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The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
A Gift with a Thought In It

There's nne very simple way out OF
the Christmas shopping problem; don't
shop, but sit quietly at home and sub
scribe for the Youths Companion.
'Hhc chances are, too, that no present
you could buy for the young friend or
the family you delight to honor could
confer 50 much pleasure AS this gift Of
the Youths Companion for Il whole
round year, tiifty.twU weeks issue, and
the tiLy second as kecnly anticipated
aud enjoyed As the very first.
There will be stories for readers OF
every age; sound advice as to athlet-
les; suggestions for the girl at college
or making her own way in the world;
good things for every member OF the
family-all for g.. OO-less than cents
a week.
The one to whom you give the sub
scriptioD will receive free all the re-
manning issues Of 1912, as we'll as the
Companion window transparency and
calendar for 1912 In rich, translucent
colors. 1t is to be hung in the window
or over the lampshade. You, too, an
giver of the present will receive
copy OF 1t. The Youths Companion,
IA Berkeley ST., Boston, Mass. New
subscriptions received at this office.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Ira Walter has resigned his position
with the Sewers Transfer company
and has purchased the interest Of Ray
Lacey in the Sewers 4 Lacey rcstau-
rant. The latter, with VIM. Sewers.
may leave soon for Il trip over the
country. Ernest Sewers succeeds Mr..
Walter as assistant to Fred Sewers iD
the transfer business.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
WoOdman Smoker

The WOodmen OF the World will
give smoker at the Ordway Opera
House on the evening OF Tuesday,
December 3. There will be good
music and speeches by prominent
members from Denver and Pueblo.
A good time is promised those pres
ent. The affair Is an invitation one.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

County Clerk Gray issued a mar
riage license Monday to James +.
Williams and Miss Sallic A. Go0din.
both Of Rush, FL Paso county. Colo.
They were married at the home Of
the brides sister. Mrs. Leslie Gunby.
at Sugar City, the same day.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
Millhouse-Scott =

Bert Millhouse OF Olney Springs and
Miss Harriet Scott Of Kendrick. Lin.
coin county, were married Saturday
morning OF last week In their newly
prepared home In the former town.
The young couple have the congratu-
lations and well wishes Of u large cir:
Gle OF friends.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

There was no school this week. nw-
ing to the fact many Of the teachers
were In attendance at the State Teach
ers association,n Denver and Thanks
giving cunning this week. The pupils
seemed to exhibit no particular grief
over the vacation.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Judge J. II. Leary and wife and NJ iss
Edith arrived Monday from West.
clfTe ia their auto and will spend the
winter here. J. II. Leary Jr. met
them in Pueblo. They are keeping
house in the Henderson house on
Otero avenne.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

/ Monday evening and each evening
6ct next week. Rev. Charles b Daniels
Of La Junta will preach at the Chris
tian church. There will be special
music each evening. You are invited
to come and bring your friends.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

The New Era Is issued this week on
Wednesday evening instead OF Friday
forenoon In order that the Office force
may enjoy its turkey and stufiin' at
leisure thing that doesn't often
happen to newspaper people.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Rev. G. J. Schumacher. presiding
elder OF the district, will arrive Sat.
urday from Jewel, Kan, 10 be present
at the quarterly conference at the
Evangelical church Sunday and to
assist in the revival meetings which
are to continue through next week.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Antonio Cossor0 and a Abclina Sisne.
roz. both Of Olney Springs, were mar
ried last Saturday morning In st. Pc
ter's Catholic church In this city, Rev.
Father Michael Rank officiating. The
newly welded couple will make their
home in Olney Springs.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
That Big Turnip

A turnip of immense size weighing
II pounds was brought to this office
Monday by d. J. Allea, who raised it
on his dry claim north lof town. In
virth II measured 3li! inches when
fresh from the soil. tits now on dis
play 10 the window OF K. p. Johnson's
real estate office.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

The Sugar City Gazette published
the news OF the commencement Of
the county.seat contest without COM
ment. II 1t is as ashamed OF this per-
formance as we believe 1t to be, the
Gazette is to be excused for not en-.
larging upon this subject.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

k The Fowler Advertiser has changed
hands and is now under the manage
ment of J. 3. Whitney, lately con-
lnected with the Wheatland tWyo)
World. The Advertiser shows a much
Improved appearance, both editorially
and mechanically.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Owing to the going into effect Jan.
uary I. 1913. Of the new parcels post
law, ordinary stamps will not be avail.
able for the payment "f postage on
fourth class matter, but this class
must be prepaid by affixing the new
special fourth class stamps that will
be issued then.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
THE WASIEFUL WIFE

