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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
Effective, Economical
Complexion Beautifier
(Julia orn in The ciubwomam

(Julia Orff in The Ciubwoman) +
One reason | so strongly recommend
mercolized wax is that it really takes
the place of several different cos
metics, saving time, patience and eX-
pense. 1t is better than any cleans
ing cream, better than any massage
cream. and better than any rouge. for
accomplishing the results for which
such articles are used. AS the wax
actually absorbs an old, faded or dis
colored cuticle. a little each day, the
underlying skin which gradually APP
pears, is clearer. softer, healthier hued
and more youthful than any cosmetic
made complexion. Spreading on a
thin coat of this wax at night, wash
ing it off mornings, in week or so
produces marvellous transformation.
Just one ounce of ntercolized wax, OBJ
tainable at any drugstore, will do the
work. There's nothing better to re-
move freckles, moth patches, liver
spots sallowness, blotches, pimples or
blackheads.
For wrinkles and loose, saggy skin.
invariably recommend face bath
ulade by dissolving ! OF. powdered
saxoaite in " pit witch hazel. This
has remarkable astringent and tonic
properties.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
Uric Acid In Meat
Clogs the Kidneys
Take Glass of Salts il Your Back
Hurts or Bladder Eothors.

If you must have your meat every
day. eat it. but flush your kidneys
with salts occasionally, says a noted
authority who tells us that meat
forms uric acid which almost paralyzes
the kidneys in their efforts to expel It
from the blood. They become slug
gish and weaken, then you suffer with
a dull misery in the. kidney region,
sharp pains in the back or sick head
ache, dizziness, your stomach sours.
tongue is coated and when the wealth
er is bad you have rheumatic twinges.
The urine gets cloudy, full of sedi-
ment, the channels often get sore and
irritated, oblisinG you to seek relief
two or three times during the night.
To neutIali2e these irritating acids,
to cleanse the kidneys and flush off
the body's urinous waste get four
ounces of Jad Salts from any phar-
macy here;s take "a tablespoonful in a
glass of water before breakfast for
few days and your kidneys will then
act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid of grapes and lemon
Juice, combined with lithia, and has
been used for generations to flush and
stimulate sluggish kidneys, also to
neutralize the acids in urine. so it no
longer irritates, thus ending bladder
weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive: cannot in
jure, and makes a delightful efferves-
cent lithia water drink. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
Findings in Russell
WiIlCase Reported.

Cambridge, Mass. Oct 20.-The
findings in the second trial of the
Russell will case. in which claimant
from North Dakota seeks sons share
of the estate of the late Daniel Rus
sell of Melrose, were reported to
counsel for both sides. today, by Gill
bert a. A. Pevey, the master who con-
Quoted the hearing. The text of the
finding will be filed With the court,
next week.
The first trial on the petition of
Dakota Dan" as the North Dakota
claimant is known. that he is Daniel
Blake Russell, consumed seven months
and ended in the dismissal of the Pc
tition. The second trial which was
taken on an appeal to the supreme
court, occupied nearly year.
During the first trial the Russell
family Acknowledged as the missing
son, Daniel Blake Russell, a man
from Fresno, Cal. popularity known as
Fresno DAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
COURT AT MACHiAS.
Defence Wins in Patten VS.. Stuart
a Disagreement-Cther Cases.

Machias, Me, Oct. 1.-The case of
Theresa Patten VS.. Nellie Stuart,
administrator, both of Eastport, was
started at Saturday mornings session
of the supreme court and occupied the
entire day. verdict for the defense
was given by the jury, late Saturday.
The attorneys for the plaintitf were;
McGaIrigle and Newcomb of East
port for the defence, f. w. Pike.
Calais, W. K. Pattangall of Water
Vile.
l. +. Newcomb opened the case for
the plaintiff. outlining the. facts and
stating cause for action Mrs. Patten
seeks to recover the sum of $l029. for
her services as housekeeper for Will
lam Stuart, now dead, for six years
at $3.50 per week, saving that Mr.
Stuart had agreed to pay her that
sum.
Mrs Nellie Stuart defends on the
ground that Mrs. Patten had made an
agreement with Mr.. Stuart whereby
the PLAINTIFF should have a home in
Stuart's house with the privilege of
taking boarders, if she would care for
him and do his work.
After being out for liz hours and
failing to, reach an agreement, the
jury was discharged by Justice Ham
son, late Monday forenoon, In the suit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
THE LATE WILLIAM REED.
School Teacher, Prospector and Editor,
He Had Varied Career.

