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Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
ShaKneNu Him

"Good-by foreverl' said the young man. eoldly. as he prepared to depart. "1 leave you now, never to return"
 "Good-by." said the fair maid in the parlor scene. But before you go let me remind you that you can tele- phone me in the morning ever so much cheaper than you can send a messenger, and you can buy me box of chocolates with the difference"
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
ArrAwAueaN

Il, 7eerge k. Bishop and Luiuviee !lfi 1Ieti,tiilhgw ,t aT visited friends in Cen tiai ais. They also visited the ruins VI Lonsdale mill that sunk in the sIouhd aoout 4O feet. It was said that si't hliii had been built on quick sand.
 Deior Masseu and Edward Knight ol bailouYtile took joy ride on their motor cycles starting from Ballouville gong 10 banieison, from there to Prov luenee, there stepping for dinner and continuing to Moonsoeket, then to central Falls to Pswtuoket and back nome covering the distance in about seven hours.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
hnM's This :?

n.- ore Hundred Dollars Reward 10 mc oneI .f cs,srrb that cannot be cured by HaIl's Csisrrh Cure.
 'i-A FJ. CHENEY $ co. Toledo O.. ~ ,As undersigned have known F. J.. "e, .tr 1or me last IS wears. and believe him Cnsnl Ce;lv honorable in all business transactions peilisse.s ss:s,eisIlv able 10 carry out any obllg.- dons made by his firm
 -' w.Lprse, K1SSAs & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. u.Ts Catarrh Cure $ taken internally sc- no directly upon the blood and Ia n0eon, ecu, . sur. fsees of the system. Ies,ln sm nsg;s,s rr1ee s'1 ttsII,. Family Pills for constipation
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
SeYerc Reflection.

A discussion on appointments to the Most Noble Order of the Thistle gave rise to a caustic saying on the part of Disraeli. Among the names suggest ed was that of certain peer. who dis played more zeal than judgment in his support of the Conservative party. "Oh. no!" remarked his ungrateful chief. T couldn't give Lord - the Thistle. He'd eat 1t"
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Matter of Supply.

The witness testified that he had been knocked down by a motor-car and that the chauffeur. who was joy riding, had given no warning of his approach. Do you mean" asked the judge, that he didn't have hornf No, your honor." replied the witneas- "I think he'd had too many
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27

Two years ago MT. Tourtellotte founded S400,000 memorial high school at Thompson, his birthplace, in honor of his two daughters, Harriet Frances and Frances Harriet, both of whom are dead. While Mir. Tourtel- Iotte was not noted for his charity, he never missed an opportunity to do il charitable act, always unbeknown to the public because of his modesty-
 MT. Tourtellotte is survived by his wife, Harriet Arnold Tourtellotte, who he married in New Yoak city 47 years ago.
 A special train on the Milwaukee railroad was. engaged by Mrs. Tourtei- lotte to take the body of her husband to Winona where it vas Al ried beside those os their daughters. The train left Minneapolis at 10 a. Rl. Saturday and arrived in Winona atg IF. m.
 The funeral was held at Wood lawn cemetery there. MT. Tourisalotte was member of the G. A. K.for many years and members of the Winona and Minneapolis posts attended ahe ser vices. Dr. Frank Doran, pastsr of the Central Methodist church, preached the funeral sermon.
 JOSEPH E. MARCY
 Joseph E. Marcy, a former resident Of Webster, passed away at his home in Pasadena, California. Sept. l3th'ade had been in declining health for soaae two years, able to enjoy out-of-doei life, taking daily walks about the city Ten days previous to his death he had acute indigestion which greatly redue- ed his strength, but hope for his re- coyery was entertained. The end came suddenly, not waking from sleep.
 He was born in Eastford, Aug. l, 1857. He passed his early years ln his native town, enlisting as soldier ID the Civil war in 1862, member of to. D, 18th Regiment of Connecticut Vol unteers. Returning to Eastford al the close of the war he engaged in meFean- tile business. In lS65 he married Mary A, second daughter Of Captain Jonathan Skinner of Eastford. Alter several years he removed to Webster where for 35 years he made his home He was actively interested in the Ma thaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., holding hn J al years, quartermaster He was regular attendant at the Melhodls' church and a generous supporter of lt' various interests. He was Of an ear nest, sincere nature, loyal to his friends and ever ready to render service. ht retained to the last kindly interest IL his old friends.
 The death of his wife occurred aoou' fifteen months sprevious, both being buried in Mountain View cemetery Pasadena, California.
 FRANK FIREMAN.
 Frank Brenan, an old resident o Putnam, died al his home on Pomffe street Tuesday, aged 5s years. lie ha' been in poor health for a number O years and unable to be at his work q The mill of the Putnam Woolen oo He IS survived by son and daughter Funeral services .were held al o' Mary's church this Thursday morn Ing. Burial was in St. Maryis ceme tery.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Mere Matter of Choice