HEN Dobson his wages he pay for the cigars
he has h hung sundry downtown bars
the poker game, the ten he
planks depaet spring suit Of clothes.
He sees a dollar tie he likes he also gets hat;
There's dollars eft-and Mrs D. blows that
When Hobson gets bis salary he asks the boys dine,
And celebrates payday with quart of wine;
He takes taxcab uptown me bunch of friends
Whose paydays long way off, Mr. Hobson spends
He puts aside a twentHwhich is due upon the fiat
Which leaves H. blows that
gaY&
When Robson hsprof from the Office Tuesday night
He pauses the Midas House to have little bite.
He about a motor that's got clutch,
Calls up the one much
He loses ninety matchingibils embarks upon a bat,
his Mrs. R. blows that
Oh woman wastefu with wanton Xasteful
How you dissipae that works hard to raise!
At every corner grocerA at every butchers stall.
spend spend SPEND spend owned all
Do you expect poor weey lead contented lives
When all their to keep wastefu wives
james Montague in the Bungalow Magazine.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

a marriage license was issued Wed.
ncsday from the county clerks Office
to William Bcadlc and Miss Bertln
NJ. Forster. both OF F0rdcr. Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Al Houston and family came up
from Arlington this week to spend
with relatives.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

In about two days there Is likely to
be bomb exploded In the vicinity of
Sugar City that will land some people
down where they wear clothes with
stripes running horizontally.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

The annual meeting OF the Ord way
Athletic Association will be held In
the Chamber OF Commerce rooms at
.. m. on Wednesday, December !,
for the purpose OF electinR officers for
the ensuing year. Members take no.
tice. NJ. S. Slaughter, Secretary.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

For the sake Ut suffering humanity
don't write 1t Xmas" That's about
on a par with ''ye editor" as affected
by certain bucolic newspaper men.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Thursday night OF last week Clifford
Kelley aud Charles Schlunegger gat
a party to their young friends at
Kelley home. Games and othsp
musements were INDUCED In by
twenty guests present. Is
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Miss Martha Whiatle. accompanied
by her father. came over from FO1-
Ter Sunday and the next day drovela
bunch of horses back home. vi.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

The Ordway Jewelry company car.
ries the finest line OF decorated china
In this section Of the state. 1t is very
appropriate for holiday gifts.-39tl
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Wednesday night thirty OF the young
friends OF Henry and Fred Waugh
gave them a surprise party at the
William Waugh home. A good time
was had by all.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Judge Clifford p smith OF Boston
will deliver Il lecture on Christian
Science at the Grand opera house In
Rocky Ford next Sunday evening.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Shop early, avoid the Christm4s
rush and give the clerks chance for
their lives. r {,
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

There will be a big turkey shoot just
north Of the alfalfa mill beginning at
o o'clock this (Thursday) morning. Go
out and try your luck.
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29
Tabloid Local Stories

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. |. II. Shcl.
ton, on Sunday, November -, 1912. a
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

Read the Ordway Jewelry company's
competition ad. In this weeks New
Era and then come in and see the
goods advertised
The Ordway new era., 1912-11-29

]. Fl. Leary Jr. was in Pueblo Mons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
SOUTH MADISON.

O. f. Luce was calling on friends in
this vicinity. Sunday.
The s. c. met at Mir. and Mrs. Chas
Houghton's, Saturday evening. There
was a good attendance and good
time was enjoyed. With singing and
social chat, the time was passed
pleasantly. Cake and coffee We're serv-
ed. The next meeting will be at Albert
Jepson's. All club members are ex-
pected to be present
O. F. Luce is doing considerable re-
pairing about the buildings at his
new farm.
Mr. and Mrs A. II. Ward made d
business trip to Madison, Monday.
w. p. McKenney returned, Saturday,
from a visit to relatives in Cornville.
Mrs. Villa Perkins. who has been
having vacation of few weeks Wis
itNg friends and relatives in Sidney
and Oakland. has returned to her work
at Is. K. Edwards!
Mrs. Fred Woodsum and daughter,
Mabel. are visiting another daugh-
ter in Rockland for a short time.
A. II and Mrs. Ward were in Show
hogan, Tuesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
Knox Pomona Grange.

