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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Sunday School Meeting.

ON Wednesday night, April II, Rev
c. j. Brown viii deliver a lecture Il
Sunday school workers in the Green
street church, Everyone is invited
Mr Brown has just been placed il
Maine by the Methodist Episeopa
church to devote all his time to de
Veloping the work Of the SUNDAY
schools This is a new and radica
departure and great good is expected
TO result from the presence of this
noted specialist in our State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Funeral of James PIummer.

Funeral services for the late James
Pmmmer we're held at p NJ, Tues
day, from the family residence. IS
Winthrop street Rev. |. Warren
Hawkes. of Manchester oficiated. as
sisted by Rev. Phebe Wadsworth OF
this city.
\ large number of neighbors and
friends were present. including repre-
sentatiYes from the State assessors
office with which the deceased had
been connected for 10 years in the
capacity of clerk. The floral offerings
were very beautiful The remains viii
he taken at . \. NJ, Wednesday. to
North Fairfield for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Daily Ksnnebee Journal
Telephone 1876

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res.
oIutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertanments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under Il
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
FLETCHER GETS CONTRACT
For Painting kennebec County Jail
WinsoW Road Petition.

The kennebec county commissioners,
Tuesday noon. awarded the contract
for painting and embarrassing the in
terror of the Jail to Fred c. Fletcher
for $260. other bidders were Horace
Turner of HallowelL f. Z. Fairbrother
of winthrop and c. +. Hoxie of Au-
gusta.
Petition was received from the mu-
nicipal officers of Winslow, asking for
an alteration in the county road lead
ing from Winslow village. through
Lithgow street and Garland road to
Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The Democratic Club has leased
headquarters in the Maeember, Hill q
Wight block on Water street, former
~ occupied lay the Fuller Holway Co,
taking all of the building not occupied
by the undertaking establishment of
Henry w. Plummer. Carpenters have
already begun the work of alterations
upon the interior of the building neces-
sary to put ii in shape for its new oc-
cunantS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Asa S. Foye.

The remains of the late Asa S.
Foye. who died. Tuesday, at the Ma
tonal Home. viii be taken to the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. George
Beckham. Funeral services will he
held at p. NJ, Thursday, from "a
Chapel street. Mr.. Foye was 81 years
Of age widow, two daughters, and
one son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The first open ears of the season
were in evidence. Tuesday. in this
city on the L., A. & w. St. Ry. Open
cars were used in making the trip to
Togus in the afternoon and. if the
warm weather continues. they will
probably he used or all of the lines
within q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Augusta people will be interested to
know that Miss Emily s. Stinson will
appear in the title role of Mrs. Jar
ley's Wax Works to be given by the
Parish Aid Society of st. Matthews
church of Hallowell in Wilson hall
this evening. Reserved seats on sale
at Lunt & Branns A social dance
will be held after the exhibition.
Dancing until one O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

A Surprise party was given Mir. and
Mrs Frank Hartshorn OF Western aV-
enue, Tuesday evening. upon the oe-
casioh of their lin Wedding anniVer-
saty About 80 of their friends We're
present and large number of gifts
in tin were received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Elizabeth f. Butcher, wife of Lieut..
Edwin Butcher. viii be held at , ?.
NJ. Wednesday. from the Augusta
General hospital and will be private.
The remains will be placed in re-
ceiving tomb in this city and will later
be taken To California for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The annual spelling contest has been
won by the Smith school in Grade VIII
and Miss Farrington's class in Grade
TX. An oral spelling contest between
the two grades wilh be held at ?. NJ.
Thursday, at the Cory High school
building. The public is invited to at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Miss Mary owen has returned to
her home i'm this city, after passing
the winter with Mrs. w. a. McKen-
neN. Brookline. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The. storm boards that have been up
on the north side Of the kennebec
bridge, during the winter months.
were taken down, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Mrs. Eunenie Picard.

