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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
saaadahoc Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded last week at registry OF
deeds at Bath:
Herbert A. Hartman to Mary e.
Brown. land in Georgetown; Mary j.
Norris to Frank w. Card. land In
Bath: Charles e. Bailey to Y. G. Hard
ing, land in Topsham; William ri.
Sampson to William D. Hutchins. iano
ii: Bowdoinham: Wallace S. Reed to
Worrall Reed. land in Woolwich: Siias
Ball to Elinor c. bearing, land IN
bath: Angie NJ. D. burlington ct ais
to Alexander Humphrey, land in Bath'
THOMAS W. Fisher to Daniel Winsio"'
land in Bowdoinham; Martha Evans
Wright to Winfield s. Wright. lana III
Woolwicl,; Mary f. burlington TO a.
+. Farnham. land in Phippsburg: Rosa
A. Batchelder' to Mary BuZzeli. iahu
in Bowdcin; George A. Stover ct ais
to Gertrude A. Harnden. land IN Iops-
ham: John c. Wright ct ais, to her
man A. Spinney. land in Georgetown,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Retired Sea Captain Kills One and
Wounds Another at Boston.

Boston. Aug.a9 .--Walkiagg into q
room where his granddaughter, Grace
l.. James and her husband George e.
James and a. friend. Thomas i. M4het.
were gathered about the PLANO staging
tonight, Hudson A. Sherman. q stAAjr-
ed sea captain, 70 years of age. drew
a revolver and fired several, shots. one
of which resulted in I the death Of
Maher and another injury to James.
Then he repaired to an. upper room
and took his, own life. t.z5..r.. a.
Sherman made his home with James
at f5S South FaifSiew street, west
Roxbury and 1t was there that the
shooting took place. The first bullet
fired entered Makers left sidAS He
managed to make his way to the resi-
dence Of a physician some sdistAhce
away and was 4immedidately ordered
to the City hospital He died on the
way. The second bullet which the old
man fired struck James In the left. 4ffn
and elbow. causing painful. but not
serious injury. The 9randdAuGhter
ran from the room and escaped the
rainnof bullets. No cause II assigned
for the mans deed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
WATERv lie.
Firemen Plan for
: Next Labor Day.

The finance committee for the grand
Firemens celebration on Labor day,
met Tuesday evening and made plans
FOR short soliciting campaign. which
viii he waged in the city and vicinity.
The city government has generously
granted the firemen $3.50 for such a cele-
braton and the committee would like
to raise like amount They already
Lave the promise of several fine con-
tributions. Papers will be circulated
about the business section commencing
this morning and the business men are
asked to contribute only such amounts
as they can afford.
The committee will give no elaborate
prizes on that day. but sum suffi-
cient to make things little more inter-
asting among the fremen. street
parade will be held in the morning and
the service of a band will be needed.
4 dinner will be served at noon. at
which many firemen and eN-fIremen are
expected to be present. Then comes
the sporting events of the afternoon,
when company teams from this city,
Winstow and Fairfield will compete.
The Columbia. Central and Independ-
ent reel teams will give a special ex-
h'bition. There will be dashes for the
fremen, chiefs and drivers: also COM
pany races and coupling races. Tug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Veterans Will Attend The
Central Maine Fair. :
Aug. % Is Set As The Day
for Enjoyable Event,
Togus vs.. Richmond Today---Ad
missions TO Branch.

Last year. through the kindness OF
General Smith, and the officials in
charge of the Eastern Maine fail
grounds, the veterans were given a
days enjoyment by attending the Ban
gor fair. This year Aug. %. has been
set as the day for the veterans to at
tend this fair and it is hoped that a
large number will accept the oppor-
tunity for the fine outing.
The party will leave here about
A. NJ. via electrics for Augusta. where
they will board special train for
Bangor On arrival there they will
form and march to the main street to
many waiting electric cars to convey
the party to the grounds. They will
be given seats in the grand stand
where they >can see all the races
sports, etc. and a fine dinner will be
served to all. The party will return
from Bangor about P. NJ. The fam
Gus Home Band will be taken along
to furnish the necessary music. Tick
cts are in the hands of the company
commanders and the Post Fund clerk
for sale to the members employees and
any others connected with the Branch
who wish to attend. 1t is expected
that the same large number. who went
last year, will attend this time, as all
reported most enjoyab BILE trip and
that everyone in Bangor. did all they
possibly could to give the veterans a
pleasant time and everything was free
to the old soldier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

