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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Farmers, EXCHANGE Mcetino.

The Farmers Exchange of Water
vile will hold. Thursday evening,
Aug. IA a public meeting in the
Grange hall Winslow Commissioner
Roberts of the State agricultural de
partment. DR.. l.. S. Merrill. dean of
the College of Agriculture of the Uni
versity Of Maine. officers and mem
bcrs of the Farmers Union will be
the speakers. In addition it is ex-
pectcd that Charles ]. Brand. chief of
the bureau of marketing, Washington.
u. c.. will attend the meeting and
give an address on the progress of the
new movement along marketing lines
as thequestion is viewed from ma
tional standpoint. 1t is also expect
ed that State Grange Master Stetson
will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
LITCHFIElD.

CORNER-Fred Moody of Waterbury
CT. formerly of this place. is visiting
friends in town.
1t is reported that Donald Hall, young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hall, is
i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs Addie Anderson of Boston with
her young grandson is staying. for Few
days, at her summer home here.
VIM Sims and family of Saugus. Mass,
is staying with his family at Mrs. Sims
former home.
There was good attendance at the
Congregational church. Sunday, when
the congregation listened to very elo-
uuent sermon by the new pastor. Rev,
Mr. Won Tobel A solo by Mr. Sims was
much enjoyed by all present.
Dr. and Mrs Gilbert have returned
home after an absence of several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Tozier welcom,
ed "A 9a-pound daughter to their home
last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Taylor and daugh
ter Ida, and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Taylor
all Of Maiden. Mass, visited their pa
rents here, last week.
Mrs. Henry Taylor is able to walk
about the house, after an Illness of many
weeks. also to ride a very short dis
tance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Farm Demonstration. Today.

The College of Agriculture Farm
Demonstrat ton Field day will take
place. today. CTuesday. on the farm
of George T.. Wheeler, who lives on the
ROAD between Waterville and Oakland.
11a miles from the city. Mr.. Wheeler,
Deal l.. : Merrill of the University of
Maine, T.. NJ. Straight, G. A. Yeaton, di-
rectors of demonstrations will talk on
the general farming, demonstration
work. truck gardening and orcharding.
All, who are in any way interested In
work of that nature are cordially in
vlted t. attend. ConveyanceS Will meet
the 1U.10 and lo.40 Oakland and Water
vile cars at the convent and conduct
everyone to Mr.. Wheelers farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
OAKLAND.

Miss Fannie Weston has gone to Moose
head lake on a months vacation.
Floyd Ellis of Portland Is at the home
of his father. David Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Strickland ana
son Leland have returned to their home.
in Salem. Mass
Mrs. Fred Thomas and Mrs. Barzilfa
Wood returned Monday. from Waldo
boro. where they have been visiting their
sister. Mrs. Ida simmons.
c. H. Martin returned. Monday, from
"a short vacation at Beaehwood
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bridges are on
vacation at Old Orchard 5fszs+
Miss Ada Snow of New Gloucester
passed the Weekend with her mother,
Mrs. w. S Snow.
Mrs. S. w. Walton of Fairfield Is visit
ing her son, A. L. Walton
The funeral of the late. Leon Bachelor
was held. at 2 r NJ. Sunday, at the home
of Henry Kenney Rev. Geo. Hamilton
OBLIGATED. The bearers were w. Corsan.
Richard SHEPPARD. John Johnson and NJ.
L. Strickland Corporal w. l. Sterling,
Priv c.. W. kennison, Commander G.. A.
Branch and John Boyd. members of the,
Spanish War Veterans of Waterville. att
tended the services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hersom, Mrs. Ida
Collier and their guest, Miss Grace Pratt
of Mechanic Falls passed last week At
their cottage at Lakeside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bachelor re-
turned. Monday from months vacation
at Old Orchard and Portland.
Gertrude Green of Foxcroft is the guest
of Mrs. Harry Atwood
Miss Grace Pratt returned, Monday, to
her home in Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Abraham and family
of Boston are spending their summer va
cation with Edna Perry, Oakland
Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grey and Miss Mary Grey
OF Augusta are the guests Of chas
Bates. Oakland Heights
Edward Perry is ENJOYING q two
months vacation from his duties at the
Cascade wooden mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
The umbrella trees. planted on thu

The umbrella trees, planted on the
lawn in front of the Maine Central
station have long been source OF
much inquiry from travellers over the
line. station Agent J. l.. Murray has
had much correspondence relative 20
the trees. which are quite a distine.
curiosity. There is no sign Of limb ee
branch until the top of the tree Is
reached and it then spreads out, Civ
ing exactly the same effect as an UNI
brella. Only Monday. Mr.. Murray re-
ceived letter from man in Mt.
Morris, Ill. asking for Il history of tile
tree. which he described as bein;
planted upside down, and he exer-
cised his Willingness to pay any rea
sonabIe sum for picture of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Nathaniel w. Downs.

