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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
WINTHROP

Kew. Harry Trust of the Congreea
tlonal church will hold a patriotic SER
wee sunday morning under title THE
New PATRIOTISM" and will deal with
the subject of food conservation com
plying with the request sent out nv
Mr.. Hoover, broadcast over the conn
Try, showing new kind of patriotism
John F.. Nutting of the Soldiers
Home is visiting his sister, Mrs. Cyrus
u. Wood, on Royal street.
Frank Wood and family are occupv-
ing their summer home on Green
street
Mrs. Addie Lake of Wilton is in
town, the guest of her mother. Mrs
Evelyn Deasey.
carleton Wood of Chelsea, Mass.
arrived on the Bar Harbor train. call
ed by the serious illness of his father
Herbert w. Wood of West Winthrop
Miss Grace Gilkey of Pennington Is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. H
Badger
The first hurdy- gurdy of the season
nauled by sleek looking horse and
attended to by two able bodied men
made its appearance on Main street or
FRIDAY morning, attracting the chill
dren in large numbers.
Deputy Sheriff j. A. Foster has beer
called to Waterville to help guard the
car shops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
FRIENDS UNIT
Plans to Build for
French Sufferers
Already Is of New England Vol
unteer to Go Across

Providence, r. l., June 29.-Plans
for assisting the Friends National Ser
vice Committee in sending a unit OF
100 men to France. were discussed at
the yearly meeting of Friends of New
England held here today. The unit Will
erect houses for sufferers whose homes
have been destroyed and aid other
workers in clothing and feeding them.
This movement was started sometime
ago and already rs men have volun-
teered their services. Among these are
several New England residents.
1t is believed that the sum of $780,
600 will be necessary to support the
unit. This amount will be raised by
various local meetings throughout the
country and by subscriptions among
members of the society. The unit will
be in France by August it is expected.
Professor Rufus NJ. Jones of Haver-
ford College told of the work to be
done by the unit and outlined the
plans of the general committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
PLANS FOR FIELD DAY
JULY FOURTH COMING
ALONG IN GREAT SHAPE

A great big day is assured. Every
thing is progressing favorably for
most successful field day at Capital
Driving park. Wednesday. July 4. All
the soldiery have entered into the spirit
of the affair with a determination to
Guido anything ever attempted in the
state of a similar nature. No events
that go to make up a successful field
day and track meet will be omitted and
many innovations will be introduced
Phil Jones. the U. of NJ. star football
player. is attending to entries for the
various track events and already has
large list of the best athletes in the
state entered in the following: Short
distance dashes; quarter, half and mile
runs standing, running, high and broad
jumps. ball throw, shot put, various
freak and handicap races, tug of war,
etc.
The idea Of staging an athletic enter
tainment at City Hall in the evening
has been dismissed and the entire at
tention of those who have the affair in
charge will be centered in furnishing
the best possible entertainment for pa
irons at the park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Wild Bill Fleming Held Up

Wild Bill Fleming, formerly Names
pride in the squared circle. and who
has retired from the publistic game
ran into a holdup gang out Third
street Wednesday night and as re-
suit had some little scrap with couple
Of desperate looking characters, wnom
Fleming believed to be Italians. Bill,
who was out walking with a lady
friend, noticed a couple of skulking
forms near the fence at the end
of Third street and stopped to investf-
gate. One Of them jumped out Of the
darkness and struck Bill over the right
eve. Bill knocked him down and then
noticed the other fellow on the fence
with a revolver pointed at him. He
struck down the revolver and knocked
the would-be assailant over the fence
Then Bill and the lady beat 1t for the
nearest house. which proved to be L.
Kelliher's. After Fleming reported the
matter to the police~station a posse OF
pa trolmen went up to the place Of the
assault but no trace Of the assailants
could be found. Bill and his lady friend
suffered no severe injuries.-Bangor
News. sr +Ast s-aa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
will Ask Governor to !
Investigate Carmen Strike

