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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Lone Stars IA; Fourth Grade 10.

Having scheduled the game, and not
to be frightened by a little mud. two
local teams. the Lone Stars and the
Fourth Grade" of Maria Clark Gram
mar school had fine battle for the
championship at baseball.on the Mus
ter field during the two hours wher
rain was not falling. Friday forenoon.
II was a lively, wellsplayed game and
the work of the youngsters would have
done credit to professionals The line
up:
Lone Stars-Meader. p3 Stickney. c:
Vickery, c; l., Overlook, 1b; Arata, 2b;
Olsen, 2b Davis, 3h: Woodside, IS; Far
well. #; Iildksth,s CT Gray. If,
Fourth Grade-Flaherty, p. c; Gray. c.
p; Palmer, H. Gill, f2b; Greeley Sb +.
Overlook, So Cole, ri, stevens. Of; Fltz-
simmons, If.
Umpire, Jesse Fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
FARMERS ORGANIZE.
Cooperative Marketing Association Ia
Formed at Brooks.


Belfast, Me-, April 19.-tspeeiai). &C.
f. Embree of Riverhead. n. Y. Friday
afternoon, addressed a joint meeting
at Brooks of the growers OF potatoes
and apples from the various branches
along the Belfast branch of the Maine
Central Railroad. Sc
G. L. Lane of Brooks was chosen
chairman of the meeting and Al. b.
Payson of the same .town, clerk. At
the close of Mr.. Embrees address. In
which he explained the many advan-
tages of organization it was unani-
mously voted to organize and the fol-
lowing officers were chosen: Presi-
dent, c. E. Lane. Brooks; clerk. A. b.
Payson, Brooks; directors. #. A. Bach
elder Burnham; Frank Muzzey, Unity:
w L. Reynolds, Unity.
1t was voted to take steps to ineor-
porate the organization. State Dairy
Instructor w. r. Guptill of Topsham
was also present. addressed the meet
ing and assisted in the organization.
A case of interest TO potato growers
in that section was heard at Belfast.
Thursday afternoon, before the SUI
preme judicial court for Waldo counI
ty. in which suit was brought by For+
rest A. Knowlton of Monroe against
Willis b. Tyron of Middletown, CT.
for breach of contract, by refusing to
accept the entire quantity OF potatoes
for which it was alleged that he con-
tracted with the plaintiff. The plain
tiff claimed that he stood ready at
all times to fulfill the contract, and
the claim of the defence was a re-
seindiug of the contract by mutual
consent. The jury returned a verdict
fer the plaintiff in the sum of 1859. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Those who heard the splendid adj
dresses given by Rev. NJ. c. Miner at
the Maine Baptist Institute sessions
in this city, ON the Hindu religion, and
the people of India. were deeply griev-
ed to learn of the death of Mrs. Miner
while returning to her, home in Gar
diner with her husband. Thursday.
Mrs. Miner was taken sick, and when
at the station, was wheeled to the
step of the train by Mr.. Miner on
baggage truck, as she was unable to
walk No one thought that her illness
was as serious as il proved to be,
however, and all who know Mr.. Miner
extend him sympathy During her
stay in Watervile. she was not i'll at
ALL and this makes the blow all the
more poignant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
BOW DofN.

Abram Higgins purchased horsa
of Chas. Larrabee of Lisbon Falls, this
week.
George Foster of Lisbon Falls was
in town, this week. visiting friends.
Annie Higgins is visiting friends at
Lisbon Falls.
Laura Rideout has gone to Lisbon
Falls to work.
Adelbert Wheeler is suffering from
tuberculosis of the throat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Danforth of Lis
bon Falls were in town, this week. Wis
iting relatives.
The schools in town commenced.
Monday.
Herbert Prout is reported as in very
poor health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

, Another ofs the secret indictments
returned, Thursday. at Lawrence. by
the Essex county grand jury in con-
neciion withsthe Lawrence strike riots
was made public, Friday. when Joseph
Caruso, a mill operator living on
Union street, was arrested on an in
deterrent charging the murder of Anna
Lopizzo The woman was shot and
killed during a riot on Jan. %. Joseph
Ettor and Arturo GioVannitti strike
leaders. were indicted, Thursday.
charged with being accessories to the
n,urder. Caruso will be arraiened. lat
apt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Roosevelt Wins in
Oregon Primaries.

