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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
By Fire, Monday Night, al
New Portland, Me.
Several Mills and Much vaIu-
able Lumber Is Destroyed.
c. h. Bartlett Heaviest Loser, Cost
ing Him About $4,000.

New Portland, Me-. June FIRE
which started in the mill of the New
castle Lumber Co. and ragged uncon-
troiled for more than two hours to-
night, destroyed several mills and
much valuable lumber. The loss is
estimated at upwards of $4,000, the
heaviest loser being c. H. Bartlett
whose saw mill, dryhouse and store
house were destroyed, together with q
large amount of lumber. all valued at
100000. The Newcastle Lumber Co.
lost two mills and considerable lum-
Der. Several other buildings were
damaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
Funeral of Mrs. Kate E. Adams.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Kate
f. Adams took place at the home of
her father, William C. Horn, No. 3,
Grant street. in Farmingdale,~ Mon
day morning. The funeral was pri-
vate, but withal there was com
pany of friends who gathered to pay
tIihnte OF respect to one whom they
had known and to sympathize with
the father and sister who survive.
Rev. j. w. Steele of the First Uni
versalist church, ofiiciated. Interment
was in Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
In the Municipal Court.

Six respondents We're before Judge
VIII G. Atkins, Monday morning, in
the municipal court. All were charged
with being Intoxicated. Two veterans
of the National Home paid the costs,
sentence was suspended on Charles Oh
sen OF Togus. Another man paid $751;.
John Mcdonald said to be a native
of Bath, who had just got out of the
Jail at Augusta and had been drunk
again. was sent OF Jail for Is days. AM
other man from Togus paid $75l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

and they were instructed to place a
sticker or write the name of either Mr..
Beane or MIR. Reed in the blank space
under Mr. Eldridge's name and mark
cross in the square beside the name
inserted, but later Ward ballots were
used.
As, in printing the various ballots
for the different wards. no change
would he required in the typesetting
other than the number of the ward;
il is strange that this error should
one ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
A PECULIAR ERROR
Found in the Republican Ballots for
Ward 5, Gardiner.

Upon opening the package of ballots
furnished Ward y, a peculiar error
was discovered in that the Republican
ballots. instead of containing the
names of the two Republican candi-
dates, Chester H. Beane and Newell
Reed. were printed with the name of
H. H. Eldrfdge in the space providing
for the nomination of candidate to the
Legislature. A canvass of the other
voting places showed that the mistake
had not been made in the other wards
ARRANGEMENTS We're Immediately
made to provide voters with stickers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Louise Edna Millett. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Millett. observed her
eighth birthday. Saturday, at her home
on Willow street, She rendered party
to her classmates and about 20 of them
wree present. Games of all kinds We're
played ard the, affair proved fine sue
cess. all voting Miss Louise a royal en-
tertainer. The little hostess served ice
cream and cake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Grade TX of the Maria Clarke
Grammar school postponed its picnic
announced for Monday until Wednes-
day. All members of the grade who
intend to go win be at the Islander
steamboat wharf at o'clock, Wednes
day morning, to embark for Isle of
Springs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

A sensible movement has been start
ed toward guaranteeing a safe and
sane Fourth. The plan is to have all
the Sunday schools from the various
churches in town so to some con-
venient point on the electrics, where
they can pass the day in games, and
listen to some patriotic addresses by
prominent speakers. If il does not ma
terialize il will be because the sug-
gestion was too late in being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
FARMtNGDALE.
Splendid PluraIities Given in Primaries
to Burleigh and Haines.

me following were chosen as can
cloates, Monday, at the election held
III fafmingdale: For United States
senators-Edwin C. Burleigh had 40
votes; Herbert M. Heath had 4. for
repre- sentatives to the Legislature
fen, r. Thompson had 50 votes and
Fred $, Morgan had 4. for Governor
Frederick E. Boothby Portland. 4; viii
nam I. Haines. Waterville. 40; Arthur
II. Shaw. Bath. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Neris store, formerly Whittier's. has
been greatly improved within and
without. 1t has been neatly painted
and electric lights have been install
ed The entire front has been treated
to coat of paint that adds to the ap-
pearanee of things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
Funeral Of Mrs. AImira =. Rhoades

The funeral of the late Mrs. AImira
r.. Rhoades was held, at 2.3o p. M,
Monday. at the home of her daughter,
Mrs, Booker on Central street.a Rev.
John Evans of the Universalist church
conducted the services, The bearers
We're: Ralph. Booker, Bert Blodgett
Albert Neal And Ed. Mitchell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Tho Bermuda Club held its meeting,
Monday evening. with n. w Caster. A
lobster supper was the feature. Ice
cream and cake were also served.
Whist and other games were played
and the affair proved fine success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

