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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
whole Wordsworth played the best gam

whole Wordsworth played the best gam1
u he the strong men for Colby and i.
was Dodge especially who by his accu-
rate shooting won the game in the Sec
ond half. The first half started off at a
furious pace and it was at once plain
that Maine was not going to have tho
easy game that she haG been expecting.
Peterson started the hall rolling by get
ting the first basket fer Colby. 1t seem
ed that Maine could not score. She had
the ball in her territory but little in the
first half while the Colby team was keep
ing the ball in the air the greater part
of the time with their short pass.
When the first half was about half over
Wordsworth shot the first basket for
Maine ana this seemed to put new life
into tie visitors and they took q brace,
but it only quickened the pace of the
game and they found their opponents
right with them all the time. During the
half ThQrnpson threw one more goal.
Maine made four fouls from which Lib
by got three goals.
Colby made only two fouls. from which
Wordsworth got one goal. thus making
the final score for the first half: Colby
I, Maine 5.
Tie second half started with Dodge in
Peterson's place at right forward and
the Maine lineup was unchanged.
If the first half was fast. the second
was furious. "BlgEy" Allen was referee
ing the game and SO long as he was no,
obliged to call fouls he did not do 50.
thus the gam" WIS not unnecessarily de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

A new application Of the motorcycle
to military service has been invented in
Austria. 1t concerns the quick laying
Of telephone and telegraph wires. In
front of the cycle is stalled q cylindrical
roll or reel upon which the wire Is
wound, and a man sitting in the NOV
ing car lays the wire, by means OF a
long pole, either in the tops OF the
trees, or if there is none, in the bitches
or cutters. With the new apparatus
three miles of wires may be laid in II
minutes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
WATERVILLE.
THE ICE RACES.
Two Good Events Are Fun OFF in
Quick Time Saturday.

At lat the luck Of the Waterville
Driving club has turned. After trying
unsucccSSfuly several times u hold an
ice race. and once only half successfully,
the club saw its efforts meets With tn
fullest success on the ICE track hrtwccn
Wat"rviIlc and Fairfield Saturday after
noon.
mere ""rH Two classes, Class i ant
'i,.S9 ne N''ii'',. Oh tI'9 H,Ht i''''i'' >,
r,ra,,., .l .t III. III ,,.i
a''
,,. ~.
-''''' ~" p'"i'i' W. P''''.'' a. 49,
'','" 'i'' Low" was p"i'o 'll4eN'S
SIrT;h.e" WILD ftHles.
al 'icu i'f mention sh"uid d" mace 81
If Fr"fhp'l'sS WIN "hich -" h"at'
w. ,l(, 80 49, ~ -, -
'"' ii'iI WITH ! i"i7'- c'lSt d s'i"'. III
races We're bHgln at /. VI. and We r.
al! finished At 81 =. NJ, four heats hav-
'i'7 'il I'l' W III til'' ~ - anu Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The dance given Friday evening at the
Fairfield Opera house was enjoyed by Il
good MURDER. The music was reported
to be especially fine. The committee hav-
ing these assemblies In charge expect
to give another one in two OF three
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

HANDWRITING day. or the Frances L.
"'lafd Memorial day. will be observed
W public meeting at the Methodist
i"S'naSc at 3 O'Clock Thursday. All
Ae'l"ers Of the W. C. T. L. and their
.''ehds and all friends of the temperance
, use are urged 10 be present. y col'e2-
w" VIII be taken fer the object of the
"eetlAg is to collect money for the or
sN''Eing fund which is Miss Willard $
Memorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

hanowrll horsnmcn will look on with
interest whcr the cream of Augusta
harSetiesh come down Wednesday after
moor FOR the weekly oat race. Speed is
Promised. The Augusta h0rScmcn inter
rS'cd are 5. T. Stilknv. w. +. Webb.
". f. Malcolm. j. NJ. Nichols. Frank K.
"eliman. The purse will be 10 bushels
VI oats six t. go to the winner and four
% second horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Homer Davenport, the artist and
cartoonist, has returned from Arabia
and Turkey. While in Turkey he had
an interview with the Sultan. and drew
picture of him after leaving the
palace. which he hid in a bale Of hay
to keep it from falling into the hands
of Turkish spies. The Sultan never
had a picture taken and the one In
popular use today IS that Of his brother.
taken thirty years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The hook and ladder truck was called
u the house Of Jack" O'Donncll, 6 Alb
bolt street by Il still alarm at 80
O'Clock Saturday e"cning for a CHM
ney fire. After the hook and ladder
truck had arrived some one who had
hurried t. L telephone. told Chief w.
W Berry that the ladder company had
failed to arrive. The Hose / crew
made Il quick hitch, but found the
hooks" handling the fire successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mondays Journal reports. through I
Hallcwcll r,ilkman. that winters back
Zone Is broken. This from the tracks IF
a ground ANIMAL near his chicken pen.
wAch he prcsumes was the canning,
Woldchnck From Tuesdays storm, and
Inc zero weather prevailing W. judg.
The chuck was 4 misguided skunk. \
Tough cgi>tcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