did not care to accept tho word Of the
railroad officials In this, matter ana
that he did not blame them as he had
Just had an experience which proved
to him that even their written agree
ment was valueless il they felt that
they wanted to break 1t. He then told
that he was present at q meeting at
which Mr.. Henderson Of the road was
present in behalf Of the officials and
in which Mr.. Henderson said that tho
road could do nothing because 1t had
an agreement with another union COW
ering this work
A report Of the meeting was also CIV
en- by John B. Friel which covered
about the same ground as that OF Mr..
Clair. t.r.
The resolution was then adopted.
Hon. S. L. Berry was recognized by
the chair and said that he did not be-
lieve that the people of Waterville real
lied the seriousness Of the situation. He
declared that many Of the best me-
chanics and best citizens Of Waterville
were leaving the city because they had
been thrown out of work there and that
the rolling stock of the road was in
terrible condition and was growing
worse all the time. and that the road
might be seriously lacking when 1t
came to moving soldiers or the crops
Of the fall unless this trouble was set
tied at once
On motion Of Hon. Fred w Clair it
was voted that the committee to be ap-
pointed by the chair to submit the reso-
luton to the governor be empowered to
prepare and circulate a petition If they
thought it necessary to further impress
upon his honor the deep feeling Of the
people of Waterville in this matter
After general discussion the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
GYPSY TRIBE VISITS
AUGUSTA ON FRIDAY
TRAVELS BY ALTO

The gang of Gypsies which landed in
Augusta Friday morning demonstrated
that the world do move" and that the
old-fashioned caravan with its decrepit
wagons and skinny horses, and yapping
ours is a thing of the past. The date
of the passing Of this outfit was about
two years ago, but the metamorphosis
was apparent last year, for while the car
AVIAN was just about as usual an automo-
bile had been added The one which
made it's appearance yesterday morning,
however, showed the new order of things
and was composed entirely of automo-
biies-eight of them. In spite of the new
vehicles however, the collection Of hui
manity that filled them was just as dir
ty and unwelcome as ever and it's pres
ence just as undesirable.
The outfit reached Augusta at s.45. COM
ing from South Gardiner and its coming
was heralded by telephone so that when
the string of cars came down Rines hill
and drew up alongside the curbing on
lower Water street the police were await
ing them, City Marshal Tyler having
made preparations for keeping the cara
van moving until it should reach the city
limits. There was another reason for
the presence OF the police, it being that
one of the women had taken some money
from Gardiner man during the time the
caravan was IN that city.
The minute the autos stopped on Water
street some of the women left them and
struck for the first store they reached,
to do someone as is their custom, but
they were doomed to disappointment. as
the police Immediately rounded them up
and drove them back to their autos, much
to their disgust After the women and
children had been yarded and made to
remain in the yard the matter Of the lost
money was taken up and though the as
sistant chief at first claimed that the wo-
man who may have taken the money had
gone with another gang. City Marshal
TYLER brought into use an argument that
induced the man to make good the loss.
and also collected an amount for City
Marshal Tozier as we'll as for himself for
exnenses on account of the gang visit
ing the two cities.
As soon as these "incidentals' had been
cleared up measures were taken with
view Of getting rid of the visitors, and
accordingly two officers with autos were
placed in charge Of the caravan and 1t
was escorted to the vassalboro line. No
tice was also sent to the Watervilie po-
lice that the caravan was on the way
Getting rid Of the Gypsies was good
piece of work on the part Of City Mar
shall Tyler and his officers and well car
ried out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
MONMOUTH.

Rev. NJ. E. King of Waverly. Mass.
came Friday to see his brother, Luther
King, who is critically Ill.
Miss Grace Nutter OF Portland Is the
guest Of Mrs. Walter Emerson at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E. Niles.
Joseph W. Fowler. recent graduate
of the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
will be the guest Of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. W. B. Fowler from Friday
until Sunday. before going into active
service. Mr.. Fowler, who is fifth in
honor in the class Of 200, received his
diploma Thursday.
Teachers in the training class OF the
CONGREGATIONAL Sunday school met Fri
day evening at the home Of c. H. Peas
ley.
Mrs. Eliza Luce, who has been pass
ing the winter in Auburn, has returned
to her home in Monmouth.
Myson Prescott returned Friday to
Hartford, CT, where he has employ
ment in the insurance once during his
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
OAKLAND
Red Cross Work Room to Open
Saturdays un lay in the
Churches-Oakland Nine to
Play HallOWell Team

