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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
Regular Meeting, Satur-
day, Of the Changers.
interesting Talks and Readings
Are Made TO Members.
Local and Personal Joitings from
This Town and Vicinity.

Pittsfeld Grange held a regular
meeting, saturday evening, with the
following program: Singing: roll call,
the best story ! every read and its au-
thor; song, Alga Towle; 2-minute talk
on How May We Most Effectively
Appeal to Our Legislatures" H. II.
Thurlough; reading, Hattie Larrabee;
advantages and Disadvantages of
Fall Flowing" Isaiah Gould; duet
Hazel Written and Hazel Larrabee;
rs it Practical to Bond the State or
County to Build Good Roads, II. Fl.
Jacobs; reading, Emma Kimball; "Ap-i
pies, Best Variety and Most Profit
able" Augustus Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weeks were in
Burnham Friday evening, to attend
public installation of the newly elected
officers of Waldo Lodge, X. of p.
Mi. and Mrs. G. c. X. Culmers and
Mr.. and Mrs. James of Independence,
Kan, who have been visiting Mrs.
Culmer's mother Mrs. n. c. Smith,
LETT, Saturday, on their return trip.
M. and Mrs. Gunner will pass few
days in Brunswick with Mrs. Culmer's
brother Seth Smith, en- route.
Dr and Mrs. A. NJ. Drake, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. i. Butler. II. f Butler, Jr, and
Miss Butter all of Boston, were guests,
Saturday of DIR. brakes brother DIR.
r. N. Drake and family.
Prof +. Addison Porter, Mrs. Porter
ard son Of Boston, who have passed
the summer at their cottage in Unity,
were in town, Saturday. the guests of
Prof Porters brother, DR. e. A. Por-
ter, ard family.
Merle McAllister. NJ. c. T., 10. who
is preaching at East LivermOre for the
summer. returned to that place. Satur-
dag, after passing a few days with
his brother. A. II. McAllister.
Mrs. Charlotte Stevens of Portland,
formerly resident of this town for
many wears, who has been visiting in
Troy arrived, Saturday, for a few
days visit with her sister, Miss Eliza
Dyer Mrs. Stevens son, G. A. Stew
ems, of Syracuse, N. ", and wife, We're
In town, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw of Bos-
ton are guests of Mrs. Shaw's sister
Mrs. Charles Griffin.
Miss Velma Thomas and Leroy
Thomas left, Friday. for Winnecook.
where they will be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George w varney.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Gee left, Satur-
. day, for Dexter to attend a fraternal
picnic before going to Garland, where
they Will visit their daughters, Mrs Ar
mold and Mrs. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hastings Of
Worcester, Mass, who have passed
two weeks at Lake sebasticook, New
port. guests OF his parents, Mr. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
MADISON.
Madison Republican Com
mittee Plan Campaign.
The Arson Literary Club Holds
Annual Meeting,
Meeting at the North Arson Camp
Ground Opened, Friday.

meeting of the Madison Republican
town committee was held, Saturday aft
ernoon, in c. o. Small's law office. NJ. NJ
Spear was elected secretary and treas
urer and it was voted to add 10 more
members, as working committee. to the
original committee of five elected at the
caucus. Those added are: Robert II
Stobie, Fred Lane, George II. Marden,
John C. Randall. Frank l.. Harding. r.
L. Perkins, b. f. Burns. A. II. ward. f.
NJ. Dean and George Young. Plans are
being made for an aggressive campaign
and the situation is growing more favor
able each day for a strong Republican
vote in this town.
Harry Adams went, friday night, to
Portland, called by the illness of his
mother.
MRS. Eunice Fletcher. who has been
the guest of her neice. Mrs. Edward Wes-
colt, for the past few weeks. returned.
Saturday, to lewiston
i. T. Mcknight went, Saturday, to
Portland for a brief visit with his fam
ily
John c. Randall went. Friday, to Au-
burn to visit his brother for few days
Mrs. Fred Paine went, Saturday, to
Portland, where she will pass q few
days outing with friends
Miss Amber Pooler. who has been pass
ing months vacation with relatives and
friends in Boston and Lynn, Mass, re-
turned to Madison, Saturday afternoon.
The annual outing of the Arson Liter
try Club was held, Friday, at the John
son cottage at Lakewood. A Picnic din
ner was served and a very enjoyable
time Is reported.
The spinning and weaving departments
of the Indian Spring wooden mill were
shut down, Saturday forenoon. IN order
to allow the other departments of the
mill to catch up.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ f. Jilson of Sabattus
arrived in Madison, Friday, to pass few
days with Mrs Jlllson's father, Horace
Holway
The annual meeting of the North An
son campground opened, Friday, with a
service conducted by Rev. j. A Betcher
of Madison. There is the usual number
of campers on the ground for the begin
ming of the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Adams and Mrs
Alfred BARLEY left, Saturday, in Mr.
Bartley's automobile for Portland, where
they will pass a week with friends
Elmer Mcguire of Garland is passing
a few days with friends in Madison and
vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Butler of, Waterville
were the guests, Friday and Saturday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas George, at their
home on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
HALLOWELL.
A delightful entertainment
By The Young Folks
Under Direction Of Miss How
ard, at Happy Half Hour House.
Tiger Playoui, Tonight---Improve-
ments at the haIloweIl House.

