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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
DIRECTED BY A WOMAN
Schulenberg- Ma S t e r
Spy-Is Held, Credit
ed with Many Varied
Activities

San Francisco. Dec. "a woman des.
ignated only as "H' and said to be prom
inent in the German secret service direct
ed the activities % Franz S~chulenberg,
alleged master spy held here on a presi-
Dental warrant, according to Information
divulged today by federal officials. Schu-
leuberg is said to have been active IN
plans 10 destroy bridges and public build
ings in Canada, and shipping and ware
houses in Pacific ports.
Officials said the woman barely escaped
arrest here four weeks ago. the day be-
fore Schulenberg was captured. Investi-
CATION showed. officials said. that the wo-
men had been an agent of Wolf Won Igel,
alleged head Of the German espionage
system in this country.
According to federal officials, the woman
sent Schulenberg 10 the United States III
1914 for the alleged purpose of assisting
in the. maintenance of contraband wire
less stations supported by the German
government. for the purpose Of obtaining
military information and transmitting it
TO Berlin.
Further revelations concerning Schulen-
berg's activities disclosed today showed
that IN February, 1915. he inserted an adj
Vertisement in OF Spokane.
Wn.. looking TO the purchase Of q tract
of land on which to coloniZe several hun
bred Spanish families. These families.
federal officials said, were Hiudus and
the purpose OF their colonization was 10
permit them easy entrance into Canaaa.
where they We're 10 obtain information.
The colonization plan did not materialize.
~Schulenberg, according to federal ON
Gals, was a deserter from the German
army and was actuated only by the hope
of financial gain. They say ne would not
admit his connection with the woman
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
5000 TONS OF COAI
r l AT BOSTON

Boston. Dec. 26.-ASix thousand tons
Of coal arrived here by water yes
terday. Two steamers ana 10 harges
laden with the long awaited fuel were
anchored in tho harbor today, await
ing discharge. and for the time being
the serious shortage in this section
was aiIayed. Fuel administration Of
ficia!s. however. emphasized the cor
tinued need OF economical use of coal.
and curtailed schedules remained in
effect on many street railway lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Kew. a. Z. 3. Ward Going to rance
Rev. A. +. p. Ward, pastor Of the
congregational church at Jonesport
has announced his resignation and will
leave at one to enter the Y. VI. c. a.
work in France.
Hyde-Cook Wedding, Portland
Miss Ruth $. Cook and Rev. Jack
Hyde, L. S. n, We're married in the
High Street Congregational Church at
Portland at 1 O'Clock Tuesday after
noon by Rev. w. H. Moseiey, the pas
tor. Attendants were the brides sis
ter, Miss Isabelle Cook. maid of honor:
Eivert Lardi Of Boston. best man;
Misses Lydia NJ. Cook, Marguerite
Schuyler, Dorothy True and Ethel NJ.
Kinds, bridesmaids; J. Russell Hudson.
Leonard Marsh, DR.. Thomas A. Foster
and Lieut.. Arthur L. Robinson. ushers.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Cook. Spring street. and
the groom is a Nirginian. who is sta
toned on Commonwealth Pier as
chaplain's assistant. The bride has
been on the staff Of a Portland daily
three years. There was a reception at
brides home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
HEADLIGHTS ORDER
is POSTPONED

Washington, Dec. 26.-The Interstate
oiniierce Commission today post
pohed from January l TO July /. 1918,
the date on which locomotives must be
EQUIPPED with high power headlights.
Englnes placed III service after that
date must be supplied with the new,
lights and Die engines must be so
equipped the first time they are plac-
Cd In the shop for general repairs ar
ter that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
PAROLE CAPTAINS
MERCHANT SHIPS

Lordon. Dec. 10-(Correspondence OF
The Associated Press).-Commanders
of German submarines now usually re-
quire the captains of merchant ships TO
give THEN parole instead of making
them prisoners as heretofore, accord
ing to the annual report Of the London
American Trading Co. a large British
shipping concern.
When men are parolled they cannot
center the merchant marine during
the war. The companies employing
them give them half pay Until they OBJ
ain ether employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
Use Maine Central ronioht.

