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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
OAKLAND.

Elmer Davis has gone to North Wayne
or a few days.
John Otis from Indian Pond is visiting
riends in Oakland.
n Memorial hall Saturday evening. Music
or the occasion was furnished by Moul-
on's Orchestra.
John Gleason and James Hall passed
unday at Furbush's camp, Horse point,
treat pond.
New signs bearing the word Oakland, -
ave been put up at the railroad station.
hey are uniform with those which are
,eing put in place at other stations of the
Iaine Central, white on blue ground.
Ed Clement, proprietor of the North
Pond camps. and Edwin Crowel will leave
oGay for Indian pond.
The number of deer received at Oakland
saturday was 30 The specimens were ex-
eedngly fine ones. Among them was
loted big buck shot by B. j. Libby. a
Dear seen at the station Saturday was
shot by d. NJ. Parks of Pittsfield.
Miss Marion Jones is able to be out af-
er recent illness.
Fred Clark. the game warden of Smith
ield, is ill with pneumonia
D. G. Bean of Bingham was among Sat
lrday's visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
FAIRFIELD.

Ralph Smith of Augusta was a business
visitor in town Saturday.
George F. West of Portland arrived il
town Saturday. =
Among the business visitors in town
Saturday was H. w. Norcross of Augusta
B. A. McCoomb arrived Saturday night
from Skowhegan, called here by the
death of his brother, Robert McCoomD
Mrs. Mary A. Wilson died between and
o'clock Saturday morning at Mrs. Bur
rill's. Main street. Mrs. Wilson's home
was in Lowell, Mass, but she frequently
stopped in Fairfield and almost counted it
as her home. remaining here for months
at time. On Nov. 4, 1908, a little over
a year ago, she was operated on at hos
pital in Rome N. Y, for cancer, and
since that time had been in i'll health. She
had been in Fairfield about two months,
receiving treatment from a local ply 81
cian Friday she was planning to go to
Bangor Saturday, but became weaker dur
ing the day and early Saturday morning
breathed her last. She was about At
years old Mrs. Wilson was a widow.
Two brothers, Stephen c. Somers of Chi
cago and George Somers of Van Buren,,
Me-, sister Mrs. Sanford of Los Ange-
les, Calf, and several cousins survive.
Two cousins, Mrs. Lydia Walters of Carl
bou and Miss Alma Giberson of Lewiston,
arrived Saturday and Sunday. Prayer
will be offered at the house this morning
by Rev. John Clark Of the Baptist church,
and the remains will be taken to Lowell,
Mass, for interment
The funeral of the late Robert Nc
Comb was held at 2 P. M. Sunday from
his late home in this town, Rev. Mr., Rob-
rts pastor of the Methodist church off,
atng. The age of the deceased was 65
years and s months. He was of Scotch
,arentage and was born in ST. Stephen.
Y. B. He was one of the best known
residents of this locality and was highly
expected. a widow and six brothers. sur
vive, William, Charles and Howard, all
If Fairfield Bert of Skowhegan, and
George and Fred, each of whom is trav-
cling. The interment was at Maplewood
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

shall believe some kind of Providence.
directed my steps. l have wider oppor-
tunities here and a good salary. Now
that l am here it seems only a little
westward for it is scarce more than a
third of the way to the Pacific coast.
1T some ways this country is very
much undeveloped and in others the
development is wonderful, especially
along the soil, manufacturing and COM
mon school education. In higher ed
ucation and the arts-well, in time
think they will get there but in many
instances the musical and art condi-
tons are deplorable. Some of their
cnolrs are not up to the standard of
our Hallowell choirs and they have
$4,000 people here. Conditions are
changing however and for the better
most decidedly"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
National Bank Of Gardiner
Has Been Organized
Edwin |. Russell Is President
Herbert N. Lawton Cashier.
Fxacutlve Committee Of the Grand
Court, +. Of L., Holds Meeting.

