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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
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BELFAST.

The light on the monument marking
the southern extremity of Steele's
ledge in the outer harbor, which has
been out for the past week, has been
put into commission again by the
lighthouse tender. which was in the
harbor for that purpose.
A special meeting of the school,
building committee was held, Friday
night, in the city clerks office, when
Mayor Hanson was instructed to
obtain legal advice as to the ways
and means of raising funds with
whichfo bid HE proposed three new
schoolhouges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
Soccer Football Results.

At Wood Island Park-Lynn Fosse 2
ST. George 0.
At Lowell-Bunting 0, Manchester, n
H, Light Blues, 0.
AT Worcestershire 6, Wor-
cester 1; Clan Scot 3, Maynard 2.
At Beverly-United Shoe 5, Wal
than 0.
AT Andover-Andover United A, Soutf
Lawrence /.
At Lawrence-Lawrence 5, Manches
ter IN. HI United 2.
At observation-disclosures 8, Fair
lawn /.
at Fitchburg-Milbury 3, Fitch
burg 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
BiddefOrd Man At
tempts WOman's Life

Lawrence, Dec. 22.-Having become
infatuated with Miss Amelia Lavalle.
an attractive milliner and dressmaker
who spurned his affections after size
had learned from his tfat ne vas a
married man. Noe j. Cartier. aged 81
Of 81 Main street. Biddeford, Me-, is al
legged to have made an attempt upon
her life shortly after s, Saturday night.
The shooting took place near the
corner of Broadway and Methuen
streets, Il block away from Essex
street, where Christmas shoppers
thronged the sidewalks. 'Fhe young wo-
mans bravery in graphing with her
assailant, after he had fired one shot
from mis- revolver. prevented him from
continuing his attack until John Haher
q Pacific mill Waterman and a spe-
cial policeman, overpowered and dis
armed him.
Charters shot went wild and Miss
Lavalle quickly seized his arm. The
shot and the cries of the woman at
tructed the attention of the Waterman
to the struggling couple. A note found
in Charters pocket when searched
at the police station read: MY right
name is n. ]. Charter, 81 Main street.
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lief that he may have contemplated
suicide after shooting Miss Levalle-
According to the latter. she and
Charter became acquainted at a dance
a couple of months ago. He had been
employed here several months and
reomed at 545 Essex street. He visited
her several times at her home, 626
Broadway, and his attentions We're
evidently favorably received until he
is said to have admitted that he had 81
wifesin Biddeford. Miss Lavalle claims
that she. told him not to come again,
but he, continued to force his atten-
tons upon her. Saturday afternoon, she
said, he came to her home and invited
her to accompany him to a dance. She
SAID that she refused. but in the
course of their conversation he learned
that she would be in the vicinity of the
Boston & Northern Street Railway
transfer station about s. Saturday eve
ming.
Charter met her there and engaged
in conversation. She said that he was
apparently under the influence of Ii
quor and in order to avoid a scene
she accompanied him to the locality
where the shooting took place.
In charging Charter with the at
tempt upon her life she said that when
she endeavored to leave him he de-
clared neither would leave the spot
alive, and with that he drew the re-
volver and fired. Miss Levalle was
frantically holding on to Charters
hand, in which he held the revolver
when Watchman Maher reached them
| Charter offered no resistance wher
| placed under arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23

ard Mrs. Leander Small.
D. Il. Cornish is in Boston and Lynn
for a few days.
Mrs Hinxman and two children and
Miss lnez Manwaring of Boston are to
noss the HOLIDAYS with Mr. and Mrs.
Manwaring on the White road.
Miss Edith Wood was q Bath WISH
tor, Tuesday
Mrs j. p. Carde and Mrs. w. s. Civ
en- were Lewiston visitors, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23


At the regular meeting of Gray
Grange wednesday night, Dec. is, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: Master, w. S. Allen;
overseer, Victor C. Yeaton; lecturer,
Mrs. Celia Doughty; steward, George
Doughty; assistant steward, III. Ches-
ter Marsden; chaplain, Mrs. Mary
Barton; treasurer, w. B. Sweetser;
secretary, Mrs. Inez Yeaton; gate
keeper. Josiah Allen; Ceres, Mrs. Jen-
ME Allen; Pomona, Mrs. Jennie Cole;
Flora, Mrs. Edith A. Cobb; lady as
sistant steward, Mrs. Alice Sawyer:
organist, Mrs. Mollie Merrill; ex-
ecutive committee, w. f. Allen, George
Doughty. II. Chester Marsden. The
installation will occur Jan. Is, when
an all day session will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
Wesley Bassett.

