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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
Everett T, GetcheII.

Very many of the older citizens of
Halowell who knew him personally
and many of the younger element Whc
knew him through his generous gifts
Of curios to the public library here, will
he panied to hear of the suicide o.
Everett r. Getchell, which occurred, az
far as can he learned on Thursday,
June "a on the Virginia side of the
highway bridge near Washington. -
G.. Following is the account taken
from a Washington paper:
The body of Everett II. Gctchell, an
aged clerk in the Pension Office, was
found this morning at the bottom of al
old bathing crib nca" the end of tbs
highway bridge. 1t was weighted down
by q huge stone fastened by rope to the
mans neck Getcheli, Judging from
notes found on the body, committed
suicide as the result of dependency
The man took his life, it is thought. on
Thursday.
William Martin, employed at But
ler's boathouse, on the Virginia shore
was making some repairs to the bath
ing crib this morning when he dis
covered in the comparatively shallow
water the body of Colonel Getcheli
Martin notified the police and the body
was removed to the morgue In the
pockets of his clothes were found three
notes one was addressed to Carroll
II. Beatty, of the Central Union Mis-
| sion. in which the aged man said he
feared the loss of his position and that
| he was tired of life; one to John +
| Garrett, 945 D street northwest, in
which he asked Mr.. Garrett to act as
executor of his estate. as he had $500 III
| the bank. and one sealed and addressed
| to Dr. J. b. Gregg Gusts.
Colonel Getchcll, who was a native
of Maine, but was appointed to the
pension office from Kentucky, received
salary of s1400 a year.
| Mr.. Getchell was born in Hallowel
and was son of David and Mary
| J'ouch) Getchell A cousin. Miss Annie
E. Couch, lives on Middle street and
| haif-brother. Eugene Getchell. lives
| in New York City. The deceased was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
A DECIDED SUCCESS.
Tag Day Added $357.0e to Fund for.
w. c. T. U. Children's Home.

The committee in charge of Tag day for
the Maine w. c. T. U. Temporary Home
for Children of Gardiner met yesterday
at the home of the chairman. Mrs s. G.
Payne. Is Lincoln avenue. and broke open
the boxes and counted the money re-
ceived. 1t took the ladies all afternoon
to count the money and at o'clock,
when the last box had been broken open,
the amount ran up to 1857 o. The COM
mittee announced beforehand that the
names of the chaperones and children and
the amounts they received would be pub
lished and accordingly we public below a
fnlf list of those who helped make Tag
day a success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

it's annual meeting early in the morn !
ing, to receive into it's fellowship the
highest ranking scholars of the gradi
uating class. The annual Phi Bep
Kappa address, which in many fd~
mer years has been delivered by Sd
scholar, was omitted this year W
the address before the alumni wasme
feature Of the morning.
The General Alumni Associate 81
me college met Immediately fobpwns
the Phi Beta Kappa Society Safner-
ing and was addressed by DE- Cnalss,
l. Dane, LII D., of the Clas OF 1917
of New York City. The business
meeting and election of oHcers ol ',
association took up the eSfiy par -
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The outing to be given for the First
Universalist Sunday school will occur
today. Should there be rain the out
ing will be postponed until tomorrow
A special car will leave Maple street at
$40 A.. M; Hobbs waiting room, 9.45;
and North street three minutes later
At State street in Augusta, the Win
throp Street Universalist church of that
city will join the company for the day
at Island Park
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Is years of age. He left here when IL
years old and became teacher in
Kentucky. He held prominent posi-
tions in Washington for many years.
He was always interested in the city o.
his birth Rare curios in the public
library here, gifts from him, are worth
hundreds of, dollars. They have come
from all countries of the world. He had
crossed the ocean 10 times The re-
mains may be brought here for burial
by the side of his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Eighteen members of the Star Club
went to East Auburn yesterday after
noon where they enjoyed a Shore din
ner at the Lake Grove hotel. After
dinner. the party separated. some at
tending the open air theatre and some
going to Lewiston and Auburn. The
party left Gardiner at $50 o'clock and
returned in small parties on different
cars. The club has adjourned its meet
ings until the first Friday in Septem-
Der. .----- -------------.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
Becdle Runnells.

David r. Bcedle of Richmond and
Mrs. Annie NJ. ~Runnells of Bath were
united in marriage Saturday evening
NV Rev. Edwin Manson at the residence
of Mrs. Sarah A. Beedle in Farming
dale. Mr.. Beedle is the owner OF large
farm in Richmond. where the happy
couple will make their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
Funeral Of Late e. w. Allen.

