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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR RE-
TURNED TO STATE SCHOOL

Thr two boys arrested Friday evening
eos the charge OF breaking into the store
~ Reuy and VeilcuX were before Judge
Matthew saturday afternoon. Probation
Otlicer Foster OF Winthrop and the moth
er 81 tn" bows being present. The older
ct the two beng simply on parole from
the state School for Boys at Portland.
there was nothing to be done but send
him lack The Younger was sentencec
10 the school and the sentence suspende-,
and he was placed in the care Of the
probation officer. The case seems par
ticularly sad one as the mother is Il
Iard-worktng woman and has. besides
the two boys. two smaller children. She
has been working in the Lockwood mills.
The husband ana father is somewhere
in the woods hut could not be located.
The sending of the Older boy back to
Portland will. in the opinion Of the Off
GERS. be better for the younger boy. for
he certainly had no idea that he was
doing anything So very wrong. and both
candy as they had been wanting some
FOR a long time and seemed unable to
get any Both had been attending school
regularly and the little fellow In particu-
lar seems to he a very bright boy 1T
is n shame FOR the mother OF this fam
was the universal comment of all who
heard about the case. The older boy viii
he taken 10 the State school Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
WINSL0W
Clinton H. S. Boys Take Measure
of Local Basketball TOssers,
II to 12-Mr. and Mrs. Ira E..
Getchell Observe Goth Ami
versary of Their Marriage
Missionary Society Has Sue
cessful Food Sale-Grange In
itiates New Members

The high school basketball team was
defeated Friday evening by Clinton
high, II to r. Winslow scored the first
basket and kept the lead through the
first half, the score being to 6. But
Clinton came back strong in the Sec
ond half and won out. Timer was Rev.
f. K. Conant. Referee and umpire,
Chute Of Colby college.
Miss Natalie Tozter attended the
shower given at the home of Mrs.
! Frank Bumps, Silver terrace, Water
! vile, Friday evening, in honor of Miss
Mabel Fuller's approaching marriage.
W. T. Reynolds attended the funeral
services Of his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Charles Reynolds, at Middletown, Ct,
last week.
The Goth anniversary Of the marriage
! Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira E. Getchell was
| observed Thursday at their home on
the Vassalboro road. Many Of their
friends and relatives called upon them
and they were the recipients of some
| beautiful flowers. Mr.. and Mrs. Getch-
! ell enjoy excellent health. They were
married in this town, Jan. Is. 1857, by
Rev. David Shepley.
! Adelard Dennis of East Ash street
| is confined to his home by illness.
| A food sale under the auspices Of
, the Ladies' Missionary society was
| held Saturday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Albert Balentine. Quite
a quantity Of food was disposed Ut.
| Miss Jennie Chadwick. a teacher at
the Sand Hill school, was a weekend
guest of her mother at Palermo.
| Mrs. Lester Emery was a dinner
| guest Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. A o.
Lombard at Lombard's dam.
Miss Ruby Toby of China was
| weekend guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Balentine.
Miss Ruby Tobey will take charge
of the school in the Warren district,
beginning Monday morning, and Miss
Ruth Hodges, who has been teaching
I there, will teach at the Benton school
Parker Patterson, as one of the dele
gates from Coburn Institute. attended
last week the Y. NJ. G.. A. State con-
ference at Bath.
A very interesting meeting Of the
Grange was held Friday evening at
the Grange hall, about 70, including a
number from Oakland and other
Oranges were present. The third and
fourth degree was conferred on Mrs
Iva Eaton, George K. Bassett and
Thomas Weeks. Remarks were made
by number from Cascade Grange
Oakland, and the two new members
Messrs. Bassett and Weeks. A baked
bean supper was served. A supper will
be served to the Waterville Chamber
OF commerce Wednesday evening,
Feb. Z, at the Winslow Grange hall.
An all-day session of the East Ken
nebec Pomona will be held at the
Grange hall Tuesday, Jan. %. A dinner
will be served at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
READFIELD

