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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
KENNEBEC.
CHELSEA.

The Halloween social held by the
W. A. Club, last Thursday evening, at
the residence of Miss Fanny Collins,
was delightful affair from start TO
hnlsh. The rooms were tastefully
decorated with black and yellow crepe
paper and greenery, under the super
VISION OF MRS. Frank Harris. In the
front room was a tent in which the
Droverbial Witch" told each member
of the company their fate, after they
had been led through all sorts of sub
terranean passages by ghostly guides.
All sorts of games We're INDUCED in,
creating much merriment. Refresh
nents of hot coffee, doughnuts and APP
pies We're served, and the party re
turned to their homes feeling that they
owed to the W. A. boys and girls
most delightful evening.
Commencing this month, the meet
ings of the Grange Will be held Satur-
day afternoons, with the exception of
the first meeting in the month, which
will be held on the first Friday eve
ming, as has been the custom for sew
eral years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Hayes We're at
their home in town, part of last week.
Edwin Brann. who is boarding at
Mrs. Hemenway's went to Washington
last Saturday, to pass the weekend
with his mother.
William H. Kldder of North Pittston
is the guest of H. c. Lawrence.
The notice of the death of William
II. Knox of Gardiner, which occurred
last Sunday, was received by his old
friends and neighbors in town with
sadness, Mr.. Knox was for many
years a resident of this town, marry
ing a Chelsea girl Miss Cassie Dorr,
who, with one daughter and a son,
survive
William H. Johnson of Lynn, Mass,
is guest at Mrs. villa Hemenway's.
Mrs. Will Grant, Mrs. Alton Cooper
and daughter of North Pittston were
calling on relatives in town, one day
last week. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
LINCOLN.
-
DRESDEN.

aMILLS.-rF. C.. Goodwin and mos he.
passed the latter part OF laSt week. vito
relatives in Boothbay Harboatss
Mrs. LyfH, Derr has gone Ga Dos -
for a short visit. s5,zs-e -
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Houdlett O.
West Dresden We're the guess 81 Sun
day, OF MIR. and Mrs. w. L. Eioudlette
In spite of the unfayoranle weather
Friday evening Prof. \ S, Lord, held
his annual Halloween party at Bi';<
ford's hall for the students of Bridge
Academy and grand good time is
reported.
John cate has returned from a short
visit in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Laphafa visited
her sister. Mrs owen Blinn, Sunday.
They came i'm their new auto.
Fred Mcdonald is moving Wis family
into the Allen place.
Miss Marguerite White and cousin.
Hazel Rowe of Richmond, visited Miss
Whites grandmother, sunday.
The installation of the officers Of the
Masonic Lodge will be held. next Fri
day evening. in Masonic hall. .
O. Fl. Mcdonald passed sunday AZ
his home.
l41XZle BfCkloIu itto lStt't iNtt' tiSS ' - ?
made a two-week 5, stay with rela-
tives III Roslindale, Mass
Willie Reed of West Dresden rs
staying with the Misses Harriet and
Lizzie Biekford during the fall term OF
school.
Addie Dodge is visiting at zorad.,
Mayors.
Fred Alley and his sister, Edna.
leave. Thursday, for MINI = pdls'
Mimi. where they have employment
WHITEHEAD.
Jolly swarm of bees took posses
sion of large pile Of corn at me
highlands Saturday evening, when
every ear had been extracted from lis
hiding. they were invited to TIE house
where mine host did himslf proud.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ripley ana flsa-
eric Ripley, of Gardiner, We're guests
sunday. of their aunt, Mrs. a. D. Me
Donald. -
The auto party of hunters VINO nave
been making their headquarters q =,
q. Iioudlettss have returned 10 Noei-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
HEALTH AND BEAUTY HINTS
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN.

system-tonic and regulator, You can
easily make it Yourself Get from Your
druggist an ounce of kardene and dis
solve it in one-haH, pint alcohol mot
whiSkey), then add one-half eupful SUI
gar and enough hot water to make a
quart of tonic A tablespoonful taken
before each meal will soon rid your sys-
tenn of poisonous accumulations, and
make you strong and healthy, bringing
the rudy glow of perfect health to
Alma b: You can rid your skin of
those unsightly hairs with simple
paste made by mixing enough powdered
delatone and water To cover the hairs
not wanted. Apply aud let remain two
or three minutes Then rub Off, wash
the skin and the hairs are gone This
method is harmless and unfaiitng and
leaves the skin free from spot or blemish.
Mrs. w; Long. curly lashes lend an
added touch to feminine beauty. Get
from your druggist small original
of it al lash-roots with thumb and fore
finger This makes them grow long and
curly Thin eyebrows should have pN-
roXin rubbed on them with fnger-end
aud they win come in thick and glossy
Use caution not to get any where hair
Is not wanted.
Jessie H.. Some sage dressings are
commend them on account of the dan
ger of staining or discoioring the hair,
If you want good. dependable remedy
Tor dandfuff, ltchinS scalp ana TalillS
hair try an ounce of dunZoin dissolved
IN one-half pint of alcohol mot whiskey)
and one-half pint water. This will put
your hair and scalp in a healthy condi-
tion. Apply the tonic twice week
rubbing it gently into the hair-roots. 1t
is free from oil and makes a fine dress
ing for the hair. / know of 1uany who
were troubled with hopeless cases or
dandruff and falling hair that found this
an ideal tonic
Goa; You must not use face powder if
you want smooth, rosy, healthy conf
pleXion. Powder enters the pores, en-
larges them and eventually causes
coarse. sailow skin-then wrinkles. To
have a smooth skin that looks natural
and not artificial, YOU must use a lotion.
Here is a splendid recipe for am mex
pensive one: Get from any drug store
four ounces of spurmax. dissolve il in
half pint hot water Cor witch hazeD
adding two teaSpoonfuls glycerine APP
ply this lotion TO your face, neck and
arms. rubbing gently few moments
and 1t will lend a most charming tone
to your skin, This SpurmaX lotion re-
moves the shine and gives a clean, clear.
wholesome look to sailow skin. IL YOU
desire a really charming complexion, ia
boo face powders. They rub off too
easily and give that readily noticeable
"painted" look which this lotion does
not. This lotion is fine for cold sores
chaps. pimples, and q sure protection IL
a delicate skin from biting winds ana
changes of weather,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

- Miss B. X: The worry and bother of
wearing hair-nets and wells to make the
hair stay up and conceal that dull,
p''stringy, unkempt appearance YOU
. speak of could be easily avoided if You
would stop shampooing with soap The
free alkali in soap irritates the scalp,
makes the hair streaked. dull coarse
and brittle. shampoo with a teaspoopfnl
Z Of canthroN dissolved in a cup of hot
water and your hair viii always be
light. fluffy and easy to do up besides
looking decidedly neat This SHAMPOO
fathers abundantly. dries Quickly stops
itching of the scalp and cleapses as no
treme cleanliness which comes from the
use of this shampoo has made 1t so pop
ular that many of the best hairdressers
now use it exclusively. 1t is inexpen-
sve and can be bought at any drug
store
Carmen: 1t is very easy matter to
reduce your weight without leaving tile
skin wfhkled and fiabby if you only
Know how. Here is the secret. Buy at
any drug store four ounces of parnotis
and put in lJa pints of hot water. When
cold strain and take a tablespoonful of
the liquid before each meal. This is
cut down your weight will surprise YOU.
Avoiding rich, solid foods and taking
plenty of exercise will assist greatly in
getting rid of your fat quickly
Constance. Right now is the best
time to get rid of facial blemishes such
as freckles. pimpies skin-roughness.
wrinkles, etc But you should not Use
soap on your face very often, as it
makes the skin dry and harsh.. re-
commend the use of a good greaseless
face-cream, which can be made by dis
solving one ounce of almozon (get 1t at
any druggist's), i'm one-half pint cold
water. and add two teaspoonfuls glyce-
rine. Stir and let stand an hour or so.
1t is inexpensive and you will find ITS
regular use will Improve your skin
wonderfully. IT keeps the skin smooth.
soft and satiny. Almozpip cream jelly
is a fine and soothing cleanser and will
prevent blackheads, premature wrinkles.
and when used as a massage cream will
restore color to dark, sallow skins,
Nadie: TO strengthen your weak eyes
and rid them of that dun, overwofked
look, put in each eye daily two or three
drops of a fine, strengthening tonic made
by dissolvng an ounce of cryStos in Il
pint of water This eye-tonic is very
soothing and strengthening, and by
using it regularly. in a short time il will
make your eyes strong, clear and spark
ling. / find il unequaled as a good eye-
tonic for treating weak, fnhamed, ex-
eyes
Inez g.: Don't worry: almost every
body else has the same troubles. At the
approach of winter impurities in the
blood usuali, manifest themselves and
what YOU require 70 overcome the pini-
ply, muddy" complexion With Is Il good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
This Till Stop Your
Cough in a Hurry
Save 81 by Making This Cough
Syrup at Home.

