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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
SIDNEY.

WEST-E,vaneelist Perley Z. Nil
and Mrs. Miller were at West Sidn
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Miller suppl
ing the pulpit at the Baptist chur,
taking his text from Ps. 81: IL. 7
sermon was inspiring and helpful a
much appreciated. Mrs. Miller "
supply the pulpit next Sunday. Sc
%. Sunday-school as usual, l.
preaching service at go.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gallagher
North Vassalhoro, We're week. d
visitors in this place. While hi
they visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. vii
Penney. Belgrade.
j. Everett Biaisdell left. TuesdI
for Lewiston. where he has entel
Bates College. Mr.. Blaisdell is
graduate of Belgrade High schl
1912. and was valedietorian of
class. He is young man of abb
and high moral worth. and has
of friends who wish him success
every undertaking.
Mrs L. II. Wyman returned. IT.
day. from Augusta. where she pas
few days with her daughter,
Hall Bowman.
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Mills have /
recent callers Of Mr.. and Mrs. FIR
Taylor. Belgrade.
J. II. Ashford of Thorndike Wis
C. II. Lovejoy over Sunday.
, Lizzie Campbell of Waltham. Nj
is visiting in the home.
Alma. Eunice and Doris Holt
have been passing the summer
Miss Ellen Lyon, have returned
Springfield, Mass. Miss Pearl FL
who has also been at Miss Lyons
returned to her home in East Boz
The girls will be much missed
the Sunday school.
Erwin Palmer of Norridgewoc
the guest of Alex Mills.
The largest chicken raiser in
section is Warren Darling, ma
raised 226 chicks the past sun
Mr.. Darling has extra good iuc
raising them, losing but five.
found a good market Tor the pr
at eThe Belgrade" Belgrade
furnishing them twice and
times a week.
William Cross and Hazel DEM
Augusta were visitors OF Mr.. ana
Clarence Richardson. Sunday.
Gaslin of Haverhill, Mass, is pa
a few days with his granddauf
Mrs. Richardson.
Mrs. Edwin Bennett and dauf
Mabel Of Augusta, and Cecil Lo'
nassed one day last week. with
Rert Blaisdell, Pond road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
COMFORT ABLE OLD AGE
Now IS.

Mrs. John NJ. Foster of Pjttstield
Maine, says:-"Mr. Foster has used
L. f. Atwood's Medicine as his
never failing remedy for all ills, for
the last ten, might say twenty years
and received much benefit from the
use Of it. He is IS years old and
am So"
If you begin to suffer from the ef-
fects Of time ard illness, profit from
the experience of this worthy old
couple. Take L. f. Atwoods Medi-
cine before it is too late, before dis
ease becomes too fixed to be easily
corrected and Your health preserved
80 cents for a large bottle at ali
good stores. or a sample free by mail
Il. F." MEDICINE co. Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

North Arson. Me, Sept 21.-tspe-
ciaD.-A generation family that
the people Of Madison and North An
son are especially interested in is the
Paine Dudley family. The oldest mem
her is Mrs. Ceies5ia n. Paine. She was
born in North Arson. March l, 1875.
The daughter of Given and Betsey
Campbell. She was married in 1862 to
Parker /. Paine of Arson. Seven
children were born to them, five of
whom are living Her father was 4
soldier in the war of 1872 and her
great grandfather soldier of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
TWO DIE IN GERMANY.
Monoplane Plunges to Earth at Fret;
burg, Killing Two.