Mrs. Eugenie Pickard died Tuesday,
at her late residence, 81 Mt. Vernon
avenue. aged 40 years. The time OF
funeral will be later announced. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The J. u. Club met. Tuesday eve
ming, with Miss Lenere Wilson, No. "a
State street place. Refreshments were
served and the evening Was very
pleasantly passed. The club will meet
next Tuesday evening. with Miss
Marguerite McGraw, No. - Bangor
CT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Woman's Board of the Congre-
gational church will hold II food and
apron sale at the store of Il. Locke
ON Saturday. April II. The sale viii
OPEN at 30 +. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Alfred Wandtke, subprincipal of
the Cony High school has been con
fined to the house with tonslitis for
the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Augusta people viii be interested to
know that Miss Emily s. .SGnson will
appear in the title role of Mrs. Jar
ley's Wax Works To he given by the
Parish Aid Society Of st. Mathews
church Of Haloweu in Wilson hall, on
this evening, April nth. The exhibi :
ton will be followed by a social
dance. Dancing until l o'clock.
april ,dlt@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Ernest Johnson. manager of Hayes
restaurant, is i'll at his home on Grove
street with severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Wilfrcd Dostie has accepted posi-
ton as clerk at Brooks Hardware CO.
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Kingsley are
on a Today trip to Boston. Mass.
and Providence, r. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS MISSIONS SooTBING SYRUP has been
used fur over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHINcs, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD. 60FTENS. the GUMS,
AIf.aYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and
X Inc hest remedy for DIARRIugA. II i alb
rolaIiefy harmless. Ne sure aud ask for Mrs
MinSlews soothing syrup, aud take no other
klrd Iyyeuly-tye csits : Bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Wednesday, April II. 1912.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Charles ]. wendall of skowhegan
was business visitor. Tuesday. in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Melvine PottershaIl oil Belfast IS
visiting his uncle, +. l.. Knowlten, Of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Mrs. +. Fl. Moorlen, millinery, 81
Crosby street aprf1 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
HOUSECLEANING

is here. SO is my S1a H. P. Case Va
CUM. Am ready to clean your car
pets, rugs, upholstering. etc, at your
home no dust, no muss. at very low
prices. Also Church, Hall and Office
cleaning with my Powerful Vacuum.
Address
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
CALUMET READY
TO Give THANKS
General Holiday to Be Observed
Here Tomorrow

| Final preparations have been made
| day In Calumet. Special exercises will
be held in the public schools this af-
ternoon ana tomorrow win be a gen
eral holiday. The stores. banks. brok
erage offices. postoffices, barber shops
and other business places viii be clos
ed
There has been a marked exodus oi
| commercial travellers from Calumet
during the past week for on this day
OF all the year. the travelling man
wants To be with his family Many To-
cal residents. including some students
have returned from other points To
spend Thanksgiving day with their
families.
Primarily "a relisious holiday,
Thanksgiving day will be observed
with special union services In the Ian
rum NJ. T.. church 40 10: 30 tomorrow
morning, with AN appropriate sermon
by Rev. w. II. Collycott of the Osceo-
Ia VI. r. church. There will also be
special music.
Local merchants and dealers report
there has been a slight falling off in
the demand for turkeys and other
poultry and the Injuries usually assoc
ciated with Thanksgiving day, be-
cause Of the high prices prevailing.
However. the majority of Calumet
families have made preparations for
some sort of a Thanksgiving feast.
Even the poor, AT least a portion OF
them, will have reason Ia rejoice. Miss
Clarice Jones, secretary of the Calu-
met Associated Charities reports tina,
Calumet people have generously pro-
vided for twenty-five poor families in
this district. No direct appeal has
been made. but different people have
notified the secretary that they would
care for so many families and instruct
ed her Ia make further arrangements
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

At sacred Hear! auditorium
THANKSGIVING night Nov. Is. Given by
YOUNG LaCie- # Sacred Heart Church.
Admission Sc. Advertisements =
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

India's latest great Irrigation pro
Iect is the Niri Right Bank canal ]"
BOMBAY presidency. II cost $500
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
FIRST FRICTION MATCHES.

The friction match hazard had lis
Inception Ia the United States an u
nesNillc, -, where. IN iS4G one Ne
Gnnis kept general store In which
he sold everything, Including irlge
relates the Washington Post one da,
u clelk VAS given an order e. mix IN
IA mortar quantity 81 sulphur and
phosph0rous TIE did IL. ana delivered
the compound 10 his customer. That
evening the store boy a lad NAMED
some shaVin.s - sG"aPe Out the my
turc mat was left. lie thought nothing
more abont Il until the next day, wien
lie picked up one Of thu ~ ayiHgs rrd
cdreleSsly drew the end across the
counter. II ignited. ANA the hoy calIeI
the phenomenon To the attention oil
McGnnis. who began To investigate
The result was that MCGInnis manu-
featured the first sulphur matches
made IN the United States. IL Is added
that the store boy afterward became
Judge Steward of Dunkirk \. " but
no mention ~ made whether BE- reape'
amy hcSeiil from his discovery
Neither h anything said of The ire
mendous fire losses that have result
ed In The developme at that uh"
.dea.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
CONCERT SATURDAY EVENING.
Ladies Aid Society Of Centennial M.
e. To Entertain.

