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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
MEN WHO HAVEN'T
BEEN OVERSEAS FOR
TRANS-OCEAN FLIGHT

Washington. April 24-OfIiccr1 and
men Of the naval aviation service.
who are 10 man the three seaplanes
in the trans Atlantic flight next
month. have been selected exclusive
IL from anons those who could not
he given duty overseas during the
war Commander John p Towers
will command the feet. which has
been officially designated as NC
Seapiane Division One
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
McHuGH TO FIRE PISTOL
Will Start Runners at Penrsylvania
Rsjays

John Ntzhugh, of the Public Schools
Athletic League will fire the pistol for
the events at the Penn Relay Carni-
val. Franklin Field. Philadelphia. on
Friday and Saturday. McHugh has
had wide experience in this capacity
and is regarded as one Of the leading
starters i'll the country
The ?. :. A. L. official fires the
starting gun in practically all Of the
local indoor and outdoor athletic
meets in addition TO officiating at the
p. =. A. L. track and field and swim
ming competitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Pennington High Schedule

Pennington. Me-. April 24--Farm-
inE,on highs baseball team will
make a bid for the Franklin county
title this year. as Il majority OF the
games on the 1919 schedule are with
games in this territory.
Glenn Butler is captain of the team
Manager Harry Smith has announc-
ed the following dates;
MAY
s-Kingfield at Kingfield.
.-Livermore Falls at Farmington
donaldson at Madison.
I1-Livermore at LivermOre Falls.
21-Kinyfield at Pennington.
24-Wilton Academy at Wilton.
30-Alumni at Pennington.
3l-Skowhegan 1T Skowhe.an.
JUNE.
Madison At Pennington.
.-Skowheynn at Pennington.
14-Open.
:l--Wilton Academy at Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Norris Says America
Cannot Afford to Neglect
Merchant Marine

New York. April -i-America can
afford 70 charge no 20 wasIaEe the
cost of her war-born mercantile
marine. In, she can not afford 70
neglect the trade opportunities il
offers. declared George W, Norris OF
Philadelphia. IN an address here to-
day at the annual convention Of the
National Cotton Manufacturers As
section.
Mr.. Norris said il would ne better
for private capital To charter gov
eminent boats manned by naval re-
serve ~rews than To but the craft
outright. This course. he said. would
reduce capital. facilitate treatment
Of the necessary personnel and avoid
injury - the shipbuilding industry
by throwing so much tonnage on the
market.
The merchant marine question also
was discussed by William P. White
Of Lowell. Mass. and J. q. Massey
of Columbus. Ga. while labor con-
d!tions" was the topic selected by
Henry P. Kendall of Boston.
Harry +. Atwood. of Chicago. au-
thor and attorney, another speaker.
asserted that if the people of the
United States would return to their
Constitution and follow it strictly
they would find in it AN antidOte
for BoIshevism.'
Every state in the Union. instead
OF using the Constitution as a model,
is trying to see how far they can
vary from it, he said.
You business men. want TO strip
the Federal government of every
board and commission We had few
the first hundred years and il Is
quite time we returned to those
atgY,ntar fs,rr,n',
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Schedule Sko~vheaan Aiqh

The following schedule of the
Skowhegan High School base bail
team. John Lewis. coach. has been
made public: April 80. Madison at
Skowhesan. May ;. Good Will at
Skowhegan: May :. Coburn at Show
hogan: May 10. Lawrence at Show
hogan: May Il. Good Will at Good
Will May II, Waterville at Water
vile: May q. Hallowell at Skowhe-
gan: May II. lawrence High at Fair
field. May IS. Madison at Madison:
May 81. Pennington at Pennington:
June !. Waterville at Skowhegan:
June :. Pennington at Skowhegan.
Harold PoOier is manager for the
present year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
CUTTER FROM BOSTON
GOES TO RESCUE OF
DISTRESSED STEAMER

Boston. April 2i-The Coast Guard
cutter Ossipee left here at noon to-
day 70 20 to the assistance of the
American steamer WatauSa. III dis
tress 20 miles off Nantucket Light
ship The steamer which sailed
from here yesterday for Norfolk tn
load coal for Porto Rico. reported
by wireless that she had engine
,roub The Oss<2e was expected
to tow her back 10 this port.
The Watauga is owned by the
Shipping Board ami is under charter
10 the New York anu Porto Rico
Steamship Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
CEATEAU-THIERRY
WOUNDED DUE IN
PORTLAND SUNDAY

