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

The private social assembly held in
Union hall, Friday evening. was en-
joyed by about 30 couples The patron
esses were Mrs. j. l.. Pepper Mrs
Mabel Carpenter. Mrs. w. f. Scott
and Miss Frances Mitchell. Music for
the occasion was furnished by Towne, 3
Orchestra
y &C" social was held. Friday eve
ming, at the home of Miss Grace Nose,
on Jones street, under the auspices
of Good Samaritan class of the Meth
odist Sunday school, Each guest was
expected to bring something tor the
refreshments that began With the let
ter c. The evening was very pleas
antly spent with music and contests
of various kinds.
Miss Alice Weston, who has been
the guest of her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Weston, for the past week,
returned to her duties as school
teacher in Brockton, Mass, Saturday
morning.
Miss Ellie Noddin of I<ent's Hill was
the guest of friends IN Madison, over
Friday night.
Mrs K. =. Simonds of Gardiner is
the guest OF her mother Mrs. d. S.
HunneWell, at her home on Old Point
avenue.
Indian Spring Lodge, l. O. o. f,
elected officers, Friday evening, as
follows Noble grand, John c. Will
liams; vice grand, Albion c. Hilton;
secretary. j f. Withee; treasurer, S.
+. Remick trustees, f. l.. Harding,
G. o. Small. and Charles Dunlap. The
Second degree was worked on one
candidate
Rainbow Branch of the international
Society met at the residence of Mrs.
Hamlin Perkins. Friday afternoon.
There We're II members present, and
refreshments Were served by the
hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
25th Weddinu Anniversary

one hundred and ten friends and rela-
tves from Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell,
Waterville. Skowhegan and other towns
in the county helped Mr. and Mrs
Charles futile to celebrate their 18th
wedding anniversary. Friday night, at
their beautiful farm home about a mile
from Malbon's Mills.
\ loaded team and automobiles went
from here, arriving about s o'clock. An
informal reception was held and in the
receiving line were Mrs. Abel Patten, q
sister of Mr.. futile, Mrs. Alfred Smith
of Augusta, and the twin daughters of
Mrs. Smith, Mildred and Marian.
Following the reception musical pro-
gram was furnished by Kendalls Or
chestra; songs by Mrs. Charles Moody,
Miss Winifred Gardner and p. J. Shana-
han and John Maxim of Boston; a read
ing by Mrs Ella Crowell and mono
logue by Henry Philbrick. l.. L. Sanford
was master of ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs
futile Were presented with a large num-
Der of gifts, costly of silverware. At the
close of the formal program refreshments
of cake coffee, sandwiches and ice cream
were served by Ned II. Lambert, Skow-
hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs. futile We're married in
Cornville by Rev. Ora Chase of Canaan
She was Miss Emma Smith, daughter of
Sidney Smith, for a number of years
prominent as a merchant in the county
They live on the old futile homestead.
where they have lived since their mar
riage and Mr.. Tuttle has lived there all
his life. He is Il brother of Warren Tut
tie, proprietor of the Skowhegan House.
and is one of the best-known breeders
of Holstein cattle in the county
a party was given Mrs. Derne Green,
Friday evening, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Conant. Mrs Green was pre-
scented by many of her friends present
with many articles of clothing The oc-
casion of the event was to express SYM
patty for her loss by fire, last Saturday
when her home was burned and she lose
a large part of her furniture and cloth
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
Stabbing ARRAY, Thursday
Night, at Brighton.
Joshua Davis, Respondent, Bound
Over for Grand Jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles futile CeIe-
hrate 25th Anniversary.

\ telephone report reached here from
Brighton saturday, that Joseph SENEGAL
was dangerously i'll from the effects of
a stab in the back by Joshua Davis of
Brighton. SENEGAL alleges that he was
stabbed with a long knife by Davis as
he was about TO leave the latter's barn,
Thursday night. At hearing late IN
the night before Trial Justice j. f. Hol-
man the respondent waived examination
and was bound over to await the action
of the grand jury. SENEGAL alleges that
a few years ago he bought a farm from
Davis and Davis took a life lease of 1t.
Trouble had been brewing between the
two men since then and eliminated when
Davis stabbed him under the left shout
derblade Physicians report the wound
dangerous, but there is a chance for the
victims recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

