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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03
AUGUSTA Retail Market.

Butter and eggs market weak. Flour
from So to $780, corned beef is from
sc. to Ice Id. These prices are for the
best heavy meat, lighter beef might
be quoted for less. Steak, zoe. to 35c.
h. top round, 25c. h.; under cut. 1Sc.
to zoe; hamburg, 15c. h.. lbs. 25c. :;
hams, sliced. 25c. lb.; west spring
lamb, 12e. to zoe h., pure lard. he. to
l5c in bulk, in pals. lbs. zoe. COM
pounds, 20 lbs. $3.50; fresh pork, zoe.
h.; sugar, bag. $3.50; butter, 25c. to
soc. ID; eggs. native, zee. doz.; fowl,
zoe h.; chicken 24c. lb.; cheese. 24c.
h.; fashioned yellow-eyed beans,
lie. at; California. 14c.; pea beans,
12c. qt.; potatoes. 40c. PIX; $1.50 bu.
cabbage, sc. h.; squash, &c. lib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03
GOODWIN SPEAKS IN AUGUSTA.
Skowhegan Man to Address Members
of Republican Club of Augusta.

The Hon. Forrest Goodwin of SHOW
hogan, known as one of the most for
chile of the public speakers of Maine
has consented to address the meeting
of the Republican club OF Augusta,
Wednesday evening at Union hall
A preliminary business meeting will
be held at Z 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

DR. D. \. Woodman of Yarmouth was
in the city, Tuesday. the guest of Rep
resentative Howard Davies of Var
mouth. DR.. Woodman has just return
ed from Kents Hill, where his son. AL
fred King Woodman, has entered upon
a course of study at Maine Wesleyan
Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

stated assembly of Alpha Council.
No. 3, r. and S. NJ, will be held, this
Wednesday evening, at 7.30 p NJ,
sharp, at Masonic hall, Hallowel. Re
eeption of candidates and work in all
the degrees will occur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

The w C. r. L. wishes to announce
that its Rescue and Relief committee
consists Of Mrs Keryin Hanks. Mrs.
Fl. Humphrey and Mrs. G. f. Friend
and these are the only members of the
Unicn, who are authorized to solicit
money for w. c. T. L. work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Remember the Republican Club
meeting at Union hall, tonight. Let
every Republican in Augusta read the
notice in another column, and under
stand that he is invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Miss Annie Barton is the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. George MotherweIl, &c
dar street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

F. w. Diplock has moved from his
former residence at 16k North street,
TO SO Prospect street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Max Slosberg has returned from a
weeks business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

70 will find a. big line Easter nov
elites. chicks, ducks, cards. booklets
etc, etc, at Quimby's Art Store, Pop
| ular prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Harry Fl. Lee went to Portland on
the $40 A. NJ. train, Tuesday, on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

w. F. soule of Waterville is the
guest of A. y. Soule Of this city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

e. c. Crosby of Wateryille was IL
the city, Tuesday, on brief bushes:
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Don't forget the Republican Club
meeting at Union hail. tonight. See
. notice in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Canton Augusta Easter Monday
Concert and Ball at City Hall, April
8, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03
Daily kennebec Jcnrna.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

A. RI. Mills of Boston was a bust
ness visitor, Tuesday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

When the scribe called at C. NJ.
Wheeler's cosy millinery parlors on
Tuesday. it was lively scene of
many ladies with an anxious eager
look on their faces. selecting hats that
had so much of meaning to them The
beauty and attractive shapes of the
new hats on exhibition in this fashion
able millinery center seemed very sat
isfying to the ladies who were trying
them on 10 seek the one most becom-
ing. The prominent eolers this spring
are linen and ecru featured in shapes
and trimmings. Primrose shades from
deep cerise TO pale rose prevails as
we'll as every conceivable shade of
blue as well as all green shades,
emerald green. linden green and all
bronze ana gold tints. Very numerous
are other shades that are very pref
ty in their effect. The favorite shapes
are large broad brmmed dropping
either at the sides or in front and
back, also smart small shapes in der
by, Quaker, helmets and poke STYLES as
were the hats of draped maline and
araped straw. Ramie and Macre
braids shaded in radum tones, brown
and gold or deep blue and gold and
rough straw. For street and dress
hats milan, erin and tagal shapes
faced with taffeta or velvet. The va
riety of STYLES are 50 numerous it is
impossible to mention and do each
justice in brief notice The multi
tude of ladies who attend this open
ing is proof that nothing is SO success
ful rs success. The Scribe has Ma
dam Gregoire. the head milliner to
thank for the mysteries of the mlln-
ners' art herein contained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

