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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

OF directors will meet at noon tomor-
row and probably will be occupied
for several hours with financial re-
ports and routine business. Awarding
OF The pennant to the Chicago club
also will be a feature of the days
SESSION. AS there appears to be no
concerted plan on the part of the
owners for the 1919 season, discus
SION of policies is likely to be extend
ed several days.
The club owners OF the new Inter-
national League held the first session
of their annual meeting here today
and will reconvene tomorrow after
noon. All Of the clubs were repre-
scented and President John III. Far
reIi of Auburn. New York. presided.
With the exception of John Dunn OF
the Baltimore club all the owners said
they were ready to continue next sea-
son and all were optimistic as to the
future of the national came. Dunn,
however, stated that in ease the Ma
tionai Commission at it's annual meet
ing in Cincinnati next month failed
to eliminate the drafting of players
by major leagues. his club would not
go through another season. The Ma
tional Association of Minor Leagues
has requested the elimination of the
draft rule and it's committee will ap-
peal to the commission for the de-
sired change. President Treasurer
t'arrell's report Of the 1918 season
was read and adopted.
In it the executive recommended
that committee be appointed to fix
club salary limit based on the re-
ceipts and disbursements of the sea-
son. The limit now adopted by the
American Association is $4,000 per
month for each of its clubs. There
was a long discussion in regard to
the finances of the Hamilton. Ontario
club, which was transferred from Sy-
racuse last season. but no decision
was made as TO where the club will
be located during the coming year. 1t
was officially announced here today
that Manager Higgins of tho New
York American League Club had pur
chased Peter J. Schneider. pitcher,
from the Cincinnati club, with which
he had been playing since 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Mrs. Albert w. kinSaid

Mrs. Albert w. Kincaid. who has
lived in the Weston homestead mile
below the village on the Middle road,
died Saturday morning at AIS. Mrs.
Kincaid on Nov. 8 fell while putting
on her rubbers and broke her hip
which the doctors were unable to set
because of her age, Because OF this.
she had been a great sufferer. Mr..
Kincaid died three years ago, since
which time Mrs. kincaid's brother,
Henry K. Steward of Maiden, Mass.
has lived with her.
She was 81 years of age and pos
sessed fine mind and wonderful
memory. She was the daughter OF
James Steward and was one OF the
youngest of eleven children who were
born in the Ansel Holway house ad-
Joining the one in which she died.
Mrs. kincaid had lived in Skowhegan
for the past Is years and was a res
ident of New York state for the l9
years previous. OF her immediate
family, one son. Bert NJ. Kincaid OF
New York City, survives and is sta
toned at Wilmington, Del, as chief
inspector of the Artillery Fuse Co.
The funeral will be held at her late
home at 230 this afternoon, conduct
ed by Rev c. H. Mckinney, pastor
of the Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
BOWDOIN

q d. E. Potter and daughter, Mrs.
Rebecca Bowker Of Bath, are pass
ing a few days at their home at Bow
dom Center.
Mr. and Mrs. William Haigh are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a son.
Marie Ackley has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Vesta Ackley.
Nathan Doughty is i'll with pneu
monia.
Mrs. Helen Byras was visiting
friends at Bowdoin Center one day
last week.
Martin Green vas calling on ]. P.
Bailey last week.
George Cummings is cutting wood
for James Grady.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buker went to
Bath Wednesday for the winter.
Mrs Vesta Ackley and son Otis
we're guests Of their daughter. Mrs.
Grant Woods. Bowdoinham. Thanks
giving day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