F. +. johnson, formerly bookkeeper
at the Commonwealth shoe factory
has been elected president of the Board
of Trade at Ayers Cliff, Quebec. The
Board of Trade was recently organized
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Jessica J. Haskell. assistant
principal of the Hallowell High school
has gone to Wellesley to attend hel
class reunion. Her mother accompa'
MED her. Later they will so to New
York to pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mre L. f. Gallager of roxbury,
Mass, who has been the guest of her
sister Mrs. A. f. Marson, Pittston.
returned, Monday. Chester NJ. Marson
of Roxhury is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marson his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Uni
versalist church viii meet at 2.30 p.
M, Tuesday. with Mrs. J. b. Dingley,
SO Washington street AS this is the
last meeting of the season. large
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The members of Grade TX, of Maria
Clark Grammar school, will hold a
masquerade BAH in the City hall, Tues
day night All persons who have re-
eeiyed invitations must present their
cards at the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Letters remaining in the post office
for the week ending June II, are ad-
dressed to, women: Miss |. Graves,
Miss Maria Nichols Men: c. c. Cur
rier, b. b. Juday, VIII NICK. Cameron,
r. j. Robinson, w. e. Tibbetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The perfection blue flame oil stove
you see In Amesbury & Wakefield's is
money saver as well as joy to the
housekeeper. Good plan to look No
days ad. over carefully A good store
to patronize and encourage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The Initiatory degree will be worked.
Thursday evening. at the regular meet
ing of Gardiner Lodge, No. ., |, o.
q. r. +Hf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Florence Morrell, who has been
teaching school at Thomaston, CT, ar
rived home. saturday. accompanied by
Miss Edith Mattoon. another Thomas
ton teacher, who is her guest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

A special meeting of Evergreen En-
oampment. No. As, T., 90. f.. will be
held. Tuesday evening. The Patriarch
iaI degree will be worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. K. M. Johnson and her daugh-
ter, Miss Caddie, who passed the win
ter in Washington, ID. G., and the
South, have returned to their Halo
well home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The w. c. T. Y. will hold Lawn
party. Thursday evening, June 20. at
Is Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Smith were the
guests of friends. Sunday. at Alma.
Their daughter, Miss Thalma will pass
the summer there with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. Edward Scar of Skowhegan.
who has been the guest of Mrs. w. j.
McKinnon left, Monday. for Boston
and Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

+. p. Wilkins of Brookline. Mass,
who has been the guest of his son, l..
w wilkins, Main avenue, Farming
ale. left, Monday on his return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Robert Nivison has purchased
handsome new motor boat from Cam
den parties for use on the river and
at the Islands. II is a large sized one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. Emma Robinson and Miss Marie
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Maxcy and
daughter left Monday. for Bradford,
Mass. to attend the graduation exer-
cises at Bradford Academy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Edward Lyman of Roxbury is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. r. Il. Wake
field, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

John II. Lander. who has been the
guest of friends in the city, returned,
Monday, to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mother Raymond. Mother Superior
and Sister Caroline of the convent of
the Sisters Of Mercy at Deering. We're
the. guests, Monday, of MrsA w. Z,
Ward. sister of Sister Caroline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

John I.asbow and daughter, Theresa,
and John Gingrass of Boston. who have
been the guests of friends here, left,
Monday. ON an excursion to Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

The regular meeting of John b.
Hubbard State Relief Corps, No. 50,
will be held in G. A. X. hall, Wednes-
day afternoon, at the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

s., William Farrell of Boston is the
guest of friends. at Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. Julia johnson and her daugh-
tiers, Misses Grace and Mehitable, OF
Cambridge, Mass. are visiting Mrs.
Johnson's sisters. Misses Grace and
Clara Lord. Mrs. Johnson formerly
lived here and has many friends and
relatives, among whom she will divide
her time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Maria A. Moores, who passed
the winter at St Marks home in Au-
gusta, has returned to her home, 81
Academy street, for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Hallomell commandery. Z. o. G. c.
has not fully completed plans for the
Wednesday evening, but
a specially bright occasion is assured.
Besides refreshments that are to be
served. thefeswiIl be addresses by
prominent grand officers of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. i. J. Jones and her daughter,
Miss Annie Jones, have returned from
Boston. where they passed a week with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Catherine Currier, who has been
a student at Smith College in Massa-
chusetts, is at home for her summer
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Because they SELL farms.
the Real Estate columns of the
Journal always contain a large
listing of desirable farms.
The Journal reaches 1000
homes in Central Maine. Don't
fail to let them know about
your place. A 40 cent ad. for
week viii be read by hundreds
ef prospective buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs. Charles Marston, who has been
the guest Of friends at Portland ana
bath has arrived home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Mae L. Hamlin has accepted a
position as cashier with Clarke's Mar
ket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Alice somerville, cashier at
the Acme theater, passed the week
end with her parents in SlSowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