The National Bank of Gardiner, q
new banking institution for this city
IN take the place of the Gardiner Ma
tional Bank and the Oakland National
Rank, was organized Friday. The new
bank is capitalized for $4,000 and there
are about so stockholders. The two old
banks voted to go into voluntary liq-
uidation on Dec. Is of this year by
votes of the stockholders and the new
National Bank of Gardiner will open
on that same date The location of the
new bank will be in one Of the two ola
banks until next year and at the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders IN
January it is expected that steps VIII
be taken for the building of new
modern equipped bank.
The following directors were chosen
Saturday to serve until the annual
meeting in January: Oliver B. Clason,
William G. Ellis, Frank w. Putnam,
Edwin s. Lincoln, Frederic Danforth,
Edwin l.. Russell, William E. Maxcy
Henry harrington. The directors Sc
lected the following officers:
President, Edwin L. Russell; vice
president, Henry Harrington; cashier,
Herbert NJ. Lawton; assistant cashier,
Fred n. Hamlin. -"'-.a.
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Having Success in Musical World.

Harold A. Cole formerly Of thi.
place of whom mention has frequently
been made in the Journal regarding
his great success in the musical world
continues to receive compliments from
the leading musicians of the country
telling OF his continued success. Mr.
Cole has only recently accepted the
professorship of music in the James
Milliken UEeiverSity. Decatur, Ill Mr.
Cole is a composer of no mean ability,
writing the ballard as well as the mu-
sic The Decatur papers have much to
say concerning this son of Hallowell
One paper speaking of one Of his pro-
auctions. used at a high class enter
tainment. says.
Mr.. Cole played no solos, but the
accon,paniments to the songs. cspe-
cialy in the last group, were the kind
thai an audience not only hears but
pays attention to. He showed himself
Il careful and sympathetic player In
The Rose in the Garden" he shared
honors with Miss White. this being
unc of Mr. Coles own compositions, E
dainty and pretty little song poem
which, it is hoped. will be hearc
again"
MIR Cole writing TO his father ant
sister who live here pays some compli
ments to his own home. He says:
If things progress as they have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
l.. B. Weymouth.

i. y. Weymouth, after long illness
died at his home on North street at
O'clock Sunday afternoon. The deceased
was BORN in Patten, Me- 60 years ago
and was originally dentist. going
from Pattenj to Pittsfield and later
coming to this city. where he purchas-
ed the peanut vending stand from Pc
ter Wedge. He later became dealer
in second hand clothing
TIE was a member of Pomola Lodge,
No. 81, |. o. O. F., and since his last
illness had been under the care of Sa-
marian Lodge, No. 80, of this city
which will take charge of the funeral
service. His only relative living is a
brother in st. Paul, MINI. The funeral
service will be held at | O'Clock this
afternoon and the remains will be tax
en- tc North Vassalboro for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
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, Norway, Me. g NtNs PIPES. William
Craig or, Auburn expects large gath
ering at the annual meeting of the
State Pathological Society which wilt
be held here Tuesday and continue I'M
til THURSDAY.
At the opening meeting Tuesday the
officers will make their reports and the
address of welcome be given, with a
response by Edward L. White Of Bow
doinham. vice president of the socie-
ty. In the evening c. e. Miller Of
Haydenville. Mass, will give an H.
Illustrated address, showing how better
fruit can be obtained in New England.
J. II. Hale of Connecticut will give
an address Wednesday morning and
will be followed by Prof f. r. Hitch
ings. who will give an illustrated talk
on the New England Fruit show In
Boston. Prof. w. d. Hurd Of the Mas
sachusetts Agricultural College will
speak in the afternoon on "CO-opera-
ton. and DR.. George M. Twitchell Of
Aubltrni will tell the orchard needs. At
the banquet in the evening DR.. Woods
Of the Maine Experimental Station.
Pres. Fellows of the University of
Maine and j. H. Hale will be among
the speakers.
After the election of officers Thurs
day morning Editor Collingwood Of
New York will give an address and
Wilfred Wheeler of Massachusetts will
take uD in the afternoon the question
Of GRAPES and small fruits. Reports
from the experimental station will be
given and Prof. Gardner of the horti-
cultural department will speak on
"Cultivation." r. L. Cummings of
West Paris will speak Of Growing
and Marketing" followed by Prof. r.
I. Philbrook of Waterville, who will
give review of the Gypsy moth in
Maine. There will be exhibits Of fruit
| and flowers. considerably more Of fruit
than formerly.
Oxford county, where the meeting Is
to be held, had the best fruit collec-
| ton in the Maine exhibit at the New
, England Fruit, show, with oAndrnscog-
gin and KepBebecn counties close be-
1 hind. A barrel of; .gravenst einsn shown
, by A. Herrick, of this, towns Mas
t second to the apples, that won the 9100
prize. Mr.. Herrick won the SIS prize
for the best single box Of apples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
"Hearts of the West ~