The Freshman Reading took pay
in Carrabasset hall on WodnesaS'
evening, Dec. 4. II was an cxce'leH'
evening, considered by many as l'''
an entertainment" as tho school h''
enjoyed for many weeks. The p,v'
gram. March. Miss Tiliey
prayer. Rev. e. w. kennison; mus'
Miss Salley; The Issues of the wa
Wilson, Carroll Edgar Hooper ia"
Little Home Paper, Townc. Marsan,
Ella Friend: The Passing Of y"
Horse, Kiser, Gerald Henry fackdiu
music, Victrola; Trouble. Red ctoss
Brooks. Edith Mabel Brown; MY.
Standish. Longfellow. Orrison JAM
Hodgdon; The Smallest solder ~
Them All, Anon, Elsie Mae GelcneD'
The Spinning Wheel, Longienu
Angie Minerva Berry; Tab!eau' W..
Alden and Priscilla: selection liz
McAdoo's speech before Maols~-
Wisconsin, High School. McApo,
Donald Ray Berry; Americas ~
sion. McAdoo. E;rcell Ma X 'oiuO.
Columbia Calls, HalstCd ErVd Wv"
dolin Berry; Tableau. All sing,
ciai HoVr. March. Tucker Wa,
Seven i'll. Seven Out, Lady j
Lake, Rug March. One step -,
the Squirrel. Good Night March' -,
social committee consisted ~ >"
Angie Berry. Miss Tibhetts. NJ ~ "a
ply. The remainder Of th' class
speak on Dec. 20R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank w
Mckee.
Col. and Mrs. W. P. Hurley have
gone to Rockland for visit with rel
atives. =
Mrs. Niles l.. Perkins asks that the
ladies of the Camp meet with her a,
o'clock this Tuesday afternoon to
complete the scrap books. This will
be the last meeting until after Christ
mas.
Napoleon n. Miner of Penacook, y
H. late Co. G. 1 N. H. Inf, and Peter
Edmands of Cambridge, late Co. A
9Th Cal. Inf, have been admitted tc
the Home.
Reuben I. Hodsdon, late Co. B
Maine Coast Guards. Horace A. Put
nam, late Co. E, AZ Mass. Inf, John
c. Fulton, late Co. H, Pa. Inf. and
Thomas S. Walton. late Co. H, Pa
Cav, reported Monday for admission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
HavelOck Lodge and Bayard Co.
X. of P. Banquet Tuesday
Evening at Elks' Hall

Members of Havelock Lodge, No.
So, h. Of p, and Bayard Co., u. r..
r.. of P, No. 3, will meet at Castle
hall at o'clock Tuesday evening and
from there the lodge will be escorted
by members of Bayard Co. to the
Elks hall. where banquet will be
served at $50 o'clock by the Pythian
Sisters. Roll call of Havelock Lodge
ana Bayard Co. follow the banquet
and the rank of Page will be confer
red ON a class of 20 candidates
Leverett Q. Dow. chancellor COM
mander, will act as POSTMASTER. The
speakers will be: Mayor E. c. Ward
well Of Waterville; Edgar ]. Brown,
grand keeper of records ard seals;
DR.. l.. G. Bunker of Waterville. for
the Uniform Rank; Clarence Weber
of kennebunk, grand chancellor.
Tie roll call of members who are in
service will be read. About 81 mem
bers oc the lodge are in the army and
navy. -Four members Of the X. of P.
have died during the past year and
memorial services will be held in their
honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
STEEL PRICES
Continued from PAGE One)

this he declared would be impracti
cable. He urged. therefore. that tEs
steel industry as the barometer cf
trade begin reductions in prices
even at the cost Of sacrifice. Such a
course. he declared. would result IN
price reductions by persons buying
steel, and 80 on down the line" un-
til stable business basis was
reached. If the workmen are treated
fairly and literally, he said, they
will stand and contend for fair treat
ment of the employer. You have a
chance to do something toward sus-
tanning the business equilibrium Of
the country. While some might suf-
Ter losses at present perhaps. 4
would prevent greater losses i'm tire
future. Our employees must continue
to be treated literally with respect
to their compensation and general
welfare We will continue to show
them IT Is our intention to consider
their merits and to treat them IS as
sociateJ and assistants in our WORK.
There is no ground for belle 5ing
as sometimes limited, that. the Wort,
ers Of this country are DESTROYS of
controlling the methods of prod ,,c-
ton or distribution. They know they
could not be successful in the cx-
pertinent"
Mr.. Gary predicted that. IL business
is fair to its employees. it's customers
and its competitors. the next FIVE
years will be the most progressive,
prosperous and successful in our his
tory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
PORTLAND NEARLY
4 MILLION IN HOLE