Heart failure was the cause of the
sudden death of Nathaniel w. Downs,
aged 50, who passed away, Sunday
evening, at his home, 96 College ave-
nue.. almost Immediately after he had
returned from an automobile ride. A
short time before he died he com
planned of severe pain near his heart
and DIR. c. w. Abbott was sent for,
but by the time the physician arrived
Mr. Downs had taken a sudden turn
for the worse and died.
His range of acquaintances was un-
usually wide. A native of Lowell. he
passed the early part of his life there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
A Busy Day 10 The Local
Municipal Court.
Aoboss from N. G. R. R. Grounds
Rounded Up by Officers,
LItchilsId Grange to Give Grammar
MATTERS for Augusta Arrested.

Six victims of over indulgence in the
use of intoxicants appeared, Monday
morning, before Recorder clason. The
first was James Price, alias, John Hart,
who was arrested. Saturday, IN RAN
dolph by officer Tasker. Price was fin
ed 81 and costs. but in spite of his
name, was without the price and was
sent to Augusta in charge of officer
Tasker.
Daniel Lathrop pleaded guilty to the
charge of. intoxication and was fined
81 and costs a total of s5.52, which he
paid Fred Mariner of Bowdoinham.
who was before the court but a few
weeks ago, pleaded guilty to the charge
of drunkenness. He was warned, Sat
urday ny Chief Dunton to get off the
streets, but paid no heed to the warn
ing, 1t cost a friend S1.52 to secure
Mariners release
James Cummings made his second
appearance of recent date and was fin
ed S. and costs or 20 days in Jail He
took the latter. Erwin Spencer vas taxi
en- III charge, sunday. by officer Will
liams on complaint. ard pleaded guilty
to intexicatien. The evidence against
Spencer was strong and he WAS given
So and costs or so days in Jail. In lieu
of the wherewth-all, Spencer jour
neyed to Augusta.
Arthur Connors, alias Doc" Rogers.
was charged with drunkenness and
maltreatment of a horse. His fine was
IS and costs. totallins 49,. This
amount was collected from the friends
of the respondent. who were present
and his release secured. Recorder Cla-
son laid especial stress on The fact
that the horse was not to be taken out
for at least two weeks and requested
Humane officers Willis and Blaisdell
to see that this injunction was car
ried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

and then came to Maine, living in
Nassalboro and Augusta. In Augusta
he was connected with the fire depart
ment for a short time. He is better
known as an engineer on the Maine
Central For the last 90 years he has
run a train on this division. Mr..
Downs was member of the Brother
hood of the Locomotive Engineers and
of the New England Order of Protec-
ton. He is survived by wife and
one sister, Mrs. Everett S. Hall of
Augusta. Rev. sydney $. Booth
pastor of the Unitarian church will
ofticiate at the funeral services. which
are to be held, at II A. NJ. Thursday,
at the deceased's late residence
Burial will be made in Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Misunderstanding Causes Arrest.

Some of the residents of Gardiner
were considerably startled To see nine
young men taken from the 2.1S train
by Chief punton. Deputy Sheriff Potter
and Officers Clark and Buzzell. This
wholesale arrest was made at the in
stisation of Supt. Sanborn of the Maine
Central r. r. and Chief of Police Ores
ser IF Portland. When arrested the men
were supposed to be pickpockets com
ing to. attend the Hanks meet at Au-
gusta.
The names of the members of the
party were: Dan Mccormick, Peter
Credon. James Cowan. II. L. Calvin, J.
J. Archdeacon, George Conway, John
Dillon. Thomas Carney and John
Meaney. all of Boston. They made no
resistance and did not seem to be much
surprised at. being in the tolls. When
the station was reached. however,
things todll a new turn. The men claim
ed to be walters hired by Landlord En-
ersoli of the New Augusta House.
which 'cfaim was substGntiated later
by mir. Emerson himself.
George Conway stated that Mr. EN-
erson lad Photographed so for their eX-
pensesa from Boston, which amount
was expended in &. & NJ. mileage. After
leaving Portland, the conductor re-
fused to acaebt' the mileage On the NJ
c. line and Va ,ssconsequence the men
were wanted for evasion of fare. MI
ConwaS4eo mrnunicate ted with Mr. Emer-
son by phone and Mr. Emerson at once
went s4os.tbes Augusta office and made
good the shortage. The officials of the
Maine Central decided not to press the
chaIgvRp3 tie men were, released upon
payment ef a fine of 81 each They lel'
for Augusta on the $50 car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Short Weight Diamonds.

