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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
SQUIRREL ISLAND
Annual Fair Is Principal Event
of Week-Invitations Out for
Cole-Biship Wedding-Mon-
day Evening Whist Party.

The annual fair was the principal social
event of the week and was held under
the auspices of the Ladies' Improvement
Association at the Casino on Wednesday
afternoon. There was a large attendance
and the different tables and departments
were we'll patronized. There was a large
quantity of fancy articles on sale The
tea and cake tables were under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Frederic H Schmidt of Glen
Ridge. \. j.. and Mrs. Prescott Warren
Of Newton, Mass, was in charge Of the
ice cream table
invitations to the wedding of Miss Ger
trude \. Bishop to James Langdon Cole
have been received by the islanders. The
wedding is to take place at Hartford,
Ct, Wednesday evening Aug 15 Mr.
Cole is the son of Mrs. Frederic E. Simp-
son and is we'll known at this resort. Mr..
Cole has been in training for some time
in the officers reserve corps at Platts-
burg and expects to be called to France
quite soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold White of Auburn
have been at the Frye-White cottage for
a short soiourn.
Mrs. Hollis Of Lisbon Falls has re-
turned to the Island after three weeks
absence.
The Monday evening partner bridge
whist at the Casino brought out good
attendance. Forty per cent. of the pro
ceeds went to the Red Cross There were
nine tables. Mrs Thomas Bacchus of
Wilmington, Del, was the hostess The
prize winners vsre as follows: Miss
Josephine Ford, Youngstown. Ohio: Mrs
George Lintner. Summit. y. j.; w G.
Maxcy, Oshkosh, Wis; Miss Bonnelli
Boston, and Mrs. Edward H. Bonnelli
Boston.
Edwin S. Noyes has arrived and Is a
guest at the Or. Frederic S Simpson cot
tage. Mr. Moves is we'll known at this
resort. has had training at Plattsburg and
has taken the competitive examinations
for an officers commission.
Mrs Edwin P Webster and daughter
Miss Priscilla Webster, of Auburn, are
guests of Mrs. Bret Dingley at Dingley
Dell.
The hop at the Casino on Wednesday
evening brought out so dancers. Mrs
Prescott Warren was the hostess.
Miss Wolcott Of Smith College is the
guest of Miss Sherwood at the John L.
Ames cottage.
There was large attendance at the
lecture given by Mrs. Francis z. Stan
ley at the Casino on Thursday evening.
The proceeds were for the benefit of the
Squirrel Island library.
The services at the Island cha pei will
be conducted by Rev. Frederick f. Heath
Of Boston. The musical service will be
under the direction Of Miss Louise Moore
of New York City. soloist, Miss Elsa
Reed Of New York City. The collection
on Sunday will 90 to the Maine seacoast
Missionary Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
BRADBURY HOSPITAL
UNIT LEAVES TODAY
FOR Fl. ETHAN ALLEN
Unit Will at Once Enter
Upon a Course Of
Training Unit Now
Numbers So Men
List of Augusta Men,
bers

Having received orders from the head
ment to report for service Immediately,
all but few Of the members of the Ma
jor Bradbury field hospital unit will early
this morning entrain for Fort Ethan AL
len, Vermont, where they will enter upon
a course of training Augusta may well
be proud Of her latest contribution 10 the
cause of world democracy for the Brad
bury unit is composed of young men of
an exceptionally fine type. At the pres
ent time the unit numbers 81 members.
A part of this number enlisted from
Portland and from Bangor. Seventy per
cent of the membership is French speak
ing and eight languages are spoken
among the young men who are enrolled
There is no member, however, who does
not speak English luently.
]. Frank Bilodeau personally recruited
nearly all the Augusta members and it
is largely through his efforts that the sue
cess of the project has been made pos
sible. 1t was only about six weeks ago
that the undertaking was started.
Since Major Bradburys departure Capt
Temple of Togus has been in charge of
the organiza ton. Eugene Genest Will
have personal charge Of the unit on the
trip to Vermont. The following are the
men who leave this morning: George H.
Wadleigh. George ". Williams. Eugene
Genest. Claude Bourget, Harry f. kel-
ley, Manuel Simao, Lawrence Fl. Moul-
ton, Earl keenan,. Barley A. jackson
Harvey V. Pierce, Earl E. Mariner. Guy
+. Mariner Aubrey l. Goodheart, Henry
l.. Dostie. L. J. Vermette. Albert Lem
ieux. Wesley Morrison, Phillip Malloy
Harry Murphy and Edwin Cooper, Will
liam Pelletier made the trip Friday
Frank Dow and Talk Blouis will leave
on Monday.
It is expected that other Young men
from this city will soon Join the unit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
Former Sec. Goodman
Y. NJ. C. A., Now at Cape
Nav Naval Training Base.

