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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
STATE HOUSE.
Forest Fires Numerous in
North Part Of State.
Two Newly Appointed Officers
Assume Parties Of Office.
III Al
New Corporations -. Other Notes
Gathered About State Capitol.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR,
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Tuesday, July 20, 1918, 10
A. M. Special Session, Saturday,
July 10.

Not since the summer of 1911 has
there been SO many forest fires, stated
Forest Commissioner Blaine s. Vles,
Monday. Although small. they are, at
almost any time, liza bic to attain dam
eerous proportions with surprising
rapidity, and necessitate the closest
watch on the part of the wardens.
Daily reports are received at the
office of the state forestry commissioner
from the chief wardens tell of reports
from almost every lockout station in
the State, that small fires are spring
ing up in all points of the compass.
BY far the worst confa grafton in
the forests. this season, is the one now
burning north of Bingham. Reported
to the State forestry commissioner. the
warden in charge thinks he Will be
tble to hold it under control providing
the wind does not increase, but only u
heavy rain will make it possible to ex
tinguish the blaze.
Mr.. Niles says about 300 men are now
fighting the fire and more are held,
awaiting any crisis that may come.
Reports of this fire. said Mr.. Niles are
largely exaggerated and although
there is more or less danger, it is not
half so bad as reported.
From other sections of the State
come reports of disastrous fires, espec-
tally from Pejepscot, where a large
area was burned over.
The woods are unusually dry. with
the absence of rain and the high wind
that has prevailed over the State for a
number of weeks. The fires are atrib
uted to many causes, careless fisher
men. who smoke and throw their light
ed cigarettes, or cigars. or empty their
nipes needless of the danger they
cause. Sparks from locomotives cause
a great many of them, and in rare
cases spontaneous combustion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
BELFAST.
-
Death Of Albert Stevens
Occurs, on Saturday.
No Celebration viii Be Held
Here on Fourth Of July.
ladies' Aid Of lason's Mills Enjoy
Outing In Camden.

Belfast, Me, June 30-(SpeciaD. -
Albert stevens. well-known citizen,
died al his home on the East Side yes
terday, at the age of 81 years. Mr..
Stevens in his early life followed the
sea, but during recent years had been
a mover Of buildings. He was a devout
Srirtualst and will be deeply missed
Three sons, Roscoe, Herman and
and the widow, formerly Miss Jane
Ford, survive. Mr.. Stevens was a man
highly respected by all who knew him.
devoted 10 his family and beloved by
ais friends. The funeral will be held.
at p NJ. Tuesday, Rev. VIM.
Vaughan officiating.
The funeral of the late Capt John W.
Jones was held, yesterday afternoon,
at his late home on High street. Rev.
David l.. Wilson of the North Con
gregational church officiating. Pales-
tine Commandery, X. T., No. Ii. at
tended i'll body and held the Com
mandery service at the house and
grave. A wealth of flowers covered the
casket and a large gathering of citi-
aens and friends was present. The Wild
ow, formerly Miss Lillian Stewart, and
two sons. Stewart Linwood, and Har
old, stuoents at University of Maine,
survive.
Belfast. although having no celebra-
ton III the Fourth. will have one good
big attraetion-two ball games be-
tween the local team and the Easterns
Of South Brewer. Those who saw the
game. last Saturday. will be interest
ed to see another contest, for many
felt that the Easterns were not up to
their usual Standard. The score was IA
to in favor of Belfast. which demon
strateS the fact that Belfast has Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

