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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
wATERMELoNs As A NUISANCE.
The Vines Have Overrun the Imperial
Valley Of California.

The common watermelon is reported to
nave become nuisance in what is known
fornia. The facts in the case teach anew
the lesson of caution in introducing
strange plants or animals into new dis
tricts, or In especially lpromoting their
growth before it is learned how they will
behave in the unknown environment.
The Imperial valley four years ago was
uncultivated for lack of water Then q
canal was completed and many new farms
were opened. Watermelons were planted
and flourished abundantlY In fact, they
throve so well that the farmers could not
consume or find a market for all OF them,
and they rotted on the ground.
In the irrigation of the land the seeds
were scattered everywhere and grew
everywhere. Watermelon vines sprang up
where they were not wanted, choking the
wheat, harley and other crops. The soil
and the climate seem SO suited to the wa
termelon that 1t threatens to displace all
other plants. From the bearer Of a valua-
BILE fruit the watermelon plant has be-
come noxious weed.
valley farmers should have no trouble in
points the way Tor them to make spe-
they are having something Of the WE'LL
known experience of Australia with the
rabbit and the thistle. The experience of
central Kansas with the soft maple fur
nishcs still closer parallel.
The early settlers on the Kansas
prairies naturally wanted trees and
sought those which would grow rapidly.
They found in the soft maple a tree that
seemed especially adapted to their re-
Quirements. 1t was native and of great
size, though not very numerous along the
streams. Trial soon proved that It would
grow almost anywhere. So the Kansans
planted naples in great numbers and re-
joiced in their shade But they soon
found that this pleasure had its penalties.
With the maple came q green worm that
fed upon It's leaves. covered the roads and
invaded the houses, to the dis<ust and dis
comfort of the people After struggling
with the pest for years the Kansans final
" discovered the truth. BY multiplying
naples they had SO increased the food
supply Of thssworm that its natural enc
mics. even won assisted by men, could
no longer keep II down. The problem was
solved by cutting down q large part Of the
maple trees and substituting others
Probably the Imperial valley farmers
will have to make q business Of Destroy
ing watermelon plants where they are not
wanted. Meanwhile their lack Of caution
in introducing q plant into an unkn0N4|
environment Is giving them trouble and
spectacle of q district where Watermelon1
are 80 abundant as to be not only value
less. but Getrimental.-Chdcago Inter
Ocean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
WlSCASSET, WATERvlLlE 4
PENNINGTON RAILROAD.

Arrangements Of trains in effect Oct
.s;srs H ssxs wo.'o c. 1sE N CHINA Nina
Lake Lake, s. China, Weeks Mills JunctioM9'
Mhitefield. Preble's. Whiteneld,, Hea9
Tide; sheepscot. arriving Wtscassef' sS
LIS =. NJ. leave wlnslow for n. Vessn ,.
ssalboro. E. vassalboro, Clark's CAina a
LAKE, ase; South China, arriving Weeks MINIS
'a .m 3 u E-1o o p N w,n.,ov for N yassa,.
hhoro. +. vassalboro: Clarks China Lake.
s., China. w. Mills JlnGt-. Palermo
China, arriving Albion SO P n.
$40 a: NJ. leave Albion for CHINA. Pasg
tons, arriving at WINSTON. $50 A. NJ. and
Wscasset. sos A. NJ
$40 P. NJ. leave Wisca sset for SneeP
pT rsSs Alma ceTsre Msad Tide e,e Miiia
SMaxcy's. Winslow. Weeks Mills Junctt0n',
: China. China Lake, Clark's, 3. veal
s ssTo \; Vassalboro. arriving w'ns'o"'
So p. NJ. leave Weeks Mills Junction
I9' Palermo. China, arriving Aoion 80
SUNDAY TRAINS.
yassslboro Ne T. Vase Haysal Mq:'S ciarfs cSsa
Lake, S. China. W. Mills jung 80. -
.a@ p. NJ. leave Weeks Mills Juncu9e
tor 8. China. China Lake. Clarks
.saediuOIO. N N0Se8IpOtW aHAsano
SLOW, 40 p. NJ
CONNECTIONS :. go.
cAt Wiscasset and Winelow with AAsu
Central r. r. :,
Tansfer carriages win leave City 1s
re. Wateivipe, daily Except S9noeSl
W. meet trains at Winslow at 80 A. /,
ueL0 P. NJ. and 6S P. N. =
Mndays will leave City Hall squaE Z;
4. n. and meet train ut WmSeo1
Z. M. ttsr- H.
american Express Company trans 3
s.s,1sHs at all pOirts on thie llpot AZ
?; RATTERapN: g; &E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Rev. E. G. Page will occupy the pull
pit at the Free Baptist church, next
Sunday morning, at the usual hour.
This will be the anniversary of Mr.
Pages Goth birthday and probably his
last sermon, as owing to his advanced
age and failing health, he intends to
give up the ministry. Mr.. Page had
been looking forward to this occasion
for some time and doubtless many of
him speak on that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

