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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
McINNIS GOES
TO RED SOX

Philadelphia. Jan. f0.-John "Stuffy"
MclnniS. first baseman and the last of
Connie Mack'S famous worlds cham
pions, goes to tie Boston Americans in
a straight trade for players. The
names Of the players and how many
viii come TO Philadelphia in the trade,
was not announced
Word that McInNis was 10 go to tie
Red SoX was received here tonight in
q telegram froin Connie Mack. who is
al Jacksonville, Fla, arranging for the
spring training trip. No one in author
ity at club headquarters here has any
information az 10 the details of the
trade. 1t was said that Mack will pick
the PLAYERS he wants later and that
the number viii depend upon the men
he selects
Before lea ing for the South. Mack
said that McInnis and other players
would nave to stand q reduction in sal
AIRY.
"Suffy" Mclnnis has been star on
tie Athletic team almost from the daY
he arrived in 1909 lie was ~ years
old LAST September Prior to coming to
tie Philadelphia Americans he played
with the New Bedford and Tlaverhill
teams. He succeeded capt. Harry Da-
Wis as first baseman and at once fitted
in with Mack's star infield, the others
being Eddie Collins. Jack Barry and
Frank Baker. In his first year with
the team lie batted .233 and in every
succeeding season. except 1916. when
his average was 295. he nit for more
than 300
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
VASSALBORO

NoRTlt--J T.. JeWett was present at
the ninth annual poultry show, recent
iy held at Bangor. winning a number
of special ribbons with his r. G. An
conas.
The i;ed Cross society held their
weekly meeting WITH Mrs. McDougall
"Wednesday afternoon.
Tie installation service Of the Q. +.
s will be held Friday. Jan. Is.
Mr. and Mrs Hamilton of Hartland
made q recent week END visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Linn.
The churches Of the town for the rest
of the winter are holding all Sunday
services in their vestries. thus maxi
ing great saving in fuel.
Mrs Josephine Harlow and child Of
Old Town have been making visit
WitG her parents, Rev. Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbur r. Berry.
The many friends Of Wilbur +.
Ferry, Jr. viii be glad to learn Of his
promotion to a End lieutenant. Lieut.,
Ferry Is somewhere in France
Rev. w. Z. Berry, superintendent of
the Maine Civic League. spoke in Port
land last Sunday and will speak in
Clinton next Sunday.
The Holly club will meet with Mrs.
McDougall Monday afternoon. the
club being entertained by Mrs. Elton
Azers
The many friends of Mrs. Maloney
will he pleased to learn Of her recovery
from n serious illness
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
COAL DIVERSION
Continued from Page ons)

THE coal we are now getting was
needed weeks ago. We were able to
get through the below zero spell be-
cause we We're fortunate enough to
have small supply on hand. 1t will
take some time to replenish that sup
ply, however, and the daily receipts
OF coal have not, thus far. begun to
onset the daily consumption"
A radical shutting down of office
buildings and factories may yet he
averted. Mr. Storrow said. "if each one
ioyaliy and patriotcally does his or
her part however small that may be,
TO curtail fuel and light at least for
the next four or five critical weeks"
MI Storrow will give hearing to-
morrow on formal protests filed today
ny theatre managers and representa-
tves or labor organizations connected
with theatres and dance halls, on the
fuel administration's drastic order
closing stores and places of amuse-
ments at 10 o'clock each night begin
ming next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
REPORTS OF RED
CROSS CHAPTER DRIVE

Chairman j. W Robinson OF the Rcd
Cross membership drive made Ills formal
report TO the executive committee OF the
Gardiner chapter Of the American Red
cross Tuesday at the home Of Mrs.
o'harlrs II. Gray of Brunswick avenue.
Mr. Robinson aroused great interest In
the members Of the executive committee
hy the large number OF new members he
reported He stated that during the drive
a32 names were taken as members Of the
Red Cross In this number were only lej
renewals, thus making a total Of l1t7 new
members Of the American Red Cross III
the Gardiner district. OF the new mem
bers IS were magazine members at s. per
year and one membership was for n con
tributing member at s. per year. The
remaining members were annual members
n 81 per year. and the total amount OF
money collected was 1885,
At the conclusion or Mr. Robinsons re-
port 1t was voted unanimously TO extend
~ chairman Robinson ana to +. +. Nc.
Causland. The secretary for the drive.
as well 10 the team captains and men,
bers Of the teams, a vote OF thanks from
the chapter for the energy and spirit that
lrade possible the unusually excellent re-
suits. Il may well be noted that the Ma.
tturd! Red Cross secured total of 1e, 0uN.-
90 new members during the drive. and a $
here We're already G000,on0 members. it
means that at the present time every
NTH person in the United States is
member OF this great organization.
The Gardner chapter members are
Lgaln COngratulating themselves on the
fact that they seemingly lead the list OF
cities in the state in the per capita sale
II the Red Cross Christmas Seals This
Year Mrs MAY e. Lawrence acted as
agent TOR the chapter i'll the sale of the
seals and her report showed that She
had lone her share n placing our chapter
II the front rank Of the chapters through
out the country. Mrs Lawrence reported
the sale of to- seals. In 1915 Gardiner
e! the other cities of the State in per
,api'a sales with a total sale of $500. and
again in 1916 Gardiner had tota! sale OF
%I.Nh seals. With its sales for this year
u'ar!y double that OF last year il is hoped
That once again Gardiner has taken the
lead among the cities OF the State
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Gerald $. joyce Bowdoin is. Of
Gloucester, Mass. is the first student
for many years a least. TO be editor
in chief. as well as business manage
of the Bowdoin Orient. the college
weekly. Mr.. Joyce, who has been
business manager since last spring. has
just been elected editor in chief to
succeed Robert G. Albion, now at
Camp Devens. Mr.. Joyce fitted for
college at Gloucester High school and
Salem Normal school. He has been
on the Orient board since sophomore
year. He is a member Of the Glee
Club, the chapel choir. college band.
college orchestra and class orchestra.
He is on the cabinet Of the Y. NJ. C.
A., and for three years has taken part
in the productions of the Masune ana
Gown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
new YORK PROTESTS
CANADA SHIPMENTS
ANTHRACITE COAL

New York. Jan. 10.--While New York IL
facing fuel famine whicl, threatens to
close not only theatres. caharets and res
taurhnts hat munitions factories as wei,
shipments of anthracite coal to Canada
arc being made in amounts equivalent 10
last years tonnage with a percentage for
increased production. according to te,e-
81 am sent tonight to Federal Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield by A. II. Wiggin, adj
riristrator for New York state
We. are not informed that the situation
in Canada is as desperate as it is here
said Mr.. Wiggins message. While We
nave great sympathy with our Canadian
neisnbors we do not think New York
should be Disseminated against. If ship
nlents to canada could be curtailed Il
would greatly relieve the situation here
Reeves Schley New York county admin
istrator, said that the hospitals in the
oity had only l. hours supply of coal
on hand and at O'Clock tonight the New
YORK Life building had only three hours
supply.
The paralysis Of shipping AS the result
OF the coal crisis remains serious Only
six ocean-going vessels were supplied
with bunker coal Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
Everett jones

A wedding took place IN Manches-
ter, y. H.. Tuesday, which is OF in
teIest to Hallowell people. The bride
was Miss Emma +. Jones a Halo
well lady who has hosts OF friends
here. The wedding party included
Mrs. Marion II. Tlden, who was ma
tron Of honor. and Rev. f. W. Weber
Of this city, one OF the officiating cler-
gynan.
\ detail report Of the wedding from
Manchester, \. r., paper is as fol-
lows:
William Greenuu2h Everett deacon
Of the Franklin Street CONGREGATIONAL
church for many years, 32nd dee1<e
Mason and one OF the city's prominent
citizens. and Miss Emma Frances
Jones, who during her several years
in Manchester has made a host Of
friends, We're married ut noon Tues
day al the Everett residence. lis
North Adams street
Rev. Barton W. l.orllhart, n. D.. with
whom Deacon Everett has been close
~ associated in church life. otticiated
and was assisted by Eev. Edward ".
Webber. pastor OF the l'niversaiist
church at Hallowell, Me. where Miss
Jones formerly resided. Relatives and
intimate friends to the number of
about 50 were present for the care-
mony and for the breakfast which fol-
lowed.
The invitation for the reception,
which was in progress throughout the
afternoon. was general 10 the multi !
tude OF friends. scores Of whom called
to extend their congratulations. a large
number coming from out of town
The house was redolent with tho
perfume Of roses, a corner OF the room
Where the ceremony took place hay
ing a huge hag as a BACKGROUND for
a bank of hoNwood palms. r,ondec
ferns aud pots of roses.
The bride. attired in pearl cr4p. dc
chine with pastel trimmings and hat
OF Georeette crepe finished with real
JacqueminOt roses an arm bouquet Of
which she carried, was attended bv
three OF her 9irihood frienGs, Mrs.
Marion ii. Tilden OF Halluwell. Me,
Mrs. Mary \. Avel.iil and Mrs Blanche
Averill Dean of Newhuryporr, Mass.
Deacon Everett was attended hN his
nephew, Raymond l.. Everett. Of this
city. Dual rings were brought in on
a cushion by three YEAR, old Charlotte
Hunilins, Of Auburn, attired IN :. dam
ty white frock
The wedding march from I.ohengrin
and supplementary music was played
by Mrs. Charles Iunkins and Mrs.
Frank Prescott, Of Auburn Among
many presents Of cut glass. silver,
china and linen, was a IIavi,and china
tea set, 3: gift to the bride from the
neighbors.
Mr.. Everett is better known. per
haps, than any other New Hampsbjrc
man in the insurance field. beins affili-
atea with the Granite State Fire In :
suIance Go. of Portsmouth as special
agent for y years. He is "a member
OF Lafayette lodge Of Masons, Mount
Horeb Royal Arch Chapter Trinity
Commandery, Knights Templar New
Hampshire consistory and is a Shriner.
lie is also member of ,RidgeIv lodge.
/. O. O. F., ana OF Wononlancet en-
campment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS

One Hundred Dollars Per Day for
Jack and the Beanstalk"-Opens at
the Coliseum Today at 2.3O-Boston
Prices 25e to $1-coIseum Prices
Six and Twenty Cents-Fifty Beau
tiful Books Given Away Tomorrow
to the First so Children Purchasing
Tickets
One hundred dollars per day is
something to pay for a feature in a
city the size of Gardiner, but the times
demand it and the management realize
the same. The books on Jack and
the Beanstalk' have been selling for
10 cents but the so left will be given
away tomorrow to the first SO chill
dren purchasing tickets for the matt
nee. Doors open at , o'clock sharp.
may not be disappointed as only so
are left of the 300. Jack and the
Beanstalk" is the realization of a
life long wish of both old and young.
1t is absolutely the most costly fllm
spectacle ever shown in any theatre
and is prepared for people from five
to 80 years. Don't forget the bill at
the Johnson Opera house as Charlie
Ray is the big noise in His Mothers
Boy" followed by Fox comedy in
two parts and a Mutt and JEFF. This
is rafting program with the same
prices all the time-never changed
six and 15c. Watch for Marguerite
Clark in The Seven Swans" Big
programs a. both theatres. Of which
a complete list for reference will soon
be published in this paper The Abb
raham Lincoln series, the greatest ed
ncator of the age. will soon be shown
in Gardiner at the Johnson Opera
house. benjamin Chaplin is the star
and the only real type OF Lincoln as
tho rail splitter."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Masonic hall was the scene OF very
Interesting ceremony Wednesday evening
when the following officers for the ensu-
ing year were impressively installed by
Wor Bro Charles r. Getchell, =. D. D.
G. NJ: W. NJ, Alton w. Blaisdeil; S. W.
Arthur r. Fish; J. W. Eugene Hooper:
trea surer. Charles Hedrick; secretary, f.
S. Currier: S. d.. Norman W. Gray: y.
D.. Raymond Shaffer: cha plain. Rev. r.
w. Webber: marshal, Guy NJ. Towle: s.
S.. Earle Blaisdell; j. s., Barton Manhire :;
organist. Charles f. Brann; tyler, Har-
vey z. Gatchell.
The services were OF unusual interest
this year owing to the fact that one OF
Hallowell's most popular young men, Al
ton w Blaisdell. who is now in the SER
vice of our country, was installed wor-
shipful master
AS Mr.. Blaisdell was dressed IN full uni
form the ceremony was given quite a MIL
itary aspect He is at home on a short
, leave Of absence from Charlotte, \. G.,
and was given a most cordial and enthu>-
iastic reception, and as he coon leaves
to resume his pa triotc duties he win
carry with him the best wishes of a large
host OF friends who hope for safe and
speedy return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
HARD COAL PRODUCTION
AT MAXIMUM POINT

Philadelphia. Jan. 1o.--The production Of
hard coal is now AT substantially the max
inum point possible with the present
working force. says the statement issued
tonight by the general committee Of an
thracite operators
''rhe army OF anthracite workers al.
shown by figures complied today, now
numbers 15e,@0 This compa res with H.
600 IN 1916, says the statement 1T is
believed that virtually 100 per cent results
are now obtained from the present labor
supply. There is now a larger production
per day and larger number of days work
per month than ever before. This is dem
onstrated by The fact that with one
seventh reduction in mine working forces
, the actual output OF anthrac cite for 1917
was increased By about one-seventh."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The installation OF officers of Gardiner
Lodge No. 9 ] O. q. f. was held Thurs
day evening. The ceremony was conduct
81 by District Deputy G NJ. Frederick b.
Peabody OF Richmond and suite. there be-
ing an excellent attendance. A feature
OF the evening was a Hoover supper.
FOR which many words OF praise were
given The following officers were install
ed Noble grand, A. ID. Cole; vice grand.
r.. F. Hodskins; recording secretary, c.
f. Mears: financial secretary, X. T. True;
treasurer. Fred ". Hamiin; agent. r. T.
True: janitor. Robert Sager.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
Mae Marsh in "Poliy Of the Circus" and
Roaring Keystone Comedy at the
Strand Today.

Even with the most eiaborately
equipped studios the director of the
modern day motion picture spectacle
is frequently forced TO take extreme
measures to make production, so
varied are the requirements of the
screen scenario.
Striking evidence of this occurred
in the making Of Polly Of the Cir
Gus" Goldwyn Pictures first great
production. of which Mae Marsh is the
star.
For the proper production Of Mar
g4ret Alayo's play of circus life it
was, Of course, necessary to have a
circus All the action of the story took
place in or about the big top of a
circus, with clowns. animals and other
elements Of the big show" dominating
the plot.
But there was no circus in the Gold
WIN studios in New Jersey. so an en-
tire, bonafide circus was leased and
reproduced in every detail.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The Altar Guild Of Christ churci leld
4 social meeting Tuesday evening at
the parish house. several members
bringing friends with them. During
the evening Canon Plant gave a very
interesting talk. illustrated with coil
"red slides. showing the work among
the Indians of Alaska and the middle
west AfterWard .e spoke of the
work already accomplished hy tie
guild. beside taking excellent care Of
me ait"r' providing linen for many Of
t'4e missions throughout the diocese.
ana the work they are nov doing for
the distriet nurse. Tie serving Of lo-
iresiments and playing Of vicrrol,
records closed Very deigl.tful eveY-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
MT, VERNON

SOt-TH-Rev. George f. Woistent
holn1e, a former pastor. Will preach ae
the Dunn's Corner church Sunday az
ternoon at 2.30. Jan. 13.
The many friends Of Mrs. George
Cloueh. who has been seriously i'll, will
be glad to know that she is improi :
ing.
Rev. william Wood OF Madison W
a recent caller on his relatives in this
place Wednesday.
W. D. Jose is passing few oaya
with his daughter. Mrs Isabellel Jen
kns OF Winthrop.
Charles Wright Of the North road IS
in Augusta for short time serving ss
juryman from Readfleld.
Many farmers are packing ice and
delivering wood but the deep snow
prevents really good business In eth 4
-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Frank Colburn Of Pittston had a mar
row escape from serious injury
Thursday morning when on his way
through F; rmingdale to this city. the
team which he was driving was side
sWiped by an electric car. Mr.. Col
burns sled was crowded over onto tie
track by q two-horse team which was
passing crowded over onto the track by
two-horse team which was passing
by The only damage sustained. how
ever. was the demolished sled. the
horse and driver entirely escaping in
Jury
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
WAYNE

The annual meeting Of the Baptist
ladies' Aid was held with Mrs. A. E.
White Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8.
The following officers We're elected:
President, Mrs. Annie Besse; vice
president. Hattie F. White; secretary.
Mrs. Bertha Norris; treasurer. Mrs.
Caro- Burgess
c. d. Maxim went to Warren. Mass.
Saturday to visit his brother. Judson
Maxim.
Rev. Frances II. Bate. who is in the
naval service IN the interests Of the
Y. NJ. c. A.. Of Boston. is passing few
days 'furlough in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

nhe second Of the meetings in the
rehsious institute was held Thursday
evening at the Universalist yestry.
iheie was good attendance and
much interest manifested in all phases
OF the work The first period consist
eu q study Of the Sunday school
le'sod Tor next Sunday. In this the
Morh was divided into groups, Rev. E.
Lewis Wall having charge Of the adult
uepa'tment. Rev. Herbert S. Dow of
the Senior department.. Prof. Thoma S
= chaffee of the intermediate depart
n'ent and Rev. NJ G. Folsom of the
Juniors.
Ihe. second period was devoted TO an
ADDRESS by Rev William ]. Campbell
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
Use Maine Central Tonight.

owing TO many cars still being dis
abled the electric road anagement will
be unable to give extra ear service for
Hallowell patrons of the Joe Chapple
lecture at City hall. Augusta, this
evening. The mana cement of the lee
ture urge that as many as possible use
the Maine Central train which leaves
Hallowell at us T. NJ. and returning
leaves Augusta at 10.40 thus giving ex-
cellent service. Several extra coaches
will he provided both ways.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The funeral of the late Orringto, .
Andrews was held on Thursday. A
piiN'.e service was conducted at his
,a'e 's'ine on Washington avenue by
rev MILO q. Folsom, at O'Clock. Al
!.@o r. A. the Masonic burial service
was conducted at the Universalist
cnureh by the Knights Templar Of
OF Name Commandery of which the
deeeaseo was 4 member. there being
also iarse attendance from Hermon
Loose ana from Marion Chapter @. T..
. ihe bearers were the following past
masters. II! + Larrabee. F.. A. Dan
fortn. r. r Dill, c. W. Nichols. The
entomoment Was in Oak Grove ceme
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
Use Maine Central Tcniott

owing to mary cars still hcina dis.
apled the electric read management
VIII he unable TO give extra car seryicn
ior Gardiner patrons or the Joe Chan-
pi" lecture u Cif:- tal'. Augusta. ,liis
evening The !nana-ement Of the lee
tu'' ur&e tho u; nam: as possible nse
tie Aiaine Central trai., yvhicl, leavos
Gardiner at 70f F. VI. and rn,nrniner
leaves Augusta at 1910 thus giving III
celient service. Several extra coaches
will be provided both WAYS Az
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Rev. II. +. Dunnack of Augusta ad-
dressed the members and invited
friends of the Bombahook club at a
smoke talk held in the club rooms
Thursday evening. Mr. Dunnack's re-
marks were Of highly interesting ma
t,lre and We're greatly appreciated by
his hearers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

W. G. Robinson Of Boston, Mass. a
government inspector, was in the city
Thursday to inspect carload of sand
paper which will be shipped to
France Mr. Robinson will be remem-
bered by many liallowell people hav-
ing been in this city some time dur
ing his work as government engineer
when the river was dred9ed during the
Years Of 1894 and 1895
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
THREE DAYS. HARD
COAL FOR NEWPORT

Newport, 4. l.. Jan. 10-There was not
Sufficient hard coal in this city to last
longer than three days, the local fuel a0-
ministratiom reported tonight. The son
coal situation was somewhat better and
there was II" fear Of further curta I}ment
in street light and car service Three
harses of soft coal arrived today on the
way to Providence. hut one Of these
barges Was ordered diverted TO Ports
mouth. Y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

There will be a meeting Of the
Benevolent Society at o'clock this
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. w. Fl.
Perry. A large attendance is partic-
ularly desired as there will be an cleo
tion of officers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The Old South League will meet at so
O'clock next Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Lloyd Powers. Come prepared 10 sew.
Also will the ladies please bring old linen
or cotton cloth which they can give to
make into napkins. handkerchiefs ana
tray cloths for the Red Cross hosptalsr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The Woman's Mission Cir,ir Of the
First Raptlst church met Thursday att-
ernoon with Mrs. Georgia Litlietield
Dresden avenue. Officers We're elected as
follows; President Mrs. Adde Fish: vice
president Mrs. $. W. BOYD; secretary
Mrs Addie Townes treasurer, Mrs Geor-
gta Littlefeld
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11
WILL
OPEN JAN. 21

After conference with H. T.. Clearwa-
ter Of the fuel committee the school au-
thorities announce that in the interest
Of fuel conservation Hallowen schools
will not open until Monday, Jan. q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Mr.. Taylor stated most emplatIca!Iy
that Gardiner despite the high cost
OF building material and labor. should
go OF with her High school building
program and he believed that The ritv
could make no better investment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

The funeral Of the late Mrs isahc.e
White will he held Friday afternoon Al
, o'clock from her late home on Pleas
ant street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Sessue Hayawaha is at the Acme for
this change in one Of his best features
Secret Came and the first episode
OF The Fatal Ring. with Pearl White
in the leading role, be sure and see this
great serial. jan11-12
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

or Portland who spoke on the subject,
why are we at war and what are
we fighting Ior?" The last period was
given to the second lesson in Weigle's
text book.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

A highly ENJOYABLE whist parry fol-
loved by a dance. WAS held on Thurs
day eNenins ~ s.. Joseph's han. an
der the auspices Of tine knights Of
Columbus, \ Goodl} sum was real
ized Wi4i"h viii be donated 10 tie
knights OF Columbus War Fund,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

There will be rehearsal Of the jun.5r
choir AT the Cniversalist vcstry Saturday
afternoon at 1 O'Clock. All children inter
ested in the singing are requested 10
come. as Weil as those present iast Sun
day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Miss Marjorie Stafford has returned
to her studies at Miss Capen's School
Northampton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. SHEPPARD Francis and
daughter, Madge. of Chicopee, Mass,
who have been Visiting friends in this
city, returned Thursday to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Rev. Z. W. Weber returned Wed
nesday evening from a business visit
to Manchester, \. H, and Boston,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-11

Rev. Fr James 4 Carey left Thurs
day for Portland and after a few days
visit with friends there will return to
Charlotte. y. G..