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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
Of the Woman National Relief Corps
Held in Augusta.

A very interesting and instructive
meeting of the School of instruction OF
the Woman'S National Relief Corps
was held Friday at Grand Army hall.
Seth Williams Relief Corps, No. SO,
furnished entertainment to the dele
gates and also did the work of the
session, assisted by the Winthrop
Corps, as the short time which has
elapsed since the organization of the
Augusta Corps has not allowed them
90 perfect themselves in the floor work.
A delightful social hour was enjoyed
at noon, when all sat down to a boun-
tiful dinner and exchanged ideas and
formed pleasant acquaintance around
the Well-laden board. Delegates were
present from HalloweIl, Litchfield and
Winthrop, also Miss Maude Merrick of
Waterville, State president of the w.
r. c., Mrs. True of Litchfield, men,
ber of the executive board, and Mrs.
Perkins of Lewiston, State inspecting
officer.
At the close of the afternoon session
4 snort program was given, consisting
of piano solo by Mrs. Annie Farm
ham, vocal solos by Mrs. Abbie Com
ms, and readings by Mrs. Annie Field,
all OF tie Augusta Corps.
In The evening Seth Williams Relief
Corps held it's regular meeting. Among
the business transacted was the eX-
tending of a most cordial vote of
thanks to Col. w. H. Williams of this
city for the gift of a beautiful flag for
the altar. Col. Williams being con-
nected by ties of blood with the SOL
Tier hero for whom the corps is named,
was eminently fitting that the gift
should come from him, and it was
received in the same spirit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

| Mr. Blanchard was born in Chelsea
Sept. u, 1857, only Child of Edwin IL. and
Charlotte A. Blanchard. His father died
| five years ago; his mother still survives
Like many another youth, who had his
| own way to make in the world, he began
his active life on his fathers farm, Sc
curing his education in the district schools
of his native town, Drigo Business Col
lege at Augusta, Hallowel Academy and
Hallowell classical School, teaching school
when he was in his minority.
He married Adeline n. Owen, eldest
daughter of Hon. Howard Owen of Au-
gusta, who with two children, Lena Pot
ter and Edwin Howard, both of whom
are in the Cony High school, survive. In
Chelsea he had been honored by his fell
low citizens with all the official positions
within their power to bestow-moderator
town clerk, selectman, assessor, overseer
of poor, tax collector, town treasurer,
supervisor of schools, constable, ETC. An
ardent and well informed Republican
keeping ever posted on local and national
politics. he was a member of the Repub-
lican town committee for many years.
On Jan |, 1883. Mr.. Blanchard became
county treasurer and by repeated cleo
lions held the office until the 1st of jan.
1909 a period of 20 years. During this
long and almost unprecedented term, at
nearly every election he ran ahead of his
ticket, and in the great contest OF three
years ago he was the 'only Republican
candidate on the ticket to receive an
election, thus attesting to his great pop
n1arity Of tho MANY thouSan1S of dol
lars passing through his hands or nego-
tiated by loan. every cent was annual
" accounted for ard no faint of graft
rests upon his official conduct now that
his book of life has been finally balanced.
OF a quiet and retiring nature. he never
sounded his own praises but multitudes
rise up to testify to his uniform kind
ness, courtesy and hclpfulness in times
of stress when they needed Just the hell
which he was ever ready to render.
outside of the blessed associations of a
loved and loving home, his social rela-
tions were exceedingly close and intimate
with the Masonic fraternity, where his
brethren had honored him with many
high and important official positions. He
had been worshipful master of Bethle-
hem Lodge of Augusta and was it's secre-
tary for many years was high priest
of old Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter at
Hallowell and had held the office of high
priest of the r. A. Chapte, of the State.
Had been illustrious master of Alpha
Council of Royal and Select Masters at
Hallowel, and at the head of the Grand
Council for the State, recorder of Trinity
Ccnlmandery X. T.. for many years.
holding that place at the time of his
death, secretary and treasurer of the Alb
MAXI Club, Augusta, since its organiza-
ton
The funeral will be held at the residence.
corr er of Green and Chestnut streets, at
= O'Clock Wednesday afternoon The ser
vices will be conducted by Rev. B. p.
HOPE of the Baptist church and by the
brethren of Trinity Commandery. Inter
ment at Mt. Pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Cony street. A large attendance is
desired as officers for the coming year
will be elected at this meeting.
The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet at 122 State street on Monday
evening, Oct. 25 at 100 P. NJ. to begin
it's winters work. Members and any
one interested invited to be present.
The Mems Club of the Universalist
church is about to begin it's meetings
for the year. Weston Lewis, principal
Of the Williams school, is the presi-
dent of the club. George w. Sylvester
the secretary of the club will at once
send out notices for the first meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Willard T. Libby, who has been su-
perintendert Of the Pejepscot paper
mill fer several years, has resigned his
rosition and will leave soon for Tur-
ner Falls. Mass, where he will be en-
ployeC as superintendent of one of the
mills of the International Paper Co.
Mr. Libby is graduate OF Bowdoln, OF
the Glass of 1899 and has been at re-
iepscot ever since his departure from
the college, having started work III the
mill at the bottom. He will be sue
ceeded by Jesse d. Wilson, Bowdoin
O3. who has until recently been in
paper mill at Lisbon Falls. He is a son
of DR.. f. H. Wilson of Brunswick and
during his college days was well known
as an all around athlete, having play
ed ball all through Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Several Augusta residents during the
present season have grown the Bur-
bank novelty, the Wonderberry, but
none of them have had better success
than w. A. Blackman of 80 North
street. Mr.. Blackman has 30 plants
all OF which have borne heavily al
though they were not set out until late.
The plants now are heavily laden both
With green and ripe berries. 1t has
been no uncommon sight earlier in the
season to see upon the same plants
blossoms, green berries and ripe ones
as the plants blossom at intervals
throughout the season. The plants
when they first come up resemble the
tomato plant but later show an entirely
different leaf. The berries in appear
|s;lnce are like a large BURBERRY and in
ltheir raw state resemble in taste the
| oldcrberry. Cooked, the berries max
IeXcellent sauce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
THE MAINE woMEN's CLUB
OF New York City Holds interesting
Meeting Saturday Afternoon.

