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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
ve-Thurlow

y wedding of more than usual inter-
est OCCURRED in the city Saturday when
George Edward Cove of Arrowsic. Me-,
and Miss Belle Thurlow of Lynn, Mass.
formerly of Richmond, Ne, were unit
ed in marriage at the home of the
groom's daughter. Mrs. Georgia Wheel
er, 26 Kelsey street. The officiating
clergyman was Rev Robert NJ. Keller
man, pastor of the Universalist church.
M. and Mrs. Fred NJ. Hobbs of this
city attended the couple and Harold
Wheeler was usher. The wedding was
out Of the ordinary from the fact that
the groom was a Civil War veteran,
and had at one time celebrated his gold
en- wedding with the bride of his early
years. Also the house was beautifully
decorated with flags, and the ceremony
was preceded by the playing of the
Star Spangled Banner on the Victrola
and then the wedding march was played
on the same instrument. Following the
ceremony there was a short reception
and refreshments of cake, coffee and
fruit were serred. Those present at
the wedding were Mrs. Georgia Wheeler,
Harold Wheeler, Bernice Wheeler. Mrs.
Everson Stilson and daughter Leola of
Arrowsic Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Hobbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Bibber. Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Lampher, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Sturtevant, Mrs. Maud Belyea and
daughter Mildred, Mrs. Moses Millett.
Mrs. Martin Moy. Mrs. W. c. Frost and
Everett Mckinney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
COLBY COLLEGE

In Fridays bowling match Alpha Tau
Omega took three points from the
Commons Club in a slow match. FIan-
ders was high man with 112 for a sin
gle string and 2S9 for a three string to-
tai. The winners need only one more
point to clinch the title to this years
championship and the League trophy
cup offered by Manager Pooler of the
Casino alleys.
In Saturdays match the Dekes took
three points from Zeta Psi in a close
match. The individual honors for. a
high string total went to Young with
$50, while Titcomb and Wyman divided
the single string honors with 104 each.
President Roberts passed the week.
end on out-of town business.
James A. Dunn Is, of Scituate,
Mass, underwent a serious operation
at the Sisters hospital Saturday morn
ing for a complication of diseases. He
is reported to be doing as well as
could be expected
T.. X. Scribner II, of Houlton, Me,
has gone to Boston on business for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The war was brought home to Wat
eryille with a rush Sunday when arm
ed men were placed at each end of the
two big railroad bridges leading into
the city with instructions to allow no
one to pass over the bridge and to
watch carefully that no one left the
trains on the bridge or anything OF
that kind. The men are armed with
rifles and revolvers and have orders to
shoot first and ask questions after
wards to anyone who questions their
commands to halt when called upon.
The guarding of the smaller bridges on
the Oakland line has been taken In
charge by the railroad and some OF
their own have been placed there but
the bridges here have been placed I'M
der the charge of the city police force.
The two big bridges, the one at the
lower end of the Ticonic Falls and the
other at the upper end OF the yards in
this city are of great Importance In
keeping the line open and they are OF
such construction that 1t would take
considerable time and money to replace
them if they should be damaged so that
trains could not run across them. The
guarding of them is part of the plan
of the railroad company to guard all Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
CITY POLITICS AND
WARD CAUCUSES

Wednesday night brings the caucuses
in the different wards and they are by
far the most important feature of the
coming city election, since the voters in
selecting their party candidates for the
various offices have the pick of all avail
able material. whereas at the polls they
may choose only between two or three
candidates for each Office.
If both parties make good nominations
or if both make bad ones the choice on
election day does not amount to very
much 1t is. therefore. in the caucuses
that every good citizen should participate
and make his influence felt.
No voter who by choice remains away
from his party caucus can be listed as a
really good citizen. So far as the success
of our city government is concerned, It
is determined in the party caucuses. See
that you attend.
REPUBLICAN PRESS COMMITTEE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
REVENUE OFFICERS ON
TRAIL OF DELINQUENTS

