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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Auburn Policeman in Trouble

Auburn Policeman in Trouble
After admitting that he wrote a
letter seriously rejecting on the Au-
burn Police Department and specifi-
cally attacking the character of Pa
trolman Staples of the New Auburn
beat, Joseph E. Boucher was dis
missed from the service, yesterday.
, His admission followed a thorough
investigation of the matter, and a
letter printed, herein, was, yesterday
received by Chief Mower, who acted
accordingly. Robert Chapman, re-
Gently returned FROM the service,
takes Mr.. Boucher's place.-Lewiston
| Sun.
Rsv.'J. e. Newton, RoekIand, Resigns
! Rev. J. Edward Newton has re-
signed the pastorate of the Congre-
gational church at Rockland to ac-
cept call from the Westville Con-
+, gregational church in New Haven,
where he will enter. upon his duties
! in September. Mr.. Newton went to
Rockland in January. 1913, and
served one year as Y. NJ. c. A. sec
rotary at home and abroad.
/ Bankruptcy Proceedings
The following petitions in bank
, ruptcy have been filed in the United
States district court in Bangor: Fred
Pond of Bangor, harness maker.
| Secured claims, none; unsecured,
$513.32. Harvey L. Gilbert of Bar
Harbor. secured claims $543.3O; un-
secured, $548.10. George D. Grass of
Monticello. Secured claims, 1857;
F! unsecured. $1074.
; Mary Daley Returns to Boston
A special sunrise session of the
! Bangor Police Court was held Mon
day morning to accommodate Chief
of Police Freeman G. Knowlton of
Franklin, Mass. who came for Miss
Mary Daley of Providence. charged
with the larceny of an automobile
the property of Shaban .Ariff of
Franklin and Boston. She pleaded
guilty, waived extradition and left for
Boston with the officer on the morn
! ing train.
| Probably Fatally Injured by Fall
William C. Winchester, aged So
proprietor of the Squanicook Inn. at
| West Townsend. Mass. received
probably fatal injuries early Monday
morning when he fell so feet from
the window of the Chase House at
Portland to an alley bac!: of that
building. His skull was fractured
and his right arm and three ribs
broken. George E. Roebuck of 81
Morningside avenue. New York City
I his roommate, said that Winchester
was i'll and went to the window tc
get fresh air. when he pitched for
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

song, Doris Shuman; recitation. "A
Boys Troubles Perley Leighton:
recitation. 1.-The Beautif--.: World"
Inez Reed; song. Mr.. G. T. Foster;
dialogue, Wanted, A Servant" An
ME Bradstreet. Velma Seekins.
Audrey Foster, Belle Doe, Inez Reed.
Lincoln Reed, Jessie Mitchell; reci-
tation, THE Little Seamstress."
Beatrice Mosher; recitation. 'Ad-
vice." James Evans; song, America
Once More" school: recitation. Got
to be a B." John Crommett; recita-
ton. Eleanor Hisler; recitation,
(Which General?" Marvin Pierce;
recitation. HE Ran the Night Ex-
PRESS" Jessie MITCHELL; recitation,
School Days." William Foster: rec
itation, 1.-The Little Country Girl"
Elsie Malcolm; recitation, puzzles"
Dana Quinnam: recitation, 'The Five
Senses" Enid Morrison; song. va
cation" Velma Seekins: recitation,
| Her Awful Dream" Gladys Proctor;
| recitation 1.-The First Flag" Marcia
| Hisler; song. Mr.. G. T. Foster; dia-
logue, 1.-The Census Taker." Aubrey
Mclaughlin, Doris Shuman, Arthur
Evans, Audrey Foster. Belle Doe:
| class ode, Grade TX; vaDedictory,
Annie Bradstreet. Remarks and
presentation of diplomas by Supt.
George E. Paine; remarks, DR.. Nor
rison. In behalf of the graduated
class Audrey Foster with appropriate
remarks presented the teacher, Mrs.
Mary E. Hall with a manicure set in
appreciation of her labors among
them the past year. Although sur
prised, Mrs. Hall responded with a
few we'll chosen words. Mrs. Susie
Crommett received the quilt which
TIE school children made and Mrs.
Addie Moody the center piece. Ice
cream was on sale and the proceeds
Of the evening were $3.50 which will
be used to purchase a bell for the
school house. The following pupils
were not absent during the term:
William Foster. Arthur Evans, Bea-
trice Mosher, Elsie Malcolm, Hazel
Hisler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
WEEKS MILLS