For county commissioner-Jame w.
Beck. Augusta, 80; William r. Frost.
Gardiner, s; John s. Gleason, Oak
land 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Louis. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel H. Meader, who was i'll with
pneumonia, has entirely recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs Thomas Searles of Bar Harbor
Is the guest of her father, e. II. Col
Inns, Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Henry NJ. McGregor has gone to
quincy, Mass, to pass some time,
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Miss Carolyn Whittier picked tea
cup full of ripe field Strawberries on
Powder House hill, June IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Queen Esther Chapter. o. Il. s., No.
10, will meet this (TuesdaD evening,
at z 30 o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Fred A. Grant of Boston is the guest
of r. A. Aver OF Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Fl. d. Ballard. who has been visit
ing here, returned, Monday, to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Mrs Bertha Overlook passed the
week END with friends in Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18
GARDINER.

Hon II. Hs@Gariner left Monday Tor
Boston opt business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-18

Rev. r. II. Joscelyn left. Monday, for
Boston on business.
The day book., 1912-03-01

the same chance that had fallen
to his rival to tell her of his love.
It seemed that she was. affected
by his appeal, for she leaned out
over the balcony and plucked a
rose from a climbing vine and
lropped it down. Then she let
Iown the scarf as she had~done
to her other lover.
But Mason instead of pressing
it to his lips gave it sudden jerk
and pulled it from her hands.
She gave a little gasp of aston
ishment, but before she could re-
monStrate he had walked away
laughing.
The day after that Mason
boasted openly of his possession of
the scarf. He was standing in a
group of young men and Payne
Morrow was one of them. "HoW
did you get it?" asked he signi-
fcantly:
Morrow was in a rage with
alousy from the annoying re-
.larks of his rival. Finally when
he scarf was brazenly brought |
forth and displayed he snatched
it and started away with it. AS
he turned he saw Madge COM |
ing toward him and he walked up
and handed the scarf to her |
without word. Mason came up |
behind him and they both stood
facing her silently while the
others watched breathlessly. |
'Why did you take it?" she asked
Mason.
Because anything of yours is
nrecio11S fo me he answered
The day book., 1912-03-01


Prof. J. Lawrence Laughing of
the University of Chicago, who
will, for a stipend of $4,000 a
year, direct a Campaign Of. edu-
cation" for the National Citizens
league, which is. the corporate
name of the Aldrich money
trusts advertising department.
After pondering for 40 years
on "Why does the fool seek to be
parted from his coin," Thomas
w. Lawson concludes that
more important question is
"Where in the future will the fool
get money to be parted from
The day book., 1912-03-01

her. face, Finally she raised her
eyes. When he saw them he
smiled. Because exepcted to
get the scarf when you came with
it," he said, smiling.
The others saw her put out her
hand to him and knew who had
won.
The day book., 1912-03-01

weather bureau, has
received the Sym
-onds gold medal of
the Royal Meteor
illogical society of
London. He is the
first American to
receive this highly
priced honor.
X < 4
The money trust"
has a new and very
learned press agent.
The day book., 1912-03-01

\ ABOUT PEOPLE
Prof. Cleveland >Abbe, senior
editor of the United States
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-18

Lawndale Steam Dye Works, 166
w. Division st.
Mrs. Thomas L. Reeve, 4S41
N. Claremont av., denies recon-
citation with husband who
shot DR.. Paul E. Kelly.
Louis Rich, 342 w: 10th St.,
bookkeeper, Illinois Trust & Saw
ings Bank, tainted and fell on
street. Fractured skull.
VIM. Springer, city marshal,
Lawler, Ia, wired Chicago po-
lice that he has in charge Charlie
Fisher, 10, who says he lives on
w. Congress ST., and attended
Mckinley school. Detectives un-
able to find parents.
Peter Chriskos, 300 w. Supe-
rior st., fined 500 for beating
wife and two children. Court
gave woman the costs to pay
rent.
University of Chicago will
build formitory, consisting of
flats, where married students can
live with wife and children.
Mrs. Helena Rothkowski, 1112
Hermitage ave-, found in attic St.
Patrick's Roman Catholic church:
Wanted to be nearer God. Be
lieved demented.
Alibi saved Mrs. Lillian Able
and Mrs. Alice Gilbert, accused
by Mrs. Susie Bitner, 4611 In
diana ave-, of throwing acid in
her face Discharged.
Ear Adusht Hanish, Sun Cult
leader, indicted by federal grand
jury for misuse of mails.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-18