1t is expected that the Red Cross work
room will be open on Saturday afternoon
OF this week at O'clock c. F. A. Wins
low has kindly donated his vacant store
on Church street, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Bertha Gleason as a millinery estab-
lishment. He has also placed a new sew
Ing machine there for the use Of the
workers. Comrade George Higgins has
given another sewing machine Garments
to be sewed will be on hand at the rooms
Saturday afternoon, also yarns and nee
dies. SO that those who wish to aid in
this branch of the work may be supplied
with materials.
On account Of very heavy travel the
three sections. There were four extra
Pullman cars. one was occupied by boys
on their way to Camp Wildwood, the
others by guests for the Kineo House
These Pullman cars were transferred at
Oakland for the Kineo branch
Car 1900 occupied by Pres. Mcdonald,
passes through Oakland Friday en- route
to Kineo.
Miss Nellie Abbott of Hancock is the
guest of Mrs. r. A. A Killam for the
weekend.
Rev. P. A. A. kilfam will take for his
usual morning service the subject Life
Cverplus. Sunday school will be held
directly after the service-1145
Rev. Earle Sleeves is passing the day
Saturday in Skowhegan.
Mrs. H. G. French and daughter Eythel,
formerly of Oakland but now of Deadwa-
ter. were calling on friends in town Fri
day.
Mrs. Guy Sawtelle has returned from
Dexter where she has been visiting rel
atives.
Mrs. C. I. Bates went to Augusta on
business Friday.
Mrs. William Simpson and daughter
Lucille have returned from Skowhegan,
where they have been visiting friends.
Oakland A. A. will play Hallowell on
the Vigue Athletic field this afternoon
at 23o. Music will be furnished by the
Oakland Military Band.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Stevens and daugh-
ter Christine left Friday for Boston.
where they will visit relatives. Mrs Ste
vens will also visit in New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bowman Of Winsted.
Ct, have arrived in town and will pass
the summer in their bungalow on Swans
hill
Mrs. Pamela Leonard has returned to
Poland Springs after a short visit with
Mrs. Nathalie Leonard.
c. /. Bates went to Bangor Friday on
business.
Rev Earle Sleeves will take for his
usual morning sermon the subject Tho
Man He Might Have Been" This SER
mon will be Of great interest to young
people. Sunday school will be at the
usual hour.
Miss Janette Lovejoy and sister Ethel
called on friends In town today while on
their way to their home in Benton. Ethel
has been teaching at the Union school at
McGrath pond.
Miss Elizabeth Rines% who has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

Waterville, Me, June 29.-(SpeciaO.
"A meeting Of the Waterville Chamber
Of Commerce was held at City hall Fri
day evening to consider what could
be done in the strike situation In this
city. and it was one Of the largest
meetings that the Chamber has had
for many months. There was reports
Of the work Of the committee in its at
temps to settle the strike and also OF
the recent meeting of the strikers with
prominent citizens Of the city which
was held during the week. After the
discussion the following resolution was
presented by DR.. L. G. Bunker and
was unanimously passed: Resolved
that it is the sense of the Waterville
Chamber of Commerce that the Cover
nor be respectfully requested to in
vestigate the cause of the strike OF
Maine Central Railroad workers and
to give to the public his conclusions
and recommendations"
1t was also voted that this resolu-
ton be presented to the governor by
a committee to be named by the acting
president of the Chamber.
The meeting was called to order
shortly after s o'clock by DR.. ]. F.
Hill. the first. vice president, and he
called on Hon. Fred w. Clair to give
a report of the meeting with the strik
ers which was recently held. Mr.. Clair
told of the demands Of the men and Of
the fact that they had no wage griev-
ance but wanted to go back under a
working agreement so that some Of
the leaders in the strike could not he
weeded out on one pretext or another
and thus the strength of the union Sc
riously impaired. He said that they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
KENNEBEC MEN
HEAR WARS CALL

