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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
FIND LERMoND'S BODY
Bath Man Commits Sui
eide by Hanging in
Woods

Bath, Ne, Aug N.-Fred H. Lernond,
373 Middle street, committed suicide some
time Monday by hanging in the woods at
the South End, west side OF High street.
The cody was found by Deputy Sheriff
John A Norris early Tuesday morning.
Monday night about Lucy Farrin. who
resides near Deputy Sheriff Norris home
on Weeks street, telephoned him that she
had seen Mr.. Lermond in the Norris barn
Monday forenoon testing the beams.
knowing that Mr.. Lermond had before
a,tem pied suicide. Deputy Norris decided
70 investigate. Mrs. Lermond 10 visiting
IN Thomaston and Mr.. Norris found the
Lermond house in darkness and NOBODY
home. Mrs. Martin French. OF whom MI
Lermond took meals. told Mr.. Norris ne
was not there for dinner and she nad
seen him about 10 A. VI. going into the
woods Of High street
Her statement convinced Mr.. Norris
that Lermond had gone there TO COM
init suicide and early this morning ne
went into the woods to search FOR the
body He walked quarter OF mile IN
and was on hiA way back when he dis
covered the body hanging to a pine
tree. The rope around the neck was
tied in a simple slip knot and the toes
Of his shoes were just touching the
ground under the limb Of the tree The
scene was about 200 feet west Of the
house Of James W. Coombs.
Medical Examiner DR.. L. 7. Snipe
and Coroner F. s. Curtis were notifed
and upon their arrival Mr.. Norris cut
the body down and II was removed to
Curtis undertaking rooms.
Deceased leaves a wife Of this city. a
daughter. Mrs. Susie oliver. Brain
tree Mass; two sons. Henry II and
Percy Lermond Of this city and a
brother. Sidney B. Lermond of Bath,
and half sister. Miss Sadie Lermond.
Mr. Lermond was Sc year months,
10 days old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The Augusta Y M c. A. has ar
ranged to keep in touch with the boys
OF the I'd Maine. through the secretary
Of the Y. NJ. c. A. assigned TO the
regiment. and any parent or friend
wishing information relative to any
member of the I'd Maine may have the
entire use Of the follow-up machinery
of the association by calling at or writ
ing to the local secretary at Augusta.
ANY news received at the Augusta as
ISOLATION from the secretary with the
"a Regiment will be promptly given
to the families and friends interested,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
SIXTH CLEVELAND PLAYER
is TAKEN IN THE DRAFT

Cleveland, Aug. 21.-Louis Guisto. re-
lief first haseman of Cleveland Ameri-
can League club, today received tele-
gram from Napa, Calf, notifying him
that his draft number has been
drawn. He will go before one of the
Cleveland examining boards tomorrow
and does not intend to claim exemn-
ton. This takes both OF Cleve,and,s
first basemen. Harris has nassed
without claiming exemption. Outfield
ef Elmer Smith also has been drafted
and will take his examination ton,or-
row.
This makes six Cleveland plavers
taken in the draft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
SOUTHERN COAL STRIKE
Further OBJECTIONS Re-
ported from Ranks Of
Striking Miners in
Kentucky and Ten
neSsee

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug. 21-Further de.
fections from the ranks Of the striking
coal miners in the kentucky-Tennesse
fields were claimed today by the Appala
chan Coal Operators Association. Tht
mines Of the Wisconsin Steel Co. at Ben
ham, KY. and Of the Saxton Coal Co. and
OF the Gen Coal Co, also in the Kentucky
field, were said to be operating on a large
scale with former strikers
On the other hand, the miners claimed
addition to the ranks of the strikers OF
the men of the Prudential Coal Co. at
Oliver Springs, Tenn. This mine shu,
down Monday evening when the men
walked out. Other properties at Oliver
Springs also are affected BY extension
OF the strike in that regior
Both sides seemed anxious over VIVA.
action might be expected from the gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
In Liberty's Cradle 6. A. R.
and Russian Mission Meet

