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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
Maine Piano
Dealers Meet.

The third annual session of the
Maine Piano Dealers Association con-
vened at The Elmwood, Tuesday eve
ming, with a supper and business
meeting. About a score of members
were present from all over the State,
and fine speeches of interest to the
trade wer given by the mmbers. The
association was organized at Bangor,
two years ago, and held its second
meeting, last year, in Portland. The
1911 officers were: Pres, M. III. An
drews. Bangor; Vice Pres. c. r. Cres-
sey, Portland; Sec, J. f. Sayward,
Portland; Treas. Ralph Hughes, Fox
croft; executive committee, f.. S.
Pitcher, Belfast; S. j. Clement, Bar
Harbor
The newly elected officers are:
Pres. C. r. Cressey. Portland; vice
Pres. Melville Smith. Augusta; Sec. and
Treas, J. r. Sayward, Portland; execu-
tive committee, T. N. Smith, Skowhegan;
John Kellar, Augusta; L. L. Staples,
Portland
Those present were: S. J. Clement.
Bar Harbor; w. L. Kincaid. Gardiner; c.
r. Cressey, ]. T. Sayward, George Geasy,
F. c. Allen, c. w. GRAHAM, r. +. Eaton,
r. W. e. Hunt. C. J. Staples, Portland;
John Keilar, Augusta; Il. 7. Staples,
Portland; Melville Smith. Augusta; Il. S.
Pitcher, Belfast. r. H. Wentworth, Wa
terviIle; William e. Common, Augusta; J..
n. Smith, Skowhegan; f. r. Atwood.
Bangor; George f. Fletcher, Augusta; p.
w Cole, Bangor.
Those present included NJ. Ii. An
dretys Bangor. proprietor of the An
drews Music fhouse who was a band
musician in the Civil War, and also
a former leader of the Bangor Band,
and past commander of the q. A. r.
at Bangor; Melville Smith, Augusta;
w. l.. Kincaid. J. 4. Sayward, Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The ice in Rangeley lake has per-
ceptibly weakened in the last few
days. owing to a high wind. and it
now looks as though the lakes would
be clear much earlier than has been
anticipated. The ice is still Is inches
in thickness, but is weak near the
shore and is no longer safe for travel
except in the center. 1t is now be-
lieyed the ice will be out somewhere
between May and May II.
The forest fire that has been raging
between South WATERFORD and East
WATERFORD burned over many acres of
valuable timber during, Sunday night
but, Monday morning, was thought to
be under control. Howard r. White
head. who returned from WATERFORD
Monday forenoon. said 1t was feared
at one time the fire would burn tina
village. 1t raced through the woods
as fast as horse could trot and kept
a large crew of men busy fighting it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
PENOBSCOT.
ETNA.

Mrs, Emma Means passed away April
Is in Etna. She had been an invalid for
many years and during the last few
Weeks was a great sufferer. Every
thing was done that could alleviate her
suffering. She was tenderly cared for
by her daughter, Nellie. and leaves to
mourn her loss husband. Samuel. two
children. Frank o., and Nellie. one sis :
ter. 7drs. c. o. yar1ley sof Dixment who
have the sympathy of q large circle of
friends. She was converted in early
life and always lived a consistent
Christian life always careful for the
wants of others. Her loss is deeply felt
in the home. but their loss is her eter-
nal gain She was a member of the
Christian church.
Schools began Monday in town No.
and 3 together and carried by Roner
Lawrence taught by Bue NJ. Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Johnson were at
Mrs. Jotnson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
a. L. Soule Saturday night and sun
day. it being Mrs. Johnsons birthday,
and returned home Monday to Pitts
field.
The Sunday school class of Rev. G.
NJ. Jones of East Newport will meet
with him at his home in Etna next
Wednesday evening About % will be
present.
: Florence Locke is at Mrs. Deering' s
at Newport at work. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
City Of Bangor Makes
First Trip Of Season.
Transfer, Service as Usual BY
The CITY Of Augusta.
funsfal u Late Mary ]. Marston.-
Wedding al West Gardiner.