nea to Garua the German Kamerun
steamers of thirty tons can navigate
during many months of the year, while
over most of the course steamers of
three hundred tons are operated dur
ing the food season. Between The
naYigable Benue. or rather the short
stretch of its tributary the Mayor
Kebbi. and the Logoue, which Is
served by French steamers, the dis
lance is hardly more than a hundred
miles
For France the question is extremes
ly interesting. French rule in all the
territories marked with its color in
the heart of Africa is far from firmly
established. Hardly more than Il year
ago Colonel Moll commanding the
French forces here. was killed and his
detachment almost destroyed near
Abes"hr in Wadai The first news OF
the disaster reached France by way of
Tripolt. carried across the desert BY the
caravans, and 4 whole year passed at
ter the combat before the French
forces cauld be placed upon a sufii-
clentIy strong footing to restore order.
Precisely as the railroad from the
Senegal to the Niger opened FRENCH
west Africa 70 civilization. the Benue-
Logone road win open the remotest
region of the African continent.
In his forecast of more than half Il
century ago Barth foreshadowed the
destruction of slavery when the influ-
ence of Europe reached the Tchgd by
the Benue route. Alone OF all the an
cient slave routes. that from the Wad
al and Tibesti has so far escaped Eu-
ropean control. But it Is clear that
the plans revealed by the Moroccan
agreement promise precisely the solu-
ton the German explored dreamed at
what he declares TO have been 'one of
the happiest moments of his life.
when after infinite labor and hardship.
he reached the banks of the Benue and
recognized in it the future avenue to
Central Africa-New York sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
TAKE TOO BIG CHANGES

Why is it that men and women will
never learn that overwork and nerv-
+ Gus strain will certainly ruin health.
Every day the papers tell of the
dreadful results of overtaxing ones
strength, yet the others keep right
on without profiting by the lesson.
Henry Jacobs of Ninth avenue, n.
Y. went through this experience and
now writes in u letter: Il was in bad
health for two years, very nervous
and weak, no appetite, could not sleep
well and had no ambition or energy.
| was getting worse all the time.
But since I began taking = Vinol
there is wonderful difference.
have gained II pounds in less than
two months, have a splendid appetite
and can enjoy my meals. My nerves
are strong and I sleep soundly.
simply feel fine now, which shows
what Vinol did for me-"
Our delicious cod liver and iron
remedy Vinol, will do as much for
all other run down, worn-out people,
if they will only give it a chance.
There is no risk for we give back the
money if Vinol fails to satisfy you.
Bowditch, Webster e. Co, Druggists.
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
STATE HOUSE.
First Proclamation for the
Primary Elections.
Election Writs Out for Three
Senatorial Districts.
Treasury BaIance.-F0ur Candidates
For Lincoln County Sheriff.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1912, at
10 A, M.

The first =proclamations for elections
under the new direct primary law
were issued, Saturday afternoon, when
Governor Plaisted issued proclama-
tons for primary elections in eonnec-
ton with the senatorial vacancies
existing in the counties of Waldo.
Androscoggin and York. These proc
lamations were issued at the same
time with writs of election calling for
special elections in these three coun-
ties.
The primary elections in all three
counties are called for Feb ., 1917,
and the proclamations set forth that
whereas the laws of Maine provide
that nominations for candidates for
the office of senator shall be made at
a primary election and that, in cases
of elections to fill vacancies. said pri-
mary election shall be held at such
time as the Governor shall order by
proclamation, therefore the mayors
aldermen and selectmen of the sew
eral cities and towns in the districts
in which the vacancies occur are here
by directed and required in the name
of the State of Maine Ia notify and
warn all legally qualified voters 10 at
tend at the regular voting places IN
the several cities and towns ON the
first Monday of February. 1872. being
the fifth day of said month, for the
purpose of voting fer persons TO BE-
nominated by their respective puliti-
cal parties as candidates for the Of
flee OF senator. The mayors. aldermen
and selectmen are also directed to
fully comply with all the PROV isions
Of the law relating to the nomination
of candidates at direct primaries, and
known as the direct primary law.
The writs of election call for special
elections in Androscoggin aud Waldo
county on Monday. March 4, and i'll
York county on Monday. March II.
The vacancy ia Androscoggin county
is caused hy the death of Senator Mcr-
ton @ Edwards oil Lewiston, Demo
crat. that in Waldo county by thu
death Of Senator Winfield < Pendle-
ton Of Islesboro. Democrat. and that
in York county hY the death of Sen
ator Benjamin +. York Of Dayton
Republican. y special senatorial cleo
ton was held during the regular ses=
sou OF the Legislature to fill the va
eancI caused in Penebscot county by
the death Of Senator James b. Mullen
ef Bangor, and his brother. Charles
". Mullen, the present mayor of Ban
gor. was chosen 10 fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
JOURNAL BOOK GAN
DO The THINKING
Half of the Real Work Is Done for
Successful People by Others.