Miss Belle Howard. the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank
Howard. corner Lincoln and Second
streets, who has taken a very decided
interest in the very young folks Of that
section OF the city and for whose. ac-
commodation Mr.. Howard has per-
mitted them to plan n play room in his
large harm. which they have christen-
ed The Happy Half Hour House" in
which they hold free entertainments,
gave q very pleasing play, Saturday
evening" under the direction of Miss
Howard, their instructress. The play
was made up OF music, songs, dia-
logues, clarades, graphophone selec-
tons etc. The entire program was re-
plete with features that older heads
might envy, Miss Marie Fuller, Miss
Hester Fuller, Miss Doris Smith and
Masters Wilfred Fossett and Ken
meth Turner, were among the leading
stars of the evening ard they receiv-
ed hearty applause for their perfect
performances. Miss Howard was
heartily congratulated on the success
of her efforts in training the young
sters. thereby providing pleasure for
them and their friends. Other enter
tainments are to follow, of which due
notice will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
Somerset Teachers.

The following teachers have been
elected for the common schools at
Athens, which will open, Aug. 20
Stetson, Lottie Reed; Bunker Hill.
Mabel Foss; Garfield, Nellie Drew,
Solon; Franklin, Fannie Butler Nc
Kinley, Fannie Crimble; Eaton Corner,
Jennie Elliot; Grammar school, Amy
Kenney: Primary. Cara Bosworth.
The teachers for the Scion common
schools, who have been elected are:
Maple Grove, Gertrude Boffe; Frank
lin, Marian Starbird; Washington, Flo
Wilson; Longfellow, Mollie Jewett'
Lincoln. Rena McCollar. Teachers for
the village schools are as follows;
High school, Elmer Nining and Mil
dred Manson; Grammar. Goldie VIII
lis. Mainstream; Intermediate, CARA
Record; Primary. Caroline Barker cf
Cornville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
North Fairfield School Reunion.