Marie" asked the star of her maid. gazing perplexedly at her reflection in the mirror, what was l about to do sstep into the bathtub or go on the stage?" Marie shrugged her shoul- .oers How can I tell? Mademoiselle is dressed for either. r."-Judge-
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Truthful Advertlsinq.

A strong movement is on foot to make advertising truthful. one of the startling results being that mer- chant offers cracked good patent leather shoes at three dollars pair. -Toronte Mall and Empire.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Acnent Innn preserved.

ft is a curious fact that in the Ba- hama islands. which were settled more than two hundred years ago. by Lon doners, the Coekney dialect is as strong as 1t is in Cheapside.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mir. and Mrs. William J. Myers well comed a grandson at their home Sep tember 26, being the second son of Rev. and Mrs. Il. F. Graham of Union.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
sut That's Plenty

fit wasn't for what the lawyers do to 'em, few criminals would get any punishment whatever-Exchange.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

The legal voters of the Town of Thompson are hereby warned to meet al Town HaN on
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27

Dated at Thompson, Sept 25. 1912
 39-2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In the municipal court at Rumford
Falls, Wednesday, Angie Bishop was
acquitted on the charge of selling
milk below the standard. Jas X.
Welch was found guilty and fined $50
and costs, while Alton Dolloff, r. T..
House, II. l.. Thurston and Edward
Lufkin were fined $40 and costs on
similar charges. Those convicted APP
pealed.
The statement of the financial con-
dition of Franklin county. made pub
lie, Wednesday, by j. p. Flint OF
Pennington, county treasurer, shows
liabilities Of 16,33507 and resources OF
$16,959.51. This is the first time in
years that the resources of the coun-
ty have exceeded the liabilities. The
expenditures for the year were $685.
35S.79 an increase of $500 over 1916
and Just the amount the four murder
trials of the year cost the county
Unpaid county taxes assessed in 1911
are due from towns to the amount OF
S5963.23, and there is $492s.51 due for
taxes on wild lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
DEATH COMES UNEXPECTEDLY.
Man Who Previously Loneed to Die,
Killed by Accident.

Louisville, Ky. Jan. H.-Death,
which he So eagerly sought a few
months, ago while out of work. came
unexpectedly to John NJ. McCord, yes-
terday afternoon, when he was killed
at one of the barns of the Louisville
Street Railway Co, where he had Sc
cured employment only a few days
age.
\ few weeks ago McGord walked
into the office of Prosecuting Attorney
Harry Robinson of the police court
ana startled that official by asking to
be given 4 permit To kill his wife and
three children and end his own life.
He said he had beer without work
for several months and that his fam
lily were destitute. Having tried in
vain to secure work. Mccord said he
had concluded To kill his family and
then end his own life, but he did not
wish II break any law in so doing and
desired to know if he could not secure
Permit that would leealize the act.
McCord was placed in custody, but
was later released after authorities
had investigated conditions at the
mans home and supplied the immedi-
ate wants of his family. A few days
age McCord secured employment
washing ears in one of the barns of
the Louisville Street Railway Co. Yes
terday afternoon he was struck by a
car backing into the barn and knock
ed into repair pit, receiving injuries
that resulted in his death a few min
flutes later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Red sox Quartet-Opera House.

a good sized audience was in attend
ance at the initial number of the Red
Sox Quartet AT the Opera house, yester-
day afternoon, and came away with a
satisfied smile on their countenances and
Il conscience that felt free as to dis
charging a debt to tired soul. The
speed boys are sure dispellers of gloom,
Their singing ranks we'll with that of any
"Gregorian Chanters'' or Goethe Inter-
prefers of Classics" etc. etc, that have
been at this house in the same role, be
sides being four of the best athletes of
the country and promising timber for
world champions in the race for the pen
nant the coming season. This is one
grand chance to see four notables, espe-
cially "Buck" O'Brien. the phenomenal
find"
The pictures are all TO the good that
have been chosen for today's showing.
and you have combination in the Red
SoX Quartet and the moving pictures
that will not be excelled for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
NOT ENOUGH.
Kentucky Woman Wage Farmers Aver
$3.50 Per Wosk.