Owing 10 many cars being disabled the
electric road management Will be unable
70 give extra car service for Hailowell
patrons Of the Ridgeway and Symphony
entertainment at City hall, Augusta, this
evening. The management OF the enter
tainment urge that as many as possible
use the Maine Central train which leaves
Hallowell al rs 2. NJ. and returning
leaves Augusta at 1910 thus giving ex-
~cellent service as the entertainments will
close about 1915, Several extra coaches
will be provided both ways.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

"~ ng To many cars being disabled the
electric road management will be unable
~ give extra car service for Gardiner
latrans Of the Ridgeway and symphony
entertainment at City hall. Augusta, this
e%veain~. The management of the enter
'aitn'eri urge That az many as possible
'sc the gIaina central train which leaves
Gardiner a; INt T.. NJ. md returning
'aayos Augusta at lo.4N thus giving excel
"rt service, as the entertainment will
.'se about oil. Several extra coaches
WI W nr0vided both waEs.-Auv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
r
REDUCES SERVICE

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-To releas Sc
motive power. conserve fuel and re-
duce railroad congestion, the PhiladeI-
pn!a & Reading railway today with
drew from its New York PhiladeIphia
service eight passenger trains. Ssv-
erai local trains also we're annn,Iad
ana u was announced that a further
cur'aiifnent in local service would be-
cone effective on Jan. 6.
A reduction in the number Of parlor
oars EQUAL 70 eight trains has been put
INTO effect by the Pennsylvania rail
road.
me restricted passenger service. il
IS estimated by rattle experts. win en-
2oie the two railroads to increase their
movement OF freight by about 10000
tons daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
BLAME LABOR
Continued from PAGE One)

Telling of the boards work in estaO-
fishing with the aid of the labor de
partment employment agencies on the
Pacific coast. Mi. Stevens said that
with their institution also i'll the East
The board hoped TO obtain from other
Industries as many men as II needs.
He added that an appropriation would
be needed 70 provide housing facilities
at isolated plants.
The number " men should actually
lie more than dorblcd.' said he, If We
are 10 accomplish our fun aims. Rough
~. there now ave about $50. 600 men
engaged in shiphuilding. We could use
from 200, 00G TO 800, 900 more. We are
obtaining new nmn gradually Tow ami
hope TO obtain them much faster later
IN. Recently l06 yards reported that
they could use Immediately %, 900 more
men"
Pacific Bonus System
Mr.. Stevens described a bonus svs-
tenn instituted in Pacific coast yards
and said if it proved successful an eX-
tension 10 the East was planned.
is not that an excess profit o are
paying?" asked Senator Nelson.
We do not consider it as srch,' Mr..
Stevens replied. but if it will speed up
the production of ships VI think it wise
to pay it. what we are concerned with
20 is the production of ships, and IL the
bonus will help accomplish that It is
worth while, despite the cost"
The labor situation, the witness said,
presents a problem too for any one
department TO handle. A centralized pol
icy as TO the relation Of the government
to labor during the war. he said. shouid
he worked out Immediately. This brought
up the discussion regarding CONSUMPTION.
Consumption Of Labor
Senator Sherman asked if 1t was fair
or just to conscript men for the army
and permit workers to strife for higher
wages. Mr.. Stevens said he did not be-
lieve CONSUMPTION of labor could be en-
forced, as the sentiment was too strong
against it. Senator Nelson argued that
sentiment had been against the conscrip-
ton of men for the army, but that 1t a
been put into force.
And" he added, II think now it was
time. Sentiment may change respecting
labor conscription, too"
Delay in Contracts
Asked if quibbltng over prices had de-
layed ship construction, Mr.. Stevens said
he thought it had to some extent. He told
Of the delay in closing contracts for fab
ricated ships while Admiral Capps, for
merry general manager OF the Emergency
Eject Corporation. was reducing figures
approved by his predecessor. Maj. Gen.
Cocktails. The delay. ii was brought out.
saved the government $4,000 OK IN the
contracts.
Mr.. Stevens took occasion 10 d~enounce
2 published charge that he mad let a
contract to a friend in New Hampshire
at a high price. He fled with the com
mttee a letter from Gen. Goethals who,
upon seeing the charge. wrote thai he
negotiated the contract in question and
that Mr.. Stevens had nothing to do
with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
WELFARE OF
NEGRO RACE

We" 'orK' Dec. 26.-The seventh an
huai conference Of the National Asso-
Nt".loh 'of the Advancement Of Color
ed People will begin a three avs ses.
sion here tomorrow. The chief tonic
for discussion is to be What aid can
members Of the Negro rsca ,ender n
theiE country in war time"
otfer subjects to be discussed in
cIude the welfare and promotion OF
Negro members Of the army and navy
me ~Ntensio Of colored Young Mems
Christian Association branches in tbs
war zone and in training camps and
me enlistment Of Negroes in the Red
Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
/, Two Deaths Overseas

