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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02
Some Close Calls.

There was a cave in Of earth in
the new pit being dug at the round
house Wednesday. l.. A. MOnta and
James Adams were caught in the
land slide and injured. Monta was
thrown across wheel barrow AMI
sustained several broken ribs, and
went home to McGregor Adams
had no bones broken but nal his leg
injured.
Miss Lucinda Kolaas had mighty
close call yesterday afternoon at the
stock yard crossing when No. 33,
the passenger train came in. She
was struck by the pilot and thrown
about thirty feet and was pretty
badly bruised. 1t was several hours
before she could recall what hap
pened. -Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02
Corn Shredder Accident.

Mason City. Ia, Sept. 25.-lIale
Lee, of Floyd county, had his left
hand drawn into corn shredder
and the bones of the forearm were
badly fractured and the flesh ter
ribly lacerated. At the hospital it
was decided to try to save the hand
if possible but if it is saved it will
be necessary to resort to skin graft
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
A Modern Novel in Forty Words.


A hat, a cane,
A dandy beau!
"A narrow lane,
A whisper low.
A smile, bow,
A little flirt!
An ardent vow
That's cheap as dirt.
A hand to squeeze,
A girl to kiss
Quite at ones ease
Must needs be bliss.
A ring, date,
A honeymoon,
To find too late
1t was too soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02

Boys school suits, that kind the
boys like and the kind that will
wear, and a fine pocket knife given
with every suit. S. Larsen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02

Mrs T. A. Town, 107 9Th Street
WATERFOWL, S. d., writes: My four
children are subject to hard colds
and | always use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound with splendid results
Some time ago | had severe attack
OF la grippe and the doctor pre-
scribed Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and il soon overcame the la
grippe. ! can always depend upon
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
and am sure of good results" Sold
by r.. A. Engbertson. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-10-02

We sell the best sc mitten and
10c gloves in town. S. Larsen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

Victories by Henry Kidder Of Rich
mond. In brief Mr.. Kidder said: Our
victories. achievements. triumpns.--
the triumphs, achievements. victories
of 1873. What a thrill OF pride and
eXaltation permeates our whole be
Ing as the fun significance Of these
words flashes upon us. At no more
appropriate time than on this,--our
Ivy Day. could be summarized and
elaborated the Victories of our class.
The greatest and noblest achieve
ments that we have attained during
the past three years are the qualities
If loyalty. courage and perseverance,
Such attributes are the essentials of
true greatness and are of so great
importance that we cannot afford To
underestimate them as being of no
real value. The victories upon which
our thoughts are especially centered
his AFTERNOON are those won for us
By our athletes. In every department
Of athletics we have representative
captains. Dennis in football, Woodman
in tennis, Griffin in base ball and
Shepard in track.
So many victories have come to us
this spring that | can dwell on none
but must treat all briefly. This year
our baseball team, captained by q 1918
hoy. defeated Harvard for the first
time in the history Of the college. Two
weeks later our track team went down
to Brunswick aud defeated the three
other colleges of the state. Bates
won 43 points and of those 30l5 were
won b. our classmates This year tn
members of our tennis team did all
that was possible for them 10 do by
winning the championship ef the state
in both singles and doubles. out of
The four members of the team three
Of them We're Juniors. Are we to dis
regard our fair and winning" athletes
who have accomplished SO much for
the glory of 1913 in basket bali2 All
no, | feel that | can but feebly expires.
the pride aud esteem that we cherish
for the girls of our class who SO glo-
riouslv bore away the pennant tina,
signifies the championship Of 1913.
Sc here's 10 our athletes the sturdy AM
Whose noble achievements we've relate
to YOU;
May me glory Of triumph upon the.l
And with worthy successes may they
ever be blest
THE Prophecy was next given by
Miss Vera Cameron of Fryeburg,
Miss Cameron pictured very wildly
and with great imagination an ideal
future for her classmates Her part
was indeed very unique and raised thu
minds of the Juniors to thoughts Of
highest worthiness
The class then sang the class ode.
written oy George Emmons of Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
PALERMO.