The graduating exercises Of the
ninth grade and closing exercises by
the other grades were held in Reeds
hall Thursday evening before 4 large
and appreciative audience. There
were six in the graduating class. viz,
Forest Hatch. Belle Doe. Annie Brad :
street. Aubrey Mclaughlin. Audrey
Foster. Jessie Mitchell and all intend
to enter Eigh school in the fall. The
following program was much en-
joyed: Professional march, school;
welcome song. school: recitation,
Work and Play" Hazel Hisier: rec
itation, i've learned the Two Times, y
Greta Seekins: recitation, when
Bonnie Runs the Farm" Halstead
Clifford: recitation. Vacation, I"
Hazel Crommett: recitation,
Books" Leon Malcolm: dialogue,
1.-THE Way to Windham." Forest
Hatch. Stanley Mosher; recitation,
They've Opened the Store" Stephen
Plummer: recitation. What Can
They do?" Dorothy Mitchell: recita-
ton. I'm Kept ln." Dana Foster:
recitation. Kansas Ben" Belle Doe;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
kjdraps Bio Farm

Gaberston. Tex.-One OF the most re.
Variable cases of kidnapping ever
known In the lower border region Of
Texas has come to the attention Of the
United States and Mexican authorities,
Jose Cantu. q peaceful landowner ar j
valley farmer. who has lived all his
life in Texas. was bodily transferred
to Mexico by a recent rise in the Rio
Grande. Along with him went 400 acres
of his most productive land and MANY
head Of livestock.
Under past decisions Of the Interna.
tional Boundary Commission, the centre
OF the bed % the Rio Grande II the div
iding line between the United States
and Mexico. The shifting Of the course
OF the cratic river places Mr.. Cantu
and much Of his property on the Mex;-
can side fthe stream and accor,in, :.
the Mexican authorities. he Is now
amenaols to the'law and taxes Of that
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

An evening session Of the Cover
nor and Council will be held this
"wednesday evening. with hearings
scheduled on three pardon petitions.
Clyde o. Leeman Of Bowdoinham,
serving four months for larceny:
Thomas liulkerin of Portland, serv-
ing 10 to 20 years for rape and Hugh
Pinkerton Of Sherman. serving 8
years for incest. @
Three other petitions are also on
the continued list. Emery F. Ward
Of Limestone. serving to 8 years
for assault with intent to kill; Har-
vey Stymiest Of Loggieville, N. b.,
serving 10 to 20 years for rape;
and John T. Anderson of Brewer,
serving to 8 years for assault with
intent to commit rape.
It also being the regular monthly
meeting, 1t Is expected that a con-
siderable amount Of business will
come up for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
State House Chat

state Rouse Cnat
Secretary James F. Bagley Of thu
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tions and Miss Elizabeth Leslie, as
sistant supervisor of the Mother's
Aid and Children's Guardians. are in
Boston to attend on Wednesday and
Thursday the Tri- State conference OF
the Children's Societies. The states
in the conference are Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,.
Miss Gertrude E. Hall. supervisor of
Mothers Aid and Children's Guar
dams, was at the Office on Tuesday,
having returned from her vacation.
Governor Milliken attended Bates
Alumni day at Lewiston on Tuesday
and will be present at the Commence
ment exercises Wednesday. Adjutant
General Presson, Capt. L. NJ. Hart and
some other member Of the Governors
staff will accompany him today.
J.F. Ashford Of Thorndike. messen-
ger Of the Maine Senate and who has
for several months been with the Au-
tomobile Bureau, Department of
State, will finish his duties there to-
day and will leave on Friday for
Washington, D. c., where on July 1
he will begin his new duties as folder
for the United States Senate.
Automobile plates No. $4,000 were
issued on Tuesday. June "a. the hold :
er of that number being Harry N
Thurlow of 20 Highland street, Bath.
! Me. The final number issued Tues
| day was 1904. The registration is
now considerably ahead of last year
the month of June showing decided
gain over last June and the grand to-
tai already exceeding the entire re-
| ceipts Of 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
CHINA