Portland. Ore, April 19-Early re-
turns in tcday's statewide Presiden-
tial preference primary, though
meagre, indicate Col. Roosevelt has
carried the Republican state prima-
ries by something less than 5000 votes
over President Taft. Senator La Fol-
lette is third.
The race between United states
Senator Jonathan Bourne. who seeks
re- nomination. and Benjamin Selling
is close In Multonomah county port
Iand), Bourne is leading slightly, but
Selling is apparently somewhat ahead
in the state.
No returns have been received on
the. result of the Democratic contest
for Fresidential preference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
TaCOnnet Clubs
Marathon Today.

The Taconnet Club will hold its
fourth annual rathon race, at $50
2. NJ, Saturday. May is, over the
same course as before, up around
Fairfield. about seven miles. Three
silver sups- will be awarded, and the
entrance fee will be 80 cents. Competi-
tors must have been in the employ
of the following companies six months
previous to the race-Hollingswo
& Whitney Co, at Winslow. Gardiner
and Madison Lockwood Mills, Maine
Central Railroad shops; WOODEN mill.
Waterville. For further information,
apply to the committee, ]. f. Cole
Warren Priest, and Peter Lihbey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Colby College.

II was voted at the last meeting of
the Athletic Association TO hold an
nllal cross country runs with the
Maine colleges, beginning at Water
Vile in the fall of 1912.
The members of the Musical Clubs
will hold an election of nominal
ing committee for the officers for the
ensuing year after chapel exercises,
Monday morning.
Edward Washburn. IL. of China, at
chapel, Thursday morning. was elect
ed cheer leader for the baseball
season,
Harry b. Smith. ex-'14. of Caribou
is visiting at the Delta Kappa Ep-
silon house, for a few days.
Earle futile, II. Bowdoin. of West
brook, is visiting Clair Benson, 49,
of Lubee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Church Notices.

Winter Street Free Baptist church:
Morning worship al 1890. Arrangements
are being made for morning and evening
services.
First Baptist church. Rev. Robert $.
Pinkham pastor: 1920. morning worship
with sermon by the pastor: 1l.45. Sunday
school. y, mems class: 5.45. u. P. ;. (.
T.. L preaching service in main audfto-
rium, sermon by the pastor. singing BY
chorus of mixed voices
Winter Street Advent chapel Rev L.
II. Undertake of Lewiston will speak at
230 Sunday afternoon.
Universalist church. John Evans minis
ter: i0.S0 A. NJ, worship and sermon:
subject of sermon: The Titanic Tragedy
and Its Lessons II NJ. Sunday school,
Z 7. NJ, Young Peoples meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Those Present.