Louisville k Jan. 1l.-At least 1876
Kentucky women ar wage earnerS, max
ing an average of S5.a6 Il week, while $3.50
is bare living Waee This is according
u tie report Of n commission to investi-
gate the conditions of working women
in Kentucky which was appointed by for
mer Gocernor Wilson. and which made
public its findings, yesterday. The sum
$3.50 is reached as the lowest amount for
which a woman who must support herself
can provide food lodging, clothing and
get her laundry done and allow nothing
for emergencies or luxuries. Tables pre-
pared by the commission show that out
of $3.50 women and girls working in mills,
candy manufactures. stores. telephone
exchanges and laundries, $50 per cent.
receive less than $3.50. and their average
wage is s6.22 The most numerous class
of industrial women workers in Kentucky
is in the tobacco trade. In q establish
ments visited. 3045 women are employed
and their average weekly wage is s4.62.
Numerous reforms are urged upon the
state legislature by the commission, the
expenses of which were met by volunta-
ry contribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
CITY COUNCIL MAY ASK
For Resumption of Service on State
Street and at North End.

1t is understood that at the meet
ing, Monday evening. of the city coun-
ell an attempt viii be made to pass
an order demanding of the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville St. Ry., that
service upon State street and the
north end of Water street be resumed
at once.
Those who favor such action declare
that it is in accord with Chapter 13T
of the Private and Special Laws
passed by the 18th Legislature. The
first section of this act provides that
no corporation granted right or To-
cation in the streets of Augusta shall
abandon, or discontinue the use of a
portion OF said location. without the
consent of the municipal officers.
Section Of the act provides that
any part Of location granted as in
Section / of this act, which has been
discontinued or abandoned without
the consent of the municipal officers
snail forthwith be resumed and re-
stored to the use for which such To-
cation was granted, upon order oil
the municipal officers.
Section 3 Of the act is as follows,
To enforce the provisions Of this act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Capt. VIM. j. Wilson
Dies at Topsham.

Brunswick. Me. Jan. f-(SpeciaD.
Capt. William j. Wilson died, early
this morning, at his home in Top
sham, aged 50 years. Capt. Wilson
was for - years member of the
National Guard of the state of Maine,
eulisting May "A. 1889 as a private in
the Fisst Battery light .trtilIerH Of
brunswick, and retiring il May 1908
as captain OF Company X, First In
fantry. \. q. :. Nj
capt. Wilson, during his long SER
vice. was held in the highest esteem
rs both officers and men. He vas a
hard conscientious worker. always
willing 70 do his share, and never
showing favoritism.
capt. Wilson was prominent in odd
Fellowship. having been past grand of
Hejepscot Lodge, No. 10. and past chief
patriarch Of Casco EncampHent, No.
3. af Brunswick. He also belonged to
both the grand lodge and the grand
encampineut.
capt Wilson is survived by his
wife and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur c.
NoSes Of Fr1cport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Installation and
inspection King
Co.,No.4, U.R.K.P.