Washington, Dec. 26-General Pershiu;
reported today that Private Andrew Az
brchon. engineers, was accidentally killed
IN France Dec, %. Aubuchon's mother.
Mrs. Theodore F Aubuchor, lives at
Bonnie Terre. No, Today's dispatches also
reported the death OF Private Harry Lutte
OF pneumonia on Dec. g. His mother,
Mrs. Jane Lutte, lives in Columbus. Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
AMUSEMENTS
William S. Hart in The Silent Man"
Again Today at the Coliseum with
Brilliant Comedies. Charlie Ray in
The Son Of His Father" and The
Fighting Trail at the johnson Opera
House.

Fi9nliR9 IRAN at the johnson Opera
House.
To secure a good seat one should
come early to either the Coliseum or
the Johnson Opera House today as w.
:. Hart is at the Coliseum and Charlie
Ray at the Johnson Opera House.
Comedies tollow at the big theatre
and The Fighting Trail" follows
Charlie Ray at the Opera House. Botn
bills are new n novel and both stars
are popular with the movie fans. The
Hart pictures are his very latest as he
is producing only for the. Paramount
Aircraft Program. Marguerite Clark
vii! he seen tomorrow in "Bab's Matt
Q Idol" followed by a rafting Mack
Sennett Comedy in two parts, making
a seven reel show. Miss Inman, a
pianist OF marked ability is engaged
at the Johnson Opera House and Miss
Booker with others will accompany
the Coliseum program. The prices are
the same at both theatres, six and
fifteen cents. Watch for Jack and
the Beanstalk." This is a great. big,
spectacular production with the Fox
Super Feature stamp on il. The big
gest and best that money can buy is
what one will ind at both the Opera
House and the Coliseum. Watch for
Little Marguerite Clark tomorrow at
the Coliseum.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
Pershing Approves
X. of G.. Work

An Atlantic Port. Dec. 26.-Field
service work of the Knights OF Column
bus among the American troops in
France has received the hearty ap-
prevail Of Gen, Pcrshing, and plans
are being made TO extend the work
now under way on a much wider Scoops
Walter \. Herman, overseas commits
sloner Of the American organization
said today on his arrival here on {.
French steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
DEFINITE MESSAGES FOR
COLLEGE SPORTS POLICY

New York, Dec 26.-Many importan,
questions affecting intercollegiate ath-
letlcs during the war will be consider
ca at the 18th annual convention of
me National Intercollegiato Athletic
Association here Friday, the proeram
of which was made public today. 1t is
animated that definite mesSaetr as to
the policy of college sports viii he
sent to tho convention by President
Wilson. Secretary Baker and Secre-
tlry Daniels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
The STRAND
Francis x. Bushman with Beverly
Bayne in "Their Compact; Seven
Reel Metro Wonderfully at the
Strand for the Last Time Today,
Madge Kennedy in "Baby Mine" To-

~
Margaret Mayo's delightful farce,
Baby Mine comes to the strand Thea
ire tomorrow. as the second OF the wide
iy-Heralded GoldWyn Pictures. Madge
Kennedy, world famed coinedienne. is its
star. Her appearance in Baby Mine" is
her first in motion pictures. This sweet.
wholesome comedy Of the life Of a
~thoughtless Young bride who loves her
husband. but forgets TO SHOW It and for
ever, keep on showing it. is said to he n
production equal in every respect to the
highly successful "Poily Of the Circus
starring Mae Marsh. 1t IS Goldwvn's first
comedy,
In it's original stage form BABY Mine
was one OF the most successful of modern
comedies. and had a run of nearly twJ
seasons in New York. 1t is a farce re-
volving around a misunderstood young
wife who gets tangled up in the meshes
of her own guileless receptions and has
no end OF trouble in extricating herself
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Through the courtesy of MANAGER
Joh Goodwin of the Acme theatre. 125
girls from the State School We're Civ
en- admission to the pictures Christ
mas afternoon. 4 similar courtesy was
extended on Thanksgiving day, The
officers and the girls Of the school hear
ny express their appreciation Of the
kindness on the part of Manager Good
win, and wish him a happy and pros
porous New Year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
ORDER TWO INTERNED
ONE SAYS GERMAN spy

