
which were also greatly appreciated
Mrs Macdonald accompanied on the
piano. Following the entertainment ice
cream and cake were served. The eve
b Ming was n most enjoyable one in ev-
cry way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
THREE SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED At B0WDO|N

Brunswick. Me, Feb. 7-(SpeciaD-
The announcement Of the awarding of
three of the largest scholarships OF
Bowdoin College was made this morn
ing in chapel by President Hyde. The
Henry w. Longfellow Graduate schol-
arship was won by Forbes Richard. Jr.,
II, Of Denver, Colorado. Richard is a
member Of the Alpha Delta Phi fra
ternity, he is very popular with the
student body and is an excellent stu
dent. The Longfellow Scholarship Is
fund of $4,000 given by the daugh-
tiers of Henry w. Longfellow-Miss
Alice M. Longfellow. Mrs. Edith l..
Dana and Mrs. Anne L. Thorp--for a
graduate scholarship that would en-
able q student after graduation to
pursue graduate work in some other
college or abroad if considered desir-
able; the work to be done in English
or general literature and the field to
be as large as possible-belles lettres
in wide sense. The student to be Sc
lected should be some one not merely
proficient in some specially or with
high marks, but with real ability in
the subject, and capable of profiting
by the advanced work and of devel-
oping in the best way.
Noel Charlton Little, II. Of Bruins
wick. a member OF the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity was the winner Of
the Charles Carroll Everett Scholar
ship which is fund resulting from
ha rtaSn ,-aal estate I'm
Brunswick, bequeathed by Miss Mil
dred Everett in memory Of her father.
Charles Carroll Everett, u D., of the
class of 1850. This scholarship il Civ
EN- to that member Of the graduating
class of Bowdoin College whom the
President and Trustees shall deem the
best qualified to take a post graduate
course in either this or some Other
country.
A new scholarship of $500 given for
this year was won by Leroy Addison
Ramsdell, II, of Portland. who is a
member of the Delta Epsilon frater-
nifty President Hyde announced that
the donor of this scholarship had re-
quested that his name be withheld and
and in explaining the nature OF this
scholarship said that this was "a fell
lowship in Social Ethics given in order
to enable some Bowdoin man with a
social conscience to acquire training
which will enable him to strive more
efficiently for that reconstruction
which our country as well as the whole
world 50 urgently needs: in order 10
indicate to the Bowdoin graduate OF
today that the road to social service
lies not through the military camp
nor through the office of predatory
business but that he will find the
highest self-realization in binding up
the wounds Of the poor the sick, and
the disinherited finally in order that
he may be led TO examine the causes
Of these social diseases and TO join In
the struggle to abolish them from their
social and their individual setting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs Paul Heinrich and
daughter have gone 10 ltichburg
Mass. where they will make an "a
tended visit with relatives
School At Head Tide village closed
last Friday after very successful
year taught by Miss Lena Jones
George Watson and NelmR Jewctt al
not miss one minute during the entire
year. A star was given each week 'o
the scholars who were perfect IN de.
pertinent, attendance and lessons
Velma Jewett received gold star for
every week. George Watson was next
In the line. only missing one gold one
during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Of all the pupils in the Sa>te are attend
ing school in the little one-room country
schoohouse.
He declared that the teachers in the
average country school were not up to
the standard of those in the city
schools, that the conditions under
which they teach are such that their
best work cannot be done. He stated
that the lecturers were makers of pub
lie opinion in their communities and
said that while there were number
of things to be considered in the i'm
provement of public schools, like i'm
proving the teaching force, bringing
the equipment up to date and so forth
which could profitably be discussed. He
wished to call especial attention TO
three subjects: First the school build
ings: second, the attendance: third. the
Improvement of supervision. He then
discussed these subjects in reverse or
der, saying that three -fifths of the
State is now under expert supervis-
ion, and that it means better schools,
better teachers and better conditions
for the pupils Regular attendance, he
said. was one of the most necessary
things for the pupils and it was mat
ter of educating the parents to bring
this about. In this connection he made
a plea for the bill which is now before
the Legislature whereby school money
will be paid towns and cities on the
aggregate attendance of pupils, saying
that where you sometimes could not
hit man on any argument for the
betterment of the pupils, he would be
deeply touched when his pocketbook
was affected. In discussing the school
buildings he told how the present one
room. poorly heated, poorly ventilated.
criminally lighted. and unsanitary
schoolhouses could for a few dollars
be changed into acceptable, up-to-date
structures.
A reading by Esther Hughes. lee
turer OF the Aroostook County Pomona
Grange. was one of the pleasing fea-
lures of the afternoon. She was forced
to respond to an enthusiastic encore.
State Master Thompson Speaks
State Master ". j. Tholnugon of
South China then gave Il splendid adj
dress on the subject. The Work Of the
Grange" Mr. Thompson's talk deal,
with the duties and opportunities of the
lecturers of the various subordina
oranges He discussed the making ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
FRENCH OVATION
TO AMBASSADOR
SHARP AND WIFE

