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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The schooner Sarah Wood is discharg-
ing a cargo of 81" tons of coal NJ IIamil
ton 4 cos. wharf. The captain of this,
craft had an unusual experience Friday
shortly after the wharf had been made.
He personally Suoerlntend"d the landing
operations ana saw that the lines ware
properly fastened. Later he sought To
further strengthen the position and went
ashore with another line. The daY was
wet and damp snow covered the mtiu on
tn" wharf. Just what h" was hunnlin.,
when lr adjusted the extra huW%.r H.
doesn't rrcoi!'ct. But anyway, when H.
li,ucd back t. tighten the knot his feet
slipped and overheard he went ulster,
rubber boots ami all. The crew hastily
lowered line and when the captain came
to the surface, III. took Il good hold ana
waited until he was pulled up. Three
men struggled hard to pull him mp and a
fourth VAS necessary t. finish the job.
No questions were asked for an hour or
more. int the 'rlr'n" takes the joke all
right now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
Charles II. Redinqton.

Charles II. RedingtOn, one of Water
ville'S most respected citizens. died at
s o'clock Saturday morning of a COM
plication of disorders of long standing,
at the age of IS. Mr.. RedingtOn had al
ways been citizen Of Waterville,
where he was born Jan. "a. 1920, the on
" son Of Samuel and Nancy Parker
Redington.
During the whole of his long life Mr..
Redington had been closely identified
with the business interests of Water
Vile. The furniture business of Reding-
ton & 60. was established by Mr.. Red
ingt,n in 1869. the firm name being at
that time Redington & Lewis. Later
E,x Mayor Martin Blaisdell became Il
member of the firm. and the name
changed to Redington & Blaisdell. In
1879 Mr.. Blaisdell retired and the bus
mess was conducted by Mr.. Redington
alone under his own name.
Mr. Redington's son Frank pur-
chased an interest in the firm in 1880
and later the younger son. Charles A..
also became a member of the firm.
which then took the name of RedingtOn
& Co. In all his business dealings Mr..
RedingtCn won for himself secure
reputation as a man of probity and fair
dealing.
In an official capacity Mr.. Redington
served the municipality in many ways.
He was town collector and treasurer
and member of the board of selectmen
before Waterville became city. and
afterwards was city treasurer. alder
MAN and MAYOR filling each office wit h
honor to himself and with advantage to
the city.
a widow and the following children.
Frank. Miss Myra. Miss Helen, Charles
A.. and Miss Mary survive.
The funeral will be held at the late
residence Of the deceased. 20 SherWin
street, at p. NJ. Monday. Rev. L. l..
Marsh and Rev. George Dana Sanders
officiating. The interment will be in
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

w. II. Fuller. Skowhegan's veteran
druggist. met with a painful and most
unfortunate accident Friday night. Mr..
Fuller has made his home at Hotel
Coburn for the past 10 years and on the
night in question went into the kitchen
to fill his hot water bag as was his
usual custom. He then started for his
room by means of the back stairs.
which lead out of the hallway Just off
of the kitchen. 1t is supposed he was
taken with fainting fit which he is
subject to. lost his balance and fell to
the bottom of the stairs. He broke the
right arm just below the elbow and al
so injured his back. When discovered
by some Of the help in the kitchen who
heard him fall. he was laying on his
head and shoulders. AS Mr.. Fuller is
quite heavy man it is a wonder that
his neck was not broken. He was rest
ing quietly Saturday morning. although
the accident is quite shock to his ner-
vous system, he having been in feeble
health for the past two years. Mr.. Full
Ter is the oldest druggist in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
MINE LABOR BENEFITS
New System Enabling Operators to
Protect Helpers.