sale stables about the city was excep-
tionally quiet even for this, the dullest
season throughout the year. A few Of
the stables reported an active business
with q brisk demand for heavy horses.
and general trade good at satisfactory
prices, but the general tendency of the
market was quiet with light supplies and
little business transacted. What horses
sold. if in good condition and of good
quality, brought good figures. but for or
binary horses there was no. demand. Few
sales were made in harness classes, the
most Of the trade being on commercial
horses.
The best heavy draft horses, which in
cluded fresh young horses fit for rugged
service, sold strong. Horses weighing
1900 lbs. and upward sold at $325@450; milk
team, express and general delivery horses
at 135@25O; chunks at $1OO and upward;
good conditioned acclimated horses sold
up to $3.50, according to weight and quail
ity; the best driving and combination
horses sell at fancy prices, and the me-
dunn to good drivers at range Of SIS
@SOO.
At the city sale stables: Wheeler, Nc
Elveen & Co. field an active trade during
the week. The demand was urgent on
the heavyweight horses; two carloads of
fresh young horses from the country.
mostly drafters, sold readily at satisfac-
tory prices. and more horses of this class
could have easily been disposed Of A
carload of good secondhand horses were
shipped to the State of Maine, the lot
being made up of serviceable horses
ueiphiuey IAN tn 15OO IbS and selling Mt
$150@225.
Myer Abrams & Co. offered three car
loads of fresh country horses. Trade
was quiet, but the horses sold at high
values.
WEIGH & Hall Co. had quiet week s
trade. No fresh horses were received
during the week and the trade consisted
of the sale of few secondhand horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
RECEIVES CONGRATULATIONS.
Mrs. Elizabeth AveriI Passes 82d
Birthday Under Happy Circumstances.

Mrs. Eliza beth P l.. Averil. who witt
her daughter, Miss Sadie Lord. and hel
brother. j. Frank Bookings, resides or
the Halowell road. Farmingdale. passed
her SD birthday last Monday. Aug. s
under most pleasing circumstances.
A niece, Mrs. w. j. Ransdell of Wash
ington. p. c., had timed her annual visit
so as to reach there on that day. and IL
the afternoon a goodly number of Mrs
Averills neighbors and friends called tc
offer their congratulations and pay theil
respects to a dearly loved friend. Among
those present were Mrs. w. G. Roberts
and Mrs. w G.. Rice of Farmingdale
Mrs. John 2. Scott and Mrs. B. p. Rob
inson of West Gardiner Mrs. w V
Towne of Litchfield and Mrs. Betsy
Towne of Hallowell Mrs. Averill's pas
tor, Rev. J. r. Clifford of this city. witt
his son Harold and daughter Mabel were
also present.
The afternoon was quickly passed IL
conversation interspersed with severa
piano selections rendered in a pleasing
manner by Miss Lord. after which. will
Mrs. Roberts as pianist. the company
sang many of the dear old songs of tht
church Dainty refreshments. including
delicious birthday cake. were Their
served, prayer was offered by the pastor
and the company dispersed wishing theil
hostess many more as bright and beau
tiful birthdays as this.
Mrs. Averill was born in Wiscasset. but
lived many years in this city. where she
was the efficient organist of the Highland
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. oil
which society she has long been mos
acceptable member. She is remarkably
we'll preserved for a lady of her years
and her voice still rings out with mucf
of the old time melody as she sings the
old church HYMNS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

