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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
FIRE RECORD DURING
PAST YEAR FOR CITY
SHOWS|MPROvEMNT
NOT A SINGLE BIG BLAZE IN THE
BUSINESS SECTION OF
COLUMBIA.
AL FIRES WERE SMALL Ones
Country Record Not So Good, ALTHOUGH
The Big BIazes Were Not Numerous
Better Showing Due to Better In.
spection Of Risks.

Columbia had the best first record
in 1916 that it has had in many, many
years. During the entire year there
was not single big fire in the bust.
ness portion of the city. The largest
fire during the year was private resi-.
dence, that of Hon. George Taylor
Hughes, on West Seventh street, That
fire is the only one for the year that
cost the insurance company several
thousand dollars.
There were many fires, but they
were mostly small ones. The entire
week of Christmas and the holidays
passed without single disastrous
blaze either in the downtown or the
residence sections of the city. The
fires that did occur were not of great
consequence and the losses were very
small. The insurance companies prob.
ably had the best year that they have
known in Columbia in several years.
The improvement is due in part to
the greater care exercised by citizens
in disposing of rubbish, to the more
frequent inspections both on the part
of the insurance representatives and
the city inspectors, and also to the
campaign that has been so vigorously
waged by the state department of fire
prevention.
The record in the county. ouside Of
the city, has not been anything like
as good as that in the city. There
have been few big fires in the coun-
try, but in the aggregate the loss will
be large and several Of the insurance
companies report losses on their coun-
try business. Greater care In writing
risks is also exercised than heretofore.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
PROMINENT MEN
ATTEND CELEBRATIN
PRESIDENT AND TREASURES OF
JACKSON MILITARY HIGHWAY
ASSOCIATION, HERE.

Among the prominent men attend
ing the jackson Military Highway eel
ebration here Monday from Alabama
were r. T. Simpson, president Of the
Jackson Military Highway Association
and Mrs. Simpson. Edgar James, treas
urer of the association, and w. M
Richardson, representing the CONNER
cial Club, of Florence. All Of these
gentlemen are from Florence and were
highly pleased with the demonstration
given by Columbians and Maury coun'
tians.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
SAM WOLF TAKES
BANKRUPT LAW
PROPRIETOR WOLF DRY GOODS
CO.-LlABILlTIES $1,000,
ASSETS ABOUT $4,000.

Sam Wolf, the proprietor of the
Wolf Dry Goods Co.. on South Main
street. has gone itn6 bankruptcy, and
George E. McKennon has been named
as trustee The liabilities of Wolf are
placed at about $500, with assets
amounting to about $2,500
Eli Wolf has been put in charge Of
the stock to represent Mr.. McKennon
and the business will proceed just as
before.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
FOR SALE

Mules, coming threes, thoroughly
broken and acclimated, having been
here 10 months. Will sell on IL
months time. See j. A. Gilbreath &
Son, 10 miles south of Columbia on
Campbellsville pike. Citizens tele-
phone 631-3. d2-5-9&wkly3t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
POULTRY, BUTTER
AND EGG INCOME
MRS. o. v. MITCHELL SUPPLE
MENTS INCOME BY SALES
OF 1886.

Mrs. D. " Mitchell, of Glendale, was
here today. Mrs. Mitchell is one Of
the most successful housewives or the
county and her Barred Rock chickens
are known all over the southern sec
ton OF, the county for their splendid
quality. During the past year she
kept a record Of her income from poul
try, eggs and butter and her sales
amounted to 1883 for the twelve
months, or an average Of nearly $50
per month.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12

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J. t. MCKNIGHT. Judge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-01-12
MRS. c. E. MORROW
HAS FINE RECORD
DURING THE YEAR SHE SOLD
PRODUCTS TO THE AMOUNT
OF $560.50.