Freiburg, Saxony, Sept. 22.-Two
German military officers were killed
while flying near here. Saturday. This
makes the third double fatality n
WI ,ch members of army flying corps
ere the victims to occur in Europe
within the present month.
The machine, which was of the
moaeplane type. was being piloted by
Lieut.. Berger who was carrying
Lieut. Junghans as a passenger, in
a flight from ChemnitZ to Berlin.
When passing over this city the ma
chine suddenly plunged from a hisn
elevation to the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

Revolutionary war. She is Of Scotch
English aneestry and las always lived
in the town where she was born. Her
husband died. in 1856. leaving her With
The care of several small children. She
ebjoys good health.
The second member OF the family IS
George (. Paine, who was formerly a
pastor 1T the Congregational church
at North Arson. He is now superin-
tendent OF schools OF Vassalboro-
China district and lives at East Vas
salLoro The next member is Mildred
Paine Dudley OF Livermore Falls and
ia the picture are Mrs. Dadley's chill
dren. Ethelyn and Paul Dudley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs, L. a. Farnum went to Boston,
Wednesday.
Ralph NJ. Tewle went to Boston,
Friday, where he will enter the Har-
ward Dental College. the coming year.
Mrs. Mary Dyke returned, Thurs
day. from Livermore. where she has
been visiting for several weeks.
Mrs. George Kinds and little daueh-
ter Madeline went, Saturday, to Port
land, for a few days.
Dr. w. Carleton Wood has been
asked by the church to continue his
pastorate for another year and read
his acceptance. Wednesday evening,
at the prayer meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

Hoping that the climate of L
Grand Valley would prove beneflcii
he returned here, this summer. b
he grew worse gradually, until dea
numbered him among the great arm
of those who have passed To the Ii
beyond.
Mr. Flitner was one of six chi
dren and his death was the first
occur. The surviving brothers al
sisters reside in New England al
his only other near relative is h
son who. while mourning the dea
of his parent. is reconciled by d
knowledge that a loyal citizen al
good man has departed this life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
Three Killed, Is
Aviation S Toll.

Belfast. Ire. Sept. 22.-H. j. r.
Ashley. one of the most intrepid and
sl1illful of English aviators. was killed
ed. Saturday afternoon, by the fall
of his acceptance.
Ashley and James Valentine, each
driving a machine, We're making ex-
hibition flights in the presence of
10000 spectators. Ashley was de-
seending while the people cheered.
He attempted to bank too sharply
when making a sudden turn and,
caught by fluky wind. the mono-
plane fell like stone from a height
of 100 feet.
Women screamed and tainted, Asst
ley was flung against one of the
wings and his skull fractured. He
died soon after being taken to the
hospital.
Ashley, when flying from France 10
England, with Miss Trehawke Davis
as a passenger had a marvellous es :
cape near Lille. Sept. Il. On that
occasion the machine fell $50 feet and
Miss Davis is said to have made an
entry in her diary of her sensations
as they dropped.
London, Sept. 22.-Astley's wife
witnessed the flying at Hendon. Sat-
urday She left the grounds in the
best of spirits, not knowing that her
husband had been killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
PiTTSToN.

Miss Bertha Clark of Maiden made
a weekend visit with her mother,
Mrs. Josie Clark.
Rev. Clayton Boothby of Augusta
preached in the Congregational
church, last Sunday. and Rev. Fred
Stanley of Hallowell will preach next
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Powers and
daughter. Miss Grace. of Randolph,
were calling on relatives. Sunday.
Miss Anna F'litner. who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Della Fit
ner. returned home Wednesday, ac-
companied by Mrs. Lizzie Fhtner.
Joseph Jones of Sheepscot was the
guest. recently of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Rollins.
Mrs. Lavinia Bartlett of New York
visited relatives here, Wednesday.
NJ ]. Powers of Philadelphia is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Myra Pow
ers, for a week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles bearing and
Miss Marian. of Farmingdale, were
calling ON friends. Tuesday.
Mrs. Eugene Fossett went to Port
land. Wednesday. to accompany her
from that city. where she had been
under the care of specialist.
Charles Warren of North Carolina
who has been visiting his father,
Daniel Warren. at Beech Hill. was the
guest. Saturday. of his sister, Mrs
Everett Chapman.
Mrs. Elmer Lapham of Augusta
visited her parents. last week.
About 20 from the River road at
tended the fair at South Windsor
Wednesday.
A little daughter was born to Mr.
and Mrs Linwood Fossett of New
Hampshire, Monday. Mrs. Fossett
was formerly Miss Ethel Palmer.
Word has been received of the
death of David Flitner. whose home
for the early part of his life was in
Pittston. He was the son of Cap
tain Zachariah Flitner. His nearest
relatives in the East, who survive
him, are in Massachusetts, two broth
ers and three sisters. Other rela-
tives are in Gardiner and Pittston
The Colorado Rifle Telegram contains
the following notice of his death
AT 5 o'clock. Tuesday morning, sum
whence there is no return, a pioneer
citizen of Colorado-Dayid Flitner.
Mr.. F'litner passed away at the
home of his son, Mard, after com
paratively short illness with Bright's
disease, coupled with enlargement OF
the heart.
The writer of these lines. knowing
Mr. Flitner as a man in all that the
word implies, generous, kindly, honr
orable in his dealings with his fell
lowmen. a good neighbor and friend
there is sincerity in the declaration
that the land of his birth was en-
riched by the So years of his life.
He had been a resident of Colorado
since 1880, locating at Leadville
where he owned and operated the
first steam laundry in that city, and
afterward had ranch in Tennessee
Park. About eight years ago he en-
gagged in business in Hayden, where
he remained until the spring of 1911,
when he came to Rifle to spend the
summer with his son, Mard. Early
in the winter he returned to Hayden,
where he remained until failing
health compelled him to give up bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
JOICE.