The. steamer City of Bangor arrived
here. Tuesday morning. bright and ear
ly with whistles footing and her flags
floating in the breeze. She is
the same old proud, good-looking boat
and was royalty welcomed by the citi-
zens of this city and down river ports.
1t being the first of the season, she
brought small passenger list, The
first boat to arrive here last year, was
on April "a, making it six days later
this year. An enormous amount Of
freight came down on this first trip,
including number of automobiles, one
for Fred n. Boston, two for Lawyer
Hussey of Waterville. and one for John
Henderson. The. City of Bangor has
been overhauled and is in first-class
condition. The City OF Rockland Will
probably start on the run the last of
June. or as soon as travel commences
TO pick up. George w. Colby is her
captain and is well and favorabiy
known here; NJ j. Henderson OF Bath
is purser; S. w. owen, baggageinaster.
Mark Gorlain steward: James IIaw-
thorne and Mr.. Lindsay are the pilots;
VIM. Fox of Boston is chief engineer:
G.. S. Lewis of boston. fst assistant
engineer. aud George Corhin came as
mate, but IT is not thought he Is to
cotitinGe in that capacity OH tins boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
CHINA.

Miss Ida Pierce, who is attending
the State Normal School at Farlti- :
ington. visited. last week, at the h0uie
of Leon Lewis. She also. Called On
friends at the village. II 81
Fifty young friends of Cecn Corey
and his wife visited theHsH Saturday (
evening, at the home, Of Chas. Main. I
where they are cmployedsforth the sums.
mer. Thirty of the young fotksis
went in q. large hayracks and Yiere (
fully equipped for their good tinieT bA=a.
sides making them the recipe hts pf5 .
a fine iron bed, spring. mattress Jfst0s'
chairs and a stand. vTlley were trent
ed to ice cream and cake and t,auie
home reporting a jolly good tiffiS',
Mrs. Nellie M. Randall is spchtlHg
the weekend with her niece. Mrs..
Fred Fl. Lewis
Miss Belle Longley of Coburn re-St
turned Monday after spending sat
urday and Sunday with her parents.
Edwina Coliey went TO Wateryilic.
Saturday. sst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

siIas Burbank Of Portland visifsd his
aunt, Mrs. Hattie Burbank. FROM SAT-
urday to Tuesday .,,@r..ks
The funeral of George Bachelor occur
red, last Sunday forenoon. The service
at the deceaseds lata home was attefid.F
ed by a large number Of relatives. neigh.
bors and friends from this and adioin-
ing towns. Hon. Joseph Allen served 81
director. Frank and Fred Bactelder.
brother and nephew OF deceased; B. A.
Varney, husband of his only niece, and e.
Il. Waite, all of Vienna, were the bear
ers. Rev. +. w. Klein OBLIGATED. Burial
was made in the family lot, Vienna VII
lage cemetery. George Bachelor was
born in Vienna, Aug. %, 1851 son Of Gil
man and Mary Bachelor, both deceased
years ago He is survived by two SIS
ters, Miss Mary Ellen Bachelor, who
lives in New Sharon, and Mrs. Eden
Fletcher of Vienna. and one brother,
Frank G. Bachelor of Vienna; one niece,
Mrs. b. A. Varney; and two nepheus,
Fred Bachelor and Horace Fletcher, ali
of Vienna. Among the chief mourners Is
also Mrs Efhe Bachelor OF Augusta.
widow of a cousin of deceased. The fls-
raj tributes at the funeral included ono
from Mount Vernon Grange, No. s29. OF
which deceased had been d member for
many years. He was also a member OF
the Vienna Free Baptist church.
WEST-Sunday school was at II a. NJ.
April %. There were two new scholars
in the primary class-HeIen and Virginia
Lannigan, who are spending their sum-
mer here.
The evening service was led by Deacon
Annie Butler, his subject being from
first part of 18th chapter of ST. John.
There was very good attendance.
Lewis Pulls caught the first togue so FIR
reported from Echo lake, Saturday.
L. I'll. Foss assisted J. III. Smith; M6p-
day. with his blowing. Mr.. Smith wtu
sow oats on the piece piowed
1t is understood that Frank Brown has
gone to Portland to have his eyes treats Z
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
LINCOLN.
ALMA.

+. II. Lawrence of Portland was in
town, Tuesday
T.. b. Robbins of Portland was in
town Thursday.
q. II. Moulton of Lynn made a flying
business visit in town. Friday.
Cyrus S. Noyes of coeper's Mills was
in town, Wednesday.
j. Henry Stover of Rockland, A. r.
Martin, r. w McCoukcry of Portland
and 7. r. Robinson were business Wis
itors during the week
". a. Moore of Rochester, n. H.,
was in town, Thursday.
lCEBORO.
c. w. Greene OF Iceboro started for
Bridgewater. Monday, taking with
hum two valuable colts, which are to
be traded into a pair Of young work
horses for use on Mrs. Greene's farm
III Bridgewater He plans to put in
10 acres of oats, 10 acres of potatoes,
on this farm and expects to cut about
10 tons of hay.
The many friends of Mrs. Viola
Leavitt will be pleased TO learn that
she has returned To Richmond from
Southport, where she passed most of
the winter and seems to be in very
much improved health.
Ernest Sylvester made "a business
trip to Winthrop, Saturday.
JOICE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton McSindsley went
TO Gardiner, Saturday afternoon. to at
tend the funeral of Mrs McEindsley' S
brother, Charles Gray, who passed away
suddenly after only a few days Illness.
The Kings Daughters met Thursday
afternoon, April 25. with Mrs. Annie
Lewis. The next meeting viii be at the
home of MIR and Mrs. Horatio Lewis
May 9th, 1t is hoped the entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
BELGRADE.
Saturday.

