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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Gen. Edward F.
Jones, Civil War
Hero, Is Dead.

Binghamton, n. Y. Aug. 1I-General
Edward F. Jones died. today, at his
home here. following a stroke of apo
plexy sustained Saturday afternoon.
General Jones was born in Utica. June
B. 1898. At the age of IS he became dry
goods clerk in Boston establishment.
There he enlisted in the Prescott Guards
and later became major of the 9th Mass
aehusetts Regiment, which under his
command, was first to respond to Lin
coins call for 1900 volunteers. When
General Jones reached Washington after
being attacked in the streets Of Balti-
more, President Lincoln declared:
IF You had not arrived. tonight we
should have been in the hands of the
rebels before morning.
In 1868 General Jones married Susan
Ann Brown of Boston.
lie was member of the House of Rep
resentatives in Massachusetts in 1850
For over 40 years he was the head of a
large business concern here, In 1885 he
was elected lieutenant governor Of New
York. For many years he had been to-
tally blind. He was a member of various
patriotic and civic organizations, includ-
ing the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
of Boston.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his
son, Gerry Jones, and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Housekeepers, You
Might Take Warming.

Boston AugaEI4.-The butchers Of
the country are ready to find ne~
lines Of business if the price OF meat
is raised much higher, because, they
say, the average citizen viii be fore
ed 10 consider meat luxury and ban
ish it from his table. This was the
burden Of several speeches by MEM
bors of the Master Butchers Associa-
ton Of America, at the closing ses-
sion of their annual convention here,
tonight TIE butchers voted to meet
in Chicago, next year.
President John A. Russell of Chi
cago, president Of the association, WAS
one of the leading speakers along this
line Il do not think that people Will
be foolish enough to pay the cXorbi-
tant prices for meat the wholesalers
predict will prevail, this winter" he
said, and added;
Il am sure that as the price of beef
approaches the ~ cents a pound
mark, thousands of people will stop
using il with each one cent raised.
And they should. Such, prices are un
warranted. and can be ira ed entire
~ to the big packer"
The convention adopted resolutions
asking for federal assistance for ths
cattle growers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
"Mothsrs Day" Observed
By Grange, Wednesday.
Largest Estates Considered In
Many Years BY Probate ConTi.
.kssiing Of Cow Testing Assn Big
Touring Car o. Fire.

Mothers Day" was observed at the
Skowhegan Grange, Wednesday night.
a most interesting meeting was held
with an attendance of about 100 and the
following program was carried out: Vo-
cal solo. 20 Mother Mine Mrs. Emma
II. Dunton; paper THE Old-Fashioned
Mother Compared With the Modern
Mother" Mrs. Mabel c, Smith; talk,
What Mothers of Young Children
should Understand" Dr. Julia Nay Kin
caid; vocal solo. r. w. Leighton: read
ing, THE Hand That Rocks the Cradle,
Mrs. Alice " Stevens. 1t was decided
to have a Grange fair some time this
fall Refreshments consisting of ice cold
lemonade and saltines were served by
Mrs. Eliza Smiley and Mrs. Annie Pierce.
August q a social will be held.
A meeting of the Somerset Cow Test
ing Association was held in the munich
pal building. Wednesday afternoon.
Hon. c. P Merrill, president of the Board
of Trade, gave brief address and as
sured the association that the board
would do everything possible to promote
the association. Other speakers were DIR.
Leon s. Merrill of the University of
Maine. and +. w, Leland. 1t was voted
TO hold the next meeting at the home OF
Geo Parker on the Beech Hill road,
which comes the second Wednesday in
September.
Moses Brown, James Stirling and Frost
Bunker of Athens. and David Rowell of
Solon Thursday, went to Augusta to at
tend the 24th Maine Regiment reunion.
DIR. Chas. Pepper and family of Con-
cord, Mass, are visiting here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
P!IIs:IElO.

