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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
Somerset Veterans Meet
Friday in Annual Reunion
E. P. Pratt IT.. Post EnteTtains
Oakland and WaierviIIe Posts.
Enjoyable Program Carried 0ut..'
Address by Or. T. A. LeItch.

The annual meeting of the Somerset
Veterans Association was held Friday in
the Fairfield Opera house. The meeting
was continued all day and w. S. Heath
Post Of Waterville, Sergeant Wyman Post
of Oakland were invited and all met with
e. P. Pratt Post of this town.
The exercises of the morning began at
10 o'clock with prayer by Comrade J. D.
Emerson. The roll was called and the
following officers responded: Col. E. e.
Gould, Lieut. Col. x. A. Withee, Adju-
tant S. F. Emerson, Quartermaster Sam
uel Vose. The roll call found So comrades
present. After several patriotic songs the
adjutant's and quartermasters reports
were read and accepted. The address of
welcome was given in a cordial manner
by Rev. ]. H. Roberts of the Methodist
church and a fitting response was made
by Comrade Charles Jones of Skowhegan.
At noon the ladies of the Auxiliary fur
nshed delightful dinner to the visitors.
The afternoon session began with sing
ing several patriotic selections by the
assembled body, and brief but fitting
address of welcome by Colonel Gould.
After prayer was offered by Rev. F. A.
Leitch of Skowhegan & vote of thanks
was extended the Maine Central Railway,
the Somerset Traction Co. and Amos Ger
aid. who SO kindly gave them the free
use of the Opera house. and other ia
vorS.
After violin solo by Willie Robbins, an
S-year-old lad, Mrs. Wentworth, secre-
tary of the Woman's Auxiliary, gave an
extended report of the organization and
of the Field day at Lakewood in August.
After a few recitations, which were well
rendered. especially that of J. r. Bfck-
nell, who recited patrick Henry's
Speech" the principal address of the day
was given by Rev. F. A. Leitch Of Show
hogan on 1.-The American of Revolution
airy Times and the Present" This adj
dress was highly appreciated by all, and
Rev Mr.. Leitch handled his subject, in
an interesting and instructive manner.
At the close of the lecture the company
broke camp and marched to the station.
where they left for home at 4.f9 in the
All the business places in town did
honor to the day by putting all their
flags out at full mast and decorating the
hall and streets in beautiful manner. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
Church Notices.

Unitarian church, Main street, Rev
George Dana Sanders minister: Morning
service with sermon at 1880.
=, Second Baptist church. Water street.
KEY. Isaac LeFleur: Morning services at
1880 with sermon; Sunday school at u:
evening service at Z.
Sacred Heart church, corner Pleasant
and Gilman streets. Rev. Father J. e,
keaisy pastor: Low masses at and 8
benediction at p. NJ.
Winslow Congregational church, Rev.
W. j. Mcneil pastor: Morning worship
at 1913 with sermon; Sunday school at
noon; Christian Endeavor Society at p
M, followed by an address by the pastor.
Free Baptist church. Rev. A. D. Dodge
sermon by the pastor; Sunday school at
noon: Young Peoples service at 615 p
M; evening service at 7.30.
First Baptist church. Elm street, Rev.
p. c. Whittemore. D. p. pastor: Morn
evening service at 7.30. All.
Advent Christian church, Pearl and
Nudd streets. Rev. T. j. Coolbroth pas
tor: Morning service at 1890 with adj
dress s by the pastor: Sunday school at
social service Thursday at 7So P. NJ.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building: Services at 1890. A.. NJ. children's
Sunday school at 1215; experience and
testimony meeting Wednesday at 7.S0 P.
M. Reading rooms open daily except
Sundays and legal holidays. from to
P. M.
st. Francis de Sales church (Catholic),
Elm street: Mass at $50. 8 and 1870 A.
NJ; Sunday school at P. M. The Chill
month at 100 p. NJ: the Soldiers of the
Sacred Heart meet the third Sunday of
the month at 2 p. M; the Ladies' of st
Anne meet the fourth Sunday Of the
month at 2 P. M.
Pleasant Street Methodist church:
Preaching service at 1880 with sermon by
the pastor. Seats free and a cordial In
vitatfon to everybody. Sunday school at
IL o'clock. Good singing, orchestra and
classes for all. Special business mems
class, led by Prof. Simpson. meets In its
men are welcome. Junior Epworth
League at 2.3O P. M. for children; young
peoples meeting, the Epworth League. In
the League room In the yestry at $50 2.
M: evening service at 73O.
The Congregational church, Temple
street, Cyrus Flint Stimson minister;
Divine worship, 1890 A. NJ. and 73O P. NJ.
Bible school, at II NJ; Young People S
meeting at $50 p. NJ. The celebration OF
the Lords Supper and the reception of
new members next Sunday: Sermons:
Some Thoughts Upon the Fatherhood of
Cod -
st. Marks Episcopal church Oath Sun
day after Trinity: Holy Eucharist, 1916
and 1890 A. M; mathis at 10 A. M.
Universalist church, Silver street Rev.
F. E. Barton: Service at go p. M. fol-
lowed by Bible class,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
Sk0WHEcAN.
Two Men Arraigned on
Single Sale Charge.
Cheese Lessor Shows That
He Simply Bought The Stuff.
Israel Boufor Pleads Guilty and
Goes 0ut Of the Business.