While going 20 his work chopping
cordwood few days aRo Mr.. Docum
had the misfortune to fall on his are
and cut cash in his forearm halfway
from his wrist TO his elbow requiring
several stitches 60 close the wound.
The body Of u. T. Richards was
brought to Readheid for burial Thurs
day Mr.. Richards was n resident
here for many years acting as post
master and In business In q general
store.
The ice business In very active nov.
Both making ice and harvesting a.
Sleighing is excellent but the weather
most OF the time nearly at zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
P|TTSF|ELD
New Main Street Block Nearly
Ready for Occupancy
Grange Has Interesting SEES
sion-Mr. Endette Blanchard
Entertains Friends at Birth
day Party

The new brick block which Is being
erected on Main street by the Conner
Realty Co.. is nearing completion and
when finished will add much to the
appearance and business on the street.
The block which is single story, is
built on the outside with tapestry
brick. The building contains three
stores. each one of which is 24x7s feet.
The stores will be thoroughly modern.
The foundation is Of concrete. The
contract was given to L. H. Appleby.
local builders, who sub-let the brick
work and foundation to Cyr Brothers
Of Waterville. The store next to the
Pittsfield National Bank building has
been leased to Charles U. Baker. who
will conduct bakery and the store
next to his will be occupied by Clar-
ence Tyler as a boot and shoe store.
An interesting meeting Of Pittsfeld
Grange was held Saturday evening.
The following program was carried
out: Song. Grange; roll call, clippings;
reading, Mrs. Jennie Nelson; story.
Alphonzo Dyer; vocal solo, Ruth
Written: paper on "Orcharding." by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs. Gordon McTaggert, who ha!
been visiting relatives in Pittsfeld has
returned home.
An all-day meeting Of Cascade
Grange was held Saturday.
Many are enjoying the good skating
on Lake Messalonskee
Miss Grace Page passed the week
end at her home in Sidney.
Miss Clara Runnell went to Clinton
Saturday, where she remained with
friends over Sunday.
A large number of people attended
the high school social Friday night at
Memorial hall.
Mrs. Abbie Brooks of Belgrade is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Jennie
Mullillin for few days.
The following members of the Oak
land high school have been chosen by
V. Merle Jones, principal, from a
large list, to take part in the produc-
ton Of THE Prairie Rose which
will be presented in the near future.
Miss Beulah Morrow will take the title
role. Other members of the cast are
Arthur Brimstin. Maurice Coughlin,
Harley MARS, Vernus Bickford, Minot
Thomas Louis Bickford, John King.
Doris Pettigrew. Martha Stratton,
Marjorie Wheeler.
Mrs. A. Bragg Pierce was taken to
the Augusta State hospital for treat
ment Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Hudson Super Six and Hudson Service

The P. NJ Lawrence Co. of Augusta,
who are now Hudson distributors for
Waterville and Somerset county, will
give the same service to owners in that
territory as they have been giving to
owners in Augusta and vicinity. Mr..
Lawrence believes in service first and
takes a personal interest in every car
he sells.
Demonstrations in this wonderful
ear that has broken all worth while
records may be had by sending post
al card or phoning 45 Augusta.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Dexter
Military Funeral of ]. Frank
Shaw First Since Civil War
Constables Call a Halt on
Coasting IN Better Passenger
and Mail Service Is Being
Sought on Foxcroft Branch of
M. c. r.. r.

Military honors were accorded tho
late John Frank Shaw. a privata in
Co. A, Second Maine Infantry. whose
funeral was held Sunday afternoon
from the home on Center street. Rev.
a. 10. McAllister, pastor of the Meth
odIst Episcopal church, officiating
me members of Co. A, under com
mand OF Capt. Percy A. Hasty at.
tended the services and escorted tho
remains 70 the receiving tomb at
Mount Pleasant cemetery. The casket
was covered with the American Co.
ana before the body of the decea sad
was placed in the tomb a volley was
hred and Taps We're sounded.
~ was the first military funeral in
.his town since Civil War times and
me services were very impressive. Ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