Did you ever watch d skilled work.
man?
The speed and accuracy of his ac-
complisnment seems wonderful. Not
a moment is ever lost in finding the
right tool; everything seems ready to
his hand, he is never hampered by
any other thought than that of the
execution which makes his handiWorlt
grow rapidly before your admiring
eyes.
Did it ever occur to YOU that nearly
half of his thinking is done for him?
Look more carefully and, whether it
be in the smoke and CRIME of the mill,
in the carpenter or machine shop,
foundry or mason's yard, you will al
most invariably find the modest eff
fective helper near at hand.
The Journal dictionary is just such
a helper to those who work in words
You have watched the boy throwing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
Weights and Measures.

Weights and measures was one OF
the most important features of the
discussions at the state Dairy Con
ference at Portland" said Commits
sioner of Agriculture John z. Buck
10y, Saturday, upon his return Il the
state House. THE demonstrations
that we gave. showing how the farm
er and dairymen have been fooled BY
the tradesmen with short weights and
measures have set people to think
ing"
Commissioner Buckley believes that
with the sentiment thus aroused,
when the ncw standards which the
State has ordered arrive, he will have
but little difficulty in enforcing the
law in regard to the maintenance of
correct weights and measures. which
comes under the direction of the de-
partment of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
TWO IMPORTANT PLACES
Viii Have to Be Filled by Governor
During Month of January

Two important appointments will
have to be made by Governor Plais-
ted, during the month of January one
is that of recorder of the Augusta mu-
nicipal court, which position will be-
come vacant. Jan. Is, when the pres
ent recorder, stephen S. Lancaster,
becomes judge of the Augusta court
to succeed Judge Benedict r. Maher.
The only name mentioned thus far in
connection with the recordership is
that of John 3. Madore, formerly in
the office of Thomas ]. Lynch, but
who has lately opened an independ-
ent office.
The death of the late John b. Raft
er leaves the sheriffs office in Lin
coin county vacant. -Four candidates
have already been mentioned in con-
nection with the position: Deputy
Sherifs James III. Doyle of White
field. John S Spinney of Boothbay and
Joseph l.. Houdlette of Dresden and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
OUTSTANDING LIABILITIES
Not Included in Treasury Balance at
the End of the Year.

The statement was made, Saturday
night. from the office of the State
treasurer that the cash balance in the
treasury at the end of the year was
500 202.6S This amount remains after
all warrants that have been received
have been paid in full. but it does not
include the outstanding liabilities in
the hands of the State auditor. which
cannot be determined by the treas
urer's office.
Three times in the last II years this
amount has been exceeded. At the end
of 1908 the cash balance was $685., j34 A,
at the end of 1906 it was 1897 ,971.02 and
at the end of 1903 "a cash balance of
$637 ,67S.3S was shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
Miss Ellen Leiahton.

Miss Ellen Leighton died, Friday night,
after long sickness at her home ON Wa
ter street. Her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Hus-
sey. with whom she had lived for nearly
all her life. died, but few weeks ago.
Miss Leighton leaves one sister, Mrs,
Emily j. c. Francis Of Pittsburg, Mass,
and a niece, Miss Lizzie T. Hussey, with
whom She lived when she died. Funeral
services were held. at p NJ. Sunday,
Rev. b. b. Merrill of the Congregational
church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
ST. AL BAN S.

After freezing over and reopening,
the Penobscot closed again, Saturday.
probably for the winter, and no more
steamers are expected at Bangor until
81 ring. The freeze is rough, there be-
ing much floating ice, and ID is pos
sible the ice fields may be broken up
by tugboats for better freeze, al
though at present there is little pros
pect of much ice being cut on the tide
water fields in front of the city. The
last departure from the port for the
season was the steamer Belfast, which
sailed for Boston, Thursday This is
the record late date for regular sail
ing from Bangor TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

Miss Hannah Page gave a reception 1T
her home on High street Friday evening,
in honor of Omar and Guy Badger, stu
dents at Bowdoin College. There We're
about Is young men from the various
colleges present with young ladies' The
evening was passed very pleasantly in
playing games. and Miss Page as hostess
made everybody have a good time. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake were
served.
Ex-County Attorney r J. Young Of
Scion was in town, Saturday, on bust
ness.
Kingsbury b. Piper former editor of
the Waterville Sentinel. was in town
Saturday, from WatervilIe calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
Cornoration Chances.