r. G.. Goodman. formerly secretary
of the Augusta y. NJ. c. A, now in
charge of the Association work at the
naval training base at Cape May. y.
j.. has written to Secretary John H.
Russell a letter in which he gives an
interesting account of his new work
and surroundings. The following is
an extract from the letter:
Wish I could take a day off and
tell you of the wonderful work l am
now in. Am located at Cape May, the
extreme southern end of New jersey
where they are training the young
men for the navy. and we will soon
have one of the finest bases on the
Atlantic coast, with aviation station,
base hospital, training station, etc.
We have a corps of five secretaries
now employed and shall have II in
all when we get running full force.
There are two complete buildings here
Under my charge, and the work we are
trying to do seems to be appreciated.
The men are very largely college men
of high calibre, and we have an album
dance of good talent for all kinds of
events from religious meetings to cir
Cuses. In the latter line we have nre
of Barnum and Bailey's clowns, and
there are several professional men
w no have been on the stage.
I'VE are running moving pictures
four nights a week. an entertainment
once a week, popular stunt night Of
local talent once a week, a religious
service one night as we'll as Sunday
service for both Catholics and Profess
tants. with Mass at 8. a. m. and Prot
estant service at $50 a. m. The To-
cal Priest and Pastors are co-operat-
Ing wonderfully.
The Navy Department has asked us
to take charge Of two canteens or
post exchanges and this will necessi-
tate great deal of work as we'll as
pleasure for us all.
"Our buildings are six miles apart
and three miles from town so we
have been given an auto truck to get
around in.
We have been kept very busy so
have not had time to do much writ
Ing but hope YOU will keep me posted
on any news from Augusta which may
be Of Interest. Remember me to all the
fellows and let mo hear from you when
You have the time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
VEHICLES MUST
CARRY LIGHTS

Persons driving a team on public
way without a light are subject to ar
rest and fine, according to a state
ment made Friday to the Maine Au
tomobile Association by Hon. William
Tenn Whitehouse of Augusta, former
chief justice of the supreme court of
Maine.
Furthermore Judge Whitehouse de-
clares that should such a team be
damage by another vehicle which had
compiled with the laws its owner
would not be able to collect damages.
The two questions which the Maine
Automobile Association asked former
Chief Justice Whitehouse to give his
opinion on are as follows:
list. If party drives a team on
public way, unless team is designed
fer the transportation of hay, straw,
wood, lumber, stone. machinery, or
other heavy freight, without having
attached to it light. or lights SO dis
played as to be visible from the front
and rear, from one hour after sunset
to one hour before sunrise, is he sub
ject to arrest and fine?
"2nd. If team SO driven on our
country roads without lights, should
be run into and damaged by another
vehicle which had complied with the
laws of the State. would it not be diff
ficult for the party driving the team
without lights to collect damages"
His replies to the two questions are
as follows:
with respect to the first question
propounded by you, l will state that
Section Of Chap. 272 of the Public
Laws of 1917. expressly provides that
whoever fails to comply with any Of
the provisions Of this act relative to
the use Of lights shall be liable to
penalty not exceeding S. and Sect. 4
of Chap. 1875 r. S.. provides that every
sheriff, deputy sheriff. constable or
police officer shall arrest and detain
persons found violating any of the
laws Of the State until legal warrant
can be obtained.
II accordingly answer your first
question in the affirmative.
'Tn regard to your second question
I will state that a person driving a
team without lights in violation of the
Statute. is presumptively guilty of
negligence. and in case Of collision
with anott err vehicle which is provid
ed with light in compliance with the
Statute, he could not recover any
damages sustained by him on account
Of such collision, without proof that
the absence of light on his own We
hicle was not one Of the proximate
causes of the collision: and he would
be liable for the damages sustained
by the owner of such other vehicle. |
unless. he could prove that his own !
violation Of the Statute did not con-
tribute as proximate cause Of the in |
jury.
Il accordingly answer your second !
question in the Affirmative"
Sheriff Graham in Cumberland |
county has announced that from now
on he shall prosecute violators Of the |
lights on all vehicles law. and other
officials throughout the state have de-
clared a similar intention.
MAINE AUTOMOBILE ASSoCIA-
TON.
u Monument Square, Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
CITY COUNCIL VOTES
TO REBUILD WATER
ST. FROM BRIDGE ST.
South, Work to Be Done
with Hassam Paving
Giving Street of Abso-
lutte Permanence and
Smoothness Of Sur
face

