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The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
NEW TYPE OF STATION AGENT
The Frisco Tries Plan of Giving
Him Enlarged Powers.

The Frisco Tries Plan of Giving
Him Enlarged Powers.
The ST. Louis and San Francisco Rail-
road is working out an interesting plan
for charging the authority and RESPONSE
bility OF its station agents. The plan Is
based on the idea that this class OF en-
ployes can be trained to do more useful
work for the railway. while at the same
time improving their own condition and
opportunities for advancement. by max
ing them the representatives of the COM
pany in all matters regarding which
they may show themselves capable OF
acting for IL.
At most railway stations the agent Is
the only resident representative of the
company. and for that reason he fire.
quently becomes charged with response
bilities beyond his power TO act. II is
the belief OF the management Of the
Frisco, says the Railway Age Gazette.
that by making him in a larger sense
a business man. with broad authority.
in accordance with the practice of large
business institutions in other lines. a
good agent will be found capable OF
handling many matters that now require
the attention of a superior olscer or a
special representative.
The first part of the plan was put into
effect last year, after the Frisco adopted
the plan Of transferring to the operating
department the function Of making set
Elements OF claims. On August / the
agents at all stations were authorized
TO pay from station funds claims for
visible loss and damage In the case OF
both carload and less than carload
freight. with certain exceptions. and
within the limit OF $50 for any one claim.
This feature Of the plan is no longer an
experiment. but has so demonstrated its
practicability and advantages that II is
now regarded as a permanent arrange
ment, and at a recent conference OF
the heads OF departments It was decided
to extend its scope.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

liver. and Kidney disorders. varcocele. and stops
Losses DR.. Lorenz Dry Cell Storage BstterJ is .
highs grade battery requires charging with vine
gar or aeids Is 90 Per cent easier applsd gives 30
PER cent greater service. and Is sold At low price
without added cost for fancy bookk
A booklet with full particnhu and factory xices
by mail FREE; sealed
W. II. LoRENz ELECTRIC WORKS,
IA Lkncnln Avenue. Chicago n
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
whistle. and His Door Opens.

From the Chicago Tribune.
There IL in London a man who surely
must combine the two characteristics
OF lsZiness and invention to a remark
able degree. II is his custom to have
his breakfast in bed. and. burdsned
with the trouble OF getting out OF bed
for the purpose Of unlocking his bed
room door. he has invented a door
which opens to his whistle.
He has accomplished this somewhat
remarkable feat by means OF a simple
electromagnat which draws the bolt
when a current passes through Il. a
platinum point. and a plano wire at
tuned to a certain note. when this
note. or one OF its octaves, is sounded
the wire vibrates in response. and this
vibration brings II in contact with the
platinum point. The circuit is thus
completed and a sensitive relay IL
brought into operation.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
NEW MANHOOD!

Ths Dr.. Loesnz Eisotrie
Body Battery is the grcaf-
ct self-cure for veaknes
and debility the Yorld
has eSeT kno~n. No
drugs. no medicine. no
dieting. no unusual de-
mands Of any sort. tuSt
ccase all dissipation and
this invention will do the
work II sends a stream
Of vital life into your
nervus. orEaDs. and blood
during the time y0u ars
aleep lt also ures
rheumatism. weak bach,
rerTouncsS. atom . c b,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
TOO TRUE.

From JudEr.
Little pounds Of sugar.
Mixed with grains of sand,
Make the grocsr's bank roll
Gradually expand. 4,
Little schemes OF Wiley
The graft 10 undermine,
And soon that grocers bank roll
Is used to pay his fine.
The mounting Of waterproof photographs Of friends
on the finger nails Il q new fad in Gsrnany
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

The electric zone of the New York New Haven
and Hartford Railroad is be extended indicating
that its opsTation has been successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Celebrate Their 25.h Anniversary

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas
Lorette. on outer Central street. was
the scene, Saturday evening, Of a
silver wedding given to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorette in honor of the 25th anniver-
sary Of their marriage. In ALL there
We're about one hundred relatives and
friends gathered To help them eelebrate
the occasion, and summing it all un,
it was one of the biggest family events
of the season
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorette We're married,
Sept. p, 1857, in Augusta, by the Rev.
FIR. Haggerty.
Among the presents to Mrs. Lorette
were number of sets OF knives and
forks, silver tea set, water set and
many htings, too numerous to men,
gift from his friends, a fine calabash
pipe. But the gift, which caused the
most comment, was set of 20 solid
silver teas spoons, with the following
inscription on each: L. r., Sept. 81,
1912"
The guests were served an oyster
stew supper early in the evening and
little later dancing commenced.
which lasted until late hour in the
evening, with refreshments occasion
ally. All reported good time and
Mr. and Mrs. Lorette continued to re-
ceive congratulations throughout sun
laV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
HALLOWELL.
Ha|IoweI| High Wins from
Skowhegan High, 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas Loreite
Celebrate 18th Anniversary.
Progressives OF This City 10 Meet,
At 1870 O'Clock, This Evening.

