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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
new maine ASSOCIATION
OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
Formed at WatervilIe On Thursday, and of
Statewide Interest==Officers Elected
And Bylaws Adopted=-To Set
tie the Conflict of Dates. = . -

versity of Maine, was also mentioned
in this connection.
1t was voted to see. to ways and
means of getting the next legislature
to make more stringent laws against
the practice of stealing into fairs.
The legislative committee was select
ed as follows: r. T. Patten, f.. w.
Hill. w. j. Wheeler, and f. J. Butler.
Tie session adjourned at go o'clock.
The following bylaws We're made
and decided upon
Article ], Sec. 1.-The name of this
association shall be the Maine Asso-
citation of Agricultural Fairs.
Sec 2-The object shall be the mate
rial benefit of the different fairs or
the State.
Article 2, Sec. 1.-The officers of the
association shall be a president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer.
Sec 2-The duties of the officers shall
be such as are usually incident to
such offices.
Sec. 3-The officers shall be elected
for one year, or until their successors
are elected. 4gs4
Article 3, Sec. Each agricultural
society in the State may become
member by paying $500 a year.
Article 4, Sec. 1.-The president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer
shall constitute an executive commit
tee who shall transact the business or
the association between the meetings
of the association.
Article 5, Sec. 1.-The annual meet
ing of the association shall be the
second Thursday of February of each
year, at such place as the executive
committee shall designate.
Sec. Especial meetings may be
called by the executive committee at
their option or upon the petition of
three CIR more of the association who
are members in at least IA days, upon
receipt of the petition.
Sec 3-The secretary shall give each
member of the association by mail a
written notice of the annual or special
meeting To the secretary of each assoc
citation at least five days prior to each
meeting.
Article 6, Sec. Each member of the
association shall be entitled to two
delegates.
Article These bylaws may be
anne aided at any annual meeting by a
two thirds vote of the delegates pres
ent.
f. NJ. ATKINS.
ERNEST MCLAUGHLIN,
l.. C. BUNKER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
f. NJ. ATKINS.
ERNEST MCLAUGHLIN,
l.. G., BUNKER

team. This year Samuel A. Herrick IL
of Brooklyn win enter in the hig.. jump,
and Frank Nardini IS of Concern. n. H..
will enter in the invitation 4O-yard dash.
Athletic Instructor Adams, who has
been coaching, the track squad since the
football season ended, last fall will ac-
company the relay team TO Boston. man
ager John Well Is of New Britain, ct,
of the track team, will also accompany
the team. Arrangements have been made
for the party to stop at the Copley
Square Hotel. The men will leave Wa
terville on the I'll train, Friday after
noon. Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

The youngest association in this
ricultural Fairs. which was formed,
Thursday. at a meeting of the repre-
sentatiees OF the State fairs. held
in the Watervlle City hall. The meet
ing was called by the management of
the Somerset County fair, and one OF
the chief objects was TO settle the
conflict of dates between the Central
Maine and the Lewiston fair but the
Lewiston association was not repre-
scented at the meeting, so nothing
could be done in that respect. The
only large fair represented was the
Central Maine, Eastern Maine fair OIL
cials not being present.
The representatives, met in City hall
shortly after 10 O'Clock. and imme-
diataIy commenced the discussion of
matters pertaining to Maine fairs.
The session was adjourned at II o'clock
and resumed at 1.20. In the afternoon,
the following officers were elected
President, Il. T. Patten of the Somer-
set fair, of Skowhegan; vice president,
Senator +. w Hill of Exeter, of the
West Penobscot Agricultural fair; G.
y. Miller of the Somerset Association
Of SkoWhegan; and j. G. Fuller OF
Waterville, of the Central Maine fair
The discussion in the morning was
in regard to tickets and fakirs. The
various aspects of the situation We're
considered. each telling the expert
enca of his association. In order to
cope with the matter in a eomprehen-
sive way. it was voted to request
Commissioner of Agriculture Buckley
To stipulate that the fairs which re
ceiVe state stipends incorporate in
their reports to him what disposition
they made of fakirs and how they
treated the ticket question.
There was considerable talk of set
Element of the disagreement between
the Central Maine and Lewiston fair.
It was the sentiment of the meeting
that WatersiIle has the better case.
for she is doing as always. having the
fair Immediately after the Bangor
event, while Lewiston is doing the
exceptional thing. as its dates have
varied. Fer a while it looked as II
the members would request to have q
law enacted by which the commits
sioner Of agriculture would be in
vested with the right to settle any con-
flict in dates between the fairs, but
no action was taken in this respect
The name of Leon S. Merrill. dean of
the College ef%A griculture of the Uni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
WATERvIL-LE.
WaterviIe Marvels at Making of
Picture Films

