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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Fire in the Factory

At every point in your fac
tory where flames are likely
TO break out, place . PYRENE
Fire Extinguisher.
Il will smother any incipient
fire, no matter what its origin
or environment. Don't stand
helplessIy by after the flames
are discovered. USE YOUR
WITS and a PYRENE Ex-
tinguisher.
PYRENE is a combination of
powerful gases in liquid form
which when subjected to a tenn
perature Of 200 degrees or
above, Is instantly transformed
into . heavy, dry, cohering,
non-poisonous gas blanket.
This simply separates the
flame from the burning SUBJ
stance by LIFTING OFF THE
FLAMES. 1t is the most eff
ficient extinguisher for hand
ling fires in gasoline, oils, acety-
lene and all other highly in
flammable materials. Being a
non-conductor it can be used
with absolute safety on cleo
trical fires.
Size, 3 in. in diameter; Ia in. long.
Weight, filled, five pounds. Price,
eaameI, s.; Brass 81; nickel So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Fresh supply of Page & Shaw's and
the Apollo high grade chocolates in
beautiful sealed packages. These are
the best goods made. Our Saturday
sale on chocolates is increasing, be-
cause we sell the best goods for the
money. Ace. chocolates in a neat box.
large assortment for 29c. full pound
box. Epicurean doc. assorted choio-
lates in fancy box only &c. A good
package assorted chocolates only 25e.
H. boxes; Banquet nut caramels
wrapped only zoe. pound. Ice cream.
college ices, milk and egg shakes.
Moxie, Poland Spring water served ev
cry day in the Year. at Beane's corner
drug store. Electric car tickets for
sale here Ii for Soc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Thursday evening was the occasion
of delightful Surprise party given
to Mrs. l.. ]. Dewar at her home on
Loudon Hill, in honor of the anniver-
sary of her birth. The whole affair
was the result of the efforts of her
daughters, Misses Jessie and Lila De-
war, and Miss Stinchfield. and the
many intimate friends and neighbors
invited had no regard of the weather
being very much absorbed in the pro-
ceedings. The evening was pleasantly
passed. Miss Jessie Dewar acting as
hostess, rendering many beautiful Sc
lections on the piano. Dainty refresh
ments We're served at late hour, the
occasion closing With numerous con-
CALCULATIONS to Mrs. Dewar. The fam
| lily will soon leave Hallowell for Kit
terry, where Mr.. Dewar has already
gone to take. charge of the electric
power station. Their departure will be
regretted by host of friends, made
| during their six years of residence in
| this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
MT. VERNON.

WEST-Miss Lueie Brown. teacher
of the West Mt. Vernon school, is at
tenoing the State convention at Port
land and will visit at her home in
South Windham, returning to her
school. Monday.
it is understood that there will be
preaching services at the Free Baptist
church, oct. q at go p. NJ, weather
permitting Rev Mr.. Mitchell, who is
supplying for Rev. F. w. Klein, viii
occupy the pulpit.
c. e. Williams is having some shin
Cling done TO his buildings.
Robins are quite numerous for TINS
time of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
U. OF MAINE
Varsity Football Team Leaves for
Lewiston With Crowd of Rooters.

orono, Me, Oct. 25.-(SpeciaD.- The
Varsity football team left on the 1915
train. today. for Lewiston TO be in read-
ness for the Bates Maine game, Satur-
day. The team will make its headquar-
ters at the Dewitt House while in Lew
iston. The remainder of the squad will
go to Lewiston on the special train which
leaves Orono al go, Saturday morning.
1t is expected that practically the whole
student body will go to the game, Sat
urday, to cheer the team to victory.
Coach Reilly has been putting the team
through hard practice, this week, ii
preparation for the first championship
game. The greater part of the week hai
been devoted to, perfecting several new
plays which will keep the Bates mel
guessing. There was no scrimmage las
night. but the team was put through
| long signal practice and given practic
| In catching and running back punts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