Portsmouth. y. H.. April .4-Nava!
officials announced today that the
hospital ship Mercy would arrive here
Sunday or Monday with 500 wounded
men. many of them Marines who fell
in the Chateau Thierry fighting.
They will I've transferred TO the Nav
Yard hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
BASEBALL NOTES

Frank Taicott. star pitcher OF Yale
University baseball team last wear.
signed a contract Wednesday with
the Detroit Americans. He will report
Immediately 1T Detroit. Pitching for
Yale last season Taicott made re-
markable record. winning every game
he pitched. including two each from
Harvard and Princeton and one each
from Cornell. PENNSYLVANIA. Wesley
an and Dartmouth. He shut ont Har-
ward. to o. in game on Soldiers
field last spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
M0ckrnen Trim the Senator's in 49, Inning Battle
Grammar School League Race for Journal CUP
CRAVATH'S BAT
BIG FACTOR IN
PHuLES, WIN

Philadelphia, April :4.-Woodward
a recruit pitcher. stopped New York )
scoring today after Oeschger had
given them to lead a, the end
Of the fourth inning, and Philadel :
phia, cniedy through the batting of
Cravath. won the game 8 to j.
Score:
New York o 0 0 0 0 0-a-11o
Phila. ..... zoos SO x-s-l:-1
Benton. Jones. Steele and Smith;
Oeschger, Woodward and Cady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
ATHLETICS WIN
IN IS INNINGS
FROM SENATORS

Washington. April i.-Philadelrhil
turned the tables on Washington here
today IN another Thinning game. win
ning to ). The deciding run was
made on Perkins double. Anderson !
sacrifice and shannon's single. Harper
pitched we'll for Washington until the
sixth inning, when he was relieved oy
Craft. The score:
Watson. Anderson and Perkins.
Thompson; Harper. Craft and P:cinich,
Charity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
HONOR MEDAL FOR
IMPROVED METHOD OF
DEALING IN COTTON

New York. April 2i-The honor
medal Of the National Association Of
cotton Manufacturers was awarded
today To Randall y. Durfee Of Fall
River, Mass. for his earnest. disin-
terested and effective efforts to bring
about better methods for the firanc-
ing and warehousins Of cotton"
The association began its annual
convention hero today Post war
problems with emphasis placed on the
extension Of foreign trade were dis
cuSsed. There were addresses by
Harry r. Atwood of Chicago and Al
len Walker Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
CALENDAR OF SPORTING EVENTS

Apr'i 25-26-Rsiay carniva, It Philadelphia.
Apr, 26-oassba: cony High oruos~ek High q Augusta
April 9oxino frankie Of New York frankie Burns
New Jsrssy at Exposition Building.
Nay -Track Gardiner High inter. class nsst 7
May E0askstbali Rumford High tivsrmors Fails High.
May 5.f0-candepin Carnival at Portland.
,o-Track High cory High a Augustus
May n-Mains intercollegiate athletic meet Creme
May f7-Msns intercollegiate track Meet At orono.
May and sns intercollegiate tsnnis sruns
May ~ Of ~ cut door intsrsehoiastio mss, orone.
o. oasbai cony High Gardiner High q Gardiner
May 3i-oe~doin intrschoiastic meet, 6runswck.
7-8assbal: High Gardiner High Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
SELLERS IN INDOOR MEET
He and Baker to Compete in games
May 3

Jack r. Sellers of the New York
~ c. national 600-vard indoor run
ming champion and Homer Baker of
the Glencoe 4. C.. international half
mile titie-hcider will display their
running abilities at the I'D Regiment
Armory. Brooklyn. May 3. The coca
sion will be the annual indoor meet
of the District Athletic League. No.
II. Sellers and Baker are former
members of the league and have
consented 10 race an exhibition at
500 wards for the entertainment Of
the schooiboys who VIII compete IN
The same meet.
Sellers. IN his school days. attend
ed r. :. ~ while Baker attended P.
:. 9. The TWO champions plan 70
compete in the running shirts they
wore when striving for scholastic
athletic iaureis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25