of Irish crochet. Her hearing is also
unimpaired, giving her no difficulty
even in the use of the telephone. Mrs
Horizons maiden name was Eliza beth
Jacobs and she is the daughter of the
late DR.. Isaac Jacobs. for many years
Il well known physician in Bangor,
coming to Maine from Massachusetts,
At the time of Mrs. Horizons birth,
! 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs were living
| in Exeter, but moved to Bangor when
| she was only eight years old, so that
| she received her education in the
schools of that city, living there for
20 years. In August, 1868, she was
! married to Benjamin Horton of Dex-
ter, formerly of Boston, and came here
to live, where she has resided ever
since, for so years, 49 years of which
time her home has been in the very
house where she is living at the pres
ent time. Mr.. Horton was in the gen
tlemen's clothing business now owned
and conducted by N. Il. Meigs in the
same location but in the old wooden
block which was burned in the big
fire of several years ago. He died in
the year 1873. AS club woman. Mrs.
Horton has always been prominent.
She was Il charter member of the
Ladies Literary Club at its organza-
ton, in 1880, and she served that club
a its president, during the year open
ing in 1895 and closing in 1896. Not
only was she charter member of
the local Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union but she was it's first
president, serving in that capacity
for 90 years. Her only child is Mrs
Charles F. Flynt of Augusta. with
whom she passed her S7th birthday,
last year.
Two winters, one before her mar
riage and one since. Mrs. Horton has
been in the South and she has travel
led quite extensively; in other sections
of the country. She is a woman of
unusual intelligence and is well read
on many subjects and d very inter
esting compa Mon. She is fond of
social life toe aud has been in the
habit of passing at least one after
noon a week card playing with her
friends.
In speaking of the advancement of
the times during her lifetime Mrs.
Horton spoke of an experience which
probably no other living person in
Maine can boast of. 1t Was witness
ing the erection of the first telegraph
line, that which was run between
Herkimer and Utica, N Y. She was
riding on the New York Central Rail
road at the time, just as the trial
line was being run by Morse. She
can remember too, seeing the first
locomotive which entered Bangor
Many friends of Mrs. Horton sent
her birthday greetings, Monday, and
best wishes for frightening of her
span of life with its years of use
fitness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
BELGRADE.

Mrs. H. 4. Cox died, June 20, in Ev-
erett, Mass One daughter. one grand
daughter, four brothers, Harry lngra-
ham of Waterville, Thomas ana
Charles of Belgrade. Edwin of Au-
eusta. alsa two sisters. Mrs. c. NJ. In
graham of Boston and Mrs. q. A. Stod-
card of Belgrade, survive.
The Lowell school of Belgrade helo
its annual picnic. Friday. June q, on
the shore of Great pond. About 80 were
present including Supt. Mertie b
Weston, many of the parents ano
fl iends. All reported most enJoya-
lie time, boating and bathing BEING
the feature Of the day. This finished d
most successful term, much credit be.
ing due to their teacher Miss Maude
Hewitt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
Pinklets Will Really
Correct Constipation

PinkletS are a most valuable laxative
in the treatment of obstinate constipa-
ton. They correct this unnatural and
dangerous condition by gently assisting
the sluggish bowels and TORPID liver to
regain their normal activity. Their ac-
ton is gentle, but effective and thorough,
and they do not cause single grippe
Unlike harsh, strong purgatiNes, they do
not upset the stomach nor irritate and
over-stimulate the bowels. Because they
have none of these evil effects, they can
be taken with entire safety until the con-
stipation is corrected
TO simply regulate the bowels or to
treat obstinate cases of constipation.
Pinklcts are the ideal laxative. They are
safe for every member of the family to
Use. Get bottle today and start trying
them. Any druggist in Augusta or
vicinity can supply you at p cents per
bottle. Insist upon getting PinlSlets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

People came from all over Aroos-
took county to attend the funeral OF
Amasa Howe held at the homestead
at Presque Isle, Sunday afternoon, I'M
der the auspices of Trinity Lodge of
Masons, of which he had been MEM
Der for As years. Mr.. Howe. who was
rs years old and in active business
until a few years ago. was one of the
last survivors of the Aroostook pi-
oneers He came from Brewer, MS
native place, in 1861, and opened a
store, selling general merchandise, his
stock coming either from Bangor by
team requiring 10 days for the round
trip, or boated up the st. John River
from Fredericton to Tobique, then by
team to the store.
Augustus D. Brown, who died on
Gettysburg battlefield, Saturday, was
born. -73 years ago, in Chesterville.
Me. In 1861, at the age of Il. he en-
listed in the list Maine Cavalry and
served through the war until 1865. He
was under fire in 40 engagements,
and at the battle of Gettysburg,
where his regiment saw hard service.
was wounded In 1868 he moved to
jay, Me, puichisinS lalih hooi
Livermore Falls. There he had since
made his home, living comfortably on
the proceeds of farm, orchard and
dairy. He WAS married in 1869 to
Miss Mary ID. Bourne of Readfield.
Me-, and of their five children four
survive. A past commander of Kim
ball Post, G.. A. r., of which several
members participated in the battle OF
Gettysburg. he was the only member.
who planned to go to the anniversary
| celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
PILES! PILES! PILES!
The Epitome of Thousand Letters.

