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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
Charities and Corrections.

Too few of us realize the importance
of the work undertaken by those now
discussing evils and their remedies, at
the Maine State Conference of Char
tiles and Corrections in Augusta.
Who are they" you ask? Well
they are an assembly of loyal souls
who have recognized certain prevail
ing conditions that ought to be ccrree-
ted They have posted themselves as
10 the extent of the certain
abuses which they have respectively
studied the possibilities OF correcting
them by law. They do not expect laws
10 prohibit all the evils in sight, but
they do expect to minimize certain
evils by bringing about the enactment
of laws restraining those vultures who
prey upon the spublic. They hope TO
secure the laws by public attention to
deplorable and disgraceful conditions
of which the general public has little
hituA tta6t- lHCS NOIlit SupDiitN Will
facts on a variety of topics which are
being threshed out in the conference.
If YOU. as a reader of the Kennebec
Journal, have become interested in the
endeavors to wipe out that heartless
class of criminals known as loan
sharks" go to the conference and be-
come familiar with the whole story.
If you have thought of the possible
benefits of a visiting nurse in a
community, listen to or read what
these people who have made study
of the question say
II you have ever considered the man.
ifold problems in connection with oul
modern prisons and the equally diff
cult question of employment for pris
oners, you will do well to find out wha
this conference says on ''prison labor
There are multiple other topic
among the most serious which engag
the attention of progressive an
God-fearing civilization. And tina
which these workers most need in car
rying out their aims is public interes
and encouragement. There are soul
SO small that they look upon and de
nounce such interference with degen
crate society as "deviish meddle,'' blu
such souls can dance, 10000 of them
upon the point of a cambria needle.
Let us take notice of the thing
which grow upon us as fostering
sore. first affecting our political ant
civic morals and through them al
grades of society and the sanetity o
the home. Any reasonable, thinking
man or woman can but be in sympa
thy with the aim of these citizens whc
are doing their best to correct III,
worst OF the evils about us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

and when he was % years old he often
walked TO Watervile and back again.
a distance of eight miles. He came
from sturdy stock, his father being a
farmer, having been born on Cape
Cod His great grandfather, one of
the first settlers of Fairfield, built the
first house in that section on Jones
Hill For several years after his wife
dide Mr.. Jones lived alone at his lit
tie home in Fairfield Center. He has
always had many friends who called
upon him and they would swap sto-
ries together. He is an interesting
tallker and his account of the expert
ences of his early days holds ones at
tention. When asked what he attrib-
utcd his long life to he said that it was
good wholesome food. good hard work,
and plenty of both. He believes that
people nowadays are not as healthy
because they indulge in too many lux
uries. Mr.. Jones daughter, Mrs. Hi
ram Nye of Chicago. lives with him
now She has been with him about d
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

seems possible only to trai

II seems possible only to train the
average mind to be unframed.
Earning money by the dignity Of
labor usually means getting it from
Il smart boss.
A man can lock ten times as blue
over dollar he has lost on a bet as
over his whole business going to pot,
No matter how old man is he can
think he looks young till some young
woman gets up to effer him a seal IN
a car. ri n ra8 g
it takes u girl less than minute
to make up her mind about man
who has taken months to make up
his. almost, about her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
Our Letter Box

The publication of a letter in
this department is not to he
taken as an endorsement of its
views by the kennebec Journal.
This column is maintained for
the discussion of matters of
general public interest when
kept within hounds of reason
and not of IA lihslous or abu-
siVe nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
Our overworked Premier.

What with running the affairs of
State, attending to public printing, and
composing pleasing addresses for crit
ical beer trust hearers, the assumption
OF the cares of general manager and
purchasing agent of a department
store seems almost like Overlooking a
willing horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
Saws the genial T. Hood

Says the genial T. Hood;
mo warmth. no cheerfulness no
healthful ease:
mo shade, no shine, no butterflies. no
bees-Novem
And nearly all Maine papers of
Wednesday night and Thursday morn
ing made dreary observations regard
ing the month. Yet contributions of
giant apples. roses, raspberries, Trail
Arbutus and delicious and highly rec
commended preserves continue to pour
upon the editors desk. Go to it, No
vember
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Two things the public would like tc
hnow-what DESTROYED the batteshir
Maine, and the result of the recent
special election in Maine. As to the
latter everybody knows the result but
they would like to know what the
Governor and Council propose 10 do
about it-Belfast Republican Journal
Patience, neighbor! Large bodies,
etc Won know
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

In the latter November rIan
new High sehoel building This
field edge of
oueing by the
and primary grades Modern
crate slope to the root The cost estimated
For agitation a
the old and utterly Inadequate
BUT acton launched
tel term,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

One might suppose, by the sudden
cessa ton of its display, that the adj
vertisers who make its existence pos
sible, had put a damper on the depart
ment store newspapers latest bid for
fame and opulenee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

,,,-,,,--i+i,,, 80, -.,f;f,,.,t, -.
eVi''i''.''''''' -" ','' N'''''o' MA 'ii' '''''
Is no denying 1T We have heard re-
ports and seen specimens of rasp-
berries piucked throughout October
and NOW comes the climax Of proof.
At Goodwins Mills. on the owen
Goodwin farm. q hardy rose busa that
should, according L. all remembered
precedents elsewhero in the state
have ceased blooming months age
has been a mass eli bloom fea a few
weeks past, and shows no indication
Of closing the season. \ rose bush on
OFr's island last Friday showed go
blossoms and innumerabie buds. and
the Portland Press tells of a citizen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
Friday, November 8, 1911.

Have heart that never hardens.
a temper that never tires. and a
touch that never hurts.-Charles
Dickens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

The Sheershead Fay race track is
to be cit up into house lots. Try to
make reparatlon IN this capacity for
the homes 1t broke up as race
track,-Express and Advertiser.
Hitchcock is soon to resign, is the
latest Washington rumor. The
magazine editors will now get busy
and prepare editorials Of regret Bid
deford Record.
Judging entirely by surface indi-
cations, China is a lap or two ahead
of Russia, for no duma has yet dared
to advise truce with rebels or the i'm
parchment of a high government Of
ficial--Biddeford Journal.
Instead of facing a crisis as
President Taft remarked in his adj
dress in Chicago, the Republican
party is. we believe. nearing rapidly
a resurrection to power. True. as
the President said. Republicans were
"chastened'' by the people one year
ago but since. the people have dis
covered that they gave up the Ship
of State to an incompetent crew and
that the old sailors can more safely
be entrusted with the tiller and the
ropes.-Bath Times.
Mary Garden says that a married
woman cannot be an artist This is
an awful slam on somebody. but we
are too busy just now to think out
who it is.-Boston Globe.
The esteemed Chicago Record
I rhNH
should go east of the Alleghenes to
see America. Perhaps it's because this
is where SO much of America is. Have
YOU missed the baseball scores >
| Philadelphia Press.
They have impaneled the first female
| jury in California and it is to try an
| editor. We await the outcome with
| considerable anxiety and not little
arprehen sion.-Houston (Tex) Post.
| 1.-The powerful attorney general
| Certainly Mr.. Wickersham Yields
more power than was dreamed of in
| connection with his office originally
Irp to Rushs thine the attorney gen
eral stood below the other members
| of the cabinet and he had neither the
| conveniences nor the dignities now
enioyed by the district attorney here
in BOSTON. But that was long before
the advent of the great occupation Of
trust -busting.-Boston Journal
There is a growing suspicion, 100
| that roo many cooks don't spoil the
broth nearly so often as too many
oiddlemen do.-Indianapols News
|
The travelogue artists seem to DC
overlooking an opportunity in neglect
;,o, +o omen the season with "A TriT
| to Tripoli."-Bangor News.
S;x miles of war ships in a glare
of thoir own electric lights, "a sight
never before in the New Worie
seen" was the brilliant naval iilumi-
nation in New York to the credit oil
Uncle sam. out in the darkness OF
i the hsrbor of the port the absence
of an American deep sea merchan'
marine was concealed by the black
ness of the night.-Bath Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20, REGULAR
meeting Fridny evening at 100 O'clock
r g. HARRINGTON, N. q.
r. Il. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Another millionaire has married q
chorus girl 1t looks as II the miiiioh-
aires had formed comDihalion 10
put the musical comedy shows out OF
business. Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

"All these things are my fault
says the six-year old :, emperor o.
China. 1t is quite q concession. Tor the
self-styled son of heaven TO make
Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Hitchcock IS soon to resign, is the
latest Washington rumor. The
magazine editors viii now get busy
and prepare editorials Of regret Bid
deford Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Plant patience in the garden of thy soul,
The roots are bitter, but the fruits are
sweet
And when at last it grows tree com
plete.
Beneath its spreading shade the burning
heat
And burden of the day shall lose control.
Plant patience in the garden Of thy soul
Anon.
BY the recent death Of John Brad
hury, Uncle" Eeaiasaia f. Jones Of
Fairfield Center becomes tn oldest
citizen of the town He was born
in the vicinity OF Fairfield Cen
ter SO years ago. Everybody
knows him as "Uncle Ben and his
genial ways and free expression make
one acquainted with him Ut once. He
was named for Or. Benjamin Franklin
and came into the world With cannon
firing. flags flying and the whole eeun-
try apparently celebrating the event.
It was the Fourth If JuIY.
Uncle Bei is now in excellent health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
VOICES OF THE PRESS.

The sheepshead Fay race track is
to be cit up into house lots. Try to
make reparation IN this capacity for
the homes 1t broke up as race
traek.-EXpress and Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Judging entirely by surface indi-
cations, China is a lap or two ahead
of Russia, for no duma has yet dared
to advise truce with rebels or the i'm
parchment of a high government Of
fetal Bfddeford Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
JEpHTHA eNcAmpmenr Mo :.

Meetings at 7S0 O'clock avery sacona a,,a
fourth Tuesday ''e'''u "'''
g. W. MERRILL. Scribe.
c. w. POOR, c. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER MO

IL. o. E s. Stated meetings the -a,st
Wednesday evening of each month at 55g
All members soiourning in the city are
invited to attend
HELEN NJ. HEWtNS. w. NJ.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. SEQ
m-w-g = ''NS-t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
cusHNoc CHAPTER p a A.

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. iii, r. 6. A.
"a. stated communication Tuesday even
ing, NoX All sojoarning companions
are cordially invited TO be present
HARRY NJ. LYON, w. Nj.
w. A. JACKSON. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p, IA,
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY =.
w. b GETCHELL. CAM,
l.. c. HUGHES, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Mary Garden says that married
woman cannot be an artist. This is
an awful slam on somebody, but We
are too busy just now to think out
who it is.-Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

Tho travelogue artists seem to be
overlooking an opportunity in neglect
ing to open the season with "A TRIP
RI Tripoli. Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-03

There is growing suspicion, too
that TOO many cooks don't spoil the
broth nearly so often as too many
n,iddlemen do.-Indianapolis News
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
Life Saved at Death. Door.

Il never felt SO near my grave"
writes w. II. Patterson OF Wellington.
lung trouble puller me down to 100
pounds. In spite of doctors treatment
for two years. My father. mother and
two sisters died OF consumption, and
that l am alive today Is due solely to
DR.. Kings New Discovery. which COM
pletely cured me. Now l weigh 1877
pounds and have been well and strong
for years" Quick, safe, sure; it's the
best remedy on earth for coughs, colds,
lagrippe. asthma, Group. and all throat
and lung troubles. SOC and 81. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an
the Durango Planning Mill & Lumber
company will be held at the Office OF
the said company on Tuesday. Feb. z.
1911. at 10 o'clock a. m. Said meeting
is for the purpose Of electing board
of directors to serve for the ensuing
year, and the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come before
1t.
CHAS. e. HERR, President
J14-F7 VIM. 8. PICKERILL. Secy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

