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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Test Tea BY Burning II.

Il bought tea the other day at a
japanese store" said the young house.
keeper. 1.-THE proprietor saw that / had
doubts about the quality, so he darted
back to the rear OF the store. expected
him to return with cup of steaming
tea, but he brought small ash tray and
a match. He threw pinch of the tea
into the tray, touched it with lighted
match and watched it burn. Then he
applied the same test to another brand
of tea that had claimed my half-heart
allegiance. The first sample showed
only a small flake Of ash, the second
three times as much.
Which shows said he, that the
first tea is the better. This Is an in
fallible test The better the tea tho
fewer the ashes. l invite all my GUS
toners to test tea that way before buy
ing -
''I took the ashless tea of course.
Since ". / have wondered what the
average American grocer would say II
his customers should apply lighted
match to their tea canister before CIV
ing an order, y Washington star,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23


ncr at noon served by the ladies. A
business session will Immediately fol-
low and then automobiles will be
taken for the Standish field, where the
regiment encamped so years ago next
Sunday. Automobiles will be provided
by citizens and ride about the city
will be furnished after a dress parade
is held on the campgrounds just as 1t
was half century ago. te
Postmaster VIM. w. Browne of Bow
doinham, who went out with the regi-
ment 80 years ago asa drummer boy,
although only u years old. will Come
to the city, tomorrow, purposely to
drum for the old soldiers while on
dress parade.
Supper will be served at Grand
Army hall and in the evening public
exercises will be held at the Alameda
under the direction of Mayor Small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
This Girl Recovered
From CONSUMPTION

The makers of Eekmans Alteative
which is doing so much good for Con.
sumptives. are continually in receipt OF
really wonderful reports of recoveries
brought about solely through the use OF
this medicine. Here Is one specimen:
42l Second Ave. Aurora, ILL.,
Gentlemen: Pardon me for not writ
ing sooner, but | wanted TO see II
would stay cured. | can now truthfully
say | am perfectly we'll Since Il child
of two Years l have been ailing with hung
trouble, which grew worse as | grew
older. At the age of fourteen the doctor
said IL l could not be sent South,
would surely die Of Consumption. | VIII
answer all letters sent to me, asking a
history of my case, from any one suf-
fering from lung trouble"
tSigned AfiidaviD ETA PLATH.
Three years later reports still well.
Isckman's Alteative is effective i'm
Bronchitis, Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat
and Lung Troubles. and in upbuildng
the system. Does not contain poisons.
opiates or habit-forrning drugs. For
sale by C. b. Murphy and other leading
druggists. Ask for booklet telling of
recoveries and write to Eckman Labora-
tory for additional evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Fiftieth Anniversary, Today, OF
The 10Th Maine Boys at Bath.

Bath. Me, Aug. 22.-tSpeciaD.-Sila
Adams of Waterville, secretary for the
past 80 years of the 18th Maine Regi-
mental Association. has been in the
city,, today. completing arrangements
for the 5oth annual reunion. which is
to be held, tomorrow.
1t is expected that fully 100 veterans
will attend and an interesting pro-
gram has been arranged which will
not only be pleasing to the veterans
but of general interest to the citizens
of Bath. Among the out-of-town Wis
itors will be Col. J. w. Sauplding of
Boston, the only surviving officer of
the regiment.
A reunion of the veterans will be
held, during the morning, at the rooms
of Sedgwici1 Post. followed by din
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
TALKED IN WHISPER.
Audience of Six All That Could Be
Gathered for O'Brien.

Kennebunkport, Me-, Aug. Pam
other one of those srousing Democratic
rallies was held at Kennebunkport at
40 p. NJ, Wednesday. when Candi-
date for Congress M. T. O'Brien deliv-
cred the first campaign speech made,
in whisper. He expected to address
one Of the large and enthusiastic
crowds of voters the Democratic press
Is telling about but when he arrived
in an auto at the place where he was
scheduled to speak there was no one
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Appearances May Be Deceptive.

1T is. sad thing, to see the horses
go, but it now looks as If that was
their destiny" remarked Saco
man, Wednesday. says the Biddeford
Record. Every man who .canIaise the
money, now owns or will own an auto
truck. 1t is fast coming to that. for
as soon as one merchant puts on de-
livery auto his rival must do the same.
1t is only question of a short time
when all the grocery merchants. will
have them, If one starts 1t the other
will follow in swift succession. The
farmers no longer dare to breed colts
and they are growing scareer year by
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