Miss Lillian Scates visited Marion
Jordan, Friday night and Saturday.
attending the ice cream sale at the
Linscott schoolhouse.
Miss Lizzie Beanlien of Liberty visit
ed Mrs. Martin Trask. Friday, return
ing home. Saturday.
Mrs. c. S. I4eeman is on two
weeks visit to relatives at various
points in Massachusetts.
The third and fourth degree were
conferred ON four new members at
Sheepscott Lake Grange. Saturday
night, June s, after which was served
the harvest feast There was a large
attendance.
Miss Lizzie Beaulieu entertained
Sunday at their camp. Saints Rest. on
the shore of Georges lake. Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Trask Mr. and Mrs. w.
J.. Trask and children, MIR. and Mrs.
W. II. Grady and son. Harry and Mr..
Roy Trask. At one o'clock all were
seated at the table where Mrs. Rose
Beaulieu served one of her delicious
clam chowders. beside other good
things too numerous to mention. The
party broke up at about five o'clock
declaring Mrs and Miss Beaulieu de-
lightful entertainers.
Mrs Edna knewlton is at her home
for two weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

one indispensable quality. the intangi-
Bile something that gives the orator
his power, is his insight or under
standing Of human nature bond OF
sympathy stretches from the masses
TO the leader because they feel that h.
understands them. Among the men
in his class are some that are wealthy
and some that are poor some that are
quick of thought and some that are
duh. some that are good natured ana
easy going and some that are verita
BILE fire brands He mingles with then
all and becomes intimate with many
He wins the respect of the wealthy
and himself learns to respect the poor
When he gets out into the world he
has knowledge of human nature
which the man shut up in mill o.
shop, exhausted by his daily work
never has a chance 10 gain. He un=
derstands the common bond betweer
all mankind. He can play upon The
emotions of an audience as skillfull
as an artist can Oh a violin. Through
the knowledge of human nature which
he has gained from his college course
he has learned 10 inspire, to rouse To
action, To become a leader of men.
When al length we shall be reads
to leave forever the beloved halls ara
campus. when it shall Gomez our turf
TO set forth on the quest of life we
can enter the struggle fearlessly, TAXI
into our hearts the hopes and aspira-
tons and lodgings of our fellow work
ers and through our keen understand
ing of them, bear a worthy part in the
cause of justice and equality
The Ivy Day Poem was then given
by Miss Grace J. Conner OF Auburn
After another selection Of music the
president Of the class introduced the
toast master of the day. Carlton A.
Dennis. of Worcester. Mass. Mr.. Den
mis- in true Wit and great originality
made few Introductory remarks be-
fore calling for the toasts Through
out all of his Introductory speeches he
kept the audience in good humor with
his jokes and puns, thus receiving a
large amount Of applause
Miss Jennie S. Graham Of Bethlc-
hem, y H. responded to the FIRST
toast, which was on The Faculty
Miss Graham had a response that was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
MONMOUTH.

The baccalaureate services before the
graduates of Monmouth Academy Were
held i'm Cumston hall, Sunday morning.
Rev. H. L. Nichols of Hallowell deliv-
cred an interesting and helpful sermon
from the words Neglect Not the Gift
That is in Thee" The Senior and Jun
Tor classes marched into the hall. led by
Carleton F. Blake. president of the Jun
Tor class. Special music was furnished
by a quartet composed of Mr.. II. II.
Cochrane. Rev. c. |. Spear, Miss Lena
Loon and Miss Ruby Day. The platform
was prettiiy decorated with petted
plants and cut flowers in the class col
ors of violet and white
The Junior exhibition was held in
Cnmston hall. Monday evening, with the
following program, followed by social:
Music. Prescotts orchestra; Mrs. Hans
com, pianist.
Prayer rev. u. T.. Nhiaaeii
Music
"Spartacus to the Gladators at Capua.
Carlton Frederic Blake
a Voice From Far Country.
Bessie Evelyn Robinson
1.-THE Essence of Patriotism,
Warren Frederic Metcalf
oruv Servasse,s Ride poris Ida True
Calls Glenn Milford Scribner
fsrhe Old Z. s,
Christina Frederick Johnson
Music
"Mr Brown Has His Hair Cut"
Jesse Amasa Richardson
king Robert of Sicily
citizenship" Harold Pierce Andrews
Mrs Ida Coehrane. Mrs. Harriet An
drews and Mrs. Mary G.. Smith are at
tending the State convention of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps in Bangor this week.
The heavy frosts have done much
damage to the crops in this section,
r. G. Clough is shipping a car load OF
potatoes to Boston.
Miss Florence Judkins of Lewiston en-
tertained a house party at their cottage
on the, lake shore ever Sunday
Miss Amy Woodbury. has returned
from Skowhegan, where she has been
learning the millinery business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