The funeral of the late Elton w. Al
len of Pittston was held at O'CLOCK
Yesterday afternoon from the nome
Rev. Mr.. Provan of East Pittston Of
ficiated Interment was in the cross
cemetery The bearers were WIZ kei-
lev, Andrew Leonard. Everett Thomp-
son and Alton Cakes. 1t was one or
the largest if not the largest funeral
ever held in the town. there being fully
leo mournerS present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Donald Carson met with a-painful &C
cidcnt yesterday forenoon while at
work at the Hollingsworth & Whitney
mill In some way he Slipped 50 that
his right arm was thrust forward into
a tank of boiling hot water, burning it
severely from the shoulder down. The
burns were temporarily dressed at the
mill and later further relief was af-
forded by the services of a physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
Exercises Tuesday Given Over Entire
- " to the Alumni.

Hanover, n. H., June 29.-The ex-
ercises today over the 140th Com
mcncement Of Dartmouth College were
given over entireIy-to the alumni, VIII
held reunions of various bodic,
throughout the day.
The Phi Beta Kappa Society hel;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
CHINA.

SOUTH.-Eva Harrington, after
closing another years school in Au-
eusta. is at her home for the summer.
Mrs. Sawyer of Gardiner was the
guest of Mrs. VIM. Crane last week for
day or two.
Mrs. Clarence Seabury and two chill
dren. of Providence. r. l., are guests
of Mrs. Arthur Hallowell fer the sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The Lawn party of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First Baptist church
came off as scheduled at the home pf
Mrs. Charles bearing on North street
between 8 and yesterday afternoon
Tho party was well attended and as Il
result neat sum is realized The
ladies besides enjoying themselves
held a short business session. only
routine business being tranacted Re
freshments OF cake were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Annie H. Rrann of Danfort \
street arrived on the boat yesterday
from WATERFOWL. Mass, accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Catherine NJ.
Rowe, whom she has been visiting
Miss Rowe will remain a short time a.
a guest of Miss Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Nahumkeag Camp. No. 1897. NJ. W.
A. held their regular meeting last
evening in A. O.. U. w. hall with q
very small attendance owing to the
warm evening and only routine bust
ness was transacted. special meet =
ing will be held July 10 at which time
two candidates will be taken into the
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The Misses Florence Cobb, Hazel
Cobb, Mabel Clifford and Helen Clifford,
all of Highland avenue, who have been
passing a few days at Edward ThOrne' s
cottage at CobbosSee stream, returned
home last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

special meeting Of Heath Relief
Corps, No 2 was held last evening jim
G. A.. r. hail on BtlinsNiekz Hill 1sit
which time, one canAGtte, Miss Mar
cha Glidden was initiated. At the con-
clusion of the meeting. refreshments;
were served. The regular meeting Will
be held next Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters are advertised for the follow
ing parties, for the week ending June
rs, at the HaIIowell postoffice:
Women-Russell. Miss j. A.; Russell
Miss Jennie: Whitman. Miss Ada L.
Men-Mitchcll, H p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

William A. T. Blagden of August
is at work: at the Snow Hazard Co
installing three. new welt machines
the patent of which has been purchas-
ed by the United Shoe Machinery Go
Mr.. Blagden is an expert at installing
machines and is sent here dirert fron
the Boston office for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. J. H. Libby of this city and her
sister, Mrs. Il. A. Renney of Franklin.
n. H., went to Sidney yesterday on a
visit to Mrs kcnney's daughter, Mrs
Alice Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

p. A. Houlehans cigar store at 246
Water street was searched by Deputy
Sheriff Carl Weymouth of WatervillA,
Deputy Sheriff a: r. Buckln of Itch.
field and Deputy Sheriff Fred f. Pot
ter of Gardiner yesterday but nothing
was found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Harriet NJ WisY arrived on
the boat yesterday from Revere. Mass .
where she has been teaching in tho
public schools to SPEND the vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
C. Wise of Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Florence Fl. Moody, who ma
been studying at the Conservatory rl
Music i'm Boston, has returned home
to pass the summer months with Mr..
and Mrs William r.. Moody, her par
ents, Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Harry Upton of Bates street. Lewis
ton, who has been the guest of Station
Agent II. l.. Wight of the kennebec
Central Railroad at his home in South
Gardiner mas returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Pedestrians witnessed Il pretty sight
on Water street yesterday while one
of the Hildreth-Gray COS. teams was
loading. There were about 80 doves
that persisted in pecking awaDat the
grain in the bags during the loading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