The city council held special meeting
Friday evening for the purpose of consid-
ering the question Of permanent improve
ments to Water street, which thorough
fare is much in need of something of the
kind being done along some portions. The
matter was thoroughly. discussed from
various standpoints and when the ques-
ton was taken ~ for action it was voted
to rebuild Water street from Bridge
street south.
The street will be built Of Hassam paw
ing on a cement foundation and will be
grouted. This type OF pavement, which
is very similar 70 that laid a few years
ago. will give a pavement of absolute
permanence and also smoothness of sur
face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
FOR WEAK AND
NERVOUS PEOPLE
Ekita Pills Act Quickly in Cases OF
Nervous Exhaustion

II you are debiitated from a. cause.
tice easily. have little strength or ambi-
ton and are nervous and depressed. get
box Of the famous Elvita Pills-the
great nerve tonic that will quickly put
strength into nervous, tired out, all-in.
des pondent people.
These pills have stood the test for
years Thousands praise them for gen
erel debility. nervous prostratibn, mental
depression and unstrung nerves. caused
by over-indulgence in alcohol, tobacco or
excuses of any kind
Remedies come and remedies go, but the
old reliable ELN1TA PILLS go on forever
bringing back the flush of youth to the
pallid cheek, making the eye bright and
the step elastic. Now is the time YOU
want them. Then get them
We have not taken advantage Of these
times to increase the price. The price of
Ekita Pills for weak, worn out. nervous
people is 81 a box. the same as always.
Snld by Bowditch. Webster & Co. 30
Water st. Augusta and other reliable
drugg!sts.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
Church Notices

FIRST BAPTIST church. Winthrop
street. Eugene S. Philbrook pastor q
Weston street: Preaching services will
be conducted by the pastor Sunday morn
ing at 10 30 and Sunday evening at 730
o clock. Morning topic. Fully Awake; -
evening subject, spiritual Dynamite" A
Bible class for men will be conducted at
II 10. the subject of discussion being the
coming Of the Greeks to see Jesus as
lyrical of the modern world-John - 20"6
a weekly meeting for PRAYER and praise
will be held Wednesday evening at $50
Members of other congregations whose
churches are closed. and all strangers IN
town. are cordially invited to attend the
above services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Consequent upon the coming primary
election the Augusta Board of Resistra-
ton will be in session at its room in the
basement Of City hall on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Sept 4, and
e. from Q A. NJ. to / P. NJ. 3 to End {
to P. NJ and on Friday. Sept. l. from
Q A. NJ. to ! p. NJ. and 3 to P NJ for
the purpose of revising the voting lists
Of the CITY. The session will close at )
P NJ Friday Sept :. and no corrections
or additions will he made to the voting
lists after that date and hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

