davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
.""The Blue Mouse"

Gardiner Maine. Sept. Is,
Will you kindly give 1.-The Blue
Mouse" your attention as | am trying
hard to secure these big road produr-
tione for Gardiner. This show CARRIE
the regular New York cast ana | hav"
arranged with the management for q
s,,o cial scale of prices at the Coliseum
for "Thc Blue Mouse" Orchestra
seats s1OO Gts a regular $50 top
price attractionD Parquet - cents.
First row balcony - cents. No small
city will be favored by '"The Blue
Mouse" except Gardiner and | trust
the people of this city will appreciate
the same by big seat sale.
Truly yours.
A. J. BURNS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

William Varriel. who has been clerk
IN the Cash Market for short time.
mad the ends of the four fingers of
his left hand caught in til" meat grind
ssr Yesterday afternoon. and besides
n"lng badly crushed the bones We're
50 broken that it was necessary to am
putate the ends of all of them. He was
taken to the office of DR.. Simons. who
with DR.. Cole assisting him. dressed
Tie injuries. The meat grinder is run
by electrical power and in endeavor-
ing to take some of the meat out when
TIE machine became clogged Narrill
caught his fingers. Some time ego lie
lost the thumb of the same hand up
20 the first Joint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Gen. Beal Command No. %. L. V. L
elected at regular meeting the fol
lowing comrades delegates and al
tcrnates at the September encamp-
ment:
Charles G. Sewall, Harry
Paulson, Irving f. Fay. Albert 5,
Gcary, Fred l.. Wells. John Hall, Will
lam NJ. Packard.
Alternates-Albert c. Clark. George
n. Hcr,iot. T?ben r. Nichols, James
Eatcs, Clarence 6. HaWford. Frank w.
Marshall, Leonard Thompson.
Charles G.. Sewal was elected as
delegate to the National Encampmcnt
vice Mark Hall, declined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Captain Thomas Blanchard had the
football squad of the High school out
Tuesday afternoon for it's first prac-
'ice. Many of the old players of last
year We're unable to be out and SO
most Of the squad was the recruits
from the Freshman class. There is
some promising material in the enter
Ing class. s6n,e heavy men for their
age who have the making Of excellent
players with q little practice and these.
with the players Of last year, are ex-
pected to form team which will be
aole to play a god game and win hon
oors Cor the school this fall Manager
Kelley states that a supper. the pro-
ceeds for which, are to go for the sup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
Miss Minnie Merrithew,

The funera! of the late Miss Minnie
Merrithew, who died Monday, at the
Augusta General hospital. was neld
Tuesday afternoon from the residence
Of G.. A. Cobb on Highland avenue.
Rev j. f. Clifford officiated. The re-
mains will be taken to South Paris to-
day. Miss Merrithew was 40 years OF
age. The mother. Mrs. Annie CLANCY
Of this city, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The members of the Ladies' Aid of
the First Universalist church who pur-
pose going to Mrs. F. f. Reane'S cot
age Thursday, are requested to take
the $50 A. NJ car from Hobbs wait
ing room and go to Island Park, from
which point they will be conveyed by
steam launch to HodSdons island.
Members will go prepared with basket
lunch Should Thursday be stormy go
the next fair day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
ROOSEVELT STILL SILENT.
Sidesteps Request to Comment on
Maine Election.

