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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
White and Dundee Draw

New York, Aug. 10-Charlie White
of Chicago and Johnny Dundee Of
New York went ten rounds to a draw
at an open air arena here tonight
Both are lightweights. Paul DOYLE
claimant of the New England well
terweight title, was given the judges
decision over Marty Cross of New
York Johnny Buff. claimant of the
American flyWeight championship
received the judges decision over
Charley Ledoux, French bantam
weight. at the end of their ten round
bout. but the crowd expressed dis
approval of the verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Union Job Printers
To Work for 44-HOur Week

Quebec Que. Aug. 10.--The a hour
week in job printing establishments
will be the goal of members of the in
ternational typographical union, and
if that is assured efforts will be turn
ed to secure the same hours in the
plants of newspapers.
resolution urging the members 70
bend all their energies to those ends
was adopted today by the delegates
attending the annual convention of
the union. The vote was unanimous
and was taken without debate
The delegates. after a heated debate
defeated motion to reduce salaries
of executive officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Find Man Dead
Who Shot Cousin
for Jilting Him

Asbury Park, \. j., Aug. 10.-Arca
Picone of Brooklyn. who disappeared
after killing his cousin. Miss Cam
melli Maccanico. on Aug. g. because
she refused to marry him, was found
shot to death today in the room in
which he killed the girl
Police. who found the body with
four bullet wounds through the chest.
are trying to determine whether Pr
cone committed suicide or was lured
to the room by friends of the murder
ed girl and killed. The house has
been unoccupiaj since the shooting of
the MasSanico girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
NATIONAL. HOME

Officer of the day Capt. Stephen l..
Watson.
Capt. L. l.. Clark has returned from
It few days passed in Portland.
William l.. Blake has been granted
a furlough to visit relatives in Fail
River.
James V. McClosky of Phoenixville.
Pa late Co. p, 23d L. s. Inf, has been
transferred 10 the Battle Mountain
Sanitarium at Hot Springs, S. d.
William II. Eccles of Pawtucket
late Co. L, I'll r. I. Inf, has been
transferred here from the Pacific
Branch.
The returns from passes Wedncs-
day. Ambrose Mason from Bath. jos
eph Brown from Boston, Joseph Carr
from Lawrence and James E. Dolan
from Boston.
The returns from furloughs
Wednesday, Were: George f. Hayes
from Farminsto2 William May from
Providence. James II. Drown from
Hot Springs. Ark. and Joseph E. God
dard from Worcester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
American Sugar
Passes Dividend
on Common Stock

; New York, Aug. 10-The American
Sugar Refining company today
passed its dividends of $1.1J on com
mon stock. but declared its regular
quarterly dividend of $l.I5 on pre-
ferred.
The stock Immediately broke three
points to 81 ii, the low level of the
year.
statement issued by Earl D.
Babst. said that since the crisis a
year ago in the sugar industry the
company has been without adequate
earnings on its refining operations.
Its income from Investments has de-
creased also. Meanwhile, it has tax
en- losses on inventory and by reason
of reputation of contracts for sugar
sold to the trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
MANUFACTURES IN WATERvIlLE
AS REPORTED BY 1919 CENSUS

washington, D. c.. Aug. 6. 1921
preliminary statement of the gen.
eral results of the 1920 census of
manufactures. covering, the year
1919, for Waterville, Maine was is
sued today by the Bureau of the
Census. Department of Commerce
The figures are preliminary and
subject to such change and correc-
ton as may be found necessary from
further examination OF the re-
ports.
The census of manufactures, 1910
like that of 1914, excluded the hand
trades, the building trades, and the
neighborhood industries, and took
account only OF establishments con-
Quoted under the factory system
The word establishment" as used in
the census reports may mean more
than one mill or plant. provided
they are owned or controlled and
operated by a single individual. part
nership. corporation, or other owner
or operator and are located in the
same town or city.
The reports were taken for the
calendar year ending December 81
1919. or the business year of estab-
lishment most nearly conforming to
that calendar year.
The census inquiry calls for the
total amount of capital, both owned
and borrowed, invested in the bust
ness. but excludes the value of rent
ed property. In addition to the
component materials which enter in
to the value of products, the cost of
materials in this summary includes
the cost of fuel. mill supplies, and
rent of power and heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