SOUTH-Mrs. r. c. Maxwell was
called to Augusta on Sunday by the
death of Mrs. Mary Perkins who re-
sided here not long ago. Her
daughter Mrs. +. w. Halves. has the
sympathy of friends at South China.
kahleel Totah preached on Sunday
forenoon at Friends chapel. He and
hi. wife are soon to take up their
work as missionaries in Palestine.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Jones, ]. H.
Holmes, Mrs. Ida c. Jones. Mrs. E.
F. Whitehouse and Miss Aurie Aus
tin attended the District S. S. Con-
vention at Albion on Saturday the
21st. The program was very inter-
esting, although the attendance was
smaller than usual,
Melvin Hutchinson of North Vas
salboro and party of friends were
at his cottage at China Lake for the
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Lincoln Jones and
mother. Mrs. Eta Sibley left on Mon
day for Providence, r. l.. to attend
the ". E. Yearly Meeting of Friends
held there through the week and over
next Sabbath.
H. w. Austin and ]. A. Jones are
late additions to the ranks Of auto
owners.
H. and H. F. whitehouse were at
home over the week end. and re-
turned to Pemaquid Harbor on
Monday.
There will be a Red Cross meet
ing on Thursday of this week at the
library. A large amount of work
on hand. and those unable to attend
the meetings can have work. to do at
their homes. e..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Brown are re-
joicing over the arrival Of little
grandson. which makes q total of five
grandchildren.
The LakevieY school closes a very
successful term of Is weeks. taught
by Mrs. Ina Plaisted on Friday. A
picnic will be held on that day at
Crosman's Point.
Every man available in the village
was called to Weeks Mills by the fire
which destroyed the large garage
owned by Harry Reed Of that place.
The fire was caused by the bursting
of large vulcanizer. The loss is
estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
ALBION

Verna Gould who has been teach
ing in South China, has closed her
school and returned home.
Olive Gould is passing a few days
in town, having closed->her school in
E. Winslow.
Helen Davis is at home from
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Lamb Of Range
ley are visiting in town.
All the schools except those at the
village closed June 20.
The High school and public schools
at the village close June q. The
graduation exercises of the high
school will be held June 26.
Quite a number from South China,
Clinton and East Benton were pres
ent Saturday at the district S. S.
convention.
Mrs. w. ]. Weir Of Portland was
in town Saturday to speak at the
district S. S. convention.
A unique entertainment, a Tom
Thumb Wedding was given at the
Grange hall Friday evening The
little bride, Thelma Hussey and
groom Lawrence Sanborn, seemed to
realize the dignity Of the situation
and all the children did well in their
various parts. The little men in their
, dress suits and the little women with
their different costumes. presented a
very pleasing picture.
Abel Spaulding. one of our gener-
Gus citizens. gave lobster supper to
the Odd Fellows, and few invited
guests Friday. June 20. 1t took $50
pounds to grace the occasion in the
manner Mr.. Spaulding desired. The
returned soldiers were invited and
| also the civil war veterans. Athletic
contests and music by the Albion
Band furnished the entertainment. 1t
was an occasion long to be remem-
| bered by those who were present.
Copeland Higgins
! John o. Copeland and Francis Hig-
gins were united in marriage Satur-
day. June Fl. at the brides home by
the Rev. N. M. Heikes.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Thompson of
Dorchester. Mass. are in town on
business.
Mrs. Geneva Wentworth who has
been teaching in West Gardiner has
closed her school and returned home.
Ella Fuller Of Waterville passed
Sunday at J. C. Gould's.
Rev. N. NJ. Heikes preached the
baccalaureate sermon Sunday to the
seniors Of Besse High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson of
I! Winthrop were callers in town, Sun
day.
Miss Carrie Fuller and Charles
Kidder Of Waterville were in town
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pierce, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Fuller and daueh-
ter Ruth, and Miss Helen Burrill,
from South China, were callers in
town Saturday evening.
SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Crommett who have been visiting
her daughter and husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Coffin of Wiscasset have
returned to their home
There will be a box social and ice
cream sale Thursday evening. June
Goth at the Davis school house in
South Freedom.
Roy Applebee of Fairfield is bunch
ing shingles for H. S. Duran for an
| indefinite time.
| Walter Marks Of Aroostook county
is visiting his brother and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Marks at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Quimby and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
/ Marks and son Donald and Mr..
! Marks brother were calling on rela-
) tives in Canaan Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
IF YOU NEED A MEDICINE
YOU SHOULD HAVE the REST

Although there are hundreds Of pren.
arations advertised. there 10 only one
that really stands out pre-eminent A n
medicine for diseases of the kidnevs.
liver and bladder. y
DR.. Kilmers swamp-R Root is not roc.
commended for everything.
A sworn certificate Of purity In With
every bottle. You may receive a sample
size bottle Of Swamp Root BY Parcei
Post: Address DR.. .Kilmer & Co., Binx.
For sale at all drug store in In 70 ana
medium sise bottles. also mention the
AugustA Daily Kennebec Joufnal.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
Public Utititiss

