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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANGE.
Largest Attendance on Record at 36th
Annual Session.

Manchester, N. H., Dec. 21.-The New
Hampshire state Grange opened it's
seth annual session in this city today
with a record breaking attendance, the
returns showing that transportation
over the railroads of the state had
been applied for up to this morning for
500 persons which is by far the larg-
est number ever recorded. The open
ing session was held in Mechanics hall
at II o'clock, Master Herbert .. Had
lev of Peterboro presiding. The OPEN
ing was in the Fifth degree and was
followed by the roll call of subordinate
Oranges, announcement Of the stand
ing committees and the report of the
standing committee on credentials.
The afternoon session opened at 1.3O
o'clock and was featured by the adj
dress of the state master, the report of
the secretary and committees. and the
introduction of new business without
debate which was referred to commit
tees. State Master Hadley stated that
the Grange in New Hampshire was
never in as prosperous condition as 1t
is today, having a membership Of prac-
tically 10000 divided into 26S subordi-
nate Oranges. There are 20 Pomona
Oranges. Three new subordinate
Oranges and one Pomona Grange were
organized during the year.
The election of officers will not take
place until tomorrow. There are three
candidates for master, Mr.. Hadley, the
present incumbent, Lecturer Richard
Pattee of Plymouth and ]. A. -Edgerly
Of Tuftonboro The fight appears to De
between the two first named with MT.
Edgerly holding, possibly, the balance
of power. The contest, which "a hours
ago did not promise to be animated,
is now bristling with activity. A pub
lie meeting was held tonight at winch
President E. Fox Nichols of Dartmouth
College was the leading speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
Afternoon and Evening Sessions.

The closing hour of the afternoon
session of the State Grange was occu-
pied with routine business and the re-
/ ports of officials, including those of
the secretary and treasurer. The treas
urer, E. E. Addition of Greene, report-
ed receipts of $17,92696 and expenses
of 2,415.05, leaving q balance of
$551191.
Secretary e. H. Libby of Auburn re-
ported the membership on Sept. 30 as
43S Oranges, with 5000 members. Sew
enty-one Of these Oranges have a
membership of over 200 each. Houl-
ton leading with 1901. Receipts of the
secretary's Office We're $12, 1850. Eight
subordinate and Pomona Oranges
have been organized during the year.
At the night session more reports We're
presented and an illustrated lecture on
the recent New England Fruit show
was given by E. F. Hitchings, State
entomologist.
The election Of officers will take place
Wednesday forenoon. There is no op-
position to Master Stetson and the My
contests of note are for State lecturer
and member Of the executive commit
tee. For State lecturer to succeed w.
]. Thompson of South China, who is
not a candidate for reelection, B.
Walker Mckeen of Fryeburg and Mrs.
Kate Ellis of Fairfield are the most
prominently mentioned. For member of
the executive committee to succeed L.
w. Dyer of Cumberland, Charles K.
Littlefield of York and George Alden
Of Durham are candidates.
The attendance is very large and the
Patrons are enjoying themselves thor
oughly, many forms of entertainment
having been provided for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
At the Coliseum.

The comedy drama, "A Fighting
Chance" was presented at the Coliseum
last evening before fair sized audience
by Frederic Gage company. The play is
a pleasing melodrama and pleased the
audience immensely and the close of each
act was greeted with applause. while the
comedy during the action of thte play
w , "a sA 80 q Mr, Gage in
the-1eauihg role was especially effective
and.he.Sas Ably Supported BY Miss Chris
tine Mctains and, the remainder of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

1T would help the mail carriers
great DEAL said Postmaster Libby
yesterday, IF people would leave their
doors unlocked SO that the carriers
could put the packages too large to so
through the slots inside. without hav.
ing to wait until someone comes to the
door. Just at this time every minute
counts with the carriers and everybody
should do what they can to assist
them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Jack Allison of Augusta defeated War
rem Peacock of Gardiner in their second
match game Of continuous pool. The first
half Of the game was played last Friday
evening In Augusta and Allison scored
$50 to rs for Peacock. Last night Peacock
scored POI to $50 for Allison. giving Abb
son q lead Of "a in the grand total.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Liuet Wallace C. Philoon, U. S. A,
who has been visiting his parents,
Senator and Mrs. E. L. Philoon in Au-
burn for a number of weeks. left Mon
day. for Fort Missbuia' Mont, where
he has been assigned for duty. He
will spefy1 Christmas With his cousin.
Archie Wheeler of Great Fans, Mont,
formerly of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
Oieomaruarine,

The following report was then pre-
scented by B. Walker McKeen and was
adopted:
Whereas, 1t is apparent that a very
strong effort, supported by the beef
trust, is to be made at the coming ses-
sion of Congress to repeal what Is
known as the Grout law, placing tax
of 10 cents per pound on oleomargarine
when eolored in imitation Of real but
ter, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