4 horseman without legs was the
extraordinary sight witnessed the
other day in the Bots de Boulosn,.
Paris. The rider. AN old cavalry mai
used side saddle. 10 which he was
burkied for safety by strap at
tacred to the back of his belt. He was
accompanied ny mounted attendant.
The spectators showed their asi,nira-
ton for the piucky war victim. whose
love for the saddle mad overcome what
10 most people would seem an insur-
inuuntabie obstacle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
3RD INNING
RALLY WINS FOR
WHITE SOX TEAM

st. Louis. April 24.-Chicago's con-
centrated attack in the third inning.
consisted of three singles, pass. a
stolen base. Jackson's double and an
error by Williams producing four
runs. giving the White Sox the sec =
ond game of the series with st. Louis.
5 to = Score:
Chicago % 9 40 l 0 D o 0-5-i0-1
st. Louis . Q . 0 D o Q o. 6-1
Cicotte and Schalk: Sothoron and
MAYER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Giants Release Gillespie

New York. April 2+.-The New foTA
Nationals today announced the releaS .
OF John Gillespie. infielder. 20 the bang-
tamton club Of the international
League ami Pitchers Howard Clarsy
and Wilfred Ryan to the Rochester
c'ub Of he same league. The New Yo. <
club also announced the purchase OF
Lee King. ouitielder. from the Pits
burg club for the waiver price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
CUBS BUNCH )
RUNS IN I'D AND
WIN OVER PIRATES

Chicago. April GA second inning
bat ting rally combined with errors
enabled the Chicago Nationals TO win
from PittsbUrg today ) to !. Jim
Vaughn pitched steady bail for The
Cubs. and Cooper was strong in al.
except the second inning. Eight thous-
and people saw the opening. The score
Fittsburs 30 0 o Q -l-6-1
Chicago .....o ) 0 . o . Q 0 1855
Cooper and Schmidt; Vaughn and X l.
lifer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
FISHER SHINES
AND REDS WIN
FROM PIRATES

Cincinnati. April Array Fisher for
merry of the New York Americans.
pitched brilliantly for Cincinnati today
and the local team won the second
game OF the season by ) to !. Sherdei.
who was defeated in the opening game
yesterday. did better work today. Scor-:
St Louis II 0 9 0 o 0-l-s-i
Cincinnati 30 Q > Q 0 0 o-s-6-1
Sherde!l and Clemens: r. l. Fisher
and Rariden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Having recently purchased the ice
business of =. E. Colby. l am pre-
pared to supply he people of Oakland
with ice for the season. Notify or call
upon me not later than May list. 10.
Tel. 105-,. W. E. Vigue. Oakland Ne.
apr2leod1 "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
New Haven Club Sold

New Haven. Ct. April 2h-The
New Haven baseball club Of the
Eastern League was sold today to
George NJ Weiss. Il Yale man. who
has been identified with semi pro-
fessionai baseball here for several
year1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25

Just as soon as the terms of peace
are signed the trustees of the Catfe-
dral Of st. John the Divine will ap-
peal to the citizens Of New York in
a campaign for funds with which to
erect the nave. This was determined
upon n = meeting Of the trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
SkOWHEeAN

Mrs Florence Marson has arrived
from Bridgeport. CT. to visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph IL.
Murray. She was accompanied by
her little niece, Evelyn Bragg of
Portland.
Mrs. Harry Day and Miss Gladys
F Pennell went to Boston on the
noon train Thursday Mrs. Days
brother. color bearer. Stanley Moore
was to participate In the parade to-
day.
Mrs Derne J. Green left rhurs-
day on the midday train to visit
with her sister in Arlington. Mass,
for 4 few weeks.
The household goods If Mr. and
Mrs. Frank kilkenney. who former
~ resided in Cornviile. have been
shipped from this station this week
to Greenville. where the couple are
to reside.
The Tobey min in the Lar"ne
neighborhood will close down this
week on long lumber having cleaned
up the yard. The shingle saw viii!
be started next week. Gene Puffer
who has been employed at this mill,
severely spraIned his wrist in Il fall
, Recently. hut will doubtless soon be
able To resume his duties.
w. II. Boynton. who lives on the
River road. planted peas and po-
tatoes April 1G. He also has some
early chickens.
Mr. and Mrs. oIin Boiler receiv-
ed their friends at the home Of the
groom'S parents Thursday evening.
Their nIptials we're solemnized
earlier in the day.
At Il meeting Of the athletic coun-
ell Of the high school Wednesday Ce-
I Gil Briggs WAS elected manager Vt
next falls football team and Will
liam Phllbrick. assistant manager. \
report was given relative t. the en-
, .ertainment course receipts which
showed that about sl65 was cleared
for the entire course. Plans are be-
ing formulated for IA complimentary
, banquet for the girls Of the basket
: ball team IT an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
COLLEGE BASEBALL

Newton. Mass. April 24-Boston
College Of Vermont game
called at end 4th inning: rain
Medford, Mass, April a4-rufts-
Colby gam called at end second in
ming. rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
GIANTS GET
OUTFIELDER KING

Chicago. April 24-Manager Be-
deh of the Pittsburgh Nationals to-
DAY announced the sale of Lee King.
an outfielder. 10 the Giants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25

Mrs. H. Tobev Mooers started Nor
day noon On her return 70 Philade'-
PIMA.
Mrs. Lena Bellmore CIaoham uf
carmel vas a visitor IN town on
Wednesday, ana Thursday Friends
will regret "a learn that ne mother.
Mrs. Nellie Beilmore. * Ill at the
hcme OF another daughter in Va
terviile
additional news elsewhere in this
ISSUE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
By Prof. Charles r. Burnett


"The death of Prof. Files will De
.ravelv felt in college. town and
State. To his ability and hospitality
as a teacher, to which hundreds Of
his students can testify. he added
the ability Of an organizer He was
one Of the two men who, toEether.
tirst organized the internal admin
istration Of Bowdoin college. III
the office OF registrar. on the basis
Of efficiency. In the affairs OF the
town. in its business and social life.
he was widely effective. The ORA
matte club. the village improvement
society, as we'll rs local admins
trative matters. profited by his con-
structive energy. In a conversation at
the club not lonv since. heard him
described as a man who could not
be spared. And he was very kind
man. The last months Of his liz,
were months Of pain. patiently borne.
with great regard for others. The loss
of one community is in no way
measured by the space required to
record II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Aaris 9ouchard

The remains OF Marie Anne r.
Bnuchard was inferred at the GENE
ter" of our Lady Of LOurtles Thurs
day. The child was month and
days old and was the daughter VI
Lawrence and Agnes Wyr) Bouch-
ard and died Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Tributes TO LATE
PROF. FILES. BOWDOIN

Brunswick. Me. April -i.-Trlbutes 10
tie memoir OF George r Files. whose
gu,.meiy death occurred at Boston on
"Wednesday. were paid today by Pro-
fessor Wilmo, B. Mitchell and PROBE =
sor charles r Burnett two OF his COL
leagues on the Bowioin toiege faculty
a. follows:
Bv Professor ..'iimot 3. Mitchell. IN
the death Of Professor Files Bowdoin
college has suffered a great loss. Fer
more than y years he has been one
Of her most abIe and enthusiastic
-e3chers. one who achieved results by
eading rather than driving. His genial
and sympat hetic nature. his thorough
knowledge OF the subject which he was
teaching and his enthusiastic interest
IN IT. made Ills students fee! At once
that ne was their friend and counsellor
and aroused in them desire to do their
best As 4 member nj the faculty he
did not coniine his work TO the ciR*5.
room He vas interested in all the ac-
t:vities OF the college-socisi. dramat c.
musical and athletic. AS the flrst reg
is;rar ri the college he rendered
much needed service in syStematizins
and extending the work Of the office.
and as member Of the buildings and
grounds committee he has done much
toward making anu keeping the Bow
dom campus and it's buildings clean.
orderly and beautiful He has also
made the good Influence Of the college
felt in the town and the state by his
active participation in public Affairs.
His death is without doubt due to
Tie hard strain Of his work for the
Y. NJ. c. A. in France. In his death
hardly less unselfish and heroic than
if he had died in battle. his college.
which today deeply mCurns his loss.
may also take a solemn pride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-16
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully.
if YOU want to keep your hair looking
its best Nest soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkaii.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary muisified cocoanut oil
(Which is pure and greaseiess), ana
is better than the mos: expensive
soap or anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thorough
~. Simply mcisten the hair with
water and rub it in. 1t makes an
abundance OF rich. creamy laiher
which rinses on; easily. removing
every particle Of dust dirt, dandruf
and excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and 1t leaves the
scalp soft, and the hair fine and silky.
bright. iustrous. nuffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsi6ed cocoanut oil
at any pharmacy. it's very cheap. and
a few ounces win supply every mem
beE Of ths family 1oe- mnnths.-Ady.
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FREEDOM