Three hearings were scheduled for
Tuesday morning before Public
Utilities Commission, but the testi-
mony in the Pen>bscot Light &
Power Co. for authority to issue Sc
curities was heard Monday.
Cyrus r. Upper of Boothbay Har-
Dor appeared for that town in the
matter Of the Squirrel Island Cor
poration versus the Town of Booth
bay Harbor. with H. w. Bishop. a
water commissioner Of Boothbay
Harbor, and Weston M. Hicks, a
civil engineer, who has been en-
ployed in connection with a valua-
ton of the water plant, as witnesses.
No one appeared for the Squirrel
Island Corporation.
Charles L. Andrews of Augusta
appeared for the company in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

When a boy or young man gets
into a "scrape" he is supposed to
have gotten into some kind Of dew
iltry. but the old meaning is some
what different. A "scrape" is a hole
which deer dig in the ground at GER
tain seasons Of the year. and the man
who fell into one Of these holes was
usually lucky to get out with a brok-
en- bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
No Eurlouoh In 80 wears

Camp Sherman. Chillico'Het =.
Thirty years aso John piehhi, II
mental sergeant major IN the '''A "A,
try regiment. enlisted in the
and since that time has never ~,
sent from duty. He has hee'' y" -
continuously and never io"""
to ask for a furloush. I'M
Diehm has made appi'ca'''"
tired from the service. ~
Diehm's remarkable recolu ~, rl
der was brought to light "hen n,,,ul
tary authorities recused MS apr '.,ics
for discharge. He has seen ~ ssd
all parts Of the world. and is NV
ing his seventh enlistment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

According to a little book on symbo-
lism which Lady Glenconner had pr.
vately printed for her friends. the harle-
cuinade is Of sacred origin: The Or
deals through which the halequin (who
Is the Unknown) and columbine (the
,ouI pass are the tribulations of the
spirits in the material phase of exist
ence. The clown represents the world
and the pantaloon the body. Possibly
many clowns and pantaloons all over
the country are unaware of this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
WHITEHEAD
Herbert e, Heath

The funeral of the late Herbert E.
Heath was held at the Plains Union
Chapel Friday afternoon. Rev. W..
E. Brooks Of Jefferson. spoke very
comforting words Among the floral
display special mention should be
made of beautiful set piece Of pinks
from the superintendent of the W..
w. & F. p. r. of which the deceased
had been station agent, at Head
Tide. for manv years. Deservedly
popular with the officials as well as
the travelling public. also a beautiful
sight Of Gala lilies from the choir Of
the Baptist church Of Alma, where he
sang many years. He is survived by
one brother. Elwood. with whom he
made his home. The bearers were C..
J. Cheney. D. e. Matthews. p. E..
Jewett and Frank Robinson. Inter.
ment in the family lot at whitefleld
cemetery. +
Mrs. Estella Richardson Of Fair.
field. is visiting her cousin, Elwood
Heath.
Master George Matthews Of Gardi-
ner. is visiting his grandparents.
coming over on Ills bicycle.
Mr.. Owen of Gardiner. who has
been carpentering for D. E. Mat
thew. left for home Monday night. ,
A telegram has been received from
Harry Mcdonald. notifying his par
ents OF his safe arrival In New York
from service overseas. "All o. K.",
Harry left last fall. He has gone to
camp.
Robert Taylor recently suffered a
severe shock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bradstreet Of
Gardiner visited Mr.. Bradstreet's sis.
ter. Mrs. Clara Matthews Sunday.
Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette and daueh.
ter Beulah Of Woolwich were week.
end guests Of Mrs. A. G.. Houdlette
attending the graduation at Bridge
Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Houdlette. who
are at New Harbor. were In town
Friday to attend the funeral Of the
late Herbert E. Heath. also Mr.. and
mrs. Willis Mansir Of Pittston and
John Cate Of Dresden.
Eddie Pulsifer Of Pittston waa a
business caller at Fairview Monday.
John Dockendorff entertained for
the weekend his cousin John Dock
endorn OF Bowdoinham and his sis.
ter. Lydia Ann Of the West.
sunday night the cold cleaned IN
the farmers gardens in some p,ase.
IN this vicinity. as q larger crops.
some report loss Of entire bean crop.
saturday night the temperature was
the lowest, but We must keep go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
FAYETTE