Cheesee Lessor and Israel Boufor
We're arraigned late Thursday after
noon in the q, municipal court, each
charged with a single sale. Lessor
pleaded not guilty and his hearing was
held first, ut. appeared from the evil
dence that he bought two pints of
whislley from Boufor, the money being
given him by a man named Griffin.
There was nothing to show that Les
scr profted by the transaction, so
Judge Lawrence discharged him. Bou-
for pleaded guilty. There was nothing
else for him to do The court Inn
posed fine of $50 and costs and 30
days in jail with 80 days additional IL
the same was not paid. Sentence was
suspended on the promise of the re-
spondent to go out of the business of
pocket peddling. Should he again be
brought before the court this sentence
will stand against him as well as what
may be the result of his next hearing.
Miss Mae Goodwin left Friday for
Newton Highland, Mass, where Mon
day she will resume her duties as
teacher in the public schools. She
passed her vacation with her mother
in Canaan and is a graduate OF. the
Skowhegan High school,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
CLINTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stora Turner of Sid
ney were the guests last week of Mr..
and Mrs. M. Chase on the River road.
Mrs. Isaac Chase was in Waterville
one day last week
A little son arrived Sept. in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Strick-
land in the western part of the town.
Mrs. Olive Parkman, who makes her
horne with her daughter, Mrs. Asa
Pratt on River road, celebrated her
SSth birthday Thursday, Sept. 9. She
received many callers and tokens to
help brighten the day.
Miss Marion Clifford is in Waltham,
Mass.
Mrs. Ida Wormell of Portland is Wis
iting her sister, Athena Mckinney.
Mrs. Hattie Reynolds of Camden is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Daniel Bracket.
Mrs. Ethel Willet and mother, Mrs.
Foss, have gone to Melrose, Mass,
to make their home with her brother.
Mrs. Elvira Ames has gone to Fort
Fairfield for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spearin Of
Fort Fairfield have been visiting their
daughter. Mrs. Cecil Greeley.
Miss Nina Dickey with a friend has
been visiting at home with Mrs. Frank
Bessie.
Mrs. A. W. Kimball. accompanied by
her grandson, Albert Barrows, who
has been passing the summer with her,
has gone to Haverhill, Mass.
Mrs. Mae SWEET and j. H. Pillsbury
of Amesbury have been visiting Mrs.
Sarah Ross.
Frank Bessie is in Boston.
Franz Whitman is in Boston.
Mrs. Julian Estes started Tuesday
for South Dakota. where she will pass
month or more visiting relatives.
! Mrs. W. l. Cain will take her place
T. in the library while she is away.
Miss Emma F4agg has been away
for week visiting in Randolph and
Lay
Prof. Ralph Bean has returned to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
A GOOD CONTRACT.
Horace Purinton Co. Will Enlarge the
M. c. Transfer Pit.

