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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
LONG STRIKE OVER.
10000 Now York CIoakn aEers Will Re
sumo Work Monday.

New York, Aug 26.-Informal announce
ment was made today that the strike of
cloakmakers in this city has been settled
and the 10000 strikers are expected to
return to work on Monday. Alexander
Block, chairman of the strikers settle
ment committee, said tonight that the
settlement is the greatest victory for
union labor in recent years. At the head
quarters of the Manufacturers Protec-
tive Association It was said:
THE manufacturers viii lose nothing
Mr. Block outlined the terms which he
said had been accepted by both sides.
The question of hours and wages is to be
settled by neutral committee whose de-
cision will be accepted by both sides.
Shorter hours and higher pay are looked
for. joint agreement has also been
reached covering the sanitary conditions
of shops.
The open shop, against which the strik-
ers rebelled, is to be maintained, but
manufacturers are to favor the unions
in selecting hands and will urge their
employees to join the union. The employ
ers however. retain the right to choose
their own employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
ANNUAL REUNION.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

Miss Stella Barton, who had arranged
a pleasing program consisting of music.
reading. family data, "reminiscences and
amusing anecdotes. er. ''.5-~s-.... .'
No arrangement was made for the next
meeting but 1t was voted to adjourn sub
ject to the call Of the president and the
secretary. The association was cordially
invited to hold its next reunion at Lone
Maple farm. the home of Mrs. Nellie Bar
toni West Windsor.
The secretary invites correspondence
with persons interested In matters relat-
ing to Chadwick family history.
The following are the officers of the
association:
Presidential E. Foster. Augusta.
Vice presidents-Frank L. Chadwick.
Augusta: Miss EstelIe Brainard. China
c. c. Spratt, Detroit. Mich.
Sec. -Treas.-E. r. Chadwick. Week,
Mills.
Asst. Sec.-Miss Stella Barton. Weeks
Mills
Historian-J. W. Chadwick. Maiden.
Mass.
Elk. Com.--D. f. Foster. J. w. Chad
wick. A. .. Chadwick. Mrs. Della f.
Bartlett. Mrs Ella Barton Smith. E. e.
Warren, E. r. Chadwick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
sMiTHFiELD.

Edwin Bessey and family of Oakland
and Mr. Isaiah Thoyer of Cumberland
Mills. were guests of Mrs. A. p.
Holmes on Sunday.
Arthur Wing and Joe Bonney. ac-
companied by friend from Water
Vile. and Clarence Dow of this place.
are enjoying weeks outing at East
lake.
/ Mrs. Mytell Clement is much better.
Errna Reynolds of Winslow is visit
ing her grandmother. Mrs. Lawindo
Holmes.
Joe Dudley accidentally had pitch
fork tine stuck through his cheek,
knocking out one of his teeth It is
hoped nothing serious will result from
it.
Raymond Bickford was obliged to
80 to a doctor to have a splinter re-
moved from his hand which ne got in
it several days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
FAIRFIELD;

Emmons Totman. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Totman of Providence
r. l.. is in town visiting relatives for
a few days
The usual services will take place at
the Methodist church Sunday. with
preaching by the pastor. Rev. r. A.
Rich, at 1890; Sunday school at IL:
there will be no league meeting at s.
but the league and general prayer
meeting will unite as has been the Gus
tom for the summer months.
Miss Gladys Pennell of Skowhegan.
who has been in town visiting relatives
for few days, has returned to her
home. a
Rev. Carl Herrick. graduate of Col
by College, who is now located in Mas
sachusetts, will occupy the pulpit OF
the Baptist church Sunday morning, In
the absence of the regular pastor. Rev.
J. l.. Clark, who has not yet returned
from his summer vacation. Mr.. Her
rick will speak in the forenoon ana
evening. Sunday school will occur at
the usual hour. II M.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Stoves died Friday of cholera
infantum.
Mrs. j. G. weymouth OF Sprlnelelu-
Mass, is in town visiting her niece.
Mrs. Herbert Blakney and Mrs Ed
ward. Parker of Benton for few days.
Miss Lucy Weeks is visiting friends
in Skowhegan for few days.
Miss Abbie Whittier is spending a
few days at China lake. the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Knowles.
The Misses Zaidee and leila Rey-
nolds are visiting their aunt. Mrs. Al
bert Jewell.
Mrs. Charles F. Turner and daughter.
Louise, left on their return home to
Los Angeles. Cal. Friday. They viii
stop in Boston and places in Massa-
chusetts on their way.
Mrs Lottie Burrill and daughter
Helen have returned from visit with
friends in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
sEARsPoRT.
Death Of Capt. lsreai Closson in Ban.
~. eor Shocks the Community.