August 2. 1917. Sealed proposals will be
received at ONCE Of Treasurer Eastern
Branch. y. H. D. v. s.. National Soldiers
Home. Maine, and then opened at the
time fixed. for furnishing and delivering
supplies In accordance with instructions
and specifications, copies of which with
blank proposals can be had upon applica-
ton 10 the Treasurer as follows: Hospi-
tai Supplies until 1115 a. NJ. August 90
1917. Subsistence Supplies until Ills A. NJ,
August q. 1917. Major Niles L. Perkins.
Treasurer. augt,S,11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

The annual reunion of the Norton fam
ilv will be held at the home of S. S. Nor
ton. Augusta. Saturday, Aug. IS. All rel
atves and friends of the family are cor
daily invited to attend. picnic dinner
will be served Eva Norton Ripley. Sec
retary.-Bangor COMMERCIAL Aug. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Members of the Laymens Federation
are invited to attend Bible class Tor
men which will be conducted sunday
noon at the Baptist church by Rev. E.
s. Philbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Ralph Farley, cook for the Maine Motor
Unit of the Quartermasters Reserve
Corps, left Friday for Aver. Mass. and
at Camp Devers he will take course of
training for his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Rev. E. S. Philbrook conducted Cos
pei meeting in the Baptist church at west
Sidney last Sunday afternoon and WILL
speak again at the same place at go
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

William c. Hawker of Waterville and
w. F. Washburn of China were among
the out of town visitors Friday at the
court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Mrs. E. 1. Herbert and her sister. Miss
Hattie NJ. Ceilings Of Lethbridge. Alber-
ia. left on Train Il at LA Friday morn
ing for visit at Charlottetown, P. E. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Mrs. Charles Rivers and two daughters.
Ethel and Pauline of Lawrence. Mass,
are visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. T. Stilkey.
Il Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
Saturday, August II, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

j. Cramer left Friday for his home in
Roxbury, Mass, after visits with friends
in Augusta and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyndon NJ. Chapman and
daughter Marion have returned from
Damariscotta. where they have been Wis
iting Mrs Chapman's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs D. NJ Hilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
LOCAL NOTICE.

Now Is the best time to have the
buildings repaired, before the fall
rains. W. W. Jackson. builder. Is Pike
street. aug11d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

Mrs. Alonzo Fuller of Lynn, Mass,
is visiting in the city as the guest of
her nephew, w. H. Stilkey. A Sewall
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11

tives in Skowhegan Sunday.
Oscar Kicker who has been i'll for the
past few days is improving a little.
Marshal Weston Is working in hayins
for Herbert Hall.
Mr. ana Mrs. Edward McQuillin OF
Scion are stopping at Fred Brawn's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-11
Dental Work

Why not attend to your Teeth?
Highest authorities now place the
cause Of many diseases to the i'm
proper condition Of peoples mouths.
among which are rheumatism,
Bright's Disease, Dyspepsia. Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia, Diabetes. ETC., etc.
These troubles can often be traced
to Decayed Teeth. Recession of the
Gums and absorption Of the bony sup
port of the teeth, abscessed roots and
a constant pus condition around the
necks Of the teeth.
|. / am prepared to undertake all
branches of Dentistry and at prices
that now make it possible for you to
have the work done.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS LIsTLEss.
Opened Strong, But Soon Reacted
 Was of Professional Character.

New York, Jan. 29-Beginning with general demonstration of strength today's Gstless and highly professional market soon reacted, virtually all gains giving way to losses of one to three points among leaders and greater re- sessions in the speculative shares.
 The superficial character was indi- cated by the volume of the trading. Only 46o. 900 shares were dealt in. Uni ted States Steel and other conspicuous induStrials, as well as copperS, ship pings and petroleums, contributing a preponderant percentage of the whole.
 More than ordinary interest, attach ed to the course Of United States Steel because of tomorrow'S quarterly meet ing of the directors, when action on the common dividend is to be taken, together with publication of the finan- cial statement. Steel moved between IA 1-2 and 112 1-2, closing at the low price, a net loss of 1 Is points. Beth lehem Steel lost 10 points on two sales and low-priced industrials yielded one to two, with 3-4 for Nova. Scotia Steel.
 Metals and shippings became heavy after their early advances and Mexi- cans, sugars, feathers and papers sue cumbed to moderate pressure. The au- tomobil group dragged throughout, with an extreme loss of six points for General Motors and one to two points for subsidiaries. Inactive specialties were irregular, renecClnS the OperdIlOnS of pools and cliQues.
 The heaviness of New Haven, which fell to 43 S-S. within a small fraction of it's minimum price of many years, was a disquieting feature in the rail- way division, representative issues manifesting easier or reactionary ten dencies. Reading and other coa1ers were firm until the final hour, when the entire list was at lowest levels.
 Exchange rates on the belligerent a h. les, marks and fires making conces- sions, although not to recent low rec ords, with steadiness in remittances to London and Paris.
 The frmness of bonds was the more striking in view of the unsettlements in stocks. Internationals held their ground. except for a slight shading of United Kingdom 5's. Total sales (par value) amounted to $4170,0OO
 United State bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW
LYNN OR LAWRENCE
TO GET THE HOOK.
Portland Will Likely Stay in the
 Eastern League.

From all appearances the Eastern league directors will have to select either Lynn or Lawrence as the eighth member of the league next season. Portland. considered for some time as a possible movable franchise, will evil dently remain fixed for this season, at least. Hugh Duffy, the former own CT of the club, has found a purchaser for the franchise, and this magnate has gone ahead and signed a manager for the team. This leaves of the cities in which the Eastern league holds fran chises only Lawrence and Lynn from which to cut out one. One of them therefore must be eliminated.
 Chances are that Lynn will be the one which will give up Eastern league baseball this season. Lawrence fans company has been formed to buy a franchise in the Eastern league. Port land was under consideration, but with the sale of that club to Hiram Abrams the Lawrence enthusiasts are turning to Lynn as possibility. Lynn Is not especially ezcited over league ball. Some of it's ball players have been traded, and indications are that the franchise will be moved over to Law renee. Whatever be the case, some- thing must be done before long, as it will not be a great while before the signing up of ball players. arranging of schedules and other matters will come up before the league owners.
 It Is very probable that a meeting of the league will be held some time next week. The new owners of the Portland franchise have asked Presi- dent Dan O'Neil to call a meeting Tuesday in Worcester to ratify the sale of the club and the installation of Michael Charity, who has been con- nected with Portland baseball in years past, as manager of the Portland club ft is possible that if the meeting is called there may be something done about the picking of the eighth club for the league, or, rather, deciding which city shall not have Eastern league baseball next season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
EASTERN LEAGUE WILL
 PASS UP LYNN
Lawrence Given Preference-Peiper
 Will Manage Team.

Lawrence will be in the Eastern league this coming season, and Louis Pieper will manage the club. This has been decided by the league and al- though no announcement has yet been made it is an assured fact that this decision has been made.
 The present plan is to make formal after the special meeting in Worcester this week when the sale of the Port land club to Hir<m Abrams and M J Garrity of Portland will be ratified Of course there is a possibility that something may change the situation between now and Tuesday, but un- less an angel comes along with a bar rel of coin and wants to buy a fran chise, the present agreement will hold good and the local baseball fans will once more see Louis Peiper guiding the destinies of the, Lawrence team.
 When the Portland club was sold last week the new owners were as- sured that some city this side of Wor- cester would be in the circuit to match with Portland At the time the Club owners were undecided whether Lynn or Lawrence would be selected, but it has since been agreed to place the. club in this city.
 Just who will own the Lawrence franchise is not known. It is said that it will be Hugh Duffy. Duffy $2,500, little more than half of what he got for the Portland club. Duffy may finance the club here, with Peiper as manager, and perhaps Pei per may put in a little money. Duffy and Peiper are now business partners in Boston in the sale of preparation to prolong the mileage of auto tires.