The next session of the Knox Po-
mona grange will be with Warren
grange, Warren April s, at 10 o'clock,
This meeting will be called promptly
at the appointed hour as the Patrons
are. many of them. DESTROYS of both
discussing the question and confer
ring the degree. AT this meeting each
speaker will be limited to five min
utes. After the noon recess, the
words of welcome to the Patrons will
be spoken by the Worthy Master of
Warren grange. Fred Alexander, and
the response given by the Worthy
Lecturer of Good Will grange. South
Warren.
The balance of the program is as
follows: Paper Bro. Rollins of Han
cock county: music, Mrs. Fred Plum
mer and Mr.. Higgs of Camden; reel
tation, Mrs Mary Clements; recita-
ton, Gladys Merry: reading, Laura
Fuller; paper. Esther Newbert; reci-
tation, Nettie Copeland; duet. r. w
Davis and Mrs. Jessie Thompson;
recitation, Inez Mathews; music, Adj
die Norwood; paper, Rose Burnham,
cornet solo, Orrett Robinson; song,
Leona Whitney.
The subject for discussion at this
meeting will be the resolutions of
Northern Light grange, Winterport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
Central Maine Federation
Of the ". C. 7. U.
Holds Its Regular Meeting, Tues.
day, in Temperance Hall.
The Sessions Well Attended and
Filled with Much Interest.

Dexter Me, March tSpeciaD.-
The regular meeting of the Central
Maine Federation of the w. c. 7. T.,
was held in Temperance hall, ON
Grove street, in this town. today, with
a large attendance of members of the
various unions in this section of the
State. The meeting opened at $3.50,
this morning. and held until late in the
afternoon, the visitors enjoying bas-
ket dinner at the noon hour in the
hall dining rooms.
Devotional services led by Mrs.
Elizabeth II. Towle of this town, State
superintendent of the department of
soldiers and sailors were held at the
opening of the convention. Following
this service five minute reports from
local unions were heard. In the dis
CusSion of methods for department
work iiVe-mnute talks were given by
The superintendent of departments as
follows: Department of soldiers and
sailors, Mrs. Lizzie II. Towle; Sunday
school work, Mrs. NJ. Y. Pierce, State
superintendent; department of Moth
ers Meetings and White Ribbon Re-
Cruits, Mrs. NJ, ID. Mckechnie, State
superintendent department of w. c.
r. L. Institutes, Mrs. \. b. Crockett
State superintendent; department of
l. T. L. Work, Mrs Rose Tibbetts
Corinna
The last part of the forenoon ses-
sion was taken up with a talk on par
limentary law and its use, by Mrs.
Fannie Damon of this town, superin-
tendent of that department of the
State w. c. T. L.
This afternoon at las a series OF
papers on child training was given,
the subjects and the speakers being
as follows: "The Father" Rev. r. L.
ODDS; The Mother" Mrs. John Marsh:
Mrs. Dana Danferth: The Public
School," Mrs. William Bradford; THE
Church." Rev. Stanley Gates Spear,
Rev. James A. Fraser; The Sunday
School, Mrs. Chrissie Fraser; THE
Public at Large" Miss Edith Olds.
Mrs A. c. Babcock These papers
were followed by question box and
the collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
MADISON.
Death Of Mrs. Fannie 0.
Walker in Arson.
Margaret GOtfe Moore Chapter,
D. A. R, will Meet Mar. 28.
Matters OF News Interest Cleaned
At South Madison.

Mrs. Fannie .. Walker died Mon
day afternoon. at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. Thomas Demo. in An
son. after an illness of about SIX
weeks. Sine was taken i'll in Belfast.
but vas brought to Arson about three
weeks ago. Mrs. Walker was native
of fhis state, and was "a years and :
months old. one daughter. survives. all
her brothers and sisters being dead.
The funeral services We're neld at the
home of MIS-. Demo. Wednesday aft
ernoon, and were conducted by Mrs.
Fred O. Savage of Fairfield. The inter
ment WIS in Forest Hill cemetery
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Marvin and
daughter of Liverpool, Eng, are the
guests If Mrs. Marvin's uncle and
aunt, NJ. and Mrs. Asa NJ. Gilman. at
their residence in Arson.
b. +. Porter and f. A Manter left.
Tuesday. for Belfast, where they
went 10 attend the State Socialist
convention as delegates from Arson.
Mrs. G. y. ingalls,. who was called to
Bingham by the death of relative
the first Of the week, returned home,
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Daniel Lister, who WAS called
To Portland the last of the week by
the critical illness of her infant child
in Il hospital. returned home, Tues
day night, accompanied by the child,
Mrs. Juliette Edwards who has been
the guest of relatives in New Port :
land and North Arson for the past
two weeks. returned home, Tuesday.
F. c. Clark. of the firm of f. G.
Clark & Co, went to Scion. Tuesday
night, to take charge of the opening
of branch store by the company in
that place.
Stanley Renter went. Wednesday
morning. to Belfast, to attend the
State Socialist convention, as delegate
from Madison
The next meeting of Margaret Goffe
Moore Chapter d. A. r.. will be held,
March 2s, at the residence OF Mrs. L.
c. Weston. on Madison street.
Mrs. Susie Haynes was the guest,
Wednesday, of friends in Norridge-
wock.
William Preble, who has been at
Bakers Siding the past winter. is now
stopping with his daughter Mrs. Sid
ney Watson, on Weston avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

