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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
MANCHESTER.

Mr. and Mrs. H.. a. Taught of Bel
grade entertained Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Hewitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Yeaton'
Harry Hewitt and Mildred Dalton of
Belgrade and B. F. Eldridge of Quin
cy, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. Y. II.
Thomas of Manchester, New Years.
Arthur Hewitt. who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Jackson,
returned to his home at Livermore
Falls, Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Heffernan of
Augusta entertained Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Hunt of Readfield. New Years
Mrs. Ella Jackson returned, recent
ly, from Bridgewater, Mass, where
she was the guest, for several weeks,
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr.
w II. Hunt and son Warren bought
yoke of steers and two cows Of Mr..
#Choate of Windsor, last week.
Frank Eldridge returned to Quincy,
Mass, Tuesday. after a two-weeks
ty and Dexter.
William Worthing, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Dwight Worthing, has the
distinction of being rocked in an an
Gent cradle, more than 125 years old.
Five generations of the Lyons family
have been rocked in this ancient
cradle. Tabir Lyon and his son Har
rison, with all the brothers and sis
ters William Harrison WAS the next
generation and then his daughter Del
la and her son, beside many others
in the family, including Mrs. Ella
Lyon Jackson. The cradle is iii the
possession of William Harrison Lyon
and he loaned it TO Mrs. Worthing
for little William. The cradle is in d
good state of preservation and looks
as though it might last through an
other five generations.
Mark johnson is on the sick list
with bronchial trouble.
Mrs. Frank Barr of BridgeWater,
Mass, and Mrs Justin Towle We're
guests, Wednesday, of Mrs. Il. r.
jackson, returning to winthrop.
Thursday, accompanied by Mrs. jack
son, for a visit.
William johnson is cutting wood
for George Parsons.
Dwight Worthing and Herbert
Written were working on wood for
Fred F'ifeld Wednesday.
Farmers are anxious for snow in
order to haul their lumber and wood
Mr.. C. w. McKenna, who was in
jured in the quarry at Granite Hill,
Dec. Is, is regaining his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

er to remark: what an inviting and
delightful place to pass an afternoon'
I wonder that no one has thought be-
fore of establishing such q rest room. =
This and similar expressions indicate
that the public is now thoroughly alive
to the need of such an enterprise and
seem to dispel all doubts of it's sue
cess
Donations of funds and furniture
We're received from number of the
visitors and others became so interest
ed that they at once joined the asso-
citation and paid the necessary men,
hership fee. The work will remain for
the present in the hands of the ladies
connected with the temporary organ
ization. pending the securing of the
services of a suitable person as mat
ron.
The suite of rooms occupied by the
enterprise consists of three conven-
iently situated, well-heated and light
ed rooms upon the second floor of the
North block. The largest room of the
three in the northern end of the suite
has been fitted up as the reception and
reading room. The piano and large
table. the latter we'll stocked with
current magazines and periodicals.
are two important articles OF furni-
ture in this room, While in addition
there are couches and easy chairs in
abundance.
The exchange, which provides cook
ed food articles of embroidery and
other articles usually found in a Wo-
mans Exchange, is located at the
right of the main entrance to the re-
ception room while at the left of the
main entrance is the check room,
where a system of double checking is
provided for bundles and clothing.
Beyond the reception room is a tea
room, where light luncheons are
served. while the extreme southern
room of the suite is used for culinary
purposes and is provided with a gas
range. All three of the rooms are
tinted in attractive colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
WINTHROP.