A concert will be given In the par
lors of the Centennial NJ, +. church
Of the Ladies' Aid society. The con
of the adies' Aid Society. The con
cert will start promptly al 1:30 p. m.
The program will consist of quartet
ties. Duets, solos. regulations, etc" and
some excellent local talent wa soon
sented To take part The program is
as follows
Chorus--Ladies' Aid society.
Prayer Mrs. James
Quartette-Osceola Mixed Quartette'
Recitation--A Roberts.
Vocal soio-Mrs. Charles Thomas.
Recitation-Miss Bessie Hill.
Organ solo-Mrs. wyatt.
Bass solo-Mr Trembath.
Recitation--Miss Rhoda GIL
Vocal duett--Misses Kinsman.
Quartette-Osceola Mixed Quartette.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Charles Thomas.
Vocal selection--Rev. w. II. Colly-
colt. pastor Osceola NJ. T..
Recitation--Mrs. A, Roberts.
Mandolin solo. selected.
Ice cream and cake will be served
after the concert In the church par
lors. A small admission fee is To be
charged.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
mo TURKEY; NO
COOK STOVES
Two Calumet Families In Dir
Need Says Charities Appeal

While Calumet people are preparing
Ia load their tables with seasonabl.
good things always associated with
Thanksgiving, the Associated Chart
ties calls attention 10 the needs of TWO
families, who besides having TO go
without turkey tomorrow, Will have 10
so without anything else that Is warm
and freshly cooked, for they are with
unt cook stoves. Discussing the situa-
lion today, the secretary said.
There surely must be some family
In Calumet with two cook stoves and
who woald he willing 10 part with one
TO do an act OF charity, or there must
he someone more fortunate who Is
willing To purchase stoves 10 supply
the want. And IT, is real want. II
certainly will bs eheerless Thanks.
giving for them unless some kind
hearted soul comes 10 the rescue
One of the stoves is wanted Tor a
woman with three children, whose
husband and father is a patient In the
.Nth't nDNpit'i ut 4NVWpttbSs ny no Nhs
will. the poor woman is barely able 10
earn enough to keep the family cloth
ed and provide food and she Is wholly
unable 10 purchase a stove. The stove
she is new using has opItlived It's use
fulness and is beyond repair. II wnstts
fuel so rapidly that the Associated
Charities does not feel warranted In
providing more fuel until a more serv-
lceable stove is secured. At present IL
serves as a heating as well MS cooking
stove. The Associated Charities score
tary states that the troubles Of the
family will he greatly reduced II the
81. We is forthcoming.
The second stove Is wanted for q
woman and one child deserted by the
husband and father seen after their
arrival in America from foreign
country. The furniture of this poor
woman's home consists entirely of a
Nnrn ont laundry stove, not adapted
IN any way Ia cooking, a kitchen table
and about three chairs besides a small
beh The need is almost rs great as
In the case first mentioned, as the un-
fortunate woman does her best IL pro.
vide for herself and child and tire al
diticn of q cooking stove would he
ereat lv appreciated.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
SuffRAGISTS ANNOUNCE
PROGRAM FOR TOMORROW
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE FOR
CELEBRATION OF VIC
TORY AT POLLS.

III. Einnish s,,oragis,s n, cah,na,
''''''"' N''''"'' W WV
Ned 'sehet town nan the VICTORY
s'ofe" ~ the polls IN the recent eiec
''oh' me meetins wiz ne puplc one
an" u - announced the flhhish humu
o"hu WIZ ASSIST IN the program pS
'eh"erins seie'tiohs before ana AFTER
'ne o'her numbers on the prosrsm'
"iso uurihs me ihtermission'
'""o"ihs IN the conhpie'e program
Sii"nse" az meeting Oh tue commit
'ee III eiarse, yesterday
seiec'hii--hhHaib aho'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

Alvey Augustus Adee, who has held
the post Of Second Assistant Secretary
of State of the United States for a
quarter Of a century. 30 years old to-
day
Edwin c. Bureigh. former congress
man, whom tire Republicans Of Maine
have selected Ia succeed obadiah
Gardener in the United States senate,
SO years old today
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
epWoRTh lEAGUERS GATHER.
District Conference at Tamarack M
e. Friday and Saturday.

Representatives, of the various bran
ches Of the Epworth League in the
ioughton district of the NJ T.. church
Twin gather in the Tamarack NJ. f..
church, Friday afternoon and evening
land Saturday morning, afternoon, and
evening All of the churches in the
copper country will he represented.
and there will also be delegates in at.
tendance from Ishpemine and Mar
nuettc
Features Of the program will he the
address If Or A. f.. Fischer on the
subject Mercy and Help Work" the
address Of Rev. Rueben Crosby Of
Hancock on the theme. Spiritual hi
nametricks e the Epworth League"
ON Friday evening and the address of
Rev. c. l.. Adams of the Calumet NJ.
r. church on Saturday evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

Ice factories are booming in south
ern Japan. one, az Ifoknra. Turns out
daily PCS tons al ice.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