This recipe makes pint Of better
cough syrup than you could buy ready
made for $3.50. A few doses usually
conquer the most obstinate cough
stops even whooping cough quickly. Sim
pie as it is, no better remedy can be had
at any price.
Mix one pint of graduated sugar with
II pint of warm water, and stir for 2
minutes. Put 2l5 ounces of Pinex fifty
cents WORTH in pint bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup 1t has a pleasant
taste and lasts family a long time.
Take teaspoonful every one, two or
three hours.
You can feel this take hold of cough
in a way that means business. Has a
good tonic effect, braces up the appetite,
and is slightly laxative, too, which is
helpful. A handy remedy for hoarse-
ness, Group, bronchitis. asthma and all
throat and lung troubles.
The effect of pine on the membranes
is well known. Pinex is the most valu.
able concentrated compound of Norwe-
gian white pine extract, and is rich in
guaiaeol and all the natural healing
pine elements. Other preparations will
not work in this formula.
This Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe has
attained great popularity throughout the
United States and Canada. 1t has often
been initiated, though never successfully.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or
money promptly refunded, goes with this
recipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or will
get it for YOU. If not. send to The
Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
DOCTORS ADVISE
OPERATIONS
Saved by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Swarthmore, Penn. = 4" For fifteen
years / suffered untold agony, and for

one period OF nearly
two years | had hem
orrhages a n tn e
doctors told me l
would have to un-
dergo an operation,
but / began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham' s
" e G e t a bic Com
pound and am in
good health now. l
am all over tn e
Change of Life and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
Eiqhty-Four Years YOUNG.

Mr.. George Lynn, 81 years of age, of
Whitefield Me, takes an active inter-
est in politics. Mr. Lynn is one of the
oldest residents of his town In ma
tional and State politics he is a Re-
publican. At the September election
he was early at the polls and cass his
vote. He takes a keen interest in the
affairs of his town. HIS is an ardent
worker for the cause of Temperance.
and has acquired brilliant reputation
as temperance advocate He is a
remarkably vigorous man for his age,
and may be seen each day attending
to the duties on his farm on which he
has lived for so years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
The Greatest Library.

A bookworm in the British museum
would face an impossible task-even for
a life many years prolonged. The pres
ent keeper of the department of printed
books. Dr. G.. Knottesford Fortescue is
about to retire after AZ years of service.
During this time he carried on the tre-
mendous work of compiling a subject
index.
.When I came here i'm 1870" DR..
Fortescue said, 9s'It was Just four years
after the retirement of Sir Anthony
Pinizzi. When he became keeper of the
department in 1887 he found collection
of 100000 books, many of them of great
value, but all of them ill arranged, ill
cared for and III catalogued. When he
retired he left magnificent library of
over 100000 books. still growing, and
containing In itself every element OF
further growth. Every year the library
receives between 100 go and 12o,0oe pieces,
piece meaning anything from single
sheet or part of a magazine to book
in 100 volumes. 1t is difficult to say ac-
curately how many complete volumes
this means. The nearest estimate we
can make is $1,000 volumes year. If
this is correct and l think it is, the
library increases by 1,e0oe00 volumes
during each period of 20 years. There
fore. when / entered the museum there
were under 100000 volumes; now there
are some 3.5oo.00a. In addition We re-
ceive a quarter of a million numbers of
newspapers every year.
Dr. Fortescue placed the number of
volumes in various libraries as follows:
British Museum between
.. 35OO00D and 4C01 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
ALMOST CRAZY NTH Es.Z..,...3I

"FiFe years ago a sn9ll spot slovsal npon
my left ankle. ! was worried AMI sent Tor a
doctor. He said il was eczema. He drew a
small 5cnS flpsn the analc The small huie
grew to be al,o,.t tie s!1e q ali apple. anG TIE
eezems s2rcad - .tle knee. The doctors
never opul, heal the hole il the ankle. The
whole foot ran water all the time My
E,Isha I'd aad SONS were up night and Gay
Wheeling me from enc room TO another in
the hope Of giving me Some relief / would
sit for hours ct ti-le In front OF the fireplace
hoping Tor daybreak. The pain was SO intense
J vas alSnp9t crazy, in fact, would lose my
rcasoa for hours at Il time. One day a friend
exclaimed. Mrs, Finnegar. why in the world
don't yoit try the Ciificura Refnediesl' Not
being to slss9 ~ an ! f-eri5esl tagire TIE
Cutieur1 Soap end Sltialra 0intmenta trial.
After Using chem three 1avs thss nIgat I
slept sound for e.s,It long n5lTs. ] aNolse IN
the morning with but very little pain, in
fact, thought | was in heaven. After using
the CEtieura Remedies for three months
was perfectly restored to health" (Signed)
lIrs. Julia Finpegan. 1884 Hebert 81, St.
Louis. Mo-, Mar. Z 1911.
Cutictira Soap and Ointment sold through
out the world, Send 20 .'Cuticiira," Dept.
XXX. Boston, for liberal sample of each,
pOst-free. with SID book on the care and
treatment of the sin and scalp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Men and women, use the Wonderful
powder PERSPl-NO, which stops that
excessive perspiration that Is unnatural
wherever ii may be. You will never
again have your clothing in the arm
pits soaking wet from perspiiation or
have them get Stiff fade and bave the
colors run, or have your dresf-shields
curl up like ropes under the arms. If you
use the new marvel, PlsRSPI-NO No
more fading. staining or spelling OF
dresses, coats, shirts or waists No
more humiliation and perfect misery.
Use it in summer when it's hot; use ii in
winter when wearing heavy clothing,
y PERSPl-NO is a wonder. too. In re-
moving all perspiration and body odors
immediately, 1t is not sticky cream
sbut a cooling. wonderful powder. a
powder pad free in each box.
PERSPI-NO, sold at drug and depart
ment stores, 25c. d box. or sent on res
ceipt of price by The Perspo Cos Chica-
go, Ill.
ditch, Webster x Co, John Coughiin, II.
G.. Goodrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

wich, well pleased with their game.
Mrs. Hattie Plummer, who has been
visnlnr al rhe Matthews homestead
since July, has returned to her home at
Kings Mills.
Cakes and Clara Palmer and Addie
Tobey We're in Gardiner. Monday.
Uncle Rice" of the Heath hone
stead was right in the swim, Tuesday,
and went to the presidential election
MS snry al n cat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Vatican library ................... 10000
Library of Trinity college, Dublin 321 :9iI
Library of Congress, Washing
ton. 1,7ssl5S
New York public library and
forty branches. ,............:.--..s L9isss2
Boston public library and sew
enteen branches .,,..s.......... 9S7. 26S
I'm 1870" continued Or Fortesctte
the daily average of readers was s3S,
and the number of books sent to the
reading room from the library averaged
460,S05. In 1911 the daily average of
readers was IA, and the number of
books consulted averaged 1,464, 749, but
these figures Go not, of course, include
the books taken from the reading room
shelves for which tickets do not have to
be handled In addition to the reading
room you must remember we have a
maproom. newspaper reading room, and
a reading room for oriental books, as
well as the large room for people who
are using books of great value or books
in unbound parts. We have now 46 miles
of shelving. and should be at our wits
end We're we not able to look forward to
the many miles of space which will
shortly be at our disposal in the new
King Edward wing"
{ q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. The
subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator
de bonis non on the estate of Isaac r.
Marson of East Pittston in the County
of Kennebec, deceased and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same
for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are requested to make payment imme-
diately.
ALPHEUS NJ. MARSON.
Gardiner, Me-, r. F. d. 10.
now. thurs, 3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
The Comfort and Economy OF
Tourist Sleeping Cars in Trav-
cling to the Pacific Coast.

would like to explain to YOU, just
what Tourist Sleeping car is what
conveniences and comforts they have,
and how you can save money by joining
one of. our through parties. which so TO
the coast every week in one of these
cars, escorted by a special conductor
employed by the Burlington Route to
look after your comfort. For many
years the Burlington Route Personally
Conducted Excursions to California have
been widely known for the excellence of
the service provided, and The character
of the employees in. chafse The whole
for people of moderate means. to make
the California trip comfortably and in
thoroughly good hands, and at the same
tive Please call al the Office or write-a
postal will do. Alex Stocks, New Eng
land Passenger Agent, c. b. & O. r. r.,
264 Washington street, Boston. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

It emphasizes. an essential point in the
present day conception of rural life
that town and country are one COM
munity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
HALLDALE.

E Rev. and Mrs David Bracketti visit
ed relatives in Brooks, last week. ra
Mrs. Abbie A. Small of Augusta is
visiting friends here.
Henry Clement installed a windmill,
last week, to pump water from a
spring to his buildings -.
Mrs. Maggie Hopkins, who passed
the summer here With her sister, Mrs
Bert Hall, left, Nov. I'd, for her home
in Lowell, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and
children left, Oct. 81, for New Hamp-
shire, where they are employed.
Mrs. Cora Lamb Of Portland is
visiting her brother and sister here.
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WALDO.
FREEDOM.

SOUTH. w. Soule moved, the
past week, from Beaver Hill to his
farm in Palermo.
Miss Marion Jordan is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Ralph Young.
Miss Elenor Richardson is home on
a visit
o. b. Ward is in Palermo, this week,
threshing grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Young and chill
dren visited, Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs,
Henry Soule, in Montville.
Mr.. and Mrs r. f. Fuller and son,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Bragg and
children visited, Sunday, with Mrs
Frank Fuller.
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Rip Out Your
Dress Shields
Fire EN- Quick!

Men and Women Marvel at PERSPl-
NO.
Good bye forever to hot, wet dress
shields and excessive, unnatural arm
Dit perspiration. Use PERSPI-NO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

In parts of Norway the area of Gull
tiyated land might easily be quadru-
pied.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-24
ELECTION CASE Is
 TRIED BEFORE SUFFER
CochiSe Judge Goes to Flor ence to Decide Pinal
 County Contest

Judge Frad Suuer of the superior court of Cochise county. spent yester- day in the city and will leave this morning for Florence. where he win preside during tbe rrlal of the. 8lcGee election case, which has attracted at- tentiou throughout the state for soma time. A nice question Of law hinges on tae decision oI this case and it's outcome win be wafcheG with inter est. says the Tucson Star.
 The siuatiou iI Piual county is briefly this
 SLerih McGee Was a 1andidata for reelection year ago anG was de- ieltej tgt his successful opponent died within a month. or. at aay rate. prior to February l4. the date of ad- mission. the earliest date on which he could have ugaEGed
 When the board of supervisors came into office it demanded the res, . ieratiCn Of the sherIu 0n the ground that be had been defeateL. The sheriE declined 10 resign on the seemingly substantial ground that no successor
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-24
SUESPHOAE COMPANY
 FOR HEAVY DAMAGES
Mountain States Company Is Defendant in Action 10
 Recover $50,0 900


 xPHoENiX, Dec. 2S. The Mountain States Telsphepe and Telegraph com. fany has been made tho defendant in another damage suit the amour, prayed for in the. complaint being S24.000 The piaintin in the case is a former employee of the company. Marvin M Connolly. and the accident upon which thes action is based hap. pened in Tempe on the 18th day of October
 At thar time Comedy was eIspicyed by the deEagaiasa4--eompaay ia the oa' pacity of lineman -and JIe company Was at the tlNef engageas in. the plac- ing oi new phleg near the Tempe Nor maj school. it vas necessary. accord ing tO the complaint. for the plalntin to go up on the old poles. These poles have been ia use a long time and were rotten beneath ;he ground. Besides that the poles were six by siy In size. alleges the complaint.
 At the time of the accident the plaintiff climbed to the top Of one Of tine poles. a matter of thirty feet above. the ground, and was engaged in removing the wires from the pole to tue ground The bin alleges that Con- nelly was badly injured and that his injuries will incapacitste him for life. mentioning the fact that his back was dislocated and that he has nor since been able to use his lower lhnbs
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-24
CRIITtnTON HOMES
 USEFULNESS GROWS
Destitute Women and Chil- dren May Be Sent from
 Outside Counties

PHOENIX. Dec. 23A contract with the Crittenton home manage nent or this ely for the care Of des- utute. homeless and deprayed wom T and oT depeQdent female children was closed today by the board of control The hQme receives $30 a month s1r the care of each woman and girl the money being paid by the counties from which they are sent
 Copies of the contract are being sent out to the county supervisors and to the judges Of the superior courts lt is understood that there are a number of women and girls who will be sent 10 the home immc- diately, now that arrangements have been made to care for them there The county authorities have had a great seal Of trouble to find places for such unfortunates
 The contract Is made under the provisions of law passed by the legislature That law prOvidee that contracts might be made with in- stituJions Ike the CrittentOn home for the care of children Of both sexes, but the home can not receive boy a. Some other provision wifi have 10 be made for the care of dependent soys. as the industrial school is only for delnquents-