Mrs. l.. T. Mcnamara and son Rich
ard visited in Madison, the first of the
week.
Maranaeook Council. Royal Area
mum, held its Installation, Wednesday
evening, the otiicers-elect being install
ed 90 their duties by Deputy Grand
Regent Herbert Z. Foster as follows:
Regent. Thomas \. James: vice re-
gent S. Il. Edwards; past regent, S.
NJ. Cover; orator. l.. T. Mcnamara;
Sec. +. w. Wentworth: Treas. C. p.
Rowell; collector l. o. Gage; warden,
f. r. Leaird; guide, John Tall; trus-
tee for three years. H. e. Foster a
delicious oyster supper was served
and social hour enjoyed. The order
had as guest, E, c. Hudson of Stur-
tevant Hill. a member of the lodge
at Long Island, n. Y
The members of Payson Tucker
Hose Co. elected their officers at a
meeting held at the house house.
Wednesday evening. The list follows:
Foreman, VIII Rollins; first assistant
Archie Murray; second assistant,
Warren Macomber: hydrant man, Ev-
erett Barber; assistants, E. r. Staine
and Jerry Donovan; superintendent of
Bonney : Treas, Fred Haines; stand
ing committee. j. 4. Foster. Geo. Kim
ball. r. \. Baird; pipemen, first line,
Fred Haines, w r. King; second
line, Geo. Kimball, f. b. Martin
The annual meeting of the Congre
gational church was held at the
chapel, Wednesday evening and the
church officers reelected as follows:
Deacon. A. j. Crowell: clerk, Miss
Emma Cochrane; Treas, G. w. Gar
land auditor, c. w. Barton: business
COMMITTEES, c. w. Barton, }. NJ. Towle
j. r. Bourne, j. II. Mcllroy; Supt s
S. Mrs. c. f. Sargent; Asst. Supt.,
w I. Adams.
Miss Frances Putnam has returned
to her school in Sanford
Miss Mary Putnym has returned to
Pennington. where she is attending
Normal School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The Rest and Exchange rooms of
the Augusta Women's Association at
POI Water street, over Wheeler's jew
eIry store, We're crowded with Nlsl-
tors. Thursday afternoon and evening,
upon the occasion of the public open
ing of the rooms. The visitors were all
very much pleased with the appear
ance of the rooms and many express
sions were heard in favor of the enter
prise Refreshments of tea and coffee
and sandwiches were served to the
visitors by members of the executive
board of the Current Event Club.
The idea of the Women's Rest As
ISOLATION started with the Current
Events Club and the work necessary
for the making of the plan realty
and the opening of the rooms has de-
volved upon the executive board Oh
this organization. consisting of Mrs.
Dennis Donovan. president of the
Current Events Club, Mrs. f. A. Ten
ney, vice president of the Current
Events Club, Mrs. Katherine G. Nor
ril. secretary of the Current Events
Club, Mrs. d. T. Neal secretary of the
temporary organization of the Wo-
men ASSOtidltloits MI iiOiNii 80
ms, treasurer of the Current Events
Club, Mrs. Charles p Emerson, treas
urer of the temporary organization of
the Women's Association, Mrs Charles
1ibbetts, Mrs. Frank Wellman, Mrs,
S. C. c. Ward, Mrs. Preston Brown,
Mrs Albion Barbour and Mrs. Frank
Newman This committee was great
ly assisted by the committee for So
liciting furniture, consisting of Mrs.
A d. Ward. chairman, Mrs. Elmer
Parkman and Miss IneZ Hill.
The reception was held from to
and from to P. NJ. The rooms were
made attractive with flowers and
ported plants and members of the as
ISOLATION presided in turn at the piano,
during the reception hours. The fur
nishings of the reception room are
very attractively arranged and one
visitor was heard by Journal repoT-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
OLD AGE PENSIONS
Proposed BY Congressman

To give every man and woman over
50 Years old a pension from the United
States treasury, is the surprising pro-
posal of a congressman.
What most old people need is help
in keeping up strength and 0igor.
Thousands of them know that the
greatest help they can get is our de-
licious cod liver ana iron preparation
without oil. called Ninol.
Mrs. Mary Ivey of Columbia, Ga,
says; IF people only knew the good
Ninol does old people you would be
unable to supply the demand / never
took anything before that did me SO
much good as Xinol has done. It Is
the finest tonic and strength creator
ever used in my life"
Finol reneNs the energy and
strength Of old people because il en-.
riches their thnned blood and inn
proves their appetite and digestion
and IS also so pleasant to take that
they like to use it. We guarantee vi
moi TO give perfect satisfaction ans
pay back your money il il does not
Bowditch, Webster G. Co, Druggists
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
NORTH AUGUSTA.