John Pooler, accompanied by United
States Marshal Haskell, went to Au-
Susta, Tuesday afternoon. having been
arrested on the charge of retailing in
toxicating liquors without license. He
pleaded guilty to the charge and is now
under $500 bones for his appearance at
district court at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Alfred Eden, who was formerly a

Alfred Eden, who was formerly
wel-known and popular youth of Wa
terville has been visiting at the home
of his parents on Main street. Mr.. FL
den occupies a prominent position on
the Portland Express and came to MS
old home through his anxiety concern
ing the illness of his mother. Mrs. FL
den is reported as constantly gaining
in strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Balentine will
attend the meeting of the Maine State
Grange at Lewiston, this week. Mr.
Balentine is master of Victor Grange.
The following from this town will all
so attend: Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ellis,
Mrs. Mary Drawn. Mrs. A. B. Goodwin,
and Mrs. O. A. Sally,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Miss c. T. Crosby Of Phillips. better
known under her pen name of Fly Rod +"
who has been guest of Mrs. William g.
Ellis at her home in this city, has gone to
Augusta to visit friends in the Capital
city. Miss Crosby will pass the holidays
in Portland but intends to return to Au-
susta in season to attend the annual
meeting of the Maine Sportsmen's Fish
and Game Association, which will be held
at he State House. Jan. s. Miss Crosby
is an old and enthusiastic member of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

E. N. Merrill. Esq. Forrest Goodwin.
Esq. and S. w. Gould. ESQ.,, attended
the session Of the Law Court at Au-
gusta, Tuesday. Several important
Somerset cases come up before that
body for hearing this term, including
the personal injury cases OF Bryant VS..
The Great Northern Paper Company.
CowfH VS.. The American Wooden
CoDe ny. and the .la5eas corpus pro-
eeeq IS to procure the release of
VA .Tuttle, proprietor " the Show
he'd House, from his thirty days SEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

News was received here of the death
of Isaac c. Dorothy, formerlyH resident
of Skowhegan, which occurred at the
home of his son in lynn. Mass, Satur-
day of last week. The remains were
brought here Tuesday. and funeral
services will be held today, at the home
Of Mrs. Hiram p. Thing, a sister of the
deceased. The interment will be In thu
South side cemetery. Mr.. Dorothy was
a member of Somerset Lodge, F. & A.
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
BASKET BALL.
Columbus. 7; Fairfield, Clarified,
IS; Skowheaan, 6.

Basketball was the attraction at
Fairfield Opera house. Tuesday even-
ing. the Fairtields playing against the
Skowhegans and the Fairfield Sec
onds against the Columbias of Water
vile. The Fairfield Seconds and the
Columbus opened the game. and
played an interesting game, with the
score to in favor of the Columbus.
The Fairfelds and Skowhegans then
took the floor, and Allen started the
game by throwing a basket as soon
as he got the ball. He also threw three
more i'm the first half, while Phelan
threw one. Flood threw one and B.
Smith threw two. Four fouls were
called on Skowhegan in the first half
and four on Fairfield. Skowhegan
threw one goal from the floor. and
four fouls, the score being 16 to 6 in
favor of the home team at the end OF
the first half.
The Fairfield Seconds and Colum-
bias then finished their game, with a
score of 17-6 in COlu'. bias favor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

at the college, left the city, Tuesday, on
his way to Athens, Me. After visit of
a day there he will continue to Cam
bridge, where he will pas the remand
err of the college vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The Gardiner basketball team held
spirited practice game, last evening, in
the r. H. Gardiner hall. Manager
Straffin states that the team will be in
the pink of condition to meet the Fair
field aggregation, who appear here, to-
morrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

At the regular meeting of the Show
hogan Mems Club, Monday evening,
held at the Library Parlors, Hon. L. L.
Walton. president of the club. adj
dressed the club on Legal Points
Every Business Man Ought to Know"
There was small attendance. but the
address and the following discussions
were thoroughly enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Emergency Meals.