Mrs, George Foye and her nephew,
Arthur Fossett, were recent visitors at
Ernest Dunton's.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Weeks are at
Leslie Lewis for a few days. They
expect to move to their new home at
Randolph the first of October.
Miss Jennie Henry is passing few
weeks in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

second: Morse. L. of NJ, third Time,
10 1-5 seconds.
Three-1niie run-McYiear, y. Dorehes-
te A. A., first. Cantalo. New Market. n.
H., second; Powers, l. of NJ. third.
Time, 10 minutes, IS seconds.
220-yard dash-Meanix, \. Dorchester
A. A.. first: Powell, y. Dorchester. sec
ond; Morse. L. of NJ, third. Time. q Is
seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
James w. a. Bennett.

Headquarters has been notified of
the death of James w. A. Bennett, 4
member of the Branch. who has been
on an extended furlough for years TO
1orekow, Sweden, which occurred on
Aug 16. He was about &c years of
age and followed the sea as an oc-
eupation. He served as acting en-
sign In the Z. S. navy, during the
Civil War. He was admitted to the
Branch from Pittsburgh. Kan, May 9.
1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
William r. Burke.

William f. Burke died, Sunday, at
the hospital after a long illness. He
served in Co. n, Goth Mass. Inf, dur
ing the Civil War. He was about 6S
years old and came to this branch
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
EAST WINTHROP.

The East Winthrop Thursday Club
held business meeting. Friday after
noon. at the home of Mrs. Maude B.
West, The club calendars for the COM
ing year were distributed Mrs. Maude
West and Mrs Susie Packard We're
chosen as deleeates to attend the an
nual meeting Of the Maine Federation
of Women's Clubs. to be held. Sept.
"a AT Rath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

in Vassalboro. Me-. and were married
in the same year. G, A. Hall had nine
children, only two of whom are still
alive. A. G. had eight, six of whom
are living. The brothers are in good
health, and thoroughly enjoyed the an
niversary of their birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

A German chemist at Hanovf
succeeded in making hard coal
the element of which the c.
mines was formed. His estimi
that it took eight million years +
coal to assume the present con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
SMITHFiELD.

Miss Ida Maxwell of Bowdol
is successfully teaching in the
Hill school. Miss Maxwell is q
er of ability and is much hk'
teachers and pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
William Il. Atkins.