A large attendance at the Muster
what will probably be one of the best
games of football played on the local
gridiron, this season. The teams were
very evenly matched and the game
was close from start to finish. Halo
well received the kickoff, making a
run OF about 20 yards. From then the
ball kept going up and down the field
until the last part Of the second pc
riod, when Skowhegan had the bali
on Hallowell's 20-yard line. Then
Skowhegan tried the forward pass but
failed the ball being caught by Har-
vey, a Hallowell man. Hallowell then
made good gains through SkoMhegan's
line until time was called.
In the second half. Paine was in
full back and Niles was shifted TO
end. SkoWhegan received the kick off
and from then the ball kept pretty
near the middle of the field until Hal
lowell received the ball on downs, and
began to make steady gains until the
ball was ON Skowhegans 30 yard line.
Then place-kick was tried with
Niles back which proved to be a sue
cess, the ball sailing over the goal as
near the middle as il could.
Cary and Harvey featured on a
number of end runs Leonard was also
noticeable in breaking through SHOW
hegan's line. For Skowhegan, Shum
way made many good gains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
WEST GARDINER.

POND ROAD-The heavy frosts of
Saturday and Sunday nights did con-
siderable damage but were rendered.
less severe by the thick fog that pre-
vailed.
Mrs. F. C. Morrill,, who has been
passing the summer with her daugh-
ter. Mrs p T. Lunt. left, Monday. for
West Rockport and Warren, where she
viii visit relatives before returning to
her home in Somerville. Mass.
w. p. Emery and Charles Merrill
are at work in the corn shop. at Gar
diner.
Mrs Mary Z. Hildreth, Miss Emma
Hildr,th. Mr. Earle and Wilbur Hill
dreth attended Richmond fair, tues
day.
Arthur Read. who is at work in LIS
hon Falls. passed Sunday and Monday
with his family, here.
]. w. Lunt was a business visitor
In Augusta, Wednesday.
Miss Dorothy Akeroid of Boston IS
the e,lest of Mr. and Mrs a. Nj. Burn
ham.
Mir, and Mrs Josiah Maxcy of Gar
diner were callers at Z. l.. Nertons'
Thursday.
Mrs. Augusta Merrill of Gardiner Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Wey-
mouth.
SPEARS CORNER-The South
I<ennebec Sunday School convention
was held, Thursday afternoon ana eve
ming. at the Corner Free bap.is'
cbnrchy< The attendance was good.
Wallace Fuller of Boston was ,he
guest, Thursday, of friends at the eor-
ner. M
Mrs. A. Littlefield. Miss Mary +. ii,-
t,efieId and Miss Margaret Cole were
Guests. Thursday. of Mrs. {. b. bas-
eatt of the Indianna road.
Mrs Fred Baker of Whitman Mass,'
,s the guest of her parents, MIR. anu
Mrs. H. o. Powers.
Word was received, Thursday, OF the
death of Frank Ware of San FRANCIS
CO. Mr.. Ware was the son OF Ezekiei
Ware and for many years-a resident
at the Corner.
Mrs Eben Horne, Mrs. Heroer.
Horne. Mrs. Forrest Wakeheid ana
Mrs. Clarence Getchell visited Lewis
ton, Thursday.
Mrs A. S. Cole and Mrs. w. 9.
Goldsmith called on friends at the
Corner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somer-
set registry of deeds:
oekwood-Walter Maynard TO Wal
ter Scott; Charles ID. Shaw to Wal
ter Maynard; Mary j. Munster to
Walter Maynard; Walter Maynard tc
Walter Scott.
St. Albans-W. II. Watson to Flor
enee Hanson.
Pittsfield-Ralph e. Libby to Frank
Willis.
cornville- Edward N. Merrill to
Emma FosS.
Jackman-James Murray to Joseph
G. Poulin.
gages-Jackman $3.50. $1,000;
Cornville, $500; Harmony, 5000; Nor
ridgewock, 800; Fairfield, $3.50. $500;
Concord, 5000; Palmyra, 1872; Flag
staff, $1,000; Moscow, s34; New Port
land, $3.50; Skowhegan, $4,000; Bling
ham, $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
SOMERSET.
SMITHFtElD.