Ira \. :, e,l.'r1 who holds the posi-
ton as superintendent OF schools at
Foxbury Mass, was in town, Thurs
for Cambridge to join Mrs. Jenkins
Who is visiting relatives. Mr.. jenkins
was graduated at NJ. c. l., class
of 'S3.
Miss Caro- Murray, publisher of the
Pittsfield Advertiser, who has been
confined to her home by illness, WIS
able, Friday. 10 be at the Office.
Mrs. Maria Stevens has gone to
Unity for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Staples, former residents ii
this Town. sz. AA sz
Mrs. iiafry l.. condon. who has
passed several weeks visiting relatives
In Lowell, Mass, and Woonsocket,
L. l.. arrived home, Friday.
Miss Mary Burrill of Boston, who
has been a guest of Mrs. Emily Brad
bury and family. left, Wednesday, t9r
d visit In Friendship.
Mrs D. l.. Allen, who Is passing
several weeks at Moose Pond has re-.
turned there, after passing a few DAYS
at her home here.
Miss Marion Beck of Augusta is in
town. for 10-days visit with Miss
Rita Fusher.
Mrs. w. s. Archer of Worcester
Mass, formerly of this town, passed
Thursday here with friends.
Dennis Carr of Cambridge, Mass.
is in Palmyra, called by the condi-
ton of his mother, Mrs. Mary carr.
who is visiting her son, Edward Jack
son. Mrs. Carr fell. few days ago
fraeturing her hip.
Miss Maud Bracket, who has been
visiting Mrs. j. f. Mardcn in Sears
mont, returned home. Thursday.
Mrs George s Staples and son
Henry have been guests, this week.
of Mrs. Edwin Childs. who is occupy
ing her cottage at Moore Pond.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rolfe have
returned from a visit with relatives
in Lewiston and Bath.
Mrs. j. b. Leathers and daughter,
Miss Annie, and their guest Miss
Pierce of Massachusetts, left,
Wednesday, for visit in Charleston
where Annie will attend the Christian
Endeavor Summer school,
Rev. w. A. Meservey, who has sold
his home in Bingham, has rented tue
Thomas house on Forest street, WHERE
he moved his family. Thursday
Fred LeClair of Rhode Island aud
Edward Grady of this town We're ar
rested, Wednesday evening, by officer
y. C. Corey for intoxication. Grady
caused some trouble by resistance.
Both appeared before Judge Drake.
Friday morning. and after paying
their fines were dismissed.
Archie Strait who captured two
foxes, this week, has been offered
$1,000 for the female, which he re-
fused to take, as the animal is con
sidered To be of more value Parties
from Milbridge Bangor and other
places are prospective purchasers.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e Wright of Hart
land are visiting relatives in Port
land.
Mrs. c. f. Huntley has gone to East
Machias, for a two weeks visit with
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Prince and Captain
May Be Acquainted.

Seattle. Wash, Aug. IA Plan to
halt the big Canadian Liner Empress
of Russia at sea and take off Prince
Stanisiaus Sulkowski, yesterday. care
fully worked out by the United States
marshafs office and the revenue cut
ter service, failed because the com
mander of the steamship declined to
cooperate.
United States District Attorney
Sceonover at Les Angeles, teleeraphc
to United States District Attorney Rid
del at Seattle, asking him t. effect the
arrest of the prince if it were possible
1t was found that the Empress of
Russia on her way from Vancouver to
Victoria would pass close to the san
Juan islands and that on q previous
voyage, she had been carried by the
tide INTO American waters. 1t was
planned TO have the revenue cutter
auxiliary scout laying in wait, ready
to intercept the big liner in American
waters and arrest the prince.
Wheh all the other arrangements
had been made. Capt Beetham of the
Empress was asked to Veer across the
line. He refused point blank.
Mrs. Freese mother of Princess Sui
Iowski. and her younger daughter,
passed through Seattle, today, on their
way to Los Angeles.
There are 2ise eertidcated ayiators In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Raymond Sawtelle has returned
To Bingham from which place she will
accompany her sister to hospital
for an operation,
Benjamin Marshal Of Cumberland
Mills is visiting friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hallett and
Two children. Russell and Gladys. are
enjoying a weeks outing at Old Or
elIarG.
Sergeant w. w Peavey of Co. II has
returned from muster at Augusta.
The Republican voters Of Oakland
are requested To meet at the Post
rooms. Memorial hall. at 80 p. NJ.
Friday. Aug Is, to fill vacancies in the
town committee
Mr., and Mrs. w. III. Eowden Of Wins
low and Mr. and Mrs. j.. p. Dolloff
have gone to Owls Head and other
places on The coast for a weeks out
ing. The trip is to be made in Mr.. Bow
denis auto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

