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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Good Old Wagon But
Done Broke Down.

Editor Kennebec Journal
While i'll the South month or two ago,
] cut the enclosed verses from Southern
paper. Your editorial i'm Saturdays Jour
nal, Our Bearing Toward the Aged" re-
lsh it ] think it might be interesting to
some. From one of the aged:
You're good old wagon but you done
broke down."
These were the words of country clown
by pile OF debris at the side of the
road;
In the shade under it a blinking old toad,
Rusty old iron and splintered wood
Played out, useless, plainly no good;
Passed by with laugh. IL sneer or n
frown;
A good old wagon but done broke down.
Who remembers when, new and bright.
Its vanished sides glistening in the sill
very moonlight
II carried gay couples of boys and girls
To waltz, dance and two-step in giddy
whirls:
Plodded along faithfully. huh deep in
Or battled bravely in storm and flood
Or groaned under loads hauled into town
Then good old wagon but now done
broke down.
Its work is ended. its race is run,
RustinS and rotting in wind and sun:
Not word of praise for its faithful
work;
Not word of thanks that ii didn't shirk :
Not glance from the autoists who quick
pass it by,
Though it helped make the dollars with
which they buy:
No one to own it; no fame, no renown;
Just good old wagon that's done broke
down.
All. How many humans in this haphaz-
ard world
To the side of the road have been ruth
lessly hurled;
old. neglected, uncared for. forgot:
Gone their earning capacity. let them
rust or rot;
Unremembered the dollars they by druid
gerry earned
And gave to those freely by whom now
\ they're spurned;
While they fare sumptuously and dress
in rich gown,
He's a good old wagon but he's done
broke down.
&C. L. Fowler.
IA South Fifth St. St Joseph, Mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Grange Betserins Human Stock.

Chatting with one of the Patrons
in attendance at the Conference of
Grange Lecturers, last week, a Journal
writer received a new idea. 1t was that
the Grange is improving human stock,
physically and mentally. Asked to de-
fine his meaning, he said that grunge
meetings widen the social circle of the
young men and women of the country
districts; that better marriage sys-
tenn is being established in rural COM
munities: that there is less OF intermar-
rying in neighborhoods and narrow
districts; that there are less OF kinship
alliances and that the new order of
things must be beneficial to the race.
While TO us it is a new doctrine, We
presume that others may have noted 1t
before and, at least, ii seems plausible
enough to investigate. We should be
glad To receive any statistics or OBJ
servations along this line, from Pat
rons or others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
VASSAL BORO.

The death of Martha J., wife of
John AVerill, occurred at their home
IN North Nassalboro, Monday morn
ing, at the age of 6S years. The hus-
band, two daughters, Mrs. Edward
faylor of Vassalboro and Miss Ina
AVerill. who lived at home with her.
and four sisters. survive. Mrs. Averill
was Il member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and the United Order of
the Golden Cross. The funeral will be
heid at the home, at p. NJ, Wednes-
day. Rev. l.. G. March, pastor of the
East Nassalboro Methodist church,
will officiate.
CROSS HILL-Benjamin n. Lamp
son, life long resident of Vassalboro.
died, early Monday morning. at his
late residence on Cross Hill, at the
age of IS years. Mr.. Lampson was
the son of the late Nathaniel and
Melvina Lampson. A daughter. Mrs.
VIM Plummer. and one brother sur
vive. Mr. Lampson was a veteran of
the Civil War, serving three years in
Co. !, Sth Me. Inf. The funeral will
be at the Methodist Episcopal church.
at 10 A. NJ, Thursday, Rev. Luther
Morris officiating. Interment win be
in North Fassa lboro. sts'It
Melvin Tobey was business caller.
Monday, in Augusta.
Owing to the illness of the pastor.
Rev. Luther Morris. no services We're
held. Sunday, at the Center church.
George Crowell of Smithfield was
the guest. over Sunday, at ]. s.
Briggs
Henry Austin. recently. made a
business trip to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Maine Gossip
Good Example in the East.