it by heart. We thank God for wha'
Rad happened. We ask him to aid Us
in the future. Your brotherly sympa'
thy and affection have completely sur
passed my widest hopes. The affec-
tionate greetings and generous sym
patty will establish new hopes In the
hearts of the Russian soldiery between
the Black sea and the steppes of Rus
STA. They will inspire new courage ano
new vigor for new and greater achieve
ments."
Ambassador Heartily Welcomed
The Russian ambassador was vel
coined with hearty cheers. Past Com
mander james Tanner. in a fiery
speech said: Our cause is the cause
Of liberty and democracy the cause OF
the peoples all around the world. in
Guiding the Germans and Austrians.
Before we obtain our end the serpen,
must be crushed beneath the heels OF
freemen. the human hyena must feel ruin
falling on his throne and he must real
lie that he is soon to be wiped off the
list Of nonarchs."
Governor Mccall. another of the camp
IRE speakers, was loudly cheered when he
protested against recent race riots. You
fought to free 1900 600 slaves" he said
"and I know that tonight you feel out
ragged at the race riots that have occurred
recently in various parts Of the country
These atrocities make your blood boi
after what you men succeeded in achiev.
ing through four long, bloody years OF
suffering"
After the meeting hundreds Of the vet
Grams pressed to the platform and grasp
ed the hand Of the Russian ambassador
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
RE|CHSTAC IS
Divided ON
PAPAL Note

Copenhage gen, Aug. 21.-Dr. Michaelis. the
imperial chancellor. at the converting OF
the Rs.chstag main committee today in
Berlin said the recent peace proposals Of
Pope Benedict had been issued sponta-
neously and not at the wish of the Cen
trail Powers
The committee was informed by the
chancellor that the Pope's note would be
answered only after the closest consider
alton with the Reichstag.
The preliminary reports Of the session
Of the Reichstag committee indicate that
the parties are divided regarding the
Pope's note on the same lines as on the
Reichstags peace resolutions
The Conservatives. National Liberals
and Germanic groups are declared to be
reserved IN their opinion. while the So
cialists. Radicals and Centr'sts are said
20 approve Of the Pope's action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
Federal Campaign to
Increase Meat Production

Washington, Aug. e1-Creation OF
the United States livestock industry
committee of more than 100 volun-
teer members to undertake a cam
paign TO increase the nations mea,
production was announced today by
the department Of agriculture and the
food administration.
The committee will further a plan
announced last night for the trans
fer of thousands Of cattle. sheep and
hogs from the big western producing
districts to small farms in central and
southern states where a great amour,
OF feed goes to waste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
PROCEED AGAINST
BOOK PAPER MAKERS

ashington, Aug. 2l.-The advances
IN prices OF book paper last year were
ccessive and unwarranted. the FEEDER
nj lrade commission announced today
70 the senate. AS result Of its nvcs-
ugation the commission has ordered
Proceedings against certain practices
OF manr facturers
The price advances were not war
ranted either by the increase in costs
or by the changes in conditions Of sup
Ply and demand. the commission found
The advances were brought about in
part by the activities of members OF
tho paper manufacturers association
and the secretary Of the bureau OF
statistics maintained by the manufac-
turers. On account Of those activities
the proceedings were ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The piece Of road just above the
church on North Ellsworth on the
bend Just before entering the woods
after crossing the Nicolin road was re
ported to be in horrible condition
on sunday by Col l. X. Stetson and
Charles woodward and others who
Travelled down in that direction. Sew.
eral automobile parties can vouch for
the truth OF this statement, for only
the heavier cars were able to make
any Roadway whatever and the small
er cars were hopelessly stuck in the
mud H. A. Scheppe, who is work
ing on the road under the direction
Of the State Highway commission was
on duty with a pair Of strong horses
who dragged the ears through to terra
firma.-Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
WILL START NATION
WIDE FOOD SURVEY