William McClintock. who is chief en-
gineer II the water works in Chelsea.
Mass. with Mrs. McClintock. daugh-
ter and sons. accompanied by Miss Nc
David Of Augusta, cousin of Mr.. Nc
Clintocls, were in town Monday call
ing at the home of Dr. Jas. d. Nutting.
Sr. on Academy street. Mr.. McClintock
was born and raised in the house
where DIR. Nutting now lives. He is d
son Of the late Capt. William Nc
ClintoCk for many years resident oil
Halloweil and so well remembered by
many of the older citizens, The young
er McClintock received his early edu-
cation in the public schools and grad
uatcd from the High school of Halo
we'll In early manhood he left the
scenes of his bovhood. going elsewhere
to seek his fortune. He has met with
success and achieved fame but has
never forgotten the place and State OF
his nativity. His visit this week to his
former home and his calls upon the
few friends whom he could remember
was alike pleasant and full of interest
To all concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

|pf-war~ events will be pulled on and
such other events that will make the
day interesting. Only firemen will
compete in the company races and 9TH
er events outside of the, reel races.
The committee on sports also met
Tuesday evening and drew up rough
sketch of their events. Nothing is yet
given out as the committee desire to
complete their arrangements. A fine
list is assured.
The day will come to a close with a
ball held at the Elks' hall and another
fine time is expected. Special music
one of pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10


William r. Remington with the MUIR
der of Max Sorokien in the lattef'S
grocery store on Harrison street on
July 81 last was issued today and later
Remington was taken into the NUM-
cipal court. Remington. while an in-
mate at the State. Farm at Eewksburvs
declared that: he had killed Sorokien,
the cause of whose death had been.
variously surrnised as murder or sub
eide. When his story was made known
to the authorities they took him In
charge and yesterday brought him to
Boston.
case. Charles Mandell of Springfield,
held as government witness. dashed
from the courthouse corridor. He waae
half way across Pemberton square, be-
fore officers captured him and took
him back. 4-'''~f' tt,'a ~
4: Remington was held without bail for
a hearing Aug. II. Mandell was held
as witness in $50. which he was un-.
able to furnish. Both men were taken
to the Charles street jail. The court
appointed Martin T. Hail as attorney
for Remington. - f'' ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
RIGHTS ARE ABsoLUvE.
Root Argues at hassss .in N S,efoand-
land Fisheries Case

The Hague, Aug. 9.-SeAator Elihu
Root of counsel for the United States.
before the arbitration tribunal deSot-
ed today to an exhaustive argument In
Which he maintained that the rights OK
Americans in Newfoundland fisheries'
were unlimited and absolute sas had
been admitted by Lords Bathuftt,
The senator expressed confidence
that the court would decide that the
English colonial laws on the 4subtect
or the Newfoundland fisheries were In
effective 80 far as Americans were COM
'cerned without consent of thee United
states. The way would then be cleareds
ne said, for the regulations OF the hel-
cries by mutual agreement betweenpthe
United States and Great Britainsgs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
improvements Goin1 On.

Property in different parts of the
city Is being renovated, which adds
very largely to the betterment of the
general surroundings. Since the re-
building cf the house recently pur-
chased by Reuben a. Wentworth on
Temple street, which was the signal
for clean up. George Arata has
placed extensive repairs to his large
10-room house on the same street. Be
sides complete remodeling large
piazza has been added and the build
ing made to front directly upon the
street The house has been given seY-
eral coats of paint of cheerful color
until Temple streets appears new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
A GOOD OMEN.
De Gonzales and Staff.'of Spanish EN-.
bassy Attend Mass at Rome.

Rome, Aug. 9.-It was reported today
that Cardinal Merry del Val, the Papal
secretary, was trying through Official.
semi-off1cial and private channels to
reach an understanding with the Span
ish government.
A good omen was found today in the
presence of the Marquis de Gonzales, the
Spanish charge d'affaires to the Vatican.
and the staff of the Spanish embassy at
the mass celebrated by Cardinal Merry
del Val in honor OF the anniversary Of
the coronation Of Pope Plus x. In view
Of the strained relations between the
Holy See and Spain, the decision Of the
Spanish representatives to be present at
the morning function or to absent them
selves was awaited with great interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Painful Accident.