buyers Of enGa cement rings in this
city have always considered carat
weights uniform until the announce
ment this month by the Jewellers
Board of Trade of its adoption of the
standard carat, weighing two hun
dred milligrams, and the declaration
by Chief Walsh of the Mayors Blu
reau of Weights and Measures that he
would enforce this standard. There
have been many different carat
weights, their discrepancies in trade
custom being very ancient. Perhaps
the iewellor who has been hailed before
the YorkvilIe Police Court viii plead
that the diamond that he sold to Chief
Waish's inspectors was weighed ac-
cording to the carat of Bologna, which
lis thirteen per cent lighter than that
of Turin; or it will appear that he has
used a set of weights for many years
which have suffered by attrtion.
But with q uniform standard for de-
termining the weight of precious
stones such pleas will speadily lose
their validity 1t is incumbent upon
the Mayors Bureau Of Weights and
Measures to test the scales used by
jewellers and 10 warn all in the trade
that the international carat is now the
legal standard \ notable step for
ward has been taken in the interest of
honest weights in business that has
long suffered from unfair competition
due to confused standards; the next
step will be that of standardizing the
duality of precious stones.-New York
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
John w. DanieIson.

Word has been received here of the
death Saturday, in Providence. of
John w. Danieison. who was for q
years treasurer of the Lockwood Co.
Although Mr.. Danielson never made
his home in this city, he was well
known here and had Won the esteem
of the Watervile business men
through his conservative business
methods. He was 80 years of age and
old age was the chief cause of his
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
LONGEVITY Secrets.

Avery Dalton, the last Survivor OF
the Black Hawk War, has lust died at
Elrpwood, Ill, aged 105 years, and as
Ian eXplana ton of his longevity, no
doubt. it is pointed out that he never
used tobacco or intoxicatin liquors.
Yet others have passed away beyond
the century mark after free use Of
both, and recently one eentenarian at
|tributed his long life TO diet OF corn
bread ana bacon. while one other said
his was because he remained a baehe-
lor. though most centenarians have
been married once or several times.
With all this conflicting evidence the
only safe explanation OF attainment of
extreme old age is that it is "by rea-
son of strength. ''-Pittsburg Gazette
Times. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Pale Blue Lobster.

The latest fad in Berlin, once noted
for plain German cooking" is to have
the feast aglow with color. Pale blue
Holsters, rose colored consomce ana
delicately tinted bread and pastry are
set on the table amid a PERCUSSION of
chemically colored flowers. The pale
blue lobster is said to be the master
piece of a professor. Joseph kornfeld.
This savant discovered that the lobster
turned red on boiling because of the
presence in it's shell of the dye alizarin
in natural form. This led to the con-
clusion that a small amount of an
alkah added to the boiling water
would turn the lobster blue. Further
experiments showed that by the ad-
dition of iron salts and other chemi-
calls one could have lobster in pale
green, purple. violet or any other color
that might be Observation-Disclosures
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

One man was blown to pieces anu
two others were severely, but not Sc :
riously injured, Monday, when d pack
age of powder exploded at the plant
of the Vulcan Manufacturing Co, at
Newtonville, Mass. Antonio Btlselli. -
years old, was the victim. With the
two other men he was packing the
prepared powder for shipment, when
the accident occurred. The cause of
the explosion is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Morris Knocks Out Mckay.

Winnipeg. Man, Aug. 1l.-"Fighting
Fred" Mckay of New York was
knocked ont by Carl Morris of Okla =
homa in the third round of sched-
uled l2-round bout here, tonight
Morris finished his opponent when he
staggered with a left to the jaw, fol-
lowed by right to the same spot
which sent Mckay through the ropes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

y Whist party was given, Monday
night, for the benefit of the Notre
Dame church. The first prize for men
was won by Ned Perry. Emma Bouch-
ey took the first prize for women. The
BOBBY prize was won by Henry Nigue
and Mrs. Gideon Tardis won on the
women's side. The party was followed
by dance Rcnys orchestra furnish
cd the music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Monday, was the busiest day for some
years at the Gardiner Police Station.
Toward night. Chief Dunton, Deputy
sheriff Potter and Officer Buzzell round
ed up a gang of hoboes on the Maine
Central grounds, nearly opposite the
Oaklands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Leslie Cakes of Bangor member
of the district commercial force of the
New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Co, is in the city. for short
time, assisting 4. b. Herrick with the
contract work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