Searsport. Me-. Aug. 5.-(SpeciaD.-The
news OF the sudden death in Bangor of
Capt. Israel Closson of this town was
received this morning. Ill only a few
days. his relatives and friends in Sears
port were totally unprepared for his
death and the entire community was
shocked. Capt. Closson was born in
Searsport about IS years ago and was
the son of Capt. and Mrs. Israel Closson.
Capt. Closson was one of the best-known
captains in the coasting trade and In his
earlier days made voyages to the West
Indies and other foreign ports. Those
who knew him best considered him one
Of the smartest shippers on the New
England coast. -
He was married to Miss Katherine
Towie of this town, who with two small
children survives Mrs Closson and her
children were called to Bangor a day or
two ago by the Illness her husband, and
other relatives were sent for later. He
was in Bangor on his schooner Ida B.
Gibson, which arrived in Bangor Wednes-
day and was placed on the marine rail-
way in Brewe When taken i'll he went
to the Russell hospital. where he died
last night.
The remains will arrive in Searsport
this, afternoon, and the. funeral will be
held here. the time and place to be AM
nounced. In addition to the widow and
eosl0ren sister, Mrs Michael Ward, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
IN STRICT sEcLUsloN.
0r'ppen and Miss le Nsvs Only Al.
lowed on Deck at Niaht,

London. Aug. 26-Wireless messages
received here from the Megantic to-
day say that the trip of DR.. Cripper
and Miss LIE Neve thus far, has been
without incident The prisoners are
held In close seclusion and are guarded
night and day. They are allowed on
the promenade deck only at night,
when Crippen is allowed to take his
walk handcuffed to detective. The
prisoners are amply supplied with
reading matter. but anything likely 20
facilitate suicide is vigilantly barred.
otherwise they are treated like first
class passengers. Crippen seems cheer
full and sleeps well and both are anx-
ious to evade the public curiosity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
New Marathon
Worlds Record.

Lawrence, Mass, Aug. .6.-John Swan
berg, the Swedish Marathon runner, to-
night broke the worlds Marathon record
for rs miles, 385 yards. recently made by
himself at New York. running the dis
lance at Canobie Lake park tonight in
hours, % minutes. 40 seconds. Pat Dineen
of Boston was two laps behind. finishing,
in 2.31.55, while Harry Prime of Lynn fin
ished third but his time was not taken.
Ted Crooks of Fall River led for the
first II miles. when he quit because of a
sore knee. Frank Mccormick Of Haver-
hill was the starter and the track was
five laps to the mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
Republican Rally
At Brunswick


Brunswick. Me, Aug. 26.-(SpeciaD.
"A great rally was held tonight in the
Town hall by the Republicans, the hall
being crowded. Hon. Barrett Potter
presided and the ST John Band fur
nished music.
Hon. Percival P. Baxter of Portland
spoke of the work of the 74th Legisla-
ture, County Attorney. w. c. Eaton of
Portland spoke on county affairs, Hon.
w. c. Philbrook of Waterville spoke on
State matters, particularly the work of
the attorney generals department and
Ashar c. Kinds of Portland, candidate
for Congress, spoke on State and ma
tional issues. =
The reception given each was cordial
and as the speakers warmed up and
drove home their facts the audience
responded with an increase of enthusi-
aSm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

Morris Harris. the Philadelphia Negro
heavyweight knocked out Tom OVERLY
of Wilkesbarre. Pa. in the second round
of scheduled 10-round bout Friday night
at New York City. Harris foored OVERLY
three times with right swings to the jaw.
and the last time he stayed down until
carried to his corner. OVERLY was a
splendid specimen of physique, but his
defence was crude and he never stood a
chance. Harris is big man himself. but
his opponent is fully three inches taller
and looked 40 pounds heavier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
COS MILES AN HOUR
/. ReeIsd off For 2o3.3s Miles BY Liv-
inastons at EIgin.