While Jessie Stevens and Fred Hart
ford were scuffiing for fun at the fair
Friday, Jessie Caught his toe and slipped
and a lead pencil, which he had in his
pocket, went through his sleeves, MAX
ing an ugly wound which bled profusely
physician was summoned and dressed
the wound. 1t is hoped no serious results
, will follow.
The Larkin Club of 10 met, Thursday
evening, with Mr.. and Mrs. William Dud
ley. also about IS invited guests. So
cial evening was passed and an excel
lent picnic supper was enjoyed by al
present.
Word has been received here of the
death of Lorin Holmes at his home in
Worcester, Mass. Mr.. Holmes was q
native of this town and his many friends
extend their sympathy to his wife and
two daughters, who survive.
Miss Grace Groves passed a few days
last week. with her sister, Mrs. Martin
Holmes.
A heavy frost, Friday night, killed
several gardens about this town.
BINGHAM.
The annual cattle show was held, Fri
day. Sept. q. There was a good crowd
present.
The Scion baseball team played the
Bingham team. Friday. the score result
ing IS to in favor of the Scion team.
DIR. Ray Brown was in Scion. Saturday
assisting DIR. S. r. Green in an operation
Mrs. Helen Baker and Mrs Jennie
Steward of Scion were in town, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
SKOWHECAN.
DR.. Borden Charged with
Assault on Mother Law.
Automobiles Of This Town TO
Form an Automobile Club.
Mrs. Lucinda Oak Celebrates Her
92nd Birthday, Saturday.

DIR. A. b. Borden was arrested, sun =
day, charged with assault upon his
mother in-law He was placed in the
lock-up and will be given a hearing,
monday morning. Several complaints
had been made against him because
of reckless driving with his auto and
his arrest had been contemplated o"
this charge when complaint had been
made OF the assault. Several stitches
were taken in the woman's head, when
it is alleged, she was assaulted.
A meeting has been called of all
the automobile owners in town 10 be
held at 5 p. NJ. Monday, in the upper
room of the Island garage. for the
purpose of forming an automobile
club This club will be formed for the
purpose of seeing that little defects
in the roads are fixed and that cul
verts are left smooth, instead az
building them up like newly made
graves or hollow like a grave just
dug Another motive is to see that
all automobile owners have prope"
license. At least one automobile in
town is said to have been running -
Massachusetts license. all summer
and, last year, one automobile owner
run another state license all the year
and, this year. had his old license
painted over to fool the people and
did so for several weeks.
Saturday was a jolly day for Mrs.
Lucinda Oak. when, surrounded by q
host of friends and a profusion Of
flowers. she celebrated her 92nd birth
day. She received over 200 postcards
from friends in nearly every state in
the Union and from members of the
First Baptist church. she being its
Oldest member. Mrs. Oak was born in
Bloomfield on what is now called the
Back road. She is still in good gen.
eral health and the occasion of her
s2nd birthday was one of the pleas
ATTEST events of her life. She ~
Skowhegan's oldest woman and has
passed the greater part of her life
here. She is the daughter of the late
Ansel Allen and the wife of the late
Samuel Oak. At the age of Is she
became a member of the First Bar
fist church and is the last of nine
who then Joined. She now lives with
MIS-. Nahum Steward. her daughter.
Water street. where she has lived for
II years. She has two other daugh-
tiers, Mrs Horace Jewett of Dyer
street and Mrs. Elmore Withee, and
one sister. Mrs. Amos Tobey of Skow-
hogan. who is now Sc years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
DIED.
AROOSTOOK.
AROOSTOOK.
Pressure Isle-Sept H. Edward Haney.
CUMBER aA.,D.

