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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-13

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THE IDLER.
From the pen and press
We mortals owe
All We believe,
And almost all We know"
Again There is no help for the
man who does not read the news
papers. No human use for him eth
err
And yet I am told that there are
some people in this enlightened age
who do not even subscribe for their
county paper. I wonder how they
manage to get along. 1 reckon they
borrow from their neighbors. And
what do you think of the man who
would borrow his neighbor's paper in
stead of taking one for himself when
the price is so low. And then another
thing that puzzles me is how any one
in Newberry can get along without my
hits, of wisdom from week to week.
To be entirely frank it makes very
little difference to me personally
whether anybody reads what I write
or not When have writ I have writ
and I have discharged my duty to the
community and told the community
what is for the best of the community
and if my admonitions are not needed
my responsibility has been discharged.
And as the editor does not pay for my
living expenses I am as Independent
as the famous March hare.
-
Talking about newspapers and their
subscription accounts I read the fol-
lowing the other day from the Rich
mond Times-Dispatch. You will see
that I read the newspapers and like
to read those that are edited by men
whom I have met or whom I know
personally, and of course every South
Carolinian has either met or heard
of Major Hemphill. And by the way
I see he is to leave the Times-Dispatch
and come to Charlotte. But here is
what I read:
who Wants An Owl?
Is an owl good in trade for a years
subscription? That is the question
which has worried the brain of the
Bedford Bulletin, which says:
1--WE have taken wood, potatoes, corn,
eggs, butter. onions, CABBAGE, chick
ems, stone, lumber, lsbor, SAM, Calico
sauer kraut, second-hacI clothing,
coon skins, bug juice, scrap iron, shoe
2egs, rawhides, chinquapins, tanbark,
fee dogs, sorghum, seed, jugware and
wheat straw on subscriptions, and
now a man wants to know if we would
send the paper for six months for
large owl. We have no precedent for
refusing, and if we can find a man who
is out of an owl and wants one we'll
do it. In the meantime, those sub
scribers who pay in stove wood are
notified that We are out of wood
But why does the Bulletin want
wood when it has bug juice and sor-
ghum? Those two things combined
make Virginian-Pilot cocktail that
would make an ice man warm.
An owl is very useful animal and
I should think would be of incalcula-
bic value to the average newspaper Of
fee unless all that l have heard about
the animal is pure myrn. I have al
ways understood that it was the bird
of wisdom and if l am not badly mis-
informed such an animal would be or
great benefit to the average newspaper
shop, for most of them are in great
need Of the commodity which the ami
nal is noted for furnishing. Maybe,
however, that wisdom is not necessary
to the average newspaper shop, though
my observation leads me to a contrary
opinion.
The editor has sent me the follow
ing additional communication from
Uncle Briggs. I LINK I have fully
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-13
THE IDLER.

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From the pen and press
We mortals owe
All We believe,
And almost all We know"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-13
Uncle Briggs.

Uncle Briggs Is geCtlnS RESTLESS. 4ue
editor has handed me the following
from him. I did not receive his other
in time to get it into the paper before
this issue. If Uncle Briggs can sell
the old building for sufficient sum
to build jail and pay off the debt on
the new court house I say let him sell
it at once and Immediately. Further,
if he can sell it for a sum sufficient
to build a jail I say let him sell it. AS
to looking up the title TO the land l
have neither time nor inclination
lacking mostly in inclination, because
am 'averse to anything that resem-
bles labor. Now I write as past time,
because I love to write and it does
not REQUIRE labor. There is one thing
that Uncle Briggs should bear in mind
in the discussion Of this matter, and
that is that the people of the town OF
Newberry are a part OF the county
and along about tax paying time they
constitute about one-Ilird OF the
county. But a great many Newberry
people would like to see the old build
ing go down or up or in any direction
TO get il off the square. The follow
ing is the addition from Uncle Briggs:
Mr.. Idler, you must have been SICK
or looking after Mr.. Langford's goats
this week. I sent you an article and
asked you to have it printed, but 1t
failed to appear, though you fired
away answering my questions, or tried
to answer them. I haven't said a
word about tearing old court house
down. l said sell court house, ana
the lot-the land the court house sets
on, and whatever else is included, one
fourth. one-half or one acre. Now look
up my article and hand 1t to the edl-
tor. I know be will print it as have
seen so many editorials ne mas written
about newspaper men giving only one
side. Now, Mr.. Idler, lets be talr.
There are hundreds that believe like l
do. but we may be wrong.
Uncle Briggs.
T think, however, that some years
ago some of the lawyers Of Ne"beTry
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-13

T think, however, that some years
50 some of the lawyers of NeWberry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Eugene Cowan, son of Frank S.
Cowan of Sidney, is one of the success
full young farmers of that town, and
when it comes to raising early vegeta-
bles il would seem that he has them
all beaten. Mr.. Cowan was in town
Friday morning and brought the first
native green corn to the Augusta
market. It was not the corn that some
times gets into the market. where the
husk is about the only part of the ear
that is matured, for every kernel on
every ear was filed out SO that it was
perfect, and the ears looked like those
which one gets at the last of the sea
son Mr. Cowan explained the ma
tured condition of the corn by saying
that he planted it early. before the
ice was out of the lake (meaning Sill
yer lake, He has not only been raising
early corn this year but has also done
something in the way of potatoes. and
from a scant quarter of an acre which
he planted he has sold over $50 worth
of potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
Sherman w. Dunn
New Superintendent
Augusta Division.

The appointment of Sherman w.
Dunn of Hallowell as superintendent of
the Augusta division of the Lewiston.
Augusta & Waterville St Ry, to sue
|ceed the late Leander F. TAYLOR. was
announced Friday afternoon. Motor
man c. c. Cole will take Mr. Dunn's
former position as assistant superin-
tendent.
The new superintendent is a man of
efficiency and for the past 10 years
has performed the duties Of assistant
superintendent in a very acceptable
manner. while, during the Illness of
the late Mr.. Taylor, the actual bur
dens of the superintendent work fell
entirely upon him. Mr.. Dunn was
born in Athens, Me. in 1868. During
his school vacations he was employed
as newsboy on Maine Central trains
running between Portland and Ban
gor. He has been for the past IS
years in the employ of the Augusta.
Hallowell q Gardiner st. Ry and it's
successor, the Lewiston. Augusta &
Waterville st. Ry.
He began street railway work on the
ground floor. starting in the car house
'pCbt
part of street railroading. He made
the mechanical part of the first con-
struction car that the old Augusta
Hallowell & Gardiner ST Rv. put on
the road. and was employed about the
barn and pit for some time repairing
cars He then went on the road TAX
ing regular runs, first as motorman
and then as conductor. He became
assistant superintendent under Mr.
Taylor, 10 years ago
Mr. Dunn, when but II years of age.
married Catharine Nevilles of Gardi-
ner' who died some 10 years ago. Two
daughters, Ella n Dunn and Emma
). Dunn. the latter a teacher in the
Hailowell public schools and son.
sherman W. Dunn. Jr.. a student in
the Hallowell High school, constitute
Mr.. Dunn's family. and with him re-
side in an attractive home at AZ
Greenville street, HalloweH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Auguste. returned Wednesday to her
home. for a tow weeks vacation.
One of the finest pieces of grain TO
be seen in this section is that of Will
McCormicks, a field of eight acres of
handsome oats on the Gardiner road.
opposite Mrs. Matilda Douglass.
Mrs. Ellen Wright returned Sunday
to Gardiner after two weeks stay
with Mrs. Marthe Emerson.
Mrs. Smith and friends of Gardiner
were Sunday callers at Mrs. Nd
Emersons.
Miss Cora Reyes off Augusta passed
Wednesday night and Thursday with
Mrs Enza Cooper.
The Misses Ida Edmonds and Annie
Brown of Augusta were Sunday guests
of Miss Alice Sparrow
The Sunday school class, accom-
panied by Rev and Mrs. Clark of the
First Baptist church of Gardiner We're
entertained Thursday afternoon at the
heme of Mr.. and Mrs. George sparrow
by Misses Alice and Mildred Sparrow,
who are members of the class. Re-
froshments were served and the time
passed all too quickly for the partici-
pants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
AUGUSTA CHURCHES,
sunday Services to Which All are
Cordially Invited.