son" Jimmie's father sternly said
Il greatly wish TO know
Why, by your duty, you're not led
To clear our walks of snow
our walks are hidden deep-so deep
Beneath their blanket white,
1t fairly makes your father weep
To view the dreadful sight.
Now, when / was a little boy
With ardor | was fired
To shovel snow l thought Joy
A joy | much desired.
With happy shouts I've shoveled snow
From off surface great
Ii was frozen pond, YOU know,
Wherein ] wished to skate"
That lad to whom the parent spake
Responded with grin.
And from the tale he seemed TO take
proper moral in.
And out he sped. His toll to share.
His father went anon;
He found the snow still waiting there.
But Jmmie's skates We're gone
Los Angeles Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
DanviIle junction Grange

Danville Junction Grange had a ST.
Valentines program. Saturday evening,
Feb. Is. Mrs. Annie NJ Arris gave IA
history of st. Valentines Day, and Miss
Madeline Knaut sang a solo, with en-
core. Valentine quotations were given
by the ladies. A five minute recess
was taken for. heart hunt, and Ar
thur Bickford won the prize for find
ing the greatest number of hearts.
Mrs. Carrie Gilbert and Miss Knaut
sang duet and Robert II. Richardson
gave a reading. Mrs. Alice Nevens
gave demonstration of the parcel
post. The evening closed with
clothespin contest, that is. each mem
Der was given a clothespin and some
crepe paper and was asked to dress
the PIN Mrs. Sadie Lawrence won the
prize for the most artistic dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
How Does II Look to You.

In circular letter sent out by Jona-
than Bourne, Jr. newspapers and in
diyidaals are asked for expression Of
opinion on the basic questions involved
in the granting of federal aid in road
Improvement. Sen, Bourne, as chair
man of the joint committee on federal
aid in the construction of post roads.
is anxious FOR an early report on the
consensus of opinion. He urges news
papers to put this matter before their
readers in any manner they may deem
best. and to notify him of the sub
stance of replies obtained. His COM
mittee has arranged the following
questions on which they would like to
hear from the public:
!. Should the Government make APP
preparations in aid of public roads?
2. On what roads should the first
Government appropriation, if made, be
expended: (a) all roads; Obj post roads
r. I. d and star routes); tc) main
Travelled market roads: td) main high
ways connecting important cities and
towns in state; te) trunk line, inter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, FED. L.
Russia importing wheat and showing a
hostile front in regard to Austrian de-
sires had a bullish effect, today, on prices
here. Despite an early break and anoth-
er at midday, the wheat market closed
steady at J to J net advance Corn wound
up iIa TO I above Saturday night; oats
unchanged to higher, and provisions va
rying from q off to a rise of q to 5 cents.
WHEAT-May 92zz; July 9ig; Sept. go.
cORN-May az; July 53ams; Sept. 54sms.
0ATS-May 34.fbs: July "a Sept "a
MESS PORK-May 49,; July l972am15.
LARD-May 1865; July 1862; Sept. 1922
ais.
SHORT RIBs-May 1882; July le55:
Sept 1860.
BUTTER-Easy: ereameries 2sdt95.
EGGS-liasy: receipts Ee5 cases: at
market, cases included. l7Mls: refrigera-
tor firsts Is; firsts lSGilSa.
POTATOES-Wcak receipts III cars;
Michigan 4Sm50: Minnesota 47@5o: Wis
consin i6Ml0.
RYE-No . 63663a
BARLEY-47iM1l.
TIMOTHY--275fi315.
CLOVER-12001tl956.
PORK-la67a.
LARD-l055
RIBS-9s7 n 1862!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

RICHMOND.