The revenue officers are again giving
the town a severe raking over and
several who escaped the visits of the
first two lots have been seen coming
out of the Elmwood after a visit to the
gentlemen who represent the United
States government The first two lots
of these officers who visited the city
were disposed to be rather charitably
disposed towards the breakers Of the
law but these fellows are reported to
go at a man with no mercy and he is
only too glad to settle and agree that
he will never be found breaking the
law again. Several fellows who have
hardly been under suspicion as rum
sellers have been before these men
and have been made to settle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
with Orders to Shoot

it's bridges so that they would be pro-
tected in case of war and would be
ready for use in carrying troops, mu-
nitions or foodstuffs. The small bridge
in Winslow has been guarded by off,
GERS of Winslow and they have the
same instructions as has been given
to the officers here. The Maine Gen.
trail has also placed additional guards
about its car shops here, its roundhouse
and in fact all of its property. The
men who have been sworn in to guard
the property here are John Roderick.
Fred Burgess, James ]. Cronin, Earl
Eldridge, Alvah A. Towne, William A.
Jones, John McCue, Frank Rancourt,
Alex Gurion, Ralph Sturtevant, Frank
Lessor Wallace Roderick. They will
work in eight-hour shifts one man
at each end of the bridge. Cronin, Jones
and John Roderick, are at the upper
end of the upper bridge. Wallace Rod
erick, McCue, Towne at the lower end
Of the upper bridge, Sturtevant, Ran
court and Gurion at the Winslow end
of the lower bridge, >Eldridge, Lessor
and Burgess at the Waterville end of
the lower bridge. They started work
at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon and VIII
be on duty day and night until further
orders,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
SEVERAL PARCELS OF RUM
SEIZED, EXPRESS OFFICES

City Marshal Frank ID. Robinson Wis
tied the office of the American Express
Company at the station Saturday and
collected box containing one gallon Of
Whiskey one quart of gin and one quart
Of brandy, which was consigned to a To-
cal man. 1t was libeled before Judge
Matthew in the afternoon. Deputy
Sheriff r. J. Preo also made little
visit to the same place and came away
with a box containing two gallons of
Whiskey and one bottle of wine, which
was libcled before Recorder Plumstead
Mr.. Proc also visited the office of the
Atlantic Express and there collected a
box containing one gallon of whiskey
and one gallon of alcohol. This also
was libeled before Recorder Plumstead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
WINSLON

Robert Bray returned Saturday from
the Sisters hospital, where he went for
treatment. He is somewhat improved in
health.
Dr. z. c. Hooper. who is at the Sis
ters' hospital for treatment. is improv-
ing slowly.
p E. Matheson is quite i'll with the
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs T. H. Hersom of Oak
land were guests Sunday of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. B. Smith.
A meeting of the Parent Teacher AS
sociation will be held Tuesday evening,
Feb q.
An all-day meeting of the H. & w.
Ladies' Aid will be held Wednesday at
the Taconnet clubhouse.
Quite a number of the Winslow peo-
pie are planning to attend the whist
party and dance this evening given by
the Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall, Wat
erville.
Forty Grange members attended the
all-day session Saturday of Cascade
Grange at Oakland and report most
interesting meeting and all had a very
|, ENJOYABLE time. The following men,
bers of Winslow Grange assisted in
the program. Vocal solos by Rev. F. K.
Conant, Mrs. Frank G. Pooler and Miss
Sadie Morrow; rotations by Mrs:
Charles Chapman, Mrs. J. O. Peck and
F. G. Drummord: piano solos, Mrs. G..
A. Chamberlain and Mrs. Joseph Eat
on; addresses by F. l.. Merrick. the
worthy master. and George K. Bassett
Cecil Blake W hile at his work Friday
night. had the misfortune to drop
piece of iron on his foot smashing it
quite badly and will be confined to the
house for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