Paris. Feb. 7.-When William Graves
Sharp. the American ambassador, and
Mrs. Sharp entered the Opera Comique
this afternoon to attend a performance
given for benevolent purposes. the au-
dience recognized them and began
cheering with extraordinary enthusi-
asm. There were many cries of "Vive
lrAmerinue." and "Vive les Etats
ITnis," and the orchestra played THE
Star Spangled Banner the auuieii1e
standing.
Ambassador Sharp was Vislpis
fected by the enthusiasm ana oo"u
repeatedly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
CHELSEA

GOOD Will Circle will meet Thursday
with Mrs. Susie Corbin Of PIeasap,
street. Randolph.
W. X. Thompson. Enroll Thompson and
Evorson katon were in Augusta sundoy
to visit the latter's sister who ia re-.
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Con
era1 hospital
Inc condition Of James Hayes is re-.
ported as improving. He has been re.
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital for about eight weeks.
Edward Corbn and family OF Ran.
dolph were weekend guests at George
Morgan's.
Mrs. T. J. Trask and granddaurb.e,
Regina Morgan. returned Saturday from
a weeks visit In Portland
Miss Emily Cain Of Augusta was bons
over Sunday.
Frank Harris and family have been
guests in Randolph for the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
VIENNA

~ weeks term OF school closed IN
s','e. NO. l. No Vienna Feb. I. PupiI,
''ot oelng absent one-half day for the n
weeks Erma Pierce, Merle Halt. Marion
nan Louis Watson Rachel Gor1or
wesley whittier. Helen Dunn. EVELYN
Dunn. Pearl and Lindsay Whittier hav,
missed two days and Ashley wb,t,s,
three days. Average attendance - se-so
whole number Of pupils. a. Era, p,.-.,
anu fieieh Dunn have not been absent or
'diuy lor the year and Evelyn Dunn,
aged seven. has only been abs.n, an. A. !,
for the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
PALMYRA

Fred the infan, son u Mir ana
Mrs A. NJ. Chadbourno. il quite m
with pneumonia and their daugh,er
Imogene has an attack OF grippe.
on account OF the extremely cola
weather and bad roads Palmyra
grange missed meeting sa;urdsy
evening.
McCrillis Bros commenced Monday
70 saw lumber at their min.
Mrs. Relic Langley Written ~ F,u.
field has recently presented 20 salmy.
ra public library four new books ~
follows Making over Martha" Julie
NJ. Lippmann; Miss Billy" Eieanor
II. Porter (author Of "Pollyanna, the
Glad Book"). The Light ~ the West
ern Stars Zane Grey, The Land Of
Long Ago" Eliza Calvert Hall (authcr
OF Aunt Jane Of kenturky'p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

At special meeting of the Women s
Home Missionary Society OF Augusta
which was held in the vestry OF the
Methodist church on Green street
Thursday evening. Field Worker Mu-
'9riei Day OF Rochestel \. V. gave a
very interesting talk on the Work
which Is being done by the association
in various parts Of this country. she
gave an interesting account OF the
work now going on among the Indians
/. of the West and Northwest, also IN
Alaska. and she also spoke of the
SCHOOLS. refugees and homes being eS-
tablished among the Spanish speak
ing people Of Texas and Mexico, tell
. ing OF the destitute condition or the
people. OF their ignorance of religion
and need for education. Miss Day also
told OF the work being done among the
nountaineers of some parts OF the
South. and saws that the facilities Tor
educating the girls who come down to
the schools there from their mountain
homes are so limited that many nave
70 be turned away She spoke OF the
work among the Japanese, Chinese ana
korean immigrants when they arrive
In this country and explained how the
society aided them in getting accus-
, toned to the new country, 10 get po-
sitions. and to learn the language. she
also told of the work being done III
Portland among the Italians, at the
Italian Mission which is conducted IN
that city by Miss Vose. She stated that
the scope of the work done by the So
ciety is very extensive, missions being
established even among the MormonS
I'm Salt Lake City. Utah. Following her
address. Miss Ruby Hall rendered a
very pleasing vocal solo, Let the Low
er Light BE Burning" which was ap-
prcciated by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Tim Murnane
Dead at Boston

Boston. Feb. 7.--Timothy H. Murn.ns
former president OF the New England ana
Eastern Baseball Leagues. vice pre,tasr,
OF the National Board OF professional
Baseball Clubs. and baseball editor n,
the Boston GLOBE Tor !" years. dropped
dead AZ a theatre tonight he was g
years OF age. Murnane was a profession
nj player for 10 years before he h,r.r
writing on the game. lie was one 81 IN.
most widely known baseball reporter, IN
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS
"a Mile a Minute"