The fifth annual reunion of North
Fairfield school, District No. II, was
held at the schoolhouse, Wednesday,
Aug. a. The forenoon was passed in re-
newing old acqusintances. At noon q
Picnic dinner was served in the old or
chard, after which the following program
was given: Address of welcome by
George T. Tibbetts; remarks by o. A.
Bowman, Mrs. Mary Ever Williams,
Frank w Noble, Percy Williams, Erp-
est Gray, Walter Williams, Walter No
BILE. Sidney Green and ID. B. Mason. Let
ters were read from Mrs. Eta HoXie
Bates of Riverside, Cal. Mrs. Emma
Hoxie Sidelinger of Raymond, Wash.
Mrs Addie Merrill Hatch of Waltham,
Mass, and Mrs. Ella Hoxie Scribner of
Campelo, Mass. An original poem writ
ten by Mrs. Vesta Mason Dolloff of Med
ford Mass, was read. A committee con-
sistng of J. III. Jones, Percy Williams
and Lula Tibbetts Wheeler drew resolu-
tons on the death of James Plummer,
president of the association. The Off
GERS chosen for. the ensuing year are:
President, J. +. Hoxie; vice president, D..
B. Mason; Sec, Lillian M Hoxie; execu-
tive Com, C. III. Hoxie, G. t. Jones. f.
J. Emery.
Those present from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gray of Cornish,
n. H.. Percy Williams. Newton, Mass. /;
Mrs. Lou Tozier Stewart, Melrose, Mass. /;
Thomas Wentworth, Milwaukee. Wis;
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Allen, Mrs. w. c.
Wheeler. Skowhegan; Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Williams, Albion; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Goodwin. Mrs. w. A. Goodwin, Miss
Sara Corson, DR.. and Mrs. Virgil Tot
man. Oakland; Mr.. and Mrs Sidney
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Noble, Mrs.
Lottie Noble, Walter Noble, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mason, Waterville; Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. b. Mason, Winslow.
Those who have died within the past
year are: Ellen Holway, William Ifoi-
way. Daniel p. Jones and James Plum
mer.
After passing most delightful day,
they adjourned to meet the second
Wednesday in August. 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs ]. S. Heseltine. returned home,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs f. f. Mayo We're in
Dover, Sunday.
Miss Hooper of Bueksport is pass
ing few days with her brother,
George a. Hooper.
Miss Emily Mitchell left, Friday, for
visit in Methuen, Mass, with her
son, Frank Mitchell.
Mrs Q>.W. Witham and daughter
are visiting relatives in Auburn.
J. NJ. Whittier was a business caller
in Bangor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. O. Campbell of San
gerville were registered at the Lam
cey House, Saturday noon. leaving
later for an automobile trip to aBth.
DR. f. c. Bryant has gone to ocean
Park to occupy his cottage two weeks
with his daughter, Mrs B. l.. Ken
day, and Mr.. Kendall of West Med
ford. Mass.
Mrs L. O. Haskell and two children
Miss Amelia and Master Louis have
occupied a cottage at Lake Sebasti-
cook for a week.
Miss Mildred Sanborn of Dover has
returned home. after passing "a few
days here.
Frank /. Shaw, bookkeeper at the
local National bank, is taking two
weeks vacation and with Mrs. Shaw
and Miss Blanche Maxfeld will leave,
Monday, for Northport.
Judge o. Fl. Drake, who with his
daughters, the Misses Martha and
Mary Drake, has been visiting in New
Hampshire, returned home, Saturday.
The daughters will visit their grand
mother, Mrs. Plumstead, in Wiscasset.
before returning home.
Leon L. Libby left. Saturday, for
Kingston, Ont, called by the critical
condition of his mother, Mrs. Dyer
Libby. who went there in July to visit
her daughter, Mrs. William McNeill
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Spaulding re-
turned, Friday, from a visit in Waldo
boro with their son, Frank Spaulding,
The members of Pittsfield Militia Co.
A. y. G. S. NJ, who have been in the
western part of Connecticut taking
part in the war game. returned home,
Sunday afternoon, and We're greeted
by a large number of citizens at their
armory where they broke ranks. All
the members We're in firSt-clasS condi-
ton, except a few who had been pois-
oned by mercury. All report a fine trip,
feeling satisfied with the record the
company made in the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
fairfield.
Sheriff Mooers Makes OAR
ing Capture at Shawmut.
Fifth Annual Reunion Of The
North Fairfield School.
20
Meeting Of RepubIi can Town Com
mitiee, This Evening.

