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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Engineer Vigue Of tho
Somerset Injuries Eye.
Ten Lots Ball Players 8lvs All
Stars a Bad TfouneIng.


Mrs. D. o. Sawtelle has gone to
Skowhegan to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Daisy Huey. rs
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Luce have
moved to Madison, where they will
reside.
Letters are advertised at Oakland
post Office Sept rs for the following
persons: Coney E. Packard. Harry
Weber. w. H. Bailey, George Her
|sey, Miss Ethel M. Bangs Mrs.
Des Stevens. Mrs. Leslie b Perry,
Mrs. Lawrence Coffin. Mrs Emily
Mahen. Mrs. NJ. C. Reed, Miss M.
Cuddy, Miss Ellen Comfy.
The waterglass on the engine pull
ing passenger train No. 20 on the
Somerset broke while the engine was
in the yard Saturday and a piece of
the glass hit the engineer, John Vigus
in the eye about IA of an inch from
the pupil, making 4 blood blister on
the eye ball. Mr.. Vigue was taken
to DR.. Hills office and the eye was
dressed. 1t La thought that nothing
serious will result from the accident.
Ross Baker took the train out In the
afternoon in Mr.. Vigue's place. ~
Miss Mabel Blake has returned to
her home after two months passed in
Bangor. ae. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. V. w. Brannon have
Mass, after short visit with her
mother Mrs. Ballanger w..
Ten Lots played the, All Stars team
game of baseball Saturday after
noon on Dunn Field and won II to
A. The game was loosely played
throughout. The All Stars were un-
able to hit the pitcher for Zen Lots
at all times J
The score by innings follows:
Ten Lots ......... 2 l 6 S 2 0 0 / Oil
All Stars ;.......... 001 10000 g.. 4
Batteries. Bridges and Bridges, Dam
rem and Taylor. .
Frank Sweeney and Fred Pullsh left
for Boston Saturday night, the form
err to study in a school Of. pharmacy
and the latter to study the violin
Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Allen are visit
ing friends in Biddeford and Saco
A. J. Lyon of Brunswick was In
town Saturday on business. r's
Mr. and Mrs. Cyprien Roy. Miss
Edith Ray, Miss Kate ALLEN and Wal
ter Allen are passing the weekend
at the Birches. Salmon lake.
Alanson Skillings is enrolled as q
special student at Colby.
G. M. Batcheller has gone to Fay
cite on a two-weeks vacation Mills
Mae Mobiles is taking his place in the
Messalonskee National Bank. - :: -
Hon. F. O.. Beal of Bangor, chair
man of the State cattle conifniBSi0n,
accompanied by DR.. ]. w. Stewart
of Waterville. was in town Friday, In
specting cattle.s n - :
Mrs. A. M. Wood returned. tonight
from New Hampshire where she, has
been attending the funeral Of Der
mother. ~'-'' ~
The food sale given Saturday at
ternoon by the ladies of the Free
Baptist church, was a great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Bethel Grange.

Bethel Grange is alive, and always
on the lookout for some interesting
feature to add to the regular routine
of work, and last Thursday evening
Bear River Grange came, in response
to an invitation sent them, to enjoy a
social time The Master of the state
Grange, c. s. Stetson with the State
Chaplain were also present by invita-
ton.
After the Grange was opened In due
form, an interesting program of must
cal and literary selections was pre-
scented, which all evidently enjoyed
An able address by the State master
on the work of the order, was listen
ed to with close attention. There was
also a short talk by the State chap
lain. The visiting members were
called upon for remarks.
Recess and refreshments of Ice
cream and cake were next in order in
Guiding a half hour of social chat
Then came the closing work and al
departed carrying pleasant memories
of the evenings enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