Mrs C. E. Morrow, of the Stivers-
vile section, has made an enviable
record during the past year in the
sale of products from her cows and
hens and turkeys. During the year
Mrs. Morrow sold butter, eggs and
poultry to the amount of $56O.5O. In
1914 she sold similar barter to the
amount of $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

war impossible. that Germany would
wish to scrutinize all the plans with
the hope Of being party to 1t.
Every intelligent human being
knows that the only principle now at
stake In the awful conflict in Europe
10 that Of future government-sha
any one power or combination Of
powers dominate the world to tho
humiliation and hardship Of those con-
qusred?
II the German imperial government
30 desires it can instantly halt not
only American determination to no
longer remain inactive under such
conditions. but also the war itself, by
signifying its readiness to. join world
federation. or world court, backed by
moral and physical force. for the main
tenance of government standards just
to all.
II Prussianism were ready to foreso
ito hope Of world eontro! the utter.
anee of tho Bethmann. HoIIweg mouth.
piece would be far different from that
of Thursday. This is the psychological
moment for the influence that created
the war to stop it. And Germany
would receive as much from it as
would any other nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Mrs. T. F. Connor was chosen to repre-
sent the society In the movement OF the
Lational League for Woman's Service.
Mrs. w. r. Hunnewen has been chosen
to represent the Universalist Ladies Aid
Society and also the Elizabeth Pierce
Lancey Chapter, D. A. r.
o. O. Allen of Kennebunk has return
ed home from visit here with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. K. Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips of Ellsworth are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Gordon.
Mrs. Florice Marden and Miss Grace
Davis visited in Augusta Friday.
Miss Belle Cornforth of Unity is in
town for a visit in the home Of her broth
err, Lester Cornforth, who Is ILL.,
w. o. Buck OF Portland was the guest
Friday of his daughter, Mrs. w. p.
Trickey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
MADISON

The Madison fire alarm was sounded a
little after o'clock Thursday night for
blaze in the two story building owned
by Elias Najim on Main street. The
blaze started in the upper story from a
gasolene torch used for heating water,
by some Greeks. The damage was small
and will be covered by insurance.
The recent rains have raised the Ken
nebec river about a foot and half at
this point and a part of the ice in the
basin has broken up.
Gilbert Young returned Thursday
from Augusta. where he went to consult
the state military authorities. Mr..
Young has served several enlistments in
the regular army and was engaged in
the recruiting service last summer. He
is an officer Of Co. E Of the Second
Maine.
John Bateman, who is a student at
Westbrook seminary, is spending his
Easter vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. c. Bateman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Talk and Performance.

1.-THE Yale seEior class has voted to ex-
cIude intoxicating liquors from the
class dinner this year. TINS is very
significant decision and it does great
honor to the senior class at Yale. FER
haps it is part Of the return OF the old
Yale spirit which made her so invinc-
ible on the athletic field, the renais-
sance Of which was indicated by her
football victory over Harvard last Fail.
THE improper use of Intoxicating
liquor and the actual gloriflcation OF
drunkenness at some of our college
class reunions have been a disgraceful
part of the history Of these otherwise
interesting and beneficial events. Tho
general public would be quite aston
ished to learn at what advanced per-
iod in the age Of the alumni Of some of
our colleges sufficient sense of the fit
ness Of things and Of self-respect ap-
pears to make the class reunions fair
ly sober.
1.-THE abolition Of vodka in Russia has
been followed by an uplifting reVolu-
ton. This may not be the cause ana
effect. but it certainly is a remarkable
coincidence. The whole world is awak-
ening to the damage to civilization
caused by strong drink
1.-The decision Of the Yale senior class
is more important than it seems. Yale
is great college, has a great spirit and
her moral leadership in the college
world. when she is right will be very
great indeed"
The above is an editorial from the
Boston American. We fully approve
it: it is delightful.
But-the business manager Of this
paper appeared at Maine Legislative
hearing to oppose a bill prohibiting the
Boston American and others Of its kind
carrying booze advertising, from circu-
lating in Maine. The business end Of
the above smooth talking newspaper
said that such a law as proposed would
cause loss in revenue of thousands Of
dollars a year to the Hearst news
papers.
The editorial side of Mr.. Hearst rec
ognizes the evil The business side of
Mr.. Hearst recognizes the money in
promoting the evil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
PITTSFIELD
Successful Comedy, ''The Arriv.
al of Kitty" Concludes Uni.
versalist Ladies' Easter Sale
and observation-disclosures
es to Observe Palm Sunday