Jane Addarns win speak at the }
Sunday Evening Club, Orchestra
Hall, tomorrow night. Subject,
'The Newer Aspects of the Peace /
Movement"
Esther Mercy Islander suit !
against Dean Marion Talbot,
University of Chicago, may bere- I
opened. Francis w, Walker, Miss /
Talbot's attorney, argued for new !
trial yesterday.
Morris Cohen, alleged conf
dence man, wanted here for swim
ding First National Bank by
means of forged check, arrested
in Utica, N. Y.
Florence Donoghue. elected
president of the Chicago Mailers'
Union.
Joseph Granick, attorney, BON.
La Sale ST., disappeared 3 weeks
ago. Said to owe about $4,000.
University High School expell-
ed 8 boys yesterday. Belonged to,
frat"
Gladys Boudrie, 8, 375s S. Hal
sted, died yesterday of scafding
received when she overturned
boiler of hot water on herself
Wednesday night.
John Crowley, father of Nora,
and Julia Crowley, who were
struck by Albert Pick Co. auto
truck, has filed $4,000 damage
suit against company. Nora, 9,
died from injuries.
Edward G. Smith, Highland
Park, who says he is author,
writer and publisher" fined 81
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-25
Two Roads Promise
They Will Send Out
Seed Corn Specials

Local officials Of the Burlington and
Northwestern roads have promised the
Omaha Grain exchange to run a crop
improvement special over their lines. as
a part Of the exchanges campaign for
general crop Improvement and the Com
merclsl club publicity bureaus compaisn
for seed corn testing. Union Pacific Of
ficIais are out Of town, but as soon as
they return committee from the Grain
exchange will confer with them on the
matter. ss
1t is expected that three weeks will be
required for the special to make the trip.
stopping in every county In the Nebraska
corn belt Dean Burnett Of the agricul-
tural school Of the University of Ne
braska will assign professors Of the school
TO the trip, to lecture to farmers and test
seed corn.
Dean Burnett has promised to be present
an deliver an address at the crop improve
ment meeting to be held in the CONNER
ciaI club rooms Friday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-25

viii eSter d the civil service commission
so that o. will take in deputy collectors.
The bill was before the house OF repre-
sentative Tuesday and was taken under
adh1sens mt, but afr. North is confident
that it will be passed.
At pr esent the deputy collectors arc
CONF eited TO take examinations to secure
their office. but they may be discharged
at the will OF their superior. the collector
should the proposed law be passed 1t would
place She revenue men on equality with
other Government employees as well as
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-25

to make their tenure in office more Sc
cure.
Deputy collectors all over the country
are urging the passage Of the bill and
almost in every case they have the sup
port OF the collectors. whose authority
would be lessened thereby.
Ross Hammond, collector for the Ne
braska district, is heartily in favor of the
new plan, for he says that it would In
sure higher grade OF efficiency in the
department, as well as be great benefit
to the deputies.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-25

been requested 20 deliver several Incl
dental addresses While in the city. The
Methodist church has requested him to
sp sak there Sunday evening following an
address at Trinity cathedral.
a mass meeting at the lloyd theater
Sunday Afternoon at O'Clock will open
the three days convention Of the four
tenth annual session OF the charities.
After tho Sunday afternoon program. con-
slsting OF music by the Omaha High
School G.ee club, prayer by Bishop r. l.
Williams, address by Dean W. 7. sum-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-25

former Omaha woman and her parents
now reside here. She viii arrive in Omaha
Saturday and will so at once to the
home OF her psnnts, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Howe, l7O5 South Twenty-eighth street.
saturday afternoon AT O'Clock she will
address her collegiate alumnae at a ban
l.Iet at the Hamilton.
J. NJ. Hanson. general secretary OF the
Charity Organization society Of Noungs-
town. O., Will be in Omaha Friday. He
will address the conference Monday.
Dean Walter 7. Sumner of Chicago has