Children and grandchildren of Mr.. and
MRS. Nye The eelebra ton was in the
form Of wedding of so years ago and
tie friends were gathered in the
church parlors and a wedding march
was played by Mrs. c. M. Lambert
While the couple marched in ready for
the ceremony. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. George Merriam,
at the close of the strains of the we'd
ding march. This was followed by a
reception and the many friends, in
GLIDING the members and parishioners
of the Bethany church, of which Mr.
and Mrs. Nye are members, extended
congratulations and good wishes. An
interesting paper was read by Mrs.
Cora f. Nye, wife of Fred Nye. son
of the couple, telling of the marriage
of the couple. Rev. George Merriam
made pleasing remarks in regard to
the personality of the couple, followed
by a solo by Fred c. Nye. A duet OF
the drums and piano by Pauline and
Lester Bragg, grandchildren of the
couple was then heard. vocal duet
a.song composed by Mrs. Dora Nye
was sung by Mrs. Nye and Miss Biz
dena Tmfton. A pleasing feature of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
Wales GRANGE.

Despite the poor travelling, Saturday,
there was large attendance at the
ll-day meeting of Wales Grange to
listen to the papers and hear remarks
from time teachers and friends of
education. Grange was opened to the
public after the formal business was
disposed of. The first on the program
was an excellent paper delivered in an
excellent manner by e. r. Clifford,
master OF Winthrop Grange. Subject,
THE Grange an Educational Factor"
educational Systems by Miss Evelyn
urfee, superintendent of Wales schools,
was next, very fine paper. Then
Mrs. Lolita Wadsworth read Mrs
Blaisdell's paper, "rhe Increasing Cost
of Graduating Students Better Fitted
for the Walks of Life and those of rs
Years ago" A splendid paper. Clip
pings by +. S. Dixon: song, by Mrs.
Eda Nideto Remarks by Albert Smith.
Mrs. Fannie March of Monmouth, E.
S. Dixon, Alice Greenwood Miss E,
Durfee, George Jones of Webster The
next meeting in two weeks. Mrs. Lolita
Wadsworth will entertain with the
first of her contest, an evening meet
ing. At the next day meeting H. L.
Keyser of Greene will speak on OR
charding."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

the program was a reading by Dorothy
NJ. Nye, years old. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Nye. Then came the
vocal trio. Floyd. Fred and Mrs. c. n.
Bragg. brothers and sister, and a vocal
solo by FLOYD G. Nye: vocal duet by
Fred and Mrs. Bragg, followed by a
reading by Mrs. Dora T. Nye. Then
came the chorus OF the Nyes which
included nearly all The children and
grandchildren. who ara all singers. Re-
freshments followed. The closing song,
God Be With You TIL We Meet
Again" was sung by the audience. Mr..
and Mrs. Nye were presented with
many beautiful gifts, among them be-
ing a gold watch and chain and a
beautiful chair. Mr. and Mrs Nye
have lived in Skowhegan for about 20
years Mr.. Nye was born on a farm
on the River road He. however, NOV
ed TO Canaan when a young man and
later to Palmyra. Mrs. Nye was born
in Canaan 70 years ago, her maiden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
TaSker Brothers,
For Good Clothes.
Water and Church SITS.
GARDINER, MAINE.

falling on Sunday, the surprise party
was very successfully carried out on Sat
urday evening, when a goodly company
filled Mrs Gordon's house and home with
good cheer, bringing with them tokens
of their good will, chief of which was Il
fine oak rocking chair The mail also
brought shower of post cards bearing
the good wishes of those who could not
personally attend.
The women's missionary meeting at
the home of Mrs. II. S. Russ. last Thurs
day afternoon, had large attendance
for the season. Much work was done
by members and visitors. and an inter-
esting program of devotion and mission
AIRY information was rendered After the
social hour the hostesses, Mrs. Brown
and Mrs f. w. Foss, assisted by the
Misses Russ and Miss Ruby Robinson,
served a nice supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Klein drove to
Pennington, last Friday. and brought
home their daughter, Ethel, of Farming
ton High school, for a two-weeks vaca-
ton.
Since last weeks rains, the snow has
been settling fast, and for some days
parts of our roads have been in risky
condition. making the travelling difficult.
However, our stages have kept up their
usual schedule with but little delay; the
shows in the village are reported TO have
been we'll attended. and the preaching
service at West Mount Vernon, last Sun
day afternoon, brought together large
attentive congregation. The next preach
ing service will be held, Sunday after
noon, April T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
Hiuh School Schedule.

Fred Weston, manager OF the SHOW
hogan High school baseball team, gave
out, Wednesday, the completed SEIZED
ule for the seasons games. 1t is eX-
pected that the school will have the
best team that it has had for several
years. Five of last years men will
be on the team, who are: Symons
eff; Dunlap, IF; Weston, 1t; Philip
Burrill, D., who is also captein; Elias
Taylor, 1b. The schedule as COM
plated and given out by Manager
Weston is as follows:
April 20-Open.
April 27-Oakland High at Oakland.
May Oak Grove Seminary at Vas
salboro.
May 4-Hallowell High at Skowhe-
gan.
May Stood viii High at skowhe-
gan.
May 11--Farmington and Abbott at
Pennington.
May 15-Lawrence High at Fair
field
May 1s-Good Will High at Good
Will.
May 25-Oak Grove at Skowhegan.
May 27-Abbott at Skowhegan.
May 30-Winslow High at Winslow.
June 1-Open.
June 5--Hallowell at Hallowell.
June 8--Farmington at Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

The many friends of Rev. j. w.
Steele will regret to learn that.
Wednesday afternoon, he was taken
suddenly i'll with a severe attack of
uremia. He had not been enjoying his
usual health for several days and,
Wednesday afternoon, called at the
office of his physician, who advised
him to return promptly to his home
and to go to bed. which he did. In a
short time Mr.. Steele was seized with
violent commissions, which were fol-
lowed by two more attacks at close
intervals. Up to late hour, Wednes-
day night, he had not regained con-
sciousnesS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
SKOWHECkN
svwxs "
50th Wedding Anniversary
Of Mr.. and Mrs, Nye.
Annual Meeting Of The County
Bar Association.
Social at First Baptist Church..The
Other kewsy Items.

The 50th wedding anniversary cele-
brated by Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Nye,
Wednesday evening, was one of the
most delightful occasions that has
was a musical treat enjoyed by about
100 relatives and friends atthe Beth
any church This program was large
ly made up of selections given by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

The up-to-date young man no lon
ser wears frockcoat for dress affairs
in the day.-The smart, single-button
cutaway coat has taken its place.
This is the decree of New York's most
fashionable tailors. The above is one
of the latest Spring models. There is
beauty in every line.
If you Wish to appear in style" at
Easter. you'd better order one of these
suits to-day. We guarantee satislac-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
KENNEBEC.
MT. VERNON.

The recent anniversary of the birth of
Mrs, Allvaro Gordon on Highland ave-
nue. was made the occasion of a pleasant
surprise to her by a considerable num-
Der of friends and neighbors. The date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

The concert to be given for the II.
II. S. Athletic Association, Friday eve
ming, by the Colby College Cilee club.
promises to be a treat The Colby
Glee Club has made fine impression
this season, and should attract a good
audience, Friday. Besides the Glee
Club there is the Mandolin Club, Or
chestra Club. reader, soloists and a
cIayon artist, which is Il special fca-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

The ice in the river has become so
weakened at this point that the APP
proaches to the ice for teams have been
torn down and only pedestrian passage
is now possible. The last team to cross
the river went over. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
LOCAL NOTICE.

Entertainment at First Baptist
church. Thursday evening. March Il,
1912. Gardiner, Me. Marion Evelyn
Starks of Boston, reader Mrs. IneZ
Perry Turner of Portland, contralto
soloist. Tickets So cents. mar19d3t