late Rev. Charles l.. Hutchins, died sun
day morning at the home OF her oaush-
ter. Mrs Lucy Watson, after an Illness Vi
over five months. Mrs. Hutchlns was the
daughter of the late Asa ana Cvnthl-'
R;ckford and was born Oct Is, 1851, ana
,ha ereater mart of her life was passed in
Belgrade. She is survived by lour eiiil-
dren, Mrs Lucy Watson, Mrs. Lueia FL
lis. Mrs. Angie Ellis and Carl b. Hutch
ms: also by five grandchildren and four
Observation-Disclosures one brother and two
sisters, all of whom, except one sister
Mrs. Laura Bennett of Wilder, Nt.' re-
side in Belgrade. The funeral will be at
I O'clock Tuesday afternoon from her
late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
HavelOck Lodge Members
Attend Church in Body

beers Of HaNelock Lodge, knights Of
pythias. NJ the Methodist church Sun
day morning The members met AT the
hall and marched TO the church in a
body. being escorted nv Canton Halifax.
in full uniform. At the church they
we're met by the ladies Of the Havclocll
Lodgo. Pythian sisters. and all march
ID 20 seats reserved for them in the
church The sermon nv Rev Henry
clay Turner pastor Of the church was
- very pleasing one. Tho church was
veil decorated FOR tho occasion and
there was lHrgo audience in attend
ance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Children Enjoy Social

A little social affair for the children
of the Primary department of the Con.
-gregational Sunday school was held al
the vestry of the church Saturday af-
ternoon from until o'clock.
Mrs. w. H. Pollard. superintendent
of the department, was assisted by
Miss Jeanette Soper and Miss Paul
inc Pulsifer as a special committee OF
the affair.
Games were played and refreshments
served the little folks. There was a
good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
The Shame of Our CITY

The expression of the prevailing pub
lie sentiment in regard to city govern
ment operation in Waterville seems to
be given voice in the remark: TT is
to the shame of our city that the people
are SO. Indifferent to the Importance of
giving attention to public affairs"
The need for upbuilding Of the ad-
ministration of our municipal affairs has
been pointed out by several individuals
and organizations as the greatest need
of our city. There must be a new en-
phasis placed on business management
rather than on party policies; our car
rying into effect the expressed opinion
of all the people rather than registered
party preference.
Party expediency must give way to
practical efficiency; practice must be en-
lightened by theory: theory must be re-
inforced by practice supplemented by
reason.
Unless the thinking citizens make a
study Of the requirements of our city
governmnt, no satisfactory results are
possible, hence, every year the eternal
argument pro and con as to the merits
or dement's of the years record Of what
has been accomplished. because of the
indifference of our best people while the
work was going on during the year.
How can the business man be brought
to a realization of his duties toward our
city government?
The answer to this question has been
sought for many years and that 1t has
not been found requires no further proof
than the small attendance of our influ-
entail citizens at the party caucuses.
Uniformity Of public opinion. Of
course. is an utter impossibility but d.
versity of thought and divergence Of
opinion are by no means destructive of
good results. though Indifference Is next
thing to criminal neglect in city affairs.
The purpose of caucuses is to arouse
citizens to realization of their respon-
sibilty in the choice of candidates for
office and to give impetus in this man
ner to their preferences.
1t is more important to perform your
duty in this respect this year than usu-
al-see that you are present-don't say
you were not in the fight.
-CITTZEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
kennebeC Journal Ads
Give Practical Helps

A S advertising took on this char
"A acter, and was more and more
aimed to interest and inform,
it gained readers. House wives
learned that through reading the
advertisements of the stores they
could really learn things about COM
modities and their prices, without
spending needless hours of "shop-
ping" Thus the circle of people in
fuenced by advertisements expand
ed with consistent and solid results.
All life and living tends more and
more to organization, to system, to
efficiency of method. Buying for the
home, almost the last of the great
businesses of the world to come un-
der the sway of business methods"
at last felt the impulse toward eff
cheney. The housewife learned that
she, too, was Gin business" and that
she owed it to herself and to those for
whom she acted as buyer to see to it
that her task was performed with eff
ficiency and economy and wise judg-
ment. Thus the circle of people in
fuenced by advertising widened and
expended in greater degree.
And the expansion of the circle
goes on. If q merchant holds the at
tention and interest of the people in
this city who read and are Influenced
in their buying by the ADVERTISE
ments he need not worry about other
people or 9th er problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
BANGOR WHOLESALE RS
SELL LAST OF SUGAR