The death of Wesley Bassett &C.
Cured in the hospital, Sunday morn
ing, after long confinement there Mr.
Bassett was about 6S years OF age. he
served in Co. I, 10th Pa, during the
Civil War. He was admitted to the
Home from Philadelphia Nov. IL.
1908. 1t is understood that his family
re sides there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23

Mary e. Davis: 80 acres of land
bounded on north BY land OF
Augusta Water District. east
by land of III. #. Baker, south
by town line, west by lana OF
Augusta Water District, Shd
Loren Foss Heirs: 60 acres OF iana
bounded on the north by land
of f. NJ Durrell. east by land
of H. T. Elliott, south by land
of G. Il. Gray, west by nigh ana
way, rvs
Harvey, r. W.: ! acre OF iann
bounded on north by highway,
east by land of Mary a. Cur
rier south by land of :. Phil
brick, west by land of M. W.
Birch; also cottage on Harvey =,
Island i''
~" and buildings bounded on
north By land of H. II. Carrie
and w T. Bourne. east by
land of w. r. Bourne, south
by land of W. f. Bourne, west
by M C. r. r., 2a,'
fIunton. Mrs. G. c. (Est): 40 acres
of land and buildings bounded
on north by land of {. =
lsogg, east by highway, south
By land of J. p. Hunton, g.
A. Russell, Geo. Fogg, west by
land of G. r.. Fogg; also Il
acres of land bounded on
north by land of j. p. Hunton.
east By land of C. +. Fogg,
south by land of 4. T.. swift
west by land of &. H. AM 40
brose and c. p. Norton, N.t
ord. Mrs b. A. tEst): ! acre OF
land with buildings bounded
on north by land of A. T.
Swift. on east by land OF T.
f. Leighton, on south by hign-
way on west by land OF a
II. Wilson; acres of land
bounded on north by highway,
east by land of II. r. Hunton,
south by Mill Stream, west py
lot
buildings bounded on north py
highway, east by land OF &
A. Laid, south by land or ":
w. Manter, west by land OF 40
Russell f. L.: 9o acres of land
with buildings bounded on the
north by land of l.. r. Gle
and C. f. Williams, east by
land of H. S. Brown, a. Z.
Russell and l.. p. Maxim.
south by highway. west by
land of r. T. Taylor. c. J:
Cole and Me- Yves. Sem; 10
acres of land bounded on
north by land of John Culver,
east by highway, south by
| land of r. Shaver, j. Spauld-
ing and C. Beede. west by
land of c, Beede, 3d.
w. T. MACE,
Collector of Taxes of the Town of Reat
Readfeld, Me-, Dec. p, 1872.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23

The regular meeting of the Thorne's
Corner Grange was held. Friday night,
Dec. 20, with the Rowe's Corner, Lew
iston and Eureka (of Durham)
Oranges, as guests Vocal solos were
rendered by o. ID. Stinchfield OF
Thorne's Corner and DIR. +. w. Fur
bush of Rowe's Corner. Miss Louise
Temple was the accompanist. State
Dairy Inspector Russell S. Smith gave
an address ON dairying which was in
teresting and valuable, after which
supper was served. Three new mem
bers were received. A Christmas tree
and concert will be held Monday and
a whist party Friday night. The
next regular meeting will fall on the
first Friday of January when the cor
poration will elect officers. The in
stallatfon will be held the second FRI
day of January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23