Taunton, Mass, Oct. 20.-As school
teacher, prospector and editor. Will
lam Reed, who died at his home here,
yesterday, had varied career. After
his graduation from Harvard, in 1864,
he began newspaper work IN Fail XIV
er. In 1866, he went to Helena, Mont,
to take charge of the first newspaper
started in Montana. Wishing to see
the Pacific coast. he turned prospect
tor and made his way alone through
many perils to Oregon and California
He returned East, in 1870, and after a
brief period of newspaper work in
Providence went to Erie. Pa, to be-
come principal of the High school. A
few years later he came to Taunton
and with his brother bought daily
paper with which he maintained his
connection through the remainder OF
his life. He served two terms as rep
resentative and one as state senator.
AR Reed was - years old and a
native of Newburyport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

Almost simultaneously with the find
ing of the body of Spence Abel at
Gloucester, the body of William Goss
was found floating in the bay off Min
OTIS Light, Scituate, by Thomas l..
Dwyer. a lobster fisherman. With
Charles S. Bonney. Abel and Goss were
drowned in Gloucester harbor, early
Sunday morning, Sept IS, when their
power boat Abbie E. was run down
and sunk by the schooner Rhodora.
All three men lived in Beverly, The
body of Goss was clothed in blue
suit, blue stockings and white canvas
shoes 1t was brought to Scituate and
viewed by Medical Examiner Peterson
of bingham. In one pocket was yacht
cub receipt for s., made out to wv.
A. Goss."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

When Drs LASER and Bishop made
pomade by mixing scales of dandruff
and vaseline. which they afterwards
rubbed on a guinea pig, they were con-
tributing to scence more than they
knew. The application of the salve
caused the pig to lose its hair and be-
come bald.
This was merely one of the prelimi-
nary steps which made possible the
discovery of Newbro's Herpicide. After
establishing beyond question the exist
ence of the dandruff germs. remedy
Was needed to kill this parasite.
There was nothing which would do
this until Newbros Herpicide was
placed upon the market. Being the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
Head and NOstrils
Stuffed from Cold
"Papc's Cold Compound ends colds
and Grippe in few hours-Tastes
nice-Acts gently.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking a dose of
"Papes Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming. relieves sick headache, dizziness,
feverishness, sore throat sneezing'
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up Quit blow
ing and snufiling. Ease your throb-
bling head--nothing else in the world
gives such prompt relief as "Pape's
Cold Compound, which costs only %
cents at any drug store. 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice, and
causes no Inconvenience. Accept no
substitutc.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
How You May
Throw Away Your Glasses!

The statement is made that thousands
wear eyeglasses who do not really need
them. If you are one of these unfor
tunates. then these glasses may be
running your eyes instead of helping
them Thousands who wear these win
dows" may prove for themselves that
they can dispense with glasses II they
will get the following prescription filled at
once: Go to any active drug store and
bottle with water and drop in one Optic
ma tablet With this harmless liquid so
luton battle the eyes two to four times
daily, and you are likely to be aston
tshed at the results right from the start
Many who have been told that they
have astigmatism, eye-strain, cataract
sore eyelids, weak-eyes, conJunctiVitls
and other eye disorders, report wonder
full benefits from the use of this prescfip-
ton Get this prescription filled ana
use it; you may so strengthen your eyes
that glasses will not be necessary
Thousands who are blind, or nearly so
or who wear glasses would never have
required them if they had cared for their
eyes in time. Save your eyes before it
is too late Do not become one OF those
victims of neglect. Eyeglasses are on
ly like clutches and every few years
they must be changed to fit the ever
weakened condition, so better
see if you can. like many others, get
clear healthy, strong, magnetic eyes
the prescription here given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