The members of Belgrade Grange
will meet, Thursday. to shIngie the
hall and clean the upper hall. Tho
ladies viii furnish the dinner. If
stormy. the first fair day.
NORTH.-Mrs. Edna Judkins Slime
ford, widow of the late SewaJl Stine-
ford passed away at the home of her
grandfather. Warren Cummings al ESQ
o'clock, Monday morning, April 70 after
a lingering illness from tubcrculosls,
Mrs. Stineford has been in poor health
for a long time and since the death or !
her husband about two months ago
has been failing fast.
She was thirty-four years OF age and
graduated from the Oakland high
school in the class of '97 and since her
marriage about thirteen years ago has
resided in this and the surrounding
towns where she has many friends An
aged grandfather and two krandfnoth-
ers, mother and three small Children
survive and have the sympathy Of the
community in the great loss which
they have sustained
Tecomet Camp for girls nov III pro-
cess of construction on what WAS fcrnl-
erly Fosters Island. is furnishing cru
rloyment for several men from this
place
Miss Estelle aud Helen Brrinerd Who
have been in Florida several iiorths.
returned Thursday. On their way befne
they visited several of the large cities
of the South including st. AughstineA
and Jacksonville. Fla. Savannah, tsa..
Old Point Comfort, Va, Baltimore, Md.
and also spent week IN Washington.
|D. G. .yAe. Misses Fra perd 4 Il much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
Ship Hits Mine
l4O Are Drowned.

Smyrna. April S0.-The steamer Tex
as. belonging to the Archipelago
American Steamship Co. struck a
mine at the entrance to the Gulf of
smyrna, last evening, and sank. Ono
huadred and forty persons on board
were drowned.
The Texas was dying the Turkish
nag and was engaged in carrying
mails from Constantinople to the Lee
Nant.
II was first stated that the Texas was
an American vessel, the error arising
from the fact that she is part of the
fleet of local concern trading under
the Archipelago American Steamship
Co.
The entrance to the Gulf of smyrna
was extensively mined some time ago
b1 the Turkish authorities in order to
protect the port against an attack by
the Italian fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

seph Doughty were IN the chairs. Scrip
ture reading by Miss Augusta Leonarls.
Prayer by Mrs Seabury. Records read by
Secretary Leo Moody. c. ii. Cooks Or
chestra discoursed sweet music Mrs
Otis Kimball presided at the organ. Mr.
Cook and Miss Mabel Prescott each sang
a pretty solo. Edith Richardson, accom-
panist
There was an interesting game base
bali. Saturday. North Monmouth vs..
Monmouth Center. The game was to 3
in favor of Monmouth
George D. Frost is putting up a large
hen house and place to store carriages
and farming tools.
Mrs. Walter Hill is in poor health.
READFIELD.
DEPOT-Mrs. Nellie Rollins, Belgrade
Lakes, was the guest of her mother Mrs
Calvin Eldridge, Friday and Saturday
G. A. Collins has purchased a fine
horse.
Another successful fire sale was held
at the church vestry. Friday evening
There was a large attendance and all
were entertained by interesting readings
given by Miss Edith Gifffn Mrs. L. NJ
Jones, Mrs. Marcia Jones and Miss ia
nette Dudley. and a pleasing song by
Misses Frances Adel and Lillian Alden,
also singing by choir Mrs H. D. Whit
tier and Mrs. NJ. s. Collins added to the
entertainment with guitar and banjo
Mrs E. w. Roundy presided at the or
gan.
Mrs John Adell is seriously Ill with
pneumonia.
The regular meeting of the Busy Bees
was held with Willis Brown, April 81 A
program was given after the business
meeting, and cake and ice cream were
served. The next meeting viii be with
Harry Gay, May Ii.
Miss Izetta Royal, who is teaching at
Belgrade Depot, passed Sunday at home.
Miss Maud Adell is assisting at the
home of John Adell, her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
AFTER STARVING TEN DAYS
Man Dies in New York on Receiving
Food. Ds


New York, April 3o.-Just as he was
placing a sandwich to his mouth af
ter he had been wittout food for 10
days, according to his story, an aged
man, who said he was James Allen,
collapsed in an uptown police sta
ton. early today, and died before the
arrival Of a physician. Tile man went
mp to a patrolman ON Third avenue,
shortly Before midnisN, and asked
for money. saving he had eaten moth
ing for 10 days. He said he was out
of work and had ne home. He was
taken TO the station house, where
kindly policemen sent for big plate
of sandwiches and coffee, The man
was sitting at table when the food
arrived and he was told to ''go to it, .
He lifted a sandwich to his mouth,
but dropped from his chair, still hold
ing the sandwich in his hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

Miss III. o. Jersey who read at Riy-
erside, Monday evening, will read at the
chanel in Vasssiboro, Wednesday eve
ming, - - tusExHugu
SOUTH-Frank Tobey. who has jusr
purchased the Ambrose Warren farm
was given an old fashioned house warm
ing and surprise party ON Friday evening"
last Thirty-seven of the neighbors
walked qnietiy in upon Mr.. and Mrs
fobey at about eight o'clock, each car
rying token of their appreciation of
these two coming into the neighborhood
to settle. The evening was a merry one
cards being in order for those VINO
played, story telling and music occupy
ing portion of the fine. 1t was certain
~ a pleasant meeting of neighbors and
friends, and all enjoyed themselves to the
limit The tables fairly groaned under
the good things to eat. Ice cream of al
most every kind was served, and cakes
galore. and then some. After the tables
had been cleared, cigars and pipes were
lighted.
The pupils of Bolton Hill school who
won high rank in Geography last month
were r. f. Humphrey, Martha Viola
Haskell Helen Knowles, Iva Howe VIII
berta Savage. Archie Humphrey, Arelene
Pearl and Dahlia Oliver, each winning
100 per cent, Frank Haskell 81 per cent
and Madeline Merrill 50 per Dent
Four of the ninth grade pupils attepdel
thes praying and pruning demonstration
at the orchard of l.. w. Mason or
Wednesday OF last week.
NORTH-Kennebec Lodge No 12l.
T. o. Q. f. accompanied by Vassal-
horo Rabplsah Lodge win obSerye the
93rsi anniversary of Odd Fellowship by
attending religious services at the
Baptist church in this village next
Sunday, May .. All visiting Odd Eel
lows are cordially invited to join SER
vice at 1880 A. M.
The funeral of the late Hannah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

"a dispatch was received by the po-
lice hcfeS about 12.s0. Monday night,
from the Maine Central officials at
Brunswick ,that four men. who had
attempted to break into car at the
latter place. were on the head end of
the l o'clock train, due here from the
West and that they wanted the police
of this city to capture them. An at
tcmptsHas made to get them at Rich
mond. but failed. When the train ar
rived here, there were two of the four
men between the tender and the bag
gage ear and an attempt was made to
arrest them, bysyNight officers CusiclS
and Andrews. The men ran and were
chased up the Causeways above the
Milton granite shed. where they dis
appeared, The OFFICERS fired in the
air several times, but the men failed
to halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
WHiTEFlELD.
MT. VERNON.

With this week, he evening services
of the Baptist church begin on sum
mer time. 7.30 o'clock.
The monthly conference meeting of
the Baptist church will be held, next
Saturday afternoon, May 4, at r. M.
The treasurer Will present his annual
report at that meeting. All members
of the church are wanted to attend
Next Sunday MAY 5. the Baptist Sum
day school viii hold it's annual meet
ing: with election of officers and report
of treasurer. The church win observe
the ordnance of the Lords Supper.
Immediately after the Sunday school
session.
Here is feature of Mount Vernon
High school which may not have been
known hitherto even to some of the
school friends, nor to the majority of
our citizens: THE Progressive Liter
airy Society," organized during the
present school year. The officers for
this term are: President, Miss Jennie
Pike; vice president. Miss Jennie Car
son; secretary, Miss Florence Mansur;
treasurer, George Blake. The meetings
occur once in three weeks, on Friday
afternoon, beginning at the close of
school recess. The meeting of last Fri
day was especially interesting. the
program being as follows: Singing, by
society: reading, Theo Chase; cornet
duet, Kenneth Mooer and Harold Far
rand: debate, From Which Does the
Mind Gain More knowledge. Reading
or observation Affirmative. Villa
Young and Arson Williams: negative.
Ola Fairbanks and Ralph Curtis; se-
lection. II, S. Orchestra; recitation, Ida
Russ; SOLO Hazel Hopkins; reading.
Katherine Weiser; reading, Ruby Rob-
inson; music. II. s. Orchestra; read
ing Of High School Budget" by sew
eral members; recitation. Walter Bean.
singing. Nearer My God, to Thee. "
society.
Mrs. Carrie Fairbanks has gone TO her
summer establishments at Belgrade
Lakes.
The village district school was closed
during the second half of last week, be-
cause of illness of the teacher. Mrs Ger
trude Baron.
Miss Marion Thompson is assisting Mrs
Jennie Mansur at the Mount Vernon
House.
Miss Julia Williams spent Saturday and
Sunday at home. She likes her school
work in Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
MONA THE WINNER
OF Bout With Mckinnon, Having
Seven of the Ten Rounds.