The two days Easter sale and enter
talnment given under the auspices Of the
Cniversalist Ladies Aid Society closed
Friday evening with the play THE Ar
rival of Kitty which was excellently
given by the following local cast: Prof.
A. :. Merrill, Russell, Craig, James Hal
Ilday Robert Smith, Horace Buxton.
MISS Florence Buxton, Miss Mary Drake,
Mrs William Bigelow, Miss Ruth Nc
Causland. Music was furnished by NJ
c. l. orchestra. The fair has been very
successful and enjoyable and the so.
ciety has netted a good sum-
AT the Willam Gray store one window
displays splendid example of prepared
ness. 1t is trimmed with flags and rifles
and contains placard with the words
5000 men wanted for the U. S. navy"
Miss Emma Boardman of Calais arriv-
ed in town Friday for a visit with Mr.
and Mrs Lancey NIilliken before going
to Boston.
Mrs. William L. Pushor is i'll at her
home on Park street
Pittsfield Grange will hold an all-day
meeting Saturday, March 81 Dr. G. M.
lWilClIcIi OI MONMOUTH Will deliver al
address on Farm Problems of Today"
At the Universalist church Sunday
morning Palm Sunday will be observed
by the pastor. who will give a sermon
to the young; subject, THE Triumphant
Entry" Members of the Sunday school
will march into the church with palms
and occupy reserved seats In the eve
ming at o'clock the pastor will give a
stereopticon lecture illustrating the life
Of Jesus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lewis and three
children of Bridgewater, who have been
guests OF Mr.. Lewis sister, Mrs. A. E.
Badger, left here for Madison, where they
have bought farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Wade Haisiday of New
port were guests Thursday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Halliday. i
Robert Corey of Cambridge, Mass, who
was called here by the illness Of Mrs.
Manner Corey. has returned home.
Harry Elias has opened a store In the
postoff1ce block, where he has stock
of ready-to-wear ladies' clothing.
At meeting Of the New Era Auxiliary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Funeral of Emery Estes

Final ceremonies for the late Emery
F. Estes occurred here at II A. M.
Thursday in the Centenary NJ. E.
church. Rev. Frederick c. Rogers. pas
tor of the church, officiating in a par
ticularly appropriate manner. The bear
ers were members of the Masonic fra
ternity. VIM. II. HAYES, Esq. r. B. Ian
caster. Carl Curtis and George L. H.
Smith. Mr.. Estes was born and brought
up in Skowhegan. attending the public
schools here. He married Miss Mabel
Fowler. and they established their home
IN Winterport, where he directed a
creamery as long as his health per-
mitted. After that he returned to
Skowhegan, where he spent nearly the
remainder of his lifetime. He was a
member of the Masonic fraternity at
Winterport. of the Order of Eastern
Star and was also a member of the
Methodist church. Mr. Estes was the
son of the late Frank Estes of Show
hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

In response to an alarm from box 35
rung in at $50 last evening the fire
department were called to the home of
Jacob Goldberg on Heselton street 1t
proved to be a chimney blaze and was
soon under control
At the Bethany church next Sunday
evening Miss Lucy Taylor Of this town,
who is senior at Colby college. will
speak about her visit to the Silver Bav
conference at Y. w. c. A. workers.
'Chrlsts Palm Sunday Experiences"
will be the topic upon which Rev
George Merriam will base his remarks
ana there will be special music both
morning and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