William II. Atkins died, Sunday, in
the Branch hospital, where he had
been sick for long time. He was
member of Co. f, Bird n. Y. Cav,
and came here about two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables Cheap
ly," +. 4. Clifford.
Following the program c. w. Burton
acted as auotioneer and a number of ar
tieles We're disposed If at auction. All
attending pronounced the fair a great
success, and very good way to interest
the children in those things which will
be helpful to them IN later years.
Miss Blanche l.. jackson and Fred
Smallie. who have been passing their
vacation at the home of Elwood How
ard have returned To their home in SOM
erville. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith of Vassal-
boro were recent guests of Mrs. \. b.
Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23

Major w. II. Gordon, inspector gen
eral U. S. A., and Lewis Friedman
expert accountant. returned, Sunday
to Washington, d. c., after complet-
ing the inspection of this branch.
Gen. Joseph S. Smith, local mama
ger, arrived, Saturday, from a tou
of inspection of the Western
Branches. He will make a few days
stop at this branch before going to
his home in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-23
John n. Croley.

John H. Croley died, Friday night,
in the hospital, after a short illness.
He was born in Portsmouth. N. H.,
Aug. 81, 1887, and learned the trade
of shoe cutter, at which he worked
for many years He enlisted in Co.
K, 18th n. II. Inf, at Dover, Aug. 2l,
1862, and was discharged at Concord,
May 81, 1866. He was admitted to
the Branch from Pennington, n. H.,
April 10, 1901.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-15
TOOK KERN FOR L. Y. MARK.

Washington.-Sena Kern has
been detailed to read Washington's
farewell address to the senate Febru-
airy 22. Washington's birthday. The
designation of Mr.. Kern brought forth
new story.
The Indiana senator went abroad
last fall. Being away from democrat
ic influence, Bryan's running mate
of 1908 forgot Jeffersonian simplicity
for time and blossomed out in a
silk hat and good clothes TO match.
His appearance was so changed that
he looked more like a minister than
a statesman.
A confidence man picked Mr.. Kern
out for an easy mark. Rushing up
to him with outstretched hand the
would-be despoiler said:
I'm so glad to meet you, Doctor
I have often had the pleasure of see
ing you in the pulpit"
Like he'll you have" said Senator
Kern, withdrawing his hand. The con-
fdence man fled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-15

planted 60 pounds of peas May 10 and
reaped 81 sacks. They declare peas
a profitable crop to any farmer that
grows hogs and expresses the opin-
ion that not enough oregon farmers
are in the hog growing business.
A. V. Swift of Baker, planted pea
seed on dry upland that never had
been irrigated and that could not be
irrigated under any condition. He OBJ
tanned a splendid stand from which
he saved the seed. 1t improved the
soil and the following year he was
able to grow a bigger crop. there. One
fifth of an acre of poor soil that new
er yielded anything but rye returned
$50 pounds of peas. The precipita-
ton that year was only one half inch.
The following year he again planted
rye and found the soil grealy i'm
proved
Experiments with field peas and al
falfa in other parts of the state have
met with similar success. Last fall
seeds were distributed in central Or
egon. Mr.. Miller is eager to introduce
these crops in every section of the
state with the belief that they will
multiply the value of Oregon farm
products.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-15
DISTRIBUTION OF
SEEDS SATISFACTORY
FIELD PEAS GIVEN BY
O.-W. II. & n. TAKE WELL
Plan of Railroad Aids Farmers to
Succeed in Growing Forage on
Semi-Arid Lands of Eastern Part
of Oregon.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 15.-Efforts of
the O.-W. r. & N, Company to intro
duce field peas and alfalfa in the
semi-arid districts of eastern Oregon
have met with such success that r. B.
Miller, traffic manager, under whose
direction the experiments were con-
Quoted, is contemplating supplemental
seed distributions in various parts of
the state.
Recently Mr.. Miller wrote to far
mers among whom field pea and al
falfa seed was distributed on the trip
Of the demonstration train in the
spring of 1910 to learn from them the
results of their tests. The replies
We're most gratifying.
j. X. Fisher of Haines, said that
he planted the field pea seeds in
March. 1910. and that he reaped
more than 400 pounds of peas from
less than an acre of land devoted to
that purpose. He gave to his neigh
bors all but sufficient seed from this
yield to plant another acre last spring
He turned hogs into the acre patch
in the middle of the summer and
writes that he never saw hogs fatten
as quickly as those did. In planting
he reports that he set his grain drill
wide open and deep.
R. H. King, of Grass Valley, reports
that he had good luck with his alfalfa
and expects to devote considerable
acreage to that product In the future
| Charles w. Martin, of Olex. Or.
writes: IT regard growing of pea:
in this county both practical and re-
munerative, not only as a forage ant
pasture crop, but for harvesting foI
seed. 1t not only pays the farmer, bu
I am satisfied from my limited expert
ence that 1t enriches the soil"
Clark Benson. of Haines, said tha
peas do we'll on his sub-irrigated land
Hogs thrive on the peas.
Fred E. Wells OF Hermiston. plant
ed alfalfa on lowlands and watered
for five or six weeks. He cut one tol
of hay June s, three-fourths Of tol
July s, the same quantity August
and half ton September 15-a tots
of three tons from q small packag
: of seed. He fed the alfalfa to a COY
and increased her supply of milk ma
; terially. He thinks alfalfa can
raised to advantage on the lowlands G
eastern Oregon
G. w. Marvel of Olex, fed peas (
pigs and profited thereby. w. ]
Sellers of Hermiston, planted fiv
, pounds of alfalfa seed on quartz
, of an acre of deep. sandy land an
e cut three crops the first year. w.
yntA no.
e his peas and will continue to gro
! them.
Davis Brothers OF North Powde
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-15

