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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
At DARK HARbOR.
Popular IsEesborO Resort
Has Had Fine Season.
Many WeII-knoWn and Dlstln-
guishsd People Among Guests.
Pres. Taft Enjoys Wsit..GoIf and
Other Sports--Personals.

Dark Harbor, Nc. Sept 4-(SpeciaD.
such weather as the past two days
has not been surpassed during the en-
tire season at Dark Harbor and the
visit of President Taft was one OF
complete sunshine after the first rev
hours During the afternoon there was
a haze over the bays and haroors.
shutting out tic magnificent view OF
the Camden hills across the water. but
near midnight brief electrical storm
cleared the atmosphere so that sun
DAY and Monday were perfect. ne
sunset, Sunday night, Was one ot the
most beautiful of the season ana was
witnessed by many. The MaytoWer.
which during the sojourn of the Presl-
dent was anchored near the cottage
of ]. Murray Forbes of Boston. sailed
away Sunday night just before SUM-
set. quietly ard with only the waving
of farewells from her deck and of
these on shore.
Tie season is rapidly drawing 10 its
close. much to the regret of the cot
tagors and guests at the Inn, vino love
every rock and Tree ia their summer
playground \ few will linger until
the last Of the month"; now and then
a cottage viii remain open until DC
toher. hut the majority of the visitors
will go to their country homes al Len
*. DedhaB. Tuxedo and ether fash
fonable resorts Miss Dorothy Forbes,
the well-Enown Boston society girl
ard horsewoman. was heard to remark
recently that the season to suit her
should be "a months long and even
then she would never tire Of Islesbefo-
Miss Forbes is familiar figure on the
beautiful country roads. driving Ter
famous Biiou, the winner Of many q
blue ribbon in Boston, New York and
Bar Harbor.
The dinner given at the Inn, Friday
night. by Prince l.. Pignetalle d'Ara-
goa of Spain, was enjoyed by the
younger SET and on Tuesday night the
Prince will entertain several of the
society matrons. The guesss at the
FRIDAY night dinner were Miss Belle
Willard. daughter of Hon. and Mrs.
Joseph T. Willard of Richmond and
Washington, whose guest the Prince
is at the Inn, coming with them from
Ear Harder some time age, In their
Yacht Gialda. Others were the Misses
Eleanor and Katherine Green, daugh-
tiers OF Gen. and Mrs Francis y. Green
of New York. who are in the Bran
nan cottage for the season. entertain
ing among their guests during the past
W eelxs Miss Ethel Roosevelt, Miss Eliz-
abeth Silsby. Miss Alice Bolt, Miss
Eleanor, Boston society girls. and
George Lewis. Jr. John Bot, George
Silsby of Boston, with Theodore and
Tom rockingham. the weli-known
Harvard football men of Philadelphia.
Following the dinner the young people
enjoyed dancing in the music room
until midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

The golf tournament in which for
the past week much interest has been
eentered and for which silver cup
was offered by the Taratinc club.
came to an end. Saturday afternoon.
Miss Eleanor Green and Tom Froth-
ingham defeating Mrs. George Lewis
and Richard Daniels.
Islesboro is like an enchanted land
Removed from the noise and dust of
the city. it is little wonder that the
summer people as they are called
enjoy the simple life in the open and
the social functions which are wholly
among themselves. The honk. honH
of the auto is never heard in this
peaceful spot. for the sovereignty OF
the horse is still supreme. Even Pres
ident Taft found the easy riding buck
board with well matched horses n
pleasant change from his routine of
steam and electric conveyances
The Prince l.. Pignetalle dAragon
takes great delight in saying that
Islesboro, Dark Harhor in particular
has the greatest charms for him, far
SURPRISING in his mind the more pre-
tentious resorts of Newport and Bar
Harbor. Dark Harbor has long been
distinguished as the most exclusive
summer resort ON the Atlantic coast
and during the years that have passed
many personages OF national impor
lance have been entertained there. In
fact this is the second visit of Presi-
dent Tdft, although his stay last Au-
gust was only few hours.
J. Wilmer Riddle and family of
Hon. and Mrs. Joseph F.
Willard and daughters, with their
guest Prince PignetalIe. of Richmond
Barton Vikings of Philadelphia, Mrs.
Fuller. widow of Col. C. q. Fuller of
Boston. the Dexter Tiffanys of st.
Louis Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Froth-
ingham and sons Theodore Jr and
Tom of Philadelphia, Dr. Edward f.
". Bartol of Milton. taking the place
If DIR. Daniels in the summer practice
this season, are all remaining at the
Inn.
Harold Pratt, OF the STANDARD Oil
Co., who with his family has occupied
the Draper cottage for the season, has
purchased the Prall cottage and an
other season will remodel it far Il l.Hr-
pnuent Summer home, Mr.. pratt's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

Miss Ethel Roosevelt. daughter of
ex- President Roosevelt tfft few days
ago. after visit with the Misses
Green. daughters of her fathers close
friend cen. =. V. Green Of New York.
During Miss RooseveIt's visit at Dark
Harbor she was made much of. and as
Miss Helen Taft was also here the
guest of her aunt, Mrs Thomas Laugh
lin. the young ladies We're the central
attraction of many social functions.
Mrs. Louis g'readwell and Miss
Frances Schovilie. who nave been
guests at the Iun. have returned to
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Van Wyck left
few days ago for their country place
Mrs. Clarence S. Wadsworth and
family, guests at the Inn, left, Satur-
day. for Middletown. CT.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Plummel
have gone to New York after season
! at the Inn.
Mrs. Seth Barton French has gone
| to Newport and Miss Clariee French
| to the Hot Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl $. StilIman and
sons left, Saturday, for Wellesley
/ Mass.
The young people of the Inn and cot
! tages enjoyed an informal hop at the
Inn. Saturday night, many coming in
from dinner parties. The usual num-
Der of dinners were on at the cottages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

Scott Bishop. aged IS years: Sept. 2, Elsie
Curlew, aged IL months; Sept. 3, Carroll
tB Tihbetts, aged months, II days; Aug.
y, Mrs. Ellen Chandler of Bethel, aged
81 years Sept. 2. Ann L. v Pmmmer,
aged "A years; Sept 4, II. Raymond Whit
lock aged months; Sept. 2, Hattie M;
wears; Sept 4. Terrence Quinn; Sept. 9,
Elijah w. Barker. aged "a years; Sept. 2,
Mary Ellen Jeffords Connors; Sept. l.,
Margaret b. Hubs; Sept. 4, George T..
Ingraham. aged rs years.
Westbrook-Sept. T. Sarah Allen Frank
aged 10 years s.
Scarboro-sept . William Franklin
Otisfield-Aug. 81. Marian Davis, aged
= years months, days.
MON.
Washington-Aug. 80. Merrill Moore,
'e''oo = OXFORD.
Dixfield-Aug. 26, Almon Stockbridge
aged SIS years.
Norway-Aug. %. John w Chapman
aged 40 years, months.
| Rumford-Aug. 81, Mrs. Emma Ursula
| Longfellow, aged % years.
| Hanover-Aug. %, Scion Putnam, aget
Bethei-Aug 26 Mrs. Martha Hathorr
lof Worcester Mass.
West Paris-Aug. 81. Mrs. Eliza Thur
low Ridlon, aged 81 wears.
PENoBsCoT.
Bangor-Sept 3, Elijah p. Quimby
AGED ~ years: Sept 3, Francis Asburs
Plaisted, aged 81 years
Brcwer-Se 2, Capt Albert Newell
Morse, aged GA years.
WALDO.
Prospect-Aug. 2s Alfred II. CHM of
| Lowell Mass, aged 81 years.
WASHINGTON.
! Fastp0ff-Aug. 2, Lucille IIilyard, aged
! years 10 months. s days; Aug. "a
| Laughlin McCurdy, aged Is years.
Calais-Aug - John IL. Mccain, aged
| | month, q days.
YORK.
Buxton-Sept 3; Melville c. owen, age,
| IS years, months, Is days
MISCELLANEOUS.
Jamaica Plain, Mass.-Au2. 81. Herr.
| \. Holden. aged II years. 10 months
Mohannes. y, B.-Aug. q, Ada Den
bow, aged q years, 4 months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
IITCHElELp.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols of Quin-
cv. Mass. and Miss Helen Nichols of
Path. spent sunday and Monday at
~ p. Baillett's.
MFR. and Mrs. Harry Pinkham of
Cambridge. Mass, are visiting Mr..
Pinkhams father. f. n. Pinkham.
Mrs O. Blandin of West Gardiner
snent a few days last week with her
niece. Mrs. f. W. Small.
Mrs. ] *. True and Helen and Anna
sl,eehrn of Portland were visitors last
week at F. N Adams
n. H. Adams and daughter Helen of
Belgrade spent Friday night at f. n.
Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Simmons and
little daughter Virginia and Mrs.
Frank Spear and daughter, who iaave
been at j. T. Gilmans for number
Of weeks. returned Tuesday to thor
homes in massachusetts.
BELGRADE.
Russell r. Austin of the firm OF
Lowell Bros. x Bailey, Boston, ana
friend Frank blossman, We're in town
Monday. the guests of II. i. Austih4
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Hariing and two
sons have returned home after a SNORT
visit with friends in town.
Miss Elizabeth Harling has returned
To Norwood, Mass.
Miss Ethel G. Foster is in Portland
fer a visit with friends, -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
THE PERFECT BATH.