The effect of the new Ripogenus
dam. the third largest water storage
basin in the United States, on con-
trolling the floods along the Penobscot
river. where important lumber interests
are centered, will be watched with
widespread interest this Spring. The
filing of this great basin will begin in
the near future. It covers an area of
AZ square miles in the great north
woods and is designed to regulate the
flow through the great Penobscot Var
ley for the benefit of log driving and
manufacturing concerns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Maine GOSSIP

After being condemned by the gov
eminent and sold at auction at Port
land in August, 1915, the coast guard
cutter Woodbury. is still very much
alive. She was purchased by a junk
dealer who planned to break her up,
but despite her 81 years the hull was
found to be in such good condition that
a motion picture company purchased it
for use in production of sea tragedies
that included THE Loss Of the Titan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
oSKOWHEGAN NEWS
numbering Operations Northern Maine Colby Coed at
Bethany Church-Get Together of Fire Department Mem
bers and SeIecmen Discuss Sliding Wage
Science Notice Good Returns rom Bethany Guild Sale

and e. ]. Butler with Mr.. Viles retiring
in a few days. The appointments Of
the police force made are not definitely
assured however, because of this and
it is hoped that Mr.. Pennell may still
be retained.
The Christian Science Society have
engaged Library parlors for their SER
vices at 10:45 service occurring as usual
there next Sunday.
Miss Charlotte Dow. who has for
some time been the efficient saleslady at
Lambert's, is completing her duties
next week and will return to her home
in Wiscassett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

1t is understood that the motor boat,
Raymond B., which was built al Sears
port and was recently launched, is un-
der consideration by the Government
for a submarine chaser. A member of
the Maine State Committee on Public
Safety has examined and measured the
boat and photographs have been sent
to Washington for inspection. The
Raymond B. was built in go days by ].
Ross Davis, its owner, and Rodney
Eaton Of Little Deer Isle. 1t was built
of pine and oak, is so feet long and
IS IL beam, and has two IA horse pow
er Lathrop engines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

1t is estimated that the Adamson law
will cost the railroads Of New England
100000 a year. AS the two principal
lines are not even paying dividends. it
looks as If higher freight rates would
be needed to enable the roads to pay
their bils.-Boston Globe.
And the rest of us must get our pay
raised to meet the higher cost of living
thereby resulting.-kennebec Journal.
Speak to the boss at once-Boston
Globe.
Not chance! He says as how he's
gotta get a raise himself, someway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Col. Condor Of the Manchester Union,
we observe, talked on sports before the
Derry Athletic association Monday eve
ming. OF course he included Chad, Fred
die Owen. Squire NORWOOD, Col Nor
rs, Ed Pointer and the rest Of the crew.
Fosters Democrat.
"Whadda yer mean-sports?-Pats and
Knocks.
We should say as much! And what
right has old Colonel Condor to talk,
anyhow?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Those Maine resolutions beginning LAS
freemen, dwelling by the sea-" and de-
ploring that we are depending on other
nations "to defend our coasts and fight
our battles" have a punch not common
ly found in similar communications sent
to the President.-Boston Herald.
Maine believes in resorting to punch
ing after it has been pommeled long
enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

In the event Of war with Germany a
number of Indians of the Passama-
quoddy tribe will offer their services in
the army and it is possible that a gen.
uine Indian company Of volunteers may
be organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Committee Hearings
TAXATION

The committee on taxation will give
a public hearing in It's room at the State
House, in Augusta,
TUESDAY, April g. at P. M.
An Act to amend Chapter 9, Section 43
of the Revised Statutes of 1916, relating
to the taxation Of express companies.
An Act to amend Chapter of the Re-
vised Statutes Of 1916 relating to the
taxation of insurance companies.
GEORGE H. ALLAN, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Butler DeIano

Many former friends will be interest
ed to learn that Miss Hazel NJ. Delano
Of Maiden and Clifton Henry Butler
were married March II at the home of
the brides parents in Maiden, Mass. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. K.
Delano, the father having at one time
been a well known caterer of this town.
The couple are to establish their home
in Maiden at 10 Olive street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