ping houses, announcing that from 5
a. m. until 10 a. m.-and some of
them run clear UP to IL a. m.-they
will sell the best bonded Is cent goods
for 10 cents right over the bar and
no questions asked. Not nicer piece
of liquor to be had any place for any
money
Were trying to revive the morning
nip" the saloonman explained. THE
price of beer is going up and the profit
in it never was anything like the
profit in whisky, anyhow. So that's
why we are making these morning
bargains. But someway even the cut
price doesn't seem to bring out a very
big demand for morning whisky.
guess it's goodby to the eye-opener."
$50 many big firms are so strict
about drinking now that men seem to
fear to take drink or two before go
ing to work. It's hard on US" and the
saloonman sighed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-15
CHRISTIAN PROGREt s
IS LAW OF LIFE
(Rev. Holmes Sermon on christian
Perfection" Delivered at Yester-
days Morning Service.)


"Iet us press on unto perfection"
was the exhortation of Paul to the
Hebrews, as recorded in the sixth
chapter and first verse. In choosing
this text, | am merely indicating that
progress Is the law of life and Is the
natural thing with the normal Chris
tan We are all marching toward
the goal OF perfection. Yes, it is true.
that some are marching without MAX
ing progressively are like the army
that is just marking time-going
through with all the movements of
marching but remaining in the same
place. Many are today going through
with the motions of the Christian
life" but making no progress. They
are Saying their prayers" but not
praying: they are going to church
but not to heaven; they do plenty OF
talking for Christ" but bear no
testimony; they are no more like
Christ now than they were ten years
ago, just marking time.
Perfection is an attribute of divin-
ity. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
are perfect. This is admitted by
Saint and sinners alike. From them
has come the perfect law of liberty.
designed to lead man himself into
perfection. "All Scripture is given
bv inspiration of God and Is profit
able for doctrine. for reproof, fol-
correction, for instruction In right
eousness, that the man of God may
be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto
all good works" In claiming perfec'
ton for the Bible. have no reference
to what men say of 1t nor to their the
ories about it. nor yet to their under
standing Of it. Man is imperfect, fal
liable. finite, and 1t Is therefore i'm
possible for him to fully grasp thu
perfect revelation Of Gods perfec
law. His fallible judgment or inter
pretation often leads him astray from
the truth. This human imperfectioI
js responsible for all the diverginl
opinions among men concerning God
law. Biased Judgments pre-conceiv
ed theories and evil desires conspir
together in bringing all sorts OF In
struction from sacred revelation, bu
the perfection OF the book Is no
thereby impaired. We are not calle
upon. as imperfect humanity, eithe
70 understand or explain all that
contained in Gods perfect law. but W
should accept all we can on the pasl
OF knowledge, experience and rea
son. and the rest by faith until all hu
man imperfections are outiived an