james Nickerson. who sprained his an
kle few days ago. is getting along well,
although he is still suffering considerable
pain. Mr.. Nickerson is employed at the
upper mill of the United Box, Board &,
Paper Co. here and was thrown from the
top of one of the cars, striking his weight
on his ankle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

A Spanish laundry has a stationary
tub in it, but this increases labor in
stead of tightening it, for unless rain
has filled the tub, which is out of doors
in the court yard. water has to be
drawn from the well to fill it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Helen Weeks, daughter of Hon. and
Mrs. G. G.. Weeks, gave candy pull Sat
urday evening to few of her friends, it
being the eleventh anniversary of her
birth. The little folks formed merry
party who enjoyed themselves very
much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs Alev Tweedle says, in the TaC-
tier: 1T is extraordinary the number
of charming people who refuse country
house visits because they can not az
ford the hosts bridge stakes or the ser.
wants tips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The regular meeting of the Town
Improvement Society was held Friday
afternoon in the library parlOrs. The
program consisted of two papers, their
subjects being. Character and Reign
Of Elizabeth" ana Mary. Queen of
Scots" readings from the works of
Shakespeare and talk on Shakes
peare and His Successors" There were
/ the usual musical interpretations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

MIS-. George Il. Tower Of Winchester.
Mass. had story for the March issue
VI Good housekeeping which was de-
,m"yed by the fire in the plant of the
t"elpS Publishing Co. She is now
Engaged in rewriting it. The maya
r.He VIII be printed by the s. s. Me
'lure Co. in New York. She has
several stories assigned to her, that
VIII appear later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

secured as a club room and the excu-
tive committee will soon call upon the
board of selectmen to see what ar
engagements may be made toward that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. T. ID. Wcscott returned Saturday
to hlr home in Cuuth Madison. She
had been III town FOR 10 days. sailed
here by the sickness of her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. Elijah Alden and two children,
had hscn the guests for a week of M.
ana Mrs Z. T.. Jackson, returned to
thcir Zone in Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Alien Hackett of Pittsfield was the
guest over Sunday of his son, w. L.
Hacl.ctt and family at their home on
Elm street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Tho next rehearsal Of the Baseball Min
Stre's will occur Wednesday evening at
~ of 7. hail Coed progress is being
mad IN tn preparation Of the musical
Program. and interest is Of the most
Efattying order. The far will occur in
april and from all indications !. will be
d RATHER ana will ensure the continuance
y the great national game another sea
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. George l.. White is i'll at her home
on Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

For some time the question Of form
ing a Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton here has been agitated. A meet
ing was held Friday night and officers
elected 1t is hoped that Weston hail.
which is owned by the town, can be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

There was i special meeting of Fidel-
ity Lodge, No. 3, Degree of Honor. A.
@. L. w. Saturday evening, at which
u ver:l matters OF business We're at
tended To.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Funeral services for the late Mrs. John
Lang"vaE Were held n the St Francis
Ndvier'S church Saturday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. E. G. Scullcy ana daughter Of
Portland are II" guests Of Mr.. ard Mrs.
I, N. Henderson, Lincoln stree. for a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Frank Coftill, who has been working
for W. w. Nye & Co. has entered the
employ Of W. NJ. Crawford. Harold
Rabb has taken Mr. Coffills place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. Hannah Rice Of Bath hos been the
guest Of Mrs. IT. J. Jones several weeks
and will return home this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