New York, Oct. 24.-(SpeciaD. -The
Maine Women's Club of New York met
on Saturday afternoon, Oct. Is, at the
Johnson building. In the absence OF
the president, Mrs. D. M. kurtz. the
first vice president, Miss Carolyn r.
SWEET, presided. The program. when
was given under the direction OF
committee of which Miss Grace T.
Moore is chairman, was entitled An
Afternoon With Longfellow." 1t IN
cluded a sketch of LongfellOw. read
by Miss Bertha l.. Soule: vocal SOLO
by Miss Romaine; readings by Miss
Wilson and Mrs. Slocum, and solo Dy
Miss Romaine. The meeting OF the
club will be held in the red room OF
the johnson building on the third Sat
urday afternoon Of each month during
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
Social Club Meetings.

The Claiming Guild will meet with
Mrs. II. l.. Pishon, Winthrop street
at o'clock this afternoon.
The Murray Club will meet at
o'clock this afternoon with Mrs. G. Fl
Howard, No. IS Weston street.
The Susanna Wesley Society will
meet this evening at 100 o'clock with
Miss Marion Fisher, at Is Prospect
street.
The Roger Williams Club will hold
a special meeting at 100 this evening
with Miss Marion Griffith, No. IS Ban
gor street
The Young Woman's League will
meet with Mrs. H. L. Sherburne, Chap
ell street at 2.30 o'clock Monday after
noon.
I .bsq' f.4,5 il. s1tl'a. .,.l gi. T.. ft.i,
The Curtis Daughters, will meet this
e3ening with Mrs H. W. Raymond. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
RUBBERS WILL BE HIGH.
ohortage in Crude Rubber Causes Ad
vance in Price of Footwear.