Edgar A. Burcher, a boy of II, was
killed, Sunday morning, while raising
a telephone pole in Washington, near
the Hinsdale, Mass. town line. He
was pinned to the ground and his
skull fractured. One of the condi-
lions in far back places is that farm
ers who want telephones must build
their own pole lines to the main trunk,
and Burcher was assisting in setting
poles on private land. He came from
Pennsylvania, 10 days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
A Guinea Pig Helped in The Discovery So
OF the Germ that Causes Dandfuil

first recognized remedy for dandruff. it
has long been called the original
remedy Herpicide, eradicatess dam
druff. prevents falling hair and stops
itching of the scalp. Don't take d
substitute; you can always get the
genuine, article. 3s 49,
Newbro's Herpicide in soc. and s1.00
sizes is sold by all dealers who guar
antee it, to do all that is claimed. II
YOU are not satisfied your money will
be refunded.
Applications may be obtained at
good barber shops.
Send loc in postage or silver. for
sample and booklet to The Herpicid1
Co, Dept. r, Detroit. Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

banquet of the Berean brotherhood
was held in the Penney Memorial
church, Monday evening, and was
we'll attended in spite of the rain. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, II. E. Ord
way; vice president, G. a. Brooks: see
end vice president. F. A. Howard; third
vice president, c. A. Plummer; teach
er, Geo. Z. Gay; secretary, p. NJ. Boyn-
ton: treasurer. !. E. Keller. Remarks
were made by Geo. E. Gay, John e.
X eiler, Rev. F. {. Wright, A. G. Wright,
NJ. D.. Theo f. Keller. Rev. c. G..
Mosher and IL. Humphrey. The meet
ing ended by the singing of several
selections from good old-fashoned
HYMNS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

No police officer at the central sta
ton, Cambridge, Mass, heard the ex-
plosion when the outer door of a safe
in grocery store 400 yards distant
was blown off. early Monday, by rob
bers. 1t is believed that the robbers
were frightened away. The inner door
of the safe was not forced and the
funds We're found intact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
Servians Order
Troops withdrawn.

Belgrade, servia. Oct. 2o.-The Ser
Wan government. today, notified the
European Powers that it had ordered
its troops to withdraw Immediately
behind the Albanian frontier fixed by
the peace conference held in London
at the conclusion of the first Balkan
war. This step complies with AUS
tria s ultimatum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21
To Investigate Ship Construction.

Washington. Oct. 20 Investigation
OF ship construction to mike ocean
passenger traffic safe. particularly
from fire at sea. was proposed in a
resolution. today, b. Senator Weeks.
The President would appoint COM
mittee of three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

of James w. little of Lubec VS.. the
Liverpool, London and Globe Insur
ance Co.
An automobile case occupied the at
tention of the court, Monday George
+. Ross, claims to have purchased
second hand automobile of Foster F.
Reynolds of that town which he says
was falsely represented TO him. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

declares Reynolds told him the car
was in good running order and that
as matter of fact, it was worn tout
and worthless The defence declares
the car was as represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

]. r. Frederick of Worcester. Mass.
who passed Sunday with friends in
Augusta. has gone to Prince Edward
ISlaad on q vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

Herbert Samuel, postmaster general
of Great Britain. was received by
President Wilson. Monday, and later
visited Vice President Marshall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

Parcel post merchandise going OUT
OF the British Isles during the first
bah of 1913, aggregated $4,000, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-21

Capital Aerie No. 1860, +. O. F., held
its regular meeting, Monday evening.
and in spite of the fact that the wealth
err was of a rather an undesirable ma
ture a good sized number were pres
ent. Following the meeting the initia-
ton of candidates took place, at the
conclusion of which sandwiches and
coffee We're served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27

and remained there after President
Hodges took charge. Mrs. Watson
was awakened about tour.thirty
O'Clock by her sisters struggles for
breath. A physician was summoned
at once, but Miss Robbins had passed
away before he arrived. Heart
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
WIFI HOLD
RECEPTION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CONGREGATION TO CONSIDER
SIGHT FOR NEW BUILDING TO-
NIGHT.