Elgin, Ill. Aug. 2S.--Out of a pot
nourri of road races over the new 8h
miles Elgin course today. three drivers
and three cars emerged with distin-
xuished honors. A Livingstone. spin
ming a mile a minute for 203.35 miles.
annexed the major event, the Illinois
trophy. with National. c. d. Buck.
who drove half of the race with one
spring suspension broken, captured the
Kane county trophy. covering the
16. 4S moles in 3.04.45.79. A Hearpe. who
drove his own entry. Benz. in the
small car contest. took the Fox River
trophy, his time for the 1857 miles be-
ing 2.30.4.35.
Livingstone averaged sos miles per
hour, Buck S. miles. and Hearne "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

passed the half million mark There
are 2017 associations. an increase OF
1os during the year. OF these 1858 alone,
report 4SS,4S1 members, more than
tx. 900 of which are boys in their teens.
and $4,000 are in Industrial occupa-
tons.
The associations have made net
gain of S5,049,250 III property. making
a total OF $s7,sss.0 They have also
Sc, 1894, 500 pledged to erect new or
larger buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

has said all along that he should prob
ably attend II. chosen as delegate.
Darwin r. James of Brooklyn, political
ly conspicuous as a. fighter for direct pri-
maries, the main bone of contention be-
tween the "Old Guard" and the so-called
Progressives. gave out some historical
data through Mr.. Griscom today purport-
ing to show that three years ago Mr..
Woodruff was champion of the direct
primary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
EAGLES NOMINATE TICKET.
Senator Thomas Brady, New York, 1
Named For President.

st. Louis, Aug. 26.-The Fraternal Or
der of Eagles, in the convention today
nominated the following ticket. which, 1t
is believed. will be elected
Pres. Senator Thomas Brady of New
York; vice Pres. John s. Parry, San
Francisco; Sec. Conrad X. Mann. Kan
sas City; Treas. Finlay McFee conduc-
tor. E. r. Fuller; chaplain. A. B. Dun
can. st. Joseph. Mo-; trustees, John ].
Boil. Stamford. Ct: Joseph Bowling.
Dayton. Ohio; E. D. Sanders. Spokane,
and Lee Meyers. Oklahoma City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
Again Proves A Pleasant
Occasion for Swanvi|Ie.
Sons and Daughters eaihsf 10
~. Enjoy Tie Festivities.
Exercises In Church, Band Concert,
q Baseball and Z Dance,

Swanville. Me-. Aug. 26.-(SpeciaD.-
Yesterday was great day in the lit
tie town OF Swanville for her sons and
daughters from far and near returned
to pay their respects to her and enjoy
to the limit day in the dear old home
town. Many Of them came from distant
cities, timing their vacations in order
to be here on the day set apart for re-
unions of all Swanville born people and
their friends.
Early in the morning they began to
arrive. coming by autos. buckboards
and private carriages. and by noon
time the little village was well filled.
The, day was all that could be desired
and the good people Of Swanville were
ready and eager to do the honor &C
corfling to one and all a hearty well
come.
At 1 o'clock the village church was
well filled and the program was much
enjoyed, each participant receiving
hearty welcome and liberal applause
Many Of the numbers were encored.
The program.
Music. r. u xor,, Snnu
Prayer, rev. =. n, NJ W, G'uli.Sy
Address Of Welcome. J.: W.. Nickerson
Response, Mrs. Harriet Nickerson spray
shssssSIfihs, Miss E,s.y9 H4x y !, :
Singing, Miss Carrie +. keene
xs'tsa Band
Correlation. Congregation
HenedIction Rev c. H. Mckinney
Mns1c Band
A ball game at $50 between a team
from Brooks and Swanville aggrega-
ton was witne ssed by large crowd.
which alternately rooted for each. side.
rewarding good plays regardless of
side" The game resulted in victory.
u to 7. for the visitors.
The Searsport Band played at intervals
during the afternoon, adding much to the
festivities The band gave a concert at
o'clock which was much enjoyed.
a supper was served at o'clock in
Cunninghams hall and all who partook
Of 1t are loud in praise of the cooks of
Swanville. Everything that mother used
to make was served and corps Of eff
cient mattresses saw that none went
away hungry.
Another entertainment was given In the
church at 100 with the following pro-
gram:
Piano Solo
Singing. Ladies' Quartet
Mrs. e. r Frost. Mrs. G. W. Wescott,
Miss Emma s. Skay, Mrs.
Z. s. Pitcher. +-.... A..
Reading. Miss Ethlyn Hayener
Vocal Solo Mrs. E. p. Frost
Singing Ladies' Quartet
Cello Solo. Miss Gladys Pitcher
Reading, Mr.. Bradbury
Vocal Solo, Mrs. G. w. Wescott
Singing. Ladies' Quartet
A. dance In Cunningham hall wound up
the festivities and alright good time was
enjoyed. fitting close to a happy day.
Music was furnished by Oteriock's Or
chestra of Bangor w. W.. Gray was
floor manager. assisted by J. s. Bartlett.
Swanville: H. C. Russell. Searsport: and
A. H. Ellis of Belfast. Ice cream was
served ., "A t!It}t.'-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

