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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18


Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Weeks and son
Carl of Newton. Mass, formerly of this
town, are here for n twoweeks visit
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G..
cage and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weeks
MIR. and Mrs. viii Phillips and the
Misses Kathleen and Lucille Philips
visited. Sunday. relatives in Cerinna.
T.. w. Hunt has gone to Houlton to
Join Mrs. Hunt and daughter, who
have been visiting relatives for 10 days
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Emery and
son of Monroe. who have been guests
of Dr. and Mrs. f. A. Porter, have re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Parks and her
mother. Mrs. Stanley of Boston arriv-
ed in town, Saturday, for visit with
his brother o. F. Parks.
Mrs L. r. Roberts, who has been re-
ceiving treatment at Waterville hos
pital. returned. Saturday, to his home
MIR. and Mrs. w. G. Humphrey and
baby and Mrs. ID. l.. Allen, who have
occupied a cottage at Moose pond fol-
a few weeks. returned home, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Martin and baby
and Mr. and Mrs. Rae Butler left, Sat
urday, for Moose pond, where they vii
occupy the Graves cottage, for twe
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Orin Harris and baby
left, Saturday, for Etna, where MIR
Harris has employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Butler left. Sat
urday, for Bakers Island, Mt. Des-
ert. to visit Mr.. and Mrs. George Con-
nor at the Baker Island lighthouse.
Mrs. Harry johnson and daughter
MERIDA left. Saturday, for a visit in
Exeter. n. H., with her sister. Mrs. A,
G. Hooper.
Mrs. G.. r. Haskell and daughter
Miss Ethel Haskell. who have passed
two weeks at Ocean Park, returned
home. Saturday. They We're aceompa-
MED by MIR. and Mrs. G. G. Fletcher OF
Chattanooga, Tenn, who have beer
with them at Ocean Park.
Mrs. II. r. Getchell and Mrs, S. r
Haines were. Saturday, in Bangor.
Mrs. j. r. Gilman Of Newport was
the guest, Saturday. of Mrs. l.. NJ. Rob
insoE.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ Raymond, Mrs
Alice Cowan and Mrs. Ora Withan
left, saturday, in the Raymond auto
mobile for Northport, where MRS. Cow
an. will occupy her cottage for n month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
SKOWHECAN.
Prompt Action Prevents
Another Large Fire.
Two Autos Badly Damaged in
Collision, Sunday Afternoon.
Madison -Four; Skowhegan Three.
Two Birthday parties..A funeral.