The planning Of unexpected meals IL
made easy or difficult by individual
circumstances-distance from mar
kets, lack Of a messenger to send
when needed, no maid or one unable
to improvise dish-these are but q
few of the drawbacks which any
housekeeper will quickly voice. A
woman Of expe>i nee can usually
evolve a good meal from seemingly
inadequate materials but what IL she
to do when materials are absolutely
lacking? It often occurs that the
light lunch or supper ordinarily
served is likely to prove insufficient
for the guest who stops over train
or the masculine relative whom you
know has hearty appetite and there
is no more cooked food on hand.
To cover such emergencies every
housekeeper would do well to devote
one shelf-or q corner of one-in the
pantry to few articles which will
keep indefinitely. yet are ready Tor in
slant use when needed. Not more
than one jar or can OF kind y nee.
essary, and those which are selected
should he such as can be prepared
easily and in a very few minutes.
When used such cans should he i'm
mediately replaced, that no gaps be
left in the supply. The following list
may prove suggestive in Its line. It
Is divided into two sections-<hose art
icies which need to be heated or
slightly cooked and those which may,
IL desired, be served cold. ~
i. Canned soups, beef extract,
canned peas, baby lima beans aspera-.
gus tips, brussels sprouts, sokra and
canned curried fowl, beef jardiplere,
sliced bacon. plum pudding. durket
tablets. 49,,
2. Canned roast beef. lunch tongue.
OK tongue, boned chicken. .hoped fur
key. lobster. salmon. kippered her
ring. sardines, keller .sprptteu, spar-
dine paste. olives. pimolaA canned
chopped celery, bottled salad dress
ing, small Jars OF Roquefort. bottled
pickles. water thins, butter Trims.
zephyrettes. honey. lar Of Jelly, 3aF Of
small tars q cans Of two
Or three kinds Of fruit. preserved 11n-
ger, evaporated cream.
This, as win at once b seen, =
lengthy list and is NOT Intended - -
literally. Any oe no ARISES
mentioned can be prepared Win 1t&lo
Dr. no cooking. and from NJ ~ Qsch
can select = s1aan3i -
may be necessary TO make - 1nxNonf-
,u6 meaI ana keep lnly eQch ons;l
adding y thsn e. -
not mentioned w15ch nay Tit I
ypscialf taste. -11c1detn e4fll.
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

F. A. Tibbetts has been quite ill for
several days with tOnsilitis. Last Sat
urday, thinking it safe for him to go
about his business, he contracted a Sc
we're cold. He will probably be confined
to his home for several days yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

w. Fl. Wildes has i,ired the rooms on
Madison Avenue recently occupied by
the Salvation Army. where he will re-
sumo his dry goods business. He has
moved such of his goods as he was able
to save from the fire. and will replenish
his stock immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Redington G. Co.'S store never APP
peared to better advantage than now
1t is an exceedingly busy time with
them nevertheless. A large and varied
stock like this never seems to diminish
in looks, however great the demand
Silver street prices do it, Christmas
buyers take note of this no doubt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

There will be no match games at the
bowling alleys, this week. Many of the
players represented in the tournament
series are out of town during the hOli-
days and the extra time which will be
required of the clerks make the mat
ter beyond consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
having Christmas tree at their hail
at Fairfield Center, Saturday evening.

Mrs. Perthena Bowman and Miss
Alice Goodridge visited Canaan Grange
at the last meeting. The ladies filled
the chairs with honor and very pleas
ant time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Samaritan Lodge, l. o. o. F., will
work the First degree on several cam
didates, Wednesday evening. At this
meeting will also occur the second
nomination of officers for the ensuing
year. A full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Edward P. Favor, the Gardiner COM
poser, received a telegram from his
publishers, Tuesday. informing him
that a London concern had purchased
the rights of Sunset and Dawn" a
new composition. Mr.. Favor wrote
the music of king Pepper" which will
shortly be produced b ythe Bowdoin
College students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The young ladies Of the senior class,
S. H. S.. gave surprise party to Miss
Maude Merrill at her home on Water
street. Tuesday evening. The Occa-
sion was the eighteenth anniversary Of
her birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hart were given
a very pleasant reception at the L. 0.
L. hall, Monday evening, the occasion
being in honor of Mr.. Harris recent
marriage, he being member of the
lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The Congregational .Sunday-school
will hold their annual fair on Friday
afternoon and evening of this week.
An entertainment in the form of an
auction of the unsold goods will take
place in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
THE BARRIERS BOWL.
RobichauId Defeat, 620 to SIG, the
Mchaud Team.

The BARRIERS of Waterville have come
to the front and started a series of
games which will result in determining
hich shop can furnish the best bowl
ers. Tuesday night. the barber shops
run by Victor Robichaud and Joseph
Michaud appeared as the first confess
tants with the following result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

If you want pure, clean. honest candy
for the Holidays, be sure and try
Drummond's Candy Kitchen for home
made goods that please. 50 Temple
street, just around the corner from
Main.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The many improvements made in the
r. III. Gardiner hall will certainly meet
with the basketball fans. Better facil-
tiles for heating the building have been
installed and the new incline floor will
greatly enhance the comfort and enjoy
ment of those not occupying reserved
seats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
WATERV1LLE.

The funeral Of Mrs. Rosa, the wife of
Moses Cary, who died at their home
Monday morning, will be held in the St
Francis de Sales church at 8 o'clock.
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Marston of New
Haven, Conn, are guests of his father,
Hon. c. A. Marston, and family. for a
few days. Mr.. Marston is instructor in
the Yale School of Forestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

c. A. Drake. cigar manufacturer.
who was burned out in the fire, has
secured the office owned by r. w.
Haines on Madison avenue, and will
soon be back at his business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
GARDENERS LOSE.
Defeated in Rough Play at Belfast by
Score of 23 to 10.

The Gardiner Rangers went to Bel
fast, last evening, and were taken in
to camp handily by the boys OF that
place, in one of the toughest basket
ball games the former has participated
in, this season. The Gardiner team
claimed to have been given the rough
end Of the decisions on the fouls, OF
which there were many. Turner and
Messenger excelled for the Gardiner
boys, while Hayford was apparent at
all lines for the Belfast team. The
score:
RANGERS. BELFAST
Read. IF rlg. Hayford
Turner. II ................. II, -huSnnS 49, -
M Mskenssa re- ........ ii. F. Hsmen
Hamilton. CBo,der), lg---.--rf, A. ,Hamen
Goals from zelda. Hamen 4, F. Hamen
., Turner 2, Bolder 4. Blake I. Goals from
foiIls1A. Hamen s. Hamilton 3, Bclder l.
Umpire Deaid. Time, cO-minute halves
Score Belfast. q; Gardiner, ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Miss Mildred Crowell will leave, to-
day, for Madison, where she will visit
her aunt, Mrs. S. H. Tinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The marriage of Robert B. Bickford
and Alice Mullen took place, Monday
evening, at the home of G. H. Bryant
justice of the peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
OAKLAND.

Mrs. A. A. Parker is in Augusta Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Miss May Hallett of Bellows Falls,
VT, is at her home here for the winter
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
FAIRFIELD.

Frank Libby Of Boston, MASS, mas
been here for a short visit to MS Drotn-
er. r. E. Libby, on The Ridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

]. Howard Wyman of Harvard Medi-
cal School is passing his Christmas
vacation at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Miss Mildred Wadsworth has been en-
gagged by f. P. Favor to assist the reg
ular force at the Gardiner music store
during the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

The proceeds of the Universalist fair
held. last week, were found to be near
ly $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Fred Parker, who has been passing
a number of weeks in town, has re-
turned to Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. c. j. Hayden is visiting rela-
tives in Providence, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
GARDINER.

w. G. Ellis returned, Tuesday, from a
trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Bowman nave
been in Skowhegan visitdg MRS. BOW
mans sister, Mrs.. Evak ler saitcneA. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
Christmas Presents
Boiled Down

A selected line Of articles to suit
the puckethook. You may find
larger assOrtmentS but not a
better selection to choose from.
l have very choice line of per-
fumes both in bulk and in fancy
boxes. A large line of reliable
thermometers suitable for the
house or porch. A selected line
Of pockctbooks. combs, mirrors
and other knick-knackS.
But this store is at all times a
drug store. my Christmas trade
not interfering with my pre-
scription work. I am not too
busy to give your doctors pre-
scriptions my own personal at
tcntiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-21
BASKET BALL,
Co. HIS Teams Win Both Games
Played, Tuesday Evening.

The ArmOry was a scene of a few
exciting features. Tuesday evening.
in the way of basketball. Co. H played
two games by having two teams on
the floor and in both contests proved
herself fully equal to her opponents
Co. H LIST lined up against Fairfield
High school and the result was that
the former came out victors by score
of 20 to l.
The second team dealt out like medi-
cine to the fire department. the score
being 21-3 in favor of Co. H I'd team
Lineup of teams and scores:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-29
1--WE WANT the FARMERS.

Some effort on the part of the mer-
chants and business men should be
made to make Perth Amboy a market
for country produce this summer.
Now 10 the time to start such a move
ment and ret it under way.
There ia no doubt but that the new
Rsritan river bridge will be open for
traffic this spring (if it 10 not carried
awaysby the ice) and it Will put this
city in close touch with the great
farming district OF southern Middle
sex and Monmouth counties. These
farmers, during the summer, start
emily in n morning with their teams,
and drive to the cities to sell their
truck. They have a common meeti ng
place where their wagons back up to
a curb and the merchants pass along
making their purchases Of fresh
vegetables at the beginning OF each
day. In some cities there is q market
especially provided for these farm
wagons In others, q certain street is
frequented. Be that as 1t may, there
e always one certain place where the
retail merchant knows he a find
the farmers with their truck. 1t ia
understood that New Brunswick has
such a place, and, with the completion
of the bridge, there is no reason why
Perth Amboy should not be equally
favored. II the matter Is properly
brought to the attention of the
farmers south of us, there is no doubt
but that they would soon find Perth
Amboy the best market in this section
of the State. This would be q decided
Improvement over receiving truck
which has first been shipped to New
York and then reshipped to Perth
Amboy by boat. to be sold to local
customers q day old.