The congregation of the First Pres
byterian church will hold a reception
this evening. at the church, at which
time the matter OF selecting a site for
the erection OF the proposed new
church building. will be taken up and
probably disposed Of,
Several lots will be considered,
though one located near the business
center OF town will probably be select
cd as the most desirable location.
The church has had under consider
atlcn fer number OF years, the build.
ing OF a handsome church in this city
and have been unable to agree on a
location, though it is now thought the
matter is ripe and the lot will be pur-
chased ana immediate steps taken for
the erection Of a church.
The present quarters of the Presby'
terrain congregation have been entirely
Inadequate to this congregation lUr u
long time and the idea OF a new church
is meeting with hearty response from
the church members and friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
Party Ends ,ly
In. Murder
UNBIDDEN GUEST CAUSES FATAL
ARGUMENT.

.UNIONToWN, PAS Jan. 2I.-Henry
Brooks, aged 26, went;to the birthday
rarity of Isaac Croson, aged 80. near
Continental, last night. At the height
Of the evenings festivities, Croson is
said to have ordered Brooks woman
icompanion out OF the house because
he had not invited her to the party
An argument ensued, when Brooks
said if his friend had to go he. TOO
would leave. He asked his host for
his hat.
Brooks and his compapion wer"
standing in front OF the door when
Croson came downstairs. Witnesses
say that Croson handed Brooks his hal
and as he turned held s%otgun muz'
z!e within a few inches OF mis- head and
pulled the trigger. Brooks fell to the
ground. his head almost severed from
his body. The "unbidden guest" was
spattered with blood. Croson Is. LOCK-
cd in the county jail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
MISS BARNES
PASSES. AWAY
IN NEW YORK
ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN Wo.
MEN IN FAIRMoNT DIED sATUR.
DAY EVENING FROM EFFECTS
OF A SURGICAL OPERATION.

Miss Lucie Barnes, one Of the best
known women OF the city, died on Sat.
urday in New York hospital from tho
effects Of a surgical operation under.
gone few days ago.
Saturday morning message was re.
ceived here from her brothes, Charles
II. Barnes, announcing her serious
condition, and her sisters, Mrs. Dallas
Leonard and Mrs. ]. L. Hall made preD-
arations TO leave at once. A second
message at noon announced slight I'M.
provemcnt. but later in the day anoth
Ier message advised them 10 come at
once. The news OF her death was re.
celyel here when the sisters were at
the station awaiting the arrival OF No
Z to"carry them 10 her bedside.
The news Of the death OF Miss
Barnes carried vide spread sorrow 10
her many friends in this city and VI.
cini:y.
Last May following the death Of her
father, Mr.. Thomas Barnes, which oc
Cured after a long illness, Miss Barnes
left for New York TO spend the sum.
mer and winter with her brother, Mr..
Chas. Barnes. She was not in COOL
health and on Wednesday underwent
an operation In the Sloan hospital.
She was thought to be recovering wheh
she was taken worse suddenly. The
news OF her death was severe shock
TO her family and friends.
Deceased was daughter Of the late
Thomas II. and Eliza Dorsey Barnes,
end was a member OF an old and high.
ly respected family. Her mother died
several years ago all her father in
May OF 1912. Miss Barnes was de-
vout member OF the Diamond Street
NJ. E. church and was actively engaged
IN the various departments of church
work. She had been a devoted daugh-
ter in her home and greatly beloved
by her brother and sisters, three Of
whom survive, namely, Mrs. Leonard.
Mrs. Hall and Mr.. Chas. Barnes.
Mr., Barnes left New York this
morning with the remains and will
probably arrive at g:t3 in the morn.
ing. Until his arriv8: no funeral ar
engagements will be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
RE-DISTRICTING
Of THE STATE
TAYLOR GEORGE, SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
HAS PLAN FOR REDIsTRIcTINe
THE STATE.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Jan. 81
A bill providing for the re.district
ing OF West Virginia into six instead
CT the present FIVE congressional dis,
trlcts, resulting from the increase in
population shown by the 1910 census,
Is to be submitted in the House, prob
ably this week, by Speaker W. Tay'
Tor George, of Barbour county. The
speaker stated last night that the bill!
nearing completion and will likely
be ready for presentation with few
changes ebout today.
Under the provisions OF the bill the
aew First district would be composed
eli the counties now forming the Sec
end district. with the exception Of
Mouongalia and Randolph, adding Up
shur.
The second district would be formed
OF the counties of the present First
district dropping Harrison and adding
Monongalla.
The Third district would be made up
Of the counties In the present Fourth
district with Harrios nand Lewis add
ed and Roane and Jackson dropped,
The Fourth district would retain u
part OF the counties in the old Third
district and would consist of the coun,
lies of Kanawha, Clay, Fayette, Mich
BIAS, Pccahontas, Webster and Ran
dolph.
The Fifth would be composed Of
parts of the old Third and Fifth includ'
ing Greenbrier, Summers, Raleigh,
Mercer, Mcdowell, Wyoming and
Mingo.
The new Sixth would be made up OF
boone, Lincoln, Wayne, Cabell, Put
nam, Jackson, Mason and Roane.
The new First would be the small
est, with population of about 10000,
and the new Third the largest with
2I4,OOO. All are nominally RepubIi'
can. In the late election Wilson car.
ried all six.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
Died
MARY A. WEST, AGED WOMAN OF
MANNINGToN DISTRICT, PASS
ED AWAY SUNDAY.

