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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

feel quite convinced that Mr.. Dupois
will make a good husband"
Aunt Jane tried again. do you
mean to tell me, Melissa. that"
Il mean to tell you that a fat man
is a dignified man." said Mrs. Merri.
wild. impressively. People recognize
1t at once. OF course, II he happens
to slip and fall on an Icy pavement,
the shallow and unthinking are moved
10 mirth to q greater extent perhaps
than II the misfortune had happened
to light weight. The same. II his hat
blows of and he has to chase II. ad-
nit all that, but you let fat man
enter a room and he'll command at
tention. and when he speaks he's lis
tened to respectfully. II it's in q res
taurant. he'll be waited on before any
body else. All he has got to do is
crook his finger. A waiter knows
that a fat man is liberal. or course,
there are exceptions to that, but Mr..
Dubois isn't one Of them"
Il can see perfectly we'll that you"
Aunt Jane commenced.
"A fat man has his feelings and
emotions just the same as anyone
else" Mrs. Merriwid went on. He's
just as sensitive, and he appreciates
kindness just as much as you
would. There seems to be an impress.
sion that double chin puts its own
er outside the pale of humanity in
some respects"
I'm quite sure ! never thought so"
said Aunt Jane.
And II there's anything more en-
chanting than a fat mans smile, I'd
like to know what it is" pursued Mrs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
MELISSA REALIZES WHAT MIGHT
BE.

MY dear Melissa, ! had no idea
that you took him seriously" said
Mrs. Merriwid's maternal maiden aunt
Jane in tones OF remorse.
Mrs. Merriwid dabbed her eyes with
a little wad OF pocket handkerchief
and then fixed them reproachfully on
her relative.
why shouldn't I take him serious
ly?" she demanded.
Aunt James manner was embar'
raised. well. my dear-er-you
know Mr.. Dupois isn't-well. you
know. he's rather-what you might
call"
Inclined to embonpoint?" said Mrs.
Merriwid. We'll. suppose he is.
Well admit that he's full bodied
that he's stout-corpulent, II you like.
Is that any reason why the finger OF
scorn should be pointed at him."
"N.no," replied Aunt Jane. only
you know"
Nobody loves a fat man. sup.
pose you were going to say" suggest
ed Mrs. Merriwid. We'll. you're mis-
taken about that. It may be that a fat
man isn't popular in a crowded street
car or an open boat, but ] don't know
that his adipose tissue gets him dis
liked anywhere else. Tailors love him
and generally his family does, II he
treats them we'll"
Fat people are always good ma.
tured," Aunt Jane conceded.
Il won't go as far as that" said
Mrs. Merriwid. Some Of the mean.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
Improving constantlnople.

Constantinople's scheme for a met
ropolitan electric line is well under
way. 1t includes the formation Of
what is known as the Ottoman Met
ropolitan company, capitalized at
$5,0000O0 for the purpose Of build
ing and operating the line. Work is
to be finished as far as Pancaldi in
four and half years from October l,
1912, according to the terms OF the
contract, and the rest will follow
within a ten-year period. A new
bridge over the Golden Horn will be
part Of the work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
HIs Manifold Aspect.

Small Boy-Mummy. is It really true
that the devil has horns and q club
foot?
The Mother-Ah, my dear, some
times the devil appears In the shape
of a very handsome and charming
young man.
Small Boy (pityinEiy)-oh. mummy
you're thinking Of Cupid.--Londo1
Punch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
oon.supported Swing.

tened to anchors. The swinging mo-
ton is produced by propellers fitted
to the car, and the car can move in
curves within the same space inclosed
by the anchor ropes. To permit pas
sengers to enter the car, the balloons
are pulled down by means Of the GEN.
trail cable, which is wound up on q
drum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Fish stories are getting worse ev-
cry year. The last story Of the man
who caught a bass with live mouse
In it's stomach reminds one Of the
days Of Jonah and the whale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