Carroll Niles met with painful ac-
cidert while in bathing at Lake Cob
bosseecontee near the Niles cottage
last Sunday. BY some unaccountable
means he cut his right foot. receiving
three ugly gashes from which the
blood flowed freely 1t was with con-
siderable difficulty that the flow could
be checked and it was feared that the
hemorrliage might prove fatal. He
was conveyed to his home in this city
where the wounds received attention
and he was made comfortable. He is
still suffering pain and is very weak
from the loss of blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
WALL CONSIDER MILK RATES.
Herring on "a. &sMs Advances ords'
cd Aug, Is at 1osten. Y

Washington, Aug S,-Freight rates on
milk shipped into Boston. Mass. will be
considered by Interstates Conimerce Com
missioner Pfouty at Boston. Aug. 16.isThe
case TO be heard involves recent adj
vances in the transportation Of milk by
the Boston & Maine Railroads Elm ace
cordance with the tariffs flied by thesro6a
with the Interstate commerce Commits
sion. the annual rental system OF cars
for the shipment of mttka into Boston is
abandoned and all milk shippers are Re.
quired to pay fiat rate at issallegAd
that the new system 'increases this ptlee
of milk to both Boston wholesaler and
consumer. The railroad maihtains that
the new tariffs eliminate Dissatisfaction
between the large wholesalers and .AhA
small dealers sssr rss, T.tst fSS Aisath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
-fa.. sat A ,4s4li
Disturbance at Earminqdale.

resident of Farmingdale complains
SA recently a gang of young fellows
been using the principal street OF
y town as sort of rendezvous each
ming and engage !. in considerable
ae and boisterous talk in which pro-
csaAy is mingled to a greater extent
Esn,the residents of that section care
I They also evidently take the street
a3p!ace to settle disputes and the
[soents are incensed over the matter
y say that unless the young men
~ coming that something Will De
.e to prevent them from making a
Fsturbance.
Nst night when one man went out
" Che crowd to stop their talk
move on he was received with
w N many ways 1t was his opin-
mat the crowd. knowing that there
Special police protection in the
a,s Choose it as a place to settle
~ disputes but he states that the
aace viii not be stood much long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
PEDESTAL IN POSITION.
Details Being Arranged for dwelling
Reed Statue.

Portland. Me-. Aug. 9.-The pedestal
on which will. be. placed the statue of
Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed is
now in position on the Western Prone
made and in a short time. the bronze
statue will be placed upon it. In a
few days the final details for the I'M
yelling of this memorial on Aug. 81
will be completed. The officers of the
Memorial Association are quite sure
President Taft will be present, but he
has not as yet formally accepted the
invitation - - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
A fire which had evidently bee

fire which had evidently been
holderng all night was discovered
bout o'clock Tuesday morning In
h shed Of the house on Summer
reet owned by Joseph King and oc-
pie,i'by the families of Fred Tabor,
Barren Sargent and George Hatch.
hrry Bachelor. who lives nearby
Severed the fire and gave the alarm.
More the whistle had hardly sounded
&Alert Hose Company had stream
n the blaze and the fire was extin-
tished soon afterwards. The several
hnilles hurried their household goods
Hbut were able to put them all back
balm as the fire was confined to the
M and the summer kitchen of Mr..
iAof's. part The damage to the
addng and goods is estimated at
souts 5000 with insurance on the
kddlng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
looke.Cancas;er.

I'M,
The many friends Of Charles ~
Eaks Of this city and Miss Angie Stel-
/ lancaster of Portland. but who is
fA Known here. were surprised to
(ea Tuesday of their recent marriage
ne young people were united in mar
tse in Portland Sunday afternoon by
e'y. Henry wv. Hubert. pastor of the
Fsh Street Congregational church,
~ left that evening for Boston. re-
|aining to Gardiner, where they will
he their home.,'sruesday morning:
Locke is A. member of the firm OF
eseri 4Dodwin2Co. and has always
zoe hfs home III this city. Mrs. Locke
ssdtd Here until several months ago,
|'sh she went to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
LOCAL NOTICE.
Hale and Hearty at SO!

The annual meeting of the HalloWell
Savings Institution was held at the
banking rooms, Monday. Aug. l. 1910.
at 9 o'clock.
There are many interesting things to
he voted in connection with the annu-
al meeting of the bank. More money
was deposited during the year past
than before in the history of the bank.
After paying all expenses and divl-
bends for the year there was larger
surplus of the years earnings than
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

1t was announced Tuesday that the
Pepperell cotton mills of Biddeford,
Me-. will be shut down from Sept. to
Sept. II. The York mills of Saco. Me-,
will be closed during the same time.
Both corporations. which employ about
5000 operatives have already curtailed
the output by two weeks stoppage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE. WIRES.