Madison. Wis, Dec. 2G-Rcpeated as.
sertions of Andrew SWornik. Rhine
lander. WIS, that he was a German
SOY, fell upon unheedip2 ears uNtil ii
federal officer from Madison dropped
IN ON him, heard his stories ana ar
rested ann, Today, an order Tor his
l~hternnen arrived from Washington.
iieIinoll topper. OF Darlington.
Wis, also was arrested and ordo,ai
interned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
Hawthorne's Cousin Dead

Salem, Mass. Dec. 26.-Miss Maria
Manning, whose remarkable memory
OF her 81 years of life in this city pro-
vided the basis for information con-
tanned in many antiquarian works.
died yesterday. She vas a daughter
OF Robert Manning. . famous horti-
cuIturist. and a cousin Of Nathaniel
Hawthorne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS
AGAINST

Vancouver. B. G.. Dec. 26.-First re-
turns from the Australian soldier vote
abroad show a substantial majority
against CONSUMPTION, contrary to all
predictions. says a dispatch received
here today from Sydney. y. s. W. by
the Vancouver World. TIL" latest u
of the total ballot. the dispatch says,
indicates a majority Of $50, 900 AGAINST
the measure. 8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

The annual ball Of the Mothers Clap
was held Wednesday evening at X. Of F..
hall with d large attendance from Au-
gusta. Hailoweli and Brunswick. The
moor was III excellent condition and music
was furnished by kelly's Big -Four. the
committee in charge was composed Of
Mrs. Arthur Strout. Mrs. r. w. Jackson.
Mrs. William Frost. Mrs. Herbert Law
ton and Mrs. William Wel.man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

MIR AND Mrs. Thomas ID. Fuller of
Nielford. Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs.
larry 7. Simpson and daughter Car
lr Of Easton, Mass, who have beer
Holiday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hovey,
returned Wednesday { their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Holt, vino have
been visiting the formers parents, Nh.
md Mrs. !. +. Holt. Brunswick ave
nee. left Wednesday on their return to
fEe,r home in Lexington, Mass. They
Mere accompanied ny MIR. Hollis moth
tr. who Wtil visit them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
CUTS RED TAPE
CONTINUED from Page One)

lahomaD and Bowie CTexas). who also
have been abroad, Will testify tomor-
row if they reach Washington in time.
Otherwise the committee will pro-
ceed with the examination Of Maj. Gen.
Sharpe, quartermaster genera,. In the
inquiry into the clothing. ~cantonment
and transportation situations.
Mrs. Grace Humiston Of New York,
who has investigated social conditions
at some Of the ami and whose pup
lished statements recently were de-
nounced by Secretary Baker. conferred
today with Senator Chamberlain. who
told her to ser in 4 written state
ment il she had any information TO
give the committee.
The Mcclellan Resolution
Aroused by reports Of shortages Of
winter clothing in National Army
camps. the Senate military affairs
committee today in resuming its in
vestigatfon into war conditions adopt
ed a resolution requesting the secre-
tary Of war TO Immediately ascertain
conditions by wire, supply deficient
troops and suspend departmental rou-
tine necessary. by direct purchases
from sources near the camps.
The resolution offered by Senator
Mcclellan OF Tennessee. declares. that
upon unQuestioned proof" there is a
shortage Of at least 10000 o~vercoats
and 1900 wooden blouses in nine Ma
tional Army cantonments.
It's adoption followed the testimony
last week Of OuartArmaster General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

The knights of King Arthur Will
meet this evening AT the home of Eli
OF Andrews. Pleasant place. Deem
Der dues will be payable and each boy
is requested TO bring about three fee.
OF small rope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cornish return
ed Wednesday to their home in Bruins
wick after passing Christmas with
relatives here. They We're accom-
panied home by Mrs. Cornish's moth
er. Mrs. Dennis Hayes. who will make
them a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
1,544 STARS IN
u. S. RUBBER cos.
SERVICE FLAG

Boston, Dec. CA service flag with
1914 stars was raised today on the Es-
sex street building of the United States
f'nbher Co. The stars represent en-
pioyes of subsidiary companies as well
as the main cornoration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
lO6 PER CENT. RAISE
ENGLISH LIVING COST

london, Dec. 26.-Thc cost Of living
IN Great Britain has risen 100 per 9
SINCE the war, according 10 official
hsur's presented in the House OF
Comomns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
hallowell Trust and Banking
Company