The officers of North Augusta
Grange will be installed Saturday
evening. Jan. 6, and is to be public.
The installing officer will be Mr.. Crow
ell of Riverside. 1t will be followed by
an entertainment and Baked Bean
supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dutton and chill
dren of Skowhegan We're visitors, last
week, with Mr. .Duttons parents Mr..
and Mrs. Il. w. Dutton.
Mrs. G Il. Dutton visited last week.
with her sister, Eugenia Griffith, on
North street.
Rev. 6. \. Tinkham arrived home.
last Saturday, from West Mills, where
he had been visiting friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. Eliza Cummings is suffering
with severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott 3. Stewart have
returned home. after six weeks alb
sence, but Mr.. Stewart expects to go
away again, shortly, on railroad sur
veying.
Mrs. Frank Became and sister visited
Mrs. Charles Black, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
CoNY NOTES


Tickets are out for the Chizzle
Wizzle Fair. which will be held, Jan.
% and 26, at City hall,
Rehearsals for the ChiZzle While
Fair are being held every afternoon
in the Assembly hall. Miss Maude
Andrews has charge of the play and
those who will take part in it are
making very rapid progress under her
management. Although the fair was
not started as early as usual this
year, the prospects are very bright
at this time for making it one of the
most successful fairs ever held By
the school.
Franklin Dyer was elected manager
of the debating team, Wednesday eve
ming, at the regular meeting of the
debating class. The Cony team will
meet Portland, their old rivals in de-
bate, March l, 1912, at Portland. Eff
forts will be made to secure some
preliminary debates with other High
schools of the State previous to the
Portland debate.
The Remington Typewriter Co. has
offered gold medal to the student
who shows the greatest proficiency in
running the Remington machine.
Last year a similar medal was Of
fered by this company, and it was
won by Paul Richardson, a Freshman.
The baseball players held meeting.
Thursday forenoon, in Principal
Stuart's office, and elected Earle Har-
vey, the star pitcher of the 1911 team,
as captain for the team of 1912. The
candidates for the office were Henry
Thyng. captain Of the last year team,
and Harvey. Harvey won by "a vote
of to >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF.
Colby Getehell VIII Seek Nomination
at Republican Primaries.

Colby Getchell OF Waterville is a can
didate for sheriff and viii seek the
nomination at the Republican pri-
maries. Mr. Getchell was in the city,
Thursday, and announced his candida
cy. He will at once circulate nomi-
nation papers for the purpose of Sc
curing The requisite number Of signers
for placing his name before the pri-
maries.
Mr. Getchell was sheriff of the coun-
ty in 1909 and 1910 and made q record
during those two years for enforce
ment OF law upon which he says that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
ESTATE VALUED AT $4,000.
viii of Late Samuel Currier Filed at
the Probate Office.

The will of the late Samuel Currier
of Hallowell, who died, Dee. %, 1911,
was filed, Thursday, at the Kennebec
county probate office. The estate is
valued at $4,000 real estate. and $4,000
personal property and Hon. George E.
Macomber of Augusta is named as adj
ministrator.
TEa viii bequeaths the Samuel Dunn
farm upon the Pond road. Hallowell
to his nephew, Judson 5. Currier. The
Gov. Rodwel pasture, so-called, con-
sisting of 100 acres and located in the
town of Farmingdale, is given to his
sister-in-laws Clara 6. johnson OF
HalloWell and Hon. George i. Macom-
Der of this city. The residue of the es-
tate is wilIed to Clara G. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs. Judith *. Frost has gone to
Wakefield. Mass, where she will pass
the remainder of the winter with her
son, Charles Frost.
Charles NJ. Bailey. Jr, who has been
passing his Christmas recess at his
home here returned, Thursday, to his
school in Wateryille.
J. Orville Sleeper returned, Wednes-
day, to Portland, after passing a few
days at his home.
Mrs. Eta J. Camp is visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Allen Pink
ham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
WALDO.
PALERMO.