In the Gardiner municipal court Sat
nrday Dennis Connors of Randolph
received a sentence of 60 daps for in
,oxication James MoQuade, an old
soldier was also before the court.
Sentence was suspended in his case
and he was sent back to the Home.
Themes Whalen. who was arrested on
the bridge early Saturday morning.
was also allowed to depart on his
promise to get out Of town. Whalen
was found on the bridge and said
that he Was on the Pullman train
bound for Ashland with gang of
six men He didn't know how he
happened to be in this vicinity. An
other soldier was arrested in Ran
dolph Sunday and his case will be
attended to this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

interesting talks win for him MANY ia
vors. His decorated wheelbarrow is al.
SO tic source of great interest. 1t con-
slsts OF a pyramid shaped box on ham
dies, with a wheel in front. 1t weighs
about IS pounds. This box is literally
covered with cards and souvenirs from
all over the United States.
Naturally when he appeared on Main
street Saturday noon be was the center
OF attraction. He came from Clinton
during the morning and made excel
lent time on the road He is a strong
walker and covers the road with an
unusual gait. He is in the pink of con-
dition. He remained on Main street
during Saturday afternoon, where he
answered scores of questions concern
ing his life and his past walks. He
aIsw cred them all pleasantly and sold
many of his books. which told of his
trip around the borders
Colonial Jack" does not travel on,
Sunday. and rested here. He will go To
Skowhegan and other places in SOM
erset county. Returning he will go to
Augusta and expects to be there about
next Thursday, from which place he
Will go to Lewiston. He will finish at
Portland and he will then go to his
home for rest before starting on his
trip to the West Jack is married and
has one daughter. On several occasions
during his past trip his wife accompa-
MED him at certain times.
He expects to start from Los Ange-
les. Cal. Feb. l of the coming year and
viii head straight for Portland. Me
The time made by Col. Weston was ex-
actly 105 days. Colonial jack is a
great deal younger than Mr.. Weston
and naturally expects to lower the rec
ORD. His work will be watched with
great interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Granite Hill Notes.

The roll of honor last week at the In
termediate school was as follows: Char
lie Victor Gipson. Bill Sellar, Kate Sell
lar. Ashley Leach, Dewey Leach, Sarah
E. Hall, Bernice Leach, Mary TrongOne,
Allen Norton, Ruth Bither, Charlie Hall,
Marguerite Coombs, Glenora Pearl Ken
ney, Ethel Simpson. Rosa Diestro.
Arthur GIBSON found in one of his traps
Friday morning a handsome coon which
weighed % pounds. Mr.. Gipson has cap
tured several smaller coons before
Louis and Charlie Garcia made a trip
recently to Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Bear Mountain Grange.

Bear Mountain Grange of South
Waterford, at its last meeting elected
four candidates to membership who
will be duly initiated at the session OF
the Grange. Sept. "a.
Sister Belle Hapgood. lecturer pro
TEN, presented a program of literary
and musical selections by Brother
Fernald and Sister Riggs. Abbie and
Gladys Adams, and a series of tab
leaux in which Brother Arthur King
man and Sisters Charlotte Kingrnan
and Marjorie Adams participated
Several choruses were also given by
the choir.
A resolution declaring that the rail
roads of the country ought to. be
owned and controlled by the govern
ment rather than by private corpora
tions, was discussed by Brother Fer
nald, w. K. Hamlin, Brother Miller
and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
RACING at Winslow Fair.