A man near the age limit of As
years, one of the Maine leaders of a
great national organization, man still
In hne physical condition, called Fri
day evening at the Journal Office to
make inquiries about the Burleieh
battery of heavy artillery.
Il want to Co." he said, but don't
know how" He has a family and a.
beautiful home-everything to keep
him here-yet his appreciation of the
overpowering principles dragging Am
erica into the great conflict-yes, his
fighting blood, if you will-has brought
him to the point where he wants to
take his place in the battle lines. To-
day he is figuring on what arrange
ments he can make to accompany the
kennebec county boys who go to con-
test with Germany's big guns on Eu-
ropes fields.
And this is not all. This man told
Of friend who this week sought him
out to talk over with him their respon-
sibilities. His friend is one Of Central
Names really successful business men,
interested in several big corporations.
We can't say more about him without
telling you who he is, but this friend
said:
MY boy isn't old enough to do his
share. and think shall take his place.
Frankly. hope my qualifications may
be of value elsewhere than as a pri-
vate. but. if not, then it's a private's
chances for me. I'm going in. A,
because l can't stay out, and I'm sor-
ry for the man capable of doing his
share If he doesn't feel the same way,
The future years are likely to be
mighty empty for him. This is the
biggest event in worlds history: we're
on the right side and I'm going to do
my part. My wife and my son and
my daughter are never going to feel
nor hear it murmured that I'm one of
the slackers."
That's what the recruiting officers of
the Milliken regiment are hearing on
every side. When thinking men like
these heed the call. where is the man
without dependents who can claim ex-
emption? "Slacker" is a wicked word
when our brothers are dying for hu-
mainly!
The recruiting headquarters of the
Burleigh battery is at 225 Water
street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
D. A. r. HOLD
FIELD DAY

The annual field day of Silence How
ard Hayden chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution, was held at the
cottage of Mrs. w. B. Arnold at North
Belgrade Friday afternoon and in spite
OIL the rain 25 ladies took the 1890
train for the cottage. There. although
they had to remain indoors, a roaring
fire in the fireplace made it seem very
pleasant. A paper was read on Dolly
Madison by Mrs. Fred H. Neal of Fair
field. At o'clock bountiful picnic
supper was served and after short so
cial hour the members adjourned to the
station where a wait of an hour for the
train. which was nearly that late. was
made pleasant by social chat. 1t proved
a very pleasant and delightful meeting
in spite Of the bad weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

Harry 6. Mckinney.
Harry A. ssara
Fred 1. futile.
James E. Tibbstts, Jr.
Wyman w. eoynton.
Joseph r. Chute,
Toward B. HawIey.
Charles T. Barney.
c'nseett A. Niekerson,
Lewis w. Smith.
Berthe !. Rice.
Edward A. Duean.
leo e. GiIpatriek.
Howard o. Burgess.
Cecil PuIlen.
Charles s. Ellis,
Carl z. cousens.
Lawrence T. Lessard.
Ernest Matthew.
Francis Heath,
George H. soureoin.
Harold A. Mareoux.
Harold p. Simpson.
Harry E. Graves.
George Clark.
Paul F. Fraser.
Colin B. Richmond.
Charles J. Allen, Jr.
Charles 3. Johnson.
Norman G. Sherman.
Carl A. 6laekinston.
Bernard c. Remission.
Louis V. lie Plant.
Clifford L. Clark.
Clarence |. Nichols.
Charles p. Choate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
ROLL OF HONOR OF
BURLEIGH BATTERY

Edward 3. HinckIey.
Edwin L. Chadbourne.
Keith Ryan.
Frank e. Southland.
Emery o. Became.
S. SewaII Webster.
Walter l. Stevens.
Conan Gage.
George A. J. Froberper.
Jasper Leach.
Jesse 3. Lewis.
c. Bryce Little.
ReueI w. LongfeIIow.
6. 6urleigh Moulton.
Norman 3. Murphy.
William II. Pike.
Leon e. Doyle.
John A. Costello.
Charles r. Hamilton.
Samuel Jordan.
Guy c. Elliott.
Clarence n. Cram.
Edmund A. Sawyer.
Orrin Golfer.
Aaron Capen.
Charles n. Smith.
Arthur L. Smith.
Howard c. Moody.
Ralph Curtis.
George e. Dixon.
Earle n. Cummings.
Norman /. lunt.
Harold M. Tibbetts.
Max /. Wilder.
Harold F. Jordan.
AdeIard J. Nadeau.
Bartholomew G. Kirkpatrick.
Allan c. Robertson.
Merton e. Ieeeh.
Frank !. Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

The Bowdoin Alumni Of Augusta and
vicinity are reminded to either return
their postal cards or tickets II they
plan to go to Tacoma lakes this after
noon to the meeting of the kennebec
and Androscoggin Associations for a
days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