A. s. Woolman returned Saturday
% his home in South Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The usual wage for laborers in Chile
is $3.50 to $3.50 a day, but laborers are
so scarce that they demand and get
up to SO at present. There is talk Of
importing coolies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The ladies' Of the Current Events CLUB
will meet Thursday afternoon "ext in
Place Of Wednesday,. with Mrs. brenda
Frcese
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. G. +. Mill5tt. who has been the
guest for Il week OF her daughter Mrs.
iialry Hubbard. returned Saturday to
nor home in Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Ralph Files, proprietor of the Files dry
goods store, who has been i'll for several
days, was reported as much better Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Ralph 3. Parker Of Bowdoin College
passed Sunday with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. G. c. Parker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Ms Julia \. Trask has returned
from Boston. where she had been the
guest Of relatives for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

j. J.. I-eary, who has been spending Il
few weeks i'll Boston and New York, has
returned to this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mss Carrie Shorey of Lisbon Falls
was the guest OVER Sunday of Mr.. ana
Mrs. ID. f. Judkns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The ladies Of the Congregational Socie-
" Will serve clam chowder and variety
supper at the vestry Tuesday even.ng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Aionzo Chase Of Cambridge was in
town Saturday on business. Mr. Chase
in numbering this winter in Lexington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

]. NJ. Norton Of Arson, a wcll-known
merchant in that town, was in town on
business for fc.T hours Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

The Ladies Circle Of the Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. Walter Arey
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

William Higelow Of Douglass City.
cal. was calling on old friends in town
one day last week He is native of
Cornvillc and the guest of his sister.
Mrs. w T., Mct;uirc. He went to the
coast - Years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. l.. A. Dascomhe was in Hart
.and ever Sunday. the guest of hec
laughter, Mrs. 4. G. Bowman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Mrs. s. o. Sawyer is in town from
Belgrade to spend a few days with her
daughter, Mrs. w. A. HILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
E. l.. Nichols Pharamcv.
OPP. JOHNSON HOUSE, GARDINER MAINE
rotf

Presdue Isle Saturday by the death of her
father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Benjamin Rackliff was visiting
relatives in Clinton Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
GARDINER LODGE DIRECTORY.

HERMON LODGE, NO. 80. r. q a. NJ.
Stated communication at Masonic Hall
Tuesday evening, Feb. 3 at 80 Work
in the II. VI. degree. Refreshments. So
i0urning brethren cordially invited
JAMES +. BAGLEY, W. NJ
JAMES NJ. LARRABEE, See.
salmon&tueswktf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Robert Lan~mLid is housed with i'll
mss being threatened with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Sliowhegan friends Of Mrs. Lewis
Elliott viii b. sorry to learn that she
is very sick at her home in Athens.
She formed a number of acquaintance
here when she visited her son Henry,
when he Wd.i a resident of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

1t is probable that North Somerset
Grange at Scion Will in the near future
build hall At the last meeting it
WAS voted to buy the lot on School
street owned by William Whippla
which would be Il most desirable
location
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

:. aiss Alice Wentworth was home from:
NeHls Hill over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Nj. ana Mrs. ]. c. Durrel left Satur-
day for Whiting sville. Mass. here they
will remain for the rest of the winter
Mr.. Durrell has a position as overseeI
of the removal of a number of build
incs on the site Of which will be erected
large foundry, the length of which
will be 500 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

G MISS Vera Jackson of Lewiston passed
allaay with her sister, Mrs. c. w. Tag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
WINTHROP.

MRS. Belle Holmes went to Lewiston
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Albert Libby has moved into town
from the 5tiison farm on the Lake
wood road, which he leased few
years aEo. and will occupy the house
Oh French street owned by Mrs. Ella
iloiluy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

MRS. Lizzie Dudley was called to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
CLOSING OUT SALE
We are offering some great bargains The following
are few:

Reg Price Sale Price
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
TEST OF IT'S WORK.

The test of the work OF a Legislature.
whether it is good or bad, Is how IT
wears on the people. Does anybody sup
pose that any OF the laws enacted by
the last Legislature increasing the eff
1ciency of the several schools Of the
State, including the public schools. will
be repealed by any future Legislature
Vas the Legislature passed any laws
materially affecting the welfare of peo-
pie of the State that any future Legfsla-
ture dare repeal. unless they are re-
pealed 10 make them more up TO date
and to conform with prese ut day condi-
tons, just rs that much-s Sused back
tax law of Governor Johnston was re-
pealed to make way for another more
stringent. and more effective, looking
10 up-to-date methods of achieving the
same ends the back-tax law was enacted
to accomplish
When the people in years to come be-
gin TO sum UP the good the present Leg
islature has accomplished. and compare
its work with past Legislatures, IL
would not be surprising to see the bal
ance of good and effctive legislation on
the credit side of&the LEGISLATURE OF
.190S-7.--Montgomery Advertiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
NEW YORK MONEY