J. Z. McMichael master of the
Grange; reading. Edith Whitman;
story, Leslie Pcoler: solo, Rae Butler:
cne-minute speeches; reading, Edith
Shaw; violin solo, Hugh Goodwin.
John Jordan of Old Town was in
town Saturday on business.
The members of the New Era Aux
iliary Of the Baptist church will hold
q Poster carnival in Grange hall on
Thursday evening, Jan. 25.
Mrs. Q. II. Drake was a visitor in
Waterville Saturday.
S. G. SturteVant, who has been mass
ing week in Augusta with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Forest Smith, returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Z. W. Boyer of Waterville, who
was The guest Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. c. MiIliken, returned home Satur-
day.
Willard Cummings of Skowhegan
was Il business caller here Saturday.
Meriditte Blanchard. the daughter of
Or and Mrs. L. H. Blanchard. FRIDAY
Observed the 18th anniversary of her
birth in q very happy manner by en-
pertaining little friend at sumner
when birthday cake was served. and
IN the evening entertaining a party
OF young friends at the Bijou theatre
She was the recipient of number of
presents.
Rev. A. e. Wright has returned from
several days pleasure and business
visit in Boston.
Mrs. j. H. Soribner visited relatives
in Augusta Friday.
Miss Ethel Haskell, formerly a resi-
dent of this town, has accented a nosi-
ton in Salem, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
FAIRFIELD
W. {. I. U. Has an Interesting
Meeting-Death of Justice
Buzzell - Past and Present
Club to Entertain Cosmos
Club-Advertised Letters

At the close of the Sunday school at
the Baptist church Sunday morning Rev.
Ernest NJ. Holman presented Master
Horace Atwood with beautiful leather
covered Bible which was sent from the
Sunday School Board of Portland. This
was to reward Horace for the neat worl,
which he had done on his map book last
year
Joseph Spencer has returned to his
home in Springfield. Mass, after being
called here by the death of his father,
the late Joseph Spencer. He was &C
companied by his mother, Mrs. Hannah
Spencer. who will pass the winter in
Springfield.
The Wide World Guild of the Baptist
church will hold meeting and social at
the Baptist vestry Monday evening at
IT'S o'clock.
Leroy Smith, who is employed at Gar
diner. passed the weekend with his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith, on
Newhall street
A social will be given Saturday, Jan. q,
for the members of the Junior League
from 10 o CLOCK, at the MetnOQlSt
church vestry. Special music and
games have been arranged under the d.
rection of Mrs. George Ellsworth and
Miss Vivian Smith, after which refresh
nents will be served. All are cordially
invited to attend.
The w. C. T. U. thanksgiving meeting
held last week at the home Of Mrs. c. c.
Hatch at her home on Western avenue
was one which every member present
was given inspiring help. The afternoon
program was as follows: Singing by all;
Scripture reading, Psalm 81, by Mrs
Charles Ames; prayer by Mrs. Flora
Files: Rev. E. NJ. Holman gave the la
dies very interesting talk which was
an inspiration to all who heard it; read
ing from the national presidents annual
address; brief prayer from all members.
followed by testimonies; I5-minute dis
cussion on What Can Our Union Do?"
led by President Mrs. Files; reading the
plan Of Lillian Stevens campaign by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

me local constablcs acting under the
direction of the selectmen have been
pusy for the past few evenings with
the result that there is much less
coasting on the streets than formerly.
Following several bad accidents the
selectmen decided that Il was time 20
take steps TO prevent the general use
or the streets by the youngsters and
'he work OF the constahlcs has been
appreciated by the general public 20
whom so much coasting had become q
menace and a nuisance.
The petitions addressed 10 the Pub.
Tic Utilities Commission asking that
the commission give a hearing 20 the
people OF Dexter and Corinna on the
question OF better passenger and mail
service on the Foxcroft branch ~ tho
MAINE central have been filed NJ Au-
gusta. IL IL expected that hearing
VIII be held here in the near future
ana mat scores of citizens of the two
towns mentioned as well as citizens OF
Dover. Foxcroft. Sangerville. Guilford.
Abbot. Blanchard. Monson. shirley and
Greenville will appear and protest 20
the commissioners regarding the pres
ent Inadequate service between Fox
croft and Newport. The petitioners de-
sire that the Maine Central give eve
ming service between Foxcroft and
Newport, which would give both pas
senger and mail connections between
points In this section and Portland and
Boston. Under the present schedule
neither passengers or mail can leave
Dexter after 1876 in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
COLBY COLLEGE
Speakers Selected for the Maine
intercollegiate Debate - Yale
Professor to Address Student
Body Today