Mrs. Georginna f. S. Conley. wife
of Thomas Conley, died, about To- a.
NJ, Monday, at her home on South
Pleasant street. She had been in poor
health for the past year She left,
last fall. for Shirley, where she in
tended spending the winter with her
husband. a sawyer in mill there, but
about two months ago, owing To poor
health she was obliged to return home
and since then had been gradually
failing in health. Death was due to
complication of diseases. She was
born in Palmyra, Me-, in lS4S. Be
sides the husband. two daughters, Mrs
Mary Bunker of this town, and Mrs.
George Verrill of Portland. survive.
beside number of grandchildren
She was a member of the Congrega-
tiOnalist church. Beulah Rebekah
Lodge, also Mount Carmel Chapter, o
E. S. Funeral services will he held
al , p. NJ. Wednesday, Rev Charles
Hatch of the congregational church
officiating. The remains will he taken
to Brunswick for burial.
The last meeting of the Richmond
Lodge, l. o. o. F.. was visited by Har-
ry w. Reid of Augusta, as deputy
grand master. He invited Richmond
Lodge to hold a district meeting at
some time in the near future The
matter was not decided definitely but
the members thought favorably of the
proposition.
A basketball game has been arrane-
ed for Thursday evening. Feb. 20. at
the Opera house. The r. A C. team
will NAV Gnny HiOh Of 1.
is a return game, the r. A. C. team
being defeated, last week. in Augusta
The management wishes to announce
that the hall will be heated.
Mrs. Getchen Hatch, who is i'll at
her home on Main street with typhoid
pneumonia. remains in about the same
condition.
Arthur Bent of Lynn, Mass, is
passing few days with friends and
relatives in town.
E. G. McManus of Beverly, Mass,
has arrived in town and will have
charge of the turned work at the new
shoe factory
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newell were
recent visitors at the home of their
daughter. Mrs. z. NJ. Dwinal of Cam
den.
George w. Bates of New York CITY
was guest, recently. of his brother.
+. M. Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Southland are
passing few days. this week. in
Portland.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet, Wednesday after
noon. at the residence of Mrs. C. f
Hewitt.
A number of school children in the
village are having the humps
Leon Ladd of Waterville passed
Sunday with friends in town.
The Central Maine Power Co. has
nnlshed wiring the extension of the
new shoe factory for electric lights.
Town meeting in Richmond will be
held, Monday, March 3.
The dance to be given by the Y. O.
+. Club at the Opera house has been
postponed on account of death of one
OF the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
.jan3dtf

vator and Ill fob afloat, nominal; No. !
northern Duluth 1907 fob atloat. Bonded
wheat May closed 97s bid; July 97s bid.
CORN-Spot firm: export So fob ahoat
OATS-Spot steady.
PORK-Firm.
BEEF-Easy: mess 1900d2000
CUT MEATS-Steady.
LARD-Firm middle west 1065M1015.
COTTON SEED O1t-Firm: prime crude
520M527 prime summer yellow 655d6i5;
March $685. July GA.
BUTTER-Stea receipts 62S1 tubs;
creamery extras Sc; tirsts SSG35; seconds
3ld32A; thirds 5000; creamery held extras
49, asa: do. first 3id33; do. seconds 29am304;
do. thirds 2S6i29, state dairy finest 334d8;
good to prime 2qd33 common TO fair 24df
2S: process extras 26d26a; first 25M25a; sec
onds 22I23: imitation creamery first 24M
25; factory held 22n23a; factory current
make first 22lm23; do. seconds 2l@2l2; do.
thirds 1920; packing stock held 2G02l4
packing stock current make No. 20d2Oa:
No. 3 176i19
FGGS-Steady: receipts 1O.70s cases:
fresh gathered extras 2ld22; fresh gain
cred firsts 1920; seconds 19Qrl9i; thirds
lSdiSl; fresh dirtes 15al7. fresh gatnered
checks 13m15; refrigerator firsts 11h; sec
onds f5iM16: thirds and poorer IJaf15;
state, Pa. and nearby hennery whites
good to large new laid 25a26; do. selected
whites defective in size or quality 2lG3;
do. hennery browns %; do. gathered
browns and mixed colors 2da2l; western
gathered whites Plaza.
POTATOES-Ste Steady; Bermuda new Dbl.
400M550; Florida new 209dIi0o; Maine in
bulk per $50 lbs. 200n225; Long Island Dbl.
225d275: state bulw 100000: western bulk
1S7fi200; JERSEY sweets basket S5dtl50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Threatening TO wreck whole party
machines, high city officials and many
men prominent in business circles, the
New York police probe that has been
busily pushed here since summer. is
today declared to have at last begun
to strike bottom and to open mp Go
tham's greatest scandal in recent his
tory. With the confession of few more
police pawns in this game of gigantic
graft. it is now admitted that men in
the most exalted political and social
stations will be in a fair way to be
proven guilty of corrupt profting from
the vice of the town. If the able inves-
tigators who have followed this trail
in the face of tremendous opposition,
reach its end as they expect at pres
ent, il is assured that this city will ex-
perience a shock that must completely
change its political complexion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, FeD H.
Quotations on -four grain, millfeed
meal, hay and stray are strictly whole
sale for carload lots to jobbers All other
quotations represent prices to the re-
tailers1
BEEF-Dressed unchanged; whole cat
tie 1llMl2a.
BRAN-Unchanged 29a2S.50.
BUTTER-Unehanged northern $685. .
western 35a636.
CHEESE-Unchanged New York twins
1SaM19.
CORN-Lower; No yellow 5S.
EGGS-Lower; choice 30M3i; western %
ar.
FLOUR-Steady; mill shipments, spring
patents, 4S0d520
-HAY-Steady; No. l grade 21622
..LAMBS-Lower; spring l4lG15a
LARD-Higher pure 12s.
MIXED tEED-Firm, 23., $50
OATS-Lower: No. clipped white 40.
PORK-Unchanged; medium backs $3.50
G2S.75.
POTATOES-Unchang white l35Ml4O
SUGAR-Unchanged granulated 450.
VEAL S-JInchanged 10nl5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Auburn Grange.