Master Royal Bolduc of this city un-
derwent surgical treatment late FRI
day afternoon at the Augusta General
hospital, the operation being success
full, and that night his condition was
reported as favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
EASTPORT MAN
JAILED FOR NON
REGISTRATION

Bangor. Me-, June 2a-Arthur Moore Of
PASSPORT was arraisned before United
States Commissioner Reid hero tonirht
for falling to register on June 5, and
jailed in default Of 5000 bail for trial At
the January term OF the United States
district court In Bangor. Moore. who IN
a sailor. pleaded ignorance Of the law, but
declared that he 10 anxious to Join thu
navy. and In that event his personal rec.
ognizance may be accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

The Civic Improvement committee of
the Waterville Woman's club will hold
a meeting at the City Council rooms on
Monday, July 2, at 7.45 P. M. All per-
sons interested in Fairgrounds are in
vited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

Prof. H. C. Libby. of the department
of elocution. Colby college. will occupy
the pulpit of the Congregational church
Sunday, July l. In concert with the
spirit of the times he has chosen pa
triotic topic. The Price of Service"
which will be handled in his usual Wig
orous and animated style. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all soldiers sta
toned within the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

The remains of Mrs. F. c. Blank of
Boston, who was before marriage Miss
Jean Cony of this city. will be brought
here on the 2.45 train this afternoon
and funeral services will be held at
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Uni
versalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30
SIDNEY
Smith.Trask

WEST-One of the most important
events which has occurred in quiet
west Sidney was the wedding recep-
ton rendered Mr.. and Mrs Charles E.
Smith, which occurred at their home
Wednesday evening. June 81, when a
large number of friends gathered there.
At 8 o'clock to the strains of music, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles E. Smith proceeded to
the receiving room, which was decorat-
ed for the occasion where they receiv-
ed 95 of their friends under an arch of
evergreen and flowers. Mrs Smith was
gowned in Chinese silk lace over wolfe
and carried a bouquet of white flowers.
Music was a feature of the evening,
rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E.
Smith on violin and cornet, Miss Susie
E. Lovejoy at the piano. The piano Sc
lection given by Solace Woodman of
Massachusetts was much enjoyed. Re-
freshments of cake. ice cream and fruit
were served by friends of the bride.
The wedding gifts of money, silver,
linen. china, glass. furniture, books and
useful household articles were numer-
Gus. Mrs Annetta Ward of Halloweu.
the grandmother of the bride, was pres
ent, which gave added enjoyment to the
delightful occasion. Mrs. J. w Church
OF Hallowell and Charles H. Lovejoy of
West Sidney were also present, both
having passed the fourscore mark. The
bride, since graduating from the Bel
grade high school and some training at
Pennington Normal school, has been
engaged in teaching in the rural schools
of Sidney and Augusta. The groom is
one of the leading farmers of the town.
Both are held in the highest esteem and
have host of friends who wish them
a happy future.
The Children's day concert was Civ
en- at the West Sidney Baptist church
Sunday evening, June "a, with a good
audience and good interest, pad
weather Notwithstanding. The church
was prettily decorated with vines,
flags and wild flowers. The recitations,
exercises and songs by the members of
the Sunday school were we'll render
ed and the evenings entertainment
much enjoyed
Elder Mayberry will preach Sunday,
July 1. at the Advent chapel in the
morning a t 1890 and in the afternoon
VIII supply the Baptist pulpit All are
invited to these services. The Sunday
school meets at 100 Subject "Isaiah's
Call to Heroic Service Isaiah 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Richa rdson at
tended Pomona held in Oakland on
Wednesday. June q, also Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Benson.
Miss Edna Brooks of Augusta is the
guest of her friend, Mrs Charlie f.
Smith Much credit is due Miss Brooks
for her help in making the wedding
reception Wednesday evening of Mr..
and Mrs. Smith a success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-30

~, men enlisted in the eurIsiah e.ttsrx M;Ek.t
- % are to meet at 225 street battery
listed h.sS night 1t that an .n
before d,"ht . AL paper. be form"
qua 70 check up the meeting is to be- hsd Is NJ
e. square saturday evening and
terry has program and .ha.a o. eurh Bat
hand at the hour ~ -'~~'" NOT "a" 10 be