An automobile covering the road at the
rate of 60 miles an hour and an express
train going at the speed of 50 miles an
act "A Mile Minute which is being
presented at she Augusta Opera house all
this week. In a preliminary act the story
leading up to the race between the auto
mobile and the flying express is told,
and then comes the race, which is staged
in a wonderfully realistic manner. First
the automobile and train are seen in the
distance, coming at fast rate, and as
the action near the stage proper the
headlights of the automobile and the en-
CINE grow steadily larger and the noise
greater. until finally the huge locomotive
and the racing car stop at the foot Of
the lights. Then one sees real life
size engine. putting and steaming, also a
real racing car with it's engine roaring.
This effect is not produced by moving
pictures, as some people have the idea,
but is worked out in a wonderful man
ner under the direction of its producer,
George F. Harris, who also appears in
the act as Jimmy Randolph. Other MEM
bers of the cast are: Wynn Overflow
Mildred alright; detective, Allen Lee;
chauffeur, Ralph Earl. This act was
originated by Howard Thurston. the
great magician. and was the sensation
of the play THE Honeymoon Express. -
1t is filled with excitement from start to
finish and never fails to please
The other vaudeville acts for the re-
mainder of the week include Cowboy
Williams, who made a hit the first three
days this week with his sensational cam
nonball act In this act Mr.. Williams
performs the dangerous stunt of catching
upon the back of his neck eight heavy
cannonballs dropped from a distance Of
% feet in the air. and it is all done in
the space of 10 seconds.
The McPhersons will remain bu. will
give an entire change in their act. Their
Scotch comedy act the first part of the
week delighted the audiences.
The new acts will be Victor Faust
comedy musical act: and Dick and Alice
McAvoy, comedy singing, talking and
dancing act. Besides these five acts a
fine program of pictures will be shown,
Two shows will be given Saturday eve
ming. starting at $50 and $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
SMITHFIELD

The recent storm caused m general
blockade on some 81 tho roads The
carrier on route 20 aha not get through
on account OF the driftr
There was no school In district No
Tuesday
mrs Lura Richardson ~ not very
well.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis made %
business trip to Oakland Mondar
Dr. ;Simmonds was In town profc.
sionally on Tuesday.
Mrs BESSIE Hardy went 70 water
vile Wednesday az a delegate 20 the
annual conference ~ the New England
grange lectures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
MT. VERNON

WEST-Elmer Tyler has gone 30
Portland where he has secured 70
sition as fireman on the NJ. G. u y
School close6 Feb. .. n 10 hoped 70
have Miss Palmer return Tor the
Spring term.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ A Childs Wvre
Sunday guests OF hisr parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Ctiids. Feyette.
Mrs William Grant ~ Randolph.
who IL passing the winter with ler
neice. Mrs. Annie Butler. u confined 20
her bed with grippe. This is very IN
fortunate as Mrs. Grant was Just 70
covering tom several severe bruises
which she Sustained by falling from
her chair onto her face. Her many
friends wish her n speedy recovery.
Oscar Tyler rnd Oscar French, who
arc working In Chesterviile were home
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

4 meeting of the Manchester Frater-
mites Club was held on Tuesday eve
ming and officers for the company were
put on a more military footing than
formerly, the following being elected for
the coming year; Captain, Charles L.
Weeks; first sergeant, Lester E. Hig-
gins; q. m. sergeant, Dwight Young;
color sergeant. Earl Daggett; corporal,
NJ. l.. Higgins. one new member was
taken in at this meeting. and plans for
the obtaining of hall where military
drills can he held were talked over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Laura Adams passed away q.
saturday She WAS a daughter ~ the
late Mr.. and Mrs Nathan parknar
Mrs =. W Brooks ~ - Nhuus Mrs
Charles stuart Of Newport and Miss
Sabrina I'arkman are sisters ana Loci
NJ parkman OF Palmyra IN brother
The funeral was held Monday Re,
Mr. n. ", Pearson officiating Inter
mcnt was in Corinna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
A HEARING POSTPONED

The hearing scheduled to take place
before the judiciary committee Thursday
afternoon on an act relative to the con-
servation of storage water reservoirs and
water powers in Main" has been post
poned. Rep. Baxter of Portland, who
introduced the bill. said he was to have
new draft of the bill made and for this
reason had asked continuance for at
least n week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Another zero morning "Wednesday
with an average of 10 below in the
city and as usual Bart Folsom report
ed a little lower temperature than the
others, his thermometer over on Arse
nal street going down TO IS below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Word has been received OF the SUD
den death, Jan. 20, at Boston hospl-
tai Of Warren Il. Taylor OF Melrose'
Mass. aged so years. Mr.. Taylor was
formerly of Augusta and was mem
Der of the famous old Dirigo Baseball
= Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

