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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
BRAIDED CREPE PAPER MATS.

Very attractive mats for the table
which would be very serviceable for
summer use. can be made OF braided
crepe paper. These mats are used for
hct dishes as we'll as teapots. FOR the
braided paper serves as a pad and pro-
tects the table from the heat colors
matching the china. combined with
white are very effective and can be
made in oval, square, oblong and rounef
shapes.
The mats of paper are not only nice
tor the dining room but can be made
large enough for library and living
room use and they are particularly APP
propriate for the summer cottage. says
the New CLEANS Picayune
To make the mats. cut the paper.
crossWise in three fourth inch strips
and braid. When joining the ends
lay one over the other for an inch or
81 and when it has been braided. clip
off the ends close to the strand.
After the braid is made, start in the
center and lay the braid around and
around with the edge just under the
edge OF the one above it. Sew with very
fine stitches. short on top and long
underneath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
Funeral of Late Parker Brown.

The funeral of Parker, the eight
year-uld son OF Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Brown Of Erie. Pa, who died in hos
pital in that city. last Thursday took
place. Sunday afternoon, from the resi-
dence of p. W. Hanford.-ls Oak street,
with Rev.HH G. Turner. pastor 81 the
Pleasant Street Methodist Episcopal
church officiating. The remains
reached Watefville. Saturday evening.
coming direct from Erie. The boy S
death vas due to an unusually. severe
case of measles Besides the parents
an infant sister. Ruth came here with
the remains Both Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
are natives Of this city. Thomas kel-
ieher. John Bartlett. Basil Larkin and
Francis Cayanette acted as pail bear
ers Interment WAS in Pine Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
T re-
FAIRFIELD /.

Mrs. John Pierce is passing a few
days in Portland With friends and
relatives. seeasse s-ss.
Mrs Elizabeth Horne is the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bick
ford, in Oakland.
Miss Minnie Gibbs has recently been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Rucl LIANT
at Belgrade. a1
Miss Vera Beane of Rcadfield. whe
has recently been the guest of Miss
Winnifred Atwood has returned t
her home.
Julian Estes has returned To his
home in Etna. after few days visa
in town with his mother Mrs. w. Hill
ton.
Miss Florence Martin, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Harriet Mctadden,
for week, has returned to her horne
in Guilford.
Miss Esther Drew, the teacher Of the
school at North Fairfield. passed sun
day at herehonie III town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Savage have
recently moved from Lower Main
street to the Albert Hatch house, 81 l.
Yer street a.=5 f=,
clyde Gibbs, formerly metorman on
the Benton 4 Fairfield Railway, has
entered the employ Of the Nj. {. X. X
ca, shops 1T sV;itervile.
The Conference committee of the
Relief Corps and of f. =. Pratt Pos.
will meet, at { II. NJ, Wednesday. Il
| G. \. Il. hall. to make arrangements
for Memorial day.
Letters are advertised ut the Fair
| field post office for: James Regan.
Thomas Eager: +. d. Longley; VII
| liam Romeo; George III. Leavey, care
of John Cuffer.
| Mr.. Whitehouse of Portland tooh
his little daughter. who has heen stay
ing with W w. Henderson, High
street home with him, after Il visit
last week.
| Edward ToZier has moved his house
hold goods to Albion, where he has
purchased a farm.
Laforcst Allen, known as 'Baggy'
in baseball circles, has been securet
to coach Lawrence High in place a
Eli Gregory. who has resigned.
Miss Mildred Chute passed Sunday
al her home i'll Skowhegan.
/ Mrs. Belle Edwards of Portland J:
the guest of Miss Lou Edwards, West
fern avenue.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horne is passing
few days AT the home of her daugh
ter. Mrs. Charles Biekford of Oakland
| Frank King of Shawmut has rest,n
ed his studies at Lawrence High, afte
a several weeks absence.
A petition is being circulated amon
the business men Of this town for
waiting room in the Cotton store, f.
the benefit of the patrons of the tire
4 electric roads terminating here.
Word has been received here tina
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Curtis have LET
India for their home in this town. Re-
. and Mrs. Curtis have been in 1not
for the past seven years, in the inter
ests of the Baptist Foreign Missionar
Society. On their arrival here, the
, will give a series of lectures and talk
on their experiences and observation
in India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
The 5Oth Anniversary, June /,
OF Unitarian Church Foundation.