f. Dostie makes his usual interest
ing showing of trimmed hats at his
millinery opening which is Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week. The in
terest that attaches to these open
ings' each spring, show that ladies'
expectations are met in the styles and
designs of hats Mr.. Dostie has had
created for inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Mrs. H. +. Prescott. u East Cres-
cent street. charmed the ladies who
called on Tuesday in response to her
invitation to attend her millinery OPP
ening, with the lovely and fashionable
display of trimmed hats she had for
exhibition. There was nothing com
mon" or unattractive about this array
of styles in millinery. The word that
was passed along by those who called
will increase the attendance today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Miss Marion Carrots invitation to her
opening day. Tuesday, was literally
responded to by the fair sex and there
was no disappointment seen in the
faces of ladies as they departed, hence
the verdict was a very attractive and
SNOWY display of fashion hats Miss
Carrots reputation as fashionable
milliner would not allow of anything
but the most progressive styles in
the milliners' art at this spring open
ing. To-day promises better weather
conditions and no doubt the crowd
will be eager to sse all there is new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Alberta Head in her pleasant mill
hnery parlor received the ladies who
sought her rooms knowing they would
find the millinery creations that have
made this business a success in the
past There are no fuss and feath-
ers" in this opening and showing of
the very latest and most desirable
trimmed hats. hats that are ready to
wear and made pom honor at prices
that do not impoverish the buyer. Re-
member the rooms are one fioor up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Seminary.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-03


Rawlins, Wyo., Oct. The
first man who squeals is the next
man hanged"
This is the word that is being
whispered around the state peni-
tertiary here today.
Warden Aston, on orders from
Gov. Curry, is making an investi-
cation into the lynching by con-
victs of Frank Wigfall yester-
day.
But Aston has little hope of
placing the ringleaders in the
lncking, 1t was planned too we'll
and carried out too quickly. The
convicts acted in unity and Wig
fall was swinging dead at the end
of a rope before the outside prison
guards knew what was going on.
Wigfail broke into the home.
of Mrs. Higgins, 71-year-old
woman last Sunday, assaulted
her and left her for dead. He was
put in the pen to save him from
mob violence.
One of the convicts told War
den Aston today that the con-
victs killed Wigfall because. they
did not wish to associate with
such a monster.
"And, besides, he added,
most of US knew Mrs. Higgins.
She used to come to the pen here
and she always was good to US.
She mended our clothes and treat
ed US like white men"
Dick-What's good to take for
a cold? Jack-Oh, quinine and
,-,L;eir1y rr MIR, Inc or,d bra151y ~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-03

Dick-What's good to take for
a cold? Jack-Oh, quinine and
whisky, or quinine and brandy, or
quinine and rum, or quinine and
gin. But you should be careful
with the quinine-you don't want
much of it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-03

schooner, thought to be Ida Bell,
loaded with coal, sank in Grave
send bay. Crew may be dead.
New York.-Glidden automo-
bile tour called off on account of
lack of entries.
New York.-PoIice placed at
polo grounds during worlds Sc
ries to pick up boys who run
away to see games.
Camden, N. J.-Albert Golf
lied about his salary at divorced
wife's suit for alimony. 2 years
in states prison.
New York.-Theodore Wrinkle,
student, sat in cell clad only in
mesh underwear, awaiting trial
Rest of clothes identified by own
ers and taken from him.
Elmhurst, L. Louis Nagel
stopped his auto near auto of
James Tobin. Back6re from To
bins ~car ignited Nagel's, De
stroyed.
Observation-Disclosures here
daily consume mineral matter
equal to about 80 tons of stone
in drinking Potomac river water.
London.-Mark Wilks, arrest
ed because he couldn't pay tax
on his wife's income, turned loose. !
She, a sufragette, refused to pay
for herself.
London. = Harry Lauder,
Scotch comedian, seriously i'll. In
testinal ulcer,
New York.-Rear Admiral Luz
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE
{. BOYD FAULKNER
Religious Herald Of Richmond, Va
Publishes Article Written BY
Former Minister Here.

The Religious Herald, of Richmond,
Va, has the following item concern
ing Judge Faulkner:
Some one kindly sends us a neatly
printed brochure giving an account
of the action of the Democratic Judic-
ial Convention held at Martinsburg,
w. Va, earlier in the year concern
ing the retirement of Hon. T.. Boyd
Faulkner from the judiciary. For
more than twenty years Judge Faux.
ner has presided over the Circuit
Court of the large and influential dis
trict in which he lives. He accepted
the position at great financial and
personal sacrifice, for he was at the
time of its acceptance the recogniz-
ed leader of the bar in his commun-
ity, enjoying a large and remunera-
tive practice We who knew him wen
In other years can well appreciate
the sincerity of the high tribute paid
him in the resolutions and addresses
at this meeting, which was called TO
do him honor His long and eminent
service TO the state entities MIN 10
the respite from care and responsib-
ility which he now seeks He and
his family are members of the con-
gregation of the Martinsburg Baptist
church, and many years ago, when
the writer of this note was pastor in
that pleasant city, he was the reel
pent of many kindnesses at their
hands, and they still generously sup
port with money and with personal
influence this worthy enterprise. We
send. at this first knowledge of our
friends retirement from the place. Of
honor and responsibility which he
has filed so well, our cordial saluta-
tions and hearty wishes for many
added years Of health and happiness
among the people who delight TO hon
or him"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
HON. HENRY C. DAVIS
TO QUIT RAILROAD
Venerable West vireinisn viii Turn
Over Railway Presidency to
Riohard c, Kerens

WASHINGTON, Dec. y. Henry
Gassawav Davis, the venerable ex.
Senator from West Virginia. who ran
for Vice President on the Democratic
national ticket with Alton Il. Parker
IN 1904. Ii to retire from active bus
mess early next year He viii be
succeeded as president of the Coal
and Coke Railway OF West Virginia
by tuchard G. Kerens, OF 81. Louis,
the present American Ambassador TO
Austria.Hungary MIR. Kerens has
made all arrangements for leaving
the diplomatic service. He will have
a home at Elkins. w, Va, but expects
to spend much Of his time In Wash
ington, where offices of the railway
company are located,
Mr.. Davis is 50 years old He has
had an active career in business and
politics and il wealthy. He served
In the United States Senate as a Dem.
ocrat from 1871 10 1883 and declined
reelection for third term. His SON
in-law, Stephen h. Elkins, Republi-
Virginia In 1895 and served until his
death last year, when he was sue.
oeeded by his son, Davis Elkins, who
had brief term as Senator under an
appointment from the Governor of
West Virginia. Davis Elkins, nam.
ed for his grandfather, Is candi-
date for the Senate to succeed Sena-
tor Watson, Democrat. whose term
will expire next March, The West
Virginia Legislature. elected on No
vember 5, will have majority Of RE-
publicans. Davis Elkins is broth
err of Miss Katherine Elkins whom
the Royal Duke Of Abruzzi wanted
TO marry.
The Davis, the Elkins and the Ker.
ems families have been bound togeth-
or by close business and soolalties
for many years Col Richard c. Ker-
ems and the late stephen y. Elkins
were virtually partners In several
important enterprises Colonel Ker-
ems will maintain a legal residence
in St Louis. but his new duties as
DiGNtutii1 VI tn6 3Vit anu t3bR3 tAttii=
way of West Virginia viii keep him
In the east most of the time. His
son Vincent Kerens, will be associat-
ed with him Colonel Kerens recent
~ gave his son n handsome residence
at 1922 Nineteenth street, in this city,
and Vincent kerens will remain IN
the Washington offices of the railway
company.
Colonel Kerens has made prepare
tions to retire from the diplomatic
service as soon as presidentelect
Wilson saysssthe word. In accordance
with custom. Colonel Kerens will
send his resignation as ambassador to
the new President in time for the lat.
ter to get 1t when he enters the
White House on March A.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
RYNEAL HOSE CO.
BUYS AUTO TRUCK
NorwaIk Auto Car Co. viii Build
Machine For $3,5oo--other
Equipment Extsr.