Augusta people who wear rubbers
and the majority of them do, will be
interested in the announcement of an
advance of II per cent. in the price OF
hese commodities and also that there
will probably be further advance
..ithin short time. This advance is
lue to a shortage in the production OF
rude rubber on account of increased
,emand, and the above announcement
s accompanied by the cheerful infor-
nation that there is no prospective in
rease in rubber production before
914.
Speaking of the rubber situation the
Boston News Bureau of July 80, 1909,
aid in part:
Rarely has a more interesting sit
uation developed in any commodity
han now exists in crude rubber. The
price of fine Para rubber has now adj
vanced to 81 per pound and there is
no prospect of any large increase in
production inside of the next five years.
1t present the worlds annual produc-
ton of crude rubber is between SO,
go and 10000 tons, of which $4,000 TONS
-amc from Brazil in 1908 and about
5000 tons from Mexico, Central Amer
ca and the west coast of South Amer
ca
"The only new source of production
n sight at the present time is the Cey-
Ion rubber or what is known in the
trade as the plantation rubber of the
CAST In 1908 Ceylon produced but 250(
Ons of rubber. An increase OF 40 per
cent. is expected this year to brig thf
OUTPUT up TO $500 tons. This 1000-ton in
crease is but a drop in the bucket COM
pared with the present remarkable
shortage in supply. By 1914 it is esti-
mated by trade experts that plantation
:ubber of the East will total betWee1
5000 and 10000 TONS an increase in the
worlds supply of say 10 per cent. Three
ears later, however, some OF the DIG
rubber plantations of the East VII
come into actual bearing, and by 19l'
it is estimated that Ceylon rubber
production will total between $4,000 anC
&C. 900 tons. This is a Sc per cent pros
pective increase in the worlds stock
and the only substantial relief in sight
for the next eight years.
zone of the leading rubber authorl-
ties of the United States says: The
outlook is for continued high prices
of crude rubber for several years. The
statement that the boom in the tire
business is likely to be shOrt-lived. is
idicuIous. This industry is simply III
is infancy. The profits of the big tire
companies have been enormous.
Know of several companies which have
made net earnings of % per cent. tt
80 per cent. on their gross overturn
These companies are all in strong Pc
sition financially and will meet hisl
cost crude rubber with advance II
price"
In 1907 crude rubber was down to a
cents per pound. Last spring it was
M.20 per pound and since the abov'
clipping was printed in July the price
If crude rubber has steadily advanced
and is now $21S per pound.
Wholesale dealers have advanced th'
price of rubber footwear II per cent
and look for another advance in shor
time. All retailers of rubbers. over
shoes and rubber boots must pay thi:
advance, consequently the retail prices
Of tie coming season will be higher
than heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
A STRAY BULLET
Hits Linwood Patterson, Wiil'mant'e'
In Shoulder, While Hunting.

Bangor, Me, Oct. 24.-Linwood Fat
terson of Willimantic, while hunting
with a companion near Monson tnis'
forenoon was struck by bullet In the
right shoulder. He was taken to Mon
son. where an examination disclosed
that the injury will not be serious un-
less bloodpoisoning should develop. MI.
Patterson believes the bullet to have
come from the rifle of some unknown
hunter, although he saw no other hunt
ers in the woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

\. n. Soule left yesterday for Bos-
ton. He ascertaincd that. there was
TO lie Il bankrupt lot OF desirable rugs
for sale at right price. If he can
purchase the same, there will be cut
price rug sale next Saturday at the
L. w. Souln Emporium. Last Satur-
day was Blanket day, ana they sole
every pair of the smoked blankets
demonstrating that zeal bargains are
Appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

::;JJ;s;;,71s.sE"B1ancha ara. 49,.