Skowhegan came near having an
other fire, Friday night. About 6.3O
in The evening, fire caught in the
Pooler cobbler shop or Madison ave-
nue., but the quick action of Ned
Sampson prevented considerable dam
age. He discovered the fire through a
window and rushed into the office of
Chas. Folsom Jones and though
there were no fire extinguishers that
were loaded, water was thrown on
to it after the fire had burned into the
wall. The fire started from an oil
lamp used about the stitching ma
chine.
A Birthday party was given, Fri
day evening, by Mr.. and Mrs. f. F..
McNeelie at their home on Leavitt
street. The occasion was an observ-
ance of Mr.. McNeelie's 50 birthday.
A supper was served. at 6 P. NJ. Mr..
McNeelie was the recipient of many
presents and following the supper a
social time was passed.
The latest marriage recorded at
the town clerks office is that of Olan
T. Robinson and F'loi Edna Wilson.
The marriage was performed here by
Rev. Robert L. Sheaf of Newcastle.
The groom is resident OF Bingham
and q farmer. The bride is resident
of Scion.
Capt. r. L. Marston went, Satur-
day, to Boothbay to pass a few days.
Frank Emery, Jr., who has been
here for the summer with his mother
and employed as a conductor for the
Somerset Traction Co., will leave here,
this week, for West Point TO resume
his studies. He will be accompanied
by his sister, Miss Mary as far as
Medfeld Mass, who will pass sew
eral months there in the study of
music.
Mrs. Rachel Webb and daughter,
Mrs. Frances Fletcher, who have been
at Pemaquid. for some time have re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Briggs and
Llewellyn Goodwin and DR.. and Mrs.
W. II. Diller passed the weekend at
Parlin Pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Howard Smith, who has been in the
employ of f. S. Smith & Co. for several
years, has gone with his family to Fort
Fairfield, where he is to assume the man
agement of large dry goods store. AS
Fort Fairfield is the former home OF
Mrs Smith the change will be pleasing
to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Rlanford Jennings of Washington, D.
C., and Mr.. and Mrs. Aeken of New York
are guests at Green Gables, Ltchfied.
Alexis Yznaga, who has been spending
his vacation there, left, Saturday, on
his return trip to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Miss Julia Walker. who, for the past
two weeks, has been the guest of her
aunt, Miss Emma O. French of this
city. has returned to her home in
Nashua, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. J. M. Robinson, the Misses Gene
We've and Chene Robinson and Mel
vile Robinson returned, Saturday, from
Southport, where they have been visit
ing for the past two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Runs made-By LaFleur, SAWYER, Be-
ror, Roderick, o. LaCasce Two-hase
hits-O. LaCasce, Goulette. sawyer,
Beale Struck out-By Carey s. Moore Z.
Sacrifice hits-O. LaCasee, Hunter. Pass
ed balls-Hinckey 4. Thorne 3. Umpire.
Clark Time 2h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. TT. r. Treworgy returned. Sat
urday evening, from Boston, where
she has been passing the week on mat
terS of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. Lewis w. Mach and Mrs. Lucian
Ames. who have been visiting at the
home of the formers daughter. Mrs.
H. A. Shorey, Jr, of this city. have
returned TO their home in Bridgtcn and
Bath, respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. e. l., jerks arrived home. Sat-
urday,. from Boston, where she has been
visiting her mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. Fannie Prescott, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles T..
Brown. returned, Saturday, to her home
in Plymouth, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
William n. kimball

Tht death of William II. Kimball oc-
cured at his home in Burnham, Fri
day. at the age of II years, months
s DAYS, after long Illness. He was q
lifelong resident of Burnham. He
was a veteran of the Civil War. One
son, Porter Kimball, who made his
home with his father. and two daugh-
ters, vht live near Haftland, farVive.
Funeral services were held. Sunday
afternoon The interment was made at
the Mount cemetery in Burnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
Somerset Real Estate Transfer

The following are the real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
register Of deeds:
Concord-Benj Adams to Milton
button, 16 acres of land:
Bingham-Geo. Gordon to The Ken
nebec Log Driving Co, land;
Canaan-Wallace Goodrich to Estelle
Goodrich. 40 acres of land;
Madison--James L. Drawn to Edwin
NJ. Greene, land and buildings at IL
corners: Lawrence Hayden to Marilla
Clark, land: Alice M. Pooler to Allen
M. Young, land and buildings on Main
street;
West Forks-William j. Mckay to
John F. Durgin, land and buildings;
Skowhegan-Perley Ames estate to
Geo. w. Cox, farm on River Road;
Athens--Aretas E. Sternes of Rum
ford to Frank w. Buchanan. farm;
Detroit-Francis E. B. jackson to
Flora b. Hart, land on Troy road:
Solon-Aibert p. Clark to Jane Lake.
land;
Norridgewock-chas O. Normandy
to Lauriston Low. land on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. K. =. Caldwell of Somerville,
Mass, arrived, Saturday, for visit wit,
friends in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
Madison q: Skowheqan 3.

The Madison baseball team defeated
the Skowhegan team at Farview park,
Saturday, by a score of to 3.
SKOWHEGAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
NORRIDGEWOCK HOTEL,
Norrideewock, Maine.
aug1seod1mo,

well but now of Bangor, was calling
on friends in this city, Saturday. con-
tinuing, Sunday. to Squirrel Island.
where he will visit his family. who are
stopping there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. ]. r. Goodwin of Randolph f.
passing two weeks as the guest of friends
in Beverly, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. George f. Degen of Byfield,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. j. w.
Freeze, Winthrop street for couple
of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Keller and Misses
Vera and Jennie Keller passed, Satur-
day and Sunday, with relatives III
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Philip velanski, formerly of Hal
lowell but now of Auburn, was calling
upon friends, Saturday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Ray Fuller of Bath was the week.
end guest of his father, Charles L. Full
Ter, at his home on Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Towle left, Satur
day, for Brockton, Mass, where they are
to be employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe w. Harvey ano
daughter Roberta were weekend Wis
itors in Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Miss Ethel Davis returned. Saturday,
TO Portsmouth, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Joseph Doyle of Montpelier, VT. j.
the guest, for a short time, of relatives
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Frank Desmond left. Monday, for a
visit in New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Mrs. Jennie Gloster of Boston is the
guest of friends in this city. for 6
couple of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

j. A. Lougue of Boston is a guest
for a fortnight, at the home of Levi!
Canton, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Copenhagen tDenmark) school teach
ers get 1920 year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Ernest Meader has gone to Fairfield
where he has accepted employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
Travelling Men Attention!

The Norridgewoek Hotel will open
under new management, Aug. 18th. The
house has been thoroughly renovated
and patrons are assured of first class
service in every respect. Excellent eui-
sine. Good livery and automobile SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

Carl Aldrich passed Sunday, as the
guest of friends at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

George A. Stafford. formerly of Halo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
Funeral of Josiah Hight

Funeral services for the late Josiah
Horn Hight took place in Athens, at
2 p. NJ, Sunday. Mr.. Hight was the
Oldest citizen of Athens died, Thurs
day night, at the age of so. He had
been a cattle drover the most of his
life. He married Harriet N. Dore of
Athens with whom he lived over so
years. She died about 10 years ago.
Six children were born to them. five
of whom are now living. Charles of
Boston; Mrs. Clara Doe of Bingham;
Mrs. Ella Russell with whom he lived:
Edwin T. OF Boston and M. j. Hight
of Athens. One brother, Frank of
Wisconsin and two sisters. Almeta
Briggs OF North Dakota and Mrs.
Fred Green OF Athens also survive
Mr.. Hight was deputy sheriff for over
40 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18

J. L. viles went, Saturday. to the
Rockingham Fair to take charge of
the stock exhibit OF the Hereford
Stock Farm of Arson owned by Eu-
gene Danforth.
Arthur Chambers for some time en-
ployed in the Wessernusett Wooden
Mill left, Saturday. for Minneapolis.
where he has position. He plans to
move his family there later.
s. II. Swain reported. Saturday, the
sale of the Judge A. e. Storms farm in
Athens to, Frank w. Buchanan of
Skowhegan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

Editor, The Times Dispatch. Rich
mond.
Arrangements will be made with Nc
ellis Catholic Union to use the gym
nasium at the clubhouse to dress in.
the run. Every comfort OF the run
ners has been considered and Rich
mond will show the visitors the sort
o. good time Richmond is famous for.
But don't forget: send in your entry
blank at once, so that you can be
properly listed in the official program.
Conservatively. zoo athletes will make
the run. There should be more. Let's
make it the banner athletic event OF
the nation, not alone of the South. It's
up to YOU.
The grand three-year prize, as we'll
as the individual prizes offered. are
probably the greatest offerings ever
made in an athletic event in the South
just as the race will be by far the hig-
gest athletic event ever pulled off be-
low the Mason and Dixon line.
Remember that the Individual win
ner is given gold watch. the second
man silver watch. the third man a
silver loving cup( while the fourth.
NTH. sixth. seventh, eighth. ninth and
tenth men are awarded suitable prizes
Then each man finishing the course
is also awarded prize. Read the
rules covering every detail and tell
Ing Of the prize distribution carefully
| The grand prize, which goes to the
team getting the greatest number of
points in three years is reproduced
| again to-day. together with tho off,
cial medal. These medals Will be made
in gold, silver and bronze, to be dis
tributed according to the performances
OF the runners. The three-year prize
IL valued at $50. and will DO held
by the team winning the race for one
year, or until the winning team Is de-
feated. After the race has been run
three years the team scoring the great
est number OF points Will become per-
manent possessor OF the trophy.
Some inquiries have been made re-
gardinS the course. For the informa-
ton OF those who may not have read
previous announcements. the race will
start from the fountain at Reservoir
Park. then down the boulevard 10
Monument Avenue. down Monument
Avenue and Franklin Streets to Fourth
Streets, north along Fourth Street to
Grace and east along Grace to the
Washington Monument in Capitol
Square. Clrcling the monument. the
runners go west along Grace Street
to Fourth, south along Fourth to
Franklin and west along Franklin and
Monument Avenue to the Boulevard
south along the Boulevard to the foun-
tain. Circling the fountain the run is
/, the same as on the first lap, with the
finish In Capitol Square at the monu-
ment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
Buy IT Because It's a Studebaker

Der s. at that time he Will be able to
look over the field or Idle ball players
and may be able TO enter into some
trades.
If by that time the manager for the
Colts has been selected lie Will also
make the trip. a rather unwelcome
Bit OF news has been received by the
local owners. Player Allan SANFORD,
who was bought from the Rome. Ga.
club. has been turned back to that
team. The reason assigned by Secre-
tary Farrell is that no sale can. be
consumma,ed by minor league teams
until after the drafting season has
closed
After the football season. Joe Heus-
Ter. keeper of the park. Will begin
work Improving tho grounds. There
is much work TO be done, some OF
which would have been impossible dur
ing the playing season. Several points
on the diamond must be raised, and
the whole outheld needle filing and
turnng There has been some talk
that the park would have 20 be moved
TO make way for the railroad station
contemplated b. the Richmond, Fred
er!ctsburg and Potomac. but from
what can be gathered. there is little
danger OF this happening until after
the 1914 season is over.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
Rules and Regulations Governing The Times
Dispatch's Modified Marathon

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

tain that every man entered will be
ready and fit to go the distance
Reverting TO the course, It Is doubt
ful If ever a Marathon has been run
over more attractive route. Huge
shade trees. venerable In their years
OF service. line the streets. Not Il
hill is to be climbed: it is level ell
the way. The prettiest residential Soc
ton OF the South Will DO before the
men. banked on either side OF ;hc
street, hut kept back so as not TO ia
terfere With the runners, Will be thea
sands IF eople to watch the stirring
feats OF the contestants
Interest Grows Apnce.
Planned originally as an incentive
to young men to get themselves into
good physical condition and keep
themselves that way. the Marathon has
developed into IN evert Of far vaster
proper tons thap Was thirst expect
cd The long list OF entries received,
the caiibrc or the men entering, the
enthusiasm shown, all prove that the
tiTe was ripe. The Times-Disputch
hopes that tho Marathon Will become
e great annual event: greater as the
years go 10y. IT is TOR the young men
OF the state of Virginia: 1t is to bring
10 life the dormant love OF the open.
The prizes nle valuable only because
the efforts of the men taking part de-
serve hltinS reward. Tho chier end
TO be attained IL ciuo
the hundreds VIE look upon physical
enGeavor as an idle effort what It
means 10 the mel OF Tomorrow TO be
sound In body as we'll as in mind.
1t isn't too late to get into condition
for tile run. II you have Jagged, start
training now and send in your entry.
Good food, but not too much, absolute
divorce from intoXicants. sensible
clothing and fair amount OF daily
exercise will fit the normal Individual
to make the race. Get into it. When
the report goes forth or the wonder
ful success OF this first attempt in the
South OF a Modified Marathon. let your
name go along as one OF those who
helped make 1t success. You may
not win the first prize. but you viii
have done your part.
Fair Test for All.
With academic schools, colleges, uni
verstics Y. NJ. G. AS. clubs and other
organizations represented, 1t will be n
fair test of NirEinia's young manhood.
Remember the race goes to the fellow
who sticks TO 1t. not to the fiashy per-
former It's grit and pluck and
strength that counts. not terrific speed,
wonderful spirits. or splendid form.
Send in your entry quick. The list
OF officials Will be published complete
sent 10 the entrants just as soon as
The entries are all in. The official en-
try blank-and applications are re-
Ceived on no other blanks publish
ed daily in The Times Dispatch, to-
gether with the rules. Read this last
named and fill in the first, addressing
the application blank 10 the Marathon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21

be mounted officers and officers on BIZ
cycles. together with just ordinary foot
guards. In addition TO the police, the
course will be patrolled by the COM
mittee. Governor Mann and Governor
elect stuart, together with Mayor Aims
lie and DR.. Lambeth. will ride just
ahead of the runners in an automo-
bile. Added TO all this will be auto
mobiles carrying observers TO prevent
any irregularities. Al a distance OF
about three blocks Will be stationed
timers and additional observers
Al the finish the members of the
games committee will assemble. and
the prizes will be awarded TO the
plucky young men who have finished
Nir-in,a circuit could be formed. 1t
ended by Portsmouth being taken in
over Suffolk. and Newport News gain
ing the call over Lynchburg
However there is little DANCE. OF
any uphcaval at the coming session.
The owners all say that they have had
successful season from a financial
sianGpoint, and If they haven't they
are foolinR nobody but themselves
From purely playing standpoint, tho
patrons of the game have never wit
messed better baseball In this circuit.
Tho increased salary limit and q no.
curing aiiidavits TO accompany all pay
rolls, are responsible for getting a bet
ter set of ball players.
Need Fourteen Players.
! The one iniQuitous feature Of the
! present rules. that OF allowing but
! thirteen players TO a club. including n
| playing manager is sure to be amend
/ ed for next season. The magnates
have come TO -ealize that with heavy
! schedule, calling for double headers on
! each Saturday after July 4, added TO
which are the double headcrs made
necessary through postponed games
cannot be played with only thirteen
men. This is one OF the questions
that vii be discussed at the pennant-
/ awarding meeting.
! Nothing can be actually done ut that
meeting toward remedyinE the evil ex-
cept TO discuss it. The real business.
/ such as election of officers and other
matters regarding the policy OF the
/ league. must be deferred until the an
I nual meeting. which usually happens
! iii late December or early in tho new
Year.
| Coming to the question OF officers.
! 1t is practically certain that all will
! be reelected. President Boatwright
VIII have no opposition. He has done
remarkably we'll. While his admins
tration has been productive OF no new
! Legislation, and while nothing Of n con-
! structive nature has been suggested by
! him, he has ridden placidly on peaceful
/ seas and has won the confidence Of the
men who elect him In the main. he
! the run. Everybody finishing gets
/ something. The requirements that a
( physicians certificate accompany each
entry blank makes ii practically GER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
ABANDON THEORY;
SUBSTITUTE WORK
Continued From First Page)


muscular trouble in his back. which
may Interfere with his taking part in
some game,
Head Coach Poaguc. who was away
for several days on account OF illness
in his family. returned Friday to rnd
several more alumni on the grounds to
help him with the coaching. Bob Con-
rad. of Winchester class OF 1905, who
played fine ball that year rs guard,
is staying with Colonel Wise. giving q
lift with the line. Foster witt, OF
Richmond perhaps ono OF the best
quarters which the institute ever turn
ed out. arrived Friday to coach the
men who arc trying out for his old
position. In addition to these two
men. Joe Dalton. the brilliant guard
OF 1912. is also on the grounds.
With such IN unusually large squad
and with 80 many men trying for tho
same positions tho coaches are only
too glad TO have help from the out
side. The alumni have responded to
the cali with that same spirit which
has always made Virginia Military. In
stitute conspicuous among tho schools
Of the state. In all more than n dozen
men have volunteered their services.
and will be on hand Off anu on during
the coming season. The first game or
the season will be played OH the home
grounds with Hampden-S Sidney next
Saturday.