A marked improvement in. the ap-
pearance of the main court room at the
courthouse in Houlton will be noticed
at the opening of the April term of the
supreme judicial court for .Aroostook
county. The room has been changed
from dismal color to all white and the
removal Of the gallery has given much
more room and light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Whose lives for himself 10 his
own cancer. eating himself up mis-
erably.-William Marion Reedy.
Germany Could End All War, Instantly

Germany does not want war with
the United Statesi Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg says so and he
ought to know. II he were saying 1t
for more than homo consumption and
for paving the way for the war chariot,
1t might be received with better grace
in this country and more credence in
Europe. And, now that the mouth
piece OF the war lord has said that
Germany does not want war with US. it
is high time for the United States to
watch out. According to the pleasing
custom OF Prussianism, the German
people are first assured of their
grievance and then an instant and
heavy blow is struck at the enemy.
Bethmann- Hollweg tells the people
who furnish the sinews and the gun
fodder" that one more oppressor has
joined in the attempt to crush them.
that Germany is in no degree to
blame; that submarine activity is an
excuse on the part of America to at
tack Germany: and that 'if the
American nation considers this a
cause for which to declare war against
the German nation with which it has
lived in peace for more than 100 years,
II this action warrants an increase Of
bloodshed we shall not have to bear
the burden of responsibility for It,"
OF course this utterance of the Ger
man imperial chancellor is in line with
the sophistry that has been served the
German people by the war party all
along. II the people Of Germany were
not convinced of the justice of their
cause they would not have submitted
to the horrors Of the last two and a
half years. They have ben misled on
the submarine piracy as they have on
everything pertaining to the war which
they have been forced to make and
maintain. The war party is in full
control. the people helpless and In ig-
norance.
Bethmann- Hollweg tells tho people
that they are being unjustly attacked
by America and that they must defend
themselves or submit to the European
powers. In effect he informs them
that the result Of the three years con-
dict depends upon unrestricted sub
marine" destruction Of the worlds
commerce: that it is not to be discon-
tinued. and that Germany shall over
come this" The people are told only
that which the war lord wishes them
to know. The enemy and neutral peo-
pies may think what ever they please.
Prussianism seems to have lost all
regard for the opinion Of the world.
Scraps Of paper" atrocities upon the
helpless in conquered territory, zeppe-
lin air raids. and submarine murders.
Ill prove that the war party does not
care for world opinion-the very life
OF Prussianism depends upon measures
that turn civilization away In horror.
Submarine piracy will 90 on, and in
that declaration the United States is
warned that Germany is ready for war
-"heware!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

SEBAGO FISHING POEM.
The ice is getting thinner
And we'll soon hitch up the spinner,
Pats and Knocks. Portland Press.
And practicipg preparedness
To lie like a sinner?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield.

ic." After that a manufacturer Of
submarines purchased it for tender
and the vessel has recently been locked
for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Webster.Weston

A quiet wedding was solemnized
Thursday evening at the Methodist par
sonage on Middle street. the contracting
parties being Ralph M. Webster and
Grace D. Weston. The single ring SER
vice was used. and Rev. VIM. Wood off,
ciated. Mr.. Webster is a well known
and popular young barber, and his bride
is a we'll known Arson girl. Mr.. and
Mrs. Webster will reside in the upper
tenement Of c. G. Haynes residence on
Head street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

The Queen Of the Passamaquoddies,"
Miss Kathleen Dana. married outside
mony the other day to William Moore,
who gave his home as Indiana and his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore,
both white. Moore went to Eastport
last fall with Sparks travelling circus
and met Miss Dana who was then
working in that city. The young bride
is very attractive and can trace her
family name back to the early history
Of this most easterly tribe in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Edwin B. Tinkharn, who has been
the guest of relatives and friends in
Arson for the past few days, returned
to her home in Turner Friday morning.
B. F. Twitchell. manager Of the plant
Of the Somerset Dairying Association
went Friday to Boston on a business
trip.