Gentlemen-For the first time since
baby was born, two years ago, l am en-
tirely free from piles. | thank God for
bringing Immediate Pile Remedy to me.
Mrs. Mary Barton, Somersworth, n. II.
Dear Sirs--Nhen all else had failed
your Immediate Pile Remedy cured me
of bleeding piles in Just eight days. John
L. Wilson, LenoX, Mass.
f Gentlemen-Your pile Remedy is won
derful. 1t cured me of an old standing
case of piles in six days. Those who
suffer from piles should know and use
Immediate Pile Remedy Mrs. Josephine
Norcotte, White River Junction, VT
Your druggist sells II or you may send
% cents to GRANDMOTHERS' RENE
DIES CO., DEPT. j.. Cambridge. Mass.
june27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
CORNViLLE.

Fred Mcclure has purchased a Max
we'll runab bout
Mrs. Flora Otis and Miss Lunetta
Moody of Lynn. Mass, visited relatives
in town, last week.
A special melting of the Grange
vas held, Saturday evening The at
tendance WAS not large.
Angus MCLEOD of New Bedford
Mass, is visiting at the home of Thorn
as Blackwell Mr.. Mcleod passed
about four years of his boyhood days
here, working for a number of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

farmers. summers, and attending
school, winters. After leaving here. he
went TO New York and in 1884 enlist
ed in the United States army. He was
in Cuba in 1898; from there he went
to the Philippines, being there hve
wears; also was for some time at the
Hawaiian Islands. serving in all %
years. He had not heard anything
from this place for about SO years. He
finds many changes and but few of his
cid scnooi associates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
New Appointed OF
ficerS Assume Duties.

Two newly appointed officers of the
state commenced their duties at the
state House. Monday, they were j.
Wallace Blunt, of Skowhegan. appoint
ed State insurance commissioner [.
succeed Andrew F. Harvey. and Harry
NJ Smith of Bangor to succeed RoDert
F. Dunton of Belfast, State bank
commissioners Both these men were
at their respective offices in the state
Capitol. Monday. comforting with the
former incumhents as to the routine
duties of the office.
The former appointment is Tor TOUR
wears and the latter for three years, to
he removed at will by the Governor
with the consent of his council. MT
Hayey has filed the office OF lnsur-
ance commissioner about Il year anu
a half, and has given complete saus-
faction in that time. He was appoint
ed in 1911 by Governor Plalsteo anu
assumed office on Dec. 80, 19ii'
Robert f. Dunton of Belfast, VINO
has filled the office of state BANK com
missioner for exactly two years, 1ues-
day. was appointed by Governor fidis
ted to succeed William b. Skeitoh %,
Lewiston. He assumed the duties oil
Office July !. 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
Sleepiessness.

You can't sleep in the calmest ana
stillest night, if your stomach is weak,
circulation poor, and digestion bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens the
stomach. improves the circulation.
perfects digestion, and brings about
that condition in which sleep is regu-
lar and refreshing.
1t does not do this in day, out II
does it-has done it in thousands Oh
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

ST, ALBANS.

