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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

Lyman Reed. the proprietor of
Woodland View Farm" at the head
of West Harbor ice pond. near Booth
bay, reports his full triumph in the
culture of mammoth pumpkins, having
several Wen up to the weight record.
II" plans an exhibition of the results
Of his summers work i'm the near fl-
tu"n. AS a side show he will have n
freak or two in the same line, one a
perfect twin specimen weighing II
| rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19


\ new eommunty house has Just
been dedicated az Buxton Lower Cor
per by the parish in the picturesque
orthodox church on Tory hin. after
l5o thriving years \ free library and
reading room will De conducted and
suppers and entertainments win be
held from time to time. The house
was formerly a Boston 4 Maine Rail
road station, sold At auction AT Bar
Mihs when Increasing traffic made
imperative larger structure, Thc
Buxton church pastor. REV Robert "
Harnptt, was. the highest bidder and.
carried away by has enthusiasm, his
pdrishioners banded to help in the
hauling of the building To its site in
a field given by Mir and Mrs. Andrew
Berry Material assistance WAS cur
nishei by the DorcaS society, Kate
Douglass Wisgin and Miss Nora \.
Smith. The total expenses amounted
To St26a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

l:iddeford has experienced several
liquor raids il the past three days but
after reported thorough searches by
the sheriifs the communities visited
were declared to have gone dry or at
least to have been dry AT the time of
the raid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19


Rally Day" at Boothbay Harbor,
every student in the Methodist Epis-
copal sunday schools having a part
in the festivities Of the day.
An appeal is being made to the gen.
eral public To assist. by largely in
creased patronage, in view of the
necessarily greater expenses of the
18th Maine music festival series. A
general advance in the prices Of tickets
has been suggested but promptly done
away with as the managers realize
this annual musical treat must be
made easily accessible to everyone.
The liberality OF those who have
proved the most consistent supporters
is sought in a season or course ticket
instituted az the price of seven dol
lars. The plans have been upset seri-
ously by two unforeseen circum-
stances-the disastrous confagration
at Bangor and the non-completion OF
the new city hall in Portland. Ban
COR, welcoming the stars October H.
1914, has reduced the number of the
higher priced seats to the smallest
possible number but finds it impossi-
Bile. in view of the more elaborate
preparations, to eliminate them al
together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

The persistency of bad habit is
well illustrated in the case of the
thousands of people who cling to the
sides of volcanic mountains like Etna
and Vesuvius in spite of the Ger
tainty that sooner or later their
property will he destroyed by erup-
tions of lava or ashes.-Biddeford
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

The Biddeford Journals account
Saturday, of their swhopping' menu
Der 81 the cucumber family, raised by
4 florist. has been PIT IN the shade
BY Srist OF reports from plain farm
ers' throughout York county. Sumner
Hearn. North Saco, claims the record
with 4la-pounder. ISL inches in
length. William stevens of Biddefor,l
sends one measuring 10 inches but
weighing only three pounds anG three
ounces. both Well surprising the flor
lists product. measuring 1914 inches
and weighing ~ pounds. The North
Saco specimen win be on exhibition
at the Grange fair IL be held october
1 in Saeo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

No notice whatever will be taken II
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
Bile for the preservation or return IF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
TO subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
erx. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

The idea that under Law, town
clerk in Limestone, by blunder
which he acknowledges is blunder,
can upset the will of $4,000 people.
Preposterous, 1t would make farce
of law and bring courts into ridicule.
There is nothing else for governor to
do than require a certification of jus
tice as expressed at the polls.-Lewis
ton Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

Tile little steamer. Winter Har5or.
has ocen raised from Boothbay Harnor
after filling and sinking last week at
her wharf The trim craft Was found
10 be but slightly damaged by her
diving attempt and after thorough
cleansing. driving and painting. will
be put back upon her route. The
raising was accomplished with the aid
of a steam holster and lighter. Her
place in service is filed, for the pres
ent. by the steamer Norman, which
has just closed an exceptionally sue
cessful seasons run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

When you see two men or a group
of men engaged in earnest discussion
| on some street corner it is not diff
cult to guess what the subject of
conversation Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19
Maine Gossip
The Special Session.

