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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
SEA COAST MISSIONS.
Something About Those on Maine
Coast, and Their Founder.

In a recent letter to the Bangor
Daily News, Rev. II. w. Collins OF
Deer Isle gives the following inter-
esting statement relative to the Maine
sea coast missions and the great work
they are doing, and also pays tribute
to- the memory of their founder the
late Capt George w. Lane, of Maid
en-, Mass:
In these days of modern and effic-
lent methods, when the gospel car
and motor boat have superseded the
old snail going primitive DAYS of mis-
sionary endeavor, 1t is worth while to
study the development in coast mis-
sions. not the least of which is the
good work being accomplished in pro-
yiding religious privileges to the light
houses and remote settlements from
Quoddy Head TO i<ittery Point. The
self-sacrifice and conservation of the
noble men who founded and developed
the Maine Sea Coast Missions is again
brought to our attention by the death
of Capt. George w. Lane of Maiden,
Mass. which occurred at his summer
home on Sebasco Island, Portland,
July 26, at the age of q years
After serving four years in the navy
during the Civil War, this man of
vision, and one of the choicest spirits
among men, conceived the idea of
patroIling the coast and carrying the
gospel message to places deprived of
such privileges. Mr.. Lane had recently
experienced conversion and was filled
with the desire to help his fellow men.
This inspiring genius of this branch
of mission work began his labors in
May 1880, using for the purpose a
twenty-foot sailing sloop. His first
services were rendered gratis, but
later friends of the effort recommend
ed him to the American Sunday
School Union, and under the auspices
of that society he served upwards of
ten years, establishing his missions at
Friendship, Merscongu Island, Little
Deer Isle. outer Long Island and 9TH
er points, thus doing a constructive
work, to be developed into churches.
About the year 1890 Capt. Lane was
transferred to the Congregational
Sunday School Publishing Society,
continuing his itinerary to the coast
settlements until the year 1900. when
through i'll health he was forced to
retire from active labors. To Capt
Lane we owe tile iliSplIsttioil VI tuc
present Maine Sea Coast Missionary
work The people of Outer Long Is
land petitioned the Maine Missionary
Society for preacher 20 supply
them and the society responded by
sending Alexander p. Mcdonald, then
a student at Bangor Theological Sem
mary. Mr.. Mcdonald during his pas
torate at Outer Long Island, was led
to take up the coast work, and thus
continue the missions Capt. Lane mad
organized employing a motor boat FOR
his JOURNEYS. MIR. McDonalds conse-
Grated labors in this good cause are
we'll known to the people of Maine.
and to him belongs the credit of de-
veloping this work.
At the present time well equipped
Yacht about seventy feet in length
with motor power is used by Mission
arv Mcdonald Capt. Lane TO whose
genius we owe the inception of this
grand enterprise, spent much time
during the years of his retirement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Services al North Arson
Campground Interesting.
Deputy Walker Makes an Ar
rest After Long Chase.
Locals and Personal Items Of Inter.
est to the People Here.

Thomas Lewis of Arson was ar
rested. late Friday afternoon, by
Deputy Sheriff e. r. Walker of that
town, after lively chase of nearly
mile. Lewis eluded Deputy Sheriff
Lessore in Madison, Friday forenoon,
Deputy Walker saw him as he was
walking the railroad track and gave
chase. The trial was held, Satur-
day noon, before Judge G. F. Newell,
who found Lewis guilty and gave
him a sentence of 500 and costs and
60 days in the county Jail. The case
was appealed and the bond fixed at
5000.
Owing to the lowery weather, the
attendance was small at the services
at the North Arson campground. Fri
day. The forenoon sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. c.. ID. Holmes of Lewis
ton, and the afternoon preaching ser
vice was led hy Rev. G. l.. Pressey.
There was a short business meeting
OF the Campmeeting Association, at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
LIGHTNING ROD INVENTION.
Former Faith In Protection of Build :
'9a inssa During Electrical Storms Di-
minishsd.