Washington, Aug. 21.--A nation wide
food survey. authorized under the first
OF the food laws recently enacted by
Congress, will be started Immediately
by the department of agriculture.
Plans for the census announced to-
night show that it will cover nearly
100 items of food and will include sup
plies on the farms. in warehouses and
stores and even the stocks in the fam
lily PANTRY.
The items on which statistics are to
be gathered include grains and seeds.
grain-food products, dried fruits and
nuts. vegetable fats. sugar, syrups.
starch, meat and meat products, food
products preserved In tin and other
containers, dairy and related products.
fish and feeds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
HIS ENTIRE INCOME
Is Given by Arthur Shat
tuck to War Relief for
Duration of Conflict

Chicago. Aug. 21.-Arthur Shattuck
the concert pianist. who inherited q
large estate on the death of his ia
Their, F. II. Shattuck, a Wisconsin pa :
permaker. has turned the entire in
come from the estate over to war re-
lief for tho duration Of the conflict
IT was learned today. Shattuck OK
Iects to earn his living by giving con
cert..
The Harris Trust and Savings Bank
which will act with advice of a tom-
mittee was appointed trustee TO car
ry out the plan. At the bank it was
said the income exceeds 100000 yearly
Mr.. Shattuck particularly desired to
aid European associates and colleagues
Of the musical profession who have
been rendered destitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
FALL CAUSES DEATH
LISBON FALLS CHILD

Lisbon Falls, Aug. 21--John Drotter
the seven year-old son of Mrs. Eliza :
beth Drotter, died Monday from in
juries received two days before when
he fell down stairs
He struck his head causing con-
cussion Of the brain. and did not re-
er he leaves an older brother, Andrew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
John w. Garrett Named
Netherlands Minister

Washington. Aug. 21.-John w. Gar
rett Of Baltimore was nominated to-
day by President Wilson as minister
10 The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Mr.. Garrett succeeds DR.. Henry Van
Dyke. who resigned some time age.
Although accredited also to Luxembourg
as 10 the custom OF the diplomatic esrv-
ice. Mr.. Garrett hardly will go there. as
the Duehy has been overrun by the
Germans and now Is under their mil
ttary control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The bay geidins Red Todd will no,
be in evidence at the Knox County
races this fall. having been sold &c
Alonzo NJ. Newbert Of Boston. who vii
campaign this promising trotter iT
connection with his famous string
Red Todd was owned by George Red
man Of Thomaston. and is said to bs
atle TO do very much better than his
record OF ?..s IL. which was made on
a slow track at Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
FIFTY MILLION
FOR ENGLAND

Washington, Aug. 21-A loan of $780,
100000 was made today by the gov
eminent to Great Britain. This
brings the total advanced to the Al
lies up to sl,966,440,0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
DESTROY ZEPPELIN
OFF JUTLAND

London, Aug. 21-British light naval
forces destroyed a Zeppelin airship
this morning off Jutland. Denmark,
coast, says an Official communication
issued this evening.
The communication adds that
there were no survivors from the crew
Of the airship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
Rice Brothers of East Roothbay, who

Rice Brothers of East Roothbay. who
lost their shipbuilding plant by fire
last week, while naturally discouraged
are not dismayed, and are already max
ing plans for rebuilding better and
arger than before. Meanwhile a new
shop nearby, which was only in frame
will be rushed and equipped and work
on two large beam trawlers will be car
ried on within another three weeks
Their loss is estimated at $4,000. on
which there was only $4,000 insur.
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
HALF TOBACCO
CROP is LOST

Amherst Mass. Aug. 21.-Growers
lost over half the tobacco crop in this
immediate vicinity within a half hour
by this afternoons severe hail storm.
A loss Of from $500 to $500 an acre, sus-
tanned by the different planters, will
bring the aggregate damage probably
above sac, 900.
The severity OF the storm diminish
ed and did little damage elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The name of W. A. Jackson was in
advertently omitted from the list Of
members of the regatta committee in
the report Of the Augusta Yacht Club
sport events at Lake Cobbosseecontee
Mr.. jackson was Chairman Of the COM
mittee and bore the brunt of such Of
the work which helped to make the af-
fair so great a success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Harry Grant, member of the Sup
ply Company of the Second Maine
Regiment. who had been passing a
furlough in Houlton and later in
Smyrna Mills, where he was granted an
extended leave because of the serious
illness Of his mother. arrived in Au-
gusta Monday evening and left on the
Pullman for Massachusetts to Join the
regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Victor McCourtney is taking two
weeks vacation from his clerical du-
ties at II. G. Bankers, and will pass
portion of the time in Boston and
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Miss Myrtle Burns, who was operat-
ed upon at the Augusta General hos
pital, is reported as recovering nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Miss Minnie Pooler has been pass
ing several days with friends IN Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
Teacher Dead at 1O3