DIR. George Phelan of McGill Uni
versity, Montreal, will pass the Christ
mas holidays with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. ID. S. Phelan, at the Metho
dist parsonage.
Harold Hamm of Melrose arrived,
Saturday, and is the guest for Hel
iday visit of Sturgis II. Dexter at the
Dexter cottage.
Post cards received from Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Larnson announced their
arrival in Santiago de Cuba where
they will remain for a brief time be-
fore proceeding on their trip. through
Cuba, Jamaica and on TO the Panama
Although not up to the larger cities,
Belfast has small electric display on
the streets in the business section,
which adds much to the holiday spirit.
Red, white and green electric lights
are strung along the principle streets
and extra ones have been placed in
the store windows r
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford J. Pattee and
son Dana, left. Saturday. for Allston,
Mass, where they will pass Christ.
mas with relatives
Elliot Hatch, a student at Tufts
Dental School, will pass the Christ
mas recess with his parents in Isles
boro.
John Pilsbury, who has been ill for
Ia weeks at his home in Northport.
avenue, is gaining rapidly and dur
ing the past two weeks, has made
great progress in his recovery. As
travelling salesman, Mr.. Pilsbury has
many friends throughout the State.
who will be pleased to learn of his
eonvalescence.
Miss Alice Poor. daughter of Hon
and Mrs. c. O. Poor of Belfast. a Ii
ofarlan IN the New York library, will
pass the Christmas recess. with her
sister, Mrs. Hugh D. Mcclellan, in
Lexington, Mass
Miss Helen Brier is at home from
hents Hill Seminary, where she has
been a student for the past year. With
hef mother, she will go to Boston for
the remainder of the winter, where
she VIII enter the Emerson School of
oratory for a course in elocution.
chester b. Frost arrived, Saturday
from New York to pass the hoIida Va
with his sister, Mrs. L. H. Frost I'M
Union street.
Llnwood Thompson arrived home.
saturday, to visit his parents. MIR. ana
Mrs. Selwyn Thompson, in Grove
street.
MIS-. Louise Bicknell Brooks will
succeed Miss IsabeIaGinn as bookkeep
er In the G. +. Thompson store after
the holidays. -
Christmas Cheer was the subject
oi the topic at the meeting of the w
=. T. u, held. Friday, at the home
oil Mrs. w. ]. Heal, Miller street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23

Score-Deering High school girls IS
Sony , Hign scnooh glrls .. Goals rom
rington g. Goals from fouls-Miss Kea.t
ing 2. Referee and umpire, Connellai,
and Marshall, alternating, Timer, Mar
periods. 1870 1880. - -3.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
Simon Jellison.

simon JelIison died, Thursday, at
rs home in Belmont avenue, after a
long illness. He was born in Mon
roe, SO years ago, the son of the late
Moses and Esther (Treat) Jellison. A
wife. two sons. William, a member of
the firm of Jellison & Greer, and AL
vim, also one daughter, Miss Frances,
all of Belfast, survive The funeral
was held at l p. NJ, Sunday. at his
late home, Rev. Arthur A. Blair of the
Universalist church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-23
GIGANTIC FRAUD.

Continued Brom Page one.)
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
GLADSTONE AND
 McCABE GROUPS ACTIV
Trom Thursdays Daily.)

John l.. Davis, in charge of td interests of the Ideal Mining cori pany at McCabe, while in the eli yesterday reported the Gladsto} and the McCabc groups as activel operating. the former under lease Frank Imo and the latter in charl of Carmichael. Foran and Geor( Hammer.
 On the Gladstone a big tonna( has been exposed and the shippid of carload of high grade gold o| will follow in a few days. TT original workings have been aba doned temporarily and a parall vein across the gulch is now Il center of development. The O McCabe also is in a producing sta again. and in a short time shippir will be comenced. Mir. Davis fec eiatcd that the old and we'll know properties are facing new, and 1t believed. bright future. 9th mines adjacent to the Ideal hol ings arc also active and the indie tions are that the district will a sume it's former mineral rating
 the near future.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
KILL TWO RATTLERS|
 ON THE DOORSTEP
Collie Dog Disposes of Snakes in Shof Battle---Presence of Reptiles In
 Prescott Reported.
,rrom Satuydav's . Daily.l

Clarence Jackson writes from Kirkland Valley. to J. l. Roberts, his brother law, in this city, of an extraordinary happening that has taken place there since the hs6vy rains of few weeks ago, by Vc in- vasion of the rattlesnake ivy great numbers, that are bold oybugh to enter the yards and the home.
 A few days ago, two hyge rattlers were found lying coiled |up on the door step leading into the kitchen and they were killed by h collie dog in a short fight At the bid home of Ed. Kirkland. short distance away, more snakes were seen and>were-ss, tracted to that place it is believed on account of the growth of wild sage. which is preferred for food.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
FAVOR THE NORTH
 AND SOUTH HIGHWAY
(Ffom wsdnesday's Daily.)

w. V. DeCamp, general manager of the Pacific Copper Mining com pany, arrived from his camp yester- day at Silver Mountain and reports a strong movement prevailing throughout that country in favor of the North and South highway being completed on lines as originally laid out by former Territorial Engineer ]. E. Grand. ff#
 To support this movement q peti- ton is being circulated and will be presented later to Governor Hunt and State Engineer Cobb. Mir. De Camp states that reports in circula- ton that new route is to be selected are meeting with the open hostility of many mine owners, and that strong opposition will be forth coming, as has already become manifested. The claim is made by mining men of the Columbia sec ton. which includes three new and large operating companies. that that district has been wantonly neglected to the extent that not a trail has ever been built to that settlement, much less road for vehicle to travel over, from the public road funds of the county.
 With the Pacific operating in the field about ten miles north, other mines adjacent are coming to the front, and from that point via Hooper. along Turkey Creek. Crook Canyon, the Senator section and Groom Creek the country to be bcnefitted by this highway is worthy of attention being extended its in. dustrial advancement by those who have the official power in their hands. The claim is made by tho people in that district that the Bradshaw basin can be tapped with a connecting road. while even Wal nut Grove will be afforded a direc, route over which to handle it: agricultural output to the new field coming into mineral prominence With the commercial advantages tc be extended. the route is the most ideal in the state for tourists to behold the most fascinating oI scenic attractions. From Prescott, to Phoenix the distance is ninety six miles, and for building. fine soil conditions are available. In tho vicinity of the Pacific camp four miles of the North and South grade were built by the past administra. ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
UP HIGH TAX RATE SCARS.
(From wsd.ssday's Daily.)

Final action was taken in placing valuation on the Baca grant lands of the Perrin Land and Cattle com pany at the meeting of the Board of Equalization yesterday, with a rate of S5 cents per acre ordered for the current year, as against 70 cents per acre for the year of 1911. Assessor Campbell placed the value of the above lands in his official report at Sl,00 per acre
 The county tax rate for the year was also fixed. It will be S26
 on the Sl0O. As classified into various departments the following apportionment will prevail: Fol state purposes. % cents; count, school fund, general. a cents; gen
 cral county fund, 78 cents; count, road fund, 20 cents; interest or state funded debt, l2 cents. Pres. cott and Jerome will have specia
 levy to meet in maintaining theii public school systems, the former with an additional tax of 75 cent, on the $l00 and the latter with |! cents on the $l00 valuation. Witt the state. county and special schoo
 levy Prescotts rate of taxation fol the year will be S335 on the SlOO as against S272 for the year 1911
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
WHIRLWIND WOOING
 ENDS IN MARRIAGE
(Ffom Thursday's Dsily.)


 the Verde valley and many ac- quaintanccs of the bride in this city will be interested to learn of the marriage of Miss Blanche Casner, in Los Angeles few days ago, 10 William C. Canton. of San Diego, after a courtship of only five days. Miss Casner is the daughter of Mrs. Riley Casner of Beaver Creek. and left her home with a friend during the latter part of July to enjoy a months outing at the seashore resorts. Speaking of the lightning nuptial event. Los Angeles paper has the following:
 "The mountains. the desert and the sea were linked in new and unique fashion last night, when met. wooed won and welded in the total space of five days, Miss Blanche Casncr of Camp Verde. Ariz.. was united in marriage to '" hhaih N' Sato', d uaTuc SukWe0t of San Diego. in the parlors of the Hotel Westminster. Bishop l.. C. Sanford of San Joaquin officiated.
 "The now Mrs. Caton. who is IS. and veritablc daughter of the hills, met Caton for the first time last Thursday, when the party of Arizona girls now visiting California went across the bay in Caton's boat.
 "I don't know wha, mamma will say" said Mrs. Caton. but guess she won't make too big a fuss. Wen go and sec her some time" A telegram was sent Mrs. Casner during the afternoon advising her of the state of affairs, but as the big Casner ranch is fifteen miles from the last stop the chances of mamma stopping the match were never promising
 Several members of the party were present at the ceremony, and the available supply of bridesmaids was above the average. Three who loaned their aid. encouragement and support and declared the projcc, great fun" are Myrtle Pulliam of Flagstaff, Helen Collins of Florence Ariz., and Faye Northrop oi Weleetka, Okla.
 This is the brides first glimpse of the big outside world, and she has no desire to return to the desert and the hills. She likes Cali fornia. she likes Los Angeles, she likes San Diego, but best of all she likes Billy, and does not care who knows it..
 "At the invitation of the West. minister management Mir. and Mrs Caton will occupy the bridal suite until Thursday. Then they will re. turn to San Diego where they ex. pect to make their home.
 "As result of the wedding tho young couple will start their career with a lot offered by San Diego real estate concern to the Arizons member of the invading party marry ing San Diego man within year from the visit. This includes tn, building of house on long tim, payments"
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
BOARDS AT LOGGERHEADS
 AND ATTORNEYS DISAGREE
Local Equalzers Are Disposed to Stand Pat on Their Latest Reductions Attorney OSulvan Diff
 fers With Bulard as to the Law