New York, April 30.--Isob Mocha of
Milwaukee had the better of seven of
the 10 rounds he fought with Bill Nc
Kinnon of Boston at the St Nicholas
A. c.. here, tonight. Two rounds We're
even and McKinnon took the honors
in the second. Mocha weighed in at
1927 pounds, ringside. while McKin-
Honstipped the beam at Isl.
MrKinnon was fast and had the
benefit Of the reach. but the blows he
landed, mostly right swings, appeared
to lack force. Moha used left jabs
and right uppercnts to the body and
chin to good effect, occasionally put
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

The comedy. An Old Sweetheart OF
Mine.f with tableau.s which is to be
presented in Library hall. Thursday
evening. under the auspices of the Uni
versaiist church, is said to be one OF
the Lest ever presented in the city.
1t was written by James Whiteomh
Eiley and is TO be read by Rev. John
Tvans. Others taking part are Misses
Ida Jsowen. Louise Martin. Frances
parr.,, Ruth hunt. Alice Williams.
Ieona Esponnette. Constance Turner,
Eugene Evans. Charles Hildreth. ROD
ert Williams. John Martin and George
Standisl,. A dance will commence at
\ O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
The Engineers
Strike Is Ayerted.

New York April S0.-The threaten
ed strike of engineers of the 50--rail-
roads east OF Chicago, was averted,
tonight. by the signing of an arbitra-
ton agreement between the two COM
mittees representing the railroads and
the engineers.
sist of seven members, one from the
railroads. one from the engineers and
the other five to be appointed by the
two. If the two fail to agree on the
five umpires. Chief Justice White,
Commissioner of Labor Neill and
Judge Knapp will be asked to make
the appointments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
SCH. JAMES DuFFIELE LOST.
Goes Ashore, Tuesday Morning, on
Cape Henlopen-Crew Saved.

Lewes, Del, April 50 Driven before
a 30-nlile gale, the schooner James
Duiield with cargo of hroNnstone
from Portland, Conn. for Pliiladel-
pima. went ashore in fog ON the
point of Cape Henlopen, early today.
The crew of five men were taken off
by the Cape Henlopen life savers A
high wind is blowing and the schoon-
or is breaking up. She is 122 feet long
and was built in 1889. Her home port
is Hartford. Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
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Attention!
Automobile Buyers.

We have the E. M. F. and
Flanders cars in stock for i'm
mediate delivery. We are the
only concern in Central Maine
carrying cars in stock. You
can pick out your car, ride in !
it and take it home with you.
-f8sa# - pss
We have already sold and
delivered t hirty 1912
E. M. f. and Flanders Cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

The City OF Bangor left here. Tues
day. promptly at 3.s5, carrying "a small
list of passengers but a large amount
OF freight. Among those from this city
hounn for Boston We're: Mrs. E. l..
jerks, A. II. Davis, who has been Wis
iting here. returned to Brockton: @. @.
Turner CT Main avenue, Farmingdale.
and ius-brether,s Arson Turner of To-
gus. wepts To- Winthrop, Mass; Robert
BarbS 40 Bostons A number of sol
diers from the Togus Home also left,
TucsdaV tor Boston. Harry J. stone
is the Gardiner agent, this year, the
same as he was, last year, with Her
bert Spear rs clerk The transfer
boat at this port Tuesday morning.
and trDrderred the passengers and
baggage for upriyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

Court Robert Emmett, F. Of A.
initiated class of 10 candidates
Tuesday evening" The attendance
was good and the meeting was
very interesting one for the members
one of the best held for some time
After the ceremonies and the business
meeting was over, the members and
their guests retired to the band,Ht
hall. where a supper was given, and
later cigars were passed around and
the evening was pleasantly passed
Grand Chief Ranger J. j. White of
Augusta vas present and added much
of interest. -