A hunt was made for member OF
the town committee and after~a dill
gent search lasting 10 minutes. mem
Der was found and. with his assist
ance, an audience of six was gathered.
Mr.. OBrieni saved his voice by mot
attempting to deliver set speech. He
got down from the automobile and
said what he had to say in a whisper.
the first recorded speech made that
way, in this section, at any rate, and
not in Mr.. O'Brien's usual style OF
speaking.
AT Las o'clock. speaker and audience.
like the Arabs we have read about,
silently foidcd their tents and as ST.
.lentIy stole away Gust the WAY they
viii do the night Of September %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Daily kennebee Journal
Telephcne 1855

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res.
oiutions Of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than as cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns.
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one OF the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The party of four that went to
Rangeley on short fishing trip are
very much pleased with the results.
All credit is given to Horace A. Pierce,
who acted as a guide. The other MEM
bers of this quartet were Alexander
Macdonald, Howard Crosby and w.
n. Stearns. Everyone expressed them
selves as having a fine time. Some OF
the largest bass and pickerel were
caught that ever came out of the lake;
two bass that weighed between A and
5 pounds and piekerel that weighed
around 8 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Miss Mary f. Libby and Miss Au-
gusta T. Libby of this city went to
Cape Porpeise, Thursday, to attend
the ninth annual reunion of the Sons
and Daughters of John Libby of Scar
boro. Over 100 descendants were in
the happy throng. and at noon a BAN
auet was served at the casino Some
of the guests were from places as far
distant as New York, Illinois and Colo
RADIO. A number of interesting speeches
We're made during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mrs. Charles Strange of Nashua, n.
H., who has been visiting relatives
here. will leave, today, for Portland,
where she will meet her husband. She
will also be accompanied by her
cousin, Miss Edna E. Haskell, and
John r. Hopkins, the party planning a
few days visit in Portland and Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

James Partridge and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Graham of Whitefield have
been guests of Mrs. John A. Partridge,
Winthrop street. Mr.. Partridge re-
turned, Thursday, to Whitefield,
while Mr. and Mrs. Graham have gone
back TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Henry John. an employee at York's
shore store. had the misfortune, whiie
at work. Thursday afternoon, to eaten
the thumb of his right hand in the
machine at which he was at work, In
such manner as to sever the tip oil
the thumb. The injury. which was
very painful. was attended to by
yf1hvgipian -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The Philadelphia Bird Food Co, who
are among the largest handlers of bird
seed and food for canaries and cage
birds in this country, approaching the
fact that Bowditch, Webster & CO carry
full stock of bird seed of all kinds,
bird gravel, bird mama. bird bitters. cut
tlefish and, in fact, everything for the
bird, have sent a liberal supply of their
new book on birds for free distribution.
Anyone interested in the feathery tribe
would de well to call and get book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Fl. r. Williams. superintendent of
schools of Wenham, Mass. was the
guest, for a short time, Wednesday.
of his brother-in- law, E. S. Genthner.
while returning home, after visit
with relatives in Sebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The grand jury at Bath reported
Thursday morning, two indictments.
One was made public. that of Joseph
Tardiff for assault and battery with
intent to rape. The criminal case will
go on trial at $50 A. NJ. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
NATIONAL NOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. John Turck.
Capt. George A. L. Snow has gone
to Boston for few days vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul p. Maillard left,
Thursday, for Boston and Newport.
on a leave of absence Mr.. Maillard
will visit several estates in that Sec
ton to compare the floral display with
his at the Branch. ~
Henry T. Kelly of Somerville, late
Co. A, 26th u. S. Inf, has been ad
mitted To the Home. f
William Ransehousen, late Co. A,
6fst Mass. Inf. and James Flynn, late
Co. E. sth Nj. Inf. have been grant
ed discharges from the Home.
The funeral of the late Jeremiah
Shay will be held from the Home
chapel At 2 r. ~. Friday, Rev. FIR.
Michigan officiating IL 81, y fa,t
Charles w. Birgc ieft the Home,
Thursday, on IA furlough, which he
viii pass in Hartford. itf 49,
John Drummey was granted fur
,lough Thursday, and left for Mon
tague on a visit.
The returns from furloughs, Thurs
day, were: Samuel B. Frost from
Bethel; Thomas McDermott from
Stoneham; William Wheeler from
Hartford; Frank Ferrin from Port
land; William Inhoff from Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

An automobile party. consisting of
Mrs. Mary A. King Mrs. w. n. Pet
tee, Gardiner Pettee. Don H. Fiheii
and Edward r. Kehoe, took 15o- mile
automobile trip, "Wednesday visiting
Themaston. Rockland, " Rockport,
Camden, Lincolnyiile and Belfast, re-
turning home by way of Watervlile
and Yassalboro. They left, at $50 a.
NJ, and returned. about ?. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Goodhue and
three children of Fort Fairfield were
visitors. Thursday. in the city, and
called at the State House. They were
on their way to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Grindell and son
.ot Redstone, n. H., and Mrs. Bessie
Grindell of Waterville. We're the
guests, Wednesday, of Mrs. n. II.
Hutchinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Hyland
of Manchester, \. H., have returned
home. after visit with Mrs. Hy-
lands brother, John B. White, Per-
ham street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Robbins and
family of Livermore Falls, who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horace A,
Pierce. for the past few days, will
take an extended trip to Ocean Point
with Mr.. Pierce and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