Written for the Eeunebec Journal
John was afflicted with the blues.
lie loved tour maidens dear
lie dared not pop he dared not choose
III one ne Won. the rest he'd lose
He lived in constant fear.
september days We're coming on;
In Maine there was question
For vets and "drys' TO vote upon,
And suddenly il gave 20 John
An oppertune suggestion.
Four ballots with his pen he drew.
tAlrVadN tie felt hraVerl.
He made the YES and no" squares
And then this question wrote. ..po YOU
\ tmarriagel license favore"
The pink he sent to pretty Glen.
The blue To Sadie Burns,
The green 10 sue. the white to Jen:
He mailed them on September ten.
And waited Tor returns.
The morning dawned with cloudieSs sky
Upon September eleven,
For others il was Wet or dry"
But as for John, / can't deny
That II Was hell" OF heaven
Were guessing YETI am. aren't you?
Bat Johns returns Were clear.
No crosses on the pink and blue,
The green and white were no votes
How dark the night and drear,
But some one calls him on the phone.
His spirits gaily mount.
is that You, Iohn9 Are you alone2
There error - the vote I've thrown
l want another count"
What happened them / think Won know
o. surely You can suesS,
de rushed 10 Sadie's, an aglow,
And with despatch" they undergo
The Associated Press.
Said Sadie: "oh. Those other three.
have a fixed impression
That II another count there be,
II might not prove so well for me
Let's call special session.
~ special session dear?" said he.
Il catch the implication
= clergyman, and you, and ne,
The thing demands, l quite agree,
tPraverfal consideration p"
That special session" showed the wit
of crafty Sadie Burns.
For scarcely had the session quit.
When through the mail three letters fit.
Amending three returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

II. a. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-19

The water OF the Maine coast Is
said TO be teeming with porgies and
this industry, % years ago considered
dead. promises to be revived stronger
than ever. The little fish are being
caught by cargo lots OF Halfway
Rock. in the mouth of the Kennebec
river, about Monhesan island, and off
Pemaquid Point. There is always q
good market for these catches as ten
barrels OF the fish produce ane bar
rel OF oil and. from what is left. 50
barrels make one ton of fertilizer.
Porgy steamers have been in Booth
bay Harbor and in Johns Bay. tax
ing on great roads for the factories at
Tiverton, r. l.. and Promised Land.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
SEVEN START IN
FEATURE EVENT
Classy Bunch of Light Harness
Racers in Contests at
Norfolk.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

Norfolk. Va, October about as
classy bunch of light harness racers
pranced under tho fence to-day ut the
Lafayette track as ever churned turf
on Virginia Enclosure. Their work
furnished splendid afternoons sport
for about 1900 enthusiasts. who BRAY,
cd the threatening weather Twice In
the 2:l2 class pace, there wore col
lisions. and time was taken out to
allow driver to chanBe his sulky
No one was injured. but several OF thu
vehicles we're smashed during the al
ternoon.
The hrst race, the 81: pace. for a
purse of sl.U0V. proved the feature
event Oh the uuy. seven horses start
held, the iinlsh OF the event was post
poned, with Iour horses In the rum
ming.
Inc aaT trot was pretty event.
with sixteen starters In the lielu.
Starter Yates got them or with little
oitriculty, and the finish OF every neat
was wen worth wa te lena ~ a..
Ball. won every heat IN driving nm
ish ana in fair time. She maze the
first heat in 2:.7. and the next Two III
driven by Tyson. rinished close see
ond. II took -FOUR neuts TO decIue
the 2:35 pace. and pitman farm
horse. Helen Coastman, driven by ut
man. took the money. Results:
2:l2 pace-pursc si.oOo--Bert
(Rhodes), ., .. l, 1. .; Nutmore (Crisp.
/. 6, 5. 3, !; Our Doctor tStiles), .. /.
3. 1. 4: Alto Clark (Jamison). l, ., .,
/ 2. 8; Henry Bedworth. 3, 1, 6; Lowando.
6, Z. 4; Carrie s, Z, 5, q Time. gag,
2:l6, 3:lS, 2:17. 2:16.
2:27 trot--purse S400-Lena Directly
SBulD. !. l. !; Daso tTysonl. ., 2. 3;
Berka (Corbin). s, Q. .: Ruster Gear
retD. 3. 0, IL: Grace w. 4, 4, a. Will
| liam L, 8, s.. 4; Flapina. 9. 6. 5; Paul
c.. 9. S. 6; Great Stakes, Jr., l3. Z, 9;
Judge Sem. 4. 10. II: Princes Proem,
IL. II, s; Red Prodigal. IL, 10. 10: Say
brook, ls, IL, IA; II. Lee Clark. Il. Il.
IS; Din and Lady Springs, distanced.
Time. 2:27. 1924, 2:24.
2;26 race-purse s4oo-Helen Coast
man tPitman). 9, /, |, l; Prince l.. tBe-
lote). ]. ?. 8. 2: Aleine (Corbin), s. 3.
| 2, S; Virginia Belle fDougherty), =, 4.
3, 4: Blossom Wilkes. 3. s. a. Papa's
PAGER. 4. s. 8; Lieutenant. 8. Z. 5; Hoo
doc. 8, 2. s; Tom w. (Bush). Z. s. Z.
Time, 2:22 l:i9 5:2l 9:2l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
RELIEF CORPS ACTIVE
IN CLEARING RUINS
Chaotic Appearance of Austin Is Fast Being
Changed Appeal Is Made for Food and
M one Six More Bodies Recovered.

Aust1n. Pa October S.--with six
bodies recovered from the Hood wreck :
age here to-day, the face OF another
and a skull so badly charred thai
OF the victim could be determined, the
total number of known dead in this
catastrophe OF last Saturday now
stands ut thirty eight All but one Of
the bodies were Identified.
With the almost hourly revisit On
OF the list OF missing. the remaining
number Is appropriated only. This is
given out officially as about forty, and
the feeling lis expressed tonight that
q number of these never will be found
those not having been consumed 10
the hre, IT is thought, will have lost
any semblance to q human body before
being uncovered.
The body OF Arthur 4Ainsw-orth. one
Of those recovered to-day. was found
walk by a heavy sign that marked
All the bodies, as fast as they are
Identified, are placed in plain caskets
sistance where needed.
Although the expected number OF
laoorers have not como In. there were
approximately 600 at work clearing UT
the wreckage to-day, and the chaotic
appearance OF the village is fast being
changed.
First business Enterprises.
The first business enterprises since
the destruction of the village appeared
to-day. when several storekeepers be-
gan to display their wares. One to.
bacconist salvaSed quantity of CT
gsrs, tobacco and cigarettes. but soon
sold out his stock. y merchant on
| liuckber Street. who carried stock
OF miscellaneous wares. furniture ami
musical Instruments, to-day reached
some Of the small wares In his wreck
Cd building, and ON boxes. bureaus, i'm
provised tables displayed few toys
notions and trinkets, which he was Of
I tfstt n IN r1t,sN t.,.a
was done, however, as slghtseers were
/ few.
Considerable anxiety is felt to-nigh,
by the State officers in charge because
of the non rrival of several cars OF
! supplies that have been reported on
the way.
we want food and we want money.
was the appeal OF Dr. S. G. Dixon State
Health Commissioners. in charge of the
work to-day. THE food supply is get.
ting low, and as we increase our work
ing force we must find way to feed
them"
The regular water supply has beer
re- established, and Tomorrow 1t is tc
| be made available.
| H. w. Nelson. district attorney o1
Potter county. inspected the acene to-
day. and announced that the inques
would begin Friday morning before
Justice OF the Peace Olmstead, Of Cou-
a tSic,p as acting Ting coroner n The dis
nation that would lead him to place
| the responsibility, and could not indi
/ cate who would be subpoenaed as wit
| Their.
Governor John *. Tener reached her,
to-night to inspect the broken dan
and the territory devastated by the
| Hood Of last Saturday. with him came
lAdjutant- General Stewart. State High
way Commissioner E. M. Bigelow. Gen
| eral Fred ". Fleitz, vice-president Of
the State Water supply Commissios
n ana, <aF n n.
| Water Commission.
] This 10 no time TO talk of inveati
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
More Good News
More Proof That Hyomei Ends the
Misery of Catarrh. Read II