The following corporation changes
were fled, Saturday, at the office OF
the secretary of State: Eastern Man
ufacturing Co., capital stock increased
from $4,000 to 81. 700 600: Pacific Pow
er & Light CO. capital stock increas-
ed from $500, 600 to $l2 G00,0 goo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
Funeral Of Late Joseph GiIhIair.

The funeral of the late Mrs Joseph Gil
blair took place, Saturday morning, At
ST. Mary's church, Rev. Z. +. DesJar-
dins, pastor of the church, ofiiciatine
Mrs. Gilblah died, Thursday, of typhoid
fever after a short illness a husband
and two children survive. She was the
daughter of Fred Dore, who also sur
wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

Professor S, J. Holmes, of the Uni-
versity of Wisconsin. discusses the
troublesome question of the inteih-
genee of animals. with a leaning to-
ward the animals. He finds 2 mens
tionable intelligence even I'M the m0l-
lusks and crustaceans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
SOMERSET.
PAL MYPA.

\ Christmas tree was held at Marsh
Corner Schooihouse, Dec. y, and the fol-
lowing program was presented:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

Moses Huskins, who was the oldest
resident of Orono. died. Saturday
morning, from the effects OF a fall
down flight of stairs He was SO
years old and at the time of the acct
dent was active and in excellent
health. He was a veteran of the Civil
War. serving in Co. f, 10th Maine In
fantry and was one OF the Oldest
members of the G.. A. r. in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
WALDO.
BELFAST
hostess.

The following officers We're elect
ed, Friday night, at a regular meeting
of Golden Cross Temple, Pythian
Sisters Most excellent chief, Mrs. b.
A. Spencer: excellent senior, Hannah
Beach: excellent Junior. Isabel Langill;
manager, Flora Waterman; mistress
of records and correspondence Mauny
Flood; protector. Annie Sanborn;
guard. Cora Norton. The installation
will take place in January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01
KILL THE GERMS WITH PARTISAN
SAGE.
Then Dandruff Will Go and Hair Stop
Falling.

There are thousands of baldheaded
men.
Dandruff germs cause baldness-that
burning sensation and the hair TO fan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

ard thin out.
nd Re"1 prevents ss'" !; from, 'ss The\
Riaa'''S ra paSG it. if @g you Naked
sss' e !; e '' 5ss, :; %,; s. ruth2
and fall out-then bald
ness. ~
kills Fl the SIS germs m y e ssGn DANDRUFF
St; stops s'1 ''snS Ss an ana 'i put. GERMS
life and radiance into
the hair, or money ~
back. - SsA "
If you want to save your hair get a
bottle of PARTISAN SAGE today The
price is 50 cents large bottle at Bow
ditch, Webster & Co.'S and druggists
everywhere The girl with the Auburn
hair on every bottle. Beware of cheap
worthless limitations. Mail orders filled.
charges prepaid by Giroux Mfg Co,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville by
The Dorr Drug Co, and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01


a. Rock of Ages
b. Nearer. Ny Cod to Thee
c Starm in My Crown.
Dialogue, School
The gifts were then taken from an
over-laden tree by Santa Claus and gen
erously distributed to old and young.
Mrs A. O. Ward and daughter Lillian
of Bangor spent Christmas with friends
in town.
Harry Turner is suffering from blood
poisoning caused by jamming his han1
while loading milk at Newport for the
Condensed Milk Co.
SOLON.
Otis Tufts is passing Christmas
week with his wife, who is caring for
her mother, Mrs, Amanda Hunnewell.
Mrs, Georgia Severy and her son.
Charlie, left, Monday noon, for New
York City, where they viii make their
home in the future.
Mrs. Lydia Rowell is keeping house
for Mrs. Charles Severy who is in
poor health.
Mrs Carrie Patterson is threatened
with rheumatic fever and Mrs. Whit
tier of Athens is caring fer her,
Mrs. Ora Judkins of Athens was in
town. Thursday. Dec. &c. visiting her
son, l.. l.. Patterson, and family.
Mir. and Mrs. NJ. L. French enter
tanned a number of Mr.. French's rel
atives at a dinner party, Dee. %
They had a tree in the evening.
Perley Fogg and his daughters
Evelyn and Gladys of Cornville, We're
in town, Sunday, at the home Of l.
l.. Patterson.
Orrin Deane and Miss Myrtle
Hughes We're married at the brides
home, Dec. %, by p. s. Longley.
Fred Hughes and family We're in
town. Sunday and Monday visiting
Mir. Hughes mother.
ST. ALBANS.
Frank Hanson came home from the
woods Saturday Mrs. Hattie Hanson
fell on the ice and broke her wrist.
\ large number of people attended
the christmas tree at the Hopkins
schoolhouse. Saturday night. A fine
program was presented by the chill
dren. Opening prayer by Elder
Brook. Christmas greeting by Mrs. II.
O. Blaisdell. The tree was bountifully
laden with gifts. Much credit is due
Mr. and Mrs. Blaisdell for the interest
they took in arranging the tree.
Mr. and Mrs H. O. Blaisdell spent
Mrs. II. b. Pushor.
Hiram Halves, one of the oldest men
in town, is very i'll.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-04-10
new BROKERAGE
FIRM IS READY
FOR BUSINESS