- SECOND 81 ADVENT society meeting at
loS0 A. M. over electric roads waiting
room: Preaching, followed with social
METHODIST EPISCOPAL church
Green Gre "a street 81 Henry f. Dunnack. Minis
mon. subject. THE Vision of the Sea -
ll.3o Bible school; 80, sermon, subject,
Finding the Christ"
SAL SAINT MARKS church. Pleasant
9th Sunday after Trinity: Holy eu-
charist. 40 A.. M, morning prayer. 10 50
A: M; evensong, 730 p NJ
The Gospel Temperance meeting of the
W c. T. L. will be held at 2.45 p. M. at
their rooms over the electric waiting
Kansas
UNITED BAPTIST church. Dudley
schoolhouse. Kennebec Siding Revs B.
z. Hope and C. G. Mosher. associate
ing service at go: C. E. meeting at 73o;
PRAYER meeting Friday evening.
PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
fist church, Rev. c. G. Mosher, pastor;
Preaching service at 1880. subject, 1.-THE
Bible last in series on Five Funda-
mems meeting at l.. As; general gospel ser
vice with testimony meeting at 80 This
church will unite with the First Baptist
church on Winthrop street in all services
during the month of August.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE society: sun
Sunday school, II NJ; Wednesday evening
meeting. 745. Reading room open to the
public daily from to p M. Christian
Science hall. 223 Water St.
pei Mission room on Water St. Morning
worship at 1890 A. NJ. Mr.. Beard from
South Gardiner is expected to preach;
Bible school at Y NJ: prayer meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
KENNEBEC
PiTTSToN.

NORTH-'Union Grange" will Sat
urday. Aug hold its regular month
" meeting with Pittston Grange.
(Which requires the more brain, to
earn dollar or to save it, will be
the question for discussion by the
members in the forenoon. At the al
ternoon session. Prof. Simmons OF
Orono will give an address, on Farm
Management, Records and Accounts.
and the public is cordially invited to
be present 1t is hoped the hall will
be filled to listen to the interesting and
instructive lecture.
Miss Belle Clark went last week 80
Bowdoinham to be present at the
birthday celebration of friend, aged
80 years.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Lewis and Miss
Eldreth were last week visitors at
their mothers Mrs. Isabel Merrill
They came from Brocton, Mass, in
their automobile, and Sunday, accom-
panied by Mrs. Walter Moore and
daughter Isabel of Gardiner, started
on their return trip, expecting to reach
home Monday.
William Boynton and family OF
Beech Hill were callers Saturday in
this section
Mr.. and Mrs. C. X. Green and Mrs
Ena Cooper attended the birthday
rartv of Mrs. Louisa Dunton and Miss
Abbie Grant given Saturday Afternoon
and evening at the home of Mrs. Dun
ton in Whitetield. They report most
enjoyable occasion.
Miss Abbie Sparrow. employed II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Chief Inspector
Sharp of the Postoffce Dept. at Wash
inston, d. c., giving a description of
one Dennis Hart. who is wanted for
postofiice robbery and for whose ar
rest and conviction an allowance of re-
ward VIII be made. Hart is II years
OF age, feet inches in height and
weighs 155 pounds; has blue eyes.
brown hair, light complexion and
plmpiy face, wears No. shoe: vac
cine mark on right arm: small scar On
back of head; small scar on left side
Iof neck: small mole on right side of
neck; American by nationality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
Solid Rock Grange.

Solid Rock Grange. South Durham, held
a well attended meeting Tuesday night
June Is The following program was pre-
scented by the lecturer: Singing by nine
young girls. from the campaign song
book Keep Prohibition and Don't
Forget Your Mother; essay on "Prohibi-
ton" by Leslie G. Bickford of Lisbon
address by Mrs. Althea G. Quimby of
Turner which was very interesting; APP
peals to the Pine Tree state by nine
young ladies representing the prohibition
states, U. S. and the world; song by the
girls. maine is at\the Head. Keep Her
There" After the program refreshments
of coffee and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
AMtJSE M ENTS.
At the Opera House.

The Mystic Maids in an exception
ally clever singing novelty enriched
with special scenery and electrical eff
reefs VIII conclude their engagement at
elde opera House this evening thus
olleilng the last opportunity of wit
Messing one of few acts that have
oeen doing successful business this
season. The setting is elaborate in its
style and decided novelty in its eff
feet. The pretty singing ladies' with
rich voices in the latest and popular
songs draw commendable applause.
me Shelley Trio are among a class of
entertainers with song and dance that
appeals to the greater majority of
vaudeville house patrons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

According to the forecast the month
of August will be ushered in by a
storm of short duration, after which
the weather will clear up and continue
settled until the 9th. From the 9Th to
the 18th the weather will be unsettled,
frequent storms occurring, not of long
duration however The longest one,
occurring on the 10th, may continue
over to the 18th. From the 18th to the
oath the weather will be settled. On
the 25th and 26th local storms are
prophesied, and from the 26th to the
28th, clear weather. Local storms are
promised for the 10Th and possibly the
30th, and the month will close with
clear and settled weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

The prizes to be given in the various
contests. athletic and otherwise, to be
held in connection with the Maine In
tercanp meet which will come off in
Augusta Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Aug. l, and 3, will be on
exhibition Saturday in four windows
along Water street, in the dry goods
stores of the Russell & Weston Co. hte
Whitman &c Adams Co.. and the jew
elry stores of Harry F. Lowell and
Chester A. Fuller. The display was
stores of the Russell & Weston Co. the
store and the Fuller store Friday
There are in all 102 trophies. of which
9s are badges of gold, silver and
bronze and four are banners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

It is said that the little old schooner
Andrew Peters. which is now loading
lumber at the mill of the Augusta
Lumber Co. was. during the Civil War,
a blockade runner. She was of Eng
fish build and was engaged in sneak
ing cotton out of Southern ports. and
on one occasion was captured with her
hold full of that product. She had a
new bottom put on number of years
ago, but in other respects she is very
much as she was in the old days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

William NJ Harvey of North street.
who always has something good in the
line of horseflesh. is now driving a
four year old bay mare that is one of
the most stylish youngsters in the
city. She is of good size. standing 16
hands, and weighs 1865 pounds. She
was sired by Dolbier and he by Nell
son. Her dam was by Wilkes When
it comes to stepping she is square
trotter. She is good actor, both front
and behind. is upheaded and full of
life, but has a good disposition and is
as kind as kitten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Workmen were engaged Friday in
tearing down the building which was
erected at the east side of the Federal
building few years ago for stor-
age shed for mail sacks. which will re-
suit in a great improvement in the APP
pearance of the government property.
The lumber has been secured by
Charles w Flynt and will be used by
him in the construction of a camp
which he will build later at Robbins
Point on the west shore of Cobbossee-
cOntep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

r. ]. Neyes has crew of men at
work on the old John l.. Stevens place
on western avenue. which was recent
ly purchased by w S. Wyman of
waterville. treasurer and manager Of
the Central Maine Power Co. 1t will be
remembered that some time ago the
house was divided into a double tene-
inert for renting purposes and it IS
understood that it IS the intention OF
the present owner to restore it to its
original condition as regards the ar
rangement of rooms, After the work
is completed he win occupy the place
as a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Saturday afternoon, from to 5
o'clock the operating room of the Tele-
phone Company on Winthrop street
will be open to public inspection and a
cordial invitation to the public and
more specially telephone users is ox-
tended. Every opportunity will be
given to learn how calls are handled
and to inspect the interesting ap-
paratus of modern telephone plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

1911 and also decorated with twenty
candies. burning brightly, which were
eNtinguished and the cake served by
the hostess. Miss Whittier was we'll
remembered with presents. among
winch We're some nice books. Dainty
refreshments We're served consisting OF
ice cream and cake. The evening was
very pleasantly passed in playing
games and in music and Rotations.
Inc guest dispersed at a late hour
wishing Lottie" many happy BIRTH
days in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
New Century Granna.