assisted by the pastors of the other
churches Mr.. Osborne has already
taken the census of 20 families and re-
corded the name of the head of the
family. residence. occupation. wife's
name, names and ages of children,
other members of family, names of
servants, members attending church,
members of church, members OF Sun
day school. oral standing of family,
church denomination. economic stand
ing Of family educational standing of
family social standing of family, lit
erary rovisions. His report shows
that there are a great many people
who are waiting for somebody to take
an interest in them. At every house at
which he called he was asked to cali
again. He found people that though
they have lived in Skowhegan for 10
wears, yet a minister had never called
upon them before, and this was found
on some of the main streets of the
town The business men are taking an
interest in the work, and believe that
II will be for the good of the town.
Offices on Water street have been en-
gagged, which will be the headquarters
of the ministers and OF the Y. NJ
G. A.
The town will be divided into Sec
tions and each section allotted to peo-
pie in the various churches to make
the census.
Charles c. Cleveland will move his
hen ranch to his place on Main street,
formerly owned by his grandfather.
Calvin Cleveland.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Harry Dinsmore, who
have been in Boston for two weeks on
business, have returned home.
William Walker returned. Thursday
night, from Lewiston. where he had
been for>two days.
Mr.. ara Mrs. Edward Bean of Au-
gusta came here, Thursday night, to
pass their honeymoon. Mrs. Bean, who
was Miss, Sarah Bolgier, and Mr. Bean,
were married, last week, and they will
visit Mrs. Beams father. William Boil
gier of this town. Mr.. Bean is cloth
Ter in Augusta, and the couple will
make their home there.
Sheriff John A. Mooers was in Oak
land, Thursday, on business.
Justice Leslie Cornish will return
here, Nov. Z, to conduct cases from the
equity docket of the supreme court.
The case TO come before the eouit -
that of Bowman Hardware Co. ct ais,
VS. Timothy Il. Barrett. Plaintiffs ASK
that they be paid for material from
the property. Which is block on Wa
ter street, where the material was
used. The presiding justice at the De
eember term of court will be A. M.
Spear.
Hon. s. w. Gould will soon go into
the grocery business and will use IL
part OF his block under Hotel Oxford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
WEST GARDINER.

POND ROAD-Arthur Read was a
business visitor in Waterville last Fri
day
+ Miss Dorothy Akeroid of Boston,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Burnham went to Augusta
last Saturday to visit friends.
Miss Avis Hall of Cedar Grove was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Lunt.
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. E. L. Norton spent the week
end with relatives in lewiston
]. w. Lunt visited friends in Rich
mond. Sunday.
Miss Mabel Dingley and Arthur
Lancaster of Richmond visited at E. L.
Norton's, Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Goodwin visited friends
in Gardiner, Monday and Tuesday,
Mrs. Oliver Merrill and children of
the Gardiner farm, called on relatives
in town, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
HALLOWELL-.
Funeral, Friday, Of Late
Capt. Ephraim Perry.
Surprise Party for Mrs. |. J.
Dewar, LoudOn Hill
Two Football Gainesville Old South
Game Supper.

The funeral of the late Capt Eph-
rain Perry was held, Friday after
noon, at the residence of his son, Wal
lace II. Perry, No 6S Second street.
MIR. Perry was quiet citizen. He was
a member of the Shilohites and the
funeral services were in charge of
the members OF that society, Rev. e.
II. Upper, who delivered the eulogy,
and Rev. r. Morrison, who offered
prayer. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Tup-
per, wives of the officiating clergy
men. sang three selections with ten
der effect. The remains will be taken,
Saturday morning, on the 6.3S train.
to Camden, for burial in the family
lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Church Notices.

First Universalist church. Rev j. w
Steele pastor; Preaching at 1920 A. NJ.
Sunday school at 1l.45 A. NJ
st. Matthew's church. Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingston rector t21st Sunday after Trim
ity): Morning worship and sermon al
A. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. II
L.. Nichols pastor: 1890, public worship
with sermon by pastor. Has, Sunday
school; 3, Junior League; 6, Epworth
League devotional meeting; I, sermon Il
young women: subject: The Highest
Type of Womanly Beauty"
First Baptist church, Rev. w. F. Smith
pastor: Preaching at 1890 A. IA. sub
ieet; Christ in Our Ailments P. NJ
subject: TO Cheer and to Help" sun
day school at 1l.45 A. NJ.
Old South Congregational church. Rev
Fred Weston Stanley pastor: 1890 A. NJ
subject, The Dang 3" of the Dead
Lived: - Z. NJ. sab ect. THE Poet "a
an interpreter of Common Life" sun
day school at Has A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

William Elliott Yeaton, for many
years resident of Auburn. died at tht
Central Maine General hospital in
Lewiston at APO p. NJ, Thursday, fol-
lowing an injury received. late, Tues
day afternoon. His condition was crit
ical from the start and his recovery
was hardly expected. Mr.. Yeaton was
kicked by horse while at work on
the farm of Charles Small at New
Gloucester, where he and Mrs. Yeaton
lived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
PROMPT ATTENTION

To orders received over the phone
pleases the customers at ID. c. Skillin's
Grocery Store. Traders at this store
find it very convenient to step to the
phone and give their order. and there
is some satisfaction in doing business
in this manner when courtesy awaits
You at the other end of the wire.
Phone 751-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Penobscot Association of Congrega-
tional churches and ministers met
with the church at Holden, Tuesday,
Oct. % A perfect day, most gener
Gus hospitality on the part of the en-
pertaining church, representative
gathering of pastors and delegates,
and a program of much interest con-
spired to make a day of great profit
and enjoyment. At the forenoon ses-
sion the scribe pro tempore, Prof
Calvin NJ. Clark. read an encouraging
report of the state of the churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
MANY ARE DOING IT.