In 1912 United Sattes railroad and
Industrial corporations have issued
s1179,022 In new securities an in
crease OF $3.50 900, 600 over 1911.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

would appoint The saIGe warden. and
have the power uf the present ISL
commission. Propagation "t game
birds such a. quail pheasant and duck
would be- tostered. The association
would have small traces Of state land
set aside tor preserves or these birds.
Another measure recommended ~
the hunters license fee at - 70" Il
Michigan resident and 80 for nor.
residents
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
THIS is MY s3Rp BIRTHDAY"

Earl Mount Casnell Who H. one -
the House 81 Lords who have passed
the allotted span of three score ANA r.
ten by decade OF more, was born
Nov. p, 1929. Ills father was the Rev.
f.. q Moore Canon 81 Windsor, aud
IN his youth the son had seemingly
small prospects of succeeding To the
high title he now bears. After Rradn-
atine from Cambridge IN 1854 he was
called To the bar and for many years
thereafter was engaged in the practice
oi law. About fifteen years ago the
death of distant cousin resulted IN
his succession 10 the peerage under
the title of Earl Mount Cashell which
was created in 1881.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27
x.PERTS STILL LEADING.

The Junior Athletic tournament at the
Calumet Y. NJ. G.. A. IL still attracting
great interest among the younger
members of the association. The "
Perts are still leading as shown by the
following standings:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-11-27

Nashville Tom. rontempIat,s Cs-
tabHshiup "a Huulcgical park.
Nisruuui Ne Raucognr. of Paris, has
come lo New YORK To- engage ia bust.
ness
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-28
1 VISIT TO THE
 PfhITENTIARY

Continued From Page Onel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-28
GAVE OFFICERS THE SLIP

Little Rock Sept. 27.-W E Burke, alias w. B. Carroll, alias Kansas City Baker, $ too smooth fol the average pel.ceman, He was picked up here this week with Harry LeaNitt alias Harry Cramer, and Red McCleE2y, alias Eddie Mack, all three II whom nave police r,ccrGs ali over the country. Ald while pl ns 'mugged" at police station, Burke walked out Of the midst of a posse of plain clothes nssn, left the city nall and escaped
 The three were arrested only as suspects, not for anything they had done, but for what they would prob lbly attempt to do ill the crowd at tending the deep waterway conven- tion When the found they were sim ply being detained, they talked free " and admitted their identity Then teavit and McClency were permitted to give $25 bond each and were re- leased. It is supposed that they are out of the state by this time. They had $164 between them. Burk, who walked away, has done time in SaI Quentin prison, and the others have records in St. Louis, Chicago, Phila- delphia and Omaha.
 Visiting officers who assisted ill the arrest and identification of the three crooks. are Tom Kid" Edwards, de tective of the terminal company III St. Louis, and Harry E. Stege, Of OK lahoma City better known as "Ih' Man with the Kodak Eye" because ht aever forgets the face or the descrlp ton of criminal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-28
 SIGNAL RECOGNITION

Li.tle Rock, Sept. 27.-The medical Italen. of Arkansas was given sigma !secosrition by the appo ntment of iCT. Vim. H. Deiler ok, of Mariana by Dr. J. M. Jackson, of Miami, Fla. president of the Southern Med cal As sociat:on, as member of a commzs, on for the study and prevention o1 mala.ia. 1t is es'. mated that malari; costs the southern states millions oi dollars annually.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-28
STATE HOUSE NOTES.

Little Rock, Sept. 27.-The electiol was held nineteen days ago aud th returns of Poinsett county are stll out
 Commissioner Clay Sloan is in Law ,ence county on business connected with the Running Water Dralnag District, of which he is senior director
 L. D. Hickey, former captain o1 tn Jonesboro militia company, calle personally on Gov. Donaghey to pres lis claims for court martial in re 'e.ence to the Fordyce. riot, and wa ssured by him that he would giV ,ome answer before his term of of flee expires.
 Assistant Attorney ector vii make several speeches in the Nationa Campaign, but has not yet been as ,isned his territory by the committed
 Transcripts have been filed II supreme. Ccurx, ill the case of A. 4 xightIfnger ys State, from Randolp county. sentenced to six months 10. lefrauding the Ball Mercantile conf ,any, and the case of W. ". Whit sington vs Emily Keller, from Arkan Is county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-28
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STATE NEWS.
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 PLAN NEW CHURCH

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 27.-A con- mittee of which Rev R. l.. Selle, the ed by the Scott Street M. F. Church to make financial plans for the ewec-
 iono- an addition to the pres@n' church. build ng, which has been out growi by the congregat on. The par sonag2 is to be torn down and a two story modern building, with basement Ierected at a cost of $10,0G0. This is the, csngregat on that was housed a flew years ago on Main between Fourth and Fifth streets.