In addition to the many features at
the annual Winslow fair horse rae
ing has been added for Wednesday,
Sept. 2S, the last day. These races
will be One-half mile courses and will
take place directly in front of the
Grange hall. Merchandise prizes have
been offered.
The entry will be a 3-IninuteS trot
with a blanket and whip as first and
second prizes: q 3-minute pace with
a blanket and halter as prizes. Hob
hles are barred The free -for-all race
will be open to all horses that have
started and a blanket and whip will
be awarded. In the opinion Of the
judges. the third horse in the best
race will be awarded a whip. The
race will be three in five heats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Rev. Leroy w. Coons. pastor or WIN
throp Street Universalist church of All
gusta. preached at the First Universaiist
church in this city yesterday morning
Mr. Coons began his ministry in Halo
wei, and his former parishioners are al
ways glad to welcome him. Inc serhio
of yesterday was 4 very strong one anu
greatly appreciated. At the conclusion
Of the sermon Mrs. c. S. York, the ac-
complished soprano of Augusta. sang
solo with fine effect. Edgar l.. Dow Is
a recent addition to the choir OF the
First church and his tenor voice yester-
dav was highly complimented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
EAST WINTHROP.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Conant of Weld
passed Sunday with their daughter, Mrs
Chas. M. Hewett.
Archie Jackson of New York Is pass
ing a few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. " c. Jackson.
c. NJ Hewett and Otto Conant have
purchased a gasoline engine and ensilage
cutter and are doing good work filling the
silos for the farmers.
Mr. and Mrs. f. o. Conant of Weld are
passing few days with friends.
Mrs. Olive Greene Is visiting her sister
at Augusta
F.. l.. Packard of Boston is visiting his
father, H. NJ. Packard.
S. f. Packard is making some improve
ments on the interior of his house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Latest returns from the primaries
held throughout Oregon Saturday, in
dictate that A. w. Lafferty, Insurgent.
won the Republican nomination for
Congress In the I'd District. In the LIST
District, w. c. Hawley. incumbent
Republican Assembly and Stand Pat
candidate, was nominated. For COVER
nor. Jay Bowerman. the Assembly can
didate for the Republican nomination,
won by about 1900 plurality. Oswald
West won the Democratic nomination
for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The farm buildings of w. p. Ather-
ton, Granite Hill Farm, Halloween
have recently passed through inc
hands of the painters. Although man!
suf these buildings are over centur!
old. they look as if they had but re-
Gently been erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
WinsIow Fair Baby Show.

One of the features of the second dag
at the Winslow fair Wednesday. Sept.
%. will be the baby show. which of
course, could not be ommitted. This
part is open to all and many prizes
have been offered 1t will commence at
II A. nj. and the age limit will be IS
morths The following prizes are Of
fereo: Prettiest baby, silver cup; tat
test baby, silver set: smallest baby, set
of baby pins: noisest baby. gold chain:
baby with reddest hair, silver cup;
prettiest twin babies. napkin rings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The Waterville High football team
Saturday went to Kent'S Hill. where
they. were defeated by the score p to
0 This result was expected as the
light school boys from this city We're
no match for the other team. The To-
cal team PLAYED well and will doubt
less give a good account of themselves
when playing against a team of their
own class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

A meeting of the executive commit
tee Of the Colby Athletic Association
was held Saturday afternoon. Tie
name of Arthur Knight was acted on
for assistant manager of the football
team for the season of 1910. The ASSOC
citation accepted the recommendation
and knight was elected.
A meeting Of the Sophomore class
held in the chapel Friday afternoon. Of
ficers We're elected for the college year
as follows: Pres, Elwia A. Soule of
South Windham; vice Pres. Chas. j.
Keppell, Dorchester. Mass; Sec. Err
nest Mariner. Bridgton; Treas, Frank
Nardini: executive committee. George
Beach, Roy Good, Philip Hussey- and
Joy.
The captain of the baseball team Is
Elmer Clukey; manager. Victor Gill
patrick; captain of track team. Cliff
ford Sharp: manager, Fitzgerald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

George II. Freeman of 81 Middle street
has had some fine specimens of fruit on
exhibition in the window of Anderson &
I.af,in.s barber shop, among them being
plums and peaches. The peaches were
specially admired. They are of the FltZ-
gerald variety and your correspondent
who was raised in the land of peaches
can mention them as the largest ana
most perfect fruit of the kind that he has
ever seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Tuberculosis Exhibit.

Dr II F.. Young, secretary of the State
Board Of Health. through the iocai boaio
OF Health has secured the CITY nan io'
the afternoons and evenings OF OCT.
and for tuberculosis exhibit the ex'
hibit will be open to the public A lady
demonstrator wilt be in attendance The
citizens should take interest In this ano
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Arthur BIaisdeli May Lose Eye.