The melOdrama, Hearts of The
West was presented at the Home
Opera house Saturday evening by the
Dou ceAyer Stock Company. The
scene Of the play is laid in a mining
camp in the West. The players get
into several sensational situations dur
ing its progress, The company is
composed of eight people, some above
the average stock company actors and
all take their parts very Well. The
specialties are good The singing 81
Miss I4aI:oc was well applauded by The
audience, she being obliged to respond
to an encore The dancing by Martin
and Fabhrni was first-cass and was
appreciated by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

of the workers now deceased and a
forward look was taken. In the past
10 years u persons have been baptized,
"A have been confirmed and 81 couples
married and the burial Office said As
times. Two young men who have come
into this church during their college
days are candidates for holy orders,
and the total offerings for the 10 years
has been s18,25526 The real estate 10
years ago. less Indebtedness, was
$500 and today, including the COM
pleteG parish house, 1t is $4,000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
A HANDSOME Gift.
Parish House and RoCt0rV
Presented to ST, Marks.
A Memorial to Lats Mrs, Emily
.SpauIdiDg Of Boston,
Announcement on 10th Anniversary
OF Present Passionate. d.,

Rev. Canon Nicholson, rector of st.
Marks church. made an announce
Eient during his sermon yesterday
morning that brought great pleasure
to the members of the egation
and to these who have been working
hard in the building operations of the
church. Nearly two years ago pledges
were received for money with which to
purchase the house now occupied as a
rcctory and to pay the expense of
moving the chapel to the lot occupied
hv the old rectory and to make some
additions and improvements to the
building that it might be used as
parish house. and a new church
PLANNED. The work has gone on and ut
the present time the parish house Is
we'll towards completion. Il was
planned to complete the interior and
exterior as fast as money could be
provided.
Yesterday, however, was the 10th
anniversary of Canon Nicholson S
work here as rector, and he reported
that the building when completed
would be presented to ST.. Marks par
ism in memory of one VINO has always
been it's benefactress, the late Mrs
Emily S. Spaulding of Boston The gift
is made by her children and is not
merely for the completion of the parish
house, but includes refund of all that
has 80 far been expended upon IT,
which means that sufficient money has
been given to give the parish the house
and rectory, all paid for.
| Canon Nicholson went to Boston
three weeks ago and there saw Mr.
| SpauIding and the details of the gilt
were arranged. He kept the secret dur
ing the intervening time, wishing &c
announce it on his 10th anniversary
Sunday Contracts are already made
for finishing the basement and esti-
mates have been invited for finishing
the outside of the building in concrete
! according to the architects plans. The
york, will commence in the spring as
soon las the weather permits.
The sermon yesterday morning. was
l in the nature Of an anniversary, ad
dress and the work of the past decad'
was reviewed and tribute. paid to som
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
The Postman's Ministries.

The seat reservation for the Post
mans; Ministries. to be held at the
Opera house Wednesday evening, Nov.
TO- will open at o'clock this morning
at Hawker's drug store. There will no
doubt be a grand rush for the choice
seats.
The rehearsals have been going on
every day and evening under the di-
raction of William Van Duzer of New
work., The musical selections are the
very latest and the end mems jokes
will he original. DR.. j. G. Towne wiz
offioiate in the capacity as intepiocu-
tor and the end men will be Dan 8.
perry. George w. Townsend, p" Boz
white. Harry Higgins, Walter Nc
Alarv, w. E. Crosby, Albert Clement
and Harry A. Smith,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
GRAVE YARD NOT WANTED.
Residents of Little South Dakota
Town Object to Burial of Man.