And still they continue to file their
marriage intentions at the city build
ing The following We're recorded.
Monday: Cue +. Bessie and Annie NJ
Heath, Joseph Edward Dusty of l4iV-
crmore Fails and Marie Alice Pepin,
and Edward Simonson and Tena Car
RE PerrN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. Cunningham. sister of Bishop
Lawrence, arrived Monday. and is the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. r II. Gardiner
at the Oaklands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
In Police Court.

One case of intoxication was before
Judge Matthew in the municipal court.
Monday morning The offender paid
his fine and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Jcbn and Mary Jane Roulette, son
and daughter Of Officer Joseph Boul-
cite, left, Monday morning, for a visit
with friends and relatives in Lawrence
and Hudson, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Toronto is considering harbor de-
velopment schemes to cost $l9.000,0o
and to occupy ten years in the INSTALL
ing. A ship channel $500 feet long
will lead into the new industrial dis
trict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Emily and Roy Larrahee arrived,
Monday, from Revere. Mass, to pass
their vacation at Cobbossee farm, West
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Clifford, who for
some time have made their home with
Mrs. Goidsmiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. IL. Goldsmith, have returned to Mad
ison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

A, X. Barker of Boston |, former stu
dent at Middlebury College, arrived in
Waterville, Monday, for a short stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Seldom such a chance to buy cloth
ing of the character of the stock of
the Walker Clothing CO. ut smoke and
water prices. Don't delay.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Frances Barter left. Monday.
for a short visit with friends in Thorn
aston. before returning 10 her home
in Stonington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs, Fred Knowles and daughters.
Misses Gladys and Flossie of Waterviile.
were weekend guests of Mis- Ellen Nj.
Buker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Chairman Vernon of the Progressive
State committee was in the city, Mon
day, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Genther of Leo
minister. Mass. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. j. ID. eienther. Autumn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. \. II. Barrows have re
turned from two-weeks stay at tiren
camp at Belgrade. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
WATERvILLE.

E. Sanderson of Sedgwick was, Mon
day in WaterVille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

J. S. Bradstreet and Keith Ryan of
Gardiner made a business trip. Mon
DAY, to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

New Brann arrived, Monday. from
Portland. to pass his vacation with rel
atives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

When PATHS adopted Greenwich time
the result was an increase of business
for electric companies by extend ns
the working days few minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Last year there were 275,oOoo00 acres
of land plowed in the United States at
an estimate cost of S450,0O0,o0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

French exports to the United states
increased by nearly s170o0,ooo in 1912,
as compared with the preceding year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs George {. Weber of
Auburn were visitors, Monday, in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

The Litchfeld Grange will give drama
entitled Comrades" Thursday evening,
at Union hall, Purgatory Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Lillian Marden of Roxhury. Mass,
arrived. Monday. for a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. T.. ". True Litchfleld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

A company has been formed in Co.
pc mia gen that will make it a business
to clean and disinfect telephones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Furbush were
callers. Sunday, upon Mrs Harriet
Metcalf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Ersley Goldsmith has gone to Skowhe- ~,
gan to visit his brother. Leslie. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Philadelphia loan sharks report bust
ness dull owing to rigid municipal SUI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
THE TARIFF ON HATS.

Congressman Jeremiah Donovan has the courage of his convictions He has made fearless and intelligent
 ht for change in the hating schedule, which he credit to the committee for it's general upon the tariff bll and he wi of course, vote for the bill as WhOle when the debate the last amendment has been disposed of.
 Mr. Donovan is not dsloyal to his party nor to his platform when he asks reconsideration of the hattine schedule On the contrary he is doing his duty to his par ty and to his constituents If there errors or takes in the bill, the country wants to know it.
 least the congressman has shown his readiness in Underwood - -
 It is fair to MT Underwood to say that neither he nor the committee ways and shares Mr. Dono- van view that the hat business will be unfavoraby af fected Mr Underwood asserts that under most ia VofaDle circumstances than four cent of the total value of and felt hats in this country will come rom abroad which, he maintains, will be no more than enough to maintain competitive price
 Mr. Donovan believes that importations will be much larger and he objects particularly because wool and fur hats have been included under instead of dar two contention which will itself to all familiar with the hating industry.