~Those present at the banquet included:
G.. "A. knight. i. f. Lusk, John Evans,
Com Hppdan. r. E. Boston, o. b. Clason,
+. NJ Fish John w. Grant. Geo. Z.
Reed, f, l.. Russell. Frank Adams. w. A.
Purnell. f. J. Ankertell, Geo. F.. Donnol-
Nv. T.. II. Fossett. c. A. Brown, DIR. Alton
b. sawyer, w. L. Robinson o. b Pray,
J. G. Jones, A. c. Eldridge. E. j. Green.
leaf VIM. II Rines, G. a. Cobb. a. II.
Lander. Geo r. Hathaway, r. L. Merrill,
g.. J.. Wadsworth, all of Gardiner; +. w,
Ramsay, r. ). Wakefield, -Edw, McAu.
life. and II. C. Sullivan. Bath: c. II.
Walker Rockland John Fl. Martin, j.
M. Arnold, f. p. Dunn, Sidney NJ. Per-
kins, ]. n. Erskine, N. W. White. f w.
Page, +. e. Sprague and G. G.. Crowel,
f. S. Morgan, F.. II. Marshall
and A: II. Jones, Fanmngdale; II. W.
Spofford, f. C. Lord and T. d. Miller and
w. f. Quimby, Auburn; G. III. Vachon,
Philias Giguere, II. S Wright, r. .. Man
ming and r. H. Marshall, Lewiston; Ed
ward W. Beaumont, sabattusss G. NJ.
Gordon, VIM A. Michue, G. f. Wilson
and f. f. Whitney. all of Biddeford +.
u w HlIItN du9 w. -. Ntdiab, III
wick ]. T. Jordan, r. s. Horne. G. ".
Hall, !. T. Thomas, II. NJ. Fuller and
c. L. Morrel. Waterville; J. J. Ball, w
II. Perry and J. f. Callinan. Portland; o.
~ Mos1ey. w. S. Mosley, w. u. Scholes.
UP. Prince. p. j. Malta and w. G..
Henry of Portland, G. +. Giddings, Ban
sor: Chas. +. Fuller, Roy G. Pearee and
L. G. Shepherd. Halloweli; Alfred Deun-
nier Westbrook. and +. p. Rollins and =.
w. Hunt, press representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Rev 7. J. coolbroth, pastor of the
Advent Christian church. will speak,
at 3 p NJ Sunday, at the High Street
Mission. Mr.. Coolbroth. who Is the
president of the Advent Campground
Associate ton. passed a part of Friday
a Lakeside, looking over the place
where the campmeeting will be held,
the last of August and the first of
September, this year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

owing to the heavy rain, Friday
afternoon, the game of baseball be-
tween the Hallowell High and the
Cory High scholars, scheduled for the
Reuel Williams field in Augusta, had
to be called off. The game will be
played on the williams field. at go
o,cock, Saturday afternoon The local
boys are in good trim and expect to
bring home the laurels. \ good crowd
of rJoters Will go to Augusta With the
team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

The Rev Charles H. Bailey, rector
of St Johns church, Taunton, Mass,
will hold the services at st. Marks
church, Sunday, Rev. Brian c. Rob
erts having been called To Taunton
to speak in behalf of the Boys club
campaign in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

\ Surprise party was given Mr.. and
Mrs. l. r. Jackson. So Maple street.
Tuesday, April 16. by relatives and
friends Many useful presents were Civ
en- Music and refreshments were serv-
ed. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball. Mn and Mrs. Wal
ton, Mrs. F. A. Lee, Mrs. Babe. Miss
Ethel Jackson, Mrs. Hyson, Edmund
Potter Master Charles Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Roosevelt LEADING in Nebraska.

Omaha. Neb., April l9-Returns so
far indicate that Roosevelt is running
ahead Of Taft and La Toilette for Che
Republican Presidential primary race,
In the Democratic contest the order
of preference is Clark, Harmon and
Wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The speakers We're: o. B. Clason, C.
A. Knight, Judge f. e. Beane of Hal
lowell. f. L. Russell, Rev. I~F. Lusk
and MIR. Hanlon of Boston, a member
of the National Association of Letter
Carriers Association.
In observance of Patriots day and
also the convention, flags We're flying
on about all of the principal build
i,.sse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Patriots day was passed quietly in
Waterville. resembling Sunday for the
most part, except that the theatres
were opened, and some work went on.
notably on the construction of the
post Office. 1t was raining early in
the morning and commenced soon af-
ter dinner; in general, the day was
raw and disagreeable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The nomination papers of Dana G.
Skillin for representative on The Re-
publican ticket from the class towns
of Halowell, Manchester and West
Gardiner. have been filed with the sec
rotary Of State. Mr.. Skillin's greatest
difficulty was to keep the list of petit
TONERS within the limit required by
law. So many were anxious To get on
the roll that he could not aeeommo-
date them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Right Reverend Robert Goldman.
bishop of the Episcopal church Of
Maine, will administer the sacrament
Of Confirmation, al 10.45 A. NJ, sun
day, to u class of children in St.
Marks Mission. Bishop Goldman will
deliver the sermon at the service.
Rev. Canon Nicholson, pastor of the
church. is confined to his home with
a severe cold. and will not be able
to conduct any of the services, sun
dnN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The Bible Study class of the Advent
Christian church met at the vestry,
Friday evening, and held an interest
ing and well-attended meeting. The
class is studying as Il text book,
Training of Teachers. manual Of
instruction for those who wish to he
sunday school teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The r. and b. Junior League of the
FIRST t'niVersalist church viii hold a
Cooked Feoe and Candy sale in Society
hall. from , to ! o'clock, Saturday
evening. Coffee and sandwiches will
also be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Division !. A. O. H., will hold a reg
ular meeting, at go p. NJ. Sunday
A full attendance of members is re-
auested. The degree team will hold q
rehearsal and matters of Importance,
including the Nav ball. to be held.
Maya, will be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