lie Beau, S. D., Nov. Elm an sndig-
nation meeting today leading citizens
protested against the burial in or near
this city of the body of l.. T. Perkins.
ATTY years old, who was killed about
two miles out of town Wednesday,
when his automobile turned turtle.
This town has no graveyard and
doesn't want any.
Public spirited citizens, Immediately
Perkins body was taken from beneath
the machine. began contributing to-
wards a fund to send it post haste to
Mellette, S. D., 140 miles east on the
Minneapolis and ST Louis road, to the
nearest undertaken.
This action was halted by the unex-
pected arrival of a Mellette undertaken
to dress the body.
This is the first time an embalmer
has tried to operate in LIE Beau. 1t is
taken to mean that relatives living
near Athens. Tex. will try to inter
Perkins body here. mount headstonf
on the spotless Dakota plain ana
create a graveyard.
This is the first death in or near L.
Beau during its existence as a town
Inasmuch as the accident occurred tw>
miles from town the municipal RECORD
lis vet clear. and the rights of Perkins
relatives to bury the body within the
corporate limits is questioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
THE SEASONS WORK
'e'ng Planned by Executive Commit
tee, Grand Court, r. Of A.

meeting of the executive commit
3pt the Grand Court of Maine. For
Frs of America, was held Sunday
eternocn in the hall Of Court Emmet
u thls city. Grand Chief Ranger James
a oNeill of Portland was present The
members of the executive committee
present. We're James +. Owen. ! r. Nc
||,.arlhy and r. A. Urbano all of Port
q, j. j. Coughlin, p. j. Cronin and
marren Kicker of Lewiston and r
;"h'te Of Augusta The committee met
.r the purpose of looking over the
Work. ''e' 8
is planned to have Supreme Chief
~ c@aser j. f. Cosgrove of Hartford
H. visit Portland this winter and ia
Ave Foresters' night, when the de-
s s's will be worked in the Auditorium
,'noE ed. by banquet Plans were al
orr nhsoe yesterday to have the general
o.. saalzef make general tour of the
''dt fssssssas : ss - 81 -aF-s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
Waterville High H.
Skowhegan High 0.

Watervile High unexpectedly defeated
Skowhegan High on Alumni Field Satur-
day and with five substitutes in the game
in important positions, won over their
heavier opponents. II to 0. The game was
played in the presence of a small crowd,
but was interesting from the start. The
local boys put up fine article of football,
playing equally as well as the team with
its regular players. The backs made
large gains through Skowhesan's line and
played straight football, working the
forward pass but once and then ineffec-
lively. Gordon and Lambert both made
excellent gains in running back punts.
For Skowhegan, Murray played star
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

This company carries a good band ana
orchestra, all colored, and the buck
and wing dancing is of the best. the
plantation sketches of song, dance and
high stepping are no better shown
than with this little company of 10 col
ored entertainers. They will show three
days only. Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoon and evening
Matinee prices, 10 cents for any seat
in the house: evening prices 10 and u
cents: children 10 cents for seat any
where. This is certainly big SHOW for
the money. Two hours of solid laugh at
the droll sayings, good singing. &C.
centric dancing, buck and wing and
lots of classy Negro byplay. No per-
son should miss this big colored snow
"rhe Man On the Box the big show.
is coming soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
Funeral Sunday Of Late
Mrs. John Hutchinson,
Continued Success Of Harold
Cole in Musical Circles.
Insolvency Petition...one Arrest.
Personal and Other Items.

| The funeral of the late Mrs. John f
| Hutchinson, whose sudden death was
noted in saturdays Journal, took place
from her late residence, Is Pleasant
street, Sunday afternoon. Rev. B. F.
Turner of the First Baptist church
| conducted the services. In his eulogy
he spoke very beautifully of the Chris
| tan character and many Womanly vir-
tues of the deceased. The quartet choir
of the First Universalst church. at the
request of the family, sang TWO Sc
lections, favorite hymns of Mrs. Hutch
inson: Lead Kindly Light" and Near
er My God to Thee Besides many
friends, all the organizations Of Which
the deceased was a member were rep
resented by large delegations and it
was one of the largest funerals that
has been seen in this city for a long
time.
Tie floral offerings were many and
the rich designs are almost beyond
description. A magnificent wreath of
helotrope and white roses was the
husbands offering; a pillow of immor-
telles was from the only son and his
wife: an anchor of pinks from her sis
ter, Mrs Ada p Howard and, a
wreath. from Mrs. Towards children
We're of choicest flowers. The offerings
from the orders We're Il five-pOnted
star from Queen Esther Chapter of the
Eastern Star; a wreath from John 3.
Hubbard National Relief Corps, a clus-
ter of white chrysanthemums from the
Pythian Sisters. c. A. Cole and his
daughter. Mrs. Clara Carter. also CAV
cluster of white chrysanthemums;
Mrs Emery Smith and Mrs. S. A. Per-
kins. gave pinks; a similar design was
given by the families of j. w. and j,
C.. Whittier: Mrs. 3. E. Wood and
daughter Hazel, white pinks: Mrs
Harriet Kittlidge, bouquet of white
chrysanthemums: Mr. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Trundy. pinks; D. H. Marston an(
family, pinks; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Clary. pinks: Misses Grace and Helel
Maddox chrySanthemum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
Fred S. York, Randolph.