The greatest luxury of modern
homes is the bathroom with its sani-
tary appliances. After bathing with
plenty of warm water and dainty soap,
drying with soft towels, little Com
fort Powder busted lightly over the
body and between the folds of skin.
gives a most delightful sense of fresh
ness and perfect cleanliness.
Comfort Powder is good for chill
dren and adults alike. 1t soothes and
heals the skin, overcoming irritation.
chatting and too free perspiratien. The
genuine bears e. S. Sykes name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
MARRIED
KNOX

KNOX.
Merchandising. 80, Clarence A. Bcver-
age and Miss Nina A. Gardner
Razorvillc-Aug q. Franklin MacDon
aid and Mrs. Leoa Jones Levenseller
OXFORD.
Buekfeld-Aug. -, Gilbert W. Tilton
and Miss Mae T.. Chafiin.
South fars-Aue. u. Charles r Merrill
of Kennebunkport and Annie NJ Jenne Of
South Paris
PENOBSCOT
Bradford Sept. , Edward f. Roderick
of Winslow and Miss Erudice b. Hous-
ton of Bradford.
Hampden-Sept (. Melvin w r.ittleiieId
of Bangor and Miss Rachel L. Whitmore
of Hamnden
old Town-Aug. 26 Robert Kent Ste
ward and Marjorie Babbidgc Carleton
SOMERSET
Hinckley- Seut. , Walter +. Crommett
and Alma T.. FefHald, both of Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
BirthS==D Deaths Marriages
BORN.
cTNRERIAND-

CUMBERLAND.
Pertland-Aug. II. to the wife of Virgil
+. Hoffses, u SON
KNOX
Warren-Aug. % to the wife of Allen
NJ. Newhall. a daughter Aug. q, to the
wife of Hollis Starrett, daughter.
Merchandising. 30, TO the wife of George
d. Walls, daughter.
OXFORD
South Paris-Aug. "A. to the wife of
Charles II. Bumpus, daughter
MeXico-Aug. so to the wife of Wills
Mcclure a daughter
South Paris-Sept. 3, TO the wife of Guy
l. SWEET. a daughter; Aug Ii, to the wife
Of George G.. Twitchell son
Greenwood-Sept ., TO the wife of Fred
Cole, a daughter
SOMERSET
Hartforfl-Aug. 81 to the wife of Adj
olson Newton. a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

Australian farmers have taken to
breeding opossums for their fur, by
way of utilizing tinbered sections of
their land which have little value 9TH
erwise IT has been found that these
animals fan be bred&o produce white.
gray. brown or black fur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

A German has invented a searchlight to
be placed on the end of a gun to be used
while hunting at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

The engagement of Miss Cora Fuller
and sherman Hapgood of Portland.
formerly of North Arson. has been an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
VASSAL BORO.

E. NJ. Durham of this village, ac-
companied by Dr. Hardy OF North vas
salboro, went to Boston Sunday Tor
medical advice.
Nh. and Mrs. Judge Grove. who have
been visiting at the home OF II. NJ.
Durham for two weeks. lett the pace
last week for Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs Lizzie Jewett, who has been
stopping at the home of Mr.. J. M
Palmer in Sidney, returned Saturday
to her home in South Pittston
Miss olive Palmer of Sidney called
Friday on friends in this place.
Miss Augusta Pitts returned from
Old Orchard last week, after an out
ing of u DAYS.
Miss Laura Knowlton and sister
Miss Margaret, returned home last
week.
orlando Varney went to Naples las
week, called there by the serious ill
ness of his brother-in-law
BELGRADE.
| The Christian Endeavor Society will
hold its annual evening meeting Sept. 3
| Considerable interest is taken in thes'
meetings, especially among our youn'
people. and we hope that interest vii
continue.
! Miss Annie Ellis entertained numbe
of her young friends at a Lawn party
her home on Friday evening.
! \ good sum was realized from the en-
tertainment given at the Grange hall OF
!! Monday evening last This money viii
be us d towards the Grange library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
DIE D.