Portland. Me, Dec, 9--Portland's ~,
nicipal debt is s3,705. coo requiring A.
nual interest payments of $l4-oi5 M,y
or Charles &, Clarke stated today i, a.
address at his inaugural Tor anotA.-
term With the present deb, nnit
Which, h, said. should not he chanr..
it is only possible to borrow sWm I
the event of any contingency which M
arise
Speaking OF changes since he was er.
inaugurated last year, Mayor CE,c
said
Hundreds OF our citizens have por.
from us. strong. in tn. determination =,
make this world a SAT- ana Geyeu, ol.,,
in which to live. Changes are comm,
which Will give 10 the pcop., of M,
earth more voice in the affairs than h,.
ever come 10 them before pur bo,,
went to help make this possible Tina
have left to us the easier part. 10 O..
that our country. where freedom h,.
long reigned. shall set an eNalnplo r.,
humanity. Every city badly soyerrsl
is reproach to these bows EVERY ,..
corruptly governed helps 10 make tb,,.
sacrifices in vain. 1t IS our high mr.,
lege to do our duty as thcv 81 br,ret.
did theirs. Gentlemen. let us t4ks a.,
our task with courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Lieut.. Charles A. Goodwin

The remains OF the late Lieut.
Charles A. Goodwin. VINO died Saturday
at Camp Lewis, Washington. where he
had been stationed for the last few
weeks acting as an instructor. will ar
rive in the city his week accompanied
ny an escort. Services will be held from
the homo OF his mother. Mrs Ida Good
win OF v Abbott street.
His mother had received letter from
her son only few days before stating
that he expected to be at home with
her for Christmas. When the late tele'
gram was given Mrs. Goodwin she
thought it was announcing the time her
son expected to be home. and when she
read the message she was Frustrated.
Lieut. Goodwin was BORN in Gardiner
son OF the late $. c. Goodwin and Mrs
Ida Goodwin of this city. He came to
This city with his parents when he was
a young boy and had since resided here
since the death of his father, which oc.
CURED about 10 years ago. he had beer
the mainstay of the family and most
devoted to his mother. He was a grad
nate of Waterville high school. class OF
1907 and during his high school days
was an athlete. being captain of botl
the football and baseball teams. He
was . graduate of Wesleyan universit.
IN 1914. He was known as "Cy' to his
pals ut school After leaving school he
coached both football and baseball al
high school. He had a reputation Of be.
ing a clean sport and always stood fol-
fair LAY and was very popular among
both old and young.
Lieut.. Goodwin was a member Of the
Methodist church of this city, active ir
work Of the church and Sunday school
and an officer of the Epworth League
Sfter leaving college he was engaged
IN Y. NJ. c. A. work and for three years
was secretary of boys work Of Detroit
Mich. having charge Of all the boys
work in that city.
When the war broke out he enlisted
from Detroit and in the course OF time
went 10 the Central Of1cers Training
school. 1t was his intention to go into
v. NJ. c. A. work as soon as he receiv,
ed his discharge from the army.
Besides the mother. Il brother. Dr. r
=. Goodwin of Lawrence, Mass, sur
wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Reception for Rev. and Mrs.
Kniekerbocker, Universalist
Church, Tuesday Evening

The members of the Universalist
Society will tender the new pastor
and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Knickerbock-
err, reception at the church parlors
on Tuesday evening from s until 9
o'clock, to which ill friends of the
church are cordially invited The
church and parlors have been pref
tily decorated for the occasion. and a
program will be carried out, followed
by refreshments.
This is not a formal gathering and
no invitations have been issued. but
any citizens of Waterville who wish
to meet the pastor and his wife and
those interested in the church are cs-
pecialIy invited to be present to as
sist in giving them a warm recep-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER--Miss Doris
Allen, who has been attending the
annual exhibit of the Boys and Girls
Saturday evening. ..
Rev. A. A. Walsh of Gardiner was
calling on friends at the Corner,
Saturday.
Miss Ernestine Wright and Miss
Gladys Holmes of Wolfboro, n H.,
who have been enjoying their vaca
ton with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. G. Wright have returned
to their studies at Bates college.
Robert Belyea of Litchfieid is load :
ing a car with pressed hay at the
Corner siding.
Miss Viola Rice, who has been i'll
with a bad cold is better and returned
to school.
Mrs. Mahala Bassett and son Her
bert have gone to Augusta for the
winter.
Herbert Williams. formerly of West
Gardiner but now of South Elliott,
was calling on friends at the Corner
last week.
Mrs. Laura Howard and daughter
Sadie have moved to Gardiner for
the winter.
Mrs. Levi Lampher who has been
quite i'll since Thanksgiving day, Is
some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G.. Wright and
daughter Doris have moved to Farm
ingdale for the winter.
POND ROAD-Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Spaulding recently received a
telegram that their son, Private Dom
aid w. Spaulding of Co. c, 103d Inf,
was severely wounded in action on
Oct 80. Mrs Spaulding received a
letter the day before Thanksgiving
dated Oct. IS saying he was alive
and we'll as usual.
Thomas Colby is confined to his
bed.
Mr.. Daboll has sold his farm to a
Mr.. Smith of Auburn. He will take
possession in the spring.
Frank Merrill, a long time resident
of this road but now of Harrison av-
enue, Gardiner, is very ill.
Mrs. w. I. Curtis received word
last week that her son Priv. Maryland
w. Curtis had been sent to Camp Up
ton, N. Y. He was in the 42d Inf.
All interested in poultry would do
we'll to attend the poultry institute at
the Gardiner Grange hall, Wednes-
day, Dec. II. 1t will be an all day
session. All invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
RICHMOND