The announcement of the death in
Missouri recently of John Cole in
ventor of the lightning rod recalls the
spectacular career of that formerly
interesting figure in the world of COM
merce and of science as science was
understood by the laymen of earlier
days
No doubt there are half grown boys
and girls in plenty now who have
never seen a lightning rod, yet a
quarter of a century ago no building
was considered safe from bolt of
lightning unless 1t was surmounted by.
the trusted steel point which was ex-
pected to attract the fluid and convey
IT. harmlessly into the earth
Public faith in the efficacy of the
lightning rod was 20 great that it was
dfff1cult for the owner of a building to
get fire insurance policy unless he
first provided a lightning rod as a
shield from damage from the elements,
as does the average negro depend
upon his little bag provided by the
hoodoo vender.
The farmer was the especial easy
mark selected by the smooth lightning
roo peuuief, 1OF Inc reason that the
farmer usually owned his home. and
besides. being less importuned by
travelling agents he was more sus-
ceptible to their wiles. but in the
towns and cities no residence was con-
sidered quite complete until it was
ssnbeilished by lightning rod
But the passing of the lightning rod
has been going on for many years
and now IL is practically unknown ex-
cept when il is seen on some of the
older buildings where II has been for
perhaps rs or 80 years, and the people
have come to look upon it with about
as much respect for its virtue as the,
have for the left hind foot of a grave.
yard rabbit. The lightning rod served
It's purpose; II made several million,
aires. and 1t Gained the feelings o.
thousands of nervous persons durint
tbunderstorms, but il has gone. ant
soon IL win be recalled only by tradi
tion.--SaI Antonio Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

which a nomination committee was
appointed.
Daniel Lister left town, Friday
night, for Lewiston, where he under
went a surgical operation for appen-
dicitis at the Central Maine General
hospital. late in the evening. Word
was received, Saturday forenoon, that
the operation was successful, and that
Mr.. Lister was resting quite comfort
ably.
George Adams and Miss Marie Heb
err of Portland are guests of w. f.
Greene.
Miss Jennie Crowell, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.
Charles. for the past week, returned
to Riverside. Saturday.
Miss Lulu Holway, who has been
passing a months vacation with rela-
tives and friends in the vicinity of
Blackwell Hill. returned, Saturday, to
Pennington, where she is employed as
stenographer.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hilton of An
son left, Saturday, for Belgrade Lakes,
where they will pass few weeks
outing.
George S. Witham, who has been
the guest o. his parents, for the past
week, returned, Saturday. to his
home at Hudson Falls, New York.
Mr. and Mrs. II. r. league, who
have been passing 10-days outing
at their camp at Lake Moxie, return
ed home, Saturday. They were ac-
coinpanied by Mr.. and Mrs. III. G.
Dunbar of Dorchester Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dunbar returned to Dorchester,
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. c. F. Greene, who has been the
guest of Mr. and Mrs Fl. II. Haines
for week, went, Saturday, to Bos-
ton.
Miss Una Gilbert went to Lewiston,
Saturday, for the weekend.
The services at the North Arson
campground were of much interest,
during the day Saturday. At o'clock
came a social service in the Skowhe-
gan chapel, led by Rev. Mr.. Ingra-
ham, AT o'clock came the daily
Bible reading, led by Rev. F. A.
Leitch. The forenoon preaching ser
vice was led by Miss Frances b. Ad-
ans of Scion. At p NJ. came a
children's meeting. led by Miss Vose-
The feature of the afternoon was u
powerful song sermon on THE Prodi-
gal SON." by Rev. ]. A. Beteher Nef
Madison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Additional State Teams Join
I'D Annual Sea Girt Shoot.

are the principal events scheduled for
tomorrow The results of the Gould
individual rapid . fire match. COM
pleted, last evening. were figured out.
today. Sergeant Jackson of the Unit :
ed States Marine Corps is winner OF
the Gould trophy, with 140 out of i
possible $50. The other prize winners
are:
Second, Sergt Mullaly, Marine
Corps 1879; third, Serst. King, Iowa,
1876; fourth, Sergt. Test, Alabama,
1873: fifth, Sergt. Barnes, Iowa, 1870;
sixth, Private Reissing, Connecticut,
1923. seventh, Private Spurier, Marine
Corps, 129; eighth, Private Rhodes
Marine Corps, 1873; ninth, j. w. He's
sian, Connecticut rps; 10th, I. -
Locke, Alabama, 12s.
sTyro" prize winners are Private
Barnes, Marine Corps, 1886; Corporal
Major. Marine Corps, 125; Capt. Nor
ris, Alabama, 1874; Private Cnllom
Marine Corps, 122.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
PROMISES TO COME.
COL Roosevelt to Campaign in Maine,
Saws Hon. n. p. Gardner.