New York. Nov: 1S.-The following
anthracite coal operators. -.
from the rule Of the Anthracite Strike
Commission. requiring that the operators
make direct payments to contract miners
helpers. Formerly the miner was sun
posed to pay his own laborers. who load
the coal cut or blasted by him. Under
that system the operators had no way Of
lahorers. and were therefore unable to re-
flute the cry Of starvation wages"
Now they find that the laborer fire.
Gu9ntiy RECEIVES &c Tor his 20 work which re-
The contract miners laborers often
Jared badly under the old system. The
miner frequently failed to pay him at all.
and as he had no right to look to the
company for redress. he was helpless.
When he was paid: the saloon was gem
orally selected as the pay place. in order
that the saloonkecper might assist in
making change: and it frequently hap
pencd that both the miner and labOrer
spent much Of their earnings over the bar
These evils have been done away with
as q result Of the direct payment award.
which Is now fully in force. All con-
tract miners are required to furnish.
amount due from them to their laborers
The coal company must deduct that sum
from the amount due the contract miner.
and pay II directly to the laborer.
his money. and the necessity OF going to
the saloon Is removed IL on pay day
the labcrer claims that the miner has un-
dcrstated the amount due him. the COM
discrepancy is adjusted The company
keeps an account Of the time that the la
borer works and is accordingly able to as
sist In settling such dispute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

1t IL believed that the Watcr-illc
High school lap.r, the Nautilus, win he
published as usual this year, there
having been some doubt about the mat
ter thus far during the school wear.
The following board Of editors have
been chosen: Editor-in-chief, Allen F.
McAlary: assistant editO:-in-c chief. Mi.
Marion Dolloff; literary editors, Misses
Beth Haines and Faye Wall; exchange
editor. Roy Hitchings; alumni editor.
Miss Cora Eennison; personals, Albert
Goodwin. 1907, Miss Ethel Chamber
lain 1903. Miss Bessie Dutton, 1909
Harold Farnham. 1910; business man.
ager. John A. Partridge: assistant
manager. George Lindsay; soliciting
agent, Edwin Farwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Occasion Fittingy Observed by FRS
Baptist Sunday School.

The First BAPTIST Sunday school OBJ
served its 18th anniversary yesterday by
Il special order of exercises in connection
with the regular session. A program OF
literary and musical numbers was rem
dered by the young folks and much en-
joyed by TIE large number of people who
attended, ana there were brief and inter
esting addresses by Mr.. Bates. supern-
tendent of the school, Rev. l.. III. Clarke,
pastcr of the church. ana Deacon Mitch
ell.
\ feature Of the event was the pre-
Sentation to the school of Il picture of
the late Mss Lucy Robinson. an ardent
ana greatly beloved Sunday school work
~. The presentation WAS made by Dea-
con Mitchell in behalf of Il few friends
Of the church.
A special Offering for the Sunday school
WAS taken and 4 soodly sum realized
from it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
COL. COLLEGE,.
Dr.. Black Entertains History Class
College Dramatics Looking Up.

DR. Black gave his American history
class an informal reception Saturday
evening at his home on Pleasant street
The class arrived at about s O'Clock and
did not break up until about 1915 A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all
DIR. and Mrs. Black are charming enter
taners and the students never miss an
opportunity OF being their guests The
evenings entertainment consisted Of 4
guessing contest. Upon the walls were
hung pictures of famous places and char
actels and two prizes were offered for
those who could guess what the originals
of the pictures were. Of the men, Thorn
as A. Smart was the lucky one and the
girls prize was won by Miss Marian
Learned The prizes were for the girls 4
picture of the campus willows. and for
the boys picture of the campus. both
of which Were taken by DIR. Black. An
other contest was tried. and this was to
see who could think of the most words
beginning with eat Miss Georgia Con-
nor and Roscoe G.. Emery were the win
ncrs in this trial. Refreshments were
then served. After this the party gath
cred around the piano and sang songs.
Miss Morrissette and Miss Lander We're
kind enough to favor the company with
solos which were very much enjoyed. as
both ladies are very fine singers. The
party broke up about 1915 after having
hid their host good night and thanking
him for a very pleasant evening.
The several college men who have been
interesting themselves in college dramat-
les were tried out Friday evening in the
chapel. Fred l.. Edgcomh of Auburn, who
will later coach the team, assisted in Sc
Letting the men for the parts. A good
number Of men were present and the sue
cessful candidates were: Brownlow 10.
Pease 10. Thompson 'OS. II. Moor 10.
Gould 'OS Richardson 'O9. McCombe '0S.
Bonncy '07, Mixer 'Oa. Kimball 'O9. Sat
urday afternoon there was reading of
the play. Regular rehearsals will begin
in the near future. The play is pecu.
lary adapted to college men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The date of the launching of the new
six-masted schooner Alice NJ. Law
renee at Bath has been changed from
Dec. to Saturday, Dec. l. Captain
William +. kreger of Fairfield is to
command the new craft, and the
launching party will be a distinctively
Fairfield event, as the schooner is nam
ed for prominent young society wom-
an of that town. and several moneyed
people of that place are financially in
terested in the vessel. A reception and
luncheon will be served on the craft
while she is in midstream.-Bath Dis
patch to Boston Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
THE SMOKE NUISANCE
New Methods For Reducing Adopted
in Pittsburo.

Pittsburgh, Nov. 1S.-That the
| smoke nuisance" can be largely re-
duced is shown by the results OF the
efforts made in this direction by the
Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh.
Inspectors calculate that conditions
have inn roved so per cent. since the
railroad management began systems
attic attempt to keep down to an labsO-
lutte minimum the volume Of smoke
from its shops. plants and locomotives.
Locomotives running into the Du-
quasne Station now use coke only
For shifting engines a new kind of
high carbon coal. mined near Portage,
Is giving very satisfactory results. Its
use makes more work for the firemen.
but it also makes possible a consider
able diminution of the volume Of
smoke. When the Pennsylvania anti
smoke campaign began, the most posi-
tive instructions We're given to firemen
az To the means to be taken to avoid
firing Within the city. Engineers
We're ordered to cooperate with fire.
men in avoiding the production Of
unnecessary smoke.
instructors were appointed to In.
struct the men and report all cases a
excessive smoke to the road foreman.
AID all employees were notified that
they We're expected to cooperate with =
these inspectors in order to obtain the
best results. While the outcome Of q,
these practical measures has been
highly satisfactory, efforts to still fur
Their minimize the smoke nuisance"
Will be actively continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
HEIR TO THRONE
Grandson Of Colonel Sabieski Born in
Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Nov. ia grandson OF
Colonel Sobieski, direct heir to the
once powerful kingdom Of Poland was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Gilhousen at
their home. 2sO7 Brighton avenue. in
this city.
Mrs. Gilhousen is the only living
child Of Colonel Sobieski. her younger
brother having died in 1895. Gilhousen
is a teller at the First National Bank
in this city and is a well-known club
man. The couple were married here
five years ago. shortly after Mrs. Gil
hOusen arrived in Los Angeles from
her former home in Illinois. Both are
prominent in society.
Colonel Sobieski, the grandfather
was born in Warsaw on September 10
1872. and is the sixth in direct line
through the oldest son OF King John
III. He was banished from Poland
and came to this country in 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The Kennedy Stock Co. of which Mice
Adelaide Eoothby Smith is the star
left SUNDAY morning after a Very suc-
ccssful week in Witerville. The youne
actress WAS escorted to the train nv
|; Iricn,s; ana many more We're on the
platform To say goodbye. She was pre-
scnte.. with a beautiful bouquet of roses
and another Of chrySanthemums. The
Kennedy 60. went from Waterville tn
Lewiston, from Lewiston 10 kroclxton
Mass, and from the latter citv will
max. a lrli:; jump to Montreal. Wafer
Vile has been glad to welcome her
larninG daughter ana with regret
saw ncr leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The morning sermon Sunday at the
Bethany Baptist church by the regular
pastor, Rev. George Merriam, was de-
voted to the young people and there
was a large attendance. The 6 o'clock
service was omitted and an hour later
a rally and roll call was held by the
Christian Endeavor Society. A special
program was rendered, including ad-
dresses by Rev. Mr. Merriam and Rev.
Henry F. Huse. pastor of the First
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