Mrs. Mary A. West, an aged resi-
dent of Logansport. died Sunday at
her home after an Illness from a COM
plication CT diseases incident TO Oh
age. She was aged "A years and 20
days.
Deceased was the wife OF James T.
Wec!., and is survived by four children
namely, Mrs. Jas. L. Thorn, B. g.
West, Mrs. Hnlda Sturm and James
West. Twenty.four grand children and
one great grand child survive. Funer'
al services will be held on Tuesday at
l o'clock from her late residence
Undertaken Huey, of Lumberport, in
charge. ~, - g. .y,,.xs - ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
Wire Broke
HIGH TENSION TROUBLE DELAY
ED THE TROLLEY SERVICE IN
cLARKseURG FIFTEEN MIN.
UTES.

The high tension wire OIL the inter
urban line was broken in two places
this morning. BY using both the Jay
enne power plant and the Consolida
ton Coal Company's plant at Rutchin
son, only fifteen minutes time was
lost. This time was consumed in us
ing the telephone lines preparatory to
turning In the switches at the power
plants. No time was lost in this this
city but the service was delayed in
C!arksburg enc quarter of an hour.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF
LIQUOR LICENSE
rn WHnM IT MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that Ernest
NnCoy has filed his application with
the undersigned City Clerk for trans
fer OF a certain City License hereto
fore granted and issued toJ W. Irwin
to sell, offer, and expose for sale,
solicit and receive orders for, spiritu'
Gus liquors. wine. porter, ale, beer
md drinks of like nature at retail, in
he Manley Hotel Building, Corner OF
Jefferson and Meredith streets, Third
ward, City of'Fairmont, Marion coun'
ty, West Virginia, for the year begin
ming July l, 1912, and ending on and
with the SOth day of June, 1913, te
the said Ernest mccoy. said business
10 be carrIedion by said McCoyat the
same place provided for IN the origin
al license.
And notice is further given that said
application will be presented to tht
Common Council of the City of Fair
mont, for further consideration and
action thereon at the session of said
Council to be held on the 18th day o.
February, 1913, or as soon thereafter
as possible.
Given under my hand this the 2Srt
day OF January, 1918,
n MFEEER
1slSSt. a. lSSoE tTFSoiSE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-27
RAIN PREDICTED
BY WEATHER Nan

WASHINGTON, Jau. 27.A-PresSurt
distribution over the northern hemi
sElere today, according TO the weekly
weather bureau bulletin, indicates that
after some rains and SHOWS tonight
and Tuesday from the. upper IaN
region eastward, the weather will BIT
generally fai~ over the middle and
northern districts east of the Missis'
sippi river during the first half OF the
week. while IN the south there Will
be rains. Following the east ward
r0vement of a depression now over
the upper lake region and Ontario"
gays the bulletin, there will be a
considerable fall in temperature north
of the Ohio river and IN the lower
Missouri and upper Mississippi val
legs. but no unusually low tempera'
lures are expected,
"a disturbance will appear over the
north Pacific coast and British Column
bia early in the week attended by
rains and SHOWS. 1t will move east
ward and southeastward, reaching the
northern plains States Tuesday OF
Wednesday and the eastern districts
by Thursday will be- followed by rIsi
ing pressure sand lower; temperatures
that will reach the northeastern por'
ton of rt:le' country by the end OF
he week, sby; which time another dis
tlrbance should appear in the faI
northwest"