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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26

The music was a marked feature OF
the day and contributed in no small
degree to its success. In addition te
the excellent work of the chorus solos
were furnished during the day by the
following artists: Madam Tarbelle
Panosian a voiced Armenian
lady; Mrs. l.. f. Britton. contralto
soloist from Boston; John Hermon
Lander of Dorchester Mass. Har-
old b. Arey of Litchfield. Me-; and the
musical conductor, Dr. James f. Nor
ton of Richmond. The instrumental
music was ably furnished by Miss IneZ
Varnum of Westbrook, Ralph Andem
of Roxbury, Mass, and Mrs. Norton
of Richmond, who has SO acceptably
presided at the piano during the 10
days of the encampment.
The closing service of the evening
was made interesting by brief reviews
of the work done in the various de-
partments. The meeting as whole
has been interesting and profitable.
The Gospel has been preached. Cues
tions of Importance to individuals and
communities have been considered in
helpful way. Good has been done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
HER 1o2d BIRTHDAY.
Mrs. Eliza G. Ward of Troy Observes
That Event, on Sunday.

Troy. Me-, Aug. 25.-Mrs. Eliza G.
Ward of this town, Names Oldest wo-
man. Sunday. quietly passed her 102nd
birthday anniversary. Although feeble,
she received a few callers and ac-
knowledged a number of gifts. Eliza
tGiles) Ward was born. Aug. "a. 1911.
at Unity, the daughter of stephen and
Mary 6Scrihner) Giles. Her father came
from Patten, Me. She married in
Marcn. 1881, Richard II. Ward OF
Thorndike. ard they began housekeep-
ing in big cabin built by her hns-
band in that part of Troy known as
Ward hill. They had IA children. oi
whom eight are living, Charles Ward
of Newport. Mrs. Deborah Estes OF
Troy, George Ward of Troy, Mrs. Ros-
eta Morse of Plymouth, Richard
Ward, Miss Eliza Ward and Thomas
Ward of Troy and Mrs. Nancy Getch-
ell of Newport. Numerous grandchil-
dren. great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren are living. the
whole number of descendants, living
and dead, being nearly 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
FREEDOM.

SOUTH-Miss Emmie NJ. Bradstreet
is home from Boston on a visit.
Mrs. Katie s. Bragg and children
are visiting her mother, Mrs Frank
Fuller.
Henry Soule and family have moved
on the Eliza Penney farm.
Fred Mayo of Winthrop. Mass, is
passing his vacation at d. w. Turn
er's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence A. Clark of
Fitzburg, Mass, returned to their
home Saturday. after passing their
vacation with Mr.. and Mrs. d. II,
Clark.
Ralph Young took a load of young
people. Sunday, to Washington camp
meeting.
w F. Fuller was business caller
in Waterville, Monday.
j. F. Sanford passed away, Satur-
day morning, at his home in this
place He has been feeble for some
time but was only i'll in bed few
days. He was over so years old. He
leaves widow and host of friends
TO mourn his loss. The funeral ser
vices will be held at the NJ F. church
North Palermo, at II A. NJ. Tuesday
Rev. John Carson officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26

Fire broke, at AS A. NJ, Monday, in
the mill boarding house of the Sargent
Lumber Co, at South Brewer, doing
damage to the extent of between $40,
and $500, which IS covered by insur-
ance. Both buildings and furnishings
are owned by d. A. Sargent and is oe-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Soucie,
who run the establishment. Mr.. Sou
Gle had arisen and started the fire. He
had returned, to his hOom to call his
wife when, in brief space of time, II
was found that the house was afire.
The burning building was surrounded
by approximately $4,000 worth of some
of the finest lumber on the market and
no chances were being taken so four
blasts summoned the steamer to be
HANDY in case of need. But when II
arrived the fire was practically under
control. Mr.. and Mrs. Soucie lost the
most Of their personal effects and Sc
did many Of the boarders. But little
lof the house furnishings were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
The Close of KennebeC Valley
Campmeeting at Richmond.