Sunday. dune /, 1919. will mark the
50th anniversary of the founding of
the Unitarian church in this city, and
in eommemoration Of the great event
an executive committee consisting of
Rev. sydney s. Booth. pastor, r. Nj.
Gilmore, Mrs. Fox. Ralph J. Patterson,
Norbert Krutsky and Ted Branch, as
sisted by several others. have planned
a Golden jubilee that will extend over
il period Of one week and be an epoch
marking one in the history of the
church, which, by the way, has been
one that any church may well be
proud. Its pastors down through the
last half century have been active.
conservative men who have taken inn
portant parts i'll the doings in the
community. There is not one retrogres-
sive sep To mar the story of the
chnrch's birth and growth. and 81 cv-
cry member of the parish is eagerly
looking forward to the days from June
to S. when the 5Gth birthday will be
celebrated by a week of glorious fes-
tivities. Following is the interesting
program OF events with a complete list
OF The various committees:
Sunday, June l-Service in morn
Ing, sermon by Rev. John A. Bellows,
minister OF the church rs to 'S5. Yes
pers. sermon by Rev. A. G.. Pettengill.
Monday--Reception in Ware parlors,
2 to S p NJ, by Rev. and Mrs. sydney
S. Booth Dramatic entertainment in
Armory, three 1-act plays. including
"A Frat Initiation THE Misunder-
stood Letter" and "A Million In It."
.The Misunderstood Letter was writ
I ten by Mr. Booth, and the principal
robes will be portrayed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Booth.
Tuesday-Open house in Ware par
lors by the ladies fo the church. Eng
fish Tea house, with musical program.
Two performances of the l-act play by
Mr.. Booth.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day. Baseball
match in the afternoon, Veterans VS..
Youngsters. Banquet for men followed
by concert.
Observation-Disclosures day. supper for
| Riddles followed by entertainment.
J dances and Punch and Judy show.
Friday-Parish day. Garden party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin f.
Bartlett. Parish supper. free to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
= =
vvINSLOW.

The Winslow High school nine was
defeated. Saturday, Ia g. by the Gin
ton White Sox. For six innings VIII
!iams.i the Wmslows High pitcher, did
not allow hit. and then he weakened
caused by an operation some time ago
He will be out of the game for some
time. Roy finished the game.
a pleasant surprise WAS rendered MIR
and Mis-. Roy Delano of Benton ave
nue.. Friday evening, the occasion be.
ing the third anniversary of their mar
rage. The members of the class OF 90
NaterVille High school. and othel
frienas called upon them unexpected
ly. Refreshments We're served. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Deiano received many usefu
presents.
Harry Marecux of Bay street il
building q nice piazza on the front o
his house. which adds greatly To it
appearance.
Charles Novel;, who for a number o
years has been a resident of this place
will move To Wateryille, much to tn
regret of his many friends.
Nathaniel Jaquith of Clinton passet
his S0th birthday. Friday, with his
daughter, Mrs. T. f Weeks of Clintaf
avenue.
4 reunion Of graduates of Farming
ton Normal school was held, Friday
May 2. at the Taconnet clubhouse
Toasts were given after three-eourst
Strawberry dinner and selections were
played on the pianola for an informe
dance Members of the classes of 1894
1907, 1905 1911 and 1912 We're present
The committee in charge was Glare
f. Webster and Esther Trippe. Gr1ef
Drgmmond was toastmistress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
anr2aSfs
Where the family name hapnens ;,

Where the family name happens 70
De Enthusiastically French, Ger
man or English she frequently finds
IN the literature of these countries
hints for appropriate names. Some
of her most successful names have
been cnlled from Scott. while Ire
lands songs have furnished her with
others.
In naming seaside cottages and
mountain bungalows the main point,
according to her. is that the names
should reflect strongly their surround
ings, be unique, informal and also
homelilse. Names for places like
these are often composed of two or
three words strung together, yet to
hit on combinations that will be ex.
pressiye and explorations that will
not be silly or trite or likely to pail.
requires almost as much thought as
the coming of a, more stately and for
NAL title.-The Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
Thona as Provost.