Drs. o. w. Turner and S. J.. Beach
of this city have returned from Bangor
where Thursday they performed an
operation of great interest to the pro-
fession. A Miss Mains of Machias had
swallowed a safety pin. it lodging in
her lung. She was taken to Bangor
three weeks ago but was not relieved.
Dr. Hunt sent for Drs. Turner and
Beach and they were shown X-ray
pictures of the pin and it's Judgement.
DR.. Turner went to Boston, had spe-
cial examining tube made and operated
Thursday. the pin being located and
removed through an incision in the
windpipe. The pin measures n inch
es and was found in the lower lobe of
the right lung, wide open. with the
point upward. 1t was delicate OPP
Grafton and the surgeons are being
congratulated on its entire success by
their professional brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs Sophia l. Bailey passed away
Thursday. Aug. %. at about 5 P. M.
Mrs. Bailey had been an invalid for
many years. A husband, c. M. Bailey.
two daughters, Mrs Joseph Briggs and
Mrs E. S. Woodman, and two sons.
Il. and E. A. Bailey. two sisters who
live here. Mrs. Martha Pullen and Mrs.
Cleaner Bailey, survive, and also host
of friends. who will mourn her loss.
The funeral will be held at p. Nj.
Sunday. Aug. %.
Mrs. H. ]. Bailey is entertaining 1T
her home Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones
and daughter. Virginia, and Miss Mil
dred Camp and Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
Rev. Arthur c. Baldwin of Fall Riv-
err. Mass. will preach at the Friends
church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The evening service at $50 will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Warren of Pea
body, Mass. There will be no Sunday
school here next Sunday on account OF
the death of Mrs. Sophia D. Bailey,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
AUGUSTA LOCAL.

Final arrangements were made at d
special meeting of Canton Augusta last
evening for the entertainment of Can
ton Parker of Dover. N. H. All COM
mittees were appointed and the Angus
ia Chevaliers are very enthusiastic
over the approaching visit of the New
Hampshire brothers. Each committee
will begin today to make arrangements
for the entertainment of their guests in
manner which will cause the event to
finger long in the memories of both
guests and hosts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

A man who gave his name as John
Bagley Of Boise City, Idaho. but be-
lieved by the police, to be Charles Y.
knightly of Is East 18th street, New
York. was arrested Thursday night at
Toronto, Ont. charged with obtaining
from a local firm 500 worth of jewelry
by false pretenses and with uttering a
forged check for $1,000 on the Toronto
Bank of Commerce. According to the
authorities, Knightly is wanted in
Boston and Peekskill. n. Y, for al
legged forgeries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

A well known Des Moines woman after
suffering miserably for two days from
bowel complaint. was cured by one dose
Of Chamherlatn's Collie. Cholera and d.
arrh0ea Remedy. For sale everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
Y. NJ. c. A. YEAR BOOK
Shows 2017 Associations and Over 500,-
600 Members.

1 New York. Aug. 2s.-The Year Book
OF the North American Y. M. C. A.,
now being issued. shows the member
ship of the associations to have we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27
Close of Empire
City Grand Circuit.