Presque Isle-Sept II, Edward Haney.
CUMBERLAND.
Portlandmsept z Up Peter Aas aged 81
Dyer, aged Il years; Sept. %, Emily 7;
years, Sept. %. William Pasah; Sept q,
Ella ; Eaton, aged 81 years; Sept. -,
Miss Sarah Brock.
Portiand-sept. 10, Miss sara Brock
Sept. 49, Charles A. Dyer, aged II years.
South Portland-Sept. %, Emily Stone
II. Dyer. aged AZ years; Sept %, Mary
Began.
New Vineyard-Sept. IL, Frank n.
Pratt, aged 50 years, months, IA days.
Farmington-Sept 49, Miss Lizzie
Hackett, aged 20 years; Sept IA, Hervey
W. Lowell, aged 90 years, 8 months. II
days.
Phllips-sept. II. Mrs. Elizabeth Bos-
ton, aged SO years. 10 months. Is days.
HANCOCK.
Sedgwick-Mrs. Hannah f. Abbott,
PENoBSCoT.
Bangor-Charles w. hammond, aged 81
years: Sept. IS, Mrs. Clara Libby Blan-
l.. Boyer; Sept. %, Helena Thelma Nick
aged 60 years.
Bradley-Sept II, Lorenzo l.. Chase,
Wtham, aged SIS years
Levant-Sept. 20, Edwin H. Parkhurst
aged q years, month. Is days.
Old Town-Sept II, G. Mcnamara
Old Town-Sept. II. John G. Mcnamara.
Corinna-Martha Mills, aged So years.
Bradford-Sept, q, Walter Arthur
, Reeves, aged % years, / month
PISCATAQUIS.
Greenville-Sept 10, Mrs Antoinette +.
Carpenter, aged IS years, months, I6
days.
SAGADAHOC.
Bath-Sept II, Clara Belle Rou.nson.
aged "a years. 3 months; Sept 10. Mrs.
Ella f. Hunt, aged 81 years, 5 months,
IA days Sept, 49, George f. Collins aged
s. years, months; Sept. IA, Alerta l..
Gerrish, aged 80 years; Sept. IA. Roger
| >. Hodgkins, aged 60 years, l month, l6
days Sept. II. Emma M. Berry. aged 81
years
WASHINGTON
Machas-Sept. %, Catherine Donworth,
Esq, aged 67 years
neutrality-suspicious.. 49, Sarah E. Tobey.
aged 20 years, 9 months. % days.
| Machiasport-Sept 16, Sarah f. Tobey,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
, GiRLisH, WRlNkLE-FREE
4asIgl SKIN EASY TO HAVE
fFrom piIgrim Maeayina ,

tFfom Pilgrim Magazine)
Since liz remarkable astringent and
tonic properties became known clever
women all@ever the world have been
using the 'saxotte face bath to tone up'i
their faces. remove wrinkles and dra w
fabby cheeks and neck back to normal
After using the solution, the face imne-
dfateiy feels much frmer The skin
tightsns evenly gradually, all over the
face, thus reducing lines and sagginess
The formula is: Powdered saxoiite /
ounce. dissolved In witch hazel. u mini
Another wonderful facial beautifier and
rejuyenator that has become quite a
rage in the United States, as In Europe.
is mercoiized wax. Druggists report a
great demand. The wax literally OBJ
serbs sallow. blotchy or withered com
plexion. giving the fresh, vigorous. heal
fhy-hued young skin underneath a
chance 10 breathe and to show it-elt.
Applying the wax at night. like cold
cream, washing IL of mornings Will
completely renovaIe poor complexion
in week or ten days. One ounce u.s.
uaiy Ii sufficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

trast to the depth and dignity of Miss
Ahbotts voice and presence. Mr.. Nor
rison's violin playing was a joy as
ever. Mrs. Frank Hubbard of Wa
terville accompanied Miss Pooler on
the piano. Piano solos and accompani-
ments by Miss Mary Emery were
delightful, especially the Dance of
the Dwarfs.
Work directed toward the establish
ment of a Loyal Temperance Legion
has been begun under the auspices
of the Clementine Weston w. c. 7.
t. Mrs K. E. Dunbar has charge of
the work among the small children,
which she took up in June. Four
meetings have been held and a picnic
at Coburn park. She has taken up
with them the effect of alcohol on the
brain and nerves. and temperance
songs are learned and sung. All sign
the company rule, which is, to be
quiet and thoughtful on temperance
and purity. With the company rule
is "A pledge card, which each child
takes home TO sign if the parents are
willing. Fifty pledges have been sign
ed. Sixteen is the average attendance,
although more are expected now that
the schools have opened. Mrs. Dun
bar says that she needs assistants
so that the work may be graded The
children are too small for her to or
ganize the Legion without helpers.
This week, it was decided to take up
a penny collection at the w. c. T.
u. meetings for the benefit Of this
department of the work At the an
fat
had been raised from the sale of tenn
peranee papers, for this work.
Judge F. F. Lawrence returned
home, Friday, from New Portland and
vicinity, where he bad been as ref
cree in the matter of Clark Metcalf
representative situation. He found af-
ter inspecting the ballots in all of the
towns of the district. not including
Long PonG, that Clark is elected by
one or four votes, and If Long Pond
is included that Metcalf is elected by
the same number of votes He takes
the official returns as given ont by
the secretary of State. 1t is not as yet
determined whether or not Long Pond
is in this district. as it was organized
a voting place since the last Legis-
lature, and no provision was made
fer it. The matter will probably be
brought before the Legislature. Judge
Lawrence was assisted by an attor-
ney from Madison.
The engagement of Charles Grim
mings and Miss Ethel Briggs of Med
ford, Mass, has been announced and
the wedding will take place, next
week Mr.. trimmings is linotype OPP
orator in the office of the Independ-
ent-Reporter and Miss Briggs is the
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Andrew
Briggs.
Rev George Merriam has been en-
gagged to perform the marriage cere-
mony of Enoch Markham and Miss
Lillian Walker at Canton, next Tues
day. He will then go to Portland to
attend the Maine Baptist convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Word received from Boston says
that Norman. the 9year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel Merrill of this city.
who recently had his right eve bad
ly injured by the explosion of dyna-
mite cap. and who went to Boston
hospital, where doctors examined him
To learn whether or not, there was
a foreign substance in the eye, says
there is not amy hope that the partial
sight az the eye may be saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Palmyra Grange.

Palmyra Grange held regular
meeting Saturday evening, Sept n,
with 81 members present. The follow
ing program was presented: Piano So
10, Miss Elsie Towle; reading, Mrs. w.
A Rlaisdell: song and encore. Miss
Josephine Miller. Mr.. Goodrich, Mr.
Blaisdell and Miss Sanford each told
story. A drama RED Acre Farm"
Is Icing prepared for presentation Sat
ufcay evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

Through the efficient work of the
launch and crew from the revenue
cutter Androscoggin and four small
power boats, the 75-year- old schooner
Revenue of Southwest Harbor is now
afioat after resting on the jagged
rocks OF the Sturdivant Island lodges
fol 10 hours during which her skip
per, Captain Denton st. Clair, aged
20, of Starry, had given up all hope
that Lis vessel would be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Daniel Hardinq.

Daniel Harding, living near Black
well station in Madison, died, Friday
night. He was SO years old, and was
living at the time of his death with
his son, f. |. Harding. He was born
in Madison, where he has lived the
most of his life. Two brothers, Sam
uel and Leander Harding, survive.
Funeral services We're held, at $3.50
A. M. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

The Quarterly meeting of the Dis
trict Nurse Association will he held.
Saturday, Oct 4, in the High School
building. The meeting will be called
to order at 4.15 P. NJ. A large attend
ance is desired as questions of i'm
portanee are tos be considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
BEN TENNEY, President

this town, is visiting friends in this vi
entity.
Albert Curtis is hauling pressed hay
to Lisbon Falls for shipment for Mr..
Scriven.
Llewellyn Small. who has been visiting
his nephew, Albert Curtis, returned, FRI
day, to his home at Auburn
Mr. and Mrs Melvin Williams were the
guests, Thursday. of their son. George
Williams. at Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30
Joseph Pepper.

The. sad news of the accidental
detth CT Joseph Pepper, a prominent
iumherman In Jaekman, Friday,
reached here, Friday night. Mr.. Pep
per went into the woods. Tuesday, to
make plans for his winter operations
and took with him his 22-caliber rifle
He shot partridge and when he
found II was not dead. took the butt
of his rife to hit it over the head and
the rifle discharged, the bullet pass
ing through Mr.. Peppers stomach.
He was taken to the Jackman hospi-
tai, where he lived for few days.
A widow and three children survive.
He was born in Jackman and was
about As years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-30

A social dance was given in the X. p.
hall, Saturday evening, in honor of the
visiting Skowhegan football team, which
was compelled to stay in Hallowell over
Saturday night owing to the ineon-
venient hours of the train schedules and
failure to, make connection at Water
vile for their homes. The dace was a
success in every way, being well attend
ed Music was furnished by Carey and
Church.