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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

E!wood Howe of this town, who has
been working for the Steam Specially
& Supply Co. of Boston, began his work
as night man in the Watervillc freight
Office Friday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

c. c.. Gillette, who has been the
guest OF his brother, C. f. Gillette OF
this city, for several days, has returned
to his home in Atlanta, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

3 James II. Bartlett, who has been Wis
ting at. the home of George Eddington
on Oak street, has returned to the
I Charlestown navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Ladies Relief Corps, w. S. Heath
Circle, No. 10, gave a basket picnic to
the children at Cascade park yesterday.
About 40 We're present and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wentworth have
returned from Thorndike, where they
have been to attend the funeral Of the
late Miss Addie Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

A large number of local horsemcn
attended the races at Pittsfeld yes
to-day. The races continue today and
if the weather is fine should attract q
large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Pew. and Mrs. II. r. Mitchell left
yesterday morning for Claremont. n.
H.. where they win remain for several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Files and Mrs.
F. F. Files and sons are planning to go
on camping trip to Pettis pond. The
party will leave Monday and will be
gone for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

George X. Boutelle will leave this
morning for Squirrel Island, where he
will join his family and remain for two
weeks. During his absence his Office
will be closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

1t will take nearly all of next week
for the farmers to finish harvesting
their hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs Lester Choate is ill at her home
on summer street. Dr. Boyer of Wat
erVille is attending her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Cora Blakely entertained about
30 of her friends at her home on Ma
pie street with a party. The affair was
very successful and much enjoyed by
nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. Nellie Cole and little daughter
Of Sebago lake. arrived Thursday to
visit her mother, Mrs. Amaziah Rowe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. a. j. Thomas of Wal
than, Mass, are visiting Mr.. Thomas
parents, Mr.. and AIRS. w. j. Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. w. F. Penney and daughters,
Harriet and Ruth, will return from
their vacation this morning. Mr.. PEN
ney will meet them at Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Tapley at their cottage at
Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

8 George Nickerson and, family Who
are passing the summer at Great Pond,
were in the city yesterday on bust
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Bertha Gibson and Mrs. Ed
ward Bradbury, who have been visit
Ing Harry Bradbury at East pond for
several days, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Hertilla Hunt, stenographer a
George X. Boutelle's office, will leave
this morning for Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

The bridge in Winslow, which spans
the Sebasticook river, is being re-
planked and made ready for the laying
Of tracks for the new electric road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. John Savage is visiting friends
and relatives out OF town for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

DR.. 7. NJ. Griffin has gone to Stock
ton Springs to join Mrs. Griffin and
daughters, who are spending two weeks
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. Jennie McGrath and Mrs. James
CoIsrey botheef PORTLAND are visiting at
1.-The home ofMrs. Rowe in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Edward L. Simpson and Mr.. Arm
strong has returned home from Bath,
where they conducted booth during
the Ter-Centennial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Joseph Quincy has gone to Hartland
tn act as chief clerk in the Lancey
Hardware store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

On account OF the Union meeting al
the Baptist church there will be 10
service at the Methodist church in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10
FAIRFIELD.

Dr. I. p. fash was up from Winde-
mere park Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Spencer Davis. clerk in the store of
George z. Wilson. and brother John
were in Newport calling on friends Fri
LAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

MIR. and Mrs. John Benson of Wayne
are in town calling on friends for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

MyrOn Files has returned from a
weeks vacation at Windemere park,
Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Leonard and
children are at their cottage at Ellis
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Mildred Boynton will leave
this morning for visit with friends in
Derry. ~ Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

The new stone crusher recently pur-
chased by the town arrived in town
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Merlin C.. Jcy, an Instructor at He
bronsAcademy, was in the city visitinG
friends yesterday. AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Stanley Brown, Colby 10, who has
been at Sebec lake for the last month,
returned home Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kiley and son
of Bridgeport, CT, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Josephine, Roderick returned
yesterday from visit with friends III
Old Orchard. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Maurice Macdonald passed through
the town Friday on his way to Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

George Eddington. Jr,, has entered
the employ Of Morrill, & Craig as clerk
in their grocery store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10
PITTSFIELD.

Ernest Story of Augusta is a guest at
the nome of his brother, II. a. Story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10
BENTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonnell Of Lewiston
have been the guests of Guy Kennedy
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

A large number Of Fairfield people
are planning to so to Old Orchard oil
Sundays excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Robert Douthard of Philadelphia is
the guest of friends in this city. .el
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

MISC ]. Z. NOVEL; has gone to Rich
mOnd for q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. DR.. Fred Bowman of Boston
was the guest of Mrs. Winthrop Bow
man for a few days this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10
OAKLAND.

F. A. Handy of Greenfield was IN
town on business Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. Johnson of Watcrville was II
town Friday in the interests of the
Travellers Insurance Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. NJ. P. Stewart is visiting friends
in Cornville. .sn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

A large number of Fairfield people
attended "fEluebcard' at Cascade park
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

ing FOR China lake for short vaca-
tiCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

operation as though nothing had oc
Cured out of the ordinary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10
Church Notices.

Miss Jennie Lane has entered the
employ Of Murray'S restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Frank Baker will leave today for
Portland, where he will pass vaca-
ton Of about a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mrs. Della ScammOn, n former resi-
dent of this town, called on friend
here yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

w. NJ. Crawford returned Thursday
from a vacation in Old Town, Bangor
and Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Albert Clark and Maurice Files pass
ed Thursday at Pettis pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Nye and Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Jewell are attending
the races at Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

DR.. Kidder will return to town, from
Windemere park, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Len Walker and William Hersom
were in Waterville on business Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Miss Sadie Sullivan of Boston is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Scott Holt, at
her home in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Marshall Hall of Clinton was busi-
ness caller in this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

Wesley Folsom is able to be out OF
doors. after an illness Of about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-10

ing a few days with relatives in CIin-
ton,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
WHITEY, A PET OF JUDITH'S

JUDITH thought 1t really a shame
 not to make use of such grand U pond Ever since they had moved upon the big estate the pond. peauu- fully covered with water hlies' had not been disturbed by boat or animal
 Uncle Will knew how Judith ionged for pets, so he sent five swans. NOW the pond was made good use of' ana the little girl spent hours at a Einho watching the graceful creatures.
 One swan, whom she named Whitey- because he was pure white in color soon became her favorite pet: Whitey it was who always saw Judith first ana swam to feed upon the crumbs the ht- tie miss always brought. .
 Oh. 1t was so funny to see all tne swans race to the bank to be fed! Judith would clap her hands in glee; And then Whitey was so tame ne would even eat from her hands. He liked 10 have his head scratched, soo, and ne would look at her so contentedly that Judith was sure that he was saying, Thank you," as plain as plain could be, even though he couldn't speak way people do.
 Judith laughed and laughed when she told me how she had shown her new parasol to the swans.
 It was beautiful parasot, so that 1t was but natural that Judith should wish to show 1t to her favorite pets, especially Whitey.
 Raising the pretty parasoi. Judith proudly strolled down to the pond.
 She thought 1t funny, a. she neared the water, that Whitey or the other swans did not swim toward her, as usual. But she wcJ more surprised
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
SOON BEYOND REACH OF THE sAvAaEs."