VIM. f. Johnson, member of the
Halloweli Gun Club. established a new
record for the club, while shooting
ebay pigeons Wednesday evening.
making "a perfect shots out Of IS
chances Mr.. Johnson uses nothing
but "size 10 shot" and the results are
plainly to his advantage. His record
as fox hunter cannot be beat and
he still holds his own. among the best
shots in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15


The Dorcas Fair and Lawn Party,
given by the Dorcas Society, Wednes-
day afternoon, from 2 to 5, at Quill
cote-on- the-S aco, at Salmon Falls, the
summer home of Mrs. Kate Douglas
Wiggin, one of the most beautiful and
picturesque spots in Maine, was at
tended by hundreds of people, who
came from many cities, sea coast
towns and country places. In years
past the fair has been held but one
day. So many people wished to at
tend the yearly outdoor fete that the
grounds were crowded and many
found it almost impossible to gain ad-
mission. Mrs. Wiggin, chairman of
the ways and means committee, sug-
gested that the fair be held two days
instead Of one and be known rs the
Dorcas Fair and Lawn Party. Her
suggestion was adopted The second
day OF the party will be Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

James Curran of Boston died. Thurs
cay night. at York, Me, of injuries sus-
tanned, Tuesday, when struck by an
automobile driven by Miss Elizabeth
Perkins of New York City Curran was
the proprietor of a Boston livery sta
lie and conducted a stable and rid =
ing scnool at York. during the sum-
MGR. lie was 40 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Diminished Vitality.
neonle talk very fiippantly

Some people talk very flippntly
about diminished vitality.
They don't stop to think that vitai-
ty is the principle of life-that 1t is
that little understood something on
which every function of their bodies
depends.
Diminished vitality is early indicated
by loss of appetite, strength and endur-
ance, and Hoods Sarsaparilia Is the
greatest vitalizer.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

SOUTH-Mr and Mrs. Lester Rog-
ers with their boys passed sunday
with, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rogers.
Mr. and Mrs w p Mckinney and
Mrs, Dollie Mckinney passed the
Weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. II. b.
Jackson, Canaan.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Il Ward. accom-
panied by Miss VIENNA Perkins. were
IN town, Saturday.
Mir and Mrs. Milton Phillips were
IN this vicinity, Saturday. Mr.. Phil
lips is selling nursery stock that
pleases the customers.
Miles Jackson of Canaan is visiting
his sister. Mrs. Sarah Mckenney. this
week.
Harold Mckenney vas quite badl5
injured Friday afternoon, While work
ing in the field he was overcome by
Inc heat and fell under the horse
feet and was either kicked or stepped
On. 10 one knows because he was
alone and il was some two hours that
be cannot account for. His face and
neck were badly bruised and cut and
some teeth loosened. He is able to b.
dEhHiG again at THIS HiieiI5t
Zen Adams was in this vicinity in
the interests of the new cooperative
creamery, Tuesday.
Walter Simonds is cutting the grass
on his piece of land near here, this
week
Mrs. Dollie and Mrs. Minnie McKen-
ney were in Skowhegan shopping,
Tuesday.
Mrs Villa Perkins visited her
daughter. Mrs. Inez Ward, Sunday
Leon WATSON narrowly escaped seri-
Gus injury. Tuesday, when the pole oil
the rake he was driving broke ane
the team bolted throwing him under
the rake. where he was roughly nan
died His clothing being stripped from
his body and he badly hattere1 an9
j bruised. The rake is a wreck.
Daniel Simmonds was in this vicini-
, ty. Wednesday.
| II. y. Reynolds was in town on
, business, Tuesday.
our cooperative creamery seems te
| be making Roadway now. 1t seems
that the Better class of farmers are
ready tn cooperate while the poor
man is very much afraid he Will be
giving up some of his cherished in
! dependence 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
M assapaqua Grange.

At the meeting of Massapaqua
grange, Aug. 7, there was a small at
tendance. The third and fourth de-
erees were conferred on one candidate.
Nuts and candy were served a short
program was presented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
HALLOMELL,
Handful Tiger Requested
TOGO 10 Auburn, Labor Day,
One Case Of InioxiCaiiOn OcCu-
pies Attention Of Judge Became.
Vim. Johnson Shoots "a Clay Pig
cons Out Of rs Chances.