A lawyer in Berlin wants q royal
princess arrested because she Dor
rowed money from him on false pre-
lenses and refused to pay her debts.
After awhile royalty viii not have
any privileges left
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

The Scientific American says dis
ease germs can penetrate eggs and
the shells are no protection. This
vigilance In watching for the microbe
is externally trying on the nerves.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

What q woman wears shows what
she is, says a clergyman in discussing
morality and dress. There is no gain
saying the fact that some OF the cur
rent fashions are indeed illuminat-
Ing and revealing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Death is merely habit" says a
member of the National New Thought
Alliance. But, like stopping to look
at the score board, it seems hard to
break.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

The question has now been raised
whether woman originally came be-
fore man. No one, however, will deny
that be that as It may she has been
after him ever since.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Paris dressmakers may presently
discover that they are in error in as
suming that the women of the world
will tolerate any kind Of styles having
the Paris label
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

That health officials advice to kiss
as much as you please will have about
as much effect as previous proclama-
tons from health officials to refrain
from OSCILLATION.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Accidents will happen even in the
best regulated families, but the best
regulated families minimize the
chances by driving their automobiles
carefully.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Rembrandt IL found to have prac-
decd his signature before signing
paintings, giving the experts more
work on the spurious.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Cricket, Il appears, has some In
hsrent virtue after al, for an English
Vouth. Who had been dumb for ten
years suddenly spoke while playing
ne gamA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

1T Is hard to detect ten-dollar
counterfeit bill" Sure. Nobody can
keep one long enough to become IA
miliar with its features.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

stefanssoh's claim to the discovery
AZ the blond Eskimos IL disputed By
three trappers. The essential question
4 whether q beauty secret 10 involved.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
One Kind.

81 love the noises of the woods"
Then l suppose you like the bark
OF the dogwood?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Women's styles are extending to
Aeroplanes. The Russian government
is building an aeroplane with diaphan-
Gus wings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Naturally, II some lady is due to
lose a $4,000 Diamond brooch at
every ball there's some reason for
going to balls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
Ita Kind.

Il understand they are going TO put
up q plant for the making Of aviatoH'
supplies"
Then / suppose u win b an air
plant"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

When autos get within reach Of
the poor man the rich will take to
fying.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Those Palm beach suits for men
leave the bonner sex nothing much
TO say about the silhouette skirts for
women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
BALLooN-SUPPoRTED SWING
Ingenious Device, Patented In Eng
land and Germany, Has Car Sus-
pended From Huge Bags.

This ingenious swing, recently pat
ented in England and Germany, has
car suspended from two balloons,
which are held captive by ropes fas-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

The man who swiped judges golf
balls and was fined $15 by the owner.
should consider himself lucky that he
didn't get life sentence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

That man who has filed eight claims
because Of falls caused by banana
skins is slipping into some easy
money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

II is not believed that the wild
man" captured near San Francisco is
an early visitor TO the exposition out
there.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Pockets for women is the newest
slogan. Surely, but they will have
to wear some clothes to put pockets
In.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Where to spend the summer IL no
longer a family issue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

ons good thing about q butchering
contest is that people who do not
care for such things needn't attend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

With two tail-end baseball teams st.
Louis becomes an object Of pity rather
than of contempt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

The slit skirt has completely re-
futed the old superstition that most
girls are bowlegged.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

A big crook. when he is caught Of
ten demonstrates his ability to sQueal
louder than a little one.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

And many a thoughtful topper get
fuller than he thinks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Almost time to take the moth balls
out OF that heavy overcoat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

The fair head that's unbalanced by
. hat isn't much OF a head. after all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

However. there is such thing ~
becoming Injured to the slit skirt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Why strain at a diaphanous gown
and swallow a bathing suit?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Sure Proof.
There were bad spirits at that
spiritualistic seance / attended last
night"
Why, could you smell 'em?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

Something we will soon see in every
newspaper in the country: DO your
Christmas shopping early"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09

BAXTER SPRINGS. KANSAS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-09
Baxter Springs News

cHAs. L. SMITH, Editor & Owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
WISCASSET

