Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
UWVWIfL Univ, +
Plaintiff Becomes Oefen-
dant in Arson Case.
New Calendar Tor Ensuing Year
Issued by W. C. 7. U.
Debate Held by English Class al
Skowhegaa High School.

"A CdSt lut thoihSipoi NNbisr ~
urday, proved a boomerang to the
complainant. Albert A. Chase, farmer
of Canaan. had Mrs. Lillian Gould of
Bangor arrested. Friday, alleging that
she threatened 10 burn his buildings.
When the case ended in her favor a
SHIT was then brought against Chase
by Mrs. Gould alleging malicious pros
ecution. Papers were served, Satur-
day through her attorneys, Merrill a.
Merrill.
Blaine Emerson, after passing sew
eral weeks trapping in the hunting re-
g1ons of Northern Somerset, came
home with two mink. In the last three
weeks, he has been devoting himself
to trapping in the vicinity of Show
hegan and in that time he has caught
mink, ] coon, is skunk and q weasle
ard sold them to j. p Merrill for $11.
Repairs at the Commonwealth shoe
factory have been completed, and ev-
erything is now ready for the re-
opening of the Ship which is expected
before the first of the year. new
hardwood floor has been laid on the
ground floor, and all of the other floors
have been repaired. The plumbing sys-
tenn has been considerably changed
and everything made much more con-
vcnient and sanitary.
The Somerset Producers Associa-
ton held a meeting, Friday afternoon.
at the store of A. r. Jewett. 1t was
planned to have the annual poultry
show. Dec. 26. q and 2S. Another meet
ing will he held. Tuesday, at the mu-
nicipal building.
commander of Russell Post. @. A. r.,
at meeting held, Friday evening. The
other officers elected are. Senior vice
commander. Major ]. w Fogler; junior
vice commander, Sullivan Russell: SER
geant. DR. ]. n. Merrill; chaplain, L..
L. Goodwin; officer of the guard, e.
w Wilson; delegates 10 the encamp-
ncnt,, Major ]. w. Fogler; alternate.
J.. L. Goodwin.
The cabinet meeting of the Epworth
League OF the Methodist church was
held, Friday evening, with Mahlon
Gerrish. and following the business
the other members OF the league were
invited in and social time enjoyed.
Ice cream was served
George II. Goodridge of Canaan will
serve on the traverse jury at the De-
cenber term of the supreme court
4 The first Japanese art pictures to
be exhibited in Maine are now in the
possession of Mrs. E. F.. Merrill and
she VIII have them at the annual sale,
next "Wednesday, of the Methodist
church. She plans to have booth
which viii be entirely made up of jap
anese articles, and these pictures will
oe the unique display of the sale
The views are all of Japan, and in
Guide calendars. post cards and pic
lures of mountain scenes, etc. with
all the NATURAL colorings Following
the sale, supper will be served in the
vestry.
The new calendar for the ensuing
year Of the Ciementine Weston w. c.
7. u, has been issued. The next meet
iRs VIII be held, Tuesday afternoon,
and Bible day Will be observed and
addresses will be given by Mrs George
merriam, Mrs. H. G. McGlautiin. Mrs.
). r. Merrill. The union now has 1873
members and the officers are: Presl-
dent, Mrs. Nettie Paddock: first vice
president, Mrs. Lizzie Marble: second
vice president, Mrs. Mabel Philbrick:
sec., Mrs. Mabel Judkins: Treas. Miss
dertrude Weston, and chaplain. Mrs.
j. q. Osborn.
special conyocation will be held.
Friday, of the officers of Somerset
SaapteI, No. Is, Royal Arch Masons,
and Most Excellent Charles b. Davis
grand high priest, win he present ON
his official visit
Sheriff Mooers took liquor law vio-
iators IN Pittsfieid by surprise, Friday
"aen he and Deputy Sheriff G. r.. Fol
som got of the morning train and
immediately arrested Herbert spauld-
ingi a barber in the Laneey block.
charged with being common seller.
He was given a hearing before Judge
Drake and probable cause was found
10 hold him for the action of the grand
jury. Following this hearing. Roscoe
Strout was arrested on the charge of
single sale and was found guilty at a
nearing. He was sentenced to serve
80 days in the county Jail and to serve
30 days additional in default of pay
mont Through his attorney. II. H.
Thurlough, he appealed Sheriff Mooers
represented the State in the cases.
An interesting debate was heid Eerf