A special meeting OF the Board of
Education Was held Tuesday evening
at the office of the superintendent of
schools. The chief business was the
election of superintendent to fill the
unex PRED term Of Dennis e. Bowman,
who will leave after the first of the
year for California. The unanimous
choice was the selection of Herbert G.
Libby, who at present is member OF
the faculty Of Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs Marigold, who have
been boarding for few months with
Mrs. Reed. johnson street, will leave
this week for their home in Whitefield.
Mr.. Marigold was engineer of the
portable mill which has been cutting
lumber in Sawyers woods. The job
was finished a few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Will Metzler, who was crossing the
Kennebec on the ice opposite Law
rence's mill early Tuesday morning in
company with Frank McPhee broke
through the ice and was with difficulty
pulled out by his companion. Had
he been alone he would undoubtedly
have been drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Schools closed here Friday for two
weeks at the Lawrence school brief
closing exercises were held. The fol-
lowing scholars of this school We're
not absent during the term: Bertha
Reynolds, Angie Reynolds and Ruth
Praught. Miss Slosberg, the teacher,
will pass the Christmas holidays in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

It is evident that many Richmond
people are taking advantage of the re-
duced rates on the railroad this week
between Richmond and Gardiner, as
many are noticed on the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Mrs. ]. T. Richards returned yester-
day from Boston. She was accompanied
by her daughters, Miss Amy Richards
of New York, and Mrs. Henson, who
has just arrived from Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Now is your time to remember your
gentlemen friends. so you may enjoy
their smoking in your presence. Pres
ent them with a box Of THE Oakland,
SC cigars. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Kennebec Commandery, U. o. G. c., will
elect officers at the next regular meet
ing, the election being put over until that
time at the meeting held Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Frank Silver of Beverly, Mass, Is WIS.,
iting his aunt, Mrs. NJ. G. Tibbetts OF
Brunswick avenue. He will remain here
over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Probably last time for considering
d. NJ. Wise's practical and economical
proposition, as his ad. will not likely
appear again. Make the most of the
opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

The children are busy learning their
Rotations and songs for the Christ
mas tree entertainments at the
churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
WATERv|LLE.

Stephen Brann, Jr., who is teaching
at Moores Siding in Somerset county,
is at his home in this city for the
Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Miss Emerald Adell was in town
calling on friends Monday. Miss Adell
has resigned her school at Jefferson
and has taken a school at Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

The Entered Apprentice Degree was
worked on one candidate last evening at
the meeting Of Hermon Lodge, f. and A.
M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
company. Several excellent specialties
were introduced during the play.
LOCAL NOTICE.

Do not fail to examine the Colonial
calendars at Miss Eastman's: The old
Block house at Winslow and Fort
Western, Augusta. & dec22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Miss Jessie Lowell of Chelsea, Mass
is the guest of Miss May Lake Of High
land avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Miss Blanche Libby arrived home
from Boston Tuesday for the Christmas
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

The Wednesday Afternoon Club will
not meet today, but will meet next
week with Mrs. Guy Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Miss Athena Hayes Of Randolph Is the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Marion Brown
Of Augusta, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
$11,730.G0

There have been very few cases of dis
cord submitted to the executive commit
tee for adjustment the past year.
y In settling these cases we haYe endeay-
ored tosact for what we considered the
best interest of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
SOUTH GARDINER.

David Mcclure will today move his
family to Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Misses Eloise and Madelon Law
renee are at home from Hebron Acad-
envy for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

James Carroll has returned from a
short visit with friends in Damaris-
Gotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Shipment has begun of the wood at
the pulp mill. About 1000 cords are
cut ready for shipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
.
HALLOWELL,

HaIiowelI news and advertisements
will be found on page eight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Meady have re.
!. turned to their home in Randolph, at
~ @ brief wedding trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
ONE WINS, OTHER LOSES.
Local Bowling Teams Roll Against
Down.river BowIers.

Waterville defeated Hallowell on the
Silver street alleys last night, taking four
int
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Charles P. Allen returned yesterday
from a short trip to Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

Christmas tree and concert at the
Congregational church Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

WE SHALL PLACE ON SALE
ABOUT 80 MEMS SWEATERS.
THESE COME IN PLAIN GRAY
WITH RED OR BLACK BOR-
DERs, WERE $3.50, $1.75, $500
GRADES. WE SHALL CLOSE
THESE SWEATERS BEFORE
STOCK TAKING, 8sc. EACH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
Grange Cottage at Good Will Farm.