w. II. Clark of Caratunk. who. with
his son. is carrying on lumber op-
Grafton in the plantation this winter.
was in town on business Saturday.
There is about a foot Of snow in that
vicinity, but the outlook for success
full season is not good just at present
The boys and Swamps are not frozen
over and will not until the present fall
of snow melts and we get some good
cold weather Should snow come now
in large quantities and winter set in
much difficulty would be experienced
by all lumbermen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The last social Of the fall term at N
G. l. was held in Powers hall Friday
evening and was given for the benefit of
the Athletic Association. There was a
large attendance of teachers. students
ara visitors. The program for the even
ing was as follows: Hit or Miss March
Mrs. Call; Tucker Miss Elise Haskell
Seven Ont. Miss Mills: Conversation.
Misses Norton and Smith: reading. Miss
Cornforth; school song. Miss Smith
Seven Out. Miss Ethel Haskell; Good
Night Miss ToWle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

III" recent visitors registering ut the
ft"m" library were: Frederick James
Davidson. TnSus: Grace F.. Alden, Port
land: Agnes NJ Lancaster. Gardiner
James T. Collins. Manchester: Cart,
Means. Nellie \. Burnham. Augusta
George F. Westall. Charles NJ Williams
and Edna F. Williams. Fairfield: c. NJ
Couy. New Jersey: Gladys Nrwbrook
Buffalo. y. y: Alien Clarke. Augusta
L. \. Moody. Gardiner; X. f. Reed. Gar
diner; J. II. Spencer. Greenville, $. {.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The service at the First Rap-
fist church Sunday evening was
of particular interest. A vocal
sol" Ly j. G. Richardson fol-
lowed the opening exercises. The
pastor Rev. Edwin C. Whittemore. D.
d.. gave a brief address on the subject
What Man Has Right to Expect
of Cod" The address was followed by
a conference on the subject of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

A lady from Rome, who was driving
On the street here Saturday afternoon.
narrowly escaped being injured. When
near the junction of Church and Main
streets the wheels of the carriage
caught in the car track and she was
thrown TO the ground. The horse ran
rs lar as the Dunn Edge corner where
IL was stopped. Fortunately no dam
age was done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Inc entertainment at the Riverside In
termedaate school given by the scholars
saturday afternoon was largely attended,
many parents and friends being present.
ana the Rotations. dialogues and singing
were done with much credit to the schol-
ars and teachers. The members of the
Improvement League connected with the
school sold kitchen holders which they
had made. receiving s22j, which gave
them much satisfaction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The regular weekly drill of Co. NJ will
h" held in the armory at city hall to-
night. The entertainment committee will
make its final report on the arrangements
for The supper 10 b. given to Co. A of
Gardiner in Grand Army hall Tuesday
evening. and the final orders relative
to uniforms. time of assembly. etc. will
be iSSunI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

girl friends on the occasion of her fifth
birthday anniversary Saturday. The oc-
c;tsion proved an enjoyable one to the
participants. Delicious refreshments Of
sandwiches lemonade. candy and a
birthday cake were served. The little
guests returned I" their homes after the
partr voting it highly successful and
wishing their hostess many hapnv re-
turns Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

A piece Of leather, with the assis-
lance Of the latest machines, can be
transformed into pair Of shoes in
thirty-four minutes, in which time It
passes through the hands of sixty
three people and through fifteen ma
chimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The remains of the late Charles ia
cobs Of Getchell's Corner were brought
here for ihtcrincnt in M&pleWood GEM
etary. Funeral services We're held at
the home at Getchelr.; Corner Mr..
Jacobs was about 20 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
WHAT Is NEURALGIA
xnifs-Like Pains That Drive ons u
Distraction.