At the Wednesday evening meeting OF
Co. NJ about a dozen privates and the
commissioned officers were present this
being the largest number which has at
tended meeting since the return of
the troops from the border. Rifle prac-
tice was held the first part of the eve
ming, and preparations were made for
the Government inspection which is
coming soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
TWO OF JUNIOR
BLACK HAND GANG
GO TO STATE SCHOOL
For Boys at South Portland
Captain" Gagne and Alfred
Mc.in Make the Journey Wed
nesday Afternoon with Night
Officer Corbett-Boys Utterly
Indifferent When Told OF
Their Destination

After having passed night in the
cell room at the Augusta police sta
ton Captain" Alfred Gagne Of the
Junior Black Hand Gang" and aired
NORM, another member OF his trusted
gang of boy desperadoes, SIX or Whoih
were given a thorough going over on
Tuesday afternoon by Judge Lancaster
Of the municipal court, were called
into court Wednesday afternoon ana
after a brief interview with the judge
their cases were given a final dlspo-
sal.
The two youngsters were made
aware that the charge against them
was larceny, to which they had con-
fessed on Wednesday afternoon.
and as soon as the proper papers had
been made out the boys were given
into the custody of Officer William
Corbett of the night police, who left
with them on the 4:07 express Tor
south Portland, where later they Were
committed to the State School for
Bows. Neither of the boys expressed
any regret at being taken to the school
in South Portland. nor were they at
all concerned at leaving their homes.
! IhrOuSh INSTRUMENTATION ehe Jul
nal stated Wednesday morning that
the boy locked up with Captain
Gagne was George Noonan, which was
incorrect for while young Noonan was
a member of the gang he was not
found to have been connected with the
thieving that has been going on and
aside from being a member of the
gang his reputation is said TO be good.
Captain Gagne demonstrated during
his recital to Judge Lancaster Tuesday
afternoon relative to the thieving he
had done along Water street that for
a youngster of his years he was pro-
ficient in the light fingered art to a
remarkable degree, and Superinten-
dent Dunn Of the State School for Boys
will do well to keep an eye on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Frank Burns Of North Cambridge
Dlass.. formerly Of this city, 10 IN Town
Tor short time calling upon friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

! The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
b. p. Robbins, corner of Court ana
Ehestnut streets. Friday at 23o. SUD-
hect. Lovers Pensions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

: Ralph Elweli of Gardiner was ad-
emitted Wednesday afternoon to the
Augusta General hospital for surgical
Treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Former Adjutant General Albert T.
|0reeniaw Of Eastport is in the city
Tor q brife stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Hon. r. w. Shaw Of Houlton arrived
N the city Wednesday evening Tor
Artef stay on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Japan has $40 girls High schools
educating over $4,000 girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Over 100000 women are doing mems
work at home in Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Duluth. Mimi. has a domestic serv.
ants union with 100 members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
FREDERIC E. BOOTHBY
Mayor Of WaterviIe, Who Welcomed
Delegates

New England, The response was made
by Mr.. Purinton, in which he thanked
Mayor Boothby for his cordial welcome.
took occasion to say that the Lecturers
represented the educational department:
of the Grange and that they more than
any other body OF people were interested
in the advancement of education, partic-
ularly among the rural schools of the
state.
Allan Discusses Schools
The first formal speaker of the after
noon was Hon. r. A. Allan, agent of ru-
raj education of the State school depart
ment, who spoke on the subject "A Day
with the Schools" Mr.. Allan declared
that the schools hold no second place
in the needs Of the State Of Maine, espe
cally. in rural districts. He called at
tention TO the fact that over one-thir !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

How II tickies q mans vanity when
he 10 asked to settJs q diswutsA ~~s-s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Women in the United States spend
80 per cent. OF their wealth.
Mohave County miner., 1917-11-24
THURSDAY, NOV. 29TH
FRIDAY, NOV. BOTH

ed and quickened in our love for our fellow men; possessed of a new and wore vigorous outlook on humanity and rendered more reasonable and hu- man by the beacon light of duty shed upon us by sacrifices at home and from battlefields afar.
 WHEREFORE, I, Thomas E. Camp bell, Governor or Arizona, do hereby proclaim Thursday, the twenty-ninth day of November, nineteen seventeen, as a day of thanks and prayer for Gods blessing on our arms in Ameri- ca and overseas.
 And particularly on this day, let us not forget the families whose boards are desolated by the absence of loved ones, called to war. May we not invite them to partake in our share of the bounteous harvests of this year and join in our solemn vows to Almighty God, our King, to live righteous, ab- stemious lives, whereby the end of