The Horace PurintOn Co. of this city
has recently taken a contract from the
Maine Central for the enlargement Of
the transfer pit at the shops in this
city and the work will commence i'm
mediately. The transfer table is sit
uated between the paint shops and the
other department and is used for the
transferring of the cars to and from the
various departments But the COM
pany has found that since the large
80-foot cars have been constructed,
that the table is not wide enough.
The walls of the pit will be con-
structed of concrete. will be five in
number and the total number of feet
in the entire contract is $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
OAKLAND,

The Universalist church will re-
sumo public services next Sunday in
tie vestry. Dr. Hayden will preach.
The audience room which has been in
the hands of the decorator for the last
six weeks, will be ready on the 18th.
The revival services at the Methodist
Episcopal church are attracting many
people. The outlook for accomplishing
much good among the churches and
pastors is very encouraging.
On Thursday evening Miss Frances
r. Adams, who breaches nightly and
who is conducting the special services
at the church, did not select text but
spoke of the general topic of Prayer
Miss Adams sang in closing. Il Never
Shall Forget the Day" The special
services will continue next week Meet
ings every night at 7.3O, except Satur-
day. The pastor will preach Sunday
morning at 1890. Miss Adams will
preach Sunday evening at 100 Sun
day school at 11.45 A. M.
Services at the Sidney Methodist
church at 2.30. Sunday school follows
the preaching service. The pastor will
conduct the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
WinsIow Schools Will Open Monday.

All the common schools in the town
of Winslow will open next Monday
morning for the fall term. Nearly all
of the schoolhouses have been renovat-
ed and everything is in readiness for
the term. The following teachers have
been elected: Fitting school, principal,
Alic E. Hall. assistant, Hattie F. Simp
son; H. & w. school. Grammar de-
partment, Ella F. Freeman, Primary
department. Grace E. Kicker; Sand
Hill school, Grammar department,
Cormelia Murray. Primary department,
M. Gertrude Libby, assistant. Beatrice
Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
More Funds Are Needed for
The Humane Society's Work.

Ihe officers of the Society for the
prevention of Cruelty to Animals has
been attending to business during the
present year, although they haven't
made much noise about it. About
oo cases have been investigated
since Jan. l, involving more than 100
animals. In all but two or three cases
ample cause for complaint was found
and the necessary measures were
taken. The animals We're given rest.
medical treatment or better care and
feedlng. Barns were repaired, owners
instructed or threatened where that
would accomplish the needed results,
and where more severe measures were
NEEDED, they were taken. Three horses
and several small animals were killed:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
Olympus, Lodge, \. E. O.
P, Plans a Field ilI'! ID. Day.
Tuesday Club Elects Dele
gate to Meeting otFederation.
". C, 7. U. Holds First Fall Meeting
...0ther Local Items.

The w. c. r. U. held it's first meet
ing since vacation Thursday with Mrs.
Mary Graham. Chester street. Mrs.
Graffam was chosen president pro
tenn. Following the devotional service
and business the following program
was given: Roll call; vacation Incl
dents; reading, selection, Eugene
Fields, Mrs 0. H. Drake; paper, Mrs.
Estelle Prilay; reading, Mrs, Ada Bos-
ton; poem, Mrs. Belle, Written: read
ing, Mrs. Sarah Rogers. .Refreshmen's
were served at the latter part of tie
afternoon. ...f,
Mrs. Fred Morse has returned from
Hartiand, where she was called by the
illness of her mother.
Everett Withee has bought out the
C. +. Hersom milk route.
Mrs. Frank Newhouse and children
of Everett, Mass, who have been Wis
iting Mr.. Newhouse's father, George
Newhouse. have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Foster and
three children Of Bedford, Ind. are Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
M. Foster This is Mr.. Fosters first
visit to his native town in II years.
Members of Olympus Lodge, ~ f. o.
p, are arranging for Field day
Sept. IS at Camp Benson. There will
be a Picnic dinner with coffee served
on the grounds. A baseball game will
be played between Pittsfield and Ban
gor. There will be other sports. Com
mittee of arrangements comprise Mrs
E. d. Carr, Mrs. w. j. Philbrick aud
Charles Walker.
H. F. Walker returned Friday from
the Lowell, Mass, automobile carnival
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck Of Con-
cord, N. H., who spent the summer al
their cottage at Milestone Island. Lib
lerty.. were guests Thufs1aY night -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
City Opera House.