New York, Sept. 13.-Theodore
Roosevelt this morning paid his first
visit to his editorial offices since his
return from his Western trip and was
no more inclined than last night to
comment for publication on the result
of the Maine election. Pressed for some
statement Oh the general situation he
responded
"No T have just returned from Il
hygieni, tour to steep myself in lit
erary calm" With that the colonel
beat retreat to his offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. +. A. Davis of Brighton. Mass.
accompanied by her son Charles AMI
nor brother G. w Douglass OF RAN
nolph came To Randolph last Satur-
uay in an automobile. Mrs. Davis has
returned home accompanied by her
mother Mrs. l.. 3. Douglass of Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary J. White.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Mrs. Mary J. White We're held
Monday afternoon at Christ church.
Rev. r. w. Plant officiating. The
bearers were S. G. Decker. j. NJ. l..
Bates, Dr. A. T. Schuman and Fred T..
Millihen The intermcnt was i'll Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The reading by Miss Eleanor Bar
nard Dahforth in Library hall next
Friday evening will doubtless Graw
good audienc" to hear this talented
Young lady, She will be assisted by
Miss Katherine Currier of Hallowell
who will render eeyarAl vocal solos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Misses Blanche and Georgia Bailey,
. who have been spending the summer
with their aunt. Mrs. Georgia Burn
ham in WhitefieId. returned to Boston
on the boat Tuesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Strickland
of this city and Mrs. Strickland's
nephew, Warren A. Barnard of Sidney,
have gone for a tWo-Wecks visit to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. Frederic Danforth and daugh-
Ter. Miss Eleanor. and Miss Eleanor
Stevens went to Skowhegan Yesterday
to attend the reception this evening
Of the Federation Of Clubs. Miss Dan
forth will read at the reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The Y. w. G. II. L. announced to
meet with Miss Louise Perry Thursday
has been postponed and it will meet
with Miss Cleora Churchill next Tues
,1av evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church held a largely attended meet
Ing Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Frank Rradstrcet Washington avenue.
The next meeting will be held in two
Weeks with Mrs. Warren Reed, Bruins
wick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

James Wakefield of Randolph is sub
shutting rs day baggage master at the
Hallowell station for two weeks while
the regular man is on his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Miss Madeline Edwards of Lynn, who
has been the guest of Miss Este,la and
Edith. karneyy for few days. has gone
to Gorfam. Me-, where she will tax"
a course at the Normal School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Tvscn Klein of Somerville has ac-
ceDted Il position in the quartcrnaS
ter's department. with duties in Tie
comriisHary StOrchousc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Farley and daugh-
ter, who have been visiting Mr. and
Mrs Everett Blanchard, have returned
to their home in Bar Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

RAJ Shepherd left yesterday for
lewiston. where he is to report for
football practice at Bates College. the
candidates fer the team reporting be-
fore College opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Tho business meeting of the Y. p. c.
L. Of the I'niversalist church which
was t" have neon held ut tho home OF
Miss Barbara Common has been post
poned until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Charles F.. Wcdgewood of Plymouth,
n. H.. late co. G lSt n. H. III. a.
has been admitted to the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

A full attendance of the members of
the Randolph NJ. F.. Ladies' Auxiliary
Is requested at the meeting this af-
ternaon which will be held with Mrs.
Marcellus Dunton of Windsor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The funeral of the late Harvey VIII
Jams WAS held from the Home chapel
at . O'clock +. NJ Tuesday. Rev. Fl. :
Burrage officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. G. f. Lewis of Portsmouth, n
H., arrived in Gardiner yesterday to
visit her daughter, Mrs. w. c. Good
win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

william Fl. Milford Of Lynn. Mass,
formerly a steward for the Eastern
Steamship Co, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. S A. cobb of Farmingdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland
Avenue NJ. T.. church will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Ed. Hartman,
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Kennebec Lodge, No. 5. +. aud A
NJ. will hold regular communication
this evening with work in the f. a. de-
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. John Currier whose illness has
been mentioned to the Journal, is re-
ported as slightly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

A. \. Brann and daughter, Miss
Annie, are at their cottage at Capitol
Island fer the last week of the sea
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Andrew Carr of Cokland. Cal. who
served in Co I. 31st Mass. Inf, has
reported here for admission and been
taken up in CO. G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