Bangor, Me- Feb 1S.-Nearly a sugar
famine developed in the city Saturday,
due partly to freight congestion and
close buying on the uncertain market.
Wholesale houses were practically
cleaned out and many retailers were
caught out of stock and not able to OBJ
tain any here. The price was not ad-
vanced from 12 cents, which has ruled
for some weeks. The wholesalers say
that they have an ample supply on the
way.
Virtually the same conditions exist in
other places, including Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Funeral of Mrs. Granville e. Barrow

The funeral of Mrs. Granville E. Bar
rows was held from her late home on
Gilman street Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. f. c. Whittemore off1ciat-
ing The funeral was private owing to
the very serious illness of Mr.. Barrows'
mother, who lives in the house Inter-
ment was at Pine Grove. There was a
great profusion of beautiful floral offer
ings from her large circle of friends in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Funsral Of Timothy Reynolds

The funeral OF Timothy EeynolI Is was
held from his late home IA Winsiow AZ II
O'Clock sunday morning, Rev. n X
Mitchell officiating There was "A large
number OF beautiful horal offerings and
great many friends and relatives were
present 10 pay their last respec's to HIM
The intcrment was in the family lot l.,
WinsfTw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
u. OF M. DEFEATS
CANADIAN CLUB

Orono. Me, Feb. 1s.-The Maine In
dependent Hockey Club composed Of
students Of the University of Maine.
characterized its entrance into hockey
activity Saturday, by winning the first
game from the Canadian Hockey Club
of Portland to 3. The game which
was played on the university rink
was speedy throughout the period.
Robbins. former 3. A. A. star, playing
fine game at cover point, getting
three goals. Summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
TWO ENGINES DAMAGED
IN YARD COLLISION

A couple of the 600 class heavy freight
engines came together in the Waterville
yards near the yard Office Sunday night,
badly damaging one and sending both to
the repair shop.
The accident happened when they tried
to pass too close to the switch. No one
was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

A man at the north end of the city
reported Sunday that he saw satur-
day morning a flock of grosbeaks
which is a sure sign of spring. Anoth-
err one that is equally as sure was seen
on the streets Saturday when several
small boys were seen playing marbles
for keeps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The auto combination was ,allei out a,
go Sunday morning for a re- In DO"
car loaded with pulp wood ~ the Main
Central wards. The ,ar was pushed dow
90 the upper crussinr and the tr' Wa
handled with the large chemical cn tn
truck. The roof OF the car vas badly
burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

There was good attendau Al the
meeting for men AZ the Ea.road Y NJ. G
A. scniay Afternoon, the speaker helhE
Prof gilbert Tcl..9n ~ colby and MS
subject bolna Some Eeasons for the
Conflict IN Eur J." TIE address was a
very interesting and instructive one and
was much enjoyed by the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The reports of the boys who attended
the boys conference at Lewiston feat
ured the Sunday afternoon meeting at
the Pleasant street Methodist church,
who was largely attended. The reports
of the boys We're very pleasing and there
were a number OF fne conference songs
sung during the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Inc nrst of a series Of reports on
texuie markets Of Latin America baa
oeen issued by the Department ~
commerce in Washington. II de.J.
with the Cuban market. In 1o15 :.
says the United States iumned fro,,
second to first place as an exportar ~
cotton goods to Cuba, whose total NJ
chases OF this item Of merchandiao
amounted tn 50 500 9ss -i''''oi9e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Car Shortage Forces Fibre
Company to Shut Down

