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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
Coal Plentiful in City

There will be plenty Of coal in the
city to supply the people this winter,
according to a statement made by a
local coal dealer Tuesday, and al
though the coal does not arrive in
any great amount, there is sufficient
supply. Practically every family has
placed its order for the winters coal
and since last April the dealers have
been hauling coal and supplying their
customers.
The Maine Central Railroad &C.
has the largest supply in this year
than they have had for years, ana
for weeks a crew of men have been
engaged in unloading coal at the To-
cal yards which will be used to sup
ply the company this winter, and it
is understood that already over TO-
900 tons have been unloaded in the
local yards. The crew of men which
have been working here from Port
land returned on the afternoon train
Tuesday to their home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

Arthur Ware. a former Fairfield
boy, who has been in France for the
past three years in the service Of the
Canadian army and wears on his left
sleeve a gold stripe which denotes
wounds received in action, was in the
city Monday calling on friends and
relatives, and while here was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Cogan on
Appleton street. Arthur Ware has
been a member of a motor unit and
although he does not have much to
say. the lamp which accompanies his
walk and his bandaged left hand and
arm bespeak perilous positions. His
experiences in the past three years
bave not taken away his sense of hui
NOR and while in conversation Mon
day with his Waterville friends he
vas the same old Arthur, funny and
cheerful as ever. AS the result of
wounds received his left arm was OPP
Grated upon and now it is two inches
shorter than his right. But it will
grow" was Mr.. Wares cheerful re-
ply to an inquirer. He spoke of the
work which is being done by that no.
bile organization Of English women.
the Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps,
the "Waacs" or the warned against
all Canadians" as Mr.. Ware laugh
!ngly explained. He said that many
times he has driven trucks through
active sectors with a brave "waac"
at his side. as his assistant. Mr..
Wares stay in this locality will be
brief. He expects to return soon to
Canada
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Nathaniel Emory

Nathaniel Selden Emery. aged u
years. passed away early Tuesday morn
ing after only three weeks illness, due
to a cancer in the throat. Although he
had been in i'll health since last Ju.v.
he had worked every day in the Maine
Central car shops. where he was fore
man. until giving UP his work thr.e
weeks ago. He took his bed about Two
weeks ago and had been gradually grow
ing worse.
Nathaniel Emery was born in WINS
low. the son of Reuben and Mahala
Doughty Emery, and when only an
infant came to this city. where he had
since made his home. He attended The
public schools Of the city and was 4
graduate of Hanscom academy, now
known as Coburn Classical institute.
For over Is years he was employed by
the Maine Central Co. and for the past
43 years was foreman in the pattern &C.
partment of the shore. where he was en-
gagged as pattern maker for the wood
work Of the cabs. Around his work he
was always jolly and was much liked
and admired by his fellow workmen.
who are greatly grieved to learn Of hts
death.
F'orty.three years ago he was united
in marriage to Nellie Stevens of Pitts
field and to this union three children
were born, all OF whom are now living
in the West.
Nathaniel Emery was one Of six chill
dren and when very young enlisted N
Co. I. LIST D. c., on Feb. 10. 1864. being
mustered in at Augusta on Feb. 10 as a
private. He was twice wounded and at
the hospital for several months recover
ing from wounds. He fought in the bat
ties Of Bermuda Hundred. Petersburg,
Roanoke River. Wilson raid. Weldon
Railroad and Reams Station. He was
discharged at the close Of the war in IS.
He had been adjutant Of W. S. Heath
Post. G. A. r., in the city for the pas.
IS years and was always faithful at al
meetings.
Besides the widow he is survived By
three children. Mrs. J. A. Patterson OF
Hollywood. Cad. Mrs. H. H. Bailey If
Seattle. Wn.. and. Nathaniel Royal En-
cry Of Riverside, Cal. three sisters, Mis-.
c. A. Chalmers OF Detroit. Mich. Mrs.
James E. Jenney Of .Brockton, Mass
and Mrs. W. S. Burrill Of Plymouth
Mass
The funeral will be held on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the mortu.
airy chapel at Pine Grove cemetery and
will be in charge Of the Grand Army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
TO FORCE USELOW
GRADE COTTON

washington, Oct. GIN line with the
governments announced policy to force
greater Use of the lower grades Of cc..f
ton, thereby stabilizing the price, man.
ufacturers of cotton fabrics for the ar.
my and navy will hereafter discontinue
consumption of higher grades than
necessary, using instead grades below
middling.
The cotton distribution committee an
nounced today that this agreement vas
made at meeting of representatives Of
the army and navy, war industries
board and National Board Of Cotton
Manufacturers.
FaDrics manufactured on government
contracts will be judged by the.'
strength. serviceability and SUITABILITY
1or purposes intended rather than by tie
grade of cotton used in their manaflc.
ture. This will apply also to good nat'
for the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

ing the work. assisted by Clyde
Plummer.
Mrs. Angie Tobey and daughter
Ruby left last Saturday for Worces.
ter, Mass, where they intend passing
the winter with Mrs. Tobey's son
Lewis.
Mrs. Ella Worthing. who has been
in the place for several weeks visit
inx relatives aud friends. returned to
her home in Worcester Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry worthing mo-
tored to North Conway, N. H. Sun
day to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
worthing's aunt, the late Mrs. Ella
Chadwick) Eastman. They returned
Monday night.
Elliott Goodwin from Augusta has
been visiting Stanley Estes for a few
days.
The young people gave Stanley
Estes a surprise party Saturday eve
ming, the occasion being his 18th
birthday. There were three tables at
whist and most enjoyable evening
was passed. Refreshments Of candy
and nuts were served.
EAST-Mrs. Walter Banton and
son, who are stopping with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. I. n. Quigg,
received word that her husband had
arrived safely in France.
The school here is to oepn Tuesday
with Miss Mildred r. Sennett of AL
bion as teacher. after a two-weeks'
vacation.
Russell I. Bradstreet and mother
of Waldoboro were at home Satur-
day and Sunday.
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CITY SUFFERING FROM
TOO MUCH GRIP CURE"

From all appearances intoxicants
are still plentiful in the city and
Tuesday afternoon there were some
men taken into the police station
in an intoxicated condition. who will
morning in the local court. The po-
lice department and deputy sheriffs
in the city have been fighting this
liquor traffic for some weeks, and
during the past few days it seems
something must have broken loose
up river as there are several men
who appear to be under the influ-
ance of liquors. It is evident that
the fact that people are trying to
take every precaution to prevent the
prevailing epidemic might have
something to do with the stuff that
is coming into the city from some
source, but they are indulging too
freely in the liquid and as a result
have landed before His Honor in
the court room.
Late Tuesday afternoon Head
quartersman Scribner showed his
spunk when he brought two fight
ing men to the station to await a
hearing Wednesday morning. The
officer had hard fight with the two
men and after long struggle
showed them who was who in
the fight and landed them on the
ground, then he got a good hold on
them and without help brought them
to the cell, where they remained
over night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
Canton Halifax to Meet Nov. 1

The regular meeting of Canton Hall
fax will be held Friday evening. Nov !.
This meeting is one Of the most impo:-
tant OF the year. The following are
some of the reasons why members
should make d special effort to be pres
emit:
'First-You are to vote on department.
commander. Second-You are to nom;-
nate your Canton officers for the com.
ing year Third-You must prepare for
the regular annual inspection. Fourth
You will work the P. NJ degree on some
candidates. Fifth-You should have an.
other Of those snappy drills by Col. Rae
Butler. Sixth-To make this the sue.
cessful meeting Of the year every ,hev-
aiier should lay aside his personal pleas.
ures and be on hand. Are you going to
be absent? No! Certainly mott" The
notice was sent out by the clerk, Sam
uel Freeman.
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AUSTRIA OBLIGED TO
CONFORM TO METHODS
PRESIDENT WILSON

Basel, Switzerland, Oct. "a
semi-oficial note issued at Vienna
today on Austria's reply to Presi-
dent Wilson says: Austria was
obliged to conform to the methods Of
President Wilson. who had success
fully replied to the three members of
the triple alliance and act apart
from her allies. The monarchy which
has formally adopted President Will
sons line Of action. shares his opin-
ion, as was shown by the Emperor's
manifesto to the peoples. which in
proclaiming the liberalization Of the
monarchy exceeded President Will
sons program.
However, the complete reorganiz-
alton of Austria can only be carried
out after an armistice. II Austria
Hungary has declared herself ready
to enter into negotiations for an az
mistice and for peace without await
ing the result Of negotiations with
other states. that does not necessarily
signify an offer of a seperate peace.
1t means that she is ready to act
IN the interests of the re-
establishment Of peace"
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SHABBY" TRICK
is PLAYED ON
GERMAN TROOPS

With the American Forces Northwest
of Verdun, Sunday, Oct 27-(By the As.
ISOLATED Press).-Americans now count
among their prisoners 81 members Of .h
Second Germa.. Landwehr, who are The
most sadly disillusioned men from he
German Emperor's army. The men still
are convinced that they were PLAYED
shabby trick in being taken prisoner,
though they are quickly becoming rer.
onciled to thei.: lot by their generous "a.
tons of food and tobacco.
The Germans for several DAYS mad
been coming unarmed out OF their
trenches, creeping forward to point
midway between the two lines, where
they had been given bread and tobacN
by the Americans. Their donors they
told an American intelligence officer o.
day. wore crosses on their shoulder
The other day when they came over
they were told that the next time each
man would receive five sacks OF tobac.
CO instead Of one sack The opportunity
was too good to be lost and instead Il
groups Of three, four and five as hereto
fore. 81 men came in a group for the o.
bacco and food.
The Germans were Hospitality received
at the customary rendezvous. split in'c
small groups and invited to come to an
other spot where the distribution would
take place. That spot proved to be the
intelligence Office of the American divi,..
ion. where the men were informed that
they were prisoners. The Germans In
dignantly demanded to be sent back 10.
their lines Immediately together with
their rations Of five sacks Of tobacco and
bread. They gradually came to r"
nounce their demand that they be 70
turned. especially when they saw The
treatment accorded by the American
soldiers to them and to their prisohe-s
The Landwehr will receive their extra
rations as per promise
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ALBION

J. E. Weaton has moved his family
to Benton, where he has recently pur-
chased a small farm.
Claude Spaulding of Camp Devens
is at home on a few days furlough.
School in the Davis district opened
Oct. % with Pearl Richards Of Ben
ton as teacher.
Mrs. Della Whitley is i'll at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Lester
Dickey.
Mildred Sennett has returned to
her school in East Palermo, after a
two weeks vacation.
Howard Hunt is ill with a severe
cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Metcalf and
daughter Gilmore were callers Sun
day at the home Of G. H. Sennett.
Charles Norton has sold his farm
to Lydia Robbins.
Will Robinson, who has been i'll
with the influenza. is gaining.
Miss Maude Rancourt was recently
called to Portland by the serious ILL.,
ness Of his sister.
Fred Fail has returned to Water
Vile, after passing few weeks with
relatives and friends.
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P|TTSF|ELD
John Gilman, Civil War Veter-
an, Dies After Long Illness
T,0caIS

Locals
John Gilman, a veteran of the Civil
war, died at his home on Park street
early Tuesday forenoon after an illness
Of several months duration. He is sur
vived by wife, Mrs. Lizzie Gilman,
and by son. William Gilman. and oy n
daughter. Mrs. Frank Began of Pitts
field. He was a member of Stephen Da-
Wis Post, G. A. r He was born in Oro-
no and also lived in Old Town and Rip
ley and had resided in this town for
many years. He was the janitor at the
Pittsheld public library for several
years. His age was Is years. The fu-
neral arrangements have not been an
nounced.
Hon. T. S. Burns Of Westbrook was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellen Hersey is i'll at her home
on Nichols street with the prevailing ep-
idemic
First Lieut.. Ernest Call passed
through Pittsfeld Monday on his way
to Aroostook county, where he has been
sent to help fight the influenza epidemic.
DR.. Call is a brother to Everett D. Call
of this town and was a practicing my
stefan in Lewiston before entering the
service.
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PLOT G0-BETWEEN
ABSoLvED OF GUILT
BY ATTORNEY BECKER

New York. Oct. a.-Alfred L Rat,
deputy attorney general Of Nev
issued a statement today intena.s
he said. to clear Count jaime. No..
of any suspicion that his associs"'
with the principals in the caillau,,'a
burg conspiracy to bring about
rate peace between France and Cas-. H'
in 1915 pointed to his guilty par,,,'
ton in the plot. -
Celebrating his announcem.,,
yesterday that Minotto had talk.a az. .aa
the utmost freedom IN preparir, VIA
sworn statement for the use a,
French government in the pro...rs
Of Joseph Caillaux. former pren;s.
high treason. Mr.. Becker declar.a - W.
Minotto's deposition was made yoIu,,,
rily and with desire to be of assis,s"S
to the American and French rov..'
ments. The deputy attorney sensr,,
pressed his belief that Minot,o ~
was a conscious agent of the s.rm,a
government and. though interneS a.
enemy alien. was wholly loyal ., u
United States"
Minotto. who married a daue,..
Louis Swift of Chicago. was in Arr.
tina in 1915 as foreign representat;,. :,
a New York bank. There. accordir. :.
Mr.. Becker, he naturally met thu =.
Tnan minister. Count Won Luxbury =.
his banks dealings were largely v,M
German financial and commercial i,,s
tutions. When Caillaux reached pr,,..
Aires on special mission for ~,
French government Minotto also u,,.
his acquaintance. Subsequently he "a,
ried between Caillaux and Luxburr A.,
messages relating to the alleged "a,
spiracy to restore Caillaux to pows, !,
Paris and align France with Germ,,r
in war against England and Russ,
Though Minotto did not attend an a.,
ual conference between caillaux Nd
Luxburg. Mr.. Becker said, his eyids,c.
regarding these conversations was bp,
ly important. as part of the case agal,s
the former premier.
Minotto. said Mr.. Becker. was only y
years Of age when he served as %,
between between Caillaux and Luxbu,,
Minotto's testimony. Mr.. Becker sad
was corroborated not only by den,s.
tions Of Americans taken here and NV.
warded to France with his statement
but by evidence gathered through Official
sources in the Argentine capital.
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PITTSTON

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs y. A. Lord and
daughter Barbara. accompanied by MIR
Lords mother and Mrs. c. H. McDon-
aid, all of Dresden Mills. were callers in
this vicinity last Thursday.
Charles starks passed the week end
with his family. He is employed at Vas
salboro in the wooden mill.
The Neighborly Greeting Club will re-
sumo its meeting next Thursday after
noon. Oct 81. when Mrs. Nellie Preble
will entertain at her home at Keyes'
Corner.
Miss Mary Cary Of East Pittston was
a called 1T c. X. Green's last Thursday.
Mrs. Altera Putnam was the guest If
Mrs. Burt Moulton at Nahumkeag pond
one day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. wadsworth Lewis of
Joice were Sunday evening guests Of Mr..
and Mrs W. H. Grant.
Private William Sparrow, who kas
been at Wentworth Institute. Boston,
has been transferred to Fort Monroe,
Virginia. where he is taking still further
training in work on automobiles, etc.
He writes that next to home" Fort
Monroe is the finest place there is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bradstree. of
Gardiner wero Sunday guests Of their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Jones.
E. M. Morton Of Pittston was visitor
at the home Of his daughter. Mrs. Ar
thur Lawrence. last Sunday: also a bus
mess caller at De ME! Grants
Owing to tho continued i'll health CT
Mrs Georsie Jones, the Kings Daugh-
tiers will hold their next meeting Thurs
day. Nov. Z. with Mrs. Lille Grant in
stead Of with Mrs. Jones, as was for !
merly reported.
W. H. Grant left Monday morning for
Bath. where he has employment with
the H. P. Cummings Construction Co.
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HIGH COST OF FISH
BECAUSE FISHERMEN
ARE NOW FIGHTERS

Boston. Oct. 29.--The high cost o.
nsh Is due to the fact that many for
mer producers have become consun'
ers. James J. Phelan. assistant state
Iood administrator today told the
legislative recess committee investi-
eating the fish situation. Many for
mer fishermen have become fighters
he said. He recommended an in
creased production of fish and urged
the committee to seek from the FED
eral government the largest number
possible OF the trawlers now BEING
built.
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JONEsPORT

Austin Dobbins of West Jonesport
is very i'll with pneumonia at this
writing.
Miss Harriet P. Huckins Of East
port is visiting at the home of Mrs.
D. H. Corson. during the week. Miss
Huckins is chief telephone operator
at the Eastport Office.
Vivian Foster of Forest City left
Jonesport yesterday for her home
She is the principal Of the Beals
schools. but owing to the long quar-
antine has decided not to remain
longer.
The board Of Health have reported
about ITS cases of colds and grip.
There seems to be very few cases of
influenza in town and no deaths up
to the present time. The schools
and churches have been closed for
four weeks. Recently the pool rooms
and post Offices have been closed ex-
cept for business. 1t is not known
when the ban will be lifted, but it is
reported that it will not be until
there are no cases reported by the
doctors. Business is at a standstill
and the vilalge is waiting in sus-
pense for something to happen.
Trade has fallen off more than half.
Austin Beal of the U. S. Naval Re-
serves has been on a short furlough
at The home of w. H. Beal.
Edward Mansfield recently ended
his service in the Coast Guard. has
enlisted in the Naval Reserves and
is now at home waiting for call to
duty.
Sardine business has been very
slack during the past month. Occa-
sionally few hogsheads of fish are
securedpup around Rockland, giving
the children who are out of school
owing to fear Of the epidemic. a
chance to earn a few pennies for win
ter. There are very few Of the old
er people for factory work.
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NEUTRAL POLICY OF
SPAIN CONDEMNED
IN SPANISH CORTES

Paris, Oct. 29-(Havas)-An excit-
ing sitting took place in the Spanish
Cortes yesterday. according to a
dispatch from Madrid to the Petit
Parisen. Count Romanones, the
minister Of public instruction. con-
demned the unrestricted neutral
policy of the Spanish government
and others spoke in similar vein.
Count Romanones said that Spain
should adopt pro-ally policy. He
added that if Spain wished to enjoy
lasting peace she must declare her
position without hesitation. Premier
Maura. according to the dispatch,
declared his intention Of resigning.
He declared the political crisis would
then become acute and that the en-
tire nation would be compelled to
intervene in order to bring about a
solution.
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BOWDOIN

EORTH-Mr. and Mrs Charles Kil!cn
Of Lewiston were Sunday guests at Mrs.
Sarah Rideout's.
Edna Kicker. Ezalee Gates and Ma
rion Earle were Thursday visitors in
town.
The portable mill Of Charles Douglas
opened last week on the Wallace Stew.
art lot.
Miss Flora Cunningham passed away
last week from pneumonia after a few
days illness.
Lee Wright, who 10 i'll with pneumo.
mia. is gaining slowly.
Charles Douglas was a business Viz.
itor in town this week.
Grace Small resumed her duties at the
River school. Durham, last Monday.
Mrs. Pratt and daughter Fife we're
weekend guests Of Mrs. Elmer Purin.
ton.
Mrs. Wallace Small. who il on the sicl,
list. is improving.
Georse Hickey was guest Of friends
in Gardner lately.
William Batehelder and Weston Allen
are busy with their threshing machine.
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New Manager Secured for
Waterville- Winslow
Chamber of Commerce

Mr.. B. A. Ahoens, formerly assist
ant manager Of the Oklahoma City.
Okla, Chamber Of Comerce. was
employed today by the Board Of Di-
rectors to serve as manager Of the
newly organized Chamber Of Com
merce. Mr.. Ahoens comes to Water.
Vile highly recommended and the
directors feel they have secured the
right man.
Trained civic.commercial organic
alton managers are very scarce. and
the Chamber Of Comerce is indeed
fortunate in securing an experienced
an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

Members Of the W s. Heath Post. G.
A. r.. are requested to meet a. the hall
At I o'clock Thursday afternoon sharp
"a attend the funeral services Of tie
late Nathaniel Emery which will be
held At 2 O'Clock from the chapel at the
cemetery. Members are asked TO leave
on the % car from Common street for
the cemetery. Commander F. d. Lun.
requests that as many as can possibly
be there will be present
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One New Case Reported

The epidemic in the city is surely
decreasing and according to the To-
cal Board of Health there was only
one new case reported to the board,
and that was not considered serious.
AS far as can be learned. there are
no severe cases here, and all pa
tients are on the road to recovery.
There was a larger attendance in
the public schools Tuesday and also
at the theaters.
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Miss Marjorie Wabbar

Miss Marjorie Weber. aged Is years.
died Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Coney Web
Der of South China, after only a few
days illness Of influenza. The funeral
will be held from her late home on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock and will
be in charge Of Rev. Mrs Wakefield Of
Windsor. Interment will be at Sou.n
China.
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national HOME

omesr Of the day. Capt. John Turk.
Tho returns from furloushs Tuesday
were Edward Hart from Lowell Ssd
James e. Fyfe from Hillsboro. N. II.
Albert r. Hevsy. late Co. 4. Nth
Mass. Inf. and Edward HaSEsrty. late
III. S. navy. have been frantsd dis
charges from the Home.
The funeral Of the late Solomon D.
Taylor was held from the Home chapel
At 10 A. NJ. Tuesday. Cutler Post No. IS.
@. A. r., service being used.
Eugene Hill, late Co. H. 18th U. $.
Inf. and William Hurdisbrins. late Co.
F. ID Miss Inf. have been dropped from
the rolls Of the Home.