that the Board of Equalization is . body of limited powers and can do nothing beyond what the statute grants them express power to do.
 But that is not all of this tale of taxes. One of the supervisors was free to say what he thought of the latest move of the State Board of Equalization. If the state board thinks it can put anything over us, it is badly mistaken" he declared yesterday. We do not propose to drive mining out of this county and when the Phoenix aggregation gets the idea 1t can put us in that posi- ton, 1t has another big think com ing. Why. the Tax Commission after 1t met with us in July went to Pinal county and recommended . cut in the assessment of the mines of that county to fifty per cent, while here they ordered us to in- crease the valuation of the United Verde to . hundred per cent. And that is not the only unjust and in. equitable thing they did, and if 1t ever becomes necessary full pulp licity will be given their actions. Personally would rather resign than be dictated to by that Phoenix bunch and propose to stand pat on our action for believe that the state board is making . monumental bluff, and for one, intend to call it."
 With the county and state Boards of Equalization at loggerheads and the attorney general and the district attorney at variance as to what is the law in the premises, 1t looks like more than . tempest in . tea. pot will be brewing before the mat. ter is finally determined. And with all parties sitting tight and saying i've will play this hand" 1t does not take . very discerning mind to arrive st the conclusion that the state will have to look elsewhere for $26,0o0 in taxes 1t counted upon from Yavapai or get busy in the courts and prove the soundness oi it's legal contentious. Development will be awaited with intense interest
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-28
LONG JOURNEY MADE
 BY MCKINLEY FAMILY
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Seven thousand miles from Pres colt to Detroit is not the route the crow would take, but as negotiated by Mir. and Mrs. C. F. Mckinley and their son, William, in their Ford automobile, it accurately measured the distance they travelled in the visit made to string of over fif- teen states that embraced three and one-half months of an absence be- fore they reached their destination.
 The pilgrims returned Monday and were greeted by many friends after a memorable journey. Every foo, of the trip, Mir. Mckinley states, was made in their car that started from Prescott last May. Their experiences were attended with varied program of pleasures and disappointmenis. owing to bad roads, plenty of water Instructions and all manner of questions asked about the baby state of the union. They met many who were in- quisitive regarding the new state that is nestled in the southwest corner of the republic. while on the other hand many were greeted who had been at some time or another regular Hassayampers Prescott, they say, was put on the map at every opportunity and boost" from dawn to sunset was their slogan.
 Mir. Mckinley believes the out look for mining investments in this section for the near future Is flat. ,ering The advance in copper. the steady climbing up of silver. and the legitimate manner in which min. ing is being conducted appealed favorably to the people generally and there was strong sentiment shown for capital to enter
 Arriving at Detroit. their car was taken in charge immediately by tho Ford company and was sent tc the manuiactory to be rebuilt and rcmodcled Appreciative of wha, Mir Mckinley had accomplished ir his long and hard drive, this firm decided to provide him with q vehicle that would be designed tc combat any mountain highway west oi the Rockies, and without any remuneration whatever The new car will be shipped later to Pres. colt.
 Mir and Mrs. Mckinley will re- side in the future at their mining camp near Iron Springs, where de. velopment has been going ahead