A number OF members of the Cham
her OF Commerce went to Good Will
Zines Wednesday noon to attend the
celebration Of the Old Home Week of
Clinton which was held in the Pines
yesterday. fine dinner was served
by Hinckley Grange whic., was fully
appreciated by the Watervillc visit
ors The party came back full Of
praise for the beauties of the place
and they enjoyed the program. Their
only regret was that not more of the
members were able to be present, but
from one cause or another others
were unable to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Tennis Pairinas at Cleveland

Cleveland, Aug. 10-The pairings
for the matches in singles in the
semi-fnals of the Davis Cup tennis
match to be contested at the May
field Country Club. Thursday Fri
day and Saturday were made today.
Erik Tegner of Denmark meets Nor
man Peach of Australia tomorrow.
while J. o. Anderson of Australia is
pitfed against Vagn Ingerslev.
The doubles will be played Friday
and the remaining singles Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Arthur Tobie Of Waterville called
at the Commercial Office Tuesday af-
ternoon seeking assistance in his
search for the whereabouts of his
father George Tobie. who had NOV
ed from Charleston several years ago
70 some unknown place. His move
ments were traced to Bangor, from
there to Eddington where it was
found that he had sold a farm he
owned there two or three years ago.
1t was reported that Mr.. Tobie had
moved to Orrington but Tuesday af-
ternoon no trace OF him in Orring-
ton could be discovered. The son
iett Tuesday afternoon to make a
personal search in that vicinity. Any
person with information concerning
the Young mans father is requested
10 notify the Commercial immedi-
atcly.--Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Railroad Shopmen
Kick at Piece System

Chicago Aug. 1O--Railroad shop
men ibid strong protest before the
United States Railroad Labor board
today against the piece work system
Of doing repair work and against
any system of pay which would
eliminate extra pay for over time.
The employees representatives ap-
peared at the opning OF four day
hearing, replying to arguments fay.
oring establishment of piece work
presented by the carriers last spring
Chairmen of systems declarations
from 20 roads told the board they
would never willingly work the piece
work system again or work on any
plan which did not provide extra pay
for overtime, holidays and Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

The Hazards OF Gardiner gave the
Home boys a hard game here
Wednesday after the supper hour,
IoSus winning the game to y. Pea
body pitched four and one third inn
ingS, allowing double and triple and
single and one run. Perry relieved
him und was touched up for six hits
and three runs. Brennan did effect
i've work for the Home team, allow
ing only four hits, and tanning Is
men.
1here were no runs until the
fourth when Kelly hit to left and
Maschadri to center Jordan hit to
left and both runners tried for home
but Mascadri was just stride too
late. Blair was out on a fly to Hesel-
ton and Goggin went out of strikes.
For Togus Eastman hit and scored
on the triple of Cooper. Burke put
up fly to Goggin and Greeley hit
to short scoring Cooper Glazier
famed.
In the fifth with one down Bren-
nan hit to right for three bags, and
scored on the bad throw in from the
field. Watson was passed, Heselton
famed and Eastman was thrown out
by short.
In the sixth with one down Ma
schadri hit, Jordan was safe on
Eastman's error. Blair was out on a
fly to third. and Burke's tumble gave
Goggin life and Maschadri a run.
Dlvis was out Watson to Heselton
In the ninth, with one down Cog
gin drew a pass. Davis famed, and
tumble at short put Grant on first.
Perry lifted a high one to Glazier but
he failed to hold it and Goggin
crossed the plate with the score
three all Moore was out Watson to
Heselton.
1t was up to the Home boys to get
a run so Greeley drew a walk. Glaz-
icr singled, but Pratt lifted a high
foul to third. Greeley was nailed by
a fine peg by Blair to third blocking
steal. Brennan got walk and
Watson hit filling the bases with two
out. Heselton drove the ball to short
and managed to beat the throw to
first with GlaZier home. The score
TnCIrc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Exports and Imports
Show Falling Off'-JHly

Washington. Aug. 1O-Exports and
imports continued their steady de.
cline during July but the country's
trade for the money resulted in u
favorable balance of $144 100000, &C.
cording to a statement issued tonight
by the commerce department.
Exports for the month aggregated
$500 600. 900 as compared with S;;36.
100000 last month and $651 900. 900
in July 1920. Imports for July to-
tailed $17S.000.OO0 against $1S5 900,
900 last month and $J37 900, 900 in
July a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
jap Gift to Y. NJ. c. A.