TROY DISTRICT-Mamie Greeley
has been visiting her sister. Mrs
Frank Sanford of Freedom.
Miss Nina Blaisdell is attending
school in Liberty.
Lizzie Brown is reported very i'll. Dir
Small of Freedom is attending her.
+. S. Cain passed New Years da!
with friends in Liberty.
Harry Worthing is pressing a fin
lot of hay for Charlie Turner
Mrs. w. E. Morse visited her son
Fred B. Proctor, Tuesday.
Roy Jordan lost valuable horse
one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
Wanted for Government Positions,

II you hold Government position
YOU are located for life and at a good
salary; $4,000 positions 10 be filled this
year. Examinations for different
positions win be held soon. / can fit
you TO pass examinations for any of
the following positions. viii furnish
all Textbooks free: Departmental
Branch. Railway Mail Clerk, Custom
House Branch. Post Office Branch,
Clerk, Clerk Carrier. Fun particulars
sent free on request. Address b"
202 Baxter Block. Portland, Me.
san r DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

A hearing was held at Bangor,
Thursday, before Justice Cornish.
wherein Mexican stockholders in the
San Toy Mining Co, We're petitioners
for mandamus to compel the direct
ors of the company TO allow an in
spection Of the stockholders lists, de-
mand having been made and the same
refused. Certain propositions are in
volved in the cause, a decision upon
which would be of considerable i'm
portanee as bearing upon stockholders
rights in Maine corporations. The
San Toy Mining Co. was represented
by C. L. Andrews of the firm of Heath
~ Andrews and the Mexican stock
holders by Judge Benedict F. Maher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
Funeral of Allie Dunton.

Funeral services for the late Allie
Duntou were held at . p. NJ, Thurs
day. from the residence of his sister
Mrs. John Dearborn. 16 DickmafI
street. Rev c. G. Mosher officiated
and the pail bearers were Fred Storer,
Wilfred Cormier. Edward Harvey and
Frank Jewett. The remains We're
placed i nthe receiving tomb at Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Since NJ. T. Buther will not run
again for the office of collector. Mr..
Walter \. Woods has announced his
candidacy. Mr., Woods is we'll and
favorably known in the town and in
forms the Journal that he has the en-
dorsement of many prominent peo-
pie including the retiring collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Warren Smith. Heman Foster, Ralph
Hutchinson and Guy Nicholas have
returned to Philadelphia, where
they will resume their studies at the
Dental School of the University of
Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
Demand From All for Education.
"Many books of many kinds;
Many men of many minds"

MANY books OF many kinds,
Many men of many minds
But all sorts and manners of men
and many different kinds of minds
seem to fix upon The Journal Die
tionarY as q most desirable object of
attainment.
Since its introduction in augusta
The Journal dictionary offer has met
with such pronounced success that a
variety Of limitations have sprung up.
Of course none of these has the artis-
tie ecler plates or any Of the other eX
elusive features that make The Jour
nal dictionary so attractive.
Il takes only six coupons and a
small expense bonus to get one OF
The journals dictionaries. as eX-
planned under the Dictionary Coupon
printed elsewhere in this issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Prospects look favorable for Coun-
ty League, among the High school
baseball teams of Kennebec county,
and negotiations between Leon Dunn.
manager of the Cony High baseball
team, end of Waterville, Gardiner and
Hallowell High are in progress. 1t has
been decided that meeting of the
four managers will be held. Saturday
at the Cony High building, at which
time definite decision viii be made
in regard to forming league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The Titcomb Real Estate Associa-
ton has sold, recently, to Guy Cheney
of this city, house lot situated upon
the north side of Cony street Mir.
Cheney contemplates building in the
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The annual meeting of the Miriam
Circle will be held at the home of
Mrs w H. Turner. 102 Winthrop
street, this Friday evening, at
O'Clock. All members are requested to
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Lewis johnson, Oscar johnson and
Victor Berevance of this city left
Thursday forenoon, for Portland,
where they will take examinations
for entering the U. S. Cavalry. They
were accompanied by a recruiting Of
ficer, from the regular army, who has
been in this city for the past few.
days, endeavoring to secure new re-
cruits for the United States Service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The next rehearsal of Choral Art
Society will be held at 7.30 p. M,
Monday, at Library hall, at
which the music for the next rehear-
sal will be given out. A large at
tendance is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
LOCAL NOTICE.