:: Hon. James E. Blanchard, until recent
" treasurer of Kennebec county. died at
his residence on Green street at high noon
Saturday. He had been afflicted with
stomach trouble for two or three years
and had been confined to the house about
a month, his disease eliminating in IN
fIammatory rheumatism, which caused in
Illumination of the stomach and lungs.
The death was painless, occurring while
he was in peaceful sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The friends of w. A. Blackman of
North street, who seriously strain ID
the ligaments of his right arm and leg
several weeks ago by a fall from Il
staging while at work at the Children
Home on Sewall street, will be pleased
to learn that he is now able to be about
the yard with the aid of crutches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Half the excavation which the
American engineers estimated would
be necessary when they undertook the
completion of the Panama canal after
the purchase Of the French interests is
completed, according to calculations
made by the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

/ The next game of football to be play
ed in this city will take place Wednes-
day afternoon on the Reuel Williams
Athletic field and will be between Conv
High and SkoWhegan High. Cony and
Skowhegan played n no-score game at
Skowhegan oct. 9 and the local boys
Notwithstanding their defeat at Car
diner Saturday expect to win from the
Skowhegan team Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
| l}aiIv Kennebet Journal
Telephone 1876.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, ETC., Will ne
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is tha
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents q line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
bv notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The little friends of Hazel Johnson
of the Williams Grammar school gave
her Surprise party Saturday evening
at her home. Quimby street A pea
nut hunt was enjoyed. Annie Nc
Laughlin won the prize. Refreshments
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

G. w. Getchell of Bath, a member of
Diver Tibbett's crew. has arrived in
this city for the purpose of working
on the foundation of the new concrete
wharf which is in process of construc-
ton at the Insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Miss Marie Boardway left Sunday
after a threeweeks vacation at her
home for Boston, where she will re-
sumo her duties for II. d. Huggan
Drug Co., where she has been employ
ed as bookkeeper for the past two
wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

d. w. Adams of this city entertained
a party at dinner at the Augusta House
Sunday. The members of the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Gannett Miss
Gannett, Mr.. and Mrs. II. n. Whitman.
Mrs. A. S. Faulkner Augusta; DR.. D.
b. Cragin, Waterville; Miss Cragin,
Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Alfred w. Maillett, one of the most
prominent of the French Canadian peo-
pie in Lewiston and alderman from
Ward 6, died Saturday evening. after
ar illness OF but few days. ME-. NAM
lett was born in Canada and was ~
years of age He went to Lewistoo
when a small boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Maine Central car No 1900, General
Manager McDonald's private car, and
having that gentleman on board, was
attached to Train No. Saturday morn
ing, bound east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
TOTAL LOSS OF HAIR:
Seemed imminent Scalp was Very
iScaIy and Hair Came Out BY
iHandfuIs Scalp Now Clear and
nav HAIR GROWN BY CUTICURA

t"About two years ago was troubled
With my head being scaly. Shortly after
that l had an attack of typhoid fever
aid l was out of the hospital possibly
tho months when l first noticed the loss
q hair, my scalp being still scaly.. |
started to use dandruff cures to no effect
whatever. l had actually lost hope Of
sSving any hair at all. could brush
liz off my coat by the handful. l was
AFRAID to comb it. But after using two
ckkes Of Cuticura Soap and nearly box
Il Cuticura Ointment. the change was
Surprising. My scalp is now clear and
healthy as could be and my hair thicker
tkah ever, whereas l had my mind made
aip to be bald. w. F. Steese. 5Sl2 Broad
st., Pittsburg. Penn, May and 2l, 'OS."
Ritter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The regular drill Of Co NJ will be
held this evening at the armory. This
is the second drill under pay for the
month of October and a full attend
ance of the membership of the COM
pany is desired. a. Il, Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

For obtaining liquor under false pr
fences at the Bath liquor agency, DAVID
o. Seavey and. Mike O'Donneh 49,
Friday in the municipal court AHed ~
and costs, and in default OF paymh
were sent to Auburn. The two boaes
liquor for other parties. go -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

During the reconstruction OF the
track on Water street cars for WIN
throp will start from the Augusta post
office and that point will be the ter
.ninal for cars arriving from Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
Monday, October rs, 1909.
LOCAL MATTERS.

DR.. George r. Campbell has returned
from New York. where he took three
weeks postgraduate course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

All members of Augusta Lodge, No.
46, A. B. S., are requested to be present
at the meeting tonight, as election OF
officers and other important business
.HAl come before. the meeting, :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Miss Alice Black of Dorchester
Mass is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
George p Potter on Chapel street, and
will later go to Massachusetts for the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

F. II. Hazelton of Portland, Maine
manager of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society will give a banquet at the
Augusta House Monday evening, Nov.
l in honor of Edgar S. Turner of this
citV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
LOCAL NOTICE.