The Reyes Fibre co. of this city ana
Fairfield has been forced to shut down
for time owing tu the inability of the
Maine Central to supply cars to ship its
products The company has orders for
more plates than II can manufacture but
~ unable TO get cars 10 ship them away
and all available storage room is now
nlied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The second In the series of lectures to
be given by Miss Adele fitzpatrick on the
countries at war will be at the assembly
room at Coburn Monday evening, the
subject being France the Valient." AL
though given for the benefit of the Co
burn students, friends Of the school are
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

There will be a concert and dance at
the Taconnet clubhouse house Monday
evening, the music for it being furnish
ed by the famous Tinker's orchestra.
The members Of the club are looking
forward to large attendance and a
fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The ladies OF the Woman's Alliance
Of the First Unitarian church will hold
a military whist party at the Ware
parlors Monday evening. They have
made preparations for a good crowd
and are looking forward to a fine time,
as their military whist parties in the
past have been exceptionally fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
MAINE
SMITHFIELD

schools In town closed Feb. l6.
Miss Hilda Marsh returned 10 ber
home in Oakland after a very success-
ful term Of school in District No g
William Dudley lost valuable mare
one day last week.
roland Bickford and Miss Margaret
Dudley are passing the weekend ~
Canaan. ' al
MISS Hall who has been nurs,r ,
MRS. Hadley Richardson returned -
her home in Waterville Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The evening service at st. Mark 8
Episcopal church was very largely at
tended. the speaker of the service being
Prof J. William Black of Colby College.
who delivered very pleasing and inter-
esting address on George Washington.
There was special music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Masonic Club Wins Annual
Tournament from WinsIow

The Watervile Masonic Club won it's
annual tournament with the Taconnet
Club of Winslow by score of 1900 to
11,s24. winning the final game Friday
night by total Of 127. The two clubs
have now met for six years and each
club has won three times and both are
already talking about the rubber series
to be held next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Mrs. Jennie Lashus, who has been In
Boston and New York in the interests
of the Emery Brown Co., has returned
and will resume her work in the store,
Monday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The Domestic Science Department OF
the Waterville Noman's club VIII meet
with Mrs. r NJ Jepson AT her home on
BurloiEh street AT O'Clock Monday aft
erupgu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The New England Order of Protection
will hold its postponed installation of
officers at his hall Monday evening, the
installing officers being Mrs. Alice Pier
pont of Madison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Miss Dorothy Davis returned sunday
from Brunswick, where she mas peeh
the guest Of friends at house party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

There will be a special meeting of Wa
terville Lodge No. SO, F. and A. M. at
Masonic hall Monday evening at 7,So with
work in the Master Mason degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Booker and daush-
ter Dallas returned Sunday from Gar
diner. where they had been to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. Booker's father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Dorcas Rebekah Lodge will hold q
whist party at Odd Fellows hall Monday
evening, after which there will be a short
social dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Mrs A. L. Holmes and Mrs. George
Verrill have returned from Boston where
thew have been visiting for week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Headquarters oficer Fred Weymouth
who has been confined 10 his home for
several days by sickness. returned TO his
duties Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Fred Osborne of the L. II. Soper Co..
who has been enjoying short vaca-
ton will return to work Monday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

There was a we'll attended meeting
for men at the knights of Pythias hall
Sunday afternoon at $50 and the
speaker was Rev. Arthur S. Phelps of
the Elm street First Baptist church
The music was furnished by the Col
by Mandolin Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

A. w. Wing was a visitor IN Augusta
Sunday with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
w. H. S. TAKES MEASURE OF
CONY III. S. AT BASKETBALL

The Waterville High school basket
ball tesm defeated the team from Cony
High school at the High school gym
nasium Saturday evening by score Of
20 to -. There was a good crowd in
attendance and the teams put up a good
article of basketball. The game was a
remarkably clean one and very few
fouls were called for so hard fought a
contest. Hersum was the bright partic-
ular star of the evening with seven field
goals to his credit The score: