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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
To Canvass Toeus in Drive

Winthrop and Monmouth have
gone over the top in the United
War Workers Drive. and other
towns and cities in kennebec coun-
ty are following right along.
On Saturday morning at about 9
o'clock, if the weather permits. two
automobiles will leave the city for
Augusta, and there will meet another
car, and continue the trip to Togus,
where they will conduct days
campaign on the United War Drive
during the day Saturday. Togus be-
ing under government reservation
and not having a local committee,
DR.. A. Jolly, chairman of Kennebec
county. has chosen eight ladies from
this city and four from Augusta who
will canvass the place Saturday.
Dinner will be served the campaign
workers at Togus. Mrs. Clair Marston
being unable to attend kindly loaned
her car to the committee for the oc-
casion. The ladies who are to do the
soliciting are: Mrs. Edgar Brown,
Mrs. Fred Cyr Mrs. Charles Rich
ardson, Mrs. A. Jolly, Mrs. l.. A..
d'Argy, Mrs. Anna Drummond, Mrs.
George MARI and DR.. Jolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Eastern Star Members
Enjoy Harvest Supper

Members of Martha Washington
Chapter. Eastern Star, and their fam
lilies enjoyed their annual Harvest
supper and entertainment at the
Masonic rooms on Common street.
Friday evening. There was a very
large attendance and a most enjoy
able evening was passed. The sup
members and their families and a
fine menu consisting Of baked beans.
salads. and all the fixings was served.
Following the supper pleasing
program was carried out, consisting
Of recitations and vocal and instru-
mental selections as follows: Farce.
entitled Thrift, six little girls; pi-
ano selection. Margaret kinnear; vo-
cal duet. Evelyn Grindle and Florence
Grindle; recitation, Ashur Bowen;
piano selection, Evelyn Gringle; pi-
ano selection. Benjamin Levy; rec
itation. Freda Levy: vocal selection,
Mrs. Clarence Morrill,: reading. Mrs
William Kinnear. A dance followed
the entertainment.
The committee in charge Of the
supper consisted of Mrs. Albert
Wade, chairman. assisted by Mrs. 3.
A. Spencer, Mrs. Annie Emery. Mrs.
Jennie Mason. Mrs. Henry Grindal!,
Mrs. John Levy. Mrs. George Moore
Mrc. Charles Getchell and Mrs. i. t.
Hanscomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Waterville and Fairfield
To Have Two New Cars

Waterville and Fairfield electric
carline will soon be blessed with
two new cars, which are expected
soon from Cleveland, Ohio. They
will be the latest model, and brand
new cars, which have been very
much needed on the line for years.
Although the people have been
promised in the past that new cars
were to arrive. and they have new
err been seen, this is sure thing
and n. r. Longfellow, manager Of
the, Waterville. Oakland and Fair
field line, stated Thursday that the
cars were on their way and would
arrive soon. They are much larger
than the cars which are used at
present and the seating capacity IS
A. The cars are equipped
with four motor air brakes and
are pay-as-youenter plan. There
have been number of improve
ments on the line which are due to
the new manager. Mr.. Longfellow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Chamber Of Commerce Notes

B A. Ahrens. the manager OF the
local Waterville- Winslow Chamber ef
Commerce, will leave Saturday night
for Rochester. N. T., where he will s"
as a delegate to attend the Conven !
ton Of. the National Association Of
Chamber of Commerce Secretaries,
and the convention of the Chamber e
National Municipal League, the con-
ventions being held from Nov. IL 20
y, inclusive.
A committee consisting Of George
X. Boutelle and Robert Inversion to
appoint new fuel administrator for
Waterville in the absence of George
Is. Boutelle. who has resigned. has
been named.
Two new memberships were taken
up in the Chamber of Commerce FIJI
day, H. W. Robinson and two mem :
brships from the W. B. Arnold Co.
The committee on new headquar-
tiers met at the rooms Friday after
noon and reported that the directors
and members of the Forum Commit :
tee will meet and look over the avail
able places for headquarters for the
Waterville- Winslow Chamber Oh
Commerce. 1t is expected that the
new office of the Chamber of Com
merce will be ready for business next
week.
TIL sum of $500 was appropriated
for prizes and entertainment for the
canning club contest to be held in this
city under the auspices of University
of Maine Extension School. under the
direction Of Mr.. Deering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Colby COLLEGE in Quarantine

DR.. l.. G. Bunker of the local
Board of Health reported Friday eve
ming that there were 20 new cases
of the epidemic in this city which
broke out during Thursday night and
Friday. Thirteen Of these cases are
at Colby College. and the college is
now under quarantine. The students
were taken to the hospital but to
take all precaution the officers of the
:. A. T, c. thought it advisable to
put the college under quarantine
again. Foss Hall is also under quar-
antine and the girls are not allowed
to go to classes until the epidemic
has ceased in the boys division.
The Colby Maine game will be
played Saturday as previously an
nounced, but automobiles will not be
allowed on the grounds. Civilians win
BE admitted to the grounds and the
grandstand. Officers of the Univer-
sity of Maine, notified the officers at
Colby that there would be large
number OF Maine students accom-
pany the team to Colby campus. The
Maine student body and members of
the team will be on one side of the
ground and civilians in the city will
be on the opposite side. thus taking
every precaution possibly to check
the disease from spreading any fur
Their.
The Maine State college football
championships, which have been con-
Quoted under the auspices Of the
Student Army Training Corps will
come to. d close on Saturday after
noon. when Colby will meet Maine
on the local grounds. and Bates will
tackle Bowdoin at Lewiston. Colby
leads the so-called championship to
date. and Maine and Bowdoin are
tied for second. BY defeating Maine
Saturday Colby will have clear
slate for honors.
f, The colby lineup for Saturday is:
Pulsifer, lie: Harding. 1t; Lawry. lg:
! Pooler, c: Guinne. TT: Wolman re:
Brudno, qb: McCracken. RIB; Cook,
re-; Blades. fb:' Fraas, lib.
The probable lineup for Maine
will be: Fierman. re: Lieut.. Jackson,
irt: Mclean, re-: Murphy, C: Gus
berg. qb: Rumery Lawry, RIB: Mat
thews. lib: Moulton, fb.
The game will be called At $50
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
COMING EVENTS

Nov. 1o-16-W Washington County BOYS
and Girls Agricultural Clubc. Ma
Nov. 15-1s-Nerth Aroostook Boys nd
Girls Agricultural Clubs Pressure
Nov. is N Annual meeting Kenaeosc
County Farm Bureau and Seed Show.
City hall, Augusta
Nov. lS-Spec.Il primary election f.:
representative to Legislature, Rock
Nov. IS-Supreme Court at Dover.
Nov. 1S-20-Music Festival in Bangor
Nov. lS-a5-New England Fruit 81 oW
and Dairymen's meeting, Portland.
Nov 19-21-Mane Pathological at Port
Nov. 2o-Meeting of Governor and Coun-
Nov. 2o-21-sta.e Board of Examina ton
and Registration of Nurses at S:atc
House, Augusta.
Nov. 21-2S-Maine Music Festival. PORT
land
Nov. 22-os-Maine state Boys and Girls
Clubs, Portland.
Nov T-Meeting of Governor and Co,,l-
Gil Pardon hearings.
Dec 3-4-5-Freeport Poultry Show.
Dec. 4-5-Tax assessors convention at
Dec. 4-5~w. c. T. U. annual convention.
Waterville.
Dec. Especial election for Representa-
tive to Legislature. Rockland
Dec 10-United States District Court,
Portland.
Dec. l0-Maine Law Court Augusta.
Dec 10-11-Maine Federation of WON
ems Clubs at Augusta.
Dec. 16-Bangor Poultry Association
opens exhibition. Bangor
Dec, Especial election of Representa-
tive to Legislature, Lewiston.
Dec. 7-19-Maine State Grange, Port
land.
Dec. 15-1nnual meeting Of kora Tenn
pie at Lewiston.
Dec. 15-Bangor Poultry show at Ban
gor.
Dec. l5-Open session on deer hun,ia :
ends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Church Notices

First Baptist church, DR. Arthur &
Phelps. pastor; 1890 A. NJ. preaching
Has Anybody Here Seen Bro B.
Two quartet selections; Sunday schoo',
noon: Y. =. S. {. T.. $50: preaching,
7.3O: After Peace. WHAT" The Future
of the Nations; Uncle Sans Next
Move" Miss Barden and Mrs. kiersteA1
sing Neven's 'Twilight:' quartet,
Jesus, ! My Cross Have Taken"
Getchell Street Church. Rev Benia-
min Beatty. pastor: 1870 A NJ, preach
ing service, topic. The Value of Per
sonal Work" ll;45, Bible school. classes
for all; p. NJ. Junior meeting: II
P M. Christian Endeavor: 40, Evan
gelistic service. topic. The Unpardo-l-
BILE Sin Special revival services each
evening next week at 7.30 P. NJ. (Satur.
day excepted
Congregational church, Temple street
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson, pas
tor: 1890 A. NJ, morning worship, with
music. by the, vested chorus choir
preaching by the pastor from Psalm
12i. Praise for rescue from enemies;
y NJ. Sunday school; mid-week services
Thursday, 7.30 P. NJ. Afcordial welcome
to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Books on Postal Information

The local post Office department
have issued books on Postal Inform
alton FOR free distribution to their
patrons. The books contain inform
alton in regard TO addressing letters
and cards. domestic postage rates
and fees. money order fees, parcel
post units and keys, domestic mail
matter, classification and rates of
postage, first class matter second
class matter, third class matter, and
fourth class matter, insurance,
prepare ton and wrapping of mail
matter return of mail, collection
and delivery of mail, special delivery
service, and in fact every kind of
information in regard to domestic
and foreign mail matter. The books
will be useful. especially to the bust
ness men and may be obtained at
the local post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Colby S. A. T. C. to be
Entertained by Club

At the meeting of the Rotary Club
held Thursday evening at the Elm
wood hotel. George L. Nose, presi-
dent Of the Waterville- Winslow
Chamber of Commerce. gave Il snort
talk and explained the purposes of
the organization and its special work.
Other matters Of business were trans
acted A committee consisting Of DR..
and Mrs. J. p. Hill. Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Vose and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Howard WEIGH was chosen by Pres
Arthur Roberts of Colby college. to
arrange for some community enter
tainments for the members of the
Students Army Training Corps, at
Colby to be given during the win
ter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
WEST GARDINER

A darce will be held at Grange
nall, French's Corner, Saturday
evening, Nov. IL with music by Bak-
ers orchestra.
POND koAD-Dean Schmitz Of
the L. s. Naval force passed the week
end with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
William SchmitZ.
G. E. Trafton has gone to old Or
chard for the winter.
w. r. Buker was a business caller
in Gardiner Thursday.
". I. Curtis is substituting on
Route IA.
Pond Road is pretty we'll deserted
this fall. there being eleven vacant
houses between the bridge and Mer-
rilrs Corner.
Mrs. Carrie Creamer of Gardiner is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Peacock
Frank Peacock, who has been
quite ILL., is able to be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Child Welfare League to
Continue Soliciting Funds

The Waterville- Winslow Child
Welfare League will continue 20
solicit the balance, s250.85. toward
the public health nurse fund and
the membership drive as soon as the
ban is lifted from Winslow.
Most OF the solicitors are mothers
of small c,,.llrcn for the sake Of
whom they prefer not to take chan
ces with the prevailing epidemic by
soliciting money before the danger
is past.
DR.. A. G. Young of the State
Board of Health in a letter to the
president advised the League to hold
no meetings during the month OF
November because the grip is q
sporadic disease and may be ex-
pected to break out now and then for
some time. therefore the board Of
managers have cancelled the meet
ing for this month. The members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Three New Gases in Wirslow

Three new cases of influenza were
reported to the Board of Health in
Winslow Friday, and two new ones
on Thursday. Although the cases
are not serious, every precaution is
being taken. The doctors are urged
to be more prompt in reporting their
new cases to the Winslow and Wa
terville Board Of Health, as it should
be the duty of every physician to
give their reports daily A few of
the doctors have been prompt in re-
porting every night, while others are
negligent in giving their reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Rcgistrants between the ages c

Registrants between the ages OF
IS and 10 of the September u class.
numbering about 200 in all, are re-
ceiving their questionnaires which
are now being sent out. 1t is thought
best not to call the legal ADVISORS
into formal session at stated hours
as in the past The personnel of
the board will he the same as be-
fore and any of the members will
be glad to render any assistance
needed It his Office any time during
business hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Mrs. l., S. Wheaton has returned
from Caribou, where she has been
for a few days establishing branch
Of the Little Wanderers Home. Miss
Helen Cole, who was formerly of the
local office, is in charge Of the home
in Caribou, and is very pleasantly
located, according to reports by Mrs
Wheaton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

DR.. E. c. Whittemore has returned
from Mechanic Falls, where he went
TO attend conference at South Par
is. to be held for Enlistment week
Owing to q wreck on the freight train
the conference was postponed until
later date, as people were unable
10 get to their destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

BY all appearances liquor seems to
be flowing freely in the city again,
and Friday there were FIVE men
taken into the police station for the
night, being in an intoxicated condi-
ton. They will be before the judge
at court Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
The Kennebec- built three-ma

The kennebec-bu built three-masted
schooners. the Maude H. Dudley
built in 1883 for Freeman Curtis, and
the Seguin, built in 1901 by Frank
Bo"ker at Phippsburg for the South
Gardiner Lumber Co. are advertised
for sale, having been seized from IN
alien enemy. the Lutz Shipping CO.
Z. LutS OF the company is now in
termed ~s'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Arcadia Club Elects Officers

At a recent meeting Of the Area
dia club the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Florence P.
Libby: vice president. Miss Ethel ;.
Lancaster; secretary. Mrs. Adelaide
Sawtelle and treasurer, Mrs. Caroline
NoSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

On Friday morning the dealers in
the city who handle the newspapers
We're receiving the price of . cents
for the Boston Post. 1t will be a
few days before people get accus-
toned TO paying the extra cent and
during Friday some of the suctomers
demanded an explanation as to why
the price had gone up, keeping the
dealers busy asking for the other
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Cards. have been received in the
c.,y announcing the birth OF dauGh.-
Ter. Elsie Virginia born Nov. II. to
Mir. and Mrs Arnold Burton of Mat
tcnburg, w. Va. Mrs. Burton will be
remembered in this city as Miss Beu-
isih Lutz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Cheering lnformatio

Man in Chair-Here, be a bit more
careful with that razor; that's the sec
ond time you've cut me.
Baroer-Well, well. so it is; but there.
! always deduct a cent for every cut
Why it's nothing for man to GO out Of
here having won a dime off me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

The funeral Of the late Christine
Towne were neld Friday afternoon
at o'clock from the home and was
private. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Henry Clay Turner of
Skowhegan. lnterment was at Pine
Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Owing to the prevailing epidemic,
the meeting of the Womans Mis-
sionary society, which was to have
been held at the home Of Mrs. a. s.
Phelps Friday afternoon, has been
POSTPONED indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

John ]. Perry of New Hampshire,
Deputy II.come Tax Collector has
arrived in the city and will be To-
Gated here for about three weeks,
icing stationed at the local post
Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

George Foster, superintendent of
the Nj. G. X. Il. and +. H. Ramsdell
Master Mechanic at the local shops,
were in Belfast for the day Friday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

VIII Weber has gone to Jener-
son, where he will remain on short
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
will be personally notified before the

will be personally notified before the
next meeting.
The total amount of the public
health nurse fund to date is S1249 Is.
Everybody in Waterville and Wins
low who has not been solicited is
invited IL send money to the chair
man of the public health nurse COM
mittee, Mrs. James l.. Dram, at 43
Benton avenue, or telephone 30 M.
Anyone who pays s1.OO is entitled to
membership in the Waterville-
Winslow Child Welfare League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

privte Sherman Ralph Jellison re-
turned 10 Boston Friday after pass
ing q Through in the city with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Edward Barton, James w. Ham. c.
Il. Fitz were in Rockland, Friday for
the day. Mrs. F'itz, who has been
visiting friends there, returned to this
CITY with them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

DIR. A S. Phelps will go to Rome
Saturday where he will speak in the
interest of the United Wark Work at
q luncheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Eli Cayoutte left on the Pullman
'riday night for San Antonio, Texas,
: cter passing furlough in the city at
l.s home on College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Dr. +. w. Boyer is seriously i'll
with influenza. although his condl-
ton Friday evening was little more
comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Mrs. A. c. Stevens Of Dexter has
...,ivel IN the city and is a guest OF
ia. daughter. Mrs. Ralph Gilmore OF
C,llcee avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

James ingalls, Of Portland is pass
ins few days in the city WIN
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Mrs Daisy Simpson Nadeau re-
turned Friday from Camp Devens.
where she has been visiting her hus-
band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

All the services at the ST Marks
Episcopal church will be omitted on
Sunday with the exception of the
morning service at 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Prof. H. c. Libby of Colby college
will be the speaker at the Methodist
church on Sunday morning and eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
SUPERIOR court

Waterville. Nov. Is
The first case IN order for TODAY
was No. 32S, Suphreme Labrecque
vs.. Catholic Order Of Foresters
Fred w, Clair, Esq. for plaintiff
and E. A. LacroiX, Esq, for defend
ant.
The plaintiff ! resident of Wat
erville. The plaintiff is the widow
of John Labrecqle, who was a MEM
Der of the defendant order and was
insured il that order. The suit was
brought to recover that insurance,
it not having been paid, as the order
claimed plaintiff was not in good
standing at the time of his death.
The plaintiffs claim was that her
husband was Wrongfully suspended
from membership in the order, AMI
that they sent the dues to the order
once after notice of suspension, and
thereafter sent no more money The
husband died four months after his
suspension.
The evidence was all in and argu-
ments Partly completed at the time
of adjournment this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

c. L. Pettingill of Portland was in
the city for the day Friday. calling
on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Fred S Sherburne of Sanford call
ed on friends in the city Friday for
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Miss Katherine Drummond. who
has been i'll with influenza, is able
to be cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams of Bos
ton are passing d few days here
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

p NJ. Maxine Of Winthrop was in
the city on business Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Neil Hilton is quite ill at his home
on Pleasant street with influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Enlistment week in Waterville has
been postponed indefinitely on ac-
count Of the epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Mrs. Effie Pierce is passing a few
days in Clinton with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

F. A. Pollard of Boston was calling
on friends here Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

The clerk of courts will be at the
court house. Elks' hall, Tuesday ev-
enng, November 10. at I o'clock,
for the purpose of receiving natural
iZation applications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

L. G. Ranney of Boston was a
business caller in the city Friday.
Evening star., 1918-01-27
FEELS HAND IN HIS POCKET.
Detective Baur Charges Two Men
With ATTEMPTED Robbery.

Detective Frank Baur's prosperous
appearance last night came near caus-
ing him the loss of several articles of
tewelry and $40 in cash, according to
a charge he lodged against two Balti-
moreans, who were booked at police
headquarters to answer a charge OF
having attempted to pick his pocket
One prisoner gave his name as Thomas
Greenberg, and the other as William
Murton McQuade. The former said he
lived at 1907 Pratt street, while his
companion gave his address as 1904
Elwood avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baur had done their
buying in Center market, and the for
mer was at the street car junction
about to assist his wife on car to &c
home, he stated, when he felt a mans
hand in his pocket Quickly handing
packages over to his wife, Baur grab
bed McQuade and called to Crossing
Policeman Geary to assist him, and the
two men were arrested
Geary was tripped and thrown to the
pavement by the man he grabbed. but
his prisoner did not get away. The
came here together, but denied having
attempted to pick the detectives pocket
While in Norfolk. Va, on his summer
vacation two years ago, Detective BauI
was selected as a victim of pickpock-
cts. He arrested the offenders and they
were sent to jail. His wife was with
him at that time.