New York, Aug. 26.-After four days
Grand Circuit meeting under the aus
pices of the Trotting Horse Breeders
Club ended today at the Empire City
track. Three events were on the final
card with the Bonner Memorial stakes
of $500 for 2.25 class trotters the fea-
ture. This was won in two straight
heats by the Bay mare, Joan, owned
by David Shaw Of Cleveland.
Joan was driven in good style by Nc.
Dewitt. Dude Archdale, driven by the
veteran E. F.. Geers. was second each
time. Both finishes were close and as
IL horses started in the first heat, II
was the largest field but one on the
Grand Circuit this season. Captain
George and Ario .Leyburn divided third
and fourth moneys. The pacing divis-
ion of the Matron Futurity stakes was
won handily in straight heats by the
bay filly Leftwhich. owned by Michael
Murphy. of Philadelphia.
The Able, with Geers as reinsman.
had the better of his only opponent,
Branham Baugham. in the 2.20 class
pace for the Union stakes of $500 and
won both heats.
Besides the money prize won by
Leftwhich in the Futurity, silver cup
valued at $3.50. was awarded to L. V.
Hardness of this city, who bred the
winner. The summaries:
BONNER MEMORIAL STAKES. $500
2.25 CLASS TROTTING-2 IN 3.
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Joan, o IN, py Dlrectum opier NMcDeN-.
III .'''' - ''''''''i
Dude Archdale, blk m (Geers). ........2 >
Captain George. b lMurphy).. ........6 3
Ario Leyburn. br tRosemier). ........3 6
Sterling Hall. b c tMaloney). 4
Mary G.. b m (Cox). ......................4 5
Areo. b < (Merrifiel6. ....................7 Z
Henry Winter S {McDonald). .......S 9
Camera, b & (Hendrickson}. ...........9 10
Ben Cameron, (Deveson). ..........ds
Fred Hope, br (Brooks). ..............ds
Time-2.10a 209a.
MATRON FUTURITY STAKES, s15.OOO-
3-YEAR-OI4D CLASS. PACING-2 IN 3.
Leftwhich. b f, by Moko (Healy). .....1 1
Nell Gentry. b (McDonald). ........2 >
Tommy T., CProctoT. 3
Time-2.12, PIP.
UNION STAKES. $25OO-2a CLASS, PAC-
,,.. ING-2 IN3.
The Able. blk S, by Chimes (Geers) 4 1
Branham Baughman, b (Cox). ..2 .
Time-2.12. 207
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-27

be. heavy fees. all sorts of extras. I'M
til her funds are exhausted. Then she
is brutally told the truth. that she is
no good and turned out
Often she is ashamed to go home. or
she may be alone in the world and have
staked her little all on the uuack' $
promises. Suicide or the streets are
usual alternatives.
The bogus musical agent must not be
forgotten as a factor in the running of
young musicians.
He gets hold OF an ambitious, but
not really gifted beginner, and. provid-
ing she has money or can borrow it,
persuades her to give a concert. His
fees and the Expenses of the concert
are just as much as he thinks the vic
tim can pay. Often the unfortunate
Girl puts her last penny into the con-
cert, and 2gain is left stranded.
Some parent reading this may say:
But how am / to get in touch with
competent teachers and honest
agents." I admit there difficulty ow-
ing to the want of registration recog-
nized qualifications and a controlling
musical body.
Personally l am working for the es-
Enlistment of an advisory board COM
posed of musicians. critics and so on,
of unonestioned competence and re-
pute.
The functions of this board would
be to give honest advice to young mu-
sicians. to supervise their careers. and
in every way possible to protect them
from the musical quacks and fraudu-
lent agents who. unfortunately. infest
the musical professional A. p.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-09-17

Make That Pace One Of
Much importance o1 the
81 go Line

Reporting change IA railway
vice Tor saIs Herald Thai
city says
Salem Becoming qlfte aEatlroad
town. on account 81 the increased
frame ON this division Is the BIS
o.. this city has been made the Gems
trail point between GraftonGnnd Par
kersburg. All trains stop here now
and the engineer q each train - re-
CURED to register al the local depot.
The Grafton dispatchers handle al
trains to this point ana they are dis
patched from here to PETERSBURG.
The change became enecttve Sun
day. AS all passenger trains had
been making this point 9 regular
stop. the change gives Salem only
one additional passenger train which
is No. 2, due here at 1924 q. m. the
two fast express trains which were
recently put into service did not stop
here before.
The force of operators will be In
creased here to properly handle the
additional work. A switch was cut
from the main track to the siding
just above the depot which greatly
facilitates the passing of trains in
the yards. A yard engine viii pos
stbly soon beSppt irregular use here,
This change makes Salem Al import
ant point on the division. It is be-
.lieved that better service will result
all around, as the traffic had be-
come so great that trains were very
seldom on schedule time here OF
late. Some changes were made in
the local depot in order to make it
convenient for trainmen to register.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-09-17
Residents ana Visitors BY
a Special Cores

EE-F NM. r.
SAIiEAe Sept Salem PUBS
lie schools Will
Mrs Jack Carroll. Of West Main
g has left here to ON her nus
band,-NnaSH
Mrs. e DaWson eaNed on AaF
F. Ehret recently
INF, n Mrs avn Feeenty spent
pleasant WIN ana
"a. w. scout. -
move to his farm the hrst ot next
week
Mr. and Glrs. carney are
Ijoicins over a baby girl the stork ie1t
in their charge Eeeen4x.
Harley Aa
returned to his city ooake y olo
place as alesma
Mrs. Harvey eoun-
ty seat. was a pleasant guest sam
uel Gains recenty.
z. q. Cross, Of Ravenswood' was 9