Sufferers from Neuralgia care little to
know the cause OF their pain. 1t ID rslisf
that they are seeking and In Neuralgio
Anodyne they find it quickly and surely.
This remarkable remedy works in Q,
different way from any other msdicinsi
that is used for neuralgia, headaches or
similar nerve disorders. Take . few
drops in little sweetened water and In
addition to that, battle the effected part6.
Used in this way il sooths this pain rack
Ing nerves and gives almost instant
relief. The aching muscles and nerves WIN
soon get back to q normal state and ths
chances are that neuralgia will nsyeR
bother you again. A large bottle coSts
but 26c. Sold under guarantee. NsdsN2
the Twitchsll- Champlin Co.. Poestlh,
4a3uo. -7 '@ y~i--tS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The c"l"red man. who has been
around here for a few days. was ar
rested by III" local authorities as a
suspicious character on account of the
missing Francis. The man gave q
clear account Of himself, so he was
allowed to go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Miss Amy Porter. who has been teach.
ing school in Harmony, has finished her
term of II weeks and returned home. ac-
companied by Misses Clare and Maude
Foss, who were her guests Saturday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

John =. Graham ow Westbrook.
grand chief ranger of Maine of the In
dependent Order of Foresters, was in
town Saturday. He passed Sunday in
Athens as the guest of George f. Ayers
and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The students of the Wnslow High
school will give a Masquerade social
"Wednesday evening at the Taconnet
Club hcGse. Winslow which has been
kindly given up to the school for the
occasion. The students of the Water
Vile High school and the Fairfield High
school are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

TIL" program at the Opera house last
evening by the Home Band was a Re
quest Program fact that usually
attacks 4 large audience ami last
night was N" exception to that rule
Mr. Rarr"tts clarinet solo. "Divertise-
mcnt, was Very well received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Rev. F. T.. Barton of the Universalist
church, preached a very interesting
sermon Sunday morning taking as his
text part of the ed Psalm. Mr.. Bar
ton is now preaching q series of ser
mons from the psalm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
BROWNE Riley.

Leonard Brown and Josephine Riley
OF this town were married at Bangor,
Saturday noon. Mr.. Brown was for
merly the popular night clerk at The
Gerald, and Miss Riley has many
friend here. Their many friends ex-
tend congratulations and best wishes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Edward Barton. Carl Cook, Lee
Brann. Eugene Strong. and Adelbert f.
Greenleaf left Saturday for Abbot. in
search of big game. Mr.. Greenleaf will
return Monday but the rest of the
party expect t. remain a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Robert Wildes was one of the Show
hogan people who attended the football
game in OronO Saturday between Maine
and the Bowdoin eleven. He was the
guest while there of his brother, Cor
don. student at Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The installations Of the officers
elect of Wdterville Lodge. No. 81 l. ..
q. T.. which was postponed from last
Monday evening. will be held this even
ing in Hayden hall. Temple street, the
usual place of meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

The Gardiner Hollingsworth & Whit =
ney bowling team has sent 4 challenge
to the Taconnct team of Winslow. The
challenge will be accepted. and the
match will come off next Friday night
either in Waterville or Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Knight, who
have been in Molunrus for the past few
months, are visiting Mrs. knights pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor. They
brought home 4 deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Miss Annie Langill of Hanover, N.
H.. who has been spending several
weeks past in town with her sister.
Mrs. 0. Il. Ames, left Saturday on
her return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19
Charles Frink.

Notice has been received at the Hom
of the death of Charles F'rlnk, who died
ut Troy. n. y. Nov. s. Mr. Frnk was
born in Troy March %. 1s4l, and was bv
occupation janitor. He enlisted at Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

AT the meeting Of Cascade Grange
saturday evening the Third and Fourth
degrees We're conferred upon several
candidates. Refreshments We're served
after the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Miss Helen Haskell. who has been in
TIE employment of the Sawyer Publish
ing Co, has finished her work there and
lett Saturday for her home i'm Orono
where She will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. c. T.. Libby of Burn
ham are visiting in Waterville for Il
few days. Mr.. Libby recently returned
from Montana. where he has interests
in cattle and sheep ranches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

\ large snow plow is being con-
structcd at the Maine Central shops in
this city for use on the double track
system. 1t will be so built that the
snow may be Scraped away between
the tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Miss Sadie Smith, who has been
spending several weeks in town with
relatives, returned to Portland, where
she is employed Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-19

Three miles have been added to Routa
No. 3 of the r. F. d. and the driver. Miss
Eta NJ. Nelson. began Friday to deliver
mail as far as the w. P. Martin farm on
the PeltOma road.