To extend their heartfelt thanks to
these Wha 50 kindly expressed their
good viii and Friendship manifested
in the form Of some Very nretis gifts.
Ice cream and cake We're served and
everyone left, alta late hour in a, very
happy fraple q Hlind after Wishing
the connie manS returns Of the eve
ming
The I.akeshore Sewing Society will
meet, on Wednesday, Of this week
With Mrs. May Wallace for the after
noon ana evening
f. y. Cook is reported as gaining
from his recent severe Illness.
The neighbers of Mr. Cook gave a
day. last week. to assist in planting
for him. as he has been i'll in bed for
the past two weeks.
There will be a rehearsal of the
parts for Children's day which will he
observed on June 23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14


Essay-The Land of the Rhine,
Pauline Blanchard Reed
Oration-Science as an Instrument of Ed
ucation, Augustus Wales Preble
Glass History. Louella Jane Palmer
Daniel Alexander stewart
Essay-Joan of Arc.
Blaneh Eunice Reynolds
Motto-"Now We Launch. Where win
We Anchor" Susan Helen Groves
EssaN-Ihe Evils of Unrestricted Immi-
grafton, Mabel Florence Dingley
oration-The Development of America.
Ronald Garfield Lothrop
NaledictQry, Olive Eugene Killam
Music
Supt James :. Norton
Singing of Glass ode
Benediction
Class Ode by Miss Louella Jane Palmer.
The Following gifts were given to
the class by Daniel 4. stewart: Au-
gustus Preble dish-pan and soap
shaker; Maurice True, am alarm
clock Hazel Kelley, a hobble- skirt
and a pair of overalls: olive Killam,
stocking for money; Mabel Ding-
ley, an automobile; Helen Groves. a
man doll; Ronald Lothrop, baseball.
Pauline Reed, pocket compass; Nit
rian Reynolds, a trowell: Florence
Watson. a globe: Loueila Palmer, an
album; Blanche Reynolds n Wheel
barrow; Fern Weber a harmonca.
The class officers We're; Pres. Dam
iel A Stewart: Vice Pres, S Hazel
Kelley; Sec, Augustus w. Probe:
Treas, Olive Z. Killam. The class
motto was prominent over the stage
against 4 background OF green. The
stage was very prettily decorated in
the class colors of red and white.
At the reception in the evening an
order of IS dances was enjoyed. Floor
mana ger. Noble Maxwell; aids, T. j.
Southland, c. a. Alexander. II X.
West. +. r. Preble, w. +. Durham. /.
Z. JaCk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

Lewiston. Me-. June 13.-(SpeciaD.-
Once again the Juniors hold full sway
ii Bates. The class of 1918, which for
the first time has denned the Cap and
Gown which puts them in the atmos-
phere of the serious and learned and
out of their care free days of Fresh
man and Sophmore years have held
tile most successful Ivy Day exercises
ever held at Bates. All day the cam
pus and halls have been filed with the
friends and relatives of the Juniors
who have done everything in their
power to make The day pleasant one
never to be forgotten.
The "Old Chapel in which the ex-
ercises We're held was very tastefuily
and beautifully decorated By the soph-
onaore class. The invited guests be-
gan To arrive early at Hawthorne
hall 50 that when the Junior class led
by their marshal, Dan Dexter, Of Lew
siston, marched in and took their seats
not vacant place was left i'm the en-
tire auditorium
After the class was seated the coll
B lege orchestra gave a selection, Eneeit
Adams president of the class. chen
made the opening remarks in a very
Hitting and pleasing manner. He then
introduced the class chaplain, John +.
Mcdaniel Of East Darlington, y. H.,
who offered PRAYER.
Next. Harold G Alley Of Lewiston
delivered his Grafton. Mr. Alley said
in part:
Ivy Day Grafton.
Harold c. Alley of Auburn, who de-
slivered the Grafton, said in part:
We now stand upon the threshold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

\. Emelius. who was given pre-
liminary hearing at Pressure Isle. yes
terday, on the charge of murder for
the killing Of August jacobson at New
Sweden, a year ago. and was held
without bail to await the action of the
grand jury. was brought here. today.
and committed to the county Jail. He
will be confined until the grand jury
sits, next November. at the opening
of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
Class officers.