This is to certify that was a sufferer
OF catarrh in its worst form Of the head,
throat lungs and stomach for almost
ten years, having bccn treated by nine
different doctors, all Of whom failed 10
give me any relief, saving nothing OF a
cure. Seeing your HYONlEl- advertised.
! procured an outfit five years ago last
March. and, to the surprise of myself and
friends, was benefited before the first
bottle was used ] have been able 10
work every day since. When I have a
cold breathe through my inhaler and
take no medicine. / have NOT used fifty
cents worth OF any other medicine since
that time. Hoping that many others at
flictcd with this same disease or consupm-
tion will give it a fair trial, very respect
fully, w. w. Kisner, Beach Haven, Pa.
r. d. 1911
For catarrh, asthma, catarrhal deaf
ness, bronchitis, Group, coughs and colds
HYOMEI is guaranteed. Complete out
fit, which includes inhaler, 81 90. Extra
bottles il needed, so cents. Sold by Ira
gle Co. and pharmacists everywhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04

the Gate City of North Carolina. AZ
ter an automobile spin around big cot
ton mills, some of them being num-
bered among the largest in the world.
and being among the cotton mills un-
der cover, second to only one, and
around the suburbs and the settle
ments of the mill operatives, the
visitors returned to the hotel to hear
the welcome OF Mayor Murphy.
He told them that he was glad to
have them. as they were representa-
tives of the gateway OF the South,
through which the tide of prosperity
must flow.
Mayor Richardson expressed his ap-
probation in a few words, and MIR.
Funston and Mr.. Dabney also re-
sponded. exploiting the Importance Of
their own city. and paying Just tribute
TO the city in which they were visitors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
POWERS SEEKING
TO END DISPUTE
CONTINUED From First1


srotto 10 Acting Secretary Adee. and
turns out to be practically the same
explanation OF the motives that in
iluencrd Italy to declare war upon
Turkey that was made by the Italian
Premier In Rome last week
The State Department probably ow-
ing to the severe censorship maintain
ed over the Algerian cables. has no
news OF the material developments In
the war. II, Indeed. the present rela-
tons between Turkey and Italy car
be called one of hostilities.
The official incline to the belief APP
parent in European chancelleries that
the sisnatories to the treaty OF Berlin
are quietly exerting themselves to
bring about : settlement OF the is
sues between Italy and Turkey on tn"
basis of cessation of Tripoli to Italy
and financial compensation to Turkey.
II is believed that the plan would
have already been carried out had 1t
not been that Italy though: 1t neccs-
sary to first take actual possession OF
the Algerian coast towns us a prelim
mary to insisting upon a recognition
OF the permanencc of the status quo
from territorial point OF view
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
CHURCH SHOWS
GREAT PROGRESS
President of Christian Denomi
nation Tells of Satisfactory
Growth.
213 East Broad
Especial % The Times-pispatch.

Newport News. Va. October 3.-with
mere than 200 delegates in attend
nnce. the annual convention of the
Christian Churches Nof Virginia, at the
Thirteenth Street Church of Christ. got
down TO real work to-day. the re-
Ports OF officers being made and the
annual address of the president being
delivered. His address showed that the
churches are extending their endeav-
ors in Virginia. and are growing at a
very satisfactory rate.
Tonight the Christian Women's
Board of Missions held Its closing ses-
sion. this convention having been held
simultaneously with that of the
churches. Miss Lille Pearce led the
session, and the feature was an address
BY Miss Miller. Mrs. Melton spoke
on state Work" and said that dur
Ing the thirty-seven years history of
me Women's Board. more than So, 000,-
200 has been spent in foreign mis-
sionary work
To- morrow the State Church of Christ
Ministers Association will hold its an
nual meeting and elect officers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
Being.
and