The death of Thomas Provost, aged
&c. ocenrred II his home. No. ; .Seasey
street, Sunday morning, after an i'll
ness of one year. with Brights disease.
.rhe funeral will take place, at A. NJ.
Wednesday. from the Church of the
Sacred Heart. 4 widow. five sons and
two daughters survive The sons are:
Joseph Of Winthrop, Alfred and Cliff
ford of this city and Charles and Hen
,y, who are now in Canada. The
daughters are: Mrs. Frank Gilbert of
WaterviHe and Mary. who now resides
in .C'nnaha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
OAKLAND.
HJ g. -
Mrs, Elsie Ann SouIe Cele-
brates Her 83ld Birthday.
High School Actors Present Red
Acre Farm" in Pleasing Way,
WilliamlB Blake Mas Severe Accident
food WiIIsli, Oakland I.

Tie High school play. "Ited Acre
Farm" given at Memorial hall. Fri
day evening. was d complete success.
All took their parts remarkably well,
some even saying that it was the best
high school play ever given here.
From a financial standpoint ii was al
so q success. over s10a being taken at
the door. \ mandolin solo by Clair
Sawtelle with piano accompaniment
by Bessie Ormiston, vocal solo b.
Grace Brown and a reading BY CLAN
Sawtelle were given between the acts
Maultens Orchestra furnished music
Mrs. Elsie Ann Soule celebrated her
SD birthday, Friday, many of the
nefghbors and friends extending their
CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes per-
sonally and leaving with her some tok-
en- as memento of the occasion
About 80 others remembered her with
post cards Mrs. Soule is able to read
and write without glasses, to cook for
a family of seven and to take care OF
the milk and butter from one COW. She
was prevented from celebrating her
5oth wedding anniversary in March by
sickness Three of her four children
/ are living. Ralph f. Souie, Mrs. Der,
Holmes and Mrs. Daniel Coughlin.
She also has five grand children and
one brother Cyrus Allen of Dover.
William Blake had a bad bicycle ae-
cident. Friday, when the forks of the
front wheel broke rs he was going
down the hill on Church street near the
old Folsom store. He was thrown on
his face which was badly scratched,
and on his right hand, the flesh Of
which was taken off nearly To the bone
in places. He was able, however, to
walk To the doctors office where his
wounds were dressed.
Grade VII won from Grades VIII
and IN at baseball. Saturday morning,
the score being 10 to !. The battery
/ for Grade VII was Tilton and Hail and
for VII and TX King and Coushlin.
The young people of the Free Baptist
church will give Sweeping Cap social,
Tuesday evening, at the Post reoms
The ladies are requested to wear caps.
Airs. Minnie Livingstone and sister
Mrs. Myrtle Dodge Were in Emhden
over sunday.
Mrs. James Garnett and sister. MISS
Lulu Weare, will leave, Monday, for
East Rochester, n. H.. for visit III
the home of their mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
Oakland II; Good viii z.

The baseball game between Oakland
High and Good Will. saturday. on
Dunn field, was 4 victory for Good
VIII by n score of IL 10 /. Shaw oil
Good Will was driven from the box III
the first inning after runs had been
scored off his delivery and he was re-
placed by IL. Wyan who held Oakland
to runs. and striking out men. Spillel
pitched a good game. striking out
men, allowing only 5 hits and givlns
8 bases on balls. Oakland had one bad
inning. the third, Good VIII making
G runs on combination of hits. bases
on balls and costly errors. The sum
mary Of the score follows;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
Teachers of Watervilie Visit
The Schools at Good Will Farm

II response TO an invitation extended
by Principal Harris, Is OF the public
school teachers of Waterville, accom-
panied by Principal Haskell, Supt. Per
kins, and Prof T. b. Ashcraft of Coll
by, visited Good Will farms schools,
Saturday morning and afternoon. The
visiting teachers we're met at the Good
VIII station by a reception committee
of the Good Will faculty and then
went to the chapel, where Rev. G.. W..
H.nckley, supervisor of the schools,
made an address of welcome To this
Snpt. Perkins made a brief response.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Prof. Santee OF the Good Will faeul-
ty also made an address, as we'll as
Prof. Ashcraft A special recitation
was conducted in one of the classrooms
for the Benefit of the visitors. The par-
~ then had its picture taken, after
which everyone went to the dormtory.
where bountiful dinner was rendered
to the visiting teachers. An inspection
OF the buildings and grounds followed
and the party returned to Waterville
on The afternoon train, loud in its
praise of the hospitality and excellence
of Coed VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
SUM MER NAPKINS.