The Junior class officers for this year
are; President Enoek II. Adams Of
Belgrade; viee-president Helen Vose of
sabattus; secretary, Bessie NJ. Alto Of
Bethlehem, n. H.; treasurer, Frank II.
Jewett OF Dexter.
The Ivy day committee was Clinton L.
Thompson of Lewiston; Abraham $.
Feinburg of Marshhed, Mass. Frank
H. Jewett of Dexter. Ethel b. Cults Of
Merrimac, Mass, and Verne Blake of
Haverhill, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
HOW YOUNG YOU LOOK

is a pleasant greeting from friends we
have not seen for years II is a greeting
often extended to those fortunate peo-
pie who know and profit by the health
restoring qualities OF IL. r.. Atwood's
Medicine. TO be in good robust condi-
ton of mind and body at IS years of age
is indeed blessing,
Here's positive proof of the value of
the tried and true remedy.
81 have found a.. T." Atwood's Medi-
cine the only thing to keep me in run
ming order. and give it the credit for my
now enjoying better health than 10 years
ago / am s. years old
A. f. Johnson. Sebec Station. Me.
If you have never used IL. f." At
woods Medicine, write today for free
sample.
Regular size IS cents.
az. F." MEDICINE Co.. Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
BELGRADE.

NoRTH-Mr and Mrs. De2nis Cook
We're rendered reception onsthe first
anniversary of their marriage at their
new home. on Monday evening. About
50 neighbors and friends from town
and others from Augusta and Oakland
We're present and enjoyed the occasion
very much. Mr. and Mrs. Cook wish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

Richmond, Ivy Day Speaker on Our
Victories.
Wen balanced for seriousness and hu-
NOR and one that showed great deal
Of study
Miss Bessie II. Alto OF Bethlehem,
\. a.. then answered Ia the toast on
Social Life" She dealt very cleyerly
with the social conditions prevailing
at The college, with the social stand
ing of her own class; and With The
results that would be obtained by inn
proving social affairs.
Goods VAS responded 10 by Paul
aNiekerson of Medford, Mass Mr..
Niekerson paper consisted mostly o.
personal hits ON different ones Of the
fair c9-eds. These humorous hits
Kept the audience in continuous laugh
ter
Miss Edith George Of Bedford y. r.
responded GO Mr. Nickerson with our
Boys which WAS equally humorous
and Of "A hitting nature.
our Victories then given by Hens
ny kid'ler Of Richmond was as fol-
lows
Toast, sour Victories"
Then followed the toast on Our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

Auburn, Who Delivers Ivy Day Grafton
Of life Before ne lies one more short
year Of college activity After that
has passed only too quickly we must
be prepared to enter the fight in earn
est dependent upon our own strength,
upon oar own resources. For three
years we have been preparing our
selves for the struggle curbins oar
youthful exuberanee developing ia
breadth Of mind in depth Of thought,
In stability OF chararter From our Sc
clusien we gaze cat over the world
as from great distance through the
clear eyes Of confident youth. We see
the great world movements roll across
the nation and great leaders respond
Compoilinply are we urged uy some
10 take our place beside oar fellows,
To enter the turmoil and strife, 20 win
our way to leadership We can find
the answer in text books or III lee
lures: ii comes mistakenly ana p1ne-
tratingly from that world outside
is the call Of all time and an ages,
but never before Was The summons 50
strong. SO compelling as il is today
nj the height OF our modern civiliza-
ton. II Is the cali for l'aders.
II Il IN the Strengthening OF char
acter thai one of the NEST vital val
ICES % college lies. Many Influences
work 10 this opd. Assoc ation
with older. stronger men. Rorb g reg
lslar Intervals. the necessity ron sub
mfttanee 10 discipline. ali 'eesf
strengthen the fiber Of the man. The
value Of this sturdy character Is seen
ia the respect which il inspires and III
he ss1f confidence whicn L aiYes
Although strength of character ia
essential In one who IL to lead, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
Ivy Ode.

Crune-"Then You'll Remember Me-
When DER the land the bright June day.
In radiance shed their charm,
When Gods whole universe is sweet
With Summers perfumed balm,
Then do we all in full accord
For Alma Mater dear,
Some worthy tribute seek to bring
To crown our Junior year
A token of our love for thee;
Our Alma Mater dear,
A gift from Natures bounteous store
To show that God is near
Then do we to our college halls,
The clinging Ivy bear,
And this, oh G6d. to thee we give
Into. Thy tender care.
And as the long wears onward roll
Far down LIES unknown way
o, may we give a thought to thee.
sweet Ivy of today.
How thou art struggling, climbing on
Forever To the light.
And this apply 10 eur hard tasks,
And We'll accomplish right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

OF Belgrade, President of the Junior
Class-lvy lay Presiding officer
ton. TIE tune was Annie Laurie; the
ode:
Class Ode.
(Tune-"Annie Laurie')
Three years are lain behind us
As onward now we press
And theX'fe gone but not forgotten
Those DAYS Of happiness
Those days Of happiness
Which never more VIII he
Tho they're past. we still VIII hold them
Fast IN our memory
Our path was hard and thorny
With much Of toll beset
lsut we conquered AL compelling
fhe end--it is not yet
Auother year must we
The end-it is moi Vet
Ferge ops add to orr merit,
And gain the victory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
The Richmond
High Graduation.