A new speed horse arrived in Wa
terville, Friday, Molly Wilkes. 2:22A
who has been sold by William Worth
en- of Fairfield to Mr.. Alexander of
Richmond, and will be trained in Wa
tervilie, this summer. Molly Wilkes
is a gray mare. stands 1913, Is
PAGER. weighs 1880, and is years of
age. Her sire was Bud Wilkes. 2;20A
and her dam had a mark of 2:l6A. She
is now in Pillsbury's stables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
GARDINER.
------------
The 18Th Annual Conven-
lion Of Letter Carriers.
Gardiner Members Entertain
Ed. Miller, Auburn, President.
Royal observation-disclosures and
Speechmaking-.The Guests.

The Maine state Letter Carriers AS
aqciation met here, Friday. For a
Time the weather was threatening, then
for little while il gave a nasty drin-
zle; after that 1t rained--and after
that it kept ON raining. But rains
days aren't needed by Murine letter
carriers. SO they just smiled, and pitied
their poor. thin skinned brethren
lie CLERKS, who met att Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Sheriff T. Herbert White of Penob-
scot county, and Frank Durgin, pro-
prietor of the New Windsor hotel,
Bangor We're in the city, Thursday.
on the way TO Indian Pond, where
they win visit Mr.. Durgins camp for
a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20


The recently newly organized
Steamer Co. of the Hallowell fire de-
partment took advantage of Friday
being Il holiday. when most of the
men were at leasure. TO get out the
engine and have a fire drill TO get ac-
duainted with the engine and have
every man familiariZe himself with
his position when no fire was on. The
play oct was on the vacant lot
south of Wineate's coal sheds. The
new chief of the department. George
W. Densmore was on hand to direct
the men in their movements and he
was as watchful of their acts as
though FIRE was raging. Mr.. Dens-
more is not a novice at the business.
He has been connected with the de-
purtnent for several Years. The new
engineer. Lester Foster is a capable
man He is the engineer at the Hal
lowell granite sheds. Ali the men
showed abtness in the positions they
held Quite number of them are of
tho old company and have had sew
erai years experience They are Il
splendid class of men and the depart
ment viii no doubt maintain its pre-
yious good record. A snap shot of the
Splay-out was taken. II the film de-
velops well it viii be furnished the
journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Friends of Miss Mary Hope Dow
formerly of Winslow, where she was
assistant in the High school for six
years. and is now principal of the
Wytopiteck High school, will be
pleased ia know that she has been APP
pointed superintendent of schools of
WVtopitlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The John B. Hubbard State Relief
Corps will give it's annual supper in
Society 1alIs May Is. This is for the
purpose OF securing funds for Meme
rial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The schools of Benton will open.
Monday Miss Evelyn Brackett of
Clinton will teach in the Brown dis
trict, Miss Helen Cole of Waterville
in the East Benton district. and Miss
Lillian Richardson of North Vassal-
boro in the Eldridge district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

President of the Maine State Letter Car
riers Association.
Gardiner hcys have long, held the
reputation. Of always doing the right
thing and it is well-known that not d
man left the city with any desire to
impair that reputation The keys to
the city wcre .turned over by Mayor
John w. Berry with an address Of
welcome to warm their hearts. and
every building was open To hoy in
gray"
Lunches were served. badges pro-
vided and hotel narlors Deol rooms
and bowling alleys were at the COM
mand OF the guests Of the local or
ganiZation.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
IN THE HOUSE.