AT a meeting OF Ryneal Hose Co. in
Firemen's Hall Saturday night con.
tract was closed with the Norwalk
Motor Car Co, this city, for an auto
mobile hose truck at the price of $4,
$50. The contract will be signed and
a. cash deposit of $4,000 made about
December Is.
The machine viii be combination
chemical auto truck, and Is to be
flrst-class and up-to-date in every re.
spect. Supt. A. f. Scadden of the
Norwalk Company assured the fire
men that the builders will fulfill their
part of the contract to the letter
The remainder of the auto truck
equipment will be a separate con
tract and will cost from 10 to is hun.
dred dollars additional. This will in
clude three chemical tanks. scaling
and extension ladders, MOBILES, bars,
hooks, axes, life net, etc.
Those who have subscribed to the
auto fund are requested to make
prompt payment TO Mr.. A. d. Darby,
while subscriptions from any others
not now on the list viii be most glad
ly received,
1t now looks as If Martinsburg is
soon to have some flre-fighting APP
paratus worth talking about Hose
Co. No. has already contracted with
the Norwalk people for an auto hose
truck, and now comes the Ryneal Co.
with a larger and more costly one.
1t has taken the people good while
to waken up to the importance Of this
step, but it had to come some time
and 1t is coming none too soon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
COMPANY r INSPECTED
EVENING or FEBRUARY 81

The several organizations of the Ma
tional Guard OF this state will be in
spected 10 their respective armories
beginning February 4, 1913, and con
tinuing until completed. according to
an order just issued from the adjutani
generals office. Captain !. G. jerks
will make the inspection on behalf OF
the regular army, but the person 70
make the inspection on the part OF
the adjutant general has not been
designated,
The officers will arrive In this city,
from Clarksburg, on February "a, and
that evening Company r, and band,
Second Infantry. win be inspected.
The inspection will he held at eight
o'clock unless otherwise arranged
and the troops win paraded for in
spection in filed uniform.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
Hospital Notes

Mr.. c. Lee Reynolds is rapidly re-
covering from his burns received at
the poultry show in Fellers' Hall. It
will not be long until he is able to re-
turn.
Miss Iva Luttrell, of near Stokes
school house. was admitted to the
City Hospital Sunday for treatment
Mr.. Benjamin Dunn, city who has
been patient in the City Hospital
for some time, was able to leave Sun
day for his home
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
RAILROAD COMPANY
WATCHING TANKS
Cold Wether Causes Company to
Watch the Water Supply All
Along the Line.

The cold snap has caused the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company
to take some action toward prevent
ing their water tanks from freezing
ing. So far no trouble has been ex-
perienced along this line, but the men
have been notified to guard them close
ly and should there be any indica-
tons of freezing to at once take steps
TO keep them in proper condition so
there viii be no scarcity of water.
A number of new hand cars have
been received at the local shops. and
they will be placed in commission at
an early date. The old cars are about
worn out. and to keep the section
gangs well supplied the new ones
were sent here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14

81 per cent of the people in West Vir.
ginia lived outside of incorporated
towns and cities: in 1900 the percen-
tage had dropped to rs per cent; in
1910, 1t went down to 20 per cent;
and by this time 1t is even lower.
The second cause for alarm is
found in the fact that increase in
production is falling below increase
in population in West Virginia. As
stated in preceding paragraphs, the
population of West Virginia increased
II per cent during the last decade. In
crease in population means increase
In ability to produce, hence the nat
ural conclusion would be that the or
binary farm crops of the State would
show an increase similar to that of
population. Moreover we are very
sure that the demand for food and
clothing increased with population,
and when our State productions fall
behind the ordinary demands of our
population, we become an importing
State. This means that the money of
our State flows from our own stores
and banks to outside merchants. In
deed, 1t means that we are conduct
ing losing business. Before further
comment the facts should be examin-
ed.
In 1899 the farmers of West vir-
ginia raised 16.510,7S0 bushels Of corn.
Ten years later, in 1909, they raised
17119,097 or 81 per cent more than
in 1899 in spite of the fact that the
population in the same time increas-
ed ~ per cent.
The per capita production of corn
by decades in West Virginia follows:
In 1879, 22.4 bushels; in 1889, IS
bushels; in 1899, 17.3 bushels; in 1909
IA bushels
There has also been decrease in
numbers of live stock during the per-
iod under discussion that is worthy
of our consideration. The situation is
well shown by the following table:
Domestic Animals On Farms In West
Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
Many Counties Show Big De-
crease In Population.
ALARMING SITUATION
CONFRONTS THE PEOPLE
The Agricultural Conditions In West
Virginia Are Alarming Says the
State Board of Regents In Report
to the Governor--What the Stats
tics Show