It's surprising how many people are
taking advantage of the special offer
at Beane's Drug Store. Just think
s1.40 worth of merchandise-six cakes
of Palm Olive Soap" worth lac a cake,
and one bottle of Palm Olive Hair
Shampoo worth 50c-and all for ACC.
There's some here for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
THE CHILL IN THE ROOM.

Now's the time when oil heaters
have the call and the miller Heaters"
in many sizes, the kind with the nickio
trimming are displayed at The Decker
e. Day Hardware & Coal Co.'S Store
and prices for same are $3.50, $3.50 and
$500 You will appreciate an "oil heat.
er's" worth after you've used one a
few times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Quality All the Time.

Smokers of the G. B. NJ 10c cigar
remark that the quality" doesn't
change. There are reasons why this
cigar is being used more and more
each day as time rolls on-weli made,
from choicest tobacco stock and every
cigar as good as the one made just
before it. G. Il. NJ. Cigars make
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Mrs. Sadie Annis was called to
Rumford Falls Saturday, by the ILL
ness in the family of her sister. Mrs.
Frank McPhee. Word has since been
received that smallpox developed and
Mrs. Annis is now quarantined along
with the other members of the family
John McCurdy of Jamaica Plains
Mass, has bought the Atkins farm on
the Capen road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
R-U-AN ELK?

The stock of gold and diamond set
"Flk pins displayed at f: II. Wood
bury's jewelry store is causing no
end of favorable comment and many
1"Elks'' have already bought their pins.
1t would be worth your time to in
spect the line. Now that you are an
Elk, you should wear an ELK PIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The special sermons to the young
men and women in the Methodist
Episcopal church have proven to be
very popular, large numbers having
attended the three already given. Mr..
Nichols will preach. Saturday eve
ming, the last in the series and will
take for his subject 1.-THE Highest
Type of Womanly Beauty" Fred D.
Bates will supplement the singing of
the chorus choir by one of his delight
full solos that have taken so Well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Despite the heavy rain storm that
was falling at the time the Game sup
per at the Old South vestry, Friday
night, was well attended and the af-
fair passed off in a most pleasant man
ner. Ex-Mayor F. S. Wingate was
the prime mover in the entertainment
and his dozen men with whom he had
been surrounded as attendants Were
equally active. The wants of the peo-
pie were carefully looked after. The
bear meat was finely prepared by Jo-
seph Pinkney, the colored chef at the
Hallowell House. The financial success
was brimful of returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The Randolph Grammar school Sec
ond team defeated the Plumer Street
school team. Friday morning, on
Quimby Field by a score of IL To 0.
These same teams will meet again,
Saturday, for return game on the
Randolph grammar school grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

One of Mansions market teams got
into trouble. Friday forenoon. On Win
ter street, when the horse put a leg
through a culvert in the road. 1t was
nearly an hour before the animal was
released and he escaped with but
slight injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Il. h. S. %; c. c. S. IS.

In an exciting game of basketball, Fri
day, the Clark Grammar school five were
easily defeated by the II. II. $. aggrega-
ton by n score of % to 49, Claire Fish
and Falconi featured for the High
school. while Nichols and Celia Fish eX-
celled for the Grammar school. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Frederick Clark.

Frederick Clark of this city passed
away, at $50 p. NJ. Friday. Age "a.
Funeral services will be held. at 2 p.
NJ, Sunday. from the home of S. H.
Whitcomb and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Three men were in the municipal
court, Friday, charged with intoxica-.
ton, One of them, an old soldier, was
allowed to return to the Home. The
other two paid fines and We're dis
charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Hallowell enjoys a great privilege.
These Saturday low special prices at
Weber & Hewett's branch store, bet
ter appreciate and encourage the en-
terprise. Sugar. candy, bromagelon
sweet potatoes and onions. All special
prices today Help the fancy bakery
maintain favorable prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

eleven received its second defeat, Friday,
Is to 0. from the hands of the Centrar
Street Grammar boys of Gardiner. The
local boys put up a fine article in the
line of football. but We're no match for
the plucky downriver lads Latin proved
himself no amateur at the game, while
Fish, Johnson, Bush and Hanley all
played fine games. The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