J. w WEIGH. veteran of the Civil
War committed suicide. Monday
morning by taking strychnlne. he
was about So years of age. He had
not been very well for several years
and had been somewhat dispondent
of late. A widow, who is an Invalid,
also one son, Josie, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

state Dairy Instructor +. s Adams
has returned from Washington county
where he has been on trip IN the III
terests of the dairymen in that county
He has advocated the selling OF inc
cream to the creameries rather thar
the making of putter on the farm IT
self. 1t pays more, says the aaAis M
str,,ctor. He also visited the eNPerf
ment farm Of the New York, New ma
ven and Hartford Railroad at CHERRY
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

broken out in small water
blisters and I was told she
had the eczema the worst
way. The eruption first
looked like little water
blisters, then it turned so
it looked like a piece Of
meat. 1t itched so
badly that we had to
mufIie the baby's hands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Following suggestion Of the pas
tor, more than so per cent. of the men
went coatless to the First Baptist
church. Sunday, at Fond Du Lac
Wis. and the women all left their
hats at home. The minister. the Rev
P. G. Van Zndt, preached in his
shirtsleeves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

The Board of Railroad Commission
ers will make tour OF Inspection Owl
the Portland Railroad Cos. lines. ne
trim will start July and end the next
daN July 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01

More than thirty thousand pupils in
the rural schools of Missouri are study
ing agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
Piles
Fiissure
FiistuIa
Try The New Way
Of Curing Corns
Easy As One, Two, Three; No Fuss
No Pain, by Using "GETS-lT."

Just take two seconds to put little
"GETS-IT" on that corn. That corn Is
done for as sure as the sun rises The
corn shriVelS up, VaniSheS That's the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-01
ECZEMA D|SF|GURED
i, BABY TERRIBLY
Body All Broken Out in Water Bis
tiers. Itched So Had to Muf1e
Hands. Used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Never Troubled Since.

Ridgefeld. Conn. -" My baby was cross
and restless and fretted night and day. One
morning | discovered that her body was all
The Washington times., 1913-09-27
GOLDEN WEDDING IS
. HAPPILY OBSERVED
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Hess,
Aged Residents Of Capital,
Are Greeted by Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. George A, Hess OBJ.
served their golden wedding anniver.
sary Tuesday evening at their home al
1927 Thirty-fourth street, Georgetown
The affair was in the nature Of a fam
fly reunion, with the addition OF a few
friends who dropped in to congratulate
the couple on the happy event. Mr.
Hess is seventy-five years old and Mrs
Hess is a year younger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hess were married Sep
tember %, 1858, by the Rev. DR.. Remick
while Mr.. Hess was home on furlough
from the army. as he had enlisted In
the Fifth United States Cavalry just
before the beginning of the civil war
and served through the entire four
years of the conflict. After the close
Of the war, Mr.. Hess entered the
metropolitan police force and served
thirty-five years. retiring with the rank
Of sergeant.
Nine Of the aged couples ten living
children were present at the celebra-
ton, the only absentee being J. Albert
Hess, who II employed in electrical
work on the Panama Canal. Mr.. and
Mrs Hess have thirty-seven living de-
scendants, ten children, twenty grand
children and seven great-grardchildren
After the reception and brief ADDRESS
by DR.. Thomas Marshall refreshments
were served. The happy couple re-
ceived many handsome presents from
their host of friends.
Among those present were: Rev. DR..
Thomas Marshall, Miss Clara Hess.
George w. Hess, Mr.. and Mrs. David
NJ Hess. of Red Bank, N. j.; Harry B.
Hess. of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Ernest Hess and family; Frederick c.
uaau ~ y3ycbmond Hin N v. Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Kramer and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard L. Fleet and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whalen and fam
lily. Mrs. ]. Albert Hess and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gillian. Mrs.
May c. Krause. Mrs N A. Hess and
family, Mrs. Alice Hess. Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. swindells, Mrs. G. E. Scott
and family. Miss Emily F. Price, Miss
Mary Price. Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Hess
and family, Mrs. c. s. Durham. of
Charles Town, w. Va: Miss Bertha Col
Inns and Mrs. A. Barrow and family.
The Washington times., 1913-09-27
Today Is Birthday Of
Acting Governor GIynn

Martin H. Glynn. who assumed the po-
sition of governor of New York after
Governor Suffers impeachment, Il
forty-two years old today. He was born
In Undertook. N. T.. and was gradu-
ated at the head Of his class at St
Johns College, Fordham, in 1894. One
year later he became managing editor
Of the Albany Times Union. Two years
later he was admitted to the bar, but
never practiced his profession. He con-
tinued to devote himself to journalism
and politics. and served In Congress and
also az comptroller of New York State.
1t the last State election he was elected
lieutenant governor.
Edwin H. Anderson, director of the
New York library. is fifty-two yeers old
today, and the Rev. Luther Z Town
send, noted theologian and educator, 10
seventy five today.
The Washington times., 1913-09-27
Red Cross Asks Fund
For Memorial Here