Portland, Me. Aug. 25.-Hon. Hal
bert P. Gardner of Patten and Port
land, member from Maine of the Pro-
eressiye National committee, return
ed from headquarters OF the Progress
sives in New York, Saturday. Mr..
Gardner is to give three days to the
Progressive campaign in Vermont.
Col. Roosevelt sent his eongratula-
tions and best wishes to the people Of
Maine" he said, and promised to be
here and speak in the coming cam
paign. He also assured us that Gov.
Johnson would be here. There is a
strong probability also that Senator
Beveridge will make a special effort TO
deliver one speech in Portland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Sea Grit, N. j., Aug. "a num-
Der of additional state teams made up
of National Guardsmen, who are eX-
perts with the military rifle and re-
volver arrived in camp, today, ane
joined the other marksmen partici-
pating in the END annual Sea Grit
shooting tournament, They busied
themselves getting settled so as TO be
ready for work facing the targets
when the trumpeter sounds com
mence firing" Mt O'Clock, tomorrow
morning.
In view of the omission of the ma
tional and other matchesi at Camp
Perry, this year, the eyes Of the rifle
shooting world are focused on Sea
Girt. which, for the next two weeks
will be the Mecca of those who accept
the principle that the proper use of
the rifle is the most important part
of the training of a soldier. The in
terstate regimental team match ana
the Presidents match for the military
championship of the United states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
AUCTION SALE
Property
~
SUN-SOil FARM
West Gardiner

REV l.. H.. CLARKE, PROPRIETORs
located on the Spears Corner road neal
Merrills Corner, also on the L. A. q
w. st; Ry,, 2 miles from Gardiner
Thursday. Aug 20, 1912, at 1890 A. M
4 HOLSTEIN cows respectively s. {.
and years old; in full milk, large
fat, and in splendid condition for mill
route jor family use, fresh in fall o.
9. JERSEY cows. dry to freshen n
fall, the remainder either fresh or III
good flow of milk These are high grade
Jerseys, large, especially good milkers
as to quality and quantity, mostly
3 GUERNSEY high grade cows il.
milk. Rich and abundant mixers, age
AYRSHIRE Jerseys, one fresh one in
i HEREFORD Bull, 20 months old.
] BROOD Sow, years old, never bred
large and fat.
1 HORSE, years old, 1900 pounds
strong, gentle, rugged, splendid driver
and perfectly safe anywhere; woman
can drive with perfect safety. color
deep bay, white face.
l u. S. Cream Separator, new, never
$50 MILK BOTTLES. quarts and pints
and cases.
I Large Milk Can for filling bottles.
Round Slos, one 12xl6 (Stevens
make, one 14x20, spruce.
acres ensilage, heavy growth.
at noon.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
ENQUIRE OF 1. n. CLARKE ON
PREMISES OR GOULD & SMALL,
AucTioNEERs, GARDINER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Fire Destroys Te|egraphiC
Communication.
General Post Office Fires De-
stroys Connection with America.
Fire Drill Proves It's vaIue..All En-
p!oyes Escape Safely.

London. Aug. 25.-London, Satur-
day night, was entirely cut off from
telegraphie communication with the
rest of the country and with the con-
tfnent, and for time connection with
America was severed, as the result of
a fierce fire which broke out in the
general post Office, in which building
the Central Telegraph office is situat-
ed, and where all the wires of the
service are concentrated. No lives
were lost and the damage was con-
fined to the inside of the building.
thousand employees, majority
women, got out of the structure with
ont panic. The telegraph service to
and from the capital will be crippled
fer several days.
The fire started at o'clock, in the
evening, and was caused by the fus-
ing of a wire in a test box on the
fourth floor. The building sustained
no structural damage. but the losses
to cables and instruments and furni-
ture Were heavy, the, furniture suf-
fering from the tons of water which
the fire engines poured in.
Thousands of wires underneath the
forced to tear up part of the floors
to get at the flames, the work being
exceedingly dangerous.
Temporary repairs were started i'm
mediately after the fire had died out
To restore emergency communication
with the principal English cities and
America and the continent. but the
damage to the instruments was SO
great that some days will elapse be-
fore work on a Normal scale can be
resumed.
The branch offices about the town
have thousands of messages for places
in this country and on the continent
and others are accommodating. The only
COMMUNICATION with the outer world
for three hours, while the fire was
in progress, was by telephone to
Paris. Telephone lines are in great
demand by the newspapers.
Ten minutes after the fire started,
Sir Alexander King, head of the post
office, ordered the employees out of the
in good order.
After . o'clock, all the employees
mustered at the Central hall for tenn
pOfdTy duties anu LOT salvage WOfk
during the rest of the night.
The general postoffice is the center
for the telegraph service of the en-
tire kingdom. All the main cables for
provincial towns and the wires con-
Meeting with foreign cables concen-
trate there, hence the complete party
sis of the system. Besides the Paris
telephone, intermittent telephone
communication with the cable offices
at Liverpool and Bristol was obtain
able. but these We're greatly over
worked.
The English telephone service is
remarkably primitive compared to
that of most civilized countries. and
it now is the subject of violent news
paper agitation. In the presence of
the emergency it went entirely to
pieces
The greatest sufferers are the prov
incial papers which depend upon their
special wires for their London and
continental service. They found the
telephone wires impossible for long
messages. The postoffice officials say
it will be a week before normal SER
vice is possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

from active work, in mission work
among the islands of Caseo Bay. Sim
pie impressive funeral services We're
held at his summer cottage on SebaS-
co Island, where 200 friends gathered
out of respect to this friend of the
people. The remains We're taken to
Deer isle for interment. Cart. Lane
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy A,
Lane. rand two daughters, Flora, wife
of Emery c. Moves of Detroit. and
Miss Cora Lane.
Men of the type of Capt. Lane. WIN
blaze the way for better conditions OF
living, though their work be forgot
ten. yet, they being dead are still
speaking. They serve we'll their gen.
Grafton and their works do follow
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Permanent Muscular Strength.

There is this to be borne in mind
these days when so many young me
are giving SO much attention to phys
cal development, in gymnastic an
athletic exercises. that there cannot \
permanent muscular strength wheel
there is not blood strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives bloc
strength. promotes digestion and al
similation, and builds up the who
system. @t woe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Western Custom Don't Coin East.

The Kennebunk correspondent VI
the Bddeford Record says; me h'iu-
ing Of dead horse in the road near
Russel's Tuesday morning brings our
the fact that party of COWBOYS tlla,
had been giving exhibitions at oH
orchard. passed through here ourins
the night and the horse burst a blood
vessel died and was left in the road
for the attention of the horse under
taler Later in the day the owner oil
the horse was caught at osunqui. !,
brought before Justice Bourne anu
given 80 days at Alfred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
BUSINESS APPAREL.
Sensible Custom Followed BY New
York Banker Worthy Of Imitation.

On Saturday afternoon just before
hank closed a man stood IN line walt
ing to get at the receiving teller
window. Under his arm he carried
bundle that would have made the
taxicah bank bandits throw mt II
they only had seen him walk up the
street with it and turn into the pahiS
and wait in line to hand 1t through
the window 1t seems sensipie
banker puts on a linen suit every
morning just before he steps into ms
cage and sends out his blue serge LOT
pressing. Then along about CLOSING
time in comes the tailor with his SUIT
all neatly tied up and ready for the
trim to the cool summer resort N y.
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

A party was given. Friday evenir
at the home of ID. II. Herring, for
niece, Miss Helen Weymouth, and /
guests, the Misses Vera Meserve a
Ethel Ramsdell of Somerville, Ma
Games were played and music fl
nished. Ice cream and cake we
served. The garage was handsome
decorated. The guests We're frc
Somerville. Boston, Portland and H'
lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
POLITICAL SITUATION.
CONTINUED from Page one)

that he if elected. will not give a good
enforcement of the prohibitory law.
AS a matter of practice, the head liz
quor deputy is in charge of the liquor
selling SQUAD He is the man who
swears out the warrants, directs all tne
work against those engaged in the Illicit
trafnc, and the enforcement OF the law
would be actually more in Mr.. Graham's
hands if he were head OF the liquor
squad than II would be If he We're the
sheriff himself
Mr.. Grahams prompt declaration that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Gift for New Bangor Church.

Jacob H. schiff of the firm of Kuhn
Loeb e. Co., of New York, has sent
an additional check of $3.50 for the
building fund of the Congregation
Beth Israel in Bangor. Mr.. Schiff
last May donated $3.50 to the fund and
the additional gift brings his contri-
button up to $1,000. The original church
was destroyed in the big fire of April
30, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

MI ana Mrs. Alderman of Md
chester, n. H. who have been vis|
ing Stephen Merrill at West Carl
ner, returned home, Sunday Mas
Kenneth Stuber, who has passed
summer with his grandfather.
turned with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

The engagement of VIM. Raftert
White Salmon. Washington. forme
of Gardiner. to Miss Florence Holm
of Underwood, Washington, has b'
announced They are to be MARI
very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Mrs. A. Tighe and four ehiidr1
Joseph Huskins, Mr.. and Mrs. f. q
man and daughter, of South BostI
who have been boarding at the re
dtence of Wilbur Gowe1l. Litchfie
returned home, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Hon. VIM. 7. Haines to
Speak in Opera House.
viii Answer Questions. Not
Answered by Gov. PIaisied.
Man, Who Has Been Missing for
Two Days, Found, Friday.