Good table napkins for summer use
suitable for the lunch basket or for the
cottage may be made of white cotton
crepe costing II cents a yard. They
should be cut is inches square and
SIMPLY fringed on the edge about u
third of an inch. They do not require
oVercasting, as the crinkled thread
prevents ravelingi according to the
Ladies' Home Journal They need only
be washed and shaken out to dry. IL
folded while slightly damp. and placed
under a weight. they will be improv-
cd IN pearance.-Christian Science
Monitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Walter l.. Young of this city will
leave, Monday, for San Francisco, as
one OF the $50 delegates from all parts
of the country, to the convention of
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Mr.. Young will represent the Portland
Division effithe Maine Central. He is
a member of Kennebec Lodge, No. 3i3,
of this city. The convention will open,
May 10, and continue Il days, and dur
ing that time it is expected that over
1000 tranmon will visit the great city
of the Golden Gate,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
Waterville Carpenters Decide
To Accept 81 Per Diem Day.

struck. Charles N. Perkins, superin-
tendept of public schools, acted as
chairman of the board Time and half
time will be paid for ver-time work
and double time for Sundays, Memorial
day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving day
and Christmas.
This contract will hold good until
either party gives a six-months notice
of desire to have it changed All
matters of disagreement will be left
with an arbitrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Miss Ada Walter of Brickervil,e.
Pa, has towel 104 years old II has
the date 1909 sewed ON the border. Ii
is IA homemade linen towel. 1t was
woven by her great grandmather
hartman. 1t is decorated with solid
embroidered stars, plants. birds AMI
horses. 1t is in an excellent state cf
preservation. = Is NH@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

The Coburn Classical Institute base
bah nine did not go to Pennington.
Saturday, to play the Abbot school
nine as originally scheduled. The up
State boys did not feel they could pay
the guarantee the local lads needed, so
the game was called off. Cohurn will.
If weather permits, get in busy week,
during the next few days in prepare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Mrs NJ r. Bartlett Mrs. +. A. Love-
joy, Mrs. f. c. Crosby and Miss
Bertha Smiley will be the patronnesses
at 4 private dancing party given by
the Sorosis of the Unitarian church,
Tuesday evening, from till II o'clock.
in Assembly hall Cmkey block. Mu-
sic will be. furnished by the Greeley
Pratt Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Collections will be taken up in all
Catholic churches in this diocese, next
Sunday, at the request of Bishop
Walsh, to raise funds to help maintain
the various Catholic charitable institu-
lions throughout the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
NEWS

The V. A. A.. Jr, defeated the o. G..
S. to the tune of Is to IL in fast
ard snappy game played, saturday,
in Vassalboro The batteries were:
Deyer and Cooper; and Milton, Allen
and Sherwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

The arbitration board appointed by
the carpenters and the Builders En-
change met, Friday evening, and de-
cided that the minimum wage for
carpenters, excepting apprentices and
those partly disabled by infirmites will
be SO per day.
This is the same amount the build
ers offered to the carpenters, a few
weeks ago, but the latter held out,
il is said. with the hope of obtaining
the additional 20 cents for Which they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received to fur
nish coal for the season of 1854 to the
Wei. Right reserved to reject any or all
bids. Bids will not be received after
May 10, 1873 Also proposals for painting
ADMINISTRATION building two coats and
tages.
C. w. WHITE. Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Tine regular monthly business meet
ing of the Waterville Woman's Assoc
citation will be held, at 3 +. NJ. Mon
day, at the association rooms, SO Main
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Mir. and Mrs. Q. J. Sawelle of Thorn
Gike We're Sunday visitors in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