CUMBERLAND.
Portland ,. Donald Bracket
Sept. 3, Mary j. Thomas. aged 80 years
Sept. 3. BARLEY Ielaherty; Sept. 3. Walter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06
September IT, 1911 10 Cents SubscpHo

yacht Dodger is well known along the
bay towns and much admired.
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Do you boy neighbours boy OF the
first OF called support the saloon Aane-to
prevent present ope from drinking poor liquors.
personal liberty the present Of Name pro-
vide demanded by and cities which engage
the liquor business -Kennebec Journal.
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Doubtless hundreds of readers know OF instances where the
Kennebec Journal help in this work If YOU wish to help
the of prohibition, send the kennebee Journal where it
will do good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-06

The danger of defeat for prohibition Maine lies not much
in license sentiment among the people the negligence and
indifference of voters who if they all wll~votc for
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Question No. 4.


made
at accordance with
New-York tribune., 1911-10-01
SARAH HELEN WHITMAN

death as he told me. that he used TO go
every night 10 the cemetery where she was
buried, leaving school or academy pri-
vately 10 visit IT," Thus at her grave. in
lonely midnight. the boy poet watched for
months his anguished heart, learning then
that sense OF intimacy with the dead that
appears In the work II Poe.
For a while after leaving the University
Of Virginia Poe worked in the Allan count
ing house. He Stunned women now. for he
had learned that his heart was buried for
ever, as he thought In Mrs. Stanard's
/ lonely grave
Meanwhile his erratic ways irrtated Mr.
Allan very much. He harassed Poe. and
Poe undoubtedly harassed him. Gentle
Mrs Allan did all she could 10 lessen the
breach between the foster father and son.
but the boy poet chafed under Mr. Allan's
iron rule
firing OF restraint. Poe left the counting
house and started out on his own account.
A well authenticated tradition says that
during these first years Of freedom he en-
listed in the United States Army under the
name Of Edgar A Perry Then ne roamed
about Greece and Turkey. returning TO
Richmond as the result OF overtures from
Allan. who wanted him back for he was
lonely because he had lost his wife, the
kind mother ~ Poe's boyhood
These we're the womanless years OF Poe.
when he seemed rudderless ship sfoat
on the ocean OF the world. on his retucu
New-York tribune., 1911-10-01

bes and Concoctions that the chef and MS
crew below decks can so beautifully sup
ply, who will care 10 say that In sur
prisingly short time New York may not be-
come the true art centre of the world
An interesting dispute arises TO the ef-
feet upon the American digestive organs,
already in need Of repair, that such COM
bination Of dinner and drama would have
The cook who sees the opportunity to teach
so wonderful thing to the American peo-
pie through giving them delicious food and
plenty of time TO appreciate it during the
show SAYS they will, therefore, have better
digestions. He says II will help them get
over their foolish rushing about He points
to his own great calm. his studious care in
the evolving OF a menu. How long, think
you, would the chef be able to do his work
II he ran around the kitchen in the excited
way in which an American buys railroad
and then bolts his dinner. all in half an
hour? II you believe In signs the shrug
Of the great mans shoulders will convince
YOU that not 90 long as one little minute
could a student of Escofier hold out at
such a gait
Opponents Of tho new plan say that
vaudeville while the public is eating alli-
gator pears and corn on the cob will help
no one so much a the pink pill maker and
the physician. They give their reasons as
follows.
There are many phases OF the contem-
plated innovation. VIII the combination of
entrees prove profitable Will the puhIi-
pay for coon shouting with its consomme
When Won quit talking with tho maitrc
d'h6tcl and the chef Won learn in a moment
from the manager or an alment arbor
that with rim o.. end of art is profit.
. That u.s. after paying the salaries Of a
New-York tribune., 1911-10-01