William Hines left the Home Eester-
1av on a furlough to visit friends IN
Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. r. ". Hellyer went to Bar
Harbur yesterday to join the other
members of the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

n stil.., Tucker of Seymour. Conn,
who has been a guest at the residence
of L. w. Hunt, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Harry Jones and son, Lawrence,
went to Boston yesterday for the re-
mainGer of the week. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Brighton and Watertown Livestock
Market.
(Snecially Reported for the Kennebec
Journal) Live Stock Yards. September
13, 1910.
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

a motor boat and put it in the stream
for the remainder of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
ENROLL NOW

Henry F. Metcalf of Concord was
named by the Democrats. The vote:
Currier II ,627: Metca!f 1851.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The aggregate of livestock at Brighton.
WATERFOWL and the local slaughter
houses: tG
This week: Cattle $50, sheep 12ll9.
calves 1919, hogs 1851. ..,..
Last week: Cattle 1872. sheep 1850,
calves 49, hogs 1872.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle Ill, sheep 42O calves 392. hogs rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Raymond c. Church has returned
from Boston and the aviation meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Work in the Mark Masters degree
this evening at the meeting of Leba
non Royal Arch MaSons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Ed Morrill, returned to Boston Tues
dar. after few days visit with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Mrs. Nelson Glidden returned t.
Randolph yesterday. after visit OF
four weeks IN Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
eARpHVER. 10
The High School Football
Squad Begins Practice. :
Vim, veTrleI Loses Ends Of
Fingers Of Left Hand,
Funeral Held tuesday Of the late
Miss Minnie MerrIthew.

George Moore has returned from a
visit of two weeks in Norwood. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Miss Florence Morrell returned Tues
dav to the Gornam Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

The award of the international court
of arbitration in the Newfoundland
fisheries case became irrevocable Tues
dav with the expiration of the five days
allowed for an appeal without either
the United States or Great Britain
having entered protest against the
finding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Miss Ruth Robinson left Tuesday
afternoon for Bradford. Mass, where
she is to attend Bradford Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14

Officer of the day. Capt. q. w
RclCner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
Local Election Comments.

The result of the election, was the
Chief topic Of conversation yesterday:
Considerable surprise was expressed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

While endeavoring to escape arrest
on charge Of being absent without
leave, Private C. McGlasson, Co. H,
oath Inf, of Fort Ontario, jumped into
the Oswego river at Oswego, N. Y,
Tuesday and was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
Today's Concert Program.

March of the Sheridan Sabres,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-14
Vote On the Referendum.

The vote on the referendum in this
CITY Monday was as follows:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
MANCHESTER CENTER

The following officers of Excelsior
Rebekah lodge were installed Friday
night by the district deputy presl-
dent, Mrs Emma Salmon. assisted
by the grand deputy marshal, Mrs.
Martha Hawkins, both of South
SALISBURY Vt: n. g., Mrs Jessie
Bates; v G., Mrs. Orrie Coyey; Rec.
Sec, Mrs. Cargie Taylor; Fin. Sec.
Mrs. Efie Fuller, treasurer, Mrs. Al
ida Cherbonneau r S. n. g. Mrs.
Lydia Sherwin, h. S. n: c., Mrs.
Louise Taylor; R. S. V. G., Miss
Clara Marsden H. S. " g., Mrs. Car
RE Turner; Chap, Mrs Mary Smith
F. G., Mrs Mary Walker Cond, Mrs
Belle Bourne warden Mrs Lucy Da
Wis; r A. c., Mrs. Eva Bell; L. A. G.,
Mrs Leah Willard. /. G., Mrs Mary
Taylor. o. G., William Smith, organ
list, Miss Edith Bourne; trustee fol
three years Mrs. Sarah Hicks; dele
gate to Rebekah Assembly Mrs
Mary Walker; alternate Mrs Belle
Bourne. The reports of the trustees
and of the several committees show
ed a very prosperous condition OF
the lodge. New committees were ap
pointed for the ensuing year after
which refreshments were served ant
all enjoyed a very pleasant socia
hour. The district deputy president
and the srand marshal were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Sherwin On Wednesday
January - the Rebekahs meet witt
Mrs. Carrie Taylor to make sheet,
and pillow cases for the Gill Odd Eel
lows home. Initiation in the Rebek
all degree occurs at the next regula
meeting, Jan o.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
GLOBE SIGHTS