Met at noon and adjourned at 1211 P.
NJ. out of respect 10 the memory of the
THAMES dead.
: Interstate commerce committee voted to
recommend Cooke bill to establish parcels
post and postal express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Illinois Solid for the Colonel.

Springfield. HIS, April f9.--Cheerng
every mention of Theodore Roosevelts
name, the Republican state convention
of Illinois. today, elected eight dele
gates-at-l large to the National Con-
Vention~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Notwithstanding the heavy rain
storm the ladies of the Benevolent So
eiety met st the home OF Mrs. NJ. NJ
johnson. Friday afternoon, and trans
acted considerable business. 1t was
the last meeting of the society for the
sea son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Montreal Helps the Sufferers.

Montreal. April 19.-At a meeting of
the members Of the Montreal Stock
Exchange today. it was decided to
ra Use contribution Of 5000 for the I'll
tnc relief fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The funeral of the late Mrs. NJ. c.
Miner will be held, at p. NJ, Sunday.
at the Winter Street Free Baptist
church. Prayers at the house at go
p, NJ. by Rev Chas. G. Mosher Of Au
gustaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Friends OF Elmer W. Quincy of
Brook street are pleased to learn that
he is recovering from an operation
for appendicitis, performed, Thursday
morning. at the Libby hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Il Church Notices.

Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. H.. l..
Nichols pastor: 1890, morning worship
"UnsinkaBle Ships That Sink" LAS, sun
day school; 8 r. NJ. Junior League; T.
evening service with short talk by the
pastor; prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming at $50 o'clock: Friday evening at
90 class meeting.
Old South Congregational: Prof. Frank
Edward Woodruff of Bowdoin College
will preach at 1880 A. NJ. and I 7. NJ. ;
Sunday school. ll.45 A. NJ.
St Matthew s church, Rev. w. r. Liv-
ingston rector ed sunday after EASTER:
Morning worship and sermon at 1880
o'clock Sunday school at I.45 A. NJ.
First Universalist church, Rev. J.-W.
Steele pastor: Preaching at 1880 A. M;
subject: "ln Perils of Waters" Sunday
school at l1.45 A. NJ
First Baptist church: Preaching at
1880 and n by the pastor, Rev. J: r,
Cochrane morning topic: Gods Wit
nesses'' Sunday school at 1l45: midweek
meeting Wednesday evening atFI.3o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
Day in Congress.
JN@THE SENATE.

General agreement to vote ON Diling-
ham immigration bin before adjourn
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Speakers at the Chess Club BAN
quet. to be held, Monday night. at The
Eimwood. will include Hon. w. T..
Haines. Fred w. Clair, Harold Leon
Peppers and other prominent Water
vile citizens. The attendance. even
with the tickets at $3.50 each. is sure
to be large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Don't forget the rehearsal of the First
| Baptist church chorus choir to be held,
| at 80 o'clock Saturday evening, in the
| church yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Mayor William Il. Pattangall and
Hon. William T. Haines of this city
VII be among the speakers at the Uni
yersity of Maine Commencement din
ner, to be held in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Patriots day passed off very quiet-
Is, Friday, all the places of business
being closed and the heavy rain fall
ing all day gave the streets "A desert-
ed appearance, making it appear
more like Sunday than a holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

Baseball game, at 40 p. M, Satur-
day, r. p Hazard VS.. II. q w. Paper
makers. at Quimby field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20
HALLOWELL.
Patriots Day in City Pass
es Very Quietly.
Lone Stars Trim Fourth Grade
Al Baseball, 1910.
The News in General About Town..
Personals..Church Notices.

The old South choir will meet in
the vestry, at : o'clock, Saturday eve
ping. for REHEARSAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-20

The funeral services of Henry r.
Butterfield. whose death occurred,
Tuesday, Mt his home on College ave-
nge. at the age of II years, will he
held ut the residence. at p. M,
Saturday. and will be private.