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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
vAssALBoRo.

The next regular meeting of Vas
salboro Grange will occur Tuesday
evening, Sept. -
Roy Coombs has position as book
keeper at Jay.
Elmer Cobb and son Clyde of Ban
gor visited last week with his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w NJ. Co0b.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Edward Towle Of
Winslow were guests recently of Mr.
and Mrs A. w. Pope
Albert o. Hume was in Augusta
| Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartlett o.
Fairfield We're in the place Sunday.
Elijah Webb is reported seriously
| ILL.,
! Mrs. Lottie Robinson and infant sor
are passing the week with her father
Oscar Fernald. in Weeks Mills.
Mr. and Mrs c. w Tufts. Mr.. ane
Mrs. F. A. Taylor of Priest Hill, ane
Harold Oliver of Portland made q
pleasure trip by auto Thursday eve
ming to Augusta.
Rev AMI Mrs. L. G. March of NORTH
| Nassalboro called on friends Friday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hume enter
tanned guests Sunday from Washing,
ton.
| Miss Marion Nelson is attending the
Cony High school this fall.
Miss Edythe hutchinson OF the Wa
terville force of teachers, was week
end guest of Mrs L. w Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Whitehouse OF
Watervillc were in the place over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Dickey and chill
dren of Boston and Mrs. c. M. Dickey
were calling on friends in Watervillt
Thursday
Mrs. A. C. Brown and daughters
Alice and Marion were business call
ers at Weeks Mills, Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs j. P. Twitchell enter
tanned guests. SUNDAY. from AuSusti
Mrs l.. w. Mason began her dHtie
as teacher of Bolton Hill school Mon
day.
Miss Gladys Twitchell left Satur
day for Unity. Where she has a fin
position as assistant teacher in tn
High school.
Master Daniel Mason WAS a Dime
guest of Eliza Whitehouse of Water
vile Wednesday.
, Miss Mary Weber of Augusta ha
been passing few days at the HON
of her father, William Webber.
Miss Mabel Sabin is attending tn
Erskine school this fall
F: Mervin Webber who has been pass
t ing his summer vacation with hi
i rarents, returned to his school wor
3, at Kent's Hill, Monday
Mr. and Mrs. l., w. Mason AMI so
Daniel with their guest, Miss Hutch
inson, attended the iusking at Ju
: Robbins last Friday evening. Abou
ii l56 bushels OF corn were husked.
fine supper was served by the hostes.
81 Miss Christine Weber of Pope ave
D nue. is stopping with her parents, Nj
0 and Mrs. Vim. Webber, and attendin
!; school at the Erskine this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

The two handsome silver cups Offer
ed as special prizes for the ahhuai
convention of the Maine state fofao-
logical Society, which is to be heia
in this city. Nov. IA, Is and IT, have
arrived in the city and are now on ex-
hibition in the window of Harry r.
Lowers jewelry store. The Edwin Z.
Burleigh cup is offered by Ex-Gover-
nor Burieigh for the best barrel ana
best three boxes of Northern spy ap-
pies. while. the John +. Hill cup Is
offered by x-Governors Hill FOR the
best barrel and three boxes of Bald
win APPLES. The name of the donor
and the variety Of the fruit for which
the prize is offered are engraved upon
each cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
NAVAL CHARTS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
State Road Work.

Sealed proposals for building section OF
gravel road about 1900 feet in length IN
the Town of Winthrop will be received
by the selectmen of Winthrop until Sep
TENDER q, 1911 at Selectmen's Office, at
which time and place they will be pub
licly opened and read.
Plans may be seen, specifications, forms
of contract and proposal blanks may De
obtained at the office of the selectmen
and at the State Highway Commissioner s
office in Augusta, and no proposal VIII
be considered unless made on said pro-
posal blank. -,
Each bidder must accompany his bid
with a certified check payable to me
treasurer of the town of Winthrop, for IL
per cent of the amount of his bid.
The successful bidder, will be. required
to furnish a bond as provided by the
State road law. Sos
The right is reserved to reject any and
- s7 J. PERLEY BISHOp.'
III 1o2ae = j. M. TOWI.ls,Iia Si4 ia
II ,.f,a III. r. TETTLE. f.,s.4
.4a,. Municipal Officers Of Wmthfon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
uernnn Il. Field. Sidney.

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Field of Cen
ter sidney have the sympathy OF
friends in the death of their only son
Vernon H., which occurred in this city
al 6 o'clock Sunday morning, following
n surgical shock He was II years ol
age. The remains were taken SUNDAY
afternoon to the home of his parents
~ which funeral services will be hei'
- O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph o. King. who
have made their home in Augusta for
the past % years, will leave this Mon
day morning for Lake Megantic, Z.
O.. Canada, where IN the future they
will make their home. They have many
friends here who will regret their de-
parture, but will wish them good luck
and happiness in their new home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
slutions of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate OF ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such az refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and viii be run under n
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
A WATERViLlE PARTY
Visits Augusta. Island Park and fosus
-pineer at Augusta House.

marty of wateryilie business ana
.af.ssional men Sunday enjoyed
-, over the Lewiston, Augusta q
waterville street Railway to Ansus,
"a island Pork and the Nauona'
Home Dinner was senjoyed at the Au-
a.,sta Hoxse and visit was paiu ~ -
r. &, - House. The sarFi va "a =: at -
gus va timed IL season ta.hea Ia nas
eonccrtIsby the National Home ban anu
IT.. par4y Numbered 81 ana ms tf'p.
was made BY special car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
Mrs. Alfred II. Stanley.

Mrs. Alfred II. Stanley died at IL
O'Clock Saturday evening. after a long
illness. Funeral services will be held
from the residence of Murray l.. Stan
ley at p. NJ. Tuesday The burial
will be in Glenside cemetery. The
husband and one son. W. l.. Stanley.
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

Nathaniel Robinson of Mt Vernon
was a visitor Friday in the city and
called upon Register of Probate Ralph
w. Leighton. Mr.. Robinson was pu-
pill at Mt. Vernon High school under
the principalship of Mr.. Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

Pledges aggregating $4,000 by repre-
sentative business men of Salt Lake
toward the expenses of the proposed
Eastern tour of the Mormon Taberna-
Gle choir We're announced Saturday by
C. w. Nibley, presiding bishop of the
Mormon chprch The tour will include
practically all principal cities of the
East and Middle West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

winthrop Street Universalist church.
was in Pittsfield Saturday called there
TO attend the funeral of a former par
ishioner. Mrs. Emma F. Knowles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Richardson and
daughters, Marion and Anna, of Wa
terville, were guests Sunday of Mr..
Richardson's brother, Sheriff Charles
M. Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Miss Angelina Lizard, who has
been enjoying. a short vacation with
friends in this city, returned Sunday 10
her home IN Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

James S. Fitzgerald Of the Seamen
Gunner's class III the navy is passing
a 10-days furlough at the home of his
parents Mr. and Mrs. p. III. fiHger-
aid. West Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

passing two weeks vacation with
relatives at Westboro, Mass, has re-
turned to her home on State Street
place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

In Palestine the agricultural activity
is mainly directed to grape raising. The
Rothschild cellars at Rishon receive al
most the entire product which the Car
incl Wine Company distributes throifghI Q
ont theVwoefa5 sSevenmmiflisns of buts
lies is rslsoots the average kept inland
in the Rathsthilds' cellars IL nen9@s54ss
4, !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18

has his system so perfectly arranged
that in less than minute after the last
man is paid he can strike balance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
WINTHROP sENTER.

The September meeting of the VIM
throp w. c. II. T.. will be held at 80
p. Nj. Tuesday in the vestry OF the
church at Winthrop Center. The Oc-
tober program as printed IN the poohs
will be used next Tuesday
Miss Minnie i'r;fzee of Bangor IS
passing her vacation here.
Herbert Clough went to Portland
Saturday for few DAYS vacation.
NAVAL CHARTS.
Amazino Lack of These Subject of
Thought and Discussion.
The amazing, not to say startling,
information is conveyed of lack oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-18
Daily kennebec Journal
Telephone ,55,

Monday, September 10, 1911.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
STOPPED the Stealing.

The Rev. Joseph Erskine Of Edin-
burgh mt one time in his life lost hand
kerchief after handkerchief He found
on investigation that il was on Sun.
day these losses occurred. and accord
ingly Mrs ErSkine sewed his handker-
chief In the tail pocket of his coat.
MOO" said she-"noo lat us see
what wur happen"
AIR. ErsAs1e. with the sewed in hand.
kerchief. p>. ed down the aisle of The
church thai corning. as usual. to as
cend to the pulpit. but as he sailed by
the amen corner he felt gentle tuS
behind. a delicate nibble among his
coattails. Thereupon he turned on the
disappointed old woman In the corner
and said. with a triumphant smile:
mo the day. honest wuman; no the
day"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Safe medicine For Children

Foley's Honey and Tar Compund is q
safe and effective medicine for chill dren
as it does not contain opiates or harmful
drugs. The genuine Eoley's Honey
and Ter Compound is in a yellow pack
age. b. II. Gorrell.
Good results always follow the use
Of Foley's Kidney Pills. They give
prompt relief in all cases OF kidney and
bladder disorders. Try them. b. H.
Gorrell.
Foley Kidney Pills contain in concen.
trated form ingredients of established
therapeutic value for The relief and cure
of all kidney and bladder ailments.
Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic, tonic
and restol ative. Refuse substitutes.
b. II. Gcrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
VIENNA DEATH NOTICES.
They Read Like an Extract From q
Family History.

Family History.
Don't die In Vienna. You'll be sor-
~ II you do" writes an American on
his first visit to that city, not be-
cause OF the usual objections. but on
account of the death notices in the
papers. They appear flanked by all
sorts Of ads. and range In size &C.
cOrding to the desire for notice on
the part of the family Of the late Ia
mented. Every possible title is men,
toned, and the name OF every mem
Der OF the family goes to make up the
notice. 4 death announcement black
bordered and covering half n page Of
the paper is nothing unusual. Here Is
a sample:
Bruno Weiss. purveyor OF lubri-
eating oil TO his imperial and royal mai
eSty. and his wife, Amalie-born Hor-
sitzky-in their own and in the names
Of their children-Hans. Otto. Minna,
Laura and Hilde-and their sons-in-
law. Military Surgeon DIT Lois Kro-
binSky and Architect Osl1ar Jelllnek:
their daughters-in-law, Louise. born
Lcderman. and Marie. born Anspacker,
as also In the names Of their grand
children'-hcre follows n long string Of
names-'and their mother and mother
in-law. Frau Ernestine Winkler. reliet
Of Commercial Councillor Anton Wink
Ter. announce to their friends the en-
trance into eternal rest after n long
and severe Illness. of their dearly be-
loved son. Arthur, in the twenty-sixth
year OF his age
This is correct except as to the
names. New York Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
He VISA Just Thinkino.

MARY" said man to his spouse
who was gifted with rapidly moving
tongue. did YOU ever hear the story
of the precious gems?"
mo" she replied. What is it?"
ITS fairy legend that my grand
mother told me when | was a boy"
the husband cOntlnucd. at was about
woman from whose lips fell a dia.
mOnd or ruby at every word she
spoke"
"Well?" said his wife as he pause
That's ali there IS of it. my dear"
he replied. But l was just thinking
if such things happened nowadays !
could make MY fortune as a jewelcr"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Broke g.. asa Rnttira-

On the morning OF April Is. 1906. the
cellar OF Paul Masson. IA wine mer-
chant OF San Jose. Cal. contained n
stock Of l25.O0O bottles. all neatly ar
ranged. Then came the earthquake.
and when the proprietor WAS able TO
enter his cellar again he found that
62,45S bottles. 10y actual count. were
broken and the remainder thrown
about in the widest confusion It is
curious. with such a large numler of
bottles. that the quake should have
come within few dozen of demOliSh-
Ing an exact half of the stock Wide
World Magazine
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
EVE VIRTUES
The Sound Sleep Of Good Health

Can not be over estimated and any
ailment that prevents it lie menace to
health. j. l.. Southers, Eau Claire,
Wis.'says' II have been unable to sleep
soundly nights, because OF pains across
my back and soreness OF my kidneys.
My appetite was very poor ami my gen
elal condition was much run down. /
have been taking 70 ey Kidney Pills
but short time ard now sleep az sound
as II rock, my general condition Is great
Iy. Improved aud 1 know that Fo e,
Kidney Pills have cured me-" b. H.
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Window Leaves.

Six species of plants that possess
window leaves have been discovered
In South Africa. They are all stem
less succulents. and tue egg shaped
leaves are imbedded In the ground.
only the apices remaining visible.
The visible part OF the leaves is fat
or convex on the surface and color
less. so that the light can penetrate
1t and reach the interior or the leaf
below. which is green on the inside
With the exception of the blunt apex
no part Of the leaf is permeable TO the
light. being surrounded by the soil in
which II Is buried.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
A STARTLING BILL.
Five Thousand Refs For Two Meals In
Brazilian Hotel

Five Thousand Refs For Two Meals In
Brazilian Hotel.
Hotels are few and III conducted In
the brazilian coast towns. although
an occasional good one Is met with.
Americans who patronize a Brazilian
hotel or restaurant for the first time
are generally treated TO surprise
when the bin is presented. Two
young sailors had dinner one day in
Pernambuco. and. TO their horror, the
bill was 5000 refs.
They nearly tainted and would have
fed without attempting to settle: but.
there being no chance OF escape. they
clubbed together all the money they
had. about Sl2. and humb. offered it
10 the proprietor. Instead of having
them thrown into Jail. he laughed and
explained that their bill I'm America
coin was $3.50
He Furthermore explained that the
basis OF Brazilian currency is an i'm
aginary coin called refs. 1000 of
which make milreis. Everything
is counted in reis. and the figures have
a very imposing sound-200 reis for
ride on street car. 100 refs for hav-
ing your boots BACKED. a million refs
for n house. and so on. 1t is a silly
system. but the Brazilians seem to
think IL perfection.-Exchan
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
liz Word RihIe

The word Bible furnishes n striking
instance Of words rise from very
low TO high estate. To the bulk of
English Spea king folk il now means
the book Of hooks. I'm Chaucer's day
II meant any book whatever or scroll
TO speak by the card lest equivocatiOn
undo US. Tracing the word Bible
Straight home. we find il as bublos.
but another name for the papyrus
reed OF Egypt.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
A Reliable Medicine-Not a Narcotic

Mrs. F. Martf. st. Joe. Mich, says
Our little boy contracted severe
bronchial trouble and as the doctor
medicine did not cure him, | gave
him Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound in which l have great faith. 1t
cured the cough as well as the choking
md gagging spells, and he got well in a
'hort time. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has many times saved us
much trouble and we are never without
t in the house" b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feyerish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mothers Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They cleanse the stomach,
act Oh the liver, and are recommended
;or complaining children. A pleasant
remedy Tor worms. At all Druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address, A. s.
OImstead, Leroy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
y One Conductor Helped Back to Work

Mr.. MILFORD Adams is his name, ard
he writes: Il was confined to my bed
with chronic rheumatism and useS two
oottles of Foley.s Kidney Remedy with
good effect. Tie third bottle put me
on my feet and resumed work as con-
ductor on the Lexington, Ky, Street
Railway. 1t will do all you claim in
cases of rheumatism" 1t clears the
blood OF uric acid. b. III. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12

Mrs. Cobb-Was the grOcer's boy i'm
pudent to you again when you tele
phoned your order this rnorning?
COok-Yes. Mrs. Cobb, he was that.
but fixed him this time seq:
who the do you think you're
talkin' to: This is Mrs. Cobb. Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
A Better Trade

Il understand Young RrirneSS is
about TO marry the daughter of old
Bonds. the milli"naire:"
Yes. so am told"
"Will he give up the law husiness?"
Eyes. He will give up the law bust.
ness and go into the sOn-in-law bISi
ness"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Then She Dies ths sours

"WiveS are amazing helpS-Splendid
spurs said n senator at dinner in
Washington. No young man should
be without AT least one.
Whenever II man fails his wife tells
the public that he was too cOnScien.
tous to succeed What she tells him
IN private is II different mnttcr"-Ex
change
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12

when you have chosen your part
soide by 1t and do not weakly try to
reconcile yourself with the world
Emerson.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12

lngratitude is monstrous. and for the
multitude to be ungrateful were to
make q monster Of the multitude
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
JupIter.

Although Jupiter Is 1887 times big
ger than the earth. 1t is only 500 time
heavier
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
To Break in New Shoes ALWAYS US,

To Break in New Shoes Always Use
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptio pow
der. 1t prevents tightness and blister
ing, relieves Bunions. Swollen Sweating
Tender feet. At Druggists zoe. Sam
pie mailed FREE. Address A. S. Dim
stead. lie Roy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
RuildinQ Is Amply Wired.

There are nearly $500 miles of cleo
trio wires In one New York office
building.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Snakes In india.

More deaths from snake bites occur
In India in houses than In the fields
or In the jungle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-12
Very Easv.

rs she easy TO get along WITH"
Yes. She believes everything yor
tell r."-Detroit Free Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
GOOD ROADS FUND
IS NOW s3,887

Little by little the good roads fund
Is increasing. but IL the increase Is
not proportionally larger in the next
two days Richmond will be far be-
hind with the $4,000 this city is ex-
pected to give toward the cause this
week,
OF the amount subscribed practi-
caliy all has been in cash. which rem
ders II possible to determine just how
fast the plans are being matured, and
means also that just as soon as tn 9
fund Is large enough to guarantee and
permit contracts to be closed bids will
be asked for the construction of
bridges. and road supervisors will put
their forces at work In places where
the work Is not already being done.
Under the kind of supervision which
will characterize the work of con-
structing this road, IL is expected TO
build the road at much less cost per
mile than has been the cost of build
ing heretofore with the ordinary road
force. On the road being constructed
between Richmond and Old Point
much better road In being built for
si5e per mile than was built in some
Of the sections Of this State where
material WAS az accessible and labor
as abundant. at cost of $500 per
mile.
The committee In charge of secur-
ing subscriptions again urges those
who have not contributed to do SO at
once. either by handing same to come
solicitor OF the association or by mai,
direct to III. c. Peck. In the Mutual
building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
GIANTS LEAD IN
NATIONAL LEAGUE

The New York Giants now lead
the procession and Manager Nc
Eraw IL the biggest little Nh
pokson'' you ever saw.
\ postage stamp Will cover the
the first three teams in the Ma
tional.
Fans declare the PhiIlies will
never again see the top Of the
heap.
When Sam Crawford can win a
game for Detroit by singing in
the eleventh and then stealing
second and third and scoring on
an error, it looks like horse
shoe was loose in the Tiger camp.
Unable to win the Boston, the
Boston Terriers are trying to give
their followers their moneys
worth by tying up the score be-
fore finally losing.
The White Sox dropped from
second to fourth place,
Eleven victories out Of fourteen
games on the road for Mrs. Brit
tons team: Who'll say word
against suffragism now?
II Marqnard hangs around the
Giants camp for two or three
years more McGraw may find out
that he is real pitcher.
The st. Louis American League
team isn't such an awful PROPOSE
ton after all. II Is now tied for
seventh place, and II 1t keeps up
the gait of tho last two weeks 1t
will climb notch or two.
Owing to abdominal trouble
Iajoie will be out of the Cleye-
land lineup for several weeks.
He may have 10 undergo an op-
eFatiou