Mr. and Mrs. John Dow have been
passing a few days with their daughter,
Mrs. Elwell Simpson. in Skowhegan
Mr.. and Mrs. f, H. Albee and daugh-
ter, Marion, left, Monday. for California.
where they VIII remain indefinitely.
Mrs, Pedro Gillett of Kingston, Pa. is
in town, called here by the death of ner
father, Mr. Nathaniel Lincoln.
Mrs. J. NJ. Wyman Of Damariscotta
was in town, last week, preparing heI
house ON Federal street, for occupancy.
Miss Winnie Gorham is at home from
Caribou for a few days
Mrs. Joseph Tucker has been in Boston,
the past week, visiting friends
The remains of Mrs. Alfred West, who
died at the home of her daughter in Lis
bon Falls, was brought here for burial,
last Friday afternoon.
Mrs, George f. Pushard. Florence ana
Elma Pushard, are i'll Gardiner for a few
days.
Funeral services for the late Nathaniel
Lincoln, who died at his home on Lincoln
street Wednesday afternoon. were held.
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Job Moore off
cated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
BlUNCER RUINS 10000, 900
TWO-CENT PANAMA STAMPS

Washington, Jan. 20-More than 10000,
900 two-cent stamps of the Panama Ex-
position series have been destroyed by
the postoffice department because of an
error in the printing
All the stamps bore the inscription
"Gatun Locks" but the beautiful view
set forth represented San Pedro Miguel.
The department, not wishing to subject
itself to criticism ordered the entire Is
sue destroyed. The error on the die will
be corrected, new plate made and a fresh
supply printed 1t is doubtful If one of
the wrongly printed stamps ever reaches
the public.
The new issue will bear the inscription
Panama Canal. Never before has so
vast a quantity of stamps of 2 single
type been destroyed. especially one that
had never been issued.
The one. five and lo-cent stamps COM
memorating the exposition were placed
on sale on Jan. I, but the set Is yet In
complete. because of the mistake IN print
ing those of two-cent value. Se
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
VASS SAL BORO.

CROSS Hilton account of the
storm, Friday night the X. o. It. NJ.
will have their Dance Thursday night,
Jan. %.
George Tobey has returned from a
visit with friends in Grangerville,
n. b.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Dickey, also
Mrs. Salome Clark of South Vassal
boro, were guests. Sunday. at w. n.
Tobeys.
Mrs. B. X. Wood is ON the sick list
suffering from an attack of bronehi-
It's
Mrs. Harry Miller of South Vassal-
bero is stopping with Mrs. Eta Bus
sell. for a short time.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ l.. Sabins and
daughter, Erlena, of South Vassalboro
We're the guests. Sunday, of Mr.. and
Mrs Melvin Tobey
James johnson of Vassalboro was q
business caller, Saturday, on the hill
James Field of Sidney and Charles
Chase of Waterville were on the hill
last week, packing apples for F. A
Wing
Mrs. Clara Perley was the guest o!
Mrs d. b. Marden. recently.
Mrs. w. A Austin, who has beer
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Rice of Milford, Mass, returned home
Saturday.
Mi and Mrs. Fred Harnden of East
Vassalboro were callers, Sunday. at G
S. Randalrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
Sunday School Athletic League.

The committee of arrangements for
the starting of the Sunday School Ath-
letic League of Waterville and vicin-
ity announces that the Senior League
Will open its schedule. Thursday eve
ming &C this week, at the Coburn Glass
ical Institute gymnasium. The basket
ball games scheduled for this night are
Congrcgationalist VS.. Unitarian. and
BAPTIST \ and Methodist. The commit
tee IS very anxious that every school
be represented. Several have not been
hard from and any tams interested can
get in toucn WIFI the committee, con-
sist!ng of Everett Reed, Lawrence
Jones and Charles, Jordan. E, II. Stev-
ems. assistant secretary of 4 he Rail
road Y. NJ. G. A.. is assisting the com
mttec and those Interested may tel
ephonc to him at lbs. The Senior
League includes those boys in good
standing between the ages of 16 and 10
The purpose of the league is TO promote
healthy interest in the Sunday
schools of the community through
clean sports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
TROYI

Mrs. Lelan Miller and Miss Florence
Mcclellan of Albion are visiting their
sister, Miss Evelyn Barker;
A treat is in store for the members of
the Reading Club at their next regular
meeting, Wednesday evening, Jan. 2. A
mock graduation, with all the extras,
will be given, followed by an antiquar-
ian supper. 3aI
A private whist party was held at the
Grange hail. Tuesday evening.
Miss Nellie Hillman arrived home from
Pittsfield, Saturday, called by illness.
George Garcelon purchased a pair of
work horses at Plymouth. last week.
Mrs. L. B. Harding is having her hay
pressed.
On account of. the weather. t..ere was
but small attendance at the dance al
the Grange hall, Saturday evening.
Rev. James Ainslee spoke at the Troy
Union church, Sunday afternoon.
Seven Star Grange win hold its install
lation of officers, jan "a.
The T. c. r. C. will meet at the Grange
hall, Jan. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
janzld4t

cial hour and refreshments were served.
Mrs. C. Percy Loder has been appointed
assistant in the Brown Memorial library.
Mrs, Marie Martin Slipped on the ice
one day last week, and sprained her left
arm badly. tat4 ata@ sr st5.5
Clinton was again visited by fire Sun
day morning. The saw milk formerly
owned by Arthur MeNally;i and the grisL
Mill, built by Cain & Hiebber but now
owned by the Central Maine Power Co.,
was destroyed by fire. 1t was only by
persistent hard work, which the men OF
Clinton are noted for, in case of fire. that
they saved the dwelling of VIM johnson,
which stood close by. Origin of the fire
is unknown.
Rev. Sidney Wakely, who has been in
poor health for some time. is very low.
Albion Richardson is confined to his
bed by Illness.
The students at the Clinton High school
| held a box social Friday evening, in the
town hall. Many of the boxes were
works of art. One sold for 81 As. Over s22
| was taken The social was held to pro-
cure money to purchase a drum for the
| school
| Mr. and Mrs Harold Cook of Water
vile are visiting Mrs. Arthur Richard
| son, Mrs Cooks sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
BELGRADE.

Charles T. Pmkham died Monday,
Jan, 90. Funeral services win be held
Thursday at II O'Clock at the Old
South church.
a concert and dance will be held at
Belgrade Grange hall, Friday evening,
Jan. "a under the auspices of the Senior
class of Belgrade High school. Musical
talent has been obtained from Colby
college. Refreshments viii be served
at intermission.
NORTH Joseph Morrow had the
misfortune to fall on a cake of ice.
sustaining an injury to his side, which
is causing him much trouble.
Mrs. A. NJ. Spaulding, who has been
quite i'll with rheumatic trouble, is
slightly improved,
d. II. Spaulding of Waterville. rep
resentative of the Central Maine
Power Co, visited his parents, Thurs
dav afternoon, coming by automobile.
f. w. Sturtevant of Waterville, a
prominent engineer on the Nj. c. r. r.,
passed Friday night with his son, r.
L. Sturtevant at the home of Joseph
Morrow.
Much interest is manifested in pre-
naring the entertainment for the
Washington school, which takes place,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
MADISON.

| \ very pleasant social event. Satur-
day evening, was Surprise party
ana informal wedding reception given
to Mr.. and Mrs James Herd, at the
| home of MI and Mrs. George Rush
worth, on Weston avenue About 20
guests We're present. \ musical pro-
gram Was rendered, consisting OF vo-
| cal solos by DR., r. a. Derbyshire Miss
Doris Reyes. Walter Rushworth a vo-
cal duet by Rev. and Mrs. j. A Beteh-
er; piano solo by Miss Alice Spear;
and a vocal solo by Mrs. Herd. Coffee,
waters and sandwiches were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herd We're presented
with a set of fancy cups and saucers
and tea kettle with alcohol lamp.
After the refreshments came an old
fashioned sing.
Byron Padham is unable to be in his
grocery store, this week, as he is suf-
fering from several assesses.
Charles A. Roberts of Buckfield ar
rived in Madison, Saturday night, and
is the guest Of Mrs T. A. Fogg, at her
home on Pine street Mr.. Roberts was
formerly 4 well known Madison bust
ness man, but went to Buckfield, last
Spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steward, who
have been enjoying a few days with
relatives in Madison, returned, Satur-
day, to North Arson
Supt. Guy f. Williams of the Scion
and Athens schools, was in Madison.
Monday. on business.
Mrs Nina Paine. who has been visit
ing friends in Boston and vicinity for
the past few weeks. returned Saturday
night. to Madison.
Arrangements have been made for
series of special eVangelistic services
to be held in the Arson Baptist church.
The meetings viii open, Feb. ,, and
will be under the leadership of Rev. j.
l.. Munroe Of Massachusetts.
JOHN BurWood has recently accept
ed position as night watch for the
Ma olson Village CORONATION, and
commenced his duties, this week. Since
the resignation of Mr.. Jellison. 4 week
ago. Deputy Sheriff T. $, Mckinney
has been acting as Waterman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
Wife Refuses to Ap=
pear Against Husband

Maynard Trmm, of this city, who
was arrested. Saturday on the charge
of assault and battery, was arraigned.
Monday morning, in the municipal
court, His arrest was occasioned by
alleged brutal treatment to his wife,
who was driven from her residence by
her husband, swearing and threaten
to kill her with an ak.
The trouble arose over the children,
one of whom having gone away to
pass the day. Besides abusing his
wife, Trimm, it is said, smashed up
a batch of bread and spilled the flour
all over the pantry floor.
Although Mrs. Trimm accompanied
an officer to the court, Saturday after
noon, to have a warrant issued, she
refused to appear against her hus-
band, Monday morning. Judge Mat
tieu allowed Mr.. Trinm his liberty
provided he paid the costs, which
amounted 10 about 81. He paid hi,
| bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-21
CLINTON.

Wednesday evening, Jan 10, a joint in
stalation Of the officers of Sebasticool<
Lodge No. 146, f. and A. M, and Fire
side Chapter l03. O. Il. $, was held in
Masonic hall. Prayer was offered by
Rev !. l.. Sanders of the +. Is. church.
after which the Masonic officers were
installed by Mr.. Wilbur Holt, assisted by
J. f. Rolf, as marshal, Following are
the officers for the coming year: Wor-
shipful master. w. r. Brown; senior
warden, G. Lee Stewart junior warden.
l.. l.. Eastman; treasurer. f. l.. Besse;
secretary A. w. Low; senior deacon, b.
sC. True; junior deacon, r. f. Stinchfeld;
senior steward, r. S. Higgins; junior
steward, l.. A. Harmon Tyler, J.. f.
Roundy; marshal. j. f. Rolf
The following officers of the o. +. =.
V ere installed by Mrs. Lottie Cain, as
sisted by Mrs. Jennie Stewart, as mar
shall: Worshipful matron, Addie +. Holt;
worshipful patron, A. w. Low; assistant
matren, Mary Roundy; secretary, Lizzie
NJ. Holt: treasurer, Martha Wiley; Con-
ductor, Ionic Pickett; assistant conduc-
tor. Lottie Wakely; chaplain. Emma
PAWS; marshal, Stella VIM; pianist
Jennie Merrill; Adah, Mary Besse; Ruth,
Annie Spaulding; Esther. Jennie Run
nels; Martha, Hattie Brown; Electa,
Jennie Stewart; warden, Estelle Rich
ardson; sentinel, Lester Roundy. vote
of thanks was extended by the members
of each lodge to their Installing officers,
who have received much praise for the
manner in which they executed the
work. After the work, there was So