An. addition of 1900 pupils to the =.
tendance roll of the various -.
schools in Chicago ID reported - ~
board of education. This rs an
crease Of SO per cent. over the record
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The Gar liner attorneys have been
notified that the Eennebec county
cases Oh the list in the law court will
Re called next Thursday morning in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Locke Groves of Hallowell and
her sster-in-law, Mrs. George Groves
of Nova Scotia, who is here or Wis
it. went to Ocean Point yesterday for
q tWO-Weeks stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

True =. morrill,, sub-principal of Gar
diner High school, will leave today fol
Woods Hole. Mass. where he will at
tend summer school and pursue q
special course in certain studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Roy c. Pearce and family are rusti-
eating at the lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Moore have re-
turned from Portland, where they have
been in attendance upon the Friends
Quarterly meeting. t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The regular meeting of Kennebec
Lodge. A. F. and A. NJ, will be held
at 7.30 this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. George Strout of Somerville,
Mass, who has been ON visit to her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Jones of
Second street, has returned to her
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The Misses Gladys and Doris Berry
and Miss Myra Black have gone 10
swell the ranks of the Gardiner colony
at Capitol Island in Boothbay Harb"r
where they will remain for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

James w. Turner, the fastest color4.
skater in. New England, will be at til:
Coliseum the week of July and will
race three times. He is very fancy
skater Mr.. Turner was formerl,
with the Rockwell Sunny South Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Nathan Crimmins, IS Second
street, has gone TO Hancock county for
d visit of several weeks with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs Lizzie Cobb and Miss Lizzie
Jersey, both Of Third street, Randolph
raised Yesterday at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

George NJ. kavanaugh of Lewiston
was in the city last evening as the
guest of Elk Mayor Will c. Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The Trolley League games schedul-
ed for today and tomorrow have beer
as all the teams are not
organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Charles CIason has commenced his
work as clerk at the wharf of the
Eastern Steamship Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Amelia Arata reached home yes.
terdav, after pleasant visit to Obs
ton friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

New sills are being placed under a
portion of the factory of the Common
wealth Shoe Il Leather Co, and some
other repairs made upon the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Will Knight and Mrs. George
Francis of Winthrop are the guests of
Mrs. Ralph Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Charles Clark of Randolph is having
his house. known as the Lord house
and occupied by Lester Perry, repaired
and painted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Archdeacon Weber is the guest OF
Mrs. william LaPlain of Danforth
street. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Charles +. Johnson of Highland
avenue entertained the O. G.. Club
Monday evening and all had very
pleasant time Refreshments were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Hcrnon Lodge, No. ~. l.. and a. NJ,
worked the Master Mason degree last
nieht on three candidates. Refresh
merits were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

has recently purchased new Buick
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
Saturday, July 8, 1909

The property consists of about 100 acres acres
or eNcelient land. well ,watered. with wood
and humber. lot and sap orchard: apple
orchard of about $50 trees, partly in bear
ing: a large 2-story house, well finished
with ell and she'd. stable and wager,
nous house 4 large hay barn, tool house , ana
shed. The whole is suitable for truck
dairy or fruit farm. A mill privilege e.
used to special advantage Good Schoo,,
and church privileges are near ana naa a,a
Is delivered daily by. r. F. D. at the
farm: Its situation on the proposed troll
ley line from Oakland to Augusta along
Lake Messalonskee as well as its intrin.
sic value. make it worthy the at!enti s
of investors and dealers. To parties de-
turns yearly and din Increase W rapidly in value
This. sale affords an unusual opportunity
flor a profitable purchase.
In case of severe storm in forenoon the
sale may be postponed till 2 o'clock s;s e M M
OF the day above named. Otherwise, Ao
postponement on account of weather.
JOS. T. WOODWARD, Administrator
Augusta, Maine. r. F. d. NJ. 4.
JAMES. II. TRAsk, Auctioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
The Chevaliers of Canton Evergreen

The Chevaliers of Canton Evergreen,
No Il, p NJ. I. O. .. f., have been
requested to report at |. Q. O. F. hall
at SIS \. NJ. Thursday in full dress
uniform in readiness to board the $50
train for Waterville to attend the odd
Fellows Field day. A fine program has
been arranged and the Odd Fellows
who stay away will be the ones who
will miss the fun and not those that go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