New York. Aug. 10-A gift of TO-
600 yen has been made to the Young
Mems Christian Association by the
Japanese emperor and empress in
recognition OF services to Japanese
troops in Siberia. it was announced
tonight. Similar accounts were Civ
en- for service in the Russo Japanese
war and WREN the first Y. NJ. c. A.
delegation was sent to aid soldiers OF
the allied countries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

special car from the A. & X. cleo
tric road went to the station Wcdnes-
day forenoon to meet party of sew
erai officials of the road who are 60
ing over the whole system to ascertain
conditions. In the party were Frank
Silliman of Philadelphia. Edward
Graham of Bangor. Alfred Sweeney of
Lewiston. general manager OF the
road: G. W. Bowie of Augusta, super
intendent of the Augusta district;
william Buttertield superintendent of
transportation: William Blake, super
intendent Of track. and Fred Emery.
electrical engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Company G will leave Waterville
Saturday morning next at $50
o'clock by special train for Camp
Deyens for their annual Is days
tour OF duty which will last from
the 18th to the 9th inclusively.
There will be about so men under
the command of Capt. Parker Foss.
Major I. f. Thomas of this city will
also attend in his official capacity of
Major OF the Second Battalion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

On Sunday next at ; O'Clock in the
afternoon. Mrs. Lulu Loveland Shep-
ard will talk at the Getchell Street
Free Baptist church to women only,
on THE Mormon Menace" In the
evening at 7:30 o'clock she will talk
to the public on the same question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

William Erb of Philadelphia, a
former Colby man. who is visiting at
his home in Hallowell. called on
James l.. BOYLE Wednesday. Mr..
Erb and Mr.. Boyle both served in
the 101st Sanitary train during the
late war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs Phil Jones of Ban
gor were calling on friends in the
city Wednesday. Mr.. Jones was for
merly fullback on the University of
Maine football team and has played
here several times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mrs Ida Taylor Hersom. who has
been i'll for several months. is now
nearly fully convalescent Mrs. Her
som feared at one time she would
have to discontinue her business,
past few weeks. will make this un-
necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

James and Ralph Doherty of Ban
gor were in the city Wednesday.
James Doherty will take the place of
Mrs VI. J. Heminger. manager of
the Postal telegraph office during
her vacation, which will begin next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mrs. Chester Frost and daughter,
rudora the Misses Mary and Annie
Kearns and Clarence Emomns, went
10 China Tuesday evening to attend
,be drama and dance given in the
Grange hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Or. Donald Il. Cragin of Hart
ford. Conn. was in the city We'd
nesday calling on friends. DR.. Crag-
il left last evening for Pennington
10 ioin Mrs Cragin and the children
al the home OF his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

", and Mrs. W. A. Hill of Oak
.,ree, have returned from Swan
lake al Searsport. where they have
heep RAISING two weeks at their
summer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Through transformation

Through misinformation it was
stated in the Journal Wednesday
morning that the City Hotel is to
be under the management of John
Witheee. 1t is Leonard Withee who
has leased the house and not John
Leonard Withee who is employed in
Steele's market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Mary Thayer. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. f. Thayer of Nudd
street is passing Il few weeks at the
Luther Gulick Girls camps at South
CaSco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Falls. VT. arrived in the city
Wednesday afternoon and is a guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. w.
SAWYER of Boutelle avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

,,-s yuella Ellis of Boutelle ave-
- will return today from Belgrade
.h.re she has been at her summer
lame for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Wheeler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II. Newell land Mrs.
A L. Prouty passed the day
Wednesday at the Wheeler cottage
at MessalOnskee lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

= 5. Dunn. the Silver street tail
~ ;s Al the home of relatives in
Mount Vernon. He has been quite
N there but is improving. His
sbon is closed during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

urs C.. w Meader and son, Car
- will leave this morning for
,v where they will visit friends
.o- three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

THO Misses Martha and Florence
.,e,lv have returned from their
.,+;on which they passed in Old
o,chard and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Peter Libby of Old Town has
returned to her home after a visit
with relatives and friends in this
city, Hallowell and Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Nee Guy Higgins and daughter,
~ Presque Isle, are guests of
w.. vi MS mother. Mrs. Mary
-,;or Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