An excuse is the easiest thing to
find
Beware of the man who processes to
love his enemies.
Let the heather go to hell; help
your neighbor.
Everyone is patient to a sick man,
If assured he will die soon
Hope is believing that some stranger
will saw your wood while you sit in
the shade
Whoever decided that people should
wear clothes knew his business. We
all look mighty tough without clothes
The larger son grows the more
the father appears to shrink. II seems
that there must be just so much ma
terial in the family -Atchison Globe
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
WITH TIE SAGES.

You cannot hurt anybody without
receiving a greater hurt yourself
Golden.
Absence Of occupation is not rest, a
mind quite vacant is a mind distressed
-COwper
We do not know how cheap the
seeds Of happiness are. or We should
scatter them oftener-Lowell
Let US have faith that right makes
might, and in that faith let us dare TO
do our duty as We understand it
Lincoln.
If you see a fault in others, think
of two Of your own, and do not add a
third one by your hasty Judgment
Flamner
1t is one mark of a superior mind TO
understand and be influenced by the
superiority OF others.-Harriet Beech
Pr Stowe.
No man is made only for himself
and his own private affairs, but to
serve, profit and benefit others.-Ben-
iamin Colman.
To know what you prefer, instead OF
humbly saying Amen to what the
world tells you you ought to prefer, is
to have kept your soul aliye.-R- L.
Stevenson.
A man is only happy when he be-
1ieves himself to be so, in whatever
way the proposition is turned, and no
man believes himself so happy but
what he might be happier.-F. Marion
Crawford.
Choose ever the pleasant road II
always answers best For the same
reason choose ever to do and try what
is the most just and the most direct
This conduct will save a thousand
bushes and a thousand struggles, and
will deliver you from secret torments
which are never failing attendants Of
Observation-Disclosures.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
TURNING ON THE HOS.

Should every girl have a rain-beau?
Is the dove of peace ever pigeon.
toed?
Is it pleasant for a COW to belong
to a grass-widow?
In Utah you can have plural wives
without being singular
1t is the unforgotten in mans life
that deprives him of future
Amt it funny man will go to a
blind pig to get an eye-opener?
Orthodoxy is a heterodoxy a
fire extinguisher-so each has its
place.
A fellow who goes to meet trouble
half way is in no danger of taking the
wrong road
Saddest thing about old maids Is
that they won't have the fun of being
grandmothers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
WHO EVER

Heard a welkin ring?
Or sat on his hostess right hand?
Or joined a young lady in cup OF
tea?
Or saw a rafter split with laughter!
Or caught COW with a cow-catcher?
Or fairly raised the roof with bis
shouts?
Or dropped his eyes to the ground?
Or withered his enemy with a
glance?
Or was frozen by one?
Or stabbed by the same?
Or had his heart run away wiz his
head?
Or hitched his wagon to a star?
Or ran a joke into the ground?
Or saw a little pitcher with big
ears?
Or a cat that would give sever
cents to look at a king Pr. s. Y. p
Harpers Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10
PoWNAL

Tuesday evening, January II Past
Master Luela A. Greene viii install
the following officers of Pownal
Grange Master, W. ~ Thompson.
overseer, John Thomas lecturer Mrs
Irene Mason steward John Barber.
assistant steward, r. e. Greene:
treasurer, Frank y. Mason, secrc.
tary, Arthur Goodrich chaplain, Mrs
h. L. Towelee; gatekeeper Henry
Amadon; Ceres, Mrs Edna PecIham
Pomona, Mrs. Clara Towslee; Flora
Mrs. Emma Grady; lady steward Mrs
Maude lampman
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10

You cannot hurt anybody without
receiving a greater hurt yourself
Golden.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10

Absence OF occupation is not rest. a
mind quite vacant is a mind distressed
-COwper
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10