The installation of officers and in
spection of King Co, No. 1. Uniform
Rank, K. of p, was held. Thursday
evening, at the armory of the COM
pany and was witnessed by officers of
Maine Brigade and by guests from
Bayard Co, No. of Waterviile.
The brigade and regimental officers
present were: Gen. Charles X. Camp
bell Of Livermore Falls, brigade COM
mander; Col Edgar J. Brown of Wa
terville, assistant adjutant general:
Col Charles F. Sturtevant of Augusta.
brigade quartermaster; Col 7. NJ.
Ware Of Augusta, commander of the
Sd Regiment Lieut.. Col. Hiram O.
Ray of Waterville. battalion adjutant;
Capt. Joseph Fl. Whitehouse of Wins
low. adjutant of Sd Resiment; Capt.
+. c. Deering. regimental quartermas-
ter; Major George i. Frye and Lieut..
W. c. Smith Bayard Co.. No. 3, vas
represented by Capt. Ira W.. Cottrell.
Lieut.. James Coombs, Lieut.. Fred y.
McAlary and Sir Knight Kingsbury B.
Piper.
The inspection and the ceremony of
installation We're performed by Capt.
Joseph H. Whitehouse, as installing
land inspecting officer. The ceremony
was impressively performed and the
inspection of the company showed it
to be in very satisfactory condition.
The following officers were installed:
Captain, Leonard Y. Clark; LIST lieut.,
James c. Kirkpatrick: I'd lieut.. Ed
win c. Hendee; guard, Fred w. Page:
sentinel, Orrin Kicker: recorder w
Frank Herrick: treasurer, Herbert c.
Smith; commissary, Charles S. Dag
gett; chaplain. Everett J. Berry:
executive committee. +. w. Page, E.
j. Bessey, L. F. Kicker
The work was followed by a ban
quet and speeches by Gen. Campbell
Col. Ware, Major Frye, Capt White
house and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
ouossoc.KENNEBAGo LINE.
Directors of Rangeley Lakes g. Me
santc Railroad Vote to Build.

Portland, Me, Jan. 11.-Official an
Rangeley Lakes & Megantic Railroad
have voted to commence the construe-
ton of a line from Oquossoc, the pres
ent terminus OF the Portland & Range
ley division of the Maine Central Rail-
road, to Kennebago, distance of 10
miles. was made, Thursday, at the
Maine Central offices.
Work on the proposed line will start
as soon as the contracts are let. II
is believed that eventually the line
will be continued to Megantic, where
connections may be had with the
Canadian Pacific giving the Maine
Central a direct connection from Port
land to Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

the apples. He testified that he did not
sell the apples to Pike at that time.
but at a later date decided TO sell
them, and had Mr.. Gage, who was
manager of the Augusta Trust
Co.'S office in Winthrop. send word to
Pike. who was in New York at that
time.
Witness said that the apples We're
picked and placed in his barn by Mr..
Maxim. who was employed by Pike.
He testified that the apples being
stored in his barn caused him much
Inconvenience, and also injured the
barn to some extent ON account of the
weight of them. He said that Pike
came to him, later. and asked him for
pay for the 80 apple barrels that he
had used, and also for the Northern
Spy apples, which the witness had
picked up under the trees, previous
to his selling them to Pike. He told
Pike lie would not pay him for the
apples, but he was willing to pay for
the apple barrels, which he had used,
and would let the price of the apples
Offset the damage, which had been
done to the barn by storing them in it.
Court adjourned at $50 P. M. until
$50 4. NJ, Friday. and the case will
be submitted to the jury some time
during the forenoon.
The next case to be taken up is that
of Dougherty VS.. Goodwin. The attor-
ney for the plaintiff will be NJ. f.
Sawtelle, and W. NJ. Sanborn will ap-
pear for the defendant.
The following special jurors will re-
port for duty, Monday forenoon: O, J.
Husaey. Russell G. Aver, Vassalbore;
L. II. Hammond, c. II. Moore. Man
chester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
BURNED TO DEATH.
Mrs. Lucretia Barlow, Waldo, Loses
Life When Home Burns.

Waldo. Me, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Lucretia
Barlow, aged about 40, who lived
alone, lost her life. early today, in a
fire which destroyed her house and
barn. As her body was found just in
|side the door, it was evident she had
tried to escape. but was. overcome by
smoke or fire.
The fire originated in the house
from some unknown cause about A.
NJ, and when it was discovered the
house was filed with flames. She had
been living alone two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Frank Giguere, aged rs, was found
frozen to death in the dooryard OF
Mrs. Efie Griffin of Hilldale avenue,
Haverhill, Wednesday morning.
Gigaere had been doing chores for
Mrs. Griffin and was supposed to have
reported In time to start up the fires.
She arose at 9 O'Clock and found the
fires had not been attended to. Upon
going to the door she discovered the
old man lying face downward ON the
ice. Calling for aid she caused the po-
lice to he called. and they found that
the man was dead. Medical Examiner
erosion went to the scene and found
that Giguere had been frozen to death
within less than an hour, probably be-
ing stunned by fall and freezing to
death as he lay unconscious on the
ice. Aaa1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
SECURES BAILEY $4,000 REQUEST.
hildren's Home Society Complies With
Conditions Required by Donor.