4Tbe Hurleys' Equilistrists and fun
nv conversationists, make their en-
trance as stranded circus performers
and tent show slang flows freely. The
engaging smile and apparent ease Of
The Young lady in athletic feats, win
deserved generous applause. Mr.. and
MIRA Morrill,, in their skit, Wanted a
Nurse" are indescribably funny, bring
,eare OF laughter from the amused au-
dience. Today's performances will be
the last chance to see these acts. Miss
Iibby is in splendid voice and sings Il
new song entitled Longing" The
titles explain the character of the sub
iects in the new pictures 1.-The Turn
ine Point, Stripping Forest" Fan
tastlc Heads" "The Buffers Trick"
aTbe Tennessee Guards" and the fea-
ture picture, THE Eternal Romance"
frustrated by an irate father but re-
uewed by the children with a happy
consummation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

two men were prosecuted and convict
ed. two of whom are now serving
terms in Jail.
Many of the complaints now come
from long distance from the city
ana the work now covers some Is
towns. All complaints are attended to
If signed, but the names of the per-
sons making the complaints are never
made known. 1t costs the society
about 500 year to do it's work. The
treasury is now empty and money is
needed for the winter work, so every
one who is interested is asked to hand
a contribution to H. r. Dunham the
treasurer. The people on Main street
will be called upon in a few days and
will be aiding a good cause if they
willing contribute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
MADISON.

Ora Luce was operated on Thursday
by Drs, Wing and Pepper for appen-.
dicitis.
Mrs. Elvira Head of North Fairfield
is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ward have
been spending few days with Mrs.
Wards parents. &
The thrashers are in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. "A. H. Ward were in
3kowhegan Wednesday on business.
School on Ward Hill has begun, with
Miss Gladys Philips as teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

her sister. Mrs. William Hurd. Mr..
and Mrs. Peck left Friday for home.
Mrs. Ralph Leavitt and two children
of oklahoma are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. W. Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Towle of Wor-
cester. Mass, arrived Friday and will
pass the winter with Mr.. Towles sis
ter, Mrs. N. c. Smith.
At a special meeting of the Pitts
field Tuesday Club Thursday afternoon
Miss Caro- Murray was elected dele
gate. to attend the Federation of Wo-
mems Club meeting to be held in Wa
teryilie, Sept. 13-14-15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Webster Williams of Waterville has
sold a handsome gentleman's driver to
10. j. Hanson of Presque Isle. This
animal is a fine actor and won second
prize in his class at the Central Maine
fair and it is claimed by the friends of
Mr.. Williams that the horse would
have won the first prize had there not
been misunderstanding in regard to
the breeding of the horse, which was
given the award
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Ex-Crown Prince George Of Servia, says
a Vienna report, once shot pair Of pearl
pendants from woman's ears at dis
lance of ten PAGES His aim was SO true
that the bullets merely severed the gold
wire on which the pearls were suspended.
and the gems dropped on the woman's
shoulders and thence. TO the floor, unin-
jured. The two shots were fired In quick
succession without q tremor on the. part
OF the wearer of the genis at whose be-
hest the prinh had consented to exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
ulINE CENTRAL R. R,
IN eFFECT JUNE q. 1eoe.