Arthur Blaisdell aged So. of Oakland.
met with a severe and painful accident
Saturday morning. He was engaged in
running a circular saw. when a knot
flew and struck him in the left eye.
The eye was badly lacerated and the
iris of the eye was injured. He was
brought to this city and was attended
by Or. j. F. Hill. 1t is doubtful if the
eye can be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

many old friends of the deceased coming
from Belgrade. where he had previously
lived. Mr., Merrills age was 70 years, 5
months and p days. He is survived by
his wife. +. B. Wood of Hallowell had
charge of the funeral arrangements. The
pallbearers We're George Wentworth, Eli
jah Farr, Ames Goodwin and E. D.
HAYES, near neighborS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Ankle Sprained.

Walter Niles sprained the ankle of his
left leg while playing football last Satur-
day on the Muster field and suffered
greatly until DR.. Chas. E. H. Beane gave
medical aid to relieve the pain. The pa
tient may have to remain indoors for
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Peaches can be raised in Maine.
From one tree w. p. Anterior OF Hal
lowell raised last year one-half bushel
of excellent peaches. The same tree
bore this year all of two bushels of As
fine peaches as usually found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

the field, only the timers failed to warn
the team before the end Of the half.
The Colby lineup was as follows:
Hamilton c, Soule and Thompson lg'
Capt Rogers, Bowler. Fitzgerald re,
Keppell 1t, Beach and Hunt TT. Mikel-
sky and S. Soule lie. Erwin and Granada
re. Bagnall and Joy fb. Good ands De-
witt III. Joy and E. Soule rh.
The Hebron lineup: Ersweel. E.
Brown re. Gullifer TT. Parsons rg, Ba-
ker c. w. Brown, Allan lg, Lewis 1t,
O'Brien lie. Damon OBJ, CARL rh. Curtis
In, Baarce fb.
The officials We're: Referee. Harold
Jones: umpire Allan: field judge,
Ralph Good: head linesman, Bisbee;
timers, Gould and Fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The regular meeting of Gardiner
Grange, No. 459. P. of H., will be held
this evening The subject for discus
,,on will be the raising of crops this
mast season and in what crops the
n,ambers were most interested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
e.,,.,,I a. late Merrill Pinkhan.

The funeral of the late Merrill Pinkham,
WIN died in West Gardiner last Friday
took Mace from his late residence yes
terdav afternoon at o'clock. The inter
,.ment was in the Friends burial ground
nearby. Rev H. L. Nichols. pastor OF
the methodist church of this city, offictat-
ed. The funeral was largely attended,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

A party of young people from Fair
field and Benton went on Straw ride
Friday evening to the home Of Mrs.
Almon Ellis in Winslow, where they
enjoy ed an old-time corn roast. They
returned home in the early morning
hours, after thanking Mrs. Ellis for a
most delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Vaughan Brook Lodge. N. E. 0. p, Will
hold it's regular meeting tomorrow even
ing in Odd Fellows hall. A very large
class will be on hand for initiation The
supreme officers of the organization VIII
he in attendance. Refreshments Will dc
served at the close of labors. A full at
tendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

John Davis will return this morning
to his duties as driver of Hose l at
tine Central station. after tw6-weeks
vacation. His place has been taken by
Charles Reed, driver of Hose 2. Mr..
Heed will now enjoy his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