Picture Films.
Purinton's brickyard boarding house
on College avenue made its debut in
moving picture theatrieals. Thursday
morning. 1t made a fine town tavern
of western mining camp, and with
the old red stage coach of the Elm
wood hotel. and background of snow
hills, what a pIospecters' camp in d
western town might be was quite well
delineated, with the aid of the Edison
players III their rough gold hunters
garb Although the snow was fall
ing quite thickly, the camera was OPP
Grated, the only precaution taken be-
ing TO cover it with a blanket that the
films might not become chilled, and
placing a box over the lens 50 that
the snow did not fall directly on it.
The scene pictured was that of an
Eastern widow arriving in the west
ern mining settlement to work her
husbands mine, in order to support
her daughter who is at college. The
coach drove up 10 the boarding house,
and stopping, the miners run cut, eff
fusively greeting the widow, weleem-
ing her to their home She steps from
the coach, and replies graciouslY to
their OVERLOOKING salutationS, but as
she enters the house, for a moment
she looks about her, and it is evident
from her expression that she is dis
Outraged, and no wonder. II the town
was like the present prospect in that
immediate vicinity, she would have
good reason to experience a little wa
vering of courage. The arrival was
rehearsed once, and after done before
the camera, it was repeated, 50 that
two exposures We're made.
IN order to make the title on the
stage "Emwood Hotel" fit in the
story, it was decided to name the
town "Elmwood.' and it win be Wei
come to Elmwood City" that win be
flashed on curtains of moving picture
theaters all over the world.
To one who has never seen a scene
played before the camera the surpris-
ing part is the importance of the di-
rector Sin a limited sense, the actors
are his puppets, very intelligent, but
unlike a real performance in theater.
he is constantly shouting directions to
the actors, ard helping infuse drama
lite force. His is the guiding hand in
the presentation of the scene. and If
he should think of move that would
incidentally make the picture more
effective, ne is not slow to suggest it,
and the actors are quick to do his
bidding
The scene above told will probably
consume about two minutes on the
theatre screen yet it entailed whole
mornings work on the part of the
actors and manager The players had
to have their makeups fitted before
they left the hotel. the coach had to
be secured when it was not in use,
ami many other details had TO be at
tended to.
The daily expense of the u members
of the company is about 1925. which
includes the paraphernalia, etc, need
ed TO make the pictures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Proper Thing
In Spring Hats.

Chicago, Feb S.-The National Associa-
ton of Retail Milliners, in convention
here, today. decided the proper thing in
hats, this spring, should be:
Small or medium in size a riot of col
ors. with plenty of plain red. Novelties
in Turkish designs Anything rather thar
large hats for fashionable women. In the
way of novelties an umbrella hat. a
"sou wester." score of creations evolved
from the Turkish towel-red stripes, tas-
sells, are set forth in the display of hats
Styles, this season. are to be less ex-
pensive and more simple, but startling
in coloring, says Mrs. Mary Harris. pres
ident of the association. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

A resolution was adopted at the an
hual meeting of the Board of Trade
that it was the opinion of the board,
that either of the sites for post office
hat would be satisfactory to the de-
bartment would be satisfactory to the
titizens OF Gardiner. Secretary Law
ton sent copies of the resolution to
Congressman Gould, Senators Johnson
|lnd Gardner, and the assistant treas
|irer, and has received replies from
Them. Senator Johnson said: Il shall
be glad to cooperate with Congress
han Gould in the matter and have
written him to this effect. AS this is
within his district it would be expect
Id that he would take the lead, but
win assist any way l can"
The assistant secretary of the treas
tlry said: In reply you are informed
| hat your letter will with its enclos-
ilre. be placed with the other papers
IN the case and given careful consid-
ration. 1t is not possible to state at
| his time just when a selection will be
3nade at Gardiner, but it is expected
| hat these site cases will be disposed
Sf within a short time"
Senator Gardner also acknowledged
he letter and said: In reply | will
ay that | will look up the matter at
nee and give it all theN assistance I
an. The petition will be FLED with the
roper authorities at once. At later
ate will write you and inform you of
he status Of the matter. If can be
any further assistance, will gladly
id YOU He also enclosed a copy OF
be letter he. sent to the postmaster
eneral and promised to take further
elton on receiving a reply.
Congressman Gould wrote as follows:
bout a week ago / went to the treas
ry department and had an interview
18th the assistant secretary, Nh. r. o..
Bailey who has charge of the matter,
which YOU write. He assured me at
nat time that he would immediately
IKE up the matter of the location OF
he site for the post office in your city
hid would see that the, same was
ushed through at once. He also in
brmed me that he would make an Of
pr for one of the sites in the city
hat had been spoken of and one Which
r. Window ha6 recommended. am
pt familiar enough with the location
give him any advice in the matter
nd if I We're. / would hesitate to DO
B, as / believe that people of Gardiner
hould settle that without any inter-
Frence on the part of the congressman
United States senator My only de-
re is to have the matter of location
titled in order that the construction
the building in Gardiner may go on
soon as possible In this line | beg
assure you l shall use every effort
push the matter forward as rapidly
possible" That seems to furnish the
hlief that Gardiner will have a new
bst office before long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Case of DISTRACTED Drains.

Water was found breaking out, some
weeks ago, on the surface at the juno
ton of Water and Robinson streets.
1t was first supposed to be a leak in
some water pipe. but the Water Co,
after digging, decided otherwise, and
the sewer department took it up. find
ing under the side walk small catch
basin into which entered an s-inch
sewer pipe with an outlet of two inches
opposite plugged solidly. The weather
was extremely cold and the running
water from open faucets required con-
slant ditch pumping to allow the work
to proceed No record, or plan could
be found of the underground condi-
tions, and it was fair to suppose the
plugged outlet pipe entered the big
main sewer of Water street, which
ends in front of Days store. Digging
was then commenced over the main
sewer its bottom eight feet down,
frozen four feet, fires being employed
and some dynamite. expecting to strike
the inlet there, but did not.
A straight trench was then started
Tor new pipe and the diggers en-
eountered five submerged logs at the
bottom of the frozen strata, in a posi-
ton difficult to reach. This ditch COM
pleted. break was made into the main
sewer for entering, and the trouble was
supposed to be about over, but wasn't.
The water ran out instead of in, and
below this opening the great sewer was
completely filed with three feet of sand
and gravel. and no free opening known
of within 100 feet With little faith,
full city water pressure through
sharp pipe was put into the sand, and
after some hours the obstruction was
worked away. and a new line laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Colby College.

The men who will represent Colby at
the Boston Athletic Association meet. to
be held at Mechanics hall, Boston, Feb,
10, have been chosen. Colby will run
against Bates as in the last two years.
In 1910 the relay race was won by Bates;
last year Colby won. The relay team
will be composed of Robert Bower IA OF
Waterville. Clarence Small IS of Cornish,
Thomas Reynolds II of Winslow and Roy
f. Good 'lS of Monticello. Aaron Yeaton
rs of Norway will be the substitute. IN
the last two years Colby has only been
represented at the B. A. A. by relay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
BAsEBALLlN0TES.

Denton 7. c'Cy'D Young, Thursday,
sent into the office of the Boston Ma
tionai League baseball team his signed
contract for his 22d year in major
league baseball. "Cy" is the oldest
pitcher in point of years and service
in big league baseball
RUDE Marquard the leading pitcher
of the National League, last season,
signed. Thursday, to play with the
New Yorks in 1912. 1912 and 1914. Mar
guard declared the contract sent TO
him was not satisfactory, but signed
the three-year document.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

then there is a stretch of thickly pop
ulated farming country along the
road. to Skowhegan, for distance of
IS miles.
Some DAY, this proposed Waterville-
Skcwhegan line may be part OF an
al-electric railway leading from Ban
gor to Wateryille, making part of
trolley road from Bangor to Portland.
This may not be as far ahead in the
future as might seem likely on mem
tionng it.
The next active step to be taken
by the citizens of Fairfield Center will
be the surveying of the route. The
meeting was adjourned at the call of
the president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
LYMAN /. Thayer.

Tie death of Lyman L. Thayer oc-
Cured in the. hospital here, Wednes-
day night. after long Illness. He was
born in Walpole. Dee. 26, 1888. HIe en-
listed in the 18th Mass. Bat, Dec. so,
1862, and was discharged at Boston,
June ], 1865. He was admitted to the
Home from Medfield, Mass, April -,
1904. Two daughters, Mrs. w. w. Ray
of Rochester. n. Y, and Mrs. Fred
Wood of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs.
Maria Woodman of Brockton. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Ieremiah E. PIummer.

jeremiah e. Plummer died at
o'clock, Thursday afternoon, at his
home in Pittston, death resulting from
a complication of diseases. He was IS
years of age and had for a long time
been identified with the towns inter
ests. He had been chairman of the
board of selectmen for the past three
years, and had also served as tax
collector. He was a member of Gar
diner Lodge. No. 8. /. o. O. F. Funeral
services will be held at the house, at
/ o'clock, Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
SPORTING NOTES.

Zybszko, the Polish wrestler, defeat
ed DR.. Roller OF Seattle in straight
falls, Thursday night at Knoxville,
Tenn, the first. after l hour and -
seconds. and the second in only seven
minutes.
The Columbia h.ketball team de-
feated Dartmouth. Thursday night, IS
to Il, at New York. The victory makes
Columbia a championship possibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Aaron Dudley.

Aaron Dudley. aged II. died, Wednesday
night, at his home on Heselton street.
from a complication of diseases. Two
sons, John II. and Wilbur A.. and a
daughter, Mrs. Ida NJ. Douglass, all OF
this city, survive. He was born in East
Pittston. He retired from active duties
some years ago. His wife died u years
ago. Funeral arrangements announced
later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
Mellody-Furey FIGHT Draw.

Worcester. Mass, Feb. S.-Honey
Melody of Boston and Tommy Furey
of Pawtueket. r. L.. went 10 fast
rounds.to a draw before the Lake
shore Athletic Association, tonight.
The bout was full of action. In anoth-
er scheduled 10-round match. Eddie
Shevlin of Roxbury got the better OF
Battling DoWney of Adams. the referee
stopping the fight in tie seventh
round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

A national society of Polish priests who
will act in a body against any attempt
to secuiarize the Polish parochial schools
or undermine the authority of the Ro-
man See'' was officially organized
Thursday, at the convention at Detroit,
Mich, of Polish priests of the United
States and Canada. A temperance league
and an organization to promote the well
fare of newly-landed Polish immigrants
were also formed as branches of the ma
tional society. Among other important
decisions made, Thursday, by the conven-
ton was one to establish national Pot
ish newspaper to expound the views ai
the Polish clergy. officers of the Nation
al Society were elected as follows: Pres
ident Right Rev. Paul Rhode, Chicago;
secretary Rev. l.. Krakowski, Grand
Rapids. Mich; treasurer, Rev. Edward
Kozloski, Bay City, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day. Capt. Daniel Nc
Adams.
Albert S. Merry left. Thursday, on a
furlough toNvisit relatives in Bath.
The funeral of the late Charles FL
bridge was held from the Home chap
81 at +. NJ. Thursday, Rev. Fl. $.
Burrage. officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Three men were before Judge Frank
X. Shaw in the municipal court,
Thursday morning, for intoxication.
The case of one was continued until
Friday morning; another paid his fine.
and the third was fined and commit
ted to Jail for 30 days in default of
payment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Pretty valentine invitations have
been issued for the Valentine Leap
Year ball, to be given by the Reds of
the Arcadia Society. in the Assembly
hail. Clukey block. Thursday evening.
Feb. Is. The program includes Is
numbers and two extras.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