Nashua, n. H., Aug. 21-Mrs. Dolly
wheeler kimball, who was a school
teacher in this State long before the
Civil war. died here today at the age
of 103
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Miss Marion Fisher. clerk at Russell
& Westons. is confined to her home
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
kennebec Journal Ads
Give Practical Helps

A S advertising took on this char
n acter, and was more and more
aimed to interest and inform
it gained readers. usewives
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
f1uenced 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 "in 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
tiuenced by advertising Widened and
expended in a greater degree.
And the expansion of the circle
goes on. If a 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, 1917-08-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Harold Fisher has been visiting ~
Sidney as the guest Of Guy Lyons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

~ IME was, and within the memo
ries of many of US, when but
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings.
Advertising had not yet found its
proper place in the economy of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone of advertising imp roved,
and it came to be of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into a medium Of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and facts and figures
Evening star., 1917-03-04
ATHLETICS PITCHERS AT WORK
Fingers Given Morning and After.
noon Practice at Brisk Pace.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FORT PIERCE, Fla, March 3.-Con-
ME Mack's tiny advance squad of ten
battery men had brisk morning and aft
ernoon workouts at this resort today.
The practice here is different from the
usual proceedings at a training camp.
because it is entirely specialized. There
are eight pitchers and two catchers
here and Manager Mack and Coach Pat
Flaherty are able to concentrate on one
department of the game-pitching.
The only relief from the pitching rou-
tine was furnished by Pat Flaherty,
who batted fungoes to a squad of pitch
ers in the outfield.. This was done to
add little variety to the training and
slso improve the wind of the fingers.
The war aspect reachedca little near
er today. when Connie Mack read a long
telegram from Ban johnson saying
that a sergeant in the United States
Army would join the squad when II as
eemble1 at Jacksonville and then it
would be expected to practice grenade
throwing.
Manager Mack also announced that he
had added two collegians to the club
roster. They are J. ]. Mitchell, a third
baseman from Boston College and
David Reese, a pitcher from Goddard
Seminary. Neither of the youths has
reached the voting age as yet Reese
comes recommended by Lawton Witt,
the Mack shortstop. They will report
at Jacksonville.
Evening star., 1917-03-04

Jared him and escorted him upstairs
Harper was discovered about ten min
utes later in a chair admirably situated
behind large pillar. He was Sur
prised" to learn it was so late. etc, but
was given five minutes to get into his
room. under penalty of being fined"
milk shakes for the crowd.
Just what may be expected in the way
Of weather here next week is prob
lemasical No one can be found who
will venture q prediction. although
Capt" Martin, with commendable
optimism. asserts he is confident it
will be fine. Although it rained quite
heavily while the players were practic-
ing at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the
sun was shining brightly at $780, In
five minutes Old Sol hid HE face again,
however. and did not reappear. The
official forecast for Augusta today read:
Rain today and probably Sunday;
colder" It may be that Martin. hav-
ing watched weather bulletins Tor nigh
onto fifteen years. fnds basis for his
optimism in the government report.
Evening star., 1917-03-04
VETERANS SURELY PUT EN-
OVER ON GREEN RECRUITS
Umpire Billy Evans Tells How One Player
Eats Oysters to Develop Batting Eye
and of Other Humorous Stunts.