Richmond. Me, June 19.-(SpeciaD. =
The graduating exercises of the class
of 1912, Richmond High school. which
took place. Thursday afternoon, at
the Opera house, were remarkably
successful from every viewpoint. To
lie sure the weather was not all that
could ne desired. but long before il
was time for the exercises to begin
the hail WAS crowded, and the pro-
gram WIS carried out in a manner
that reflects the highest credit on
those participating and Superintend-
ent DR. James Norton and Teachers
L. B. Woodward and Evelyn Roberts.
Ariel Orchestra of Lewiston played
both at the afternoon exercises and
at the reception in the evening. Earl
Preble of the Junior class marshaled
the classes 10 the seats reserved for
them. Opening prayer was by Rev. 5.
A. Evans of the Free Baptist church.
just after tire class was seated an
alarm clock. which was to be given to
one of the graduates, went off. eaus-
ing considerable amusement The pro-
gram;
March.
Invocation, Rev 5. a. Evans
Response.
Samtatory. Florence Minola Watts n
Essay--fhe Work of a Moment,
Marian Gertrude Reynolds
Glass VIII, Maurice Linwood True
i1ssay-our Obligations 10 the Past.
Sarah Hazel Kelley
, Prophecy, Lyndall Fern Weber
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14

After the singing of the ode the
class marched outside where they
planted the Ivy. During the planting
the Ivy ode, written by Aletha Rol-
Inns of Lewiston. was sung to the tune
of "Then Youn Remember Me. =
THE ode vas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-14
EMELIUS IN JAIL.

Will Be Confined Until Grand Jury
Sits Next November:
The Washington times., 1912-12-17
CATCHER CAN'T Be
BLAMED FOR WHAT
He DOESN'T KNOW
Harry Coveleskie Had Not
Been Informed That Rum
ner Was on First.

CINCINNATI. O.. Dec. H.-Billy MUIR
ray. now scouting for the Pirates, IL sell
dom without a good story or two with
which to enliven the gatherings Of his
friends lie told one on our old friend
Coveleskie at the recent league meeting.
which is absolutely true. Cove was
pitching for the Phillies one day when
Murray was manager.
There was a runner on first base who
deliberately walked down to second
while Cove held the ball In his hand and
paid no attention to him. When the in
ming was over and tho side came In
from the field Murray, whose Keen sar-
casm accomplished more than any
amount Of loud bawlins out. remarked
Harry. why did you let that fellow
walk down to second base without Try
ing to stop him?" We'll. Mr.. Murray"
iirst. that's Why "oh. well. Harry
san,s cant b be blamed for what he doesn't
Tnen turning to Killy Bransfield,
the frst bascman. Murray as.
sumed a truculent air. and shout.
ed: what do You mean, Kit.
~, by not telling the pitcher when there
is a man on first base? What do you
keep those things to yourself for? Al.
ter this l want you to let the crew OF
the team In on that kind OF stun. You
shouldn't have any secrets from your
teammates" Bransfeld did not to know
What Ia make Of this attack for a min.
ute, but Cove took II all in earnest and
was very well satisfied with himself.
The Washington times., 1912-12-17
Head of Association Is
Likely To Be Army Man

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE seventh
annual meeting OF the National Col
leglate Athletic Association will be held
at the Hotel Astor on Dec. q. when a
successor will be chosen for the present
head Of the organization. Major Palmer
Z. Pierce. who is now stationed in
China with the Fifteenth infantry. 1t
10 likely that because of the prominent
part which west Point men have taken
in the association Major Pierce's sue
cessor will also be from the military
academy. Major Pierce having recon-
mended Major Stuart as his successor
At the present time the secretary
treasurer. Frank W. Nicholson Of
wesleyan University. is acting head OF
the organisation, for after Major Pierce
left the country the vice president,
Prof. II. w; Johnston OF Indiana Uni
versity. died.
Tho various phases of amateur ath-
lctics will be discussed. and the associa-
tion will continue its effort to better
the athletic situation In the college by
educational methods. Last year the
organization bcgar a campaign against
summer baseball nd interesting reports
are expected on the outcome of the
campaign.