The following men have sbeen Sc
lected to represent Colby in the Maine
intercollegiate debate to be held be-
tween Colby, Bates and the Universe
ty of Maine: John Foster Choate 10 of
Cambridge, Mass; Hugh S. Pratt u OF
Corning, n. Y; Norman Latin IL OF
Corning, n. Y; Herbert l.. Newman
Is Of Kingfield; Fred A. Pottle Il OK
East Otisfield; Carroll B. Flanders II
of SkoWhegan. The alternates are
Earle S. Tyler 10 of Harrington and
RAYMOND owens 30 of Woodfords.
In Fridays bowling match Zeta Psi
dropped three points to Phi Delta The
ia thereby losing ground in her fgnt
for first place Two of her regular men
were out of the lineup and substitutes
failed to score heavily. For Phi Delta
Theta. Hastings bowled well. He was
high man of the match with 29o for a
three-string total. Heath took the in
dividual string honors with Ill.
In Saturdays match the Commons
Club sprang surprise by taking all
four points from Alpha Tau Omega,
the league leaders. John Pottle was
high man for the match bowling a
three-s string total Of 301 and single
string of 105.
1t is planned to have VIM. Lyon
Phelps, Phi. D., professor of English
literature in Yale University, and a
brother of DR.. Phelps, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of this city, speak
before a student assembly some time
Monday forenoon. DR.. Phelps comes
to this city as the guest Of mis- broth
er and is well known in highest cir
cles of literature as a professor. au-
thor and lecturer. DIR. Franklin Of the
English department at Colby conceiv-
ed the idea Of having DR.. Phelps adj
dress his classes in English during the
visit of this very able man in Water
vile. 1t was later thought better to
give the whole college an audience.
, and plans are now being made tnat
this may be effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

The sale of tickets tor the Chamber
of Commerce meeting with Benton
Grange Tuesday evening is progressing
rapidly and there Will be a very repre-
sentative attendance at the supper anu
eet-togct Their meeting which VIII follow
The liz 81 speakers is splendid one
ard Will insure an intellectual feast as
well IA a material one. Among the feat
urc of the meeting will be its informal
~, Everyone is expected to greet ev-
erybods else without waiting to be intro
duccd II ~ a case of everybody shaking
hands with c.crNCnc else and all enjoy
ing e tine time, Monday will be the last
day - get ticket aud all who can pos
sibly go should see some member OF the
ticket committee. Carl A. Rlackington,
Thomas Ben or Charles Mccain, or
tickets can he obtained Of President Pat
terson at the oflicc OF the Central Maine
"owor Co Good transportation facilities
have been provided for everyone who
wishes TO SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs. George Ellsworth. Collection was
then taken. Adoption of resolutions en-
dorsing national constitutional prohibi-
ton, talk on home conditions, after which
the meeting was adjourned by the pres
ident. The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Flora Files the first Thurs
day in February.
Miss Lucy Weeks left Sunday for Bos-
ton, where she will visit friends for a
few weeks.
John Spencer has returned to New
York after being called here by the
death of his father, the late Joseph
Spencer,
Miss Goldie Keene Of Skowhegan IS
visiting her cousin, Miss Faye Keene,
summit street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

The second Of the cars ordered for use
on the Waterville and Fairfield Electric
Road has arrived and has been taken to
the barns to be fitted out for work on
the road. The motors are not connected
on the arrival and some other work Of
a minor nature has to be done, but it
is expected they will be in service this
week. When they are in commission
there will be plenty of cars for everyone
and it is expected the already fine SER
vice of the road will be improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

There will be a special meeting OF
watcrville Lodge. No 33, Free and
Accepted Masons, Monday evening ioi
the installation of the otticers-eIec'
The installing officer will be worship
full Past Master Warren {. Phllbrook
Tho installation will be private to Ma
sons only, and all brethren sojourninS
In the city are most cordially invited
TO attend a lunch will be served al
ter the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

subject which he has chosen for his eve
nings address.
The committee would request of you
that you make reply to this invitation
before January 23rd. After that date
it will be absolutely necessary. because
Of the demand for tickets, to surrender
the seat already reserved for you to an
other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
OAK GROVE TEAMS WIN
TWICE AT BASKETBALL

Oak Grow won two games OF bas-
ketball Friday evening in the local
gymnasium, the boys team defeating
Cony by a scored f 20 to 16 and the
girls team defeating the girls team
of Coburn by a score of II to 3. Both
games were well played and very in
toreSting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Rev. Paul Phalen of Augusta occu-
pied the pulpit of the First Unitarian
church Sunday morning exchanging
with - a.hcr, Rev. Frank l.. Phalen'
the pa lta?. r'r Phalel preached very
able sermon on the subject. prepared
ness of the Soul" which was much en-
loved nv n large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

The regular meeting OF Ilconlc
Council. L. e. T., was hcld at the
Modern Woodmen hall Saturday eve
ming and IT was observed as LadieS
night, large number of the wives OF
the members being present at an m
formal meeting which was held al the
close of the regular session. There was
music, games and refreshments ana
the travelling men and their wives en-
loved a most delightful evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Fire No. 3 came Saturday morning II
being a still alarm for a chimney hre IN
the home Of John Hale on sturtevah'
street. The damage was small ana one
chemical only was used. The depart
nent made very quick run as th'
streets are in splendid shape for fas'
work " the big truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

deceased was privat, IN Go \. and
saw service on the Mexican border
curing the summer. IL was while on
the border that he was taken M and
although able to return to Maine with
the company he failed TO recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
OAKLAND

Mrs. Clarence R. Simmons returned
home Saturday from Appleton, where
she was called by the illness OF her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs Elihu Bowden and daughter
Alice left Saturday for Fort Falrneiu.
called there by the serious illness Vi
their son and brother, Arthur bo"oeh'
formerly OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Funeral Of J. Louise Match

Funeral services for Miss J. Louise
Iia'ch' whose death occurred Of the
falrneid sanatorium and whose body
was brought 10 her home in this town.
were conducted Saturday morning
from the First Universalist church.
rev. Stanley Gates Spear officiating.
The floral offerings were both profuse
and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Miss Alva Toward, who has oeen al
her home in the city for several weeks
on account Of sickness left Sunday to
resume her duties in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

II. S. Davidson, who has been in
Boston visiting with relatives for sew
eral weeks, has returned home and
opened his shop on Temple street
again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs. Henry Bourdeau OF the Emery
Brown Co. completed her duties there
Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs. Reed Hilton has gone TO Gar
) diner to visit with relatives Tor It"
days.
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AK GROVE

Score: Oak Grove 20; Cony TO. Goals
from floor, Wark ?. Trites. Jones 8.
Henley 8, Dunnack ., McCourtney B.
Hutchins. Goals from fouls. Wark,
Jones, McCourtney 8, Hutchins. Ref
cree, Conlon. Scorer, Bailey. Timer,
Henley. Time, 20-min. periods.
IOAk GROVE GIRLS
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Score: Oak Grove Girls II, Coburn
Girls 8. Goals from floor. Williams 3.
Towle 2, MacTogeort. Goals from fouls.
Towle, Mcrogeort. Referee, Bagnall.
Umpire, Churchill. Scorer. Henley.
Timer, Farrell. Time, 15-min. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Carl A. Blackington. who has peeh III
Boston on business. has returned nome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

John Dawson has gone to Boston or
business for a few days.
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Justine Buzzeli

Justine Buzzell died at his home or
Gilbreth street Saturday morning al
10 O'clock. after a short illness with
pneumonia Mr.. Buzzell was born in
Canaan IS years ago. the son of Joseph
and Fianna Buzzell and received his
education In that town. He came tc
this town 81 years ago. where he has
since resided, being employed for the
last IS years as Waterman at the Wat
erville car shops. He is survived by a
wife and three children, Roscoe and
Arthur. both Of Waterville, and Mrs
r. S. Clement of Rockiand. The fu-
neral services will be held Monday af-
ternoon at o'clock from his late home
on Gilbreth street.