james L. Whitney. for more sthan "
years connected with the Boston, p0fn&
library. and from 1889 to 1903 thu. jf4fsr
rian. died OF a paraIytic stroke al, III
home. 2 Divinity avenue, CambFM4G
early Sunday. Mr.. Whitney. WIS 4hoi6 III
Northampton Nov 2s slas6. and eran6ast-
ed from Yale, In 1856. "A brother. Hb1Wy;
NJ. wnitney. prominent Bssssng ftss1.
cier. survives. ..,-. 80 8 ~ ~ ! y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Charles f. Brann Of the firm of Lunt
& Brann, whose home is in this city, left
on the Pullman yesterday morning for the
New York markets, where he will make
purchases to supply his Augusta store for
the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The 25th annual conclave of ST
Omer Commandery, No. -. knights
Templar. will be held at the Asylum
at 40 Wednesday evening. Sept. 80
The officers for the ensuing year will
be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Gogin of Bruins
w;ck avenue left Saturday night for
prockton. Mass. Mrs. Gogin will visit
there while Mr.. Gogin goes on an ex-
tended business trip to New York,
philadelphia and Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

A large number of Waterville people
went to Sidney Saturday morning TO
attend the annual fair. The weather
was delightful and the different events
were pulled off in a satisfactory man
| nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Nrs. charles Peacock and Mrs. F. w.
cocbrane arrived Saturday from Bos-
tim TO attend the marriage of their
.ister Miss Marguerite Peacock and
Harry G.. Peterson, which is to take
Mace Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Mrs. r. 3. II. Morrill,, after visit of
several weeks passed with her sister, Mrs.
Guy X White on Wilder street, returned
last Saturday with her three children to
her home in Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The regular meeting of Granite Temple.
No 10. Pythian Sisters will be held at
80 this evening in *. of P. hall. A
large attendance is requested. Business
of importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Guy X. White of the City drug store
will occupy the south store in the new
bank building. Geo. Fl. Willis will occupy
the center room in the same building for
a shoe store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

member of the Maine Historical Soci-
ely, observed his SD birthday sunday.
Il never drank a glass Of liquor IN
my iife,' said Mr.. Morrel!. Il never
used any tobacco and 1 was never
uunred for a bill twice. don't Know
mat this is much Of record, but
nave always been more or less proud
or It." fe
Mr. Morrell was aditor of the Gardi-
ner Home Journal until he sold out IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Mrs. Alfred NJ. Johnson of Lewiston Is
the guest of her friend. Miss Bertha f..
Huntington, at her home, corner of Wa
ter and Greenville streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Charles Proctor passed Sunday In
Cherrytield, where Mrs. Proctor has
been for the past two weeks. They
will return home Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

| A large number of the members of
the local Nest Of Owls went to Au-
gusta Sunday to attend the OrganiZa-
| ton of a new Nest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The Helen Grayce Stock Company
which played in this city last week
left Sunday morning for Bangor. where
they open a weeks engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

James F. Stearns of Brockton, Mass,
is visiting his mother, Mrs Annie Stearns.
He made the trip from Brockton on his
motorcycle in one day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Misses Alice Donovan, Agnes Kelley,
Mary Flarighty and Gertrude McNa-
mara were guests of friends in Water
vile Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
HIS 83d BIRTHDAY.
Hiram K. Morrell Observes That
Event on Sunday.

Hiram K. Morrell of 210 Maine ave-
nue.. veteran journalist. one of the
Three living charter members of the
Maine Press Association and the oldest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

The Ladies' Aid of the First Universal
list church will meet tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs. Horace G. Turner 8 Lincoln
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Stephen Arata has recovered from his
recent illness and is again attending to
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26

Charles Wilson of Albion was Wis
itor in the city Saturday afternoon tG
witness the football game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
WATERvuLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. l. Frank of Bangor
are visiting their son, b. j. Frank,
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
HALL0WELl,
Quafyman Seriously h.
iured at Granite Hill. y
tuberculosis Exhibit BY The
State Board Of Health.
First Football Acknowledgements
Pastor breaches Sunday.

Regular meeting of Pythan Sisters this
evening at X. of p. hall at 7.3O O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-26
Gases Of laloxicstion ia
Tie Municipal esmt.
| Dull Moose Seen Roaming
Around The Streets.
E.1aas Turner Dies After an 0psr'
alton for Appendicitis.

Tho II. O. G. c.. will hold an apron
.a,e and supper Saturday, October 10.