Fire Monday night DESTROYED the
stores of Perry Bros. & co. and badiy
damared Scott A. Morses house az
Winnegance. The Bath fire department
eaye aid. Loss to Perry, about s4o"o'
Partial insurance: to Morse, about $500
no insurance. Several nearby houses ses
were i'm danger but were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

ever before Since the organization Of
the bank Sc years ago the total amount
of dividends paid out or4credited was
S1.010,072.75. During the past year
the amount received on deposit was
$139.1O9.03. These figures are pleas
ant for the numerous friends of the
bank to contemplate and the new
quarters awaiting early occupancy are
in accord with the spirit of the times
very certainly.--Hallowell Register
aug10d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
PLEADS BY PROXY.
Rockefeller Pays IS Fine in Cleveland,
o., Court.

Cleveland. Ohio, Aug. 9.-John d.
Rockefeller. charged with speeding an
automobile. pleaded guilty and was
fined IS and costs amounting to 3d..
The trial of the oil king in South
Euclid village. caught in speed trap
last, Thursday, was. set for 10 A. NJ,
but he failed to appear, sending his
superintendent instead. The latter adj
mitted his masters guilt and handed
over So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Mrs. Priscilla b, Smith.

The death of Mrs. Priscilla B. Smith,
wife of the late Edward Smith, oc-
Cured Monday night at her home on
P;assted street. death being due to a
complication of diseases. She was u
years and months. and was born in
Pittston. Three brothers, William and
Fred Hunt of. this city, and Edward
Hunt of Augusta. survive
The funeral will be from the home
at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Card of Thanks.

We. wish. to thank our friends and
neighbors for the many acts of kind
ness and sympathy during our recent
bereavement and for their many beau
tiful floral tributes, especially the Sons
of Veterans and Auxiliary for flowers
MR.. and MRS. FRED T. HARTMAN,
IDA HARTMAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10
Mrs. Josephine Stevens.

Mrs. Josephine Stevens. formerly OF
this city, Where she had many friends
died Monday in Chestervi1le, in her
5Sth year of her age, after an illness
continuing through several years. Two
daughters Mrs. Charles Rich and Mrs
Edward kittredge live in Hailowell
and one son. Walter harrington, by a
former marriage. lives on the Mead
ow Hill road. The children have gone
to Chesterville to attend the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

The Boston boat was delayed in get
Ing up river. Tuesday morning on
|rount OF the fog at the mouth of the
|rr and did not get to the Gardiner
kk until about noon The City of
txustG was accordingly delayed in
nnsferring the up river baggage and
kting back and the boat did not
aye here until nearly 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

The following were elected at the
last regular meeting of General Beal
Command No. %, Z. V. Z. delegates to
attend the Atlantic City convention,
Sept. Is, Capt G. a. l.. Snow. Frank
w. Marshall and James Bates. Alter
mates. w r. Hunnewell. Mark Hall and
George d. Herriott. w. S. Oakman,
first national deputy and Patrick
Hayes, commander in chief. will also
attend the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Quite number of the local members
Of the Patriarch Militants are planning
10 attend the Field day exercises
Thursday at Snow pond. The Gardi-
ner party will leave here on the 6.25
electric car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Rev. G. d. Holmes, district superin-
padent, will conduct the service at
ts Highland Avenue Methodist Epis-
cpal church this evening and at its
disc will hold the Quarterly confer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

The funeral of the late Earl True
hartman. the 2-year-old son of Mr..
ID Mrs. Fred Hartman. was held
iksday afternoon from the parents
hne on Water street! Rev. l.. II.
cHke otIiciated. The intermept was in
(& Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Mrs. Jas. II. Caswell of New York
and her sister. Mrs. Charles A. Howe
of Richmond, Me. have been the guests
of the latter's husband. Charles A.
Howe. this week. Mr.. Howe is en-
ployed in Hallowell. though his family
home is i'm Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James Skidmore of
Derry. n. H., who came to HallOwell
for the burial of Mrs. Skidmore's
daughter. Bertha Doucett. by a former
marriage, will go. to today to Everett,
Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-10

William Seeley. who was arrested iE
South Gardiner by Constable. Phillips
Monday, was arraigned in cour. TUES
day morning charged with intoxication.
IA fine Of IS and costs or 30 days in
|jalI was imposed and Seeley went to
|hH