look like Napoleon or Washington crossing the Delaware
 They had not long to wait Soon the canoe swept alongside. the natives gibbering and grasping their spears menacingly.
 Ned singled out the savage who seemed to be the most important. and drawing forth a watch and a mirror from his pockets Ngraciously presented them to him.
 The ugly old fellow was immensely pleased with the gifts. Ned deigned to smile slightly at his rapturous de- light.
 They were escorted to land with great honor, and at once became the guests of King Campeche, That was not his name, but it was the nearest Ned or Joe could come to 1t.
 For some days the two lived among the natives. They soon discovered that Captain Dunworthy had made q mistake that of Pindargogo. As for the captain and his crew, nothing more was ever
 After q time, King Campeche grew afraid that the two white boys, who might try to wrest his kingship away from him. so he determined to get rid Of them.
 He aSKe0 them 70 CUAH8 WlLn mn anu showed them a great cliff, at the bot tom of which he said he had great treas ure of precious stones. He said he in- tended to give this treasure to them. but that in return. he wished them to show his people how great gods they were by leaping down from the top of the cliff
 T knew. the old hyena was up. to "what shan we ten him ?''
 We have to accept, of course, as we'd be killed anyway. But I've an idea. Why can't we make parachutes and % escape from hereS" sti said Ned. -
 Joe then told the king in the few words of the language he had been able to learn that they would gladly should like to make the descent in the night. as their magic worked best at that time. To this the king assented.
 At the time appointed, the whole tribe ed. carrying queer-shaped skins fast ened to what looked like umbrellas. These, they said, were to be used for carrying the precious stones.
 After again thanking the king and whispering goodbye to each other. in case the plan should fail. they made the perilous leap.
 Fortunately the parachutes served Nheir purpose, and, instead of being dashed to pieces they reached the
 Then, under cover of the night. they made for the beach. But it took a long time to find their boat and to get some of the savages' paddles, so that 1t was just daybreak when they pushed off from shore. Before going they had rig ged up their skins as sails.
 Only few rods from shore were they when the boat was discovered by the savages, who. upon not finding them at the base of the cliff, had been search ing for them. Frantically they yelled and waved their spears and then rushed for their canoes.
 But the wind was filling the impro- vised sails, and with swift strokes of the paddles the lads were soon beyond reach of the savages.
 As good fortune would have 1t. they were not far from Pindargogo. The wind and weather were all that could be desired so they made the island without mishap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
NICE TO HAVE SOME ONE COMFORT HIM."

ming to her cousin for advice upon al. occasions, even in matters regarding dress. for she soon found that Jessie had good taste in such things in spite of the fact that she came from a wee country village.
 It lacked but few days of the time Jessie was to return home. By the way. Jessie,'' said Mary. I've arranged party to go to the theater this after noon"
 I'm sorry." replied Jessie, hut I've promised to take the twins to the Zoo
 'Nonsensel the little beggars can so any time: You'd be bothered half to death with them"
 But Jessie still insisted that she would held to her promise. and Mary left in
 That afternoon. as Jessie was leaving the house with the twins, she was met by Harry, just returned from some ad-
 'Helioi Where are you goingf" he asked
 ''To the Foot" the twins shouted to- gether.
 Well. I'll be swizxied!' was the sns-
 For moment he stood there, scratch ing his head and seemingly in deep
 T say" he finally asked in some em- barrasstnent, would you care to have a chap go with youf'
 ''of course not" replied Jessie, d. though the twins protested strongly. So Harry went along.
 You can't imagine what a fine time they had. From that day on the twins had a new regard for Harry, and he, in turn, no longer leased them as he had been accustomed to do.
 As for Mary. she could hardly believe that Harry had been with Jessie-- Harry, who had always scofed at such excursions She had not at aa en- joyed herself at the theateF; she had . bad headache, and she said a few bitter words that wounded Jessie deeply and angered Harry to such an extent that he wouldn't speak. to his sister for a week. But when Mary thought it all over, she told Jessie she was sorry for what she had said, and the two made up," so there was really no harm done
 At last Jessie had gone. One and All felt her absence. nor could they see how they could do without her. The twins were inconsolable, grandma's eyes looked suspiciouslys red. while Harry became wonderfully meek and gentle even to his sister. Indeed. each one had been taught something during her brief stay and each was the better for it.
 No, she's not at all like city folks and I'm glad of it!' Harry had said with emphasis. nor did Mary venture to contradict him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11