S l.. Berry has just returned from
a seven days advertising campaign
through Maine for the Central Maine
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Earned runs. ToguS ), HAZARDS I.
Three base hits. Cooper. Brennan.
Two base hits. Eastman. Stolen
bases Watson. Heselton. Greeley,
Kelly. Masciadri Jordan Goggin.
Struck out by Brennan 10 by Pea
body /. by Perry 6. Double plays
Davis and coegin. Hit by pitched
ball bv Peabody. by Perry. Passed
ball Greeley. Base on balls bv
Brennan fGoegin) bv Peabody ,.
fWatson. Brennan>. nv Perry .
(Gree'ev and Brenrcr). TTmni"n
McMullen and T.angelier. Time 40.
Attendance 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

London. Aug. 10-The London
Times understand that Premier
Lloyd George fully intends to accept
the Invitation to the Washington
conference as the official representa-
tive Of Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Cyril Jolly has passed the eXami-
nation for the practice of law before
the Maine bar and will be associated
with the law firm of Andrews, eNl-
son and Gardiner of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Aloma Leighton. who was
operated on at the Sisters hospital
"Wednesday morning was reported in
the afternoon as resting comfort
ably. 1t wa; ra Their a serious case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

George Finnimore and Perley
Butler have been engaged as drivers
of the new motor sprinkling truck
for the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Osborne re-
turned Wednesday afternoon from
Swanville where they have been for
the past two weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Sarah e. Magoon OF Brewer
is d guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Whitcomb of Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Doris Rogers of oNrth Vas
osho,o is the guest of Miss Caro-
lon corson of Elm street for a few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Florence f. Cook and Miss
Mabel Keay of Auburn are passing
few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

,;ss Pauline Meader has gone to
~, Reach to visit her aunt,
fop 1I;ob Stevens, for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Herbert Proudman of Myrtle
street has returned from a 10 days
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Miss Dora SouuSe of Brunswick
is visiting at the home of her uncle,
H w. Sawyer of Q Boutelle avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

James T. Boylan of Main street
left Wednesday afternoon for New
York for a 10 days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

j. Raymond Ahearn and william
Doyle of Bangor were in the city
Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Col. and Mrs. f. +. Boothby will
go to Lisbon Falls today to attend
the reunion of the 10th Maine Infan-
try Of which Col Boothhy is an hon
Orary member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

r. r. Lane of Westbrook was a
business caller in the city Wednes
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
VALUE OF PRODUCTS

The value of products represents
their selling value or price at the
plants as actually turned out by the
factories during the census year and
may have little relation to the
amount OF the sales for that year.
VALUE ADDED BY MANCFAC-
TCRE
The value added by manufacture
represents the difference between
the cost of materials used and the
value of the products manufactured
from them.
SUMMARY FOR THE CITY
A comparative summary for the
city for 1914 and 1919 follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Paul X. Fraser. who has been at
the NJ. G. A. boys camp at Win
,hrop this summer left Wednesday
afternoon for business trip to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Joseph n. Coffin

The death Of Joseph Fl. Coffin oc-
Cured in the hospital here Wednes-
day evening. He was born in Wei
stcr May y, ls45. He was carpen-
ter for many years. He enlisted in
Co. G. 1st Me. Cav. at Augusta. Oct
o 1861. and was discharged at Augusta
Nov. %, 1861. He came to this Home
from Auburn, Oct. S. 1907. He was a
member Of the Home guard force. also
a company sergeant at different times
He was mar well liked by his COM
rades. He is survived by two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. L. J. Hatch of Augusta and
Mrs. j. +. Coombs of Auburn. and
several grandchildren. one of whom is
Mrs. George s. Gates at the Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Emery and
daughters. the Misses Dorothy, Ha
eel, Ruth and Grace. and Miss Sarah
Roberts. all of Providence, r. l..
and Mrs. Prudence Skidmore of
Gardiner visited in the city Wednes
day with Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Deane.
Union street Mrs. Emery and
Miss Roberts were formerly resi-
dents of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11

y group of about IS ladies' of the
st. Anne Society of the st. Francis
Desalles church at aWterville, heidi
their annual outing and picnic We'd
nesday at Island Park. The trip was
made by special car from Water
Vile. and the days program was
featured by games. singing, and a
sail down the lake in Capt. Per-
nette's launch. All had a very en-
joyable time. The officers of the so
ciety are: President. Mrs. Silver
Pairier; vice president, Mrs G B,
Martin; treasurer, Mrs. James Ma
gee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-11
Thursdays Concert Program

March-"Miss Trombone" Fillmore
oVerture--F Frau Meisterin.' Suppe
Waltzes-" Moonlight and Starlight"
Florence Reed
Selection from Lily of Killarney"
Heinicke
Daphne Laurendeau
Militairc,' Robinson