Auburn Grange met Saturday eve
ming, Feb. Is, when a good program
was carried out. The pro tenn officers
were Chaplain, Mrs Ella Beals; Po-
mona, Mrs. Dora Townsend. Mrs.
Blanche Hathaway was the pianist
The chief address was by the State
Grange lecturer, b. Walker Mckeen of
F'ryeburg, his subject was Vocational
Training" Mr. Mckeen's son, the in
structor in the agricultural depart
ment at Leavitt Institute was present
and gave a talk along his line of work.
Ardon Tilton gave a reading relating
to Lincoln. and the lecturer, Mrs. Fla
villa Iuce read Lincoln's Speech at
Gettysburg" There were also quota
tons by the members, and general
discussion At the business session
several communications were read and
applications for membership were re-
ceived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Do You Want the Basket Willow?

IT may interest some of the Journals
farmer subscribers who have land too
wet for other crops, to know that the
L. $. Department of Agriculture is get
ting ready To fill requests for the bas-
lset willow cuttings grown last year on
its experimental farm at Arlington. Va
Distribution of these cuttings takes
place early in March and is not the
mere giving away of government ma
terial to persons who desire to get
something free, but it is required that
the recipient of cuttings shall make
report of treatment given them and
the results obtained. From 80 TO 100
cuttings are given To each person and
several select varieties are included in
each set.
The aim of the government is to Sc
cure information as to the best variety
for each locality since no one kind can
he relied upon to yield maxium results
ever a wide range OF territory. A sys-
tenn of selection which has been car
ried on for several years has already
indicate which strains show the best
basket willow characteristics for
American conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Looms have been known to dive down
from above after bait and get caught
by bobber trawl, but Saturday the
first instance of a seal getting hooked
on one of these devices was recorded.
AlonZo Fisher of Front street. South
Portland, one OF the best known trawl-
ers on the Cape, went out to under
run his bobher trawl Off Green island
and when he had nearly completed the
job he felt something tug at one of
the hooks. The critter pulled so hard
that Mr.. Fisher thought he had the
champion cod of the North Atlantic
almost within his grasp. and then it
began To play like fresh water pick
erel or a bass. Finally il came to the
top and Fisher saw that he had a seal.
which had grabbed the bait on the
hook and then tried to break away.
Fisher went right after the seal, but
the later showed fight, and so Fisher
called out to 4 man named Llttle1ohn
to come 10 his assistance. For half an
hour after the arrival of Littlejohn the
two men had a tussle with the SEAL the
animal diving and swimming as far as
it could and then being hauled back as
it became tired. At last a clip on the
head killed il and it was brought home
by Fisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