We do not know how cheap the
seeds Of happiness are. or we should
scatter them Oftener-LOwell
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-01-10

Let US have faith that right makes
might, and in that faith let us dare to
do our duty as We understand it
Lincoln.
Evening journal., 1910-04-26
COMPANIES CHARTERED

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. April 26-The state De-
partment of Delaware has issued certi-
fcates OF Incorporation TO the Flem-
ing Brothers Lumber Manufacturing
Company. to deal in lumber and timber
lands. plant and cultivate forestry. The
incorporators are George w. Fleming,
Garland. n. c.; Clarence d. Fleming,
PocomolSe City, Md. Burton s. Reese,
Allentown. Pa. and William NJ. Flem-
ing. Scranton. Pa. The capital stock
is 100000
The Pinkerton Construction Com
pany was Incorporated to quarry slate,
granite. stone and rocks of all kinds.
These incorporators are f. r. Hansel.
George II. b. Martin and s. c. Sey-
mour. all of Philadelphia, and the capi-
tai stock is 100000.
The Fire Insurance and Fires Pro-
lection Association, whose object is 70
organize. operate and underwrite other
corporations. was chartered with NJ. H.
Gettys, Frank e. Watkins and George
p. Meilo, of Harrisburg. Pa. as the
incorporates. The capital stock is
500 900,
Evening journal., 1910-04-26
SEAFORD

SEAFORD, April 26.-Clarence Hill
spent Sunday at fredericksburg.
Miss Elizabeth Messick Of near
Bridgeville is the guest of Miss Alice
Morgan.
r. Orem Trice. Arthur Huston and
Ashby Shipley spent Sunday at Lau-
rel
W. f. Horsey Of Dover was the
guest Of relatives here last week.
Victor Moore, of Philadelphia is the
guest of his parents here.
Linwod Lloyd of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents at Blades,
Mrs w. j. Belts. of Wilmington is
spending two weeks with her parents
near town.
Miss Nellie Allen of Philadelphia, is
the guest of her parents here
w. 5. Morse and son. OF New York,
spent the first of last week with iela-
tives here
Miss Emma Nicholson. Of Baltimore
is spending week with her aunt
Miss Willie Robinson.
Mrs Howard Joseph. OF smyrna,
spent last week with Mr.. md Mrs
W. NJ Ross.
W. c, Dorsey spent last wear with
relatives and friends at CiarAsville
Nd
Miss Norma Brewer of Federalsburs
spent part Of last week with friends
/ here.
Miss Addie Harper and ALVIN Hardy
OF Hurlock, spent Sunday with Nils,
/ Mary O'Day
/ James Is. thompson and Nancy J..
/ Boyce spen. Yesterday with friends al
] Harrington.
Evening journal., 1910-04-26
MONEY GIFTS FOR
BOY CORN GROWERS

DOVER. April 26-The conditions
of the boys contest In prize corn grow
ing have been announced by the Deia-
ware Corn Growers Association. which
a,il give 500 in cash premiums for the
best exhibits made by boys at tho
state Corn show I'm Dover, DECEMBER
s and ..
There are eight rules. as follows:
Delaware boys. l6 years of age and
ainder, are eligible.
The contestants may use seed corn
oi any variety or color.
Tho corn exhibited must he grown
from tract of land not less than one
eigth OF an acre.
II exhibited at the New Castle
county fair. the exhibit should con-
sist OF ten stalks of corn. including
ears.
An exhibit al the State Corn show
shall consist of ten ears grown on tine
Same tract OF ground.
The grower may exhibit and TAKE
awards al either or both Of the eX-
hbitions
Those boys exhibiting at the STATE
Corn show shall submit with theil
exhibit written essay on how they
grew their corn. stating the yield pei
acre.
Each boy desiring TO enter the con
test shall send his name together
with the names Of the varieties an'
color of corn he intends to grow, t.
Professor A. =. Grantham, NewaS
Del, secretary for the state show, be-
fore June 10, 1910.