me death of Fred S. York occurred
AZ arout 1.3o o'clock Sunday afternoon
a. inc home OF his father. Colby York,
N'hderhook street. Mr. York was ii
years of age and was painter by
ua'e. Last summer while at work at
y, trade at Togus he fell and injured
JUS spinal column and complete paraly-
Wy OF the lower limbs set in. He failed
steadily from that time and at the last
"hered much pain. He was net mar,
"eo The arrangements for the funer.
u nave not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
James McCafferty.

The death of James McCafferty oc-
Cured in the hospital here Friday
night. Mr.. McCafferty was born ir
New York City, about 50 years ago
He enlisted in Co. G.. 25th N. Y. Inf.
at Staten Island, n. Y. June %, 1861
and was mustered out for disability
Dec. 20, 1862. He again enlisted in
Co. X, 18th N. Y. c., and was finally
discharged from the service Dec. 8
1854. He was admitted to the Home
from Boston Dec. 8, 1867, being tbs
oldest member of the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
SHOT THROUGH LUNG.
-eon RedIon of West Buxton KILLED
While Hunting With Father.

Bar Mills, Me-. Nov. Leon Redlon
the 12-year-old son of Henry G.. Red
on of West Buxton, was fatally shot
Saturday. while in the woods cunning
With his father The unfortunate boy
lad laid his gun on the ground and III
picking it up the weapon was dis
.harged, the contents passing through
MS right lung Death ensued before
/ physician could arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

Joseph Parent. the contractor. who
owns the land adjoining the Milliken
block on lower Main street, on which
is situated the Chinese laundry, is con-
tcmpIating the construction of a block
on that location in the near future 1t
is probable the work will be started
this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08
Advertised Letters.

Letters for the following people are
advertised az TIE Home postoffice:
john II. Armstrong. ]. F. Bryant, John
F. CTHc!, Henry E. Dexter. Joseph
Finncgan. John Hawksworth, Geo.
Henry; :. *. Mnrey. William McCor-
mick Hon. John Richardson, Thomas
Sawtelle, W. s. Smith, w. &. Short,
Fl. O. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

The regular meeting of Conseil Char
lana of L'Union st. Jean Baptiste
dAmerica will be held this evening, at
which time the officers for, the ensuing
year will be nominated = and other
outline, business transacted All mem
'ers are earnestly requested to be pres
ent at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

1t is understood that there is talk among
1.-THE farmers in this section of building a
potato house. provided the potato crops
Increase as they have in the past few
years. The yield this season has been far
In excess of other years and many farm
|ers are without su,ncient facilities for
many are planning to increase their acre
|age next year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

The Civic Improvement committee of
the WoEnan's Club will meet Tuesday
evening. Nov S, at the home of Mrs
E. w. Hall, 229 Main street. Important
business will be transacted and all
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

The funeral of the late Robert Laro-
Payson. the 3-year-old son of Robert
+. and Abbie McClench Payson, tool
place from the residence of his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Nc
Clench. 81 Spring street, Saturday af-
ternoon. Rev. ]. ". Steele officiating
The. little one was almost buried in I
floral grave, SO numerous were the
offerings from sympathetic friends o.
the family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

Rev. F. S. Hartley. formerly Of South
Portland, opened his pastorate at the
Getchell Street Free Baptist church
Sunday morning before a large con-
gregation. Rev A. d. Dodge, bis pred
acessor, took charge of his new parish
in Madison Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-08

Gardiner members Of the Maine His
|Wflcal Society have received notices of
"a meeting of the society to be held in
|rcrtland Tuesday evening, Nov. Is. Az,
aadress will be given by Charles Will
nam BurroweS of Cleveland. o.. on
me First Flying of the Stars and
stripes in Battle and the Burgoyne-
saratoga Campaign" The address will
We Illustrated by lantern slides.