The many friends Of Mrs. Ernest
Wiles of Richmond are mourning her
sudden death from Spanish influenza
and complications. after a brief ILL
ness. She leaves to mourn her loss a
husband and son three years of age.
an aged father William Cults of
Richmond, and two brothers George
Cults of Portland and Augustus
Cults of Boothbay Harbor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiles went to Portland to pass
Thanksgiving but returned ON &C
count of the poor health of Mrs.
Wiles. She died Sunday morning at
A. M. Services will be held at the
home on Wednesday at 1890 A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Baptist Ministers Meet
At Library Hall Monday

An informal gathering of Baptist
ministers Of the Northern Baptist
Convention was held Monday morn
ing and afternoon at Library hall
with II pastors and secretaries pres
ent. The meeting was held for the
purpose of discussing the proposition
Of Enlistment Week, especially in this
section of the State. and also some Of
the problems confronting the church
es in the great crisis that faces the
churches in the reconstruction period
of the war. There will be big meet
ing of the pastors held in Augusta on
Feb. 8. and the program will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
PRIVATE CONTROL RAILROADS
ADVOCATED IN REPORT TO NAT,
INVESTMENT BANKERS ASS0

Atlantic City. NJ j.. Dec: ss-Private
control Of railroads with judicious reg
ulation was advocated in the report of
the railroad securities committee of the
National Investment Bankers Associa-
tom in session here today. The pre-
war plan of railroad regulation, the re-
port declared, was failure and the
roads should not be returned to theiS
pre-war status without providing lease
from the burdensome conditions" UNI
der which they have heretofore operaI-
ed Continuing. the report said; Any
plan of future government control
should eliminate the conflict of control
between state and federIi bodies. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Did Your Son, Husband,
Brother, Friend, Enlist?

Did your son, husband, brother
friend, enlist? If so will you call at
the Chamber Of Commerce. Elks
building and leave his name that his
record may appear in the War His
tory Of Waterville- Winslow. If not
convenient to call. please send a card
with name and other facts to Edwin
c. Whittemore, Waterville. The
War History of Waterville and Wins
low is being made up by DR.. White
more. who is in charge of the work
and many facts pertaining to men in
the service will be greatly appreciat-
ed by DR.. Whittemore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

The meeting of the travel and his
tory department Of tho Watcrvtlle
Wcmans club which was to have
hcen held Tuesday evening, has been
postponed until Friday evening. when
IT will meet at the home OF Mrs. Ar
thur Holmes of College avenue. Miss
.Iulia Lskin. who has just returned
from Boston, where she has taken a
course in Red Cross Home Service
Work at the Metropolitan Chapter of
Rcd Cross. will give a talk on that
line OF work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
Special Services at Catholic Church