CATION or OF suing anybody" said Gov
ernor Tener. when reports that his
visit was in connection with an ON :
..ai inquiry were brought to his at
tehtion What we arc doing and want
10 do as fast as possible Is TO re-
cover the dead that may be in the
Later however. the Governor dis.
cussed the question OF rcsponsibiiity
LOT such disasters. and said:
VIII not only recommend but vii,
urge the passage of legislation which
dams, not only those to be built hmt
those already built"
>, at daylight morrow Governor
Iener with several engineers and de
partmental heads Will begin tour
Of tho flood district. stopping at lie
dam to inspect IT. He will leave about
. A. NJ. for Harrisburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04


telling tho visitors or the increasing
valuo OF the cotton product OF the
South, In its place the most important
and most necessary product In the
world.
Another Cordial Welcome.
An hour behind time. because tbs
cities through which they passed to-
day made them tarfy longer IMAM they
had intenueu, the how-uye-oo folks
salem, where tho Bouru Of Trade, cu.n-
posed. OF 6VU civic putriors, represent
iHE the COMMERCIAL and industrial in
terests OF Winston- salem, was reaoy
TO extend cordiul greetings, anu a
hearty welcome 10 the kicnmono
Boosters en- tour The party W us
crested by the officers anu directors
and the entertainment committees OF
the board OF Trade, by committee
from the Young Mems Business Asso-
ciauon ana by citizens az large.
AS the thermometers hau arriyeu
nucn Iater tnan tney We're expected.
u part OF the program nau to De AIS
pensed with AS II rs, they were en-.
tertained by the Twin CITY Club and
by the Elks' and Eagles CLUBS, anu
then were driven in automobiles to
gwen TO them to see u hustlins city oil
$4,000 people producing $4,000, O0u
worth OF diversified products.
AT O'Clock an informal smoker was
given In the rooms OF the Board oil
trade, with Colonel j. l.. Ludlow, pres.
ident OF the Board OF Trade, presid. J
ing. He spoke briefly. welcoming the
visitors cordially. and then introduced
Judge Hastings, of the Municipal
Court, who said that. after reading of
the development of Richmond. he was
tempted to believe that there amt
no such town" He said that the peo-
pie of Winston-Salem, themselves an
enterprisinS people, and now Issuing
bonds for city hospital and streets,
were interested in the welfare of Rich
nond. and wanted to know all about
the City by the James and to learn
OF her tho lesson OF progress
He then called on Major j. L. Hemp
NH, who, after speaking in a humor-
Gus vein for few minutes. introduced
Mayor Richardson. The Richmond
Mayor was followed by Mr. Funston
and Mr.. Dabney, who referred briefly
to the object of the visit, which they
said was s>ot only to boost Richmond,
but to BOOST also the common cause.
Then there was more handshaking.
and few minutes later. with the band
playing, the Boosters marched back
TO their train and to bed.
They left here tonight at 1901
O'clock and tomorrow Will tour
through their own State Of Virginia
The time so far has passed well and
probably. The train has been com
Portable at all times and under the
management of r. Vaughan Lloyd, dis.
trict passenger agen. OF the Seahoa rd
Air Line Railway. the service and the
cuisine nave been perfect
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
DEATHS

at his residence, 1886
South Cherry street. at $40 A. M.
RICHARD ELLYsON. in the sixty.
seventh year of his age. He leaves
two daughters and four sons-Mrs
4. j. Tinsley, Jr.. Mrs. ]. 3. Poindex-
ter. Rudolph. Charles L.. Richard w
and A. Clota Ellyson
Funeral from the house THURS
DAY, October 8, 1911, at p. NJ. In
terment in Riverview.
KAMPFER-Entered into rest at the
residence of her son-in-law, VIM
Hcrbig. 924 Brook Avenue at s:3t
r. NJ. MRS. HAMPER, In the sixty.
sixth year Of her age.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs
VIM. Herbig and Mrs. Ernst Bern
hardt. and one sister, Mrs. VIM. Gehr.
mann.
Funeral notice later
Baltimore papers please copy.