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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
GORNNIIIE

EAST-John Amazeen had two Chin
news blown off and lot of apple trees
blew down. An ell on the Heath place.
in the house where Forest Herin lived.
also blew down. smashing up things The
damage in this town is many thousand
dollars. The cyclone was worse than any
l ever saw in the West 1t was so dark
YOU could not see more than few rods
1t commenced Thursday at . o'clock and
ragged about half an hour.
The worst of the cyclone struck at Ar
thur Williams. where it blew down his
barn and new henhouse. 1t carried tim
bers several rods and twisted off large
willow trees and several nice young APP
pie trees loaded with apples. After the
showed had passed. Mr.. Williams found
large tree had blown into the middle of
his grain piece from some place He
has not yet learned whence it came. And
that is not all. The tree which went be-
fore the wind has gone to unknown parts
Mr.. Jackson is minus one chimney. The
roof of |. Blaekwelfs barn blew off. We
think a Western cyclone could not beat
this
Miss Hattie BlaisdelI returned Wednes-
day from Lewiston, where she aeeempa-
MED her mother Mrs. S. Blaisdell. who
underwent Very serious surgical opera
ton. We are glad to learn that Blrs
Blaisdell is doing we'll
y. NJ. Beans woodshed and four nice
apple trees blew down, and lot of COW
ers on his son Franks beehives blew off.
The wind blew away Selden Flanders
moved grass.
big limb of the large willow tree be-
longing to S Blaisdell blew off The tree
is II feet around the butt. The limb was
foot through. The buildings were
shaken some but not enough to do any
damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
100 ia the Shade.

Monday was another sizzler and every
body suffered alike. There was every
appearance of thunder shower during
The afternoon but such was not to be
ana there was little comfort to be had
with the thermometer at loo in the
shade for the biggest part of the day In
the sun the mercury fairly went to the
top and in many places registered at lis
and 100 degrees. Many OF the crews at
work on the brick buildings were forced
to abandon their positions. 1t was as
hot day as any last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
SPORTING NOTES.

Because Gov. Aram ]. Pother ordered
pool selling on the horse races at the
woonsocket, r. l., tracks stopped. Man
ager Barton A. Cook announced that the
five-days meet scheduled to start Mon
day had been called off. There We're 1s0
entries. Acting on orders from the gov
ernor sheriff A. j, Wilcox of Providence
county Monday sent two deputy sheriffs
to Weonsocket to stop the pool selling
which usually has been conducted in con-
nection with the Woonsocket races, the
operations taking place in tent in North
Smithfield. Governor Pothier also has or
dered Sheriff Wilcox to close an alleged
gambling resort at North Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Thomas M. liagan aged rs years and
six months. died Sunday morning at mis-
nome on Washington street, Bath. The
deceased was a native of Georgetown, son
ef the late David Hagan. When a yeung
man he engaged in the fishing business
ana later learned the joiner's trade. Ho
came to Bath over so years ago and for
many wears was one OF the prominent SHIP
builders For many years ne was mem
Der of the firm OF IIasan & Thurlow, who
built a large fleet of schooRers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Mr. and Mrs n. b. CortheH of Quincy.
Masa.. who have been visiting the latter s
parents. Capt, and Mrs. Chas. Foster, for
the past month have returned to Massachu-
sets
Bishop Codman's Yacht of Portland came
up Eastern river last Saturday
Mrs. Horace Foye and daughter. Miss
Gladys of Charlestown. Mass. will rent
the home of Mrs. Cora Gahan this sum
mer,a
The farm formerly known as the Clancy
farm hut owned by Frank IL. Gate has
been sold TO Augustus Goud
Mayors orchestra are playing again this
year for the hops at Camp Molly. The
FIRST of the seriees was held On the evening
of July 4th t'it hereafter they will be
held every THURSDAY evening.
Mrs Chas. Cbism and daughters, Lora
and Gladys. have returned home from
Damariscotta after visiting relatives for
tho past nine days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
WHEW! WHEWll WHEWi!i
The Thermometer Said t03s in Shade
At 3 p. M. Monday.

Inc heat Monday made the day, in
ms city at least, record breaker.
me highest point reached by the Their
mometer at the Maine Central station,
which is in the shade was 1903 at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. AZ that time
the Thermometer at the police station,
IN the sun, registered 1876. Everyone
noticed the heat and most everyone
took some measures to offset. Lows
neck shirts. with collars and ties con-
spieuous by their absence were the
geseral rule. Even the motornlen on
the electric cars were forced to take
off their Uniform coats. an Indication
that a warm spell had arrived. From
3 O'Clock In the forenoon until9 O'clock
In the evening record was Kept of
the heighth of the mercury at the
railroad station and are given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
John r, f., oster.

The death Of John T. q. Foster &C.
CURED i'm the hospital here early Mon
day morning. He was horn in fruns-
wick, Me, about 4 years ago anu
worked as a house painter. He en-
listed in Co. D. I'D Mass. Inf. at Bo5-
ton. Sept. 8, 1S6l, and was mustered
out Oct. :. 1861. He was admitted to
the Home from Boston, oct 3 1892. He
was employed in the hospital for sey-
Pral Years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
tuberculosis Fund.

The eampaigners in the Anti-Tuber
eulosls campaign are still active in
spite OF the intense heat and had a
fairly good day Monday. The total
now reaches $2211.6o The Lockwood
employees sent in contribution Mon
day, of $73 and with more yet to come.
Tie tickets for the Opera house. which
were generously contributed by Man
ager Kelleher, are on sale at 4awkers
drug store Daviau's drug store. Col-
lege Avenue Pharmacy, Waterville.
and c. F. Marcou's store in WinsIow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

A Lawn party and concert by the
Fort Halifax Band will be held Thurs
day evening at the home of Constance
Reynolds in Winslow. An ice cream
sale will be held by the ladies of the
Methodist church of North Vassalboro
the proceeds of which will be devoted
toward the payment Of a piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
Wakefield Fined and Put
Under 5000 Bonds
For Assault Upon Divorced wife
One !!nn!!GGsIIl ccaaiAlGenn Case.
Only 100 In the Shade at 3 O'clock
Monday Afternoon.

With the woman in court plainly
showing The result of blow. Eugene
Wakefield. who was alleged to have
hit her. pleaded not guilty TO ASA ult
and battery Monday morning. He was
found guilty. however and fined SO
and costs and ordered to furnish bonds
III 5000 20 keep away from her. At last
accounts he had been unable either to
pay the fine or furnish sureties. -
The woman in the case was Mrs
Lizzie Philbrick. the divorced wife of
Wakefield According to her story she
has been keeping boarders At 80 Bruins
wick avenue. Saturday afternoon she
heard someone rafting the back door
and surprising 1t to be one of her
boarders went tn untastensit. The man
at the door proved to- be Wakefield, ae-
cording to her testimony. and as soon
as she had unlocked the door he hit
her twice. Then he took her by the
throat. she said and threw her to the
floor where he put one of his knees
into her stomach. When she threaten
ed to scream Ger help she says that ne
threatened to kill her. After time she
was able to get. away from him ana
run ont of doors and hide behind efle
crowd of women which had collected
There he hit her again. BY that time
the officers arrived and arrested MN.
Mrs. Baker. who lives in the same
house with Mrs. Philhrick. told Of the
first of the trouble as she saw 1t. she
saw Wakefield clinch the woman ana
take her by the throat. Then she ran
for help.
Wakefield claimed that he knew
nothing OF the affair He even said That
he did not know when he was brought
20 the police station by the officers.
Mrs. PhilbreE testified that she was
afraid of the man and that he had Ere
quently troubled her
Recorded Glason found Wakefield.
guilty and fined him $40 and costs and
ordered him to furnish bonds as stated
above. =
f-oo.uo I-aa1o fnr drunkenness on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
HALLOWELL.

FBell mt BY b8tted ball
.Togus - 0 4 o q 0 a.
HailoweIl = 1 q o o o -
Earned runs-Togus ,, Hallowen l.
Home runs-Spencer. Two base hits
REYNOLDS, Craig = Fuller Douglass
Niles. stolen bases-Togus 4, Hallowell
4. Struck out-Wood 10. Groves ?. Double
plays-Wood, Heon. Reynolds, Douglass
Patterson. Craig. Heon. Reynolds; HIT
by pitehed ball-Heon Base on balls
Craig. O'Connor, Niles Sacrifice hits
Niles Umpire. Austin. Time, $50 At
tendance 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

rms table shows that it was only 10
degrees cooler AZ P. NJ. than AZ A
~ fhe hours around the middle Of
ne Jay. as is expected. were the hot
TEST Inc reading at Q p. NJ. showed
ti'at white the temperature had pone
ooNh a little il was stilI too warm fo,.
comfort especially to sleen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Co, announce three days of records
breaking patronage for their Great
Change Of Business Sale" The buy
ing public is but showing it's conf
dence in any advertisement of this
firm. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
HALI0WfIL.
LOCAL NOTICE.

Whitehouse Laundry will start
eash system from present time. All.
wet washes must be either paid when
taken or delivered or no washes viii
be left iuI,.I15o.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

4 Final plans were discussed at the
meeting of Marion Chapter. Eastern
star. Monday evening for the Lawn
party which the ladies are to hold
"wednesday evening ON the grounds of
Z. L. Ludwig. 1873 Brunswick avenue.
a hne time is promised. The orehes-
ira from the Methodist church will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

The old Celestia Ripley dwelling. So
called on the west side of the river
opposite Livermore Falls village was
burned at about A. M. Sunday. The
building has been unoccupied for some
time and it is thought probable tramps
seeking its shelter for the night. might
have set the fire.
A fire alarm Monday in Bethel caus-
ed much excitement. on account of the
heat and so much dryness. The fire
caught from an oil stove in the ell of
the house occupied by John A. Chao-
man and Sam Presley at the foot of
Mill Hill. The ell aud stable were
burned The fire department saved
the house. thought it is considerably
Managed, as is the stable of A. Jodrie
which stands near by and which was
on fire also when. the department
reached the scene. The Chapman
Pressey stand is insured for $1,000.
which will barely cover the loss.
When the ioe-man made his rounds
in the residential section of Auburn.
early Monday morning. he found a
young woman, grooming heavily, lying
on the lawn in front of the home of a
we'll known family. II was Miss
Bertha Wetknf. Polish, who was en-
ployed as maid in the family lives
showed that the young wo-
man had taken dose of bug death
and it is understood that her reason
for attempting to do away with her
self was that she thought something
had been stolen while the family was
absent from the house and she feared
she would be blamed for the theft. The
family states that nothing whatever
had been taken from the house and
they have no fault TO find with the girl,
always esteeming her as honest and
faithful. Miss Wetkuf was removed
70 the Central Maine General hospital,
Lewiston, and was resting comfort
ably Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

A Young girl, who recently ran away
from the Industrial School ~ Halo
well. was found on Main street late
SUNDAY night by Deputy Marshal Paul
Burgess. She has been working but
gave it up within a few days. Her
nome was in Fairfield before she was
committed to the school She was sent
back to Hallowell during the morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
RIVERSIDE.

f, s. Fossett of Riverside, accom-
panied by his sister, Mrs A. s. Dan
iels of Guilford. is passing q few days
with relatives at their summer home.
The lockwood. Alton, Bay. n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The libel on the liquor taken from the
Hoyts Express Co, June 20 by Deputy
Sheriff J. f. Mccarthy expired Monday
morning and the 40 pints marked to
Vedal Nadeau were claimed. short
hearing WAS held at the municipal
court and the liquor was ordered re-
turned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Clarence NJ. Flood, superintendent OF
schools in the Winslow and Benton
district, and w o. Hersey OF Fairfield
Monday went to Castine, where they
viii attend the third annual confer
ence of Maine Superintendents. Both
have papers to deliver before the meet
ings. which will last until Friday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mrs. Clara Weber of Highland ave
nue. left Monday for a visit in Calais.
Mrs Joseph Caravan and children also
vent to Calais Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Misses Bertha and Julia Clason and
their guest. Miss Ethel Davis of Ports
mouth, N. H., returned Monday for an
outing at Ocean Park and left for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mrs, Charles w. Messenger is here
from Chicago for a visit of three weeks
with relatives in this city and Rich
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
Today's Concert Program.

Sullivan Commandery."
Brigham
Overture-'' Summer Festival" Herman
WaltzesL ''Wilhelmina,' J. Hall
SeIection-"Red Feather" de KoVen
water Colors Gumkle
when the Moon Plays Peek-a- Boor
- Williams
Descriptive Fantasa-"A Vision Of sa-
Iome" LaHpe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The barge Beechwood with a cargo
OF coal for the Gardiner Coal G. Supply
Co, has arrived and work of discharg
ing win start Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Miss Edna w. Gooden left Monday
for Boston, where she is to take a
course of study in the Conservatory of
Music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mrs. NJ. f. Bracket, who has been
visiting her brother. G. r. Twombly of
Randolph, left Monday for South La
grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The following marriage intentions
have been filed at the city clerks Of
fee Samuel Michaud of Bangor and
Miss Bertha Rancourt of Wateryille;
Eugene j. LaChance and Miss 0diie
Nadenu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. H. n. Bates, High HoIborn
: street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Blenn left
Monday for visit of two weeks in
Dresden and Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Cobbosseecontee to attend the reunion
of the Class of 1907. Bates College.
Miss Louise Burns also arrived Mon
day to attend the reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Jerry Trepanier and William Hughes
escaped from Auburn Jail Monday morn
ihs' by removing the bars in win
cow on the Pleasant street end and
Jumping to the ground beneath The
open window with their prison uniforms
beneath told the story of their escape
Irepanier is common thief. AS fast
as he gets out of jail he steals some
thing and goes back. A sentence of a
year for stealing shoes was about half
served. Hughes was serving year for
larceny from the Columbia mills He
had nine months more to serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

law office of his father. Hon. o. b.
Clason. to read law and act as clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

George E. Reed went to Boston Mon
day on the City of Rocltland on short
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mrs Frank Messenger left Monday
for Truro. n b. for visit Of several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Henry Evans of Cambridge. Mass"
is here for visit of two weeks with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The family of Rev. /. f. Lusk went
to Pemaquid Monday for an outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

Mrs Charles Butler has gone to
Portland. where she viii reside in the
future dir. Butler, who has been en-
ployed by the Maine Central, has Sc
cured a position barbering in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11
John Ridley.

John Ridley. a veteran, who was az
the Branch temporarily awaiting adj
mission. died in the hospital early
Monday morning. Mr. Ridley was
born in Bewdoin. Me. in 1896 He en-
listed in Co. a. Sd Me. Inf. June Is
1861. and was discharged June Is, 1861
He again enlisted IN Go. b, Sth L. >.
Vet Inf, April 3, 1865, as corporal and
was finally mustered out April 4, 1Sb6
He came mere from Bath about three
weeks ago.
officer of the day, Capt. c. B. Choi-
lar
Matthew Sullivan. late CO. r, 10th \
II. Inf. has been granted an honorable
disoherEe from the Home.
James l.. Rea. sergeant-maior for thu
past three years. has resigned He was
a valuable man ana has had some z
years experience in clerical work II
the various Branches.
Cart. George l. Brown was taken t
the hospital Monday, suffering from
the extreme heat The thermometers
about the Camp were from loo to 10
i'm the shade and in the treasurer's OF
fee il was 81 at noon
The remains of the late Henry 4
Byrnes have been sent to East som
erville and those of William \. Quinn
to Saco for burial
Three members left Monday on fur
loughs Harry b. Prince to New Lon
don. John T. Sauer to Brooklyn
Michael Furry to New York City.
Those returning Monday from fur
coughs were. Francis Brown from Bos
ton: Edwin Sleeper from Manchester
\. H. Joseph Riley from Augusta
Edward II. Allen from New York CuY
Merrill Soldiers from Boston -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-11

The big wind storm of last week
damaged the apple crop in this section
great deal. Some of, the greatest
losses We're to Charles White. s. III.
Beale 1nd Lester Stevens, who are
the largest apple growers in the coun-
ty. Hundreds of dollars worth of apples
We're blown off and some of their best
apple trees We're blown down.
The valuation of the town of Show
hogan for 1911 has been completed by
the. selcctmen which is as follows;
Real estate, resident so. 65i 900 For 1910
K was s.. 52S, $50. Real estate. non-res-
dent, 1892, 1876. For 1910 it was $307.al5.
Total real estate. 50, $685. 455. For 1910.
81, S36 1876 Personal estate resident.
1927 ,905 For 1910. $780,, 1886. Personal ,es-
tate. nonresident. s74. Total per
sonal estate, sl,0O3 06A For 1919. 1892,
500. Assessments. $50. 954.33. For 1910.
$50. 93S.90 The rate of taxation is Y
mills. Last year 20 mills.
Miss Elsie Avore went Monday 70
Gardiner where she has position as
nurse for a few weeks.
Judge f r Lawrence was in Fair
field Monday presiding at the civil
term of the Western Somerset munlc
ipal court.
Abbott Kendall went to Mouse Is
land Monday to dc, violin concert work
This is his ed season at that place.
Miss Lucy Taylor went to Old Or
ehard Monday TO pass the summer,
The crops in this vicinity through
ont the county are in good condition.
The dry spell on this land has been
an advantage and especially corn is
farther advanced than usually at this
tine of the year. Charles Chute. man
ager of the corn canning factory,
states that everything points now to
big yield of sweet corn 1t was
thought earlier that there would be
less than the usual amount of hay
harvested. but farmers feel that the
crop will be as large If not larger
than last year Oats show an ex-
cellen. growth. One of the best pieces
of grain that can be found is that OF
Manley Holt. He has four acres OF
cats that now stand over three feet
high, nearly filled.
The big cow moose that has been
seen frequently around Hayden lake
was seen again Monday morning by
cottagers and the children were able
TO get within short distance. of her
The moose appears to be old and some
what feeble She is apparently losing
her eyesight, The Fish and Game Com
mission viii be notified to see If the
animal cannot be disposed of before
she undergoes further suffering.
Miss Helen Gordon of Philadelphia.
who is stopping at Lakewood with her
friend. Miss Grace Chute. broke all
swimming records at that place Sat
lrday. She swan three fourths OF
mile in very choppy waves. She ne
lieves that she could swim across the
pond under favorable conditions. This
feat was performed only once. 1t be-
ing done by man.
Miss Annie Allen went to Mouse Is
land Monday to act as pianist at the
Samoset.
D. A. A. Walsh. who has been con-
Quoting evangetistic meetings in Pc
nobscot county will deliver an address
sunday at the First Baptist church,
Mrs Howard Wyman Of Medyay.
Mass. who has been visiting relatives
in Scion and at the home OF SeweH w.
smith returned home Monday