After hunting for two days, Joseph
Hawkes.. who wandered into the
weeds on the west side of North pond,
Thursday morning. was found, late
Friday night. He had travelled near
ly 10 miles and came to a farmhouse
where he procured food.
Hawkes., who lives in Portland, has
been patient of DR.. Kilgore of Bel
fast, who is passing the summer at
North pond suddenly became what
the doctor supposed to be insane and,
early Thursday morning. before eat
ing breakfast, he had walked away
from the camp. He had been sick
several weeks with nervous prostra-
ton and had been out of his bed but
a few days.
boy saw him leave the camp and
tried 10 get him to come back. He
said he was not going back but was
going to Portland. He had been em-
ployed for seven years as an cleo
trieian and had not had vacation
and broke down of nervous prostra-
ton. He came to Smithfeld the first
of the summer for treatment.
Frank Merriam a mechanical en-
.ElHSSi III Ilttspui 8, L d. WIN HAS DoSit
visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs
George Merriam, for several days.
left, Saturday. for Pittsburg.
Harry, Graves of Trenton, n. j., ar
rived, Friday night. for visit with
his sister. Mrs. Harold Woodbury..
Hon. William T. Haines, Names
next Governor, will give an address
L. 49,
day evening. He will answer the
questions for Governor Plaisted, that
were put up to Governor Plaisted TO
answer, but were ignored by the said
Governor. This promises to be one of
tho biggest rallies ever held in Show
hogan, because Mr. Haines is going
to tell the truth and ii will be worth
hearing after listening to the Demo-
cratic speaking.
Jurymen from Scion for the Sep
TENDER term of court are: Grand jury.
Ernest Whipple; traverse, Elan Will
Hams. Arson: grand, w. E.. T. Nc
Lean, L. E. Bailey.
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Tyler will ar
rive. Monday. from Brockton, Mass,
to visit relatives in this vicinity, for
three weeks
Sewell Smith and daughter. Marga-
ret. who have been in Rehoboth
Mass, for week. returned. Friday.
The funeral of the late William
Tolman was held. Saturday, Rev.
George Merriam officiating.
.t1sss..ss4 sdrsfsefsf
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.
Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somer-
set registry of deeds:
New Portland Warren Dunton to
Henry Pease.
fPitfsfield- Campbell eff al 10
John NJ. Lindsey; ]. W. Rolfe ct al
to Eugene Southland: William NJ Os-
borne to Samuel Kelley.
Madis0n--James L. Brown to Thorn
az r. Perry; Anna C. Reed ct al to
Harold c. Reed.
Fairfieid-warren II. Balentine eli
al tn John Gilbert.
Jackman-Annie C. Pooler TO George
HaPgan: George Haggan to Annie
Pcoier
Hsrmony-Nellie NJ. Curtis to p. II
Knowiton; Sherburne Leighton to
John ii. Dickinson.
Norridgewock-Susie Everett to
Charles H. -Hussev.
Palmyra-John S. Hayden to Mel
win Rowe.
MISUNDERSTANDING $3.50; Jack
$50; Hartland, $3.50; Pittsfield. $1,000
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FINANCIAL REVIEW.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

priations. which has already been
partly reetifled.
Foreign conditions show little
change, aside from hardening of
private discounts in London, which
may necessitate a rise in the British
BANK rate. Europeans leading fnan-
cial institutions are on fairly sound
footing, according to last weeks ex-
hibits but the further heavy ship
ments of British gold TO Egypt have
become the subject of general discus
sion in continental banking circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Miss Margaret Murphy OF Bost|
who has been the guest of Mr.. d
Mrs. Eugene II. Baker, left. Sund
on her return. She was ACCOMPANY
by Mrs. Baker, who is to make hel
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

C. TT. Steward, who has been
Peaks Island, for three weeks.
turned home, Sunday. after attel
ing the reunion of the 18th Mainel
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Miss Sophia Brisk, graduate
the Pennington Normal school.
accepted a position as teacher
grades VIII and TX of a school
Bar Mills.