What might have been a serious af-
fair occurred at Shawmut, Saturday,
when Ludger Green, a boss of one of
the crew, was shot at three times by
Angelo Oliviere, an Italian boss.
Trouble arose between the two men
and Saturday brought it to a climax
Sheriff Mooers, with Deputies Chute
and Rrophy, We're on the Shawmut car
when they heard the news. They hur-
ried to the place where the affair hap
pene1, but found that Oliviere had
started to leave the place. He ran
across lots for about lie miles when
Sheriff Mooers, with the aid of Con-
stable Written and horse standing
by, caught him in Hobbs field, in the
face of tie threats of Oliviere to shoot
the first man who attempted to cap
ture him. After bringing the man back
there was Is minutes before train time.
so in. this time Sheriff Mooers, with
Deputies Brophy and Chute, searched
David Branere, who was suspected of
doing a little liquor business. As they
hnrriedly entered the place they caught
man in the act of taking drink
and n bottle was found on Branere's
person. Both Oliviere and Branere We're
taken to Skowhegan jail. A hearing
viii be held, Monday.
Charles Ware and family have re-
turned from East pond, where they
have been for two weeks.
Wallace Champine is able to be out,
having been confined to the house with
the measles.
Charles Sheridan. who has been the
guest of Herbert Fletcher for the past
week, has returned to his home in
Skowhegan.
Miss Annie hummer is enjoying a
two-weeks vacation from her duties at
the pie plate factory.
Mrs. Byron Pilsbury of Unity has
been the guest of Mrs Z. T. Pills
bury.
Mrs. Elizabeth Weber of Boston,
who has been the guest of Mrs. A. f..
Richardson. has returned to her home.
Mrs. Alton Richardson has gone to
Orono to visit relatives.
Elmer Perry of the Ridge road has
sold his farm TO Wateryille parties
and has bought the Frank Bridges
place in Oakland
Mrs Edward Rice and children of
Florida are visiting relatives in town.
Miss Amy Day of Boston is visiting
friends here.
The Republican town committee will
meet, Monday evening. at the law
office of Hon. George G.. Weeks. Ev
cry member is requested to be present.
Harvey Doe, who has been visiting
relatives in town, has returned to his
home in Palermo.
Mrs. Florence Duren has gone to
Richmond, where she will visit rela-
tives.
Herbert Blallney will leave, Mon
day, for Leeds
Normand Nye and Roger Nye have
returned from China Lake.
Carl Duren is passing few days in
Boston.
DR.. and Mrs. E. c. Hooper and chill
dren have gone to Franklin, where
they WI visit relatives.
William Dyer has returned from Old
Orchard, where he has been enjoying
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
GARDINER.

Mrs. Harry Beedle passed Wednes-
day in Brunswick.
Iarl McPhee is passing a few days
at Five Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Alexander are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a son.
MIR. aid Mrs. Lenox of Wiscasset
have been visiting their son, Charles
Lenox, Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Crossman, who
have Leen visiting relatives in Bath,
have returned.
Mrs. Fred McPhee and daughters
are passing a two-weeks vacation at
Five Islands
Miss Belle jackson of Clinton. Mass,
was visiting relatives and friends in
town, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
WAR oVER-GoiNG HOME.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

return to Governors Island.
Gen. Bliss in an official review of
the maneuvers says in part:
THE military situation on which the
Connecticut maneuveFs were based is
one that might easily arise in case, of
hostilities between the United tSates
and some foreign power. The Red
ana Blue divisions We're distributed,
Aug. 10, over wider front than
would be justified"in actual warfare"
OF the battle itself the commanding
general says:
"The fight lasted from s A. Nj. until
12lO p. NJ, when ii was terminated
by the sounding of the recall Prac-
tically all the troops had deployed and
most Of them changed positions a
number of times. The handling of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

State, and for many years a resident
of Cornville, has now become the old
est resident of Athens and will be so
honored by the selectmen of the town.
Mr. Hight is now 80 years old. He is
in good health Mr.. Hight was sheriff
at the time of the famous Hurd muir
der in Harmony. He was sheriff and
deputy sheriff over 40 years and dur
ing that time arrested alone mauy
desperate criminals, never having lost
a prisoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
The interior improvements at the Halo

The interior improvements at the Halo
well House that have extended over sew
eral months have received their finishing
touches and the well-known hosiery
now presents an inviting appearance.
New furnishings have been placed in
some of the rooms, all the rooms~and
Railways have been newly carpeted,
painted and papered. Despite what is
called duh times, there has been good
run of patronage at the hotel. this sea-
son. AT present there are many guests
registered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Miss A. Maud Wing, former superin-
tendent of the Maine Conference of Dea-
coness work, who has returned to take
up her duties again as superintendent.
has been passing a short time at the
AIMEE home, and left, Saturday, for
Richmond campgrounds, where she will
give addresses and have charge of the
chidren's meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Harry ID. Shea of New York is visiting
his brother, A. A. Shea, Page street Mr..
Shea is graduate of the Hallowell High
school He left this city soon after his
graduation seven years ago and at once
entered upon business life in which he
has made good, having received rapid
promotion. This is his first visit to his
old home since he left in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