A social will be held this evening in
the vestry of the Randolph NJ. h.
church as it is the ending of the Red
and Blue contest which has been going
on for the past month. The contestants
were members of the Sunday school
and were equally divided between the
two teams The winners were those
who could show the largest attendance
during the month and the Reds We're
the winners. The Reds were led by
Miss Aroline Clark and the Blues were
under the leadership of Miss Marie
Soper. At the social this evening, the
Blues will have to furnish the ice
cream and cake for the Reds and the
young people and their friends are
looking forward to a pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

The following letters are advertise d
at the postoffice: Ladies-Mrs Jen-
ME Bready. Miss M. E. j. Czarnomska.
care of Mrs. Blake; Mrs. Charles Rey-
nolds. Miss Myrtle Trask and Mrs
Jennie TYc
Gentlemcn-S. s. Batlouney. Phlan-
der D. Hogan, John Morrison, William
O'Nel and Fred e. Ward and Manager
Baseball Team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Kennebec Lodge. No. 4. f. and A. NJ
will have a regular meeting this even.
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
hALLOWELL,,
Are You Ready for the
AorTib|es and Antiques?
Only One Of the Many July q
Celebration Features.
Death by Suicide Of Everett Geteh-
ell Near Washington.

Mrs. Alice Grover Nelson is very il
at her home on Summer street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
4 Splendid Showing for
chiIdren's Home Tag Day.
american Ice Co. Is Nov
shipping from Six Houses.
1 marrlags..-Two Painful Acct.
dents--.Personal Mention.

Mrs Mary c. Fogg of Auburn is Wis
iting Mrs. Edward Peacock at the New
Mills. .....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Alice Payne Of Lincoln street
left yesterday to visit her sister in
Groveton, y. Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Miss Abbe Stone of Farmingda lt
will entertain the c. S. S. F'rida,
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. >. Hamilton are en-
joying weeks outing at Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

w ID. Harrington has sold his racing
boat, the Ralph II. to F'ifield Bros.
of Augusta and it WAS loaded and haul
ed t" that city yesterday afternoon
This boat made % miles an hour last
season and Mr.. Harrington is doubtful
if his new beat. the Ralph III. md,
will make as good q record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30

Rev. y. p. Phelan. district supcrin-
tendent of the Rurkland District. will
occupy the pulnt OF the Randolph NJ.
f. church reXt Sunday at the morning
and evening services. In the afternoon
he will preach at Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-30
ADMINISTRATORS
AUCTION SALE
OF REAL estate

AT SIDNEY, MAINE.
The Homestead of the late Augustus N
Dyer on the Pond Road in Sidney. about
seven miles from the NJ c. Il. r. Station
at August Nv and four miles from its sta
ton at Belgrade. will be sold at public
auction on the premises, at 10 O'Clock ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-07

all of these amounts to two Representatives
for collection and that the skirt company
refused to honor the assignments. A meet
ing of the strikers will be held today to
consider the matter.
The Central Labor union also adopted a
resolution setting forth that the organlza-
ton endorses the principle of the initiative
and referendum and the state legislature is
petitioned to pass the joint resolution in
troduced by Senator Miller submitting to
the voters a constitutional amendment for
the initiative and referendum. A copy OF
the resolution will be sent to each house
of the legislature, with the request that the
same be read as the petition Of organized
labor of Omaha, and the law committee OF
the Central Labor union was instructed to
appear before a committee OF the legisla-
ture to present reasons for the resolution.
Another resolution was also adopted pro-
testing against the age limit as now drawn
by many corporations and also protesting
against the present plan of pension funds,
mutual relief association and similar or
ganisations which are supported by money
taken from the pay of employees without
asking the consent of the latter.
Information was received from the Cali
fornia Federation of Labor to the effect
that the piece system OF labor is being
introduced into tae Mare Island navy yard.
a government institution. and an effort
will be made to have the Nebraska delega-
ton in congress make a protest against the
system.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-07
AID FOR GARMENT WORKERS
Central Labor Union Endorses Strike
and Contributes to the
Fund.

The strike OF the garment workers against
the Novelty Skirt company of this city
came in for a major share of attention at
the meeting Of the Central Labor union
held last night at Labor temple.
1t was the sense OF the meeting that the
strikers are entitled to both the moral and
financial support OF organized labor in the
contest they are now carrying on and a
contribution Of S25 was voted to assist them.
Steps were also taken to have accredited
committees call on the unions Of the city for
contributions to aid In the same purpose.
The women garment workers were repre-
scented by a committee OF four young women
at the session held last night. In the same
connection Il IS said that there probably
will be some developments today in the
strike In regi I'd to wages alleged to be due
the garment workers at the time they
stopped work for the company.
The claim is made that about forty-tive
girls have sums averaging IS due them from
the skirt company. They say they assigned