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
o, the Hallowell Trust & Banking Co. OF
ilallowell. Me-, will be held at their
anktng rooms, No LA Water Street, Hal
eighth, A. D. 1918. at F. NJ, for the
transaction of the following business:
First: To elect a Board OF Directors.
Second: To transac ct any other businesa
that may legally come before the meet
Ing.
GEO. A. Stafford. Sec'y and Clerk.
Hailowell. Maine. Dec. 9Th, 1917.
dec6. thurs.4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Funeral services for the late Michae'
Murphy were held at 3 4. NJ. Wednes-
day from the Sacred Heart church, at
tended by the relatives and friends OF
the deceased. Requiem Mass was cele-
brated BY Rev. Fl. NJ. F. O'Connor. In
t.rment was il the family LOT At the
FallnWeii cemetery. The bearers were
James +. Leighton. ST, J.. t. Canton
Frank Lewia and Michael Ficke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
FORMER STATE CHAMPIONS
WINNING NEW LAURELS

Skuwhegan. Dec. 26.-The alumni
basketball team made UP of the play
ers of the former High School Girls
State Championship cam. 1916. added
another victory TO their score Wedncs-
day evening, when they defeated the
present High school team in a game
played in Engine hall.
At the end of the first period the
score was one to nothing in favor Of
the alumni. at the end Of the secona
it was ! TO ,. and at the close of the
third the score stood 8 10 s in favor
Of the ex-players.
Splendid spirit was shown through
cut the game. which was witnessed by
a large audience composed Of former
and present members of the school
and their friends. Miss Lucy Taylor,
principal Of the Boothbay High school,
substituted for Miss Geneva Smith, a
member OF the former championship
team who was too i'll to play.
ALUMNI HIGH SCHOOL
u. Adams, II ........ If. NJ. Steward
l.. Taylor, 1c ......-... Jc, NJ. Friend
NJ. Chase, SC ...... Sc d. Wentworth
T. Emery, re ........,. re-, NJ. Blunt
b. Smiley. lg .......... e, l.. Murray
Goal from floor. White i. Goals from
fouls, White /, Lessor 8. Steward 8.
Referee. Phillip Lessor. Timekeeper,
J. f. French. Scorer, Libby Pulsifer.
Time. 3 1O-minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

The Woman's Mission Circle Of the
FIRST Baptist church will meet Thurs
SAY afternoon with Mrs. Willis Fish,
spruce street. Ladies are asked to
please come prepared to tack puffs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Lyndon Overlook and Adrian Ulsen
who have been visiting. at their re-
spective homes owe Christmas, return
ed Wednesday evening TO Lynn. Mass,
| where they are employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

day guest at the home of his sister.
Mrs Elvin A. Leighton, Lincoln ave
rue. returned Wednesday to his home
HI. Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
FROM HALLOWELL
cA9.E

Regular meeting at 80 O'Clock this
evening of Sanborn' Lodge, No. SO, I,
o. o. F., with work in the Third de-
gree. Election Of officers. Refreshments
will he serted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

As no word has beer received from
Halifax. the amount raised in Gardiner.
$50. for the relief Of the sufferers
here, has been sent to the Red Cross
Headquarters. Boston. care j. Jackson,
Y T.. Division
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
KuMfORD FALLS MAN
Is KILLED OVERSEAS

hrt; va. ont. Dec. 26.-The Canadian
casualty list last night that
q. F"odic, t;umford Falls, No, had
been accidentally killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Fire was again started under the boiler
Of the stationery engine at Toe corner OF
Rridgea nd water streets Wednesday ~
ming. The man in charge stated tina ~
had received Instructions 10 do This as
the contractors will the remoy.
a. OF the remains Of dam No. ~ Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Mrs. Charles +. Barker, Maine ave
lla, is reported as suffering with a
a4dly burned Urn, an injury sustain
el While lighting an alcohol stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27
Fred w. Fisher

Fred w, Fisher. formerly Of Hal
lowell. died al II O'Clock Monday even
ing at the nome OF his daughter in
Woolwict. lnterment will be in the
family lot at Augusta. Friday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-27

Hov, F'enwick G. Wright Of Bruns-
VI ok, a former pastor of the Free Bap-
t-t church in this city, was the Christ
mas guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hen
dr"son. Washington avenue.