The new brokerage firm of Raj
ston a Brown, composed of w. G.
Ralsion assistant United States
treasurer of San Francisco, and Fred
Brown Of Tonopah. opened their
doors this morning 20 the public.
The members Of the firm are we'll
and faYorahly known to our citizen
as both are good square business
follows Their office. on West Main
street hve doors above the Miners
Drug store. has been arilstieally and
COSTLY atted up for the aecommoda-
tion Of their clients and tho public
n general Tho pew hrB IS eer=
talnly entitled 10 their share Of
the stock business An lnslttlon ia
extended 10 an Ia drop ln-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-04-10
PRISON CELL
AGAIN HOLDS
PAROLE JUMPER

RENO New, April fo.-CharIes
Clark, a Nevada convict. who was
paroled and who violated his parole
by not keeping the state police in
formed as TO his whereabouts. was
brought back from Sacramento this
morning and taken ON to Carson
elty. where he will be placed in
prison TO complete the service Of
ais sentence. He was sent 10 the
penilentiary ON October %, ie0s
g serve ten years for attempting
Y escape from jail and was paroled
oh January 1 1911. He was first
arrested after his parole for selling
some cocaine in Bakersfield. but the
o"refs there. would not hold him
lor the state officers. lie then
went 70 Sacramento and there got
lu'o trouble and was again arrested
ne VIII now serve out the remainder
Of bis ten years.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-04-10

VINO are connected with the Con
sondated of Goldfield, is opening up
q elnhabar proposition that promises
10 become one of the greatest Of
us KIND. They have a small smelter
N operation, capable of handling
about forty tons of ore per day,
and from this they are shipping
from twenty-five to thirty thousand
pounds OF quick per month, yield
ing them probably a net profit OF
$4,000 This summer, it is stated,
their plant will be enlarged and the
output thereby correspondingly in
creased
A short distance from this prop
erty, the Davis brothers, formerly
well and favorably known in Tono-
pan, are opening up another cinna-
bar mine, and 1t has been develop
ed TO such an extent that they are
planning to erect a smelter the CON-
ing summer.
Nearer lone. in fact, within a
stones throw OF the town If town
at the present time 1t can be called
Murphy. Forman aud Jarvis are
doing some good work on the Kath-
crime property and keeping two
shifts employed In addition TO prae-
tieal development OF the property
force is kept busy extracting ore
and tlling the bins in anticipation
Of big run AZ the Berlin min.
siN miles distant A number Of
leases have been let on this prop
ertN but because ot the presence
e 50 much snow and the inclem-
eueN uf the weather. they have
Illus far been unable 10 make much
progress.
a Bald Mountain. ave miles 10
the north Of The town. the owners
= Che Katherine have recently tak
ea hold Of What vas known as
the Alienssleele strike. and Il gives
pfomise of makias a hig producer
theY have started 4 regulation slaed
eofkius shaft ana al the bottem
..iae aitsen or eish,ecn tert ibc,
have a htetaog lsdke tha ylelaa
alfbNtade miHIna talaes
in enc vicinity q thlA property
.ufps ~ pfaapetton g. eneamnea
aua thee are enA awaiting the
disappearance % tht sna0 Is ardsr
.a site the terfliefg a thorough aud
AaseMstle eeseawh AZ tlaenent
times sreal deal of eleh aoat
saA heen ieaad ln lhA section aua
.hls iaet slses reason e tha belief
lcantlaaed 81 paFe Foasl