Officials of the American Red Cross
have urged the Senate Appropriations
Committee to provide 100000 appro-
priation for Red Cross memorial here.
CONTINGENT upon the society's contribu-
ting 100000 This memorial would honor
the women Of the civil war and also
serve as headquarters for the society,
which now has branches in the War
Department and in downtown Office
buildings
The Red Cross officials want the Ap-
preparations Committee to insert the
appropriation in the general deficiency
bill. The Senate Library Committee
already has reported favorably on he
measure
The Washington times., 1913-09-27
METHODlSTS WILL,
TAG ANACOSTIANS
Plans Announced for Two Tag Days. October and T. When
Boys and Girls Of Sunday School Will Raise Funds
Desired by the Church.

day school after the summer. The
program will be carried on under the
direction Of Miss laura F. Sowerbutts
and Superintendent Lloyd Biddle. Of
the Sunday school
Henry w. Tippett and William A.
Harrison and family, Of Suitland. Prince
George county, Nd, with a party Of
friends, left today on an automobile
trip to Benedict, Charles county, Nd.
where they will try the fishing.
Alvah Godding. son of the late Super
intendent Gpdding. who had charge of
the Government Hospital for the IN
sane. has returned to the institution
after his annual visit to Isle of Spring.
Me-, and other places in that vicinity.
The Epwcrth League Of the Anacos-
tia NJ. E. Church is rehearsing for
play to be given In the Masonic Hall.
1t will be entitled Mrs Lester's
soiree," and will be presented In Oc-
tober.
The Washington times., 1913-09-27

/, stock, and other matters are to be re-
ported upon.
| A meeting OF the board Of trustees of
| the Alexandria Hospital will be held
| Monday night In the rooms of the cham
Der Of commerce, when plans will be
made for an active campaign to raise
| funds for the improvement of the hos
pital building and the increase Of its
facilities
Isabel Sorrell. the four-year-old
| daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Sor-
| re1. who died as result Of burns in
| afternoon at O'Clock. The services
were conducted by the Rev. s. A. wal
lis, Of the Theological Seminary, and
tnterment was In the Methodist Prot
estant Cemetery.
In police court this morning, Henry
Little was fined 80 for an assault on
for disorderly conduct. Ben Francis
| and Morris Turner, charged with
| stealing clothes from Ida Jordan. were
sent to work on the roads for ninety
days.
Information was received here yes
terday Of the death IN Salt Lake City
of Sister NJ. Aurelius, Of the Sisters Of
the Holy Cross. The deceased. who was
a Miss Laphen. Of this city, had been
| connected with the order for many
years as teacher.
p. 7. Harrington, of Boston, Mass,
formerly a resident of Alexandria,
spent yesterday here visiting friends.
In the corporation court yesterday
Annie Freeman pleaded guilty to grand
larceny and was sentenced to the PEN
itentiary for two years. Maggie Stanley
and Manda johnson, charged with ma
licious cutting, were sentenced to eight
months in Jail. John Penn pleaded
guilty to the charge Of petty larcency.
for the third time. and was sentenced
to Jail for six months. subject to duty
on the public roads. The case Of
Charles Lewis, charged with entering
dwelling house in the day time was
set for October IA.
At a meeting of Troop No. l, Boy
Scouts Of Alexandria last night, a
movement was inaugurated for a new
home for the exclusive use of the boys,
which win contain q gymnasium. read
ing room and hall In which exhibitions
and drills can be. held. Plans for an
entertainment to be held on October 10
were made. the records of which will
be used for the new building.
The Washington times., 1913-09-27
John R. Brennan
Gets License to Wed

John r. Brennan. twenty-four years
old. of Washington. and Miss Grace Nc
Carthy. eighteen years old, Of Balti-
more, took out q license 10 wed at the
Baltimore city hall this morning. Bren-
nan gave his address in this city as 90 T
street northwest.