A Democratic rally was held, Friday
evening, in City hall, the speakers be-
ing United States Senator C. r. Johnson
of Wateville and Prof IA. W. Kidder,
principal of the High school. The au-
dience was apparently well pleased with
the speeches. Democrats from the three
cities were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Frank Is. Moody. one of the assist
ant foresters of Michigan called, Fri
day, on his, former classmate, Dr. f.
NJ. Cole of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Rev Canon r. W. Plant returned,
Friday, from Providence, r. l., where
he has been attending a conference
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The Gardiner High school football
team win go to Westbrook, Saturday,
for a game with the Westbrook Semi
nary team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

William Il. Neal of Boston, who was
the guest of Gardiner friends for n
short time this week, left, Friday, for
Rochester, n. Fl. ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Rev, Carl NJ. Garland, superintendent
of the Rockland division of the Meth
odist Church, is the guest of Rev f
V. Stanley. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Miss Annie Smith, who has been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Frost, start
ed, Friday, ON the return trip to her
home in Los Angeles, Calf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Miss Louise Perry a Deaconness of
Portland, was in town, Friday. called
here by the death of her grandfather,
the late Capt. Ephraim Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The Senior class or the High school
is to serve a Halloween supper Sat
urday evening, Nov. 2, IN Grand Army
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Mrs; Lizzie Wyman and daughter.
Miss Ynba Wyman. of Randolph. left,
Friday for a visit in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The choir of the st. Matthew
church is making plans for a Hallowe-
en- supper, to be given, Wednesday.
Oct 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

MISS Annie Rice returned Friday,
to Lynn, Mass, after visit in this
city with Mrs. Whalen. Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
LOCAL NOTICE.

w. It. Pierce. d. NJ. D., has removed
to 273 Water street. oct19d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNlNE-
Look for the signature of E. w GROW ~.
Cures. a Cold in One Day, Cures Grip In
Two Days. &c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
FOR RENT

November 1st at 1871 Main Ave, Farm
ingdale. Two tenements, first and Sec
ond floor. Six rooms and bath. Electric
lights, water and every modern improve
ment. Call. telephone or write S. G.
DECKER, 1855 Water St. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

MIS- Charles II. GRAY left Friday,
iof VISIT of several days in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
GARDINER.
Tslsphons a7-W.

II. f. Merriam was in Portland. Fri
day, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Mrs William CHM went to Portland.
Friday, for brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Miss NJ. E. Coughlin has returned
from an extended trip To- Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. NJ. Johnson have
returned to their home at q Warren
street, after a brief trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
MISS EMMA PEASLEE

Will open a studio for
VOICE CULTURE
at her home on Cobbossee Ave, and will
take pupils at the studio or Vat their
homes as preferred. Appointments made
personally or by phone. Phone 1871
Gardiner.
oct5, sat-wed,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Ralph Moore, Maine '16, is the guest
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. c.
Moore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Change Of Location.

Chin Lee will change his laundry after
Monday, October q, from S26 water
street to $50 Water street, Canter biock:
where he will be pleased TO see al OF
his customers. octSln1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Central 10; Clark o.
The Clark Grammar school football
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-08

coating or applied T. floor cracks. OIL
Of turpentine. corrosive sublimate. or
boiling hot water may be used for the
purpose Of destroying both the adults
and the eggs.
"None Of the insect powders are par
ticularly effective. Eumigation by burns
Ing sulphur in the proportion Of two
pounds to 1000 cubic feet OF air space.
after closing all the cracks through
which the gas might escape. is ef-
ncacicus. The sulphur should be burn
ed in an iron pot which is set upon
bricks resting in tub of water. to
obviate fire danger. Hydrocyanic acid
gas is of course very efficient, but 1t
should always be borne in mind that
this Is very dangerous and highly
poisonous agent. One way to produce
it is to place in an ordinary granite or
earthenware vessel. common CONNER
cial sulphuric acid and then after hav-
ing made sure that there will be no
further cause to enter the room, to
drop into the acid thick paper bag
containing potassium cyanide. Then
get out of the room quickly. close the
door tightly and seal up any cracks
around 1t witt, paste and paper. Great
caution must be used in entering the
room again, and 1t must be thoroughly
aired before occupation. This method
of fumigation should be applied only
by experts.
1.-THE bed-bug has two enemies, the
ordinary cockroach and the little red
ant. 1t is rather questionable whether
it is wise to introduce these insects
| into house for the purpose of destroy
ing bed-bugs. 1t is a good deal like
boiling cabbage in house to take
away the smell Of fresh paint. To get
! rid of the cabbage smell you have to
1 burn the house"