Capt. Edwin Howe of the handful,
Tiger" has received a communica-
ton from Auburn, stating that the
Maine State Hand Engine League,
will hold ~ muster there, on Labor
day, and that there would be hand-tub
contests. listed in the various events.
Capt. Howe stated, Thursday evening.
that the Tiger" would undoubtedly
be entered, and that definite action is
now being taken, regarding the mat
ter. a play-out will be held at a
date to be announced later, and all
members of the association. are ex-
pected to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
PankhurSt Released
Again Half Starved.

London, Aug. 14.-Miss Sylvia
Pankhurst was again released from
Holloway jail, Today. as a sequel TO
a hunger and thirst strike. she was
in a condition of collapse, When she
was sent back to jail. on Sunday last,
she was still suffering from the ef-
fccts Of previous hunger strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Douglass Herrill Gay of East CRANKY,
CT, arrived, Thursday. for a visit with
his uncle. Dr. II. f. Merrill West Car
diner. Mr. Gay will enter Bates. the
coming fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Travelling Men Attention !

The Norridgewock 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 cui-
sine. Good livery and automobile SER
vice.
NoRRiccEWocK HOTEL,
horridcewock, Name.
augi3eodlmo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Municipal Court,

A case of intoxieation and disorder
~ conduct was the only excitement in
the municipal court, Thursday morn
ing, when r. w. Surrey of Augusta,
was before Judge Reane, as the re-
suit of being found in an intoxicated
condition. Wednesday, by officer Lee
Drew In answer to the charge the
respondent pleaded guilty and was
fined So and costs, which were $500,
and in default of payment, 80 days in
iail He paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs, Leon Shaw, who, for the past
TWO weeks, has been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Ahram Burgess. Spring
street, returned, Thursday. to her
home i'll HaverhiH. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs. Walter Houghton and children
of New York City, are the guests Of
friends and relatives in this city and
Augusta. Mrs, Houghton WAS form
erly Miss Louise Carey of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Client, Belgium. is built upon TWEEN
ty-ssx islands, which are connected
with each other by thirty bridges. The
city has three hundred streets and
more than thirty public squares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Hannibal Farrel of Worcester. Mass,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. a. Hoyt, for the past two weeks,
has gore To Augusta to visit his aunt,
Mrs. Robert PaIlen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
WILLIAM n. LOCKE.
President of Philadelphia National
Baseball Club Passes Away

Philadelphia, Aug. 14.-William II.
Locke. president of the Philadelphia
National League Baseball Club, died,
this afternoon, at Veutnor, y. j., l.
suburb of Atlantic city, after long
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs. Alexander McBain returned
Thursday evening, from Marhlehead.
Mass, where she has been visiting
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

The city of Reckland did not dock
until about Il o'clock, Thursday noon,
inc late arrival being due to the thick
fog. a large passenger list and heavy
freight We're brought from Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Il. Martini of Redstone. Y. H., ar
rived in this city, Thursday, and has
accepted employment with the Halo
we'll Granite Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
MADISON.
Annual Field Day OF Vet
Grams Assn. Auxiliary.
Annual Reunion Of Gilman Dat
ed for Aug. q, al Lakewood.
Cover and F0xcroi. Win, Nine to
Seven, from Madison Team.

Although the attendance Was somewhat
smaller than at the last meetihs' the
annual Field day meeting of the La
dies Auxiliary to the somerset County
Veterans Association held. Thursday, at
Lakewood was a most successful event
from start to finish. sixty were present
from Skowhegan, Madison. Arson ana
cornville, with a eead spriukiing of vet
Grams. Headquarters for the day Were
established in the forenoon at the Ian
caster cottage. Il Picnic dinner peihe
served ON long tables spread IN the grove
At 80 7. NJ, the company gathered III
the Lakewood theatre for the program
Mrs. A. J. Mcfarland acting As mistress
of ceremonies. The order OF exercises
was: Prayer by : f. Emerson OF SHOW
hogan; singing, Nearer My God To
Thee" by the company: reading, MARY
Elizabeth Miss Marion Adams; song,
southern Melodies" Col Z. Z. Could
piano duet, Misses Amey Johnson ana
Violet Mcfarland, reading, John Burns
at Gettysburg" Mr.. Emerson; song,
"Tenting Tonight" Col. Gould; reading
humorous selection. Mrs. Annie Gould;
music by female quartet, consisting OF
VI ISStS JblttlSoil, l3Glti li'iS N'Sit1 ~ -
land and Iona Weseott; reading, Tom
Murphy's Irish Clock Miss Mcfarland;
song, Just Before the Battle, Mother,
Mrs. Geo. Donna. The program closed
with brief speeches by Comrades Elmer
son, Alden GetcheIl, II. II. steward. VIM
Weston, Kicker, Gephas Walker ard
Stoddard.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Halves and Mr..
and Mrs James Ge4HE of Temple were
recent guests OF NJ. a.'d Mrs. {. y. Wes-
ton in Anson.
Mr. and Mrs Amasa Gregory are at
tending the reunion of the 18th Maine
Regiment in Portland AIR Gregory be
ing member Of this organization.
DR. and Mrs. W. G. sawyer and DE-.
and Mrs. W. s Miliken went to Lewis
ton. Thursday, for short visit WITH
friends.
The annual reunion of the Gilman fam
ily will be held, Thursday, Aug. u, at
Lakewood
Mrs. Louis Whipple. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunnewell, re-
turned. Wednesday night. TO Natervilic.
Dover and Foxcroft baseball team de-
feated Madison 9 to !, Thursday after
noon. in a game on the Old Point avenue
grounds. in a holly contested game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Miss Doris Cornish, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
K. A. Wentworth. for the past two
weeks, has returned to her home in
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Coleman MCGOWAN. formerly of this
city. but now of Buffalo. n. Y, is the
guest of relatives in this city, for
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs. J. X. Desmond and two chill
dren, accompanied by J. H. Desmond.
left, Thursday, for visit in Man
chester, Concord and Claremont. N II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Roscoe Ratchelder, who has been
confined to his home on Academy
street, by illness, for the past five
weeks, was able, Thursday, to be out
of DOORS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Miss Ella Clay, who has been the
guest of friends in Gardiner, for the
past Jew weeks, left, Thursday. for
Melrose, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

II. w. McCausland and daughter.
Doris of Portland, are guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Moore
for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Miss Margaret Quinn left, Thursday
afternoon, for Boston, where she will
be the guest of friends for a short
while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Frances. returned, Thursday. from
Harmony, where they have been visit
ing relatives for the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs. Q, G. Ferry who has been vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. William BraRn.
Washington street. returned, Thurs
day, to her home in Holyoke. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

one drunk appeared Thursday
morning, In court and WAS fined the
costs of court, which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Harry Averill of Hardwick, VT, has
accepted a position with the Halo
well Granite Co., and began his new
duties, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Frank MCGOWAN, who, for the past
several months. has been visiting
friends in Boston, has returned to his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

D. 5. Kelley. who has been visiting
l.. A. Rouse, Farmingdale, left, Thurs
day. for Salem, n. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

Mrs. Clara +. Tilden and daughter
Miss Mildred Tilden returned, Thurs
day, from cooper's Mills, where they
have been visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15

a remediai ioan assoola,ien ms been
started n san Francisco 10 offset loan
sharks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-15
Peary Family
WinDOubtIess

Buenos Ayres. Argentina. Aug. IT.
The wlialer Fran, commanded by Capt.
Doxrud, left here, today, for Colon,
with The intention of taking on board
there, Rear Admiral Robert +. Peary
aud Capt. Roald Amundsen. the ex-
plorers. who will be the first TO pass
through the Panama canal ON board
ship.
Capt. Amundsen will afterwards pro-
coed in the Fran toward the North
pole and taking advantage of the Arc
tic currents. will return on board of
er to Christiania, Norway, traversing
en- the way the Spitzbergen archipela-
go.
Eagle Island Me. Aug. 1i.-Rear Ad-
mlrei Robert f. Peary received the first
news that the whaler Fran had left
Buenos Ayres for Colon, to pick him up
together with Capt. Road Amundