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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
FALL FROM TRAIN
KILLS CONDUCTOR
JOHN BRYCE. OF soUTHsioE,
MEETS DEATH WHILE ON DUTY.
LEAVES YOUNG WIFE.

John Bryce. of 24ii Decatur street.
j conductor on the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway, was killed yesterday
about noon. pear Enfield. n. c. ac-
cording to telegram received by his
people.
The sender OF the telegram stated
that he had not ascertained the man.
ner in which Mr.. Bryce met his death.
He said that Mr. Bryce was at his post
when passing the station before Reach
ing Enfield. which was the terminus of
his run. and that after the train LETT
that station lie was not missed until
Enfield was reached.
When his absence WAS discovered
"A special train was Immediately sent
in search az Captain Bryce. and the
body was found a few miles from En-
field.
The death OF MIR. Bryce, who was
only twenty-five years old. Is peculiar
~ sad, as he leaves a bride OF only
six months. He has been I'm the en-
t,ioy of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
way for seven years.
Captain Bryce is ~ brother to VIII
liam +. Bryce. superintendent Of the
Virginia Railway and Power Company,
and DR.. Edwin G. Bryce. a prominent
Mr.. William L. Bryce left yesterday
afternoon for Enfield. where he will
take charge of the body. and will ar
rive In South Richmond with it this
morning about ! o'clock.
Forest Hill Still inactive.
Due to small attendance very lit
tie business WAS transacted NJ the
meeting of the citizens OF Forest Fill
leld last night in the school building
The subject OF getting water and
sewerage was mentioned, but the main
object Of the meeting was to Sec what
the people of Forest Hill thought OF
the Incorporation of the village,
The small attendance caused all of
these matters TO he indefinitely post
poned.
At a Injecting OF the citizens II few
weeks ago II committee was appointed
TO go among the residents OF that COM
munity and ascertain whether or not
they wanted incorporation.
While many of the citizens were in
favor of the move, others are said to
be bitterly opposed to the plan.
Thieves steal Liquor.
When the cafe Of u. w. Lowry. 4Gl
Hull street, was opened Yesterday
morning 1t was found that the place
had been entered and quantity Of
half pints, pints and quart bottles
Of whiskey had been taken.
This is the fourth saloon that has
been entered MiihIn-iha- past week
The saloons that have been enter
ed are Moore a. Burkes. Gllmau's and
Meals.
The police are looking fer the guilty
party and think that they have a
ti1ip - - -'''.'r ,Ns.@ ,"'4'4' 80 - -
Joseph u. Robertson.
Joseph L, Robertson died Sunday
at his residence, SO West seventh
street, in his forty-Necond year
BESIDES widow hs leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Cc''l. Graham and
Miss Virgie Robert and two sons.
Timothy and ierpati Robertson.
The funeral will be held this af9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Iowa EayOrs Taft.

DIES MONIES, Ia. March a5.---
That Taft will control the Fifth con-
gressleHai district. which liz the NTH
In Iowa TO go for the President, was
conceded here TODAY by the Des
Moines Daily News. a Cummins or
gan, and by the Gummins press
throughout the State.
Taft aeTusrsss sus' ore fiQore district
to control the State and regulars claim
will get this In the Second district
The progressives In the paper today
@ needle so far Taft has In the State
convention e2I delegates and the OPP
position. divided between Cummfns
AMI Roosevelt. 419 votes. Indications
now arc that Taft will get 1owa's dele
Eatton at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Contest In Indiana.

lNU1ANAPOLlS, IND. March 20.
Every indication tonight -oints 10
lively and interesting State Re-
publican convention tomorrow at
Timlinson Hall.
According to plans that were being
made by the Roosevelt SUPPORTERS not
only one but two conventions will
be held. After the regular conven-
ton, controlled by friends Of Taft,
has elected Charles w. Fairbanks.
Harry =. New. James r. Watson and
Joseph II. Oliver. OF South Bend, as
the regular delegates al LARGE TO the
national convention as MIA nned. the
Roosevelt men will hold rump con-
ysntion in T'imlinson Hall and select
Albert J, Beveridse. Edwin NJ. Lee.
Fred Lands, OF Logansnort, and Grin
d. Brown. Of Terra Haute. as their
choice for delegates at large in order
TO be able to carry contest to the
national convention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
KEEP MARRIAGE
SECRET A MONTH

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian J
STAUNToN, March 2s.--~After hay-
ing been kept a secret for over n
month. the wedding Of Miss Ada
Beard TO Mr.. +. L. Lange was an
nounced today as having taken place
on February 18th. Mrs. Lange il a
nurse at Kings Daughters Hospital
here and had about completed her
ecur~. when cu3id interfered.
The young couple had the cere-
mony performed, but swore the par
son and city clerk ~ secrecy, because
the bride was afraid sac would not
he allowed to finish her course
She discovered. however. that her
secret was hard one to keep. SO she
told the hospital superintendent, who
congratulated her, and is allowing her
to complete her course.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
JUDGE SCOTT COMES
BACKIN GOOD SHAPE

Judge K. Carter Scott has returned
to the city and will probably be able
in a few days to resume his duties on
the bench of the City Circuit Court.
He comes back much improved in
health
Judge Barham, OF Newport News.
was on hand yesterday to preside
over this court, bur there We're no
cases. Up for trial.
y Judge Scott has been spending q
few weeks ut his old home in Eau
quier county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Virg,rtan Bureau,

Mrs. J. r. Edmunds, who has been
sick several days. IL improved.
Miss Anna Thomas, who was ope-
rated on at the Petersburg Hospital
several days ago. is improved,
/. Mrs. tssurESs Dyer. Of savannah
Ga. is visiting relatives in High
street.
Mrs. Mary daher, Of New York, is
visiting her brother. NJ, a. Finn, on
Sycamore street.
Mrs. James Wood. OF Wilmington.
~. c.. Is visiting her cousin Mrs. w.
II. Molina. In Sycamore street.
r. l.. Taylor, a we'll known insur-
ance agent OF this city. will leave
next week for Richmond, to accept
the position of district manager OF
tine Martiand Life Insurance CoIh-
pany.
Mrs. A. A. Allen left TODAY fer
Houston, Texas, 10 visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. l.. M. Wilson.
David Dunlop. a well known sport
ing character. has returned from u
trip to Panama.
A light snow fell here early this
morning. but it cleared up about mid,
day.
A horse belonging to DIR. Fisher
ran away in Sycamore street today
and caused some excitement. The
buggy was badly damages but nc
one was injured.
William Fisher will leave this week
for a trip to Pam ma.
The Ladies' Aid Society. of Bland
ford Methodist chnrch. will conduct
sale OF fancy articles st j. y.
James shoe store tomorrow They
soiici, u liberal patronage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
ELLYS0N IS SURE
TO Be CANDIDATE

Lieutenant Governor Eliyson hasn't
said the word yet.
He won't talk politics at this time
to snyone--always changes the sub
Ject to tho Panama canal or the
weather.
But 1t is ''doped" out by the best
informed people In the State on po-
litieal subjects that mir. EiIyson will
make the run for Governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Willie Harvey .

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
APPOMATTOX. VA, March e5..---
Willie Harvey. aged 10. son OF AIR.
jim Harvey. who resides near Oak
Vile. died ut his fathers home last
night Of spinal meningitis. The bu-
rial will take place ut the family
burytng ground tomorrow. at MIR.
Tom Harveys, conducted by Rev. II,
G. Hubbard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
ATTORNE Y-GENERAL
AT HILLSVILLE

When court opens to-day at Hills
Slilt. Attorney General s. w, Williams
accompanied by his secretary. Coun-
Gilman T. Gray Haddon. will be on
hand TO render any assistance that
may be deemed necessary In connec-
tion with the establishment OF law
and order la Carroll county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Suspects Are Held.

sarn Cocker and William Sattertield,
the two suspects. arrested Saturday
as alleged fugitiyes. were held BY
Justice Crntchtsld Yesterday until
April 9Th. to await further tnforma-
ton,
Coker IL believed TO be wanted in
North Carolina for shooting deputy
sheriff. while gattArdeld IL thought
70 have escaped fro tho arms Of
the inv In Danslre, after having
taken horse and bugSy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Taft Has Cgark,s District.

MONTGOMERY, MO, March To
President Taft had IS votes In the
county convention held here this at
ternoon against IS for Roosevelt. 1t
IL now predicted that Taft win carry
this Speaker clarks. district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Another For Tart.

IsHPEMING, MICH. March 25.---
as'baf awesfth district Republican con-
venton today Instructed the two
delegates elected to the national con-
yention for President Taft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
"".~1.s's@ W ! ~ Cssss. sssss 80 a.H
I ternoon in the Stockton.SUesS 1Sp-
list church at o'clock.
The burial will be in klvervssv

ternoon in the Stockton.Stxest nap
list church at o'clock.
The burial will be in kwerWsw
cemetery.
Wiliiams-Sldeed.
A quiet but pretty weddtns ~
o. clock in the home of y. II. Mceo!.
ices Bainbr;dge street. wnen hsaes
Louise b. Williams became the BRIDE
of Mr.. Alfred r. Shield.
The marriage ceremony wne PR
formed by the Rev. J. r EExiepe0n.
pastor OF Asbury Methodist Epssoooai
church.
man.
The pariors were beautifully dece~
rated in ported plants anu cut n0Uefo.
Mr.. and Mira Shield will make theif
home In south Richmond
Kidd-Gallcway.
Mr.. Hugh l. Kidd, . Wei knswn
citizen OF South Riehmoad eno 2
widower OF about stx. monthA ei1ped
SUNDAY morning With Mira Enma
Gailoway. and was married - the
home OF his son, Roland. on Worm
Twenty hfth street.
when his children avoks. eua9ay
morning they were surprfned 20 nn0
their father W before than Tney
soon afterwards learned th.& - Aod
Mrs. Galloway we're married.
After the marriage the couple IAff
,mmodiateiy for Norfolk. ThoY are
expected home about Inc middle OF
the week.
Personals.
Attorney w. C. Puiiiam has rstnrts-
ca home. after = brief visit 10 Bal
timore on business.
!. Il. Rudd y extrame3~ III ~ nie
residence, 1917 Rainbridgs street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Killed in Z Fiaht.

Especial TO The Richmond yirgiipan.)
WINSTON SALEM. N. G.. March Is.
John BurTis shot and killed Hardy
Brandon In fight h4rA ii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Mrs. Mary 4. Jones.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA, March Is.
Mrs. Mary A. Jones 80 years old,
is dead at Bridgewater. Rockingham
county. She was the widow OF Or.
w. c. Jones, Of Highland county, and
leaves several children, including Mrs.
j. j. Ringer, of Baltimore. She was
Miss Wilson and was a member of
the Methodist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
OBITUARY"

(Specail &c The Richmond virginian. }
APPOMATToX, VA. Marcn Ia
Mr.. j. Il. Atwood, one of the Oldest
and most widely known citizens OF
Appomattox county. died suddenly at
his home here last night at 1925
of heart trouble. Deceased WAS six
ty-six years old and leaves wife
and six children: Edyth, Virgllia,
Jacqueline. Iynolee. Eloise and La
mar Atwood; one sister, Mrs. Clara
Harvey. OF Lynchburg. He WAS a
man prominent In the affairs OF his
county, being president OF the Bank
OF Appomattox, and member of the
board Of supervisors. The funeral
and burial win take place In Liberty
cemetery tomorrow, the 26th.. at
p. M, the service being conducted
by Rev. Hugh Smith. of Christians
burg; his pastor. Rev r. c. Hub
bard. OF this place. and Or. Taylor,
Of Rollins. Va. with the Masonic
service.
Mr.. Atwood was popular man,
having lived here all his life, where
he conducted mercantile business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
REPUBLICANS MAKE
WAR ON EACH OTHER
Continued from FIRST page. }

held a separate convention and nam
ed contrasting delegates for the na-
uonai convention at Chicago
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Joseph II. Mason.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.3
EMP0RIA, VA. March U.s.
Mr.. Joseph r. Mason. aged sixty
three years. was found dead on the
street in North Ernporia this morn
Ing. MIR. Macon had been sick. and
" seems that he got up In the night
and wandered out on the streets,
where he died. He is a native Of
North Carolina. but a long resident
Of this place lie was a genuine Old
style gentleman. and esteemed by oil
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-26
Mrs. Martha II. Oeburn.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian. J
UNION LEVEL, VA, March a5.--
Mrs. Martha H. Ogburn, nee wicker,
widow of the late b. W. Ogbu 4 Sr.,
died Friday in her seventy-e. stth
year. at the homo OF her daughter,
Mrs. a. T. Hart, of OEburn. Va.
The end came after a lingering Ill
ness. For four Years she had been
-a-cnmpieta invalid. ScArcelp- able to
move in her bed during all that time.
She WAS preceded but short time
by her husband. who died Deem
Der 25th. Her body was laid to rest
by his side Saturday In tho family
hurying> gFeuad. at the home of AIR.
a. G. OEburn.
She is survived by two chiidren:
Mrs. Matte -. Hart and Al. w. Og-
burn, or Union Level. Va, to whom
We extend our heartfelt sympa thy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
NATIONAL HOME.


Officer of the day. Capt. McDevitt
The funeral of the late Joseph Lari-
Were was held from the Home chapel, at
2 T. M. Tuesday, Rev. FIR. Nelligan Of
ficiating.
Ralph w. Reynolds, former steam
inter here, who has been the guest of
friends here for the past few days, left.
tuesday. for his home in Lewiston
Evert Wetsel. a patient in the hospital.
has been granted a furlough to visit rel
atives in Brooklyn
Three members reported Tuesday,.
from furloughs: Daniel Mcneil from
Old Town. Frank S. Taylor from Taun-
ton, William A. Mcdonald from Nashua
The regular enen-air concert. Wednes.
day afternoon. has been cancelled, as the
band will SO to Oakland to furnish mu.
sic for the eeunion of the srd Maine.
The baseball game, tonight. Will be
with Hallowell. 1t will be called imme.
diateiy after the supper hour
You cannot deceive the old soldie,
as to the quality of cigars. He has
smoked ,all kinds and the sale of "ths
Oakland" Is evidence that it is one
of his favorites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
LINCOLN.
CEDAR GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. a. Waterman of Ros-
lindale, Mass, are receiving congratu-
lations on the arrival of a 9-pound daugh-
ter. Elinor born at 30 +. NJ. Aug. 10.
Both Mrs. Waterman and Elmer ara
getting along nicely.
Mrs. w. ]. Piekance and children are
visiting her sister, Mrs. f. W. Moody.
for short time.
Mrs Marietta Robbins and Mrs Lily
p. Pierce of East Yassalboro passed
sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. X. Nc
Fadden.
There Is a Lawn party advertised for
Monday, Aug ~, by the Ladies' Aid of
are invited to come and have a good
time. "a
All three of the surnaner houses at ce-
dar Grove are filed The Ashley has 50.
Cedar Grove Inn had four arrivals, Sat
urday, and two departures.
Mrs Carrie Council has recently re.
turned from a visit to her brother in
New York, much improved in health.
Mrs Cooper has been visiting her
daughter, Alice McFadden, for few
days. I
Orrin Ham is busy taking out parties
in his motor boat. He has fine boat
for the business.
Fl. X. McFadden has a garden. this
~ear, which he thinks it pretty good.
Green peas. lettuce, the Fourth of July;
boets. beans, cucumbers, new potatoes
in July He has made quite a snug sum
selling beans and eggs.
Mrs. Sadie NJ Garter of East Pittston
&c. ct l.ap .t-aoatfnn with nfi1raS in
Manchester
a bowling contest took place. Mon
day evening, at Cedar Grove alleys be-
tween team from the Ashley, composed
of Kerrigan. Morton, Miner, McGrath
and Murphy For Cedar Grove: Baker,
Weeks, Moody +. Hall and c. Hall.
The Cedar Groves won two out of three
games. The Ashleys are a jolly crowd
and we hope to have a number OF
games with them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

which the azssss<es len tI1s sssne Rich
ard g. Barter. the notary p&fblie who
told how Becker took him to Rose. while
the latter was inhiding, to Witness an
affidavit; Rose, HARRIS "Dago Frank
Ciroficis girl, and Deputy Police Com
missioner Dongherty
Dougherty. Mr., Whitman said. tonight.
has promised an the assistance ia his
power In connection with the Prosecutors
graft inquiry, and Mr.. Whitman expects
material aid from him. More witnesses
are to be before the grand jury. tomor-
row. and it is not likely that the murder
viii be reached until Thurs
day.
Judge Mulqueen, today. denied the APP
plcation of Becker's counsel for permis-
sion to examine the minutes OF the
grand jury in connection with the finding
indictment already standing against his
client.
Mr.. Whitman received a telegram from
Assistant Attorney Rubin, this afternoon.
saying that he would arrive in Hot
Springs, tomorrow morning Rubin is
expected to bring back sam sehepps
under arrest there as material witness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
The New Precincts officers.

The City Council, Monday evening.
elected officers for the new precinct as
follows: Warden, Morrell A Totman
clerk, James r. Peacock; election
clerks, E. Nj. Peacock. Henry Albee
ballot clerks. Charles w. Douglass and
Il. Y. Dill; constable, Wilbur l.. Libby.
1t was voted to pay Frank A. Moers
the sum of sl0.15 for damages to his
wagon, caused by a defective high
way. The petition of the Telephone Co.
to place its wires on the poles of the
Electric Light Co. was tables until the
next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

Official Contracts
OF N. E. League

Boston, Aug. 1S-George Stobie, the
University of Maine twirler, who went
with the Boston Americans. a few weeks
ago, has been sold to the Lowell club of
the New England League, and Andy
owen, the former Portland pitcher in
the Maine State League, has been re-
leased by the same club.
The following encouragement of con-
tracts and other matters in the New
England Baseball League was made. to-
day, by Secretary Morse;
Contracts Lawrence. Mike Lynch. A,
L. Laubacher q91s); New Bedford. Joe
Kilhullen
Released-Lowen, Andrew Owens, Ed
ward Clark
BY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to New York
(Amercan) Ray II. Heating; Boston
tNationaD to New Bedford, c. b. Hogg;
Fall River TO Boston (Ameriean), George
Walsh: Boston (American) to Worcester
~ f. Bushelman Boston (American) to
Lowell, George Stobie, Douglas Smith
Worcester to Boston (American. b. Fl
Van Dyke; Brockton to New York
(American) L. Dowd and NJ. Barry.
Suspended-Wo Forester, Harry Aubrey
Reinstated-Lowell, Edward Clark.
The release by purchase of the ser.
vices OF players is prohibited within q
days of opening of the major league
drafting season (Sept. 15).
The release of services of players be.
tween minor leagues is null and void
against drafting by major league clubs
unless the player has served the pur-
chasing club for so days before Sept 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
BASEBALL NOTES.

Manager Jack Dunn of the Balti-
more International League Club, an
nounced. Tuesday. at Baltimore. that
he had purchased Pitcher Barney Pei
ty and Infielder Roxie Roach from the
Washington American League Club.
The New York; S American League
Club. Tuesday. released OutfieldeT
Patrick Maloney to the Brockton Club
of the New England League, from
which he ewass purchased several
weeks ago. IN exchange for Maloney,
the Broekton club will give up Fred
Smith. Smith will join New York
Immediately.
Major league teams have purchased
two Fredericton, N. b., stars. p -.
Dugman. manager, captain and ceff-
ter fielder of the Fredericton team,
has been signed by the Chicago White
Sox. and David Brown. an outfielder
and a former Bates College star, has
been bought by the Philadelphia Ath-
letics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
MARTYR TO SCIENCE.
Surg. McClintic Victim of "Spottsd
Fever" Which He Studied.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Passed As
sistant Surgeon T. b. McClintic of the
United States Public Health and Ma
rine Hospital Service. died, tonight,
of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
a martyr to the cause of medical
science. One of the foremost special
lists In this deadly maiady which he
virtually had eradieated from the Bits
ter Root valley in Montana. it vas the
irony OF fate that DR.. McClintie should
suceumb to the disease.
He had been investigating the fever
in the Bitter Roof svalley, for the last
two yearssand so completely had fps
eradieated the tick which transmits
the malady, that no. case developed
during this year. until DR.. sMcClintia
himself was strickensAl III
Dr. McClintie was SO years old. \
native of Warm Springs Va, he was
a graduate of the University of Viz
einia. A bride of a few weeks sur
VfVes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
Maine State Hand Engine
League Meets Here.
Various Reports on The Labor
Day Muster al Bangor.
Business Session Followed by En-
ioyable Social Gathering.

The annual meeting OF the Maine
State Hand Engine League was held.
Tuesday evening, in the Fire Depart
ment hail. Before the meeting the
Drum Corps of the IIallowen Fire
mems Association rendered several
stirring pieces in front of the build
ing, after which the company en-
tered the sassoeiatien hail. which was
very prettily decorated with the ma
tional eolors
The following are the officers: Pres
ident, challes S. Yeaton of Auburn:
LIST vice, r. NJ Howe, HalloweH: I'd
vice. Elmer w Niekerson, Bruns~
wick; Cd vice. W. H. Purington.
Topsham: sec-treas., Fred NJ. David
Damariscotta; chairman of muster
committee. +. " Niekerson.
The business meeting was called to
order at S O'clock by Luther f. Gray.
president of the Hallowell Firemen's
Association, who extended welcome
to the members of the league from
other places and to the members Of
the city government, who were in
vited guests.
Following Mr.. Gray's opening adj
dress, President Yeaton of the League
took the chair, and accepted the wef-s
come, extended by Mr.. Gray.
The reports of the various commit
tees were heard. Chief Buckley, chief
engineer of the Augusta department.
reported ON a visit to Portland in re-
gard to the transportation of the va
.rious engines on Labor day next.
Voted to accept Chief Buckley's re-
port, as a report of progress.
Report was made as to induce
nents offered at the Bangor muster,
with the following results: The hose
reel prizes will be: First. $75; second,
S25. Handtubs, first, s125; second, SIS;
third, S25 (for each class. Voted to
accept reports OF the muster commit
tee
Mr.. Connolly of Bangor briefly laid
before the members, details of ar
Engagements which are being made for
the big Labor day celebration to be
held in that city
After several other matters had
been discussed. the business meeting
was Brought to a close
Remarks were then made by Mayor
Emery O. Beane. President Yeaton,
Mr.. Nickerson, e. NJ Howe. Secre-
tary David, Chief Buckley, Chief
Densmore and others. After the
speaking, refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
FRANKLIN.
AVON.

rs. Lee Ellsworth and daughter.
Evelyn. of Maiden, Mass, are visiting
at her husbands parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Ellsworth, and grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. g. t. Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ladd of Temple
are visiting at John Dunham's.
Mrs. Lydia Durham and daughter,
airline, of Madrid, are visiting at l..
b. kinney's.
J. Blaine Morrison of Phillips Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. n. w. Worthley,
over Sunday.
Schools in Avon will begin, Aug. 10.
with the exception of the Town House
school, which has been discontinued,
The Bubier family reunion at NJ. G.
Bubier's, on the Mile square, Avon.
the last Saturday in August.