There will be a masked ball at Red
Men hall. on Washington's birthday.
Feb. 20, 1911. This will be strictly r
masked affair and no one will be al
lowed on the floor without full cos
tune. Four prizes will be given. Two
for the finest and two for the most
original costumes. Those wishing to
rent costumes of Mr.. A. Nj. Anheier
will please call and engage same be-
fore Feb. 10th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
Future Orders

IN SOME INSTANCES CONTESTANTS WILL FIND THAT
PEcTVE SUBSCRIBERS
FROM THE SAME TOWN. IN ORDER THAT CANDIDATES MAY
CURE THEIR susscRPr'o's WE WILL
THEY ORDER 1T, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
BALLOTS
EITHER ARREARS OR IN Ap
VANCE BE SURE AND GET THEM. DO FORGET
CONTEST MANAGER THERE is
ALWAYS iNFoRMA
DESIRED INTERESTED HERALps GREAT
AND FROM NOW ON EACH DAY WILL SHOW AN
INTEREST THE NUMBER DIFFER.
you ARE IN
PRIZES OFFERED GO
AMONG YOUR FRIENDS O AND
YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT THE EASE WITH
ARE SECURED. ALL YOU
FORTUNATE NOT BECOME
DISCOURAGED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
LEADER. THE DIFFERENCE w
HEN YOU REMEMBER THAT ONE SUBSCRIPTION
24oo
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
MINISTER'S ASSOCIATION.

The February meeting Of the asso
citation will be at the residence OF
Rev. II. A. Miller on Tuesday. Feb. q
at 1870 p. IN. Rev. Geo. Behner will
present a book review.
w. s. CROZIER, President.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.

MY wife wanted me to take our boy
to the doctor to cure an ugly boil"
write ID. Frankel OF Stroud. Okla. Il
said, put Bucklens Arnica Salve on
It,. She did SO, and 1t cured the boil
in short time" Quickest healer OF
burns. scalds. cuts. corns. bruises.
sprains. sweliings. Best pile cure on
earth. Try 1t. Only 25c at all drug
lists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Grand opportunity for one desiring
an extraordinary special course in
show card and sign painting. Apply
Immediately to Mark J. Rachofsky.
city. F2-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
HOUSES FOR RENT.

2-rootn, new. with city water, $6 mo.
Broom, with cook stove, lot utensils.
ETC., Sc no.: l 5-room. new, plastered,
water in house, electric light. bath
room and pantry. 3 bed rooms, SIS mo.
Water furnished for all Of abov~i only
two blocks from depot. Location, bet
9Th and 7th Sts.. at our lumber yard
HDW. & LBR. CO
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
Second Payments

for their
will be considered a
accordingly the andpa
wish
Candidates certain district
curing subscribers locality that
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
NOTICE.

A. F. Hood, the newly elected cor
oner, will have his office with Hood
& Ames. J1O-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
No Limit to Territory

Candidates work in territory
the district
contestant but they into
the
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

This will do you Good-An electric
message for the face and scalp. We
have four BARRIERS all the time. City
Barber Shop, W. A. HELM, Prop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Did you notice the watch in the
Balster jewelry window? 1t is one OF
the prizes which will be given away
by the Herald
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

cake griddle. No greasing. non-stick-
ing. JACKSON HDW. co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

HAVE JUST PUT IN ANsCo
PHOTO SUPPLIEs.-THE DURANGO
DRUG CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Tho Atterbury line ia one line OF
clothes that are all hand tailored. Nc
Kinney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

First-class work at Rudersdorf's bar.
her shop. Clean baths, clean towels
and good services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