NEW YORK, oct. 2.-Money on call
was quoted nominally at per cent to-
day. Rates during the week have ranged
between and 21s per cent, averaging 5.
The whole market was active through
out the week. with a hardening tend
ency- Rates were very firm. On Mon
day loans were made az and AZ. Tues
day, at and per cent; Wednesday, 6
and 8; Thursday, and PIX. and Friday.
at AZ AID AZ.
Time money was firm throughout the
week. Demand was not pressing. but
offerings were meager, and borrowers
continued to show a preference for loans
Of January maturity. Rates on ninety
day loans were advanced to s1z per
cent. Offerings at per cent for this
class Of loans did not meet with mucn
response. Rates for four TO six month
maturities were generally 6 per cent
Mercantile paper continued dun and
unchanged throughout the week. A lit
tie buying was reported from the
smaller country banks. but the volume
of business was small. Rates per
cent for four 70 six months bills receiv-
able. and prime single names: ~ per
cent for others.
Sterling was firm. with demand bills
10 points higher at ASA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Oct. IZ-The cotton mar
ket was very SGil today, with probably
less than 5000 bales traded in. The frost
predicted for Northern Texas, Okla
homa, Tennessee, and Arkansas Jester
day, on which the market then bought
and bid up u to Il points, absolutely
failed 10 materIalize.
On this disappointment 10 the bull In
terests, and the renewed decentralization.
in the stock market cotton opened weak
and declined 10 points on December. and
~ 10 IL points on the rest Of the list
from last nights closing. Then the bulls
rallied 10 the support Of the market and
bought and bid up prices for December,
so that all the early decline in that op-
ton was recovered The rest OF the
market rallied 20 within and points
OF last nights closing on this manipuIa-
ton The tone was barely steady, wiki
tie last prices showing , points net de-
cline on December. and and : on the
rest OF the list. Prices. October.
10. 75d1O.7S: December 10S2G1oo4; Jan
uary. lO.S3310S4: March. 1OSSssiO. 50: MAY.
1092Q10-sS. The market clor d steady
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
LONDON MARKET

LONDON, Oct. Il-ConsoIs today
were unchanged at 81 1-I6 for money
and 50 1916 for account. Canadian Pa
cific closed Ia lower at 16S, Grand
Trunk was unchanged at 21a4, Anaconda
was q lower at e65s.
Money was in small supply and quiet
demand. Discounts were firm. The Bank
of England today sold $4,000 in French
gold.
on the stock exchange trading fin
ished the week unfavorsb,y. COasols
and other first-class securi- les eased on
the monetary outlook. Anticipation of
a better bank statement and moderate
covering caused a slight Improvement,
but the market reacted and closed weak.
Diamond shares. especially premiers.
were firm on a rumor that an agreement
tions.
Foreigners were quietly steadv-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
NEW YORK coTToH MARKET.
New York Bond Market

NEW YORK; Oct 12-United States
Government Bonds:
2's coupon. 1880. I05hdl96
rs registered. 1908, lO5t.lCS.
3's registered. 1913. I0I%d1021k.
rs coupon. 1913. I02Z 1854.
s small, bonds. 1919.
IS registered. 1925. I23G12pz.
As coupon, 1925, 122GI24JS.
Panama caual Is. registered. lO56I0s.
District Of Columbia 3.65s. 114JL.
Philippine As, 1851
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
WASHINGTON STOCKS
UNDER PRESSURE
Several Drops ThatIndicated
Forced Liquidation Of
Weak Accounts.

1t was not to be expected that matters
in the local securities market during the
past week would be specially encourag-
ing or that there would be any reason
to expect any bullish sentiment. Condt-
tons In Wall Street were so unsatisfac-
tory that IL would have required a very
optimistic person 20 believe that Wash
ington could escape from the storm
without feeling at least the edge OF it,
That prices held so well was due large
Iy 20 the fact that for some weeks past
there has been but little speculative
buying. except in one or two instances,
and the market was therefore in a most
excellent condition 20 =.thstand the
shock. That It was shock goes with
out saying.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
FAR Too WISE.

Employer Ito his clerk)-Is Il true that
when the clock strikes you put acvn
YOUR pen and go, even II you are In the
middle Of a word2
Cierk-Certainly not. sir II it gets so
near as that. I 3ever begin the word
at aN.-Rire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-13
PRICE CHANGES OF WEEK.

The following table. furnished bv
Griffin Halstead & Co. brokers. 1874 F
street, members OF Washington stock
Exchange, shows the opening. highest
lowest, and last sales on that exchange
last week Prices are for quotation lots
only:
Range Of prices week ended october