The news of the death of Hon. Her
bert M. Heath was received with pro-
found regret by large number of his
friends in Hallowell. When the an
nouncement first reached the city
many We're not satisfied that it could
be correct until they We're assured
by the Journal reporter. who had veri-
fled the report through communica-
ton with the journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Rev. j. w. Steele of the First iUniver-
salist church of this city preached, Sun
day morning, at the National Soldiers
Home in place of the regular chaplain.
Rev. JAS f. Cochrane, who is confined
to his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs J. Frank Kelley and daughters,
Madeline, Mrs. Ellen j. Kelley. Misses
Kate Lizzie and Annie Cunningham,
Miss Mary Coughlin and Mrs. Margaret
Rosemary and Ellen Coughlin of Rum
ford, left, Saturday, for an extended va
cation at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
Loss Of Appetite.

Is commonly gradual; one dish after
another is set aside till few remain.
These are not eaten with much relish.
and are often so light as not to afford
much nourishment.
Loss of appetite is one Of the first
indications that the system is running
down, and there is nothing else so
good for. it as Hoods Sarsaparilla-the
best of all tonics.
Accept no substitute for Hoods -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Gould G. Small have a thomas almanac
OF the date of 1880 which gives the num-
Der of slaves in the United. States at
that time 1t also tells how far 1t was
from tavern to tavern. there being no
railroads then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs Walter d. Spaulding,
who have been passing some time at
their Tamarack cottage Cobbosseecon-
tee, have returned to their home on
Union street. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19
Guardsman Dies from Injuries.

Danbury, CT, Aug. 1S.-Charles Null
Inns of Binghamton, n. Y. color-b bearer
of Battery A, "a New York Field Ar
tilleey, who was seriously injured in
the war game maneuvers at Bethel,
Aug. 10, died here, today. Mullins was
riding a horse when it became unman-
ageable, throwing him. His skull was
fractured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

The new branch of the Augusta
Steam Dye house. $50 Water street,
will be welcome in Gardiner as they
advertise to do first class work at low
cost. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs. b. F. Weber. Miss Marguerite
Fossett and Master Wilfred Fossett of
Triverton, r. l., are visiting at the
home Of George C. Fuller, No. 4 Lin
coin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

+. +. Shepherd of the local letter car
rier force went to Boston. Saturday, to
pass part of his annual vacation with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

r. p. Hazard arrived, Saturday. from
jamestown. y. Y, and brought home his
three children. who have been guests of
their grandmother there, this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

The members of the Hallowell DEM
ocratic Club are arranging to give a
social dance at the Loudon Hill pavil-
-Iion, next Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs. J. Frank Cole of Winslow and
Miss Bertha Tozier of Patten are the
guests of Mrs. Coles mother. Mrs. Loren
c. Mariner, for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

The playout of the Tiger handful at z
O'Clock Monday evening, will be of inter-
est to the members of the Hallowell
Firemen's Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

troops was excellent and the organ
ized militia showed wonderful i'm
provement in form over that displayed
in their minor combats during the in
structional PERIOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Miss Emily Larrabee of Revere, who
has been the guest of her cousin. X.
r. Collins, West Gardiner. returned,
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Misses Hattie Lander of Cambridge and
Gladys of Derry. y. H., accompanied by
Mrs. A. A. Fiske of Harvard. ILL.,, arriv-
ed, Saturday, and are guests of J. w.
Peacock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs. Maria Lancaster and mother, Mrs.
Margaret Mccausland, and daughter.
Miss Agnes, left. Saturday, for Old Or
chard for a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lapham, who
have been to Boothbay Harbor. have re-
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-19

Mrs. Gallyon and son of Lynn, who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Banks
Ridley, Litchfield. returned home, Satur-
day