On the Feast Of the Immaculate
Conception. Communion Sunday was
observed at $50 A. NJ, for the young
ladies of the parish. including the
ladies of st. Anne. About 300 took
part in the exercises. There were
special altar decorations for the ex-
ercises of the day. made under the
direction of the Sisters of the Con-
vent
In the evening at 700 o'clock 25
young ladies were received into the
Soladity Of B. V. NJ, while nine were
received into the Soladity of St Anne.
The arrangement of the ceremonies
erend Mother of the Convent. First
in the order of exercises was q pro-
cessional of about 100 children and
young ladies in white, followed by
about 60 of the ladies Of st. Anne.
During the professional a hymn was
sung by the children. assisted by the
choir.
The ceremony of Reception fol-
lowed the professional. a hymn when
instruction was given by Father ], L.
A. Renaud. Lastly the Benediction
Of the Blessed Sacrament.
During the program Miss Rosie
Lemieu acted as organist, and sever
al pleasing solos were given. Next
Sunday will be observed as Com
munion for the boys and young men
of the parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

Notice is hereby given that the An
nual meeting of the share holders of the
Hallowell Trust and Banking Co. of
Halloweli. Maine. will be held al the
banking rooms of said Hallowell Trust
4 Banking Co. No. IA Water Street.
Hallowell. Maine. on Tuesday. January
14th. a. D. 1919 (second Tuesday, at two
O'Clock In the afternoon for the purpose
for the transaction of any other BUSH
ness that may legally come before said
meeting.
GEO A. STAFFORD
Treasurer and Clerk.
Halleweil. Maine. December 9Th, 1918.
declQ.tues. It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

GENTLY improved as to be moved from
the hospital to the home Of his son,
where he will remain during the per-
iod of recovery. He will celebrate
his 10th birthday on Dec. % at the
residence of his son, Arthur Chase,
Clarendon, Texas. when it is hoped
his friends will remember him with
post cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10
YOUNG MEN CHARGED
WITH BREAKING AND
ENTERING STORE

- Two young men from Seavy street
were brought before the court. Mon
day morning charged with breaking
and entering the store of Charles
Champagne. 1t is alleged they took
candy. gum, cigars and cigarettes
from the store. and the court SEN
fenced them 10 the Reform school.
. They were placed in the care Of City
Marshal Harrington. providing they
return the goods to the owner and
make things right with him. They
promised 10 return the goods. and
.were placed on probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

The hardest customers I have" a
salesman in q city store declared re-
Gently, ARE the people who are wait
ing for someone to tell them what they
want. This class of people is larger
than we might expect, and not only do
they make trouble for others but they
are restless and disconnected. Do not
wait for someone to tell you what YOU
want. Find out for yourself. The first
step toward getting what you want "A
to know what II IL. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

Miss Georgia Tales, who is receiving
treatment at the Contra, Maine sana-
torium in Fairfield. has arrived in the
city and is passing a few days at her
home. Miss Fales' condition is much i'm
proved. but she will return to the san
atorium the last of this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

Arthur Ware of the Canadian army
forces is passing a few days with his
father and friends. Mr.. Ware has seen
several months service overseas and
received wound In his left Les, while
in service as ambulance driver. He
expects to return to Canada in few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

Sherman antitrust law and state ana
trust laws in their application 10 trs.-
portation should be repealed in tha :.
tercsts of efficiency and economy A.
plan of government control which :.
cludes operating expenses and reru,,,a
income should assume responsibjHtv -
adequate earnings and sustained cr.s;.
The alternative of government owpe,
ship. which is being proposed by som,
las the best solution for the difficunos
present, in the opinion Of the comni,..,
does not offer the measure OF relief i,
manded. According to reliable aura,
tiles the records of government ow,..
ship the world over show decreased :,
ficiency, increased expense. lesseped ia
tiative, political interference and ora
nomic waste
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

John Thomas returned to Boston
Sunday night, after passing the week
end in the city. MIR. Thomas is city
auditor and also manager of the
Thomas Business College. but is en-
gagel at present in government work
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

There will be q meeting Of the COM
mtttee in charge of the coming Red
Cross drive on Tuesday evening at
7.30 o'clock at Elks hall. All men,
bers Of the canvassing committee are
especially asked to be present, as the
supplies will be given out at that
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

The marriage intentions Of George
iellius Of Fairfield and Miss Marie
Belle Gagne Of Waterville were filed
at the Office Of the city clerk Mon
day afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-10

Rev. Frank H. Stedman. the new
industrial secretary of the local 4.
NJ. C.. A., arrived last week from
Waterville and commenced work Fri
day. He has been an Episcopal rec
tor the past IL years.-Bath letter,
Globe.