S. w. shipper of Damariscotta passed
the V eek-ond III Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

ton fer the Colby Juniet League
games which are to he played On
Alum nj field Friday and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Mrs. r. IL. Parkman will leave.
Monday, on an early train for a brief
stay in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Two-base hit--Bridges. Struck out-By
Shaw !. by Wyman 8. by Spiller 8; Base
on balls-Off Shaw in | inning off Wy
man | In s innings. off Spiller s. Umpire,
johnson. Time. LAO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

members OF the church. Followed by
annual meeting with address by Nor
man Bassett. 5p@ ~ i'+
Saturday for everybody in
the afternoon Opera house in the eve
ming. &
Sunday. June S-Services in the
morning with sermon by Rev. J. l..
Seward. Nespers, sermon and benedie-
ton in afternoon, by Rev. sydney s.
Booth
Committees; Dramatic, r. NJ. Gill
more. Frank Redington. Dan s. Rer-
ry and Rev. sydney S. Booth
Ladies' dav-Mesdames Fox, Retiing-
ton. Clulcy. Flood and Miss Mary Can
mon
Baseball match--Ralph ]. Patterson.
Snpner--Norbert krutsl<y.
Entertainment-Ted Branch.
Caildren's day supper-Mrs. Bart
lott; entertainment, Mrs Booth.
Parish Gay supper. All tine ladies,
with men assisting. Picnic, everybody
observation-disclosures Rev. Sydney $.
Booth, and all chairmen of committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Father Kealcy left, Sunday. for :
shcrt business trip to Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-05

Carl Cook left, Saturday. for a few
days fishing trip along the Penobscot
The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-05

No discounts allowed less than three months contract
pany parties Further partcu
The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-05
SPRING..
Spring, Spring, welcome Spring;
How the birds do gaily sing.
Man and beast and creeping thing
Mnnr nraica Craatinn'S King, ,,


mod
night
sometimes
n he
hold Both
exhibit awakening much in
had
the clear udcious mind
with the vcsstudes of life Nature
baskng sunshine
which evtali
will
wish Colorado
The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-05
What Kind ofWomen
Do Women Admire?
By MAY ALDEN WARD

the women of our own dy who have received
in fullest the love loyalty anayze
degree their winning holding help
answer the question have us.
The that first the mind this connection is that
of who for queen the Amer
can women-Mrs Julia Ward Howe Why that when she enters
room other instantly recognition of her
matters whether is little group paor audience of
No signal word spoken instructive pontane
that she receives this homage 1t is because she stirred the heart
Battle Hymn" It is not for what she has
that Mrs Howe beloved what she 1t for her
% for the courage which enables her espuse many an unpo
ur the enthusiasm which every
have caused her herself avshy drections the
N the nobility which and felt
word she utters These power
Another that cherished the hearts of American
that of Alice Freeman Palmer quckend
strengthened the wonderful of her life and personality Which
her husband has given Why that when died thousands
mourned the loss of personal friend? What that
made factor the lives others Why influence
so great even with those who knew her but slightly?
We find her the qualities Mrs Howe Courage she had
of the highest kind The which enabled the
accept presidency Wellesley college carry theories
of education made strong for all the responsibilities that her
She had enthusiasm without which little accomplished Hers
the hopeful contagious enthusiasm which inctes others
She had degree hfah the power that the world
faith the world itself She had faith womanhod that faith
only believed general but
individual There seemed to be in her nature for
picon disrust
Palmer had other trait
both simplicity, frank
may almost call it everydyness has helped make
They burdned with their greatness We
pedesta worsped
saints have loved them human beings We could feel that
they the clay that that they lived the
and that therefore, other may follow in their
path, though they may not reach the same heights
have been loved and honored by
described May conclude then that
the ideals that appeal that the qualities find
their characters those that recognize and admire? Among these
tss ts,1 s.s5',' ;yHP,'A'. sincerity simplicity 7 4e~@~~
The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-05
Walking Has Become
Newest Kind Of Sport
BY JOSEPH LEVIN, St. Louis, Mo.

People will "Wakng art? Why anyone walk There is
nothing they and try they find
out their
Distance time walking the hardest and most strenuous of labor II
wekep body with good lasting qualities In the first place
excellent condition He must take sufficient exercise to
keep the stiff This road work least
a week.
a should this and
change from time good pedestrians stride
To make good time must make about four miles hour and be
able walk day. miles This considered to
good days walk for amateur pedestrians.
Walking like all other stick it in order to make
progress
Fifty years fathers thought nothing walking thirty forty
miles spend day with friend But times have
conditions thought walking
and find ourselves riding from place place The modern gets
but little exercise.
wish live clean life free from temptations and bad habits,
walk all will find that will improve
health and give you ambition