All the schools in town closed Fri
day except the Mills school which
wili be In session two days more.
Mr.: ana Mrs. Charles Ham Of
Frankfort. Ind. arrived Saturday to
pass the summer at their camp be-
side Lovejoy Qopd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
STATE HOUSE
Meeting and Gov Wednesday, Is

case Of the Rumford Falls and Bethel
Street Railway. which petitions for
an extension Of its charter and cor
porate powers. with Oville ]. Gonya
of Rumford Falsl as q witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

One of Raphaels iaf' :, GAS sol
ings. La Belle Jardiniere secppd
q few yeass ago in a ia,.s ~, paf
hand shop for so t" i, a' Soo faf I
chaser. who was offered Nv"
in q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

New York city has insured the life
Of Frederick C.. MacMonnies, the
sculptor. paying a premium Of $3.50 a
year, to protect the city from loss
during the time the sculptor is at
work on a new fountain for the City
Hall Park. Mr.. MacMonnies is now
putting the finishing touches on the
fountain, which he has been working
on for seven years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

HuOOSO al DoCh VI
Ears" and inserted
in the nostrils. and
Common Sense Di-
rections for Care of
Hearing" which ac-
companies each bot
tie, tells you exactly
how to take care Ct
your own case. Do
not be misled by
substitutes or imi-
tations. The only
genuine EAR OIL"
IL A. o. Leonard
Ear Oil. 1t is the
ORIGINAL and has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25
Relieves Deafness, Stops Head Noise,
Reg. U. S. Patent Of1ca

of Head Noises
the Eusachian Tube which
the head and the result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

relieved hundreds
people of Troubles No matter how long have
relieved Why you?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-25

II statistics could be compiled show
Ing the number Of men who have q sud-
den and sneakins tmpuias to Get the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-10
BOOTS DURNELL IS
REFUSED A LICENSE
Jockey Club Keeps Ban on
Noted Trainer-F. Ambrose
Clark Made Member.

Charles r. Boots Durnell. who was
ono OF the foremost trainers on the
American turf a decade ago. was de-
MED trainers license yesterday after
noon at the annual meeting OF the
Jockey Club. held at IS East Torty-frst
street. Durnell earned the wrath Of the
turf authorities before the repeal OF the
fercy Gray law and since then has spent
most OF his time on the race courses of
France and England.
At the meeting F.. Ambrose Clark, the
noted sportsman OF this city. was elected
member. r. r. Hitchcock, H. X.
KNAPP and Andrew Miller were re-
elected stewards for a term Of three
years. The treasurer'e report and the
report OF the chairman OF the breeding
bureau OF the Jockey Club were read
and approved.
Those who attended the meeting were
r. X. Sturgis. H. X. Knapp. Archibald
Barklle, John r. Cowdin. Robert L.
Gerry, r. Gray Griswold. Andrew Miller.
John Sanford, George Widener and
Richard T. Wilson. Jr.
After the meeting OF the Jockey Club
the stewards met and reelected Major
August Belmont chairman. F. X. Sturgis
vice cha irnan and II. K. Knapp
secretary and treasurer. Messrs. Hitch
cock. Knapp and Miller were appointed
license committee. Major Belmont
was not present.
Three other meetings were held in the
home of, the club during the day. The
Saratoga Association, OF which Richard
T. Wilson. Jr., is president met and re-.
elected all OF It's officers
I. ]. r. Muurling was chosen presiden,
of the United Hunts Racing Association
at the annual meeting OF that associa-
ton. Capt. r. q. Won Stade was elected
first vice president and r. Ambrose
! Clark second vice-president. Four d.
rectors were elected.
| They are Capt. Perry Belmont. r
Ambrose Clark, !. j. n. Muurl!ng and
Edwin + whitney. Those who attended
! this session we're w. r. Coe, Capt. Vor
! Stade, Charles E. Mather. Leonard
! Jacob. F. r. Bryan. Morton L. Schwartz
Capt. Lewis L. warinG. Major A. C.
Schwartz. John NICE. Bowman and f
Ambrose Clark.
! The National Steepiechase and Hunts
Association held It's annual meeting and
chose Major Belmont president and
! Henry Morris vice-president. Harry
| Page was chosen vice-president but de
cllned the honor. Henry Morris, Henri,
. w. Bull and Joseph E. widener vert
| appointed stewards for O term OF two
years.