Baltimore Women lntrust to
Sir Moses Ezekiel the Plan.
ming of the Effigy.

many and constant and only ceased with
his death.
She undoubtedly saved his genius for the
world by protecting him from the world.
for she even sold his poems. She hawked
them about from newspaper shop 70 news
paper shop-glad II she could find a buyer
for even a dollar or two. To-day scraps OF
this same manuscript sell FOR literally their
weight in gold.
So it was on Mrs. Clemm's humble door
I'm Eastern avenue. Baltimore, that Poe
knocked in the hour Of his distress. A CAV
welcome was given him, and, with the true
charity Of tho poor toward the suffering.
he was given a room. OF their little all he
had his share. and Mrs. GLENN supported
the li,tle family. her two daughters. Maria
and Virginia Clcmm and Edgar, with
needlcwOrk
I'm his Baltimore attic Poe was busy IN
1872 10 1893 What % him were the bare
boards the cheerlessness? Outside were
the blue sky. the song of birds. withir
were those palaces OF fancy he created.
Virginia GLENN a fragile beautiful child
OF twelve. fitted I'm and out. Propinquity
doubtless had much 10 do with q, but II is
said her gift Of an exquisite voice was the
real lure Edgar was twenty-six, Just
twice her age. but nevertheless he loved
dearly his gentle child cousin. and pro-
posed for her hand After some opposition
on the part Of ner maternal relatives. who
thought her too young. Poe won his child
bride and on September o, 1884. in St.
Psurs Church Baltimore. the ceremony
was performed by the Rev John Johns.
afterward Bishop OF Virginia.
But she was too young and he 100 much
engrossed ia his art FOR deep passionate
love. but Virginia was the good angel Of
his early manhood, the lodestar that held
his wandering destiny 10 work and achieve
mcnt. He was devoted 20 her. and his one
thought was how 90 surround her with
comforts Early in their married life. in
lS4. she ruptured a blood vessel while sing
ing and incipient consumption developed.
With poetic Insight he "sensed' her early
decline. and il maddened him. Ills tender
care OF her was beautiful and commented
upon by all who knew them.
II Virginia GLENN had lived 20 woman
hood grown stronger charac tered with ma
turlty. the tragic story OF Edgar Allan Poe
might have been written differently Alter
her death al FOrdham cottage New York,
on January %. 1871. the debaucheries OF
Poe so far as drink is concerned. began.
lie testified his despair at her loss himself
I'm his "Annabel Lee" each word OF which
Is a tear drop for his beautiful dead wife.
The death OF Virginia marked the en-
trance OF another gentle woman friend into
Poes life. that Of Mrs. Marie shew Hoagh-
ton. who in a noble. spiritual manner.
aided the family: woman whose relations
began with them through charity, but
ended with sincere love
II was Mrs. Houghton who acted for the
poet and arranged the last sad rites for the
dead Virginia. who placed her IN a bor-
rowed tomb In Fordham. raised money for
the future and practically supported them
until Poes brain recovered from the shock
Of Vmginia's death. Mrs Houghton was
I a doctors daughter. and she saw the dan
New-York tribune., 1911-10-01

.io, as soon as she was able 70 lisp little
t-lizsbstb Arnold became Juvenile III
the unreal world Of the stage her "iloie
ne was spent She knew nothing e'Se'
and This may account IN large measure
for the erratic. wandering unDaianceu
djspos,tion Of her gifted son. He TOO hVeo
in a world OF fantasies, peopled Oy Great
yres unseen 10 others lived in that ooruer-
land Of genius that is hard by the mo
rasses Of insanity
While in her teens Elizabeth Aiio'' i'''-
ried q &. u. Hopkins, a hght ceh'''''.''
Her married life with him was shor' an
INST as ne died. across the life o. this on
S1ne % the stage. thi, wayward child heart
came David Poe jr.. an imaslnati'e' S"e''
hearted high spirited boy The ois wa
cast He loved her. Throwing aslue az
homes and prospects from his ia'ner NJ i"H
away from home and followed the iioPrIH' 1rIl
troppe which Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold HOP
kins was then managing Aroen',g ~
rressed mis- suit In vain At nrsl TOT r'''.a
beth Arnold was just recovering I'''n 'ns
death Of her first husband. but nc "'"'1
NOT take nay for his answer