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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

A horse owned by A. A. Soule, at
tached to one of Mr.. Soules delivery
wagons became frightened, MONDAY
forenoon, by'a passing electric car on
water street. and in shying towards
the sidewalk locked one of the wheels
of the delivery wagon with the ieit
hind wheel of cab driven by James
McKenney. which was standing near
the curling in front of +. l.. Hersey
store. The cab driver who was SIT
ting in his cab at the time. was thrown
70 The pavement, and the cab was
swung cut into the street by the force
of the delivery team. The cab driver
was unhurt by the accident, but the
larger part of. the spokes out OF the
cab's left hind wheel We're broken ana
the mud guard ripped off. Ar NC
Kenney chung to his reins and prevent
ad his horse from getting away. nc
damage was done to the delivery
wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
TINA.

Mrs. Roy Donaldson has gone tn Au-
gusta to visit her brother, Leon Den
nett, and family for a few days.
School in District No. / did not be-
gin, last Monday. as it was so muddy
the teacher put it off for week.
There will be no school in District
No. 8. The scholars will be carried to
District No by Ronald Laweranec
and will begin the 9TH of April, taught
by Lue Friend.
There was no lodge. last Friday eve
ming, as it was raining and bad get
ting there.
Helen Coils is nursing Mrs. Hattie
Harry, who is ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred III. Graves We're al
Mrs. Graves mother, sunday for the
day.
Mr.. and Mrs, E. o. Spaulding were
at Mr. and Mrs w. Barden's, Sunday
evening. calling.
Earl Ames will be at home from
Central America where he has been
the past year and stay with hts grand
mother, Mrs. Maria Loud, who is not
we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
WILTON.

Mrs a. b Adams passed sunday in
Pennington with her sister, Mrs. Hardy.
The Y. p. NJ. met Tuesday evening In
the Congregational church parlors and
enjoyed a social evening.
The family horse, Mischief, raised and
owned by Cyrus Henderson, was shot
Monday morning, ending a long life OF
faithfulness.
Several from Wilton went to North Jay
Thursday to attend Pomona Grange.
About $50 We're present and the meeting
was one of much interest.
III. e. Haughton has decided not to
build on the Luce lot the old house is
torn down and the lumber being hauled
away. The lot will be cleaned up and
grassed over, adding much to the beauty
of the street.
The valuable horse owned by Henry
Bryant. which was very sick last week.
is now rapidly recovering. the horse is
well worth ssOb and is quite speedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
BELGRADE.

LAKES-The spring term of school
opened. Monday, with Miss Norah
Chandler as teacher.
The services at the church, Sunday,
were made instructive and profitable
by the reading of a most excellent ser
mon in an earnest and convincing
manner by Miss Edith Wood.
H. w. and Mrs. Colder recently re-
turned from Swampscott. Mass,
where they spent the winter with
their daughter. Mrs. Trowbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Towle arrived
hor,e THURSDAY frc0 their winter trip
to Los Angeles where they spent the
winter among the roses and sun
shine.
John Kelley has sold his recently
purchased farm on the West Road to
a party from New Jersey.
Herbert L. Kelley of Boston was a
recent visitor in town.
Walter Lord is rapidly recovering
from his Illness.
Robert Henderson of The Belgrade
lis =, so,n for The SEQ son.
Edward Farnham is moving into his
new house.
Alexander Mckelvey of New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
WASHINGTON.


NORTH.-M w Lenfest who has
been at work at Manchester, returned
home. Monday, having finished his car
penter job at that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert r. Cunningham
and son of Liberty were at f. w. Gun.
ningham's. Sunday
Jesse Rhods. Ross Cunningham. and
Royce Bartlett of Liberty called on
friends here. Sunday.
Harry Lenfest is at Work for l. n.
Quigg in the steam mill at Palermo.
Miss LII Skates of Palermo, who has
beer working for Mrs. Ernest Hannah
for a few weeks. returned home, sun
day.
Miss Hazel Lenfest was successful in
finding small bunch of Arbutus bios
SONS. also some beautiful yellow wood
violet, last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
WALDoBoRo

NORTH.-Mr. and Mrs. George
Creemer of South Washington We're in
this place. Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Wall who has been here
fer the past several days returned to
New York City, Saturday.
Mrs. Eva Wright and Miss Nellie
on account of the illness OF their
mother, Mrs. Nancy Burnheimer.
Mrs. George Oliver went to Bradford
Mass. Thursday, to visit her daughter
Mrs. Harland Hussey. While there she
viii receive medical treatment in a
hospital.
Ralph Dean of New Bedford, Mass.
is visiting at the home of his uncle
and aunt, MI. and Mrs. Bert L. Born
heimer.
Mrs. George Brynt of Washington
has been passing a few days with her
parents, Mr.. and-Mrs Isaac Overlook.
John Collins of Newmarket. n. H..
has been a recent guest of Mr.. ard
Mrs. A. j. Walter.
Messrs. Fred n. Oliver. Victor Y.
Burnheimer and Ellard Mank went TO
waldboro, Sunday to attend the fun
erai of Rosco Benner.
V. V. Burnheimer made business
trip to Augusta. Saturday.
Austin Mank of Bristol who has been
passing few days with his brothers.
Messrs. Everett and Leslie Mank and
calling on many of his old friends, re-
turned home. Monday.
Rev. and Mrs. f. ]. Weber and fam
lily the newly appointed pastor to this
place arrived here "Wednesday night
and preached his first sermon Sunday
morning, April p to a good sized au-
dience. who gave him their strictest
attention,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

look off his glasses folded them up. and
put them away. and with that deliber
alton bern Of the spirit of the world
oTes-rne- living we started out to
find the shop that wanted help. We
We're just q minute late; another fell
low got the place and, by the way
is now senior member of the firm. one
of The most prosperous in the city.
Discouraged, l went to my room;
midnight found ME pondering more
deeply than ever before in my life.
Before morning | made a discovery; u
wonderful discovery to my unsophis-
ticated mind, the discovery of the
wait -minute-man." l figured thai
my friend of the day before was one
of these, that his lack of success was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
Wayne Grange.

Saturday. April 20 was very inter
esting day at Wayne Grange. At an
early hour the members assembled in
unusual numbers and held an enthdsi-
astic meeting. Much satisfaction is
felt in the newly improved appearance
of the hail. steel ceiling has been
placed and the interior Of the nail has
been painted and papered, making it
light and attractive.
The primary degrees of the order
were conferred upon three candidates
and another class will be instructed on
Saturday. May T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

due to this very thing; aud time has
proved my diagnosis correct, Next
time | hustled out alone, determined
to wait minute for no one. / got
job, and in less than three Years be-
came foreman of the place; now own
!. stiii
This experience WIS valuable one.
1t perhaps changed the course of my
life. and for 20 years / have been
pleading with men to forsake the
wait a minute habit.-Spokane Re-
view.
An individual wind shield, to protect
the face and chest of an automobilist
or motorcyeiist has been patented by
a Nebra skan. 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
MT. VERNON.

WEST-Lillian, the little daughter
.of Mr.. and Mrs. William Flagg had the
small bone in her leg broken recently
by horse stepping on it. Much
sympathy is extended to Mr.. and Mrs.
Flagg and the little lady.
The rain storm of April Is and 10
was followed by a cold night and fair
but cold weather. Saturday. Ice
tformed as thick as window glass Fri
day night.
There was no school Friday, April
10, as it was Patriots day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
Jacob r. Domse.

Jacob r. Dowse died at the home Oh
his daughter Mrs Helen Pray, Z Muir
raw street Tuesday morning, aged a
yoars Two sisters. Mrs. Pray of this
civ and Mrs. e. S. Mailey of Lynn
Mass. survive. Mr.. Dowse was mem
her of Providence Lodge, ]. 0. O. r. ana
the G. A. Il. at Lynn. Prayer Will De OF
fered at his late home, at O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon, and funeral ser
,,icas at 2 O'Clock Thursday afternoon
at the G. A. r. hall in Lynn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
MORE THAN SKIN DEEP.
More Than a Skin SaIve Is Needed to
Cure Piles Permanently.

Don't be disappointed If you fail to get
lasting cure of piles with salves. The
cause OF piles is more than skin deep. 1t
is sluggish, flabby veins-pockets filled
with thick, had blood.
HEMzROID. a tablet tonic remedy. is
taken inwardly, acts on the circulation
and cures all kinds of piles thoroughly.
81 for "a days supply at Bowditch,
Webster & Co.'S and all druggists. DR..
Leonhardt Co. Station B., Buffalo. IN.
Y. mail free booklet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
Ice Out of Cohbosseecontee.

The ice went out of Lake Coppos-
seecontee. Wednesday afternoon ana
evening. and the surface is now prac-
ticallv clear from it.. The ice had
been growing weak for the past few
DAYS. and it was not strong enough TO
hold together against the wind which
blew down the lake, Wednesday. The
ice went out, April 20, last year, about
a week later than that of this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
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WEED D.

The r. F. D. carrier, L. D. Lee, has
bought new horse for use on the
route.
Mrs. Harry Norton of oquossoc is
visiting her sister. Mrs. II. A. Coburn
Tor Il week.
About twenty young friends of
Harold Parlin gave him surprise
party Saturday night. The occasion
being his eighteenth birthday. A very
pleasant social evening was enjoyed by
all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Friends of Leonard e. Durfor will
be pleased to learn that he has been
advanced from assistant man&gcr CT
the Kicker drug Cos. store IN Bridge
port, CT, to the position of manaser
of the Worcester, Mass, store. owned
by the Ricker-Jaynes Co. Mr.. Durfor,
who is an Augusta young man. learn :
ed the druggist business in the store OF
the late Chas. *. Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Petitions are being circulated among
the residents of this city for the pur-
pose of closing the fruit and confec-
tienery stores on Sundays. 1t is I'M
derstood that several of them We're
circulated, Sunday, at the various
ehurenes in the city, and that large
number OF the church members placed
their signatures on the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Miss Marguerite McGraw entertain
ed the j. d. Club, Tuesday evening. at
her home, 81 Bangor street, the at
tendance being large. Refreshments
were served. Next Tuesday evening
the club will be entertained by Miss
Ina Henry, School street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Claude Roule. teacher Of French at
the Cony High school, was unable to
attend his classes. Tuesday. Oh account
of illness. and they were conducted by
Miss Susie Smith, who is Junior at
the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

King Co.. No. 4, L. r., x. of p, will
hold a special drill, Friday evening. at
Ks-of P. hall. This drill will be in prep
aration for the Field days, which will
be held, May IA and Is, at Portland,
and 1t is desired that there be a full
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Cushnoc Grange will hold its last day
meeting, Thursday. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared and William II.
Davis, editor of the Maine Farmer, will
be present to address the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Soule will leave
town some time, next month. for
their home at Bowdoinham
The travelling is growing a little bet
ter. but plenty of mud yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

DR.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Small. who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
Quinnan, the past week, returned,
Monday, to Freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

The Cony High School Orchestra,
which vas organized a few weeks ago,
under the supervision of Miss Maude
Andrews. now numbers about II
pieces. 1t was hoped at the time it
was started to get at least % pieces IN
the orchestra, but there seems to be a
lack of young people in TINS city VINO
can play instruments. ana VINO are
willing to, lend their assistance. ANY
of tie graduates of the High schooi.
OF students of the graded schools VIII
he welcomed in this orchestra, ana
Miss Andrews will be glad to near
from any one interested. The next re-
Hhearsal will be held, next Monday eve
ming. MIR. Dennis will lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
Have You Tried
BILLIARDS. GOLDEN OIL

IT'S for all throat and lung troubles.
Reliable for coughs, colds, iagrippe, sore
throat, sore lungs, Group, asthma. pneu-
monia. These are quickly cured by this
oil. Recommended by thousands q and
30 cent hotties. Try It, All druggists.
misunderstanding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

William Richardson of winthrop
paid a fine of Sc and costs. 1852, Tues
day forenoon, in the municipal court
Richardson was seen, Monday after
noon. trying TO cross the kenrepec
bridge by one of the officers in the city
building. but as he was in such an IN
toxieated condition as to make 1t very
difficult for him to navigate, ne was
assisted to the lookup by the ofiicers'
The respondent has been up before the
court, previously, on the same charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

The Owls will. at $50. Wednesday
evening. give their first annual hop al
the lodge rooms in Darby block. The
public invited. Music by Stuarts Or
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

John stoekwood left this city on the
311 p. Nj. train, Tuesday, for Water
Vile, where he has accepted the posi-
ton as night clerk at The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Mrs. John f. Hill, and daughter
Katherine left this city on the $40 A
II. train, Tuesday, ON few days Wis
it to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

H. Chernowsky left this city, Tues
day morning. on a short business tls1
to Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

M. and Mrs. IL. S. Dean have gone
to Boothbay Hdrbor, on a few days
vacation with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

Mothers who inspect II. G.. Barker
Cos. new line of boys clothing must
be delighted with his values for this
season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24
Daily kennebec JournaI
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Samanthas will meet with Mrs
Aaron North, Hallowell. at the usual
hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

George Lenders of Belgrade was in
this city, Tuesday, on a short business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-24

has opened his summer home at the
Lakes.
Cyrus Pray is ill at his home caus-
ing his friends some anxiety
The evening world., 1912-01-06

0n"lLo "o0NL-Nl |" ~
e11r DrpAprNtrNrS -
"McCreery Silks
Famous over nan a century,.
Complete assortments of the latest weavcs
and colors in Plain and Novelty silks and
Satins. for Spring and Summer wear.
D.:..os ro.,o... =. o..,..:.o -
ii"i'e 'u'a'u l" eNoiuS'Ve ueSs"S'
Single width............ 75c to 1.25 per yard
no.ho Z" o"
Silks, especially adapted for tailor-made
,
The evening world., 1912-01-06

One heard many such profoundly cul-
turcd expressions on every side. The
Polish princess. with her fourteen neck
lsces and forty-odd brooches OF coral.
not 10 mention "a full M,rddiso group
OF coral bracelets. earrings. Side combs
II ~tlarras. didn't nave "A ccntlmet"r
on tho two pale curates. who sat In u
cory corner with n slim. elderly baroness
In Nile green and discuursod on the ulii-
mate beauty OF impossible CONTRASTS
conversation that the young society man
from Brooklyn park slope listened to
with rnpturously rolling eyes.
Mrs. jackson Gouraud. whose Sunday
night entertainments and harom slide
apr,ics have done much to ward OF the
chill Of winter from tho fashionable VI
cinity OF her home. also was among
those vino convcrscd OF the incn1blo
arts, only Mrs. Gouraud spoke In French
To- H.: 70 young ARTISAN counts who
attended her and gazcd ccstntically upon
her diamonds.
II was well hat the guests had tuned
themselves to the high-hrow altitud -,
The evening world., 1912-01-06

for Prof. Garner was to disappoint then
In the matter Of monkeys. The opinion
prevailed In the packed assemblage that
Dr. Garner was to suddenly translate
them to the lam OF the Bandarlog and
THRU them with the secrets of Monkey
land. Prof. Garner. however. Rugged
jealousy his copyrights and talked II
THE future Of the senses"
Artist Russell broke The distressing
news to MS guests that Prof. Garner
had rcncg"d On monkey talk. n this
brings us to a brief picture OF Mr.. Rus
sell himself. who has also lost some. II
not all. OF his romantic outline. Com
fortably stout. OF commanding height.
IT is a pretty fancy OF Artist Russell
that he appears to best advantage In
plush or Afghan tapestry: In other
words. hat he likes 10 make up after
the manner OF a Persian dlvan or an
elegant piece OF plush parlor furniture.
Al his big functions. he appears In the
role Of n byzantine prince. with belts
OF brass cigar trays. samovar helmets
! jcwcllcd scimitars and the like. But a,
The evening world., 1912-01-06
GREATEST AUTO SHOW
OPENS IN the GARDEN,
S2.5oo,oOO in Cars Ready for Tx
hibition When Doors Open
TO-Night

Madison square Garden was one fran
tic srramble to-day. More than .lght
hundred workmcn ul.d their hammer
an, ..u. or ,uuo, ,,, n,.h., -. vn,.
'' St,
""''''" ""''r '"'s :" " ""', "''''''''
sP"Ft 10 set everything IN sh'psh'po pN
so'olock this evening for tie opening or
Tho twelfth annua Auto show % Amer
!ran.madc ears.
gh. show mas been divided ln two
,,,r,s n, or,, ...l, ,u as. 100 80.
The evening world., 1912-01-06
Quartet Registered Quietly and
Proceeded to "Stick UP"
Employees With Pistols.
PACKED UP PLUMBER.
Squirted Setter at Helpless
Bartender as They Cleared
Out the Till.

FOUR young men with big reyolvers
vent nonchaiantiy into the Central Hotcl
at No. is Liberty street to-day. stuck
up tho bartender and his helper. bound
n gagged them and then went mcrrily
10 york packing up everything Of value
IN the place. They had brought sult-
cases for their pAundsr and they niled
the grips with all the removable bar
natures. plated n solid silverware.
and 81 from the til. They had zone
M were far away IN the frosty moon
HIGHT by the time the two trussed vie
tins OF their very thorough methods
managed TO summon help.
Harry Douglas. the bartender. was
alone in the barrcom. seated behind
knock on the front door. lie opened
81 n n young man carrying two suit
cases entered. lie was neatly ,oessed
and Of good appearance. and when he
asked n he could get rooms for himself
and three friends Douglas said Sure"
The young man went to the door ana
b~eckoned. wherrupon three young men
came In. blowing on their hands and
rubbing their ears. Douglas pointed out
the hotel register and the four young
men got In line and entered the names
OF two Jonoses and two Smiths. Then
they asked for = drink.
Douglas was accommodating and I'm.
n,ediaiely bent under the bar TO got a
shaker. A. he Strengthened up he
looked into u broadside of .Ns. EIGHT
" - -
sprouted as II worked by electric strings.
Just at hat moment Alexander innia.
iowsky. Douglass helper. came IN
through n sd door. lie made a little
noise at the door. and he also was
stuck up" raising his arms promptly
and maxim. no %utterance rs two OF the
invading party roped his wrists and
ankles and deposited him Ia q chair.
which he WAS tied TO and then gagged
with a bar towel. Douglas was bound
In tho same secure fashion. whcreupon
the four guests wont swiftly about
their business Of gathering plumber.
They laughed and jok.d and made
merry as they stacked up the silver and
thrust Il into their grips. Now and then
they amused themselves by squirting
vichy from siphons into the faces of
their victims. But they really did not
daily abou, their Job and were soon
gone.
Wien they were well away Douglas
worked at his gas and got II out. Then
he yelled. Patroiman Ennis was shlv.
.ring on fixed post at West and Cort-
land streets and responded promptly &
the call. All lie could do was In looL
wise and note the devastation OF cash
register n bar. Detectives came an
looked wise. Douglas said he recog
nised two OF the robbers as oc~caslona
patrons Of the bar. but that was all h
knew about them.
The evening world., 1912-01-06

mo Princess si,a-Dlva was indlspcssd.
and 80 were some OF the harnesses
who appear on and on. with very nttle
on, at Mrs. Gouraud's Sunday evenings.
DR.. Parkhurst was charmed with tne
entertainment he told Artist Russell,
saving. II really have not enjoyed my
self 80 muc, for almost twenty years"
n Dr. Parkhurst had only been a
, rro.t a. some OF the earlier studio par
lies OF Artist Russell, he would I'M
doub,ediy have found some Of the enter
tainment more than a little reminiscent
Of the old days Of the circus. for Mile.
Lisa Gluck was ~puritanically CARRIED BY
comparison with Nance Gwynn and 9th
prs who sometimes dance AZ fhe Rus-
seil and Gouraud parties.
The evening world., 1912-01-06
5iG BREAD KNIFE GIVES Mr.
RUSSELL MARTIAL AIR.

on the occasion when he sweetly an
iounced and introduced Prof. Garner.
re wore a tokay colored velveteen
,cket. g!rded upon him with a mann
moth belt studded with SOM sort Of
;em such ms one sees In ornamental
replaces. lie spoke from q dais beside
he gilt thrcnc. and before stepping
upon the dais he picked up from some
'osy corner a long. broad. crinkly
sword. not unlike n vast Nuted bread
knife. This gave him n rather martial
air. though he held the sword daintily.
The other day" began Mr.. Russell in
cooling accents, DIR. Garner told mo a
wonderful thing about the future OF
the senses. I IN asked him to tell
you that wonderful thing to-day. Now,
II these on chairs will kindly press
back to the wall and those not on chairs
will sit down cozily On the floor. Prof,
Garner will tell you that wonderful
thing
"And isn't he going to say q word about