Bro. Hayford Of the executive commit
tee, who has charge of this cottage, re-
ports as follows:
Balance on hand Dec. Is. 1905. g. "a
Received from Aroostook and Pc
nobscot Union Pomona ............. $500
Received from Green Mountain Po-
mona ........:::..;.:.. ................ Zo'Vo
Pomona .............................:. 1000
Pomona ....................... $500
Total resources ..........S1 4S "a
Bills paid during the year ...........s 81
Balance on hand December, 1909... G1.37
Resources of the Maine State Grange
on Sept 80, 1909:
Stock in Cooperative store, Port
land ........................$ $4,000
Balance in treasury ..... 5,511.91
Supplies in secretary's Office. 1859
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22
WATERVILLE.
Gardiner Beats Taconnet.
TACONNET

Taconnet bowlers were defeated by Gar
diner last night at the clubhouse 1914 to
1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

ABOUT IS MEMS SWEAT
ERs IN FINE QUALITY, COME
PLAIN GREEN, PLAIN GRAY,
WHITE WITH GREEN BOR-
DER, WHITE WITH RED BoR-
DER. WE SHALL CLOSE
AT " THEIR REGULAR PRICE,
SIPS. ALL THE WHITE
SWEATERS IN THIS LOT ARE
SLIGHTLY SOILED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

ABOUT as BOYS AND GIRLS
SWEATERS, COME IN COAT
STYLE, BUTTON OR CLOSE
NECK IN PLAIN WHITE,
PLAIN GRAY, GRAY WITH ALL
THE Different cOLORED
BORDERS. SOME OF THESE
ARE THE BEST QUALITY
MADE INTO CHILDREN'S
SWEATERS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

NONE SOLD FOR LESS THAN
$1.00; OVER ONE-HAtF OF
THIS LOT WERE $2.25, $500
AND $3.50. WILL BE OFFERED
ALL AT ONE PRICE. YOUR
PICK, 69c. .4.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-22

VISIT OUR STORE FOR USE
Full XMAS GIFTS. J.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05

mes expects to conduct larger busi-
ness than ever before. Having al
ways carried a large and stylish stock
of goods she Will be greatly missed by
her numerous customers. Her store
was also a popular place for tarrying
and waiting.
The K. of P's. will have an oyster
supper next Thursday night, March
II. Only the members will be pres
ent.
Mrs. Annie Turner, Of Dyson, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. L. M. Counts.
Miss Alma Hartman is at Mr.. Joe
Hartman s.
Mrs. Ellie Kinard, of Union, is Wis
iting Mrs. Mark Bedenbaugh.
Mr.. J. M. johnson spent a few days
of last week in town.
The many friends of Mr.. George
H. Wise were panied to learn Of his
sad death. The early portion of his
life was spent among us. Mr.. Wise
was a kindly genial man, who had a
pleasant word for all with whom he
came into contact. His death breaks
a family chain of 7 children as he
was the first to journey to that
bright and better country. There re-
mains to mourn a Large family Of chill
dren. We extend sympathy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05
THE NEWS OF WHITMIRE.
Many People Coming and Going
Beautiful Millinery-Preaching
for Presbyterians.

Whitmire, March 3.-Miss Bessie
McGraw is visiting her cousin Mr.
James Bishop and family.
Mrs. J. I. Young and Mrs. David
Duncan are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Ernest Nunnamaker near Columbia.
Misses Sallie Sims and Louise Bates
are spending the week at Mr.. ". A.
Andrews.
Mr.. Nets FAINT and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Elmore spent a pleasant day
Sabbath at Mr.. Jno. NJ. Suber's.
DIR. D. J. Brim, of Clinton, preach
ed to large and appreciative con-
gregation in the new Presbyterian
church Sunday morning.
In mentioning the teachers in the
Presbyterian Sunday school a slight
mistake occurred which I wish to cor
rect. Mrs. Henry G. Meyers will
teach the class Of children and not
Mrs. Barney Herren, as stated.
Miss Corrie McCarley, the charm
ing young milliner Of the Cooper Co.,
has gone to Atlanta to purchase her
stock of goods. In very short time
the ladies may feast their eyes and
men empty their pockets upon those
lovely new hats.
Mr.. Robert Whisonants and son-ln-
law, Mr.. Reinhart, who have kept
the hotel here for the past year have
gone to Chester where they will enter
the real estate business.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Morrow, Who
left us about a year ago, for their
new home in Hendersonville, n. g.,
have returned and taken charge OF
their hotel.
Miss Moida Hodges. the charming
daughter of Rev. E. 7. Hodges, OF
Griers. is visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ
E. Abrams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. S. Derrick and
children visited relatives IN Ne"Derlt
last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Coleman Gary has succeeded
Mr.. T. CofeId Jeter as night operator
in the telephone office here. Mr.. Gary
is a very worthy young man and the
company are lucky in securing his
services.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jeter spent Fri
day night at their home in the Beth
Eden section. They were in Newber-
rv awhile on Saturday and noted with
pleasure each Improvement IN New
berry. They worshipped with the con-
gregation at Beth Eden Sunday and
were glad to meet their friends at
their former home.
Nita.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05

ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Rikard, of
Newberry.
Mr. W. l.. Bedenbaugh left Sunday
for Columbia by private conveyance.
I want to congratulate our friend,
49," from Bachman Chapel section.
In his letter Mr.. S. says that there
is time for all things, and that you
must not think of the girls when writ
ing. Very good advice. Don't think
he was thinking at the time Of his
Writing. Let US hear from you again,
old boy, when you are not thinking Of
the girls.
Mr.. @. L. Epting, who is here from
Ohio on a visit to Mr.. J. J. Epting,
is spending a few days in Columbia.
Mr.. T. P. Richardson and Mr.. J. W.
Richardson are at Chappells this week
doing some work.
There will be less fertilizer used in
this section Of the county this year
than there was last, unless the minds
of people change from what they are
now. We hope there will not be so
much used. The large amount Of fer
tilizers that is being used over the
country is one Of the greatest draw
backs with the farmers of today.
The grain crops are looking nice in
this section and the outlook is now
that there will be a full crop Of grain
raised this year.
Miss Leola Bedenbaugh, who is at
tending the Newberry graded school,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. Ella Bedenbaugh.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05
TAX PAYING TIME.
Always g. Rush at the Close-Treas
urer Epps Will Send Receipts
as Rapidly as Possible.

The time for paying taxes, county
and State, without the extra penalty
Of five per cent. expired last Satur-
dav. Treasurer Epps received on the
last day quite number Of checks and
money orders which he is writing up
as rapidly as possible, and if anyone
has failed to receive receipt it Is
because his name has not yet been
reached on the list. Mr.. Epps says
be patient and he will send receipts
for all checks and money orders re-
ceived.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05
Mrs. Emma Hair.

Mrs. Emma Hair announces the ar
rival Of many pretty and stylish ar
titles in her line for the ladies OF the
citv. These are to be sold at unusual
" low prices. and shoppers Will no
doubt be much gratified if they Will
stop in and look over Mrs. Hair 5
stock of new goods, (which she has
iust received. The styles are pretty
and the prices reasonable.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-05
THE NEWS OF ST. PAUL.
The People Who Come and Go-Tele-
phones EveryWhereLess Fer
tilizers to be Used.

St. Paul, S. c., March 4-Most of
the people Of this section took advan-
tage of the fine weather Monday and
planted their gardens, but up to then
very little early gardening had been
done in this section Of the county,
and what was done was most all to do
over.
The farmers began their plowing
Monday in earnest, but owing to the
hard rains that fell here Monday
night it is too wet for plowing again.
Mr.. Paul Halfacre and sister, Eu-
nice, Of Newberry, visited at Mrs.
Ella Bedenbaugh's s Saturday and Sun
day Of last week.
Mrs. Matte Metts, Of Little Noun
tain, is visiting her brother, Mr.. J. P.
I Kinard.
Mr.. Fred Epting visited at New
berry Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Martha Johnston, Of Newber-
ry, is visiting the family Of Mrs. Ella
Bedenbaugh.
MI. T. D. Livingston spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with the family
of Mr.. Willie Livingston, Of New
berry.
Mr.. Levi Gruber, who has been
sick with grip for the past few weeks,
is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Nancy Richardson, who has
been in a helpless condition for the
past three months, is slowly improv-
ing.
Mrs. J. ". Wicker has been very
i'll for the past ten days but is mend
ing slowly at this writing.
Mrs. T. @. Kinard, who has also
been very i'll for the past week, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Lizzie Rikard, who has been
suffering fer some time of consump-
ton, is no better only at times.
Miss Alice Richardson is having
chills and fever.
Master Willie Boinest is also having
ahills.
There are a few cases Of mumps in
the Jolly Street section, but they are
keeping them very close and it Is
hoped they will not get scattered.
Mr. Ernest Addy and Miss Mag
gle Stone, daughter Of Mr.. J. D.
Stone. were married AT the St. Paul s
parsonage Sunday morning at eleven
'clock by Rev J. A. Sigh. The hap
w couple have the congratulations of
their many friends.
It seems that the telephones are
taking the day in this section. They
are very convenient and pleasant
things to have. We have one Of the
best centrals that there is in the busi-
ness and we except none. All we
lack in this line is a night central. We
ought to have night service because
We pay the same rent as others who
get both day and night service. Then
why should we not have the same
However, we are not complaining vet,
although we would like to have it.
Miss Mary Counts is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Eddy, of Newberry.
Prof. W. A. Rikard, accompanied
bv Prof. Walter Richardson and Mr.
Thadeus L. Boinest spent Saturday
and Sunday with the formers par