Richmond Campground, Me-, Aug.
% SpeciaD. Sunday the closing
DAY was ideal in weather conditions.
The people came in large numbers
from surrounding towns, a quiet, or
derby crowd 1t seemed a bit like the
old days. The first service was held
at 10 O'Clock. Rev. II. &. Turner OF
Waterville preached a most excellent
sermon on THE Christian Servant"
" hich reached the hearts of the peo-
pie. Dir. Rast followed with an earn
est exhortation An interesting fea-
ture was the reading of the Scrip
ture lesson in Danish by DR. Bast. Al
o'clock the childrens' meeting was
held in Recreation hall and mid day
service in the tabernacle was address
ed by DR.. Bast The afternoon crowd
came until the tabernacle was we'll
filled. Rev. H. S. Dow of Gardiner
carried the people with him, as with
marked earnestness he pressed home
the truth. An able sermon. Several
indicated their purpose to follow
Christ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
"Men Higher Up
Bet on the Horses.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Evidenee has
been found that betting on horse races,
according to the police has not been
confined to the clerks in the govern
ment departments but that certain
high officials also We're patrons of the
bookmakers, six of whom recently
were arrested in the navy yard. The
Investigators declare the men higher
up made their wagers through sub
ordinates and as result their appre-
hension will be difficult.
The inquiry into the handbook bet
ting industry in the departments, the
police say has led them to the dis
covery that it was conducted by d
ring" of gamblers with resources OF
upwards of half million dollars. Fol
years, it is said, this ring divided
large profits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Two WOMEN e
SAVED FROM
OPERATIONS
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Vee-
etable Compound Their
Own Stories Here Told.

Beatrice, Neb. Just after nv mar
riage my left side began to pain me ard
the pain got SO severe at times that
suffered terribly with it. Visited three
doctors and each one wanted to operate
on me but would not consent to an op-
Grafton. ! heard of the good Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was
doing for others and ~ several bot
ties OF it with the result that haven t
been bothered with my side since then.
am in good health and have two little
girls. Mrs. R.B. CHILD, Beatrice, Neb.
The Other Case.
Cary, Maine. Il feel it duty owe
to all suffering women to tell what Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did
Tor me. One year ago found myself
terrible sufferer. had pains in both
sides and such soreness could scarcely
straighten up at times. My back ached,
! had no appetite and was so nervous |
could not sleep, then would be so tired
mornings that l could scarcely get
around. 1t seemed almost impossibl,
to move or do bit of work and |
thought | never would be any better
until | submitted to an operation, but
my husband thought had better write
to you and | did so, stating my symp-
toms. | commenced taking Lydia E.
pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
soon felt like new woman. had no
pains, slept well, had good appetite and
could do almost all my own work for
family of four. l shall always feel that
! owe my good health to your Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. HAYWARD Sewers,
Garv M-;--~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26

Wilbur Martin of Springfield, Mass,
who was one of a fishing party that
was in the vicinity of Horseshoe Pond,
near Spencer, last week, claims to
have seen half-naked man in the
forest whom he believes to be Joseph
Knowles, the man of the woods.
Knowles is a Boston artist, who en-
tered, naked and without implement
of any kind, into the great forest, three
weeks ago. in an attempt TO demon
strate that civilized man can exist in
the wilderness under the same eondi-
tons as confronted the prmeval man,
and whose adventures have aroused
great interest throughout the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Fellows Family Reunion.

The second annual reunion of the
Fellows Family Association was held al
the pleasant home of Wallace NJ. Eel.
lows, Pennington. Maine.
After the bountiful dinner and socia
hour, came the business part of tbs
meeting. then the following program was
enjoyed:
Piano duet. Mrs. Alma Fellows and Gen.
eva Keith
Instrumental music. Miss Vera Fellows
Remarks by Mrs Answell Fellows, who
also read interesting letters from
Mrs. Annie Akers Brookine, Mass.
and Mr.. o. +. Fellows, sHowhegan
Maine.
Instrumental music piano, Mrs. Alma
Solo. Mrs. Blanche Cook
Fellows Genealogy, Mrs. Answell Fellows
Recitation Mrs. Eloise Locke
We We're then taken to Clearwater
Lake in auto and team, and enjoyed d
delightful motor boat trip around the
lake After the return ride to the house
ice cream and cake were served and all
voted a grand good time and rising
vote of thanks extended to Wallace Eel
lows and family, for the cordial welcome
and excellent entertainment.
The next reunion will be held at the
home of Lester Fellows. Fayette, Maine
the third Thursday of August. 1914, and
1t is earnestly requested and hoped that
all connections of the Fellows family
will please send in names and addresses
to the secretary, Mrs. Eloise Locke, in
order that they may be placed on the
record and a larger attendance at our
next reunion.
MRS. ELOISE LOCKE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Burglar Posed as
Wealthy Society Man.

Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. 25-Harry
H. Simonin, arrested yesterday, here,
charged with stealing several thou
sand dollars worth of jewelry in Phil
adelphia and who, the police say, pos :
ed as society man with aequaln-
tanees at Narragansett Pier and New
port. is being held for extradition to
PENNSYLVANIA. Meanwhile an inquiry
will be made into his recent move
ments to see if he had any connection
with big Jewel robberies in New Eng
land and other places.
Smonin is accused of robbing the
home of William Oliver of Philadel-
pha, who had befriended him after he
had run through an inherited fortune
Of $4,000.
The accused man says that he
comes from a titled family and that
he lost a baronetcy through coming
to this country against the wishes of
his mother. He has reputation as a
large and reckless spender.
Simonin dropped out of sight for
year and about three weeks ago turn
ed up in this city apparently out OF
funds. Oliver met him on the street
and offered him the protection of his
home A few days ago Sfmonn dis,
appeared and at the same time jew
elry valued at about $4,000 was missed
from the oliver home. Simonin VA
found on the beach in Atlantic city il
bathing suit. He took his arres
cody and invited to luncheon the de
tective who made the arrest. When hi
clothes were searched the deteetiv
found fifteen pawn tickets for amount
ranging from $3.50 to $50 and s1.l5 i
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
STATE HOUSE.
lnKTHHmI- -S
No Investigation Of Mrs,
Hunt sMeih0ds Needed.
llnN RnEDSA
Rainfall Of Saturday Brings Re.
ports Of Good 10 Depis.
IuKIRKuLux
fresh Waller scuIpin ksme..of Queer
fish..caught In cobbo ssee.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Thursday, Sept. IS, 1918, 10
M

At the July meeting of the Governor
md Council a petition was presented
'euuesting that the methods of Mrs
tda f. Hunt, State agent for the pre-
ention of cruelty to children, be in
fuired into and report made to the
Governor and Council. The matter was
'eferred to committee. The petition
vas signed by residents of Halloweli
;ardiner and Augusta.
The trouble arose from the fact that
IRIS. Hunt placed child of a deaf and
umb woman, in a good home N Cana
a, the child having been placed in her
ustody by the court. The matter was
rought to the attention of some people
i Gardiner who, thinking the child
houid not have been taken away from
mother. questioned the methods OF
irs. Hunt.
The child Travelled with its mother
rom place to place and acted as in
arpreter, working when the mother
iorked in the mills, and part Of the
me they lived on the towns. The mat
or was brought to the attention OF
omeone interested in such cases, and
6 the little girl was naturally bright
was thought she deserved a better
6ueation.
With this end in view, the child was
laced in Mrs. Hunts custody by the
curt and given a good home.
With these findings on the matter the
ommittee reported to the Governor
nd Council. Friday. that they bad full
: investigated the matter referred to
aem ami that unless some specific
harges be preferred which would ne
estate public. hearing. no further
lvestigatien is necessary.
3. F. Colcord, G. w. Coffin and Ed
ard w. Wheeler the committee, rec
mmended that the report he placed,
18th the petition. on file.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Jones Robinson.

The Roekland Courier-Gazette pub
fishes the following in its st. George
news:
The home of Mrs. Lillias Robinson was
the scene of a pretty home wedding last
Tuesday evening. Aug. ~. when her
youngest daughter. Helen NJ. was mar
ried to Burr F Jones. The ceremony
was performed at o'clock by Rev j.
Frank Jones. father of the groom, as
sisted by Rev C. ID. Hazleton, brother
in-law of the bride. The single ring ser
vice was used.
The couple were attended by Master
Philip Hazelton as ring hearer and little
Miss Helen Robinson of Hurricane
Island as flower girl. The bride was
gowned in white silk crepe with trimming
of fringe and carried bouquet OF white
sweet peas, The groom wore full eve
ming dress. The parlor was decorated in
pink and green and the dining room In
yellow and green. Dainty refreshments
were served after the ceremony.
The couple left by automobile for Rock
land, where they took the boat for Bar
Harbor.
Mrs Jones is one of our finest young
ladies' SHe a VI
ton Normal School and has been a stu
dent at simmons College. She has been a
successful teacher, having taught In ST.
George, Camden and Thomaston. where
she held the position of principal of the
grammar school.
Mr. Jones is a graduate OF Colby and
Harvard Colleges. After a short we'd
ding trip the couple will go to South
Paris to reside. whers Mr.. Jones holds
the positions of superintendent OF
schools.
They have the best wishes of a host OF
friends who wish them successful life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
-
PITTSTON.

EAST.--The town was greatly
shocked on Saturday evening when it
was learned that Henry 5. Marson, a
life long resident of this place, had
] fallen from his wagon when within a
half mile of his home, and when found
a few moments later life was extinct.
A physician was at once called and
he pronounced it heart failure. Just
! "A few moments before death. Mr.. Mar
son was talking with friends and APP
peared as well as usual. He is sc
years old and is survived by two
ford, Mass, Alpheus NJ. of Almeda
Cal, and one niece, Miss May l.. Mar
son, also of Almeda, Cal. Funeral ser
| vices will be held from the late home
Tuesday at p. M.
| William Burns of Prince Edward Is
land is visiting his daughter. Mrs. f
f.. Scott.
: Frank Taylor of Waterville passed
the week end with A. f. Reed and
family, returning to his home, Sun
day afternoon, accompanied by his
family which have been here the past
two weeks.
! Henry r. Marson of Medford, Mass
/ was in town, Sunday called by the
sudden death of his uncle
! Hilda Brown of Augusta. who has
been passing her vacation with Mar
guerite Scott, returned to her home,
saturday, accompanied by her hostess,
who will remain a few days in Au-
gusta.
| DR.. J. f Odiorne of Whtefeld was
a caller in town, Sunday.
! John A. Hanley of Dorchester, Mass.
is passing weeks vacation as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Russell,
/ Mrs. Clara Ranks of Lewiston is
visiting at Daniel Moore's.
/ Mrs Harrison Stewart is quite i'll at
! her home here.
| Mrs Willis Peaslee, who is boarding
at Mrs Lydia Moores recently, took
a carriage drive with Mrs. f. w. Man
sir, the first time she has. ridden in
a carriage for seven years.
+, A new bridge is being built at the
village and while the work is being
done, all automobiles have to go a
| long distance out of their way to get
around il, which makes a great in
convenience. 1t is hoped that work
| will go on rapidly and the bridge will
soon be passable again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
L., A. & w. PURCHASER.
Buys Street Railway and Light, Heat
And Power Company.

All the physical properties and
franchises of the Brunswick and Var
mouth Street Railway and the Free
port Electric Light, Heat and Power
Co. have been sold to the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway,
which has controlled the two com
panies through ownership of their
stock for over year. The technical
sale will not mean any change in plans
or arrangements, but merely change
from control to ownership of the prop
critics.
The stockholders of the purchasing
company decided to sell the properties
of the other two companies to the L.,
A. & w. Street Railway, at the annual
meeting, this month, and the papers
making the transfer were drawn up
and signed, on Aug. 10, and recorded
in the Cumberland county registry OF
deeds, SATURDAY, Aug. %. They are
signed by Harry Il. Ivers of Portland
as treasurer of the two companies
making the sale. and by John r. Ora
ham as president of the Lewiston, Au-
susta & Waterville Street Railway.
The transfer includes all the prop
erty of the two companies, real ant
personal, in Brunswick. Freeport anC
Yarmouth, including all their rights
privileges. franchises. poles. lines
wires, transmission. lines, power
plants, etc, as well as all assets, leases
licenes, assets and bills receivable. The
purchasing company agrees also t
assure all debts of the other two com
panies II is understood that this sale
may mean the dissolution of the two
selling ompanies.-Portland Express
advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26

The Belfast team has received a
challenge from Liyermore Falls to
| play series of five games, for the
championship of mi-professiona
teams OF Central and Eastern Maine.
Two games viii be played in each
town and the fifth on neutral grounds,
If the challenge is accepted.
Osgood Bailey of Lynn, arrived, this
morning, Ia visit Harry Bowker at
The home of his parents, in Bay View
, street.
City Marshal NJ r. Knowlton left
| this morning, by train for Portland
accompanying Thurn T. Cowart of
Fort Strong, Long Island. Cowart
who is man of about 20, came II
Belfast, Friday, and gave himself up
as a deserter from the United States
army. He said that heswas a native OF
Spartanburg, S. c., and that he en-
listed in the regular army. Nov. L.
1910. Some weeks ago. he was given
a leave Of absence and falling in with
coon companions, who seemed to have
lplenty of money he exceeded his leave
by some little time and without money
or friends. he was in a quandary as to
sent for him. He decided the best
thing to do was give himself up and
this he did. He was given lodging in
the county Jail and left, this morning
with the officer for Portland.
Mike Phillips, who was arrested
mere, Friday, was taken to Bangor, al
midnight. Saturday, by Chief of Police
II. II. Neyles of Caribou, and thence
To Caribou, where he will be given {
hearing. He is wanted there for steal
ing suit of clothes and money from
one of the stores. His companions
who We're apprehended at the time q
the break We're tried and sent t,
Thomaston. The break occurred, las
fail, and Phillips has been at Iarg.
even since.
l The last meeting of the Ladies oil
Maccabees was held at the home ot
Lady Annie Sanborn in High street
and hereafter until further notice the
I meetings will be held at the homes oi
members. AT the meeting, the resig-
nation of the keeper of records Mrs
Lila Warren, was received and ae-
/ cepted and Miss Arvilla Daggett wa.
| elected to the place. The Belfast Hiys
now numbers 90 members and is con.
| stantly growing. Mrs. Mary f. Jones
| the deputy, was present at the meet
ing and is now in Bangor in the in
Iterests of the order. A grand rally will
| be held in Bangor, on Oct. II, whei
the Belfast Hive will be well repre-
tsented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Henry G. nodgdon,
AGENT.
Bath, Maine.
aug26-28
WiScAssET.
Bath, Maine

:
Miss Josie Blagden has gone to Lewis
ton for visit. :.
Rudolf Rowland of n. ~. has Joined
his family at the Albee.
Mrs Alice Albee of sVmerviile. Mass,
is at the Marsten house.,
Frank knight, principal of the Gorham,
n H., High school. has been visiting his
grandfather, C. p knight.
Capt Sutton Albee. of Damariscotta,
was in town and Alma, the last of the
week.
Albion HENDERSON. of Alma, was in
town, Sunday p. NJ:
Friday nights RAIN was sadly needed.
Fires were getting.:too near for comfort.
Miss Edna Merrill has gone to Water
Vile to visit her sister. Mrs. G. York.
Ed Stnson has been visiting at Page
Poole's, the past week.
Miss Edna HENDERSON is at work for
+. b. Houdiette.
Mrs Emma Dickinson Jewell. who with
her little son. has been visiting her par
ents in town, returned to her home in
Massachusetts. Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
A FRESH WATER ScULPiN.
ish Puzzled Members of Fish and
2-zz--s% Game Dep artment.

The fish that was found in the wat
rs of Gokbosseecontee, and which puZ
led members of the fish and game de-
Sartment to name. has been finally
AIMED by Curator James as a fresI
water sculrin. The fish is about three
inches long. has a large head with a
lody tapering to the tail of an eel and
of yellowish green color. This spe-
lie are rare i'm Maine lakes. and are
,ardly ever found.
The fish is not unlike the salt water
ieulpin, only is smaller, and rarely
rows to a larger size than the one
aught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
Mary S. Biesbee.

Mary S. Bigbee died, yesterday. at
the home of Mrs. f. d. Elmes in Bay
View street at the age of IS years She
was born in Chester. n. Y. but 70
some years had lived in Belfast. The
funeral will take place. at II A. NJ,
tomorrow. in the Baptist church, Rev
w r. Sturtevant officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
An automobile containing 20 gallons

An automobile containing 20 gallons
of whiskey was seized. Monday morn
ing, by Sheriff OConnell on French
street, Bangor, and the two occupants
of the machine. James Meehan and
Minard Dunn, We're placed under ar
rest. Meehan and Dunn We're arraigned
in the municipal court charged with
Illegal transportation, Monday morn
ing, and the case was continued, until
$50 As--A Tuesday. They furnished
hail at, $500 each. Dunn's residence is
given as the Globe hotel and Meehan
lis alleged to work there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-26
CORNVluLE.

J. l.. Holmes and family, who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. War
rem, have returned to their home in
Massachusetts.
Samuel Bigelow, with his son. How
ard and Harold, also daughters, Hazel
and Frances. We're calling on friends in
town. Sunday. Mr. Bigelow has been
living in Auburn for the past -four
years.
DR.. Maurice Rowe visited, last week,
al ]. w. AmaZeen's.
Mrs Jennie Trask of Los Angeles
Cal, is visiting at S. l.. Flanders.
The dance at the Town hall was well
attended and a good time reported.
Many visitors We're in town, last
Wednesday, to attend the High school
reunion.