show that the whole thing had not been a dream.
 The little fellow looked at the bottle doubtfully. "It will do no harm to try it, anyway" thought he. So he tasted a few drops.
 Immediately he felt himself growing e little larger. After all. the manikin had spoken the truth.
 Hans now turned his steps homeward. When he reached the house he carefully hid the bottle. nor did he explain what had happened when his mother, amazed at his sudden growth. asked him what he had been doing. He was resolved that 1t should be his secret. and his alone.
 Hans found that he could now work much faster than before. but his father observing this. simply gave him more shoes to mend. Then, too, now that he had grown larger, his appetite had poor, he couldn't get nearly enough to eat to satisfy him.
 Without sufficient food Hans soon found himself growing as tired as ever he had been.
 .'TIl drink some more from the bot tle,'' said he to himself. and then I'll be able. to. do the work without
 He drank. and at once he became
 But again lie was given more work to do, and again did he grow tired because he hadn't enough to eat.
 In the meantime. he was becoming
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
[Dwarf Hans. the Shoemaker

much too large for his clothes. Al- though relatives and friends gave all the clothes they didn't want. the shoe- maker and his wife were at their wits end, for Hans kept drinking all the time in order not to feel tired. At last he became so big that his mother had to make all garments especially for him.
 One day. just as he finished the bot tie, his head burst through the roof of the little cabin.
 The owner of a museum in the city nearby heard of this wonderful boy. He came to see the shoemaker. and offered a big sum of money if Hans were permitted to be placed upon ex- hibition.
 Hans now received plenty to eat. but he soon grew tired and nervous with being stared at.
 "Oh if I would only grow small againr' he lamented. day after day.
 The manikin again stood before him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11

"A f ARY scanned the letter excited
 I" iy. "Of all that's wonderfulI
 Jesste's coming 50 visit us for several weeks. suppose she'll have whole wardrobe of old-fashioned country clothes. too."
 For shamev' cried Harry, indignant ly. "I'Il have you know she's lots tollier than any girl around here. even If she does come from Country Forks"
 Did say anything about her. stupid? Don't I know she's the sweetest little girl there ever was?" Mary retorted. Just the same." she added, I'm sure she'll come riEged out In the same toga her grandmother wore"
 Hut If Mary were at all ashamed of her cousin, she certainly didn't show 1t when she met her at the railroad sta- tion. Jessie really looked so nice and fresh. and cheerful that no one but a cousin. And in the matter of clothes. there was also a surprise in store for Mary, as Jessie was quite stylishly dressed. Jessie spoiled 1t all, how compliment. that mother had followed a city pattern pretty closely
 A week later Mir. Graham was talk ing to Mrs. Graham. Have you nos the household has grown since Jessie came?'
 Indeed. have" quickly replied Mrs Graham, who was an invalidl there is no one like her to relieve my pain and give me nice little attentions"
 Truly, everything was much more pleasant since Jessie had come. Her uncle's slippers were always ready for him, and she aided his comfort in a great many little ways. Bobby and Janet. the twins, who were always fighting one another, grew almost peaceable. Bobby. in particular, had been left quite to himself ever since Mrs. Graham had become an invalid and 1t was very nice to have some one take an interest in him and comfort him when he fell downstaiFs--whlch happened three or four times a day and to sympathize with him at all times. It was something he wasn't used to.
 Heretofore, when Harry lost a but ton from his clothes or had a tear to be mended, he waited his sisters conve- nience. He was decidedly grateful now that Jessie undertook to do such mend ing even without his requesting 1t.
 Even grandma could not say enough in praise of the little girl Jessie listen ed with eagerness to the stories of long ago. which Mary pronounced so ''tiresome," and when dear, old grand ma felt a little out of sorts. as some times happened. no one could cheer her like Jessie.
 Mary. too. grew into the habit of rum