News was brought by the steamer
Mariana to Victoria. B. c., Wednes-
day, of the foanderipg of the trading
lives, including seven white men, off
Ambryn Island in. the New Hebrides
group during a heavy gale, Jan. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Miss Bessie Laundry entertained a
|lmber of her friends, Thursday eve
ing. at hersIiome on Brunswick ave-
be. the occasion being her birthday.
be cream and cake were served A
tlightful time is reported. Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Mrs. Ellen Hughes, aged about 90
led, this week, in New York. She was
Prmerly of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Mrs. F. p. Wilkins. who has been
|e guest of her son, DR.. f. w. Will
ms of Main avenue, Farmingdalc, re-
|rned, Thursday, to Brookline. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Mrs. c. f. Langille has gone to
itchfield for a few days visit to her
ster, Mrs. Capt. Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Laundry being voted an excellent en-
tertainer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09

Mrs. J. II. Wight and Mrs A. A.
Fodgdon left, Thursday, for Port
Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-09
GARDINER.
The Con'rs. Hold Special
Meeting, Thursday Night.
Aaron Dudley Dies, Wednesday
Afternoon, Aged II Years.
Miss Della Collins Entertains Mem
bers Of Consumers League.

A special meeting of the commits
sioners in the new government was
held, Thursday evening. in the City
building. The Central Maine Power
Co. was given permit to set one pole
on Robinson street.
A report. of the financial affairs of
the city was called for and the fol-
lowing is a synopsis. of the available
cash in the city at present:
Available cash on hand.
Jan. l, 1912 ................$1 1 ,039. "a
Collected from the State
and all other sources in
January, 1912 .....,...... 16.6l5.59
Paid balance of State tax
for year 1911 ............ So, 524.5T
Paid bills contracted in
1911 but not rendered UNI
I'll 1glZ ...a..+...-....-..... "a. bb
-- q, 500. %
Balance for. use of 1872 eiey :. :.
5 goYernment =, 1874 u
1912. including fixed salaries.....$ 5,l9074
Voted to borrow in such amounts
land at such times as may be necessary,
the sum of $4,000, in anticipation of
taxes.
A discussion occurred between May
IOE I1dHnD anu AJueIIidH berry bi tlit
|amount expended in the highway de-
|partment, which is to date $1211.1O,
and of which $65.35 is for bills con-
ftracted prior TO Jan. l, 1912. Mayor
y .amb claimed that all ordinances of
fthe old government was still in force
|hnd that the head of the different de-
bartments could not exceed their APP
preparations, unless authorized to do
|se by the city council. The new char
fer makes it obligatory on the city
council to advertise all appropriations
pr contracts over S30e. the mayor
blaming that this department would
require a special approximation, which
MOULD have TO be advertised under that
flause. Alderman Berry claimed that
3lpder the new government there was
30 appropriation, and he had the right
10 keep the department running for all
ordinary expenses. or for the removal
bf snow under the emergency clause.
rhe matter was finally left by Alder
nan Berry introducing an order asking
he city solicitor to make a ruling on
he point and report at a special meet
ing 70 be held in the city building at
80. Friday evening.
The Virginia enterprise., 1912-09-13
is HOST TO SOVEREIGN
GRAND LODGE DELEGATES.

Virginia is today host to the dele
gates to the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, who stop here from 300 t.
$3.50 p. m. for an inspection of our
mines while enroute to Winnipeg,
where the Sovereign Grand Lodge
convenes ON Monday.
The party comprises close to one
hundred delegates, coming from
every state in the union. They were
met at the depot with autos, under
direction of a committee from Mis-
sabe Lodge No. 222, and taken to-
the many mines and other points of
interest in and about the city.
Coming to this point from Duluth
on a special, the party proceeds
north tonight on the regular Duluth.
Rainy Lake & Winnipeg flyer.
Among Virginians who accompany
them to Winnipeg are Major Isaac
Van Domlin and Geo. v. Trimle.