IN EFFECT JUNE e., 1909.
Passenger trains will leave Waterville
GOING EA8T--
lE A. M. for Bangor. Old Town and B.
eur daily including Sunday. But does
ut run beyond Bangor Sunday mornings.
A. NJ, daily for Bangor. Bar Harbor
&'Washington County Railway and week
1gS for Aroostook County.
90 A. NJ, for 9kowhegan (mixedl.
lNA M. for Hartland. Dover and Fox
sst and Bangor. Moosehead Lake via
MA. NJ, daily for Bangor, Ellsworth.
III Harbor and Southwest Harbor:
Is A. NJ, for Fairfield and Skowhegan.
neA. n. Sundays only for Bangor and
Ia NJ. Sundays only for skowhesan.
NR NJ. for Foxcroft. Bangor. Aroos-
N W. Co. Ry.: Mattawapkeag.
5fsceboro. st, Stephen, HoultOn. Wood
aock. &, John and Halifax.
aE P NJ, (Express) for Bangor Bar
Harbof. Old Town and Greenville. Daiiy
APP. NJ, tor Fairfield and skowhegan.
Az P, ~, for Belfast, Dover and FOX
creA, Bangor. Old Town and Mattawam-
keag.
i AD +. NJ, TOT SkoWAo6aH'
GOING WEST
LA ~. daily for Portland and Bos-
Id ( n. daily except Mondays for
Portland and Boston.
wx r. Tor Oakland. Winthrop. Lew
f@I'M. for Augusta, Rockland. Bath.
patand and Boston. White Mountains.
Qushec, Montreal and Chicago.
INA. NJ, for Oakland.
I IN A. M. for Oakland. BINGHAM.
koasshead Lake. Farmfngtop. Philnps,
1lngeley, Lewiston. RumfOrd Fails. Dan
mi Junction. Portland and Boston.
rs A. M, for Augusta BrunswicK,
Bath Portland, Boston, connecting az
Portland for North Conway. Fapyans.
lancaster, North stratford, colsorook
"a n. Sundays only for Augusta.
Lsden. Bath. Portland. v,. IA
Nh NJ. for Oakland. Kineo ana
iGR N. 9Express) for Oakland. WIN n
taae lewiston; arriving Portland 4so :.
TAP X, Tor Augusta. Gardiner. Bath.
Brunswick. Portland, Seba9o Lake,
Bfidgton, North Conway and Bartlett.
- p. NJ, for Oakland. Lewiston. hum
tWd FallS. Portland and Boston. via Lew
an P. M. Express) via Augusta fo FOL.
Portland and Boston with parlor car IoE
Bolten connecting at Brunswick ioi
klb p H., for Lewiston. Portland. Bos-
ton and excApf Saturdays for New IOIk'
$40 p. NJ, sundays only for Augusta
Brunswick and Portland. ,..or
kls p. NJ, sundays only for Lewiston.
Portland. Boston and New York. via
Worcester.
as F: NJ, for August. and South Gar
~ P. r.. daily for Lewiston via Rruns-
wick. Bath. Portland and Boston, via Au-
gusta. with Pullman sleeping car.
FEE. BoorHBY, .n.
NORRIS MCDONALD.
Vica-EfesldAnt q General manager
Portland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
JOHN FULLY INJURED.
Falls from Box Car-Right Arm and
Two Ribs are Broken.

John FULLY of Ash street, son of
Michael Tully, and brakeman on the
night shifter in the Maine Central yard,
was badly injured early Friday morn
ing by falling from the top of a box
car and striking on rail- His right
arm near the shoulder and two ribs
were broken besides being badly
shaken. X DR.. z. w. Boyer was sum-
moned and the injured man was taken
to his office, where his injuries were
dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
Hioh School Football Practice.

Light football practice is now being
held bv the students of the Waterville
High school and already considerable
interest is being taken. The practice
is being held on the college field and
under the direction of Captain Harold
Farnham. Many of the entering class
have reported for practice. which after
next Monday when school begins. will
commence in earnest. The boys hope
to turn out a winning team with the
proper coaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

The Saturday baseball games will be
missed by all the fans now that the
season in this city has closed. The
Saturday afternoon contests during
the season have been enjoyed and been
the only form of attraction. 1t will
not be long before the football season
will open. but the number of games
played in this city is limited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

A social was held Friday evening at
the vestry of the Methodist church
and the evening was one of enjoyment
for large number. Games were play
ed and refreshments We're served. The
proceeds We're devoted toward the Y.
NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Frank o. Dean, who has been at the
summer school at Harvard, has re-
turned to this city. Mr.. Dean will be
an instructor in the English, depart
ment at Colby College this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

social dance was held Friday
evening at the Taconnet clubhouse in
Winslow and in spite of the rainy
weather a large number were present.
The evening was greatly enjoyed.
Music was furnished by the Leahy
Sisters Orchestra and refreshments
We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Notices have been posted by the
,,a;ne Central announcing cancella-
tens and changes in the rum
.'nr time of trains through the White
n n which will go into effect on
md after Sept. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Rev. T. S. Weeks of Ohio will occupy
the pulpit at the Getchell Street Free
Baptist church at both morning and
evening services SUNDAY in the all
sence of Rev. A. D. Dodge, WHO will
preach in Madison. s8i DO. Pc y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Mrs. Marion Leslie, who has been at
- GUNNER home at Pemaquid, has
" ~. to her home on Sheldon place.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Mary
shackley, matron at the Flagdumer
snu Industrial School at Hallowell.
.~,,o has been with her at Pemaquid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

Philip Foster, a graduate from the
Waterville High school in the class of
'09. left Friday for Orono, where he
will enter the University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11

The regular Cake sale will be held
this afternoon at the rooms of the
Waterville Woman's Association, al
though the new apartments at SO
Main street have not been fully settled.