have been easy to have sold him gold
brick The pitcher hailed from a small
town in the south, and to him the ele-
vator was a wonder. There were few
of them in towns he had visited. Fol-
lowing the example of the other boys.
he used the elevator the first day. He
enjoyed riding up and down and made
many unnecessary trips to his room just
for the ride. One of the Maps decided
elevator hoax. That evening when the
recruit looked into his box he discov-
cred a letter. which heiopened and then
almost tainted. 1t read:
Elevator service, fourteen trips, 81. 40.
Walking over to one of the veterans
he showed him the bill. The veteran
explained that was the customary
charge. and was why they didn't ride
only when necessary. The recruit then
went back and paid over the $1.40.
During the next two weeks the team
spent at the hotel he avoided the ele-
vator, although he was often requested
to make the trip His room was on the
fourth floor. Since he reported con-
siderably overweight the manager of
the team allowed the stunt to be car
ried to the limit, as he figured the extra
exertion wouldn't hurt When the team
left the hotel the money was refunded
and the player put wise. In the next
town he made up for all the rides he
had missed.
The base ball recruit is a great in
stitution- He is indispensable to base
ball, for many are Cobbs. I.ajoies, Wag-
nerS. MathewSonS and JohnSons in the
rough. And after all, what would the
poor veterans do on the training trips
If it wasn't for the bush Lacquer?
Copyright. 1917. by W. c. Eyans)
Evening star., 1917-03-04
RED SOX ENTRAIN.
Manager Barry, With Small Group,
Starts for Hot Springs Camp.
ecial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON. March 3.-The Red Sox en-
trained today for Hot Springs. Hen
riksen. Janvrin and Wilder, a rookie
catcher. were the only players in the
party that left Boston. At Worcester
Jack Barry. making his actual debut
as manager. climbed aboard with Mrs.
Barry and Babe Ruth and Mrs Ruth
who have been visiting them. Heinie
Wagner and President H. H. Frazee
were due to join the party at Albany
At St Louis the party will number
four more. as Wyckon. Cady. Jones and
Pennock will join.
Dutch Leonard, vean Gregg and Carl
Mays have not been notified to report
yet because they have refused to sign
at unsatisfactory figures Ernest Shore
will go directly to the springs from his
home in East Bend. N. c. Two Sox
catchers, Chet Thomas and Sam Ag-
new. have been working out at the
springs for week. Dick Hoblitzell
had threatened to be a dental surgeon
all the year instead of only in the win
ter. but lately Frazee received a request
for time for further consideration, and
II is probable that the doctor will hit
The trail for the baths within week.
Evening star., 1917-03-04
WITT ONLY TIGER
NOW HOLDING OUT
Jennings First Squad Leaves
for Waxahachie, Tex,
Practice Quarters.
NEWS OF OTHER CLUBS
Special Dispatch to The Star.


DETROIT, Mich, March s.
The first contingent of Tigers,
consisting of all the battery men,
is due in camp Monday, and in or
Ader to make the grade one squad
5.eft Detroit this morning, Only
five players are in this squad, but
it will pick up some more at st.
Louis tomorrow, and this will be
a party of sizable proportions by
the time it reaches Texas.
Harry Coyeleski, Bernie Bo-
land and Bill James, pitchers, and
Mckee and Yelle, catchers, will
board the train here. Bob Neach
is also going as far as St. Louis,
from where he will jump over to
his former home, Herrin, ILL.,, for
short visit. He will pick up the
second squad in the Mound city
about a week from Sunday and
get to "Waxy" the next day.
At st. Louis. Cunningham. Dauss.
Jimmy Burke and Dyer, the third base
man from Denver, will join. 1t was the
original intention to let Dyer wait un-
til the second squad, but when Oscar
Witt declined to sign up, Jennings de-
cided to have his hot corner boys re-
port at once, so that he might size them
up as early as possible.
The Detroit club begins it's Dixie mi
grafton with all except one of its
players under contract. Considering
all the agitation and fussing that took
place this winter, that is a fine record.
Witt is the sole survivor of the hold-out
club. and the chances are that he Will
continue to keep the organization
charter intact for some time. Nothing
has been heard from him lately and
the ball management has made no eff
fort to communicate with him appar-
entity Both sides are standing pat and
the little fellw is so far away that 1T
will be hard for a peacemaker to get
in his good Offices
Manager Jennings, Trainer Tuthill
and Oscar Stanage already are at Waxa-
hachie and all of the hurlers and catch
ers will be on hand by next Tuesday.