Three candidates received instruction
in First and Second degrees in New
century Grange of Dedham. July %.
Though several were absent who had
prepared to take part in the special pro-
gram. it was carried out as far as possi-
bic, There were negro songs and dialect
recltations and tabeaux in costume. with
watermelons for refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

A picked team of baseball players
from this city and Halowell will go to
Bangor Saturday morning, where they
will play team representing the Ban
COR Athletic Association. The per
sonnet of the Augusta team, as ar
ranged Friday. is as follows: Earldon
Turner, William Prout. William Cum
Edward Sans. Doc" Niles,
Henry Thyng, Earl Harvey, Launcelot
Cooper and Charles Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

First meetings of creditors were geld
at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county, Friday
forenoon, in the cases of Armand
Poulin and Silas G. Pennell of Water
vile. in which no assets We're found.
no trustees were appointed and no fur
ther meetings will be held until or
dered by the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

It's four of those big packages of
Abnaki toilet paper that Bowditeh &
Webster sell for quarter. They also
have large boat sponge for twenty
cents, and a genuine Rock Island car
riage sponge for twenty-five and
thirty-iive cents. Their auto sponges
and ehamois are like little chickens,
they never scratch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
WEN a.

A delightful social event occurred
Friday evening, July 81, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Whittier when
number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs Whittier's daughter, Charlotte
Mayrinda gave her a surprise party in
honor of her Goth birthday. Miss
Whittiers sisters Mrs ]. I. and c. o.
Soper presented her with a very beau
tiful birthday cake inscribed 1891 and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29
In a Pinch. use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller
after using Aliens Foot-Ease, the anti
septic powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy: gives in
slant relief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Relieves swollen feet blisters callous
and sore spots. 1t is certain relief for
sweating, tired, tender. aching feet. AL
ways use 1t to Break in New shoes. Sold
dress Allen s. Omstead. LIE Roy. N. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

The "wearable" aluminium cooking
utensils is the name that represents the
valuable quality of this new aluminium
ware at Swift g. Turner Co.'S. Fur
thermore they are light in weight. look
like silver and wear like steel. If you
are interested. better read the full par
ticulars in ad. and above all call and
see the goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Joseph Lucier, of the force of clerks
at the C. F. Bilodeau store, is enjoying
a vacation and is passing few days at
Cobbosseecontee, where he intends to
land some of the big white perch in
which that lake abounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

F'ifeld Bros. Co. wish to have it
stated that although they have sold the
building at rear of p o. formerly &C.
cupied by them for garage. that they
have not gone out of the garage bust
ness. but are operating The Capital
Garage near the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

THONGS S. Hathaway of New Bed
ford. Mass, and James M Marvin of
Cambridge, Mass. who are touring the
State in an automobile, are visiting in
the city as the guests of Samuel Cony
MaDley on stone street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Ex-Alderman George A Cloutiei
went to Lewiston Friday evening and
will! leave from that city Saturday
morning for Cleveland O.. to attend
the international convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Henry w. Plummer and family, who
had for some time past been occupying
the Tibbetts cottage on the north shore
of Cobbosseecontee. will return, Satur-
day, to their home on Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

An error was made in Friday morn
ing's Journal in publishing a marriage
intention II should have read Harold
l.. Metcalf and Hannah NJ. Sampson
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Capt. Eslie Davis of the Augusta
Yacht Club will leave Saturday morn
ing with his motor boat Damfino, for a
l0-days cruise down river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick J. Murphy
are the happy parents of little
daughter who was born to them Friday
morning, at their home. SO Eastern av-
enue. Miss Murphy weighed Sh pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Among the intentions of marriage
which have been recorded TINS week at
the Office of the city clerk are those OF
William A. Dinsmore ana Gertrude
Page, both of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-29

Hose No. l responded to a still alarm
at 230 Friday afternoon. due to
chimney fire at the residence of Fred G.
Burke, Is Winter street One chemical
was used