The Maine Chldren's Home Society has
secured the $190.60 necessary to complete
the amount required to secure the $1,000
bequest of G. NJ. Bailey of Winthrop.
This puts $4,000 at the disposal of the So
ciety to be applied 10 the purchase of
land adjoining the home and the erection
of a stable.
Work has already begun upon the cell
lar of the stable, but was suspended ON
account of the snow and extreme cold.
Work upon the stable win be resumed in
the spring and pushed rapidly forward
10 completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The police believe that the charred body
of a man found buried in a carload of
cinders in West Brookville, last Monday,
is that of Theodore Furman of Middle
town, y. ", fireman on the Ontario &
Western Railroad, who has been missing
since the evening of Nov. 10, when he left
home to draw his months pay in the
railroad station, saying he would return
at once. He is thought to have been muir
dered for his money and the body Sc
creted among red-hot cinders from un-
der a locomotive boiler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
HOO D'SS
Pill. l. SSs: &: e:
Best for all liver ills. Try them
Daily ksnnebse Jcurna
Friday, January ~, 1912.
Cards. of thanks, obituary notices, re-
Telephone 1876

Cards. of thanks, obituary notices, res
ollltions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
All Advertising announcements of en-
terfainments whose object is the
raising of money viii be charged at
theArate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer TO advertisers
oeclpying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
HAVE YOU PILES?
Then Hem Rod Is, What You Want
A Guaranteed Internal Remedy.

Here is a physicians remedy, in sugar
coated tablets taken inwardly, that
cures all forms of piles and avoids pain
full operations as well as the common
odious treatments. 1t attacks the very
cause--bad circulation
. This This remedy is Dr; Leonhardt,s HEM
Co. and all druggists 81 for "A days
medicine and satisfaction guaranteed
Or. Leonhardt Co, Station Il, Buffalo, n
Y, Prop, Write for booklet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Funeral of Mrs. H. M. Perry.

The funeral of the late Mrs. II. NJ.
Perry was held at . o'clock, Thursday
afternoon. from the home, lis Grove
street. Rev Leroy w Coons, pastor of
the Winthrop Street Universalist
church. officiated in the presence of
relatives, neighbors and friends. The
floral tributes We're very beautiful. In
terment will occur, Friday, in Farm
inetnn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Wanted for Government Positions.

Ii you hold a Government position
you are located for life and at good
salary; $4,000 positions to be filed this
year Examinations for different
positions viii be held soon. l can fit
you to pass examinations for any of
the following positions. VIII furnish
all Textbooks free. Departmental
Branch, Railway Mail Clerk, Custom
House, Branch, Post Office Branch,
Clerk, Clerk Carrier Full particulars
sent free on request. Address "B, .
2o2 Baxter Block. Portland, Me.
jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

good. About a
year a 8 o W @
II e ard of DIR.
Miles Nervine,
and It certainly
h a s proved a
blessing to our
little girl She is
n o w apparently
cured and is en-
joying the b. st
of health. It's
over Il year since
she has had a
fit. We cannot
speak too highly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

S. S Norton. rural carrier on Route j,
is confined to his home on Florence
street with a severe. cold. His route IS
being taken during his illness by Jabez
TyleE Fred Perry, rural carrier on
Route 6, is also i'll with a cold at his
home on Northern avenue. Arthur a
Stevens is substituting for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Mrs. Thomas J. Lyons of East Crescent
street. was pleasantly remembered, Thurs
day, by shower of postal cards, on the
occasion of her birthday. A number of
frienas called to extend congratulations
and she received several beautiful and
usefl1 presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

d. 70. G. NJ. Harry! w. Reid and staff
wentsto winthrop, Thursday evening, 10
install the officers of Crystal Lodge, L.
o. O. f. He will install the officers of
Asylum Lodge of this city, Friday eye-
ningsl and, Saturday evening, will go to
Coopefs Mills to install the officers of
Sheepseot Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

My daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years. the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Annie Course of Fall River and
Samuel Sackenoff of Portland are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Chernowsky, Elm
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Miss Elsie Holway of Bingham is pass
ing few weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
George W. Motherwell, Cedar street.