When man isn't afraid of the cook
she's his wife.
The marriage tie that binds does it
SO tightly II cuts right through to the
bone.
Where dog differs from some of
the rest of the family is he doesn't
want To go ON arguing u thing with
you after you have gone to sleep.-New
York Press. ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

The Portland Sunday Press tells of a
Rangeley dog that can speak several
words. He is a pure bred Scotch Collie
and is owned by Charles w. Berry of
Pickford's Camps. Rangeley, who has
had the dog since ii was six months
old, but has only been teaching him
about a month. Noble was raised by
John y. ingalls,, Riverview Kennel,
East Machias. He can speak five
words. 20. o. o." No" How"
Papa" and out" and his words are
plainly distinguishable. He has many
other intelligent tricks, dies, dances,
holds pieces of meat or cake on his
nose while his master counts any given
number, etc. A friend often speaks to
him over the telephone, saying Hello,
Noble" when he jumps upon a couch
beneath the telephone and answers
Bow" into the transmitter Mr.. Berry
On enc occasion asked him DO you
know where mother keeps the cake?'
Noble ran at once 10 the pantry door
saying MN, Nm" If his master says
do you love me?" Noble jumps and
kisses him very affectionately. He is
good -natured and fond Of children and
caused much amusement in the Inter-
mediate school recently by following
the pupils into the school room and
taking his position beside the teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

A large order for baskets to be used
in the sardine factory at Chameook
WAS received Il few days ago at Pleas
ant Point. and many are busy making,
hosting and taking baskets. Joe L..
Dana had carload of ash arrive last
week and another is on the way so
that the Indians win be kept busy for
several months, says an PASSPORT cor
respondent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
New Portland GRANGE.

The annual fair of the North New
Portland Grange will be held next
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10, at Mu-
sic hall. In the evening an entertain
ment sill be given followed by ball.
Mosher's orchestra of Pennington will
furnish the music and Miss Norton of
KingfeId will give readings. The Ia
dies of the Grange have been hard at
work for months making articles
which will be en- sale and large at
tendance is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Out door hiking has become more
popular than ever in and about New
York. II is believed that this new
craze will benefit boys and girls as we'll
as the men and women who are taking
it up. Just now Mayor Gaynor, Joseph
Choate, and score of other distin-
guisned graybeards are organizing a
walking club for themselves. Guardians
region of country tramping ground
the great American metropolis. are re-
porting that more than double the us
are these days touring beyond the city
limits in foul weather as well as fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Feb, Il.
rpot closed quiet Middling uplands
1870 do. gulf 1295 No sales.
Galveston quiet, 124; New Orleans
quiet. u .-l6. Savannah quiet Es;
Charleston nominal, ~: Memphis steady,
l2s
Net receipts for three days 1853.
Exports to Great Britain 1882; to France
ll52 To the Continent 16.3A
Stoek 7S7 S75
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Sheepscot Valley Grange.

Sheepscot Valley Grange of West Alma
held Neighbors' night meeting at their
hall. Saturday evening, Feb. Is, having
public meeting and calling the neigh
bors in to enjoy the evening with them.
A good number were present and the lee
turer furnished a fine program which
was much enjoyed by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Mr.. Tumulty says that the first syl
liable of his name is pronounced to
rhyme with rum" That spoils a lot
of jokes.-Boston Globe.
Does, doesn't it? Turn Tum-well
how did you say he pronounees the rest
of it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
MAccAeEEa

Grange was held Saturday evening.
but no regular program was carried
out Next Saturday a day meeting
will be held, when the lecturer, Mrs.
George H. Hascall will present n pro-
gram appropriate To Washington's
Birthday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18

Indulging it's natural bent. the Wa
terville Sentinel objects to the giving
away of scissors at the expense of the
State. and thinks that cork screws
would be better appreciated. Our up
river neighbor should remember that
this is not the special" covered bridge
session of 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-18
Tuesday, February ts, 1918.

The moral level of a government
cannot rise above the moral level OF
the citizens behind it-Raymond b.
Fosdick,