A. Howard Crosby, clerk at Z. w.
Church's grocery store, has recently
returned from three weeks vacation.
After tour through Aroostook, New
Brunswick, Quebec, down the Hud-
son to New York and back by the way
of Boston, Mr.. Crosby comes back
feeling much refreshed by the change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Miss Amy Partridge of Yarmouth
is passing week in the city as the
guest of Mrs. John A. Partridge, Win
throp street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

AIR. and Mrs William C. Sparks of
Houghton, Mich, who are passing
portion of the summer in Maine, were
guests. Thursday, of Miss Carolyn L.
Sparks State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The picture theatcr was taxed to
the utmost of its seating capacity,
Wednesday evening, to witness the
concert given by local artists The
program, beside the four reels of mo-
ton pictures, included the following
numbers: Piano solo, .Nazlie," Miss
Hazel Shaw; tenor solo, IF I Had
the World to Give You," NJ. C. Ed
wards; reading, Ann Maria at the
Show and Her Dream" Mrs. Lottie
York: duet, might of JOY" Mr.. Ed
wards, Miss Shaw; reading, The jolly
Good Fellow" Mrs. York; solo. For
All Eternity Mr.. Edwards.
There are three new arrivals at Rob-
binsdale, Mrs. C. w. Cook and Miss
Nellie Cook of East Boston, and Mrs.
F. H. Knowiton of Roslindale, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Miss Grace White, clerk at Fl. J..
Merrick's store, has gone to South
port, for a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

New arrival at L. S. Young's of
sword fish and halibut only Ice. h.,
tinker mackerel lie Id. Also large
mackerel, butter fish, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Anderson of
Boston returned home, Thursday, af-
ter a visit with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Adams -Westcott Wedding
Is Happy Affair.
Local Talent Gives Entertain
rnent in Picture ThedieT.
George Norton Dies Suddenly, on
Thursday, While in Bed.

A pretty wedding occurred at the
Lake View House, Aug. 81. when Ma
val Constructor Lawrence Stowell Adj
dams and Mrs. Cora Isabel Weseott
We're married by Rev. Mr.. De Motto
of the Congregational church of Bath.
The couple had. planned for very
quiet wedding, but the guests at the
Lake View House, who had been much
associated with them. during the sum-
nler vacation, planned a very pleasant
surprise 10 start them on their voyage
together with good cheer. They gath
cred golden rod, autumn flowers and
green's with which they. decorated the
handsome rooms of Lake View. The
parlor was a veritable floral bower.
Two little misses. Winnifred Van
Horsen and Ferabie Westeott, dressed
IN white and carrying birch bark bas-
kets, filled with flowers, met them in
the hall and preceded them to the par
lor, to the strains of the Lohengrin
march played by Mrs. Ella Rhoades
Van Horsen. The service of the Epis-
eopal church, was used.
After the ceremony a banquet was
served by Lake Views hostess, Mrs.
w. c. Kinds The dining room was
festooned with yellow ribbon, the little
table at which were the newly welded
pair. the clergyman and Mrs, Adams
little daughter. being set under cah-
opy of ribbons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams left at once for
wedding trip to Canada, after which,
they will make their residence at Bath.
The carriage which carried the bridal
party TO the railway station was elab-
orately decorated, and was followed by
vehicle containing their friends, who
gave them a deluge of rice, confetti
and good wishes as send-off.
The wedding guests included Mr..
and Mrs Henry Siskind. Miss Har-
row, Mr.. and Mrs. George Iittlefield,
and Mrs. n. F. Van Horsen of Boston.
Miss Theola Delamater, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker Tivnan, of New York, Miss
Larrabee of Portland, Lieutenant E.
e. Rhoades of the e. S. Navy. and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Smith of
Dorchester, Mass, and MIS-. V. C.
Kinds, Mrs. G. Sturtevant. Misses
Matte Hobbs. Phyllis Coffin, Marie
Kinds. and Myrtle Clark of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Miss Frances II. Potter of this city
and Miss Josephine Anterior of Hal
lowell have gone to Portland, for a
two weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Mrs. w. L. I.awrs of East Crescent
went, Thursday, to Lewiston. for
short stay with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

f Mrs. William j. Gorrhari of Crosby
street is visiting relatives gin Bath
N. B. Mr.. German leaves, Sunday. fol
visit with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Friday, August %, 1912.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Nice new lot roasting chickens at
Merrill Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The Maine Transportation Cos. t.
passenger auto is ready to cater to
private parties on any evening of
this week. Tel. W. r. Williamson. $40.
..-4-...s...,., ... las, idti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

The barge Pocopson was towed up
river, Thursday and locked at Pur-
inton Brothers shed and is -discharg-
ing a cargo of coal d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

Deputy Sheriff Pooler E. Lewis of
Clinton was business visitor, Thurs :
day, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
George Morton.