We call to the special attention of
our readers the alarming facts found
in the following paragraphs taken
from advance copy of the report of
the State Board of Regents to the
Governor:
The first cause for alarm about our
agricultural conditions is found in
the fact that the rural population is
drifting toward the towns and cities.
We hear much in vague way about
the drift toward the towns and cities
but we are likely to associate this
moevment with some far-away state
or the country as a whole. This move
ment is going on at an alarming rate
here in West Virginia. In spite of the
fact that the population of our State
as a whole increased 27.4 per cent.
during the last decade, the population
actually decreased in large number
of our farming counties as shown in
the following tables
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
Auto Smash

While Mr.. Wilbur Shade and four
friends were taking an automobile
ride on the Winchester pike Sunday
evening, the machine struck tele-
phone pole near Bunker Hill, throw
ing the occupants out and wreeking
the machine which turned upside
down. The fellows escaped injury
but had to get home the best way
they could, leaving the wrecked car
behind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14

and everyone who makes a purchase
viii be doing something for that
cause.
The sales are in charge of Mrs. r.
b. Cunningham and Or. NJ V. Me-
Cune, and they hope TO dispose OF
10000. This would mean $500 for
the work, and should it be reached
Martinsburg will take prominent
place among the cities contributing
to this worthy cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
Per Cent of
DeCraasa

I NC bdIIIU NtIIbUo UUIIClIH ITUIH
which the figures above were taken
shows that the purely rural population
decreased in Berkeley, Jefferson,
Hampshire, Monongalia, Doddridge,
Gilmer, Richie, Tyler, Wood, Pleas
ants, Jackson, Mason, Cabell and Mon
roe.
1t is time for our lawmakers to take
notice when the population in fine
farming counties like Jefferson and
Jackson fall off from to per cent
in a decade while it increases more
than SO per cent in industrial coun-
ties like Ohio and Logan. In 1890,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
HOBBS GOES WEST

Justice of the Peace r. G. Hobbs
and wife, of Wheeling, the former
brother of County Clerk Hobbs, have
gone to Oklahoma in search of health.
Mr.. Hobbs has been unwell for some
time, and he makes the triI' in hone
of Being benefited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
FEDERAL COURT

Tomorrow Judge A. G. Dayton viii
hold a special term of federal court
here for the purpose of disposing of
some matters, which were carried ov-
er from the regular September term.
This evening Judge Dayton and other
members of the court will arrive.
There will also be a number OF out
of-town attorneys in attendance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14

Key to layout: Upper insert, Mrs
w. H. Haywood; large picture. Miss
Darros Haywood: lower insert, Mrs.
L. q. Letter.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. g.
Cigarrette-smoking by women has
come under the ban of censureship
by wealthy and important society
women in Washington. Mrs. William
H. Haywood, who put herself on rec
ord several years ago when she ser
we'd only grape juice at the debutante
ball of her daughter Doris, is one of =
the leaders in the crusade to stop !
smoking and drinking among Wash
ington society. Mrs. l.. 2 Letter, who
many think will take the place of the
late Mrs John b. Mclean as the
Capital Society leader, has also en-
listed in the campaign. All of those
who have joined in the movement are
pledged to prohibit smoking or drink
ing by women at any of the functions
held in their homes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
RED CROSS SEALS
ARE NOW ON SALE
Committee Places the Little Suckers
on the Market at postofflce
Buy Many

Red Cross Seals we're placed on
sale today at the postofiiee by the 10.
cal committee, and everybody Is nrg-
ed to make heavy purchases. The
object Of the sale is to secure money
TO aid in the fight against tuberculosis