Miss EHe Fiye attended the Q. E. $.
meeting at Thorndike Thursday.
April II.
The Freshman Prize speaking was
held at the church Thursday evening.
April IL The prizes wen, as follows;
For the boys. Wesley Tiboet;s; honor
able mention, Harding P. Bryant: for
the girls. Carrie Sylvester; honorable
mention. Myrtle Turner.
The remains Of Mrs. Simon Brad
street, who died at the State hospital at
Augusta were brought to her late home
IN South Freedom Friday. Services
were held a. the house Sunday.
The K. OF P offered the third de-
gree on two candidates Wednesday eve
ming. After the meeting delicious re-
f-eshmen,s Of "a, iwiches. cake and
coffee were served by the Pyth!an SIS
tiers.
Mr.. ard Mrs Frank Brown have
moved into Rose cottage on the Thorn
dixie road.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Clyde Higgins AID Mr..
Higgins father are the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs David Eustus.
The Sunday school Will give an Easter
concert at the Congregational church
Sunday evening. April %
Leon Wiggin was IN Belfast OF bus!-
ness FRIDAY and Saturday.
Earl Reynolds. who is working 70.
Phil Bryant, passed Sunday at his
home in Knox.
Isaac Crimes has gone 20 Massa chu-
s=;.s for Two weeks He was accom-
ranied by Archie knigh. OF No1tv.i,e,
F. A 'iS.
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Mt. VERNON

EAST-Fi-st Class Pvt. Fife Svenson
OF Vienna viii; visit Readheid Grange
Saturday. April ,s. and vii! talk aocu:
some c. his experiences over there"
M. S*enson enlisted in 1917. before he
.sas IS years Of age. He was wounded
and spent some time in a hospital.
Elder and Mrs. Carr Of Portland were
recent visitors o. Nj and Mrs. Roy ".
Carson.
Mrs Horace Hall has been passing
few days with Mrs Edward Phelps.
Wallace Stone has been saving wood
q, ALDER. Go-dons and Carl jacobs.
SOCTH-Niss Eleanor Fcgg is q:
home from her employment a. the
telephone Office during the absence CT
her mother. Mrs c. E. Fogs. who was
allied out OF the State by the death OF
her aunt.
The Dunn's corner school opened
for the spring ts-al Monday. April -
with Mss Alice shaw OF Auburn. as
teacher.
0. L. Dur- AMI L l. Johnson we're
business visitors in Augusta. Frida%.
Arthur g. wrigh. has been attend
ing the Methodist conference at Wat
e-,iile
Mrs Charles Hutchinson visited her
granddaughter Mss Agnes Ccpp in
Winthrop Saturday
John Danren has just returned
from a business trip to Harrington
ard vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-16

be that they are such as would not
receive their support and would at
the same time justify enemy re-
sistance against them. The humilia-
ton Of the Allies at reading their
peace terms in German papers Is too
obvious fer comment. but it is also
easy to see that IL they are capable
Of producing a revolt in Germany
they viii be used to blackmail the
council OF four into making them
over to suit the German world wreck
ers stin better. It may be possible
that the terms win not be any more
satisfactory to the Allied peoples.
and no peace will endure which does
not have their sanction and support
behind it.
To be permanent. the peace must
satisfy the victors in the war whether
it suits the Hun or not. and before
he is called upon to sign it the vic
tors are entitled to know what the
fruits Of the victory are to be.