T. F. Monaghan will open his class
in dancing at Golden Cross hail. Au-
gusta, Wednesday evening, Oct. 81.
oct20dit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
PROHIBITION LAW
TO Be REAEDIED
Alabama Governor to Ask
Legislature to Right Wrongs
Found in Measure.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Jan a-Gov.
e. b. Conner has indicated that ir the
prohibition law is found to DE bad he
will call the Legislature together TO
remedy ft. which is distressing out
look for those who arc fighting the law.
As tile Bill was. written by Speaker
Carmichael. He viii back ap every effort
&" save it from destruction 1T ts also e.
fact that officers of the Federal court
see no reason for Interfering, the Su-
preme Court of the nation having aI-
ready decided every question involved.
Thus tire outlook is that the $4,000
fund may Dee spent and the law may be
injured. but iu o. few days if viii be re-
enaaed I'm more stringent terms. The
Legislature is at least So per cent i'm
favor OF prohibition with every possible
provision -lo make 1T operative A law
making cases of ore county tryable m
another viii probably bee passed.
In Mobile, for instance. mries VIII
not convict. and if possible the friends
OF tHe law viii Try 10 transfer cases to
other counties. Tine hight ON the act
however, IS attracting tie best legal
talent and every inch of tire ground viii
be contested
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
MUCH IS EXPECTED
FROM 1910 CENSUS
Experts Believe Figures Will
Reveal Great Progress
in Longevity.

IT is promised that the census OF
1910 will produce no more interesting
da5a than those relating 10 the in
crease OF the average length Of life. TO
the decreasing fatality OF disease. and
TO generally improved mortality con-
ditions i'm this country. Authorities
on these subjects are urging that the
greatest care be devoted TO these sub
jects. They believe.
That Americans are now living
longer than any other people in the
world.
That disease is better controlled
here than anywhere else.
That sanitary conditions are better,
on an average. than in any other
country.
That the tendency TO increasing the
span OF life is going % be continued
for many years to come, as a result
OF the pure food and drug laws the
enforcement OF effective quarantine
laws, the exclusion OF immigrants ar
dicted with disease, and for other Tea-
SOILS.
The beginning Of the most effective
work I'm this direction has been made
IN recent years, and fhe census Of 1910
viii practically mark the commence
nent of effective records showing the
benefits OF this movement. It is
therefore, uesired TO make the begin
ming on as broad 2 foundation as pos
slble, 80 that useful comparisons may
be made In future years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
COMMERCE LISTS
CLOSE TOMORROW
Oyster and Bell Seem to
Have Clear Field for
Vice PreSidenCieS.

With thirty candidates already I'm the
field, nominations to fill the twelve va
cancies on the board OF directors of the
Chamber OF Commerce viii close to-
morrow. 10 is expected that several
more names viii be proposed tomorrow
night which may considerably upset
calculations as to the probable winners.
So far, the names of James r. Oyster
and Charles u. Bell are the only ones
that have been proposed for the posi-
louS OF hTst and second vice presi-
dents. Although nominations for these
Offices DO not close tomorrow. il is gem
orally believed that neither oyster nor
ben VIII have any opposition. Ap-
parenry the biggest fight VIII be waged
lu the race for president and next Il
This. i'm the selection Of directors
William +. Guide, candidate for presi-
dent OF the Chamber, said this morning
that the chances Of HIS being elected
seemed TO be brighter than ever, and
that he could not be more optim site as
90 the result This is Mr.. Guides forty
hrst birthday. and he has been the re-
clpleut Of many COugrat iatlOns
? MI Noses had nothing additional 10
ssT except Jlat TO express his ap-
probation again of the fact that per
soual autmOsities We're not ch8Tacteriz-
ing the camp8 en- FTe assured his SUP
pI-f % Mr.. GUIDE, should the latter be-
elected.