Great money saving in millinery.
As / am about to leave the city, stock
must be sold at once. Mrs. G. NJ. Her
bert, Weston St. jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The Susanna Wesley Society will
serve a supper from to p. NJ, Sat
urday, in C. A. K. hall, consisting of
baked beans, brown bread, cold meats,
rolls. salad, pie, doughnuts, cake and
coffee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Former Attorney General Warren C.
Phiibrook of Waterville was in the
city, Thursday, and called upon
friends at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Everett r. Drummond of Waterville,
treasurer of the Waterviile Savings
Bank, was business visitor, Thurs
day, in the city and called at the
register of deeds office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Tie many friends of Robert Ferran
will be sorry to learn that he is con-
fined to his home on Gage street,
With an attack of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Charles Pierce of Windsor was in
the city, Thursday, on a brief business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

The Maine State Hand Engine
League viii hold its annual meeting
in this CITY Tuesday, Jan. ., at Wood
men hall. Notices for the meeting have
already been sent out bE Secretary
w. Fl. David of Damariscotta and II
is expected that there VIII be a larse
attendance OF representatives, from the
different hand engine companies of the
State. officers will be elected for the
ensuing year and plans discussed for
the coming muster. The date and place
of holding the muster will not, how
ever. be decided until later meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Two additional offices are being con-
structed in that part of the Masonic
block occupied by the l<ennebec Light
& Heat Co. This additional office room
is required on account of the removal
of the treasurer's headquarters from
Waterville to this city. Two extra
windows are being placed in the
northern end of the building in order
to give sufficient light for the new Of
fippc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

A. A. Soule left, Wednesday night,
on the Pullman, for short business
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

AMUSEM ENTS.
Fine Vaudeville at Opera House.

One of the seasons best vaudeville
billings is now being presented at the
Opera house. McGarry and Revere,
singing and dancing duo, are top
notehers in their line and the Mysteri-
GUS Moore as a magician has anything
beaten that has ever appeared on the
local stage A new series of pictures
have been leased for today and to-
morrow's showing. Some feature sub
jects are promised.
The Raising of the Maine, pic
ture taken by permission of the Unit
ed States government, was put on the
market, this week and is being shown
at the present time in Portland. This
picture will be shipped from Port
land here and will be run as speciai
reel at the Opera house, next Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday. The
last half of next week the Red SoX
Quartet will be the feature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

he is willing to go before the voters o
the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-05

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
ciutiens Of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge Less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements ct en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money Will be charged 81
the rate Of fifteen cents a linz.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local Columns.
except such az refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under q
separate head on one Of th7 local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
EOLEYS ORINOLAXETIyE

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Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congesting the kidneys,
and partly by throwing too much
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Pills strengthen the kidneys, give
tone to the urinary organs and re-
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quick in results. Try them. Pal
ace Drug Co.
You Judge man not by what be
promises to do, but by what he has
done. That Is the only true test.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Judged by this standard has no
superior. People everywhere speak
of it In the highest terms of praise.
For sale by all dealers.