The sudden death of George Merton.
for many years a highly respected citi-
zen of the town, came as a shock to
the community. Thursday morning.
Mr.. Morton died while asleep, some
time after o'clock, at which hour his
wife gave him medicine. He had not
been well for some time, but was not
considered in immeeiaie danger. One
sister. the last of the older generation
o1 Mortons, who have long been asso-
ciated with Winthrop, survive.
Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge will
give an entertainment and dance.
Tuesday evening. at the Town hall.
The most of the program will be fur
nished by summer guests, assisted by
local talent. e.teva E8e 1aet
The goth annual reunion of the Hew-
lit family was heidi Thursday, Aug.
IS, at the hall in Windsor. w. iB.
Hewitt and family of South Somerville
were, as usual, the first to arrive.
There were about so at the dinner
hour, which was much enjoyed. Inn
mediately after dinner the meeting
was called to order blythe vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Jennie Hewitt, the presi-
dent, o. S. Sherburne of Richmond,
being absent, and was turned over to
w. b. Hewitt, a past president. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Jennie Hewitt, Bradford.
Mass; vice president, Will Metcalf,
Albion; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Sadie Thomas, Winthrop.
C. f. Moore is slowly recovering
from the surgical operation, which was
performed three weeks ago.
Miss Mabel Woodward. who has
been with her sister, Mrs. c. 70. Moore,
has gone to Skowhegan, and will go
from there to Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b. Church have
gone to Boston, where they expect to
locate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
LOCAL NOTICE.

Call at III Darby Block, for good
shave and hair cut. The revolving
sign will guide you. aug23d1ta
Buy preserving peaches by the box
at Hymes Fruit Store and save the
price OF the basket. aug22d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
BEAUTIFUL HANDS
AND ARMS
A FAMOUS BEAUTY GIVES HER
SECRET TO THE WORLD
A Free Prescription You Can Prepare
At Your Own Home.

Many women take perfect care of their
face and clothes, yet neglect their hands
Rough. red hands are almost as unat-
tractive as illkept teeth.
1t is a simple, easy matter to keep
your hands smooth and beautiful The
following prescription, which you can
compound at your own home, is famous
for the marvellous, instantaneous result
It gives:
Get from your druggist one ounce of
Kuiux Compound Put II in two
ounce bottle, add pter of an ounce OF
witch hazel. III ellh water and shake
well.
You win be surprised at the result
when applied to your hands, arms or
neck BIemishes of every kind disappear
as IL By magic Freekles, tan, rough
skin, coarse pores. yield instantly to
this application. This is the private pre-
scription Of q famous Parisian beauty.
JOURNAL WANT ADS.
BRING RESULTS.
GIVE THINE A TRIAL,
JOURNAL WANT ADS IL
BRING SUCCESS
GIVE THEM A TRIAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
PATTI DISCOUNTED.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23
Today's Concert Program.

Today's Concert Program.
March-"0nr Republic Bagey
Overtufe--aO beron," Won Weber
Naltzes from +"fhe Girl on the Train
Fall
selection from 'Marcella,' Lueders
Dance of the Skeletons" Allen
Selection of Southern Plantation Songs"
Is I.ampe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-23

WANT ADS.
BRING RESULTS.
GIVE THINE A TRIAL.
JOURNAL WANT ADS.
BRING RESULTS.
GIVE TIME A TRIAL.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-12

r. w. Horlick of Navasota is in
the city today.
Prof. Jim Powers of AnsoH is a
guest of his brother, Ben Powers.
Misses Maude and Tune McIver of
Normangee are in the city visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Albert Hanneman and daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian, went to Marlin today
for a short visit
Mrs. Morgie Gay of Houston ar
rived today and is a guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. w. s. Wilson
Prof. w. B. McClung of Hagerman.
n. NJ, is visiting his sister Mrs.
J. G.. Minkert of this city.
Mr.. Glib Foster of Rosprim, who
had a stroke of paralysis some time
ago, is reported as not improving.
w. B. Raysor of Chappell Hill. who
has been guest of his brother, DR..
P. NJ. Raysor, went TO Georgetown to-
day
Miss Lena Board, who has been
visiting the family of Judge A. G..
Board, returned to her home in Waco
today.
Mrs. V. w. Kessler and children of
Waco, who have been visiting rela-
tives in this city, returned home to-