All Atterbury clothes are guaran-
teed strictly hand tailored Mckin-
ney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Miss Hattie Mullen, teacher of the
Griffith school on the Florida mesa,
is a guest OF the Palace for day or
two.
+. l.. Houston came in last night
from Kansas City. and was passen-
ger on the Red Apple train this morn
ing on land seeking trip.
A. b. Teal. tax agent for the Amerl-
can Smelling L. Refining company, was
an arrival last night from Denver on
business with the local smelter.
G. A. Potter was an arrival from
Pagosa Springs last evening and went
to Hermosa this morning to visit his
sister, Mrs. e W.. Meade.
F. L. Robinson left this morning on
a combined business and pleasure trip
to San Francisco. Mr.. Robinson ex.
poets to return in a few weeks.
o.
Miss Nettie Buchanan came down
on the Silverton train this morning on
visit to her sister, Mrs. Harry Fry
The young lady is teaching at Eureka
Mrs. Grant Morris returned last ev-
ening from a visit of a couple oil
weeks with friends in Mancos, Arloa
and Dolores. AT the latter place, Mrs.
Morris visited Mrs. George Ditchfield,
a former well known and popular resi-
dent of t.is city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Can you afford to miss a bargain
like this SIS. $1S. $40 suits for $S.
Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
PAPER CUTTER FOR SALE.

AS we are going to put in a new cut
ter we offer for sale our old one. The
cutter is a 30-inch Advance machine
and will be sold very cheap.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

ouadrupIe plate Rogers ts47 knives
and forks, $3.50 doz. Hahn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

For a few days only, SIS, sts, $50
suits, IS. Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

See those SIS. S1S. 500 suits for SIS
at Graden's
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
BARGAIN LIST.

A new residence in AnImas City,
good location.
Forty acres on Pine river, has good
water rights.
Two hundred acres of good land on
Pine river. improved place, with good
water rights.
One hundred and twenty acres OF
choice land. fine soil and extra good
water right. Ten acres set In orchard
and doing fine. This is a snap and
must be sold quick. Don't miss 1t.
Terms to suit purchaser.
THE FRUIT BELT INVESTMENT CO.
J21tf Office In Irwin Block
Ladies' 2o-year gold filled watch,
beautifully engraved, warranted time
pieces, $500. Hahn.
FOUR PER CENT CASH DIS.
COUNT on tickets from our cash reg
lister. Good on coal and 95 per cent
Of the purchases with US. INDEPEND.
ENT HDW. & LBR. co.
A chance Of lifetime-sl5. SIS, SO
suits for IS. Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

A chance Of lifetime-sl5. SIS, SO
suits for $8. Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Get an all wool suit for SIS at Gra.
den's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Mrs. Regina Faris went to Mancos
her son Earl and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

SAY. Do you like waffles. We have
the irons, at JACKSON'S.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

Emil Bengon was Durango visitor
from Cedar Hill over night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
Falls Victim to Thieves.

8. W. Bends Of Coal City, Ala, has
justifiable grievance. Two thieves
stole his health for twelve years. They
were liver and kidney trouble. Then
DR.. Kings New Life Pills throttled
them. He's well now. Unrivaled for
constipation. malaria. headache, dys.
pepsia. Csc at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06

j. A. Laughren is u visitor today
from his ranch on Florida mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06
THE TRAINS

Eastern, on time.
Southern on time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-06


TO GIVEN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-05-22
FOOTBALL PLANS
FOR NEXT SEASON
ON At GEORGE TOWN
Probable Candidates Listen
to Advice of Coach
and Captain.

Although the football season Is four
months off, Georgetown's plans for the
gridiron season are well under way.
following a meeting at the university
yesterday.
The gathering was IN order that the
probable candidates for the eleven might
get together and hear what will be ex-
pected OF them next fall. Quite a few
Of the gridiron luminaries attended
and listened to talks by Coach Nielsen
and Captain Daley, both Of whom i'm
pressed upon the men the necessity of
maintaining the proper scholastic stand
ing and returning in good physical con-
dition in order that hard work may be
started shorty after the squad reports.
Although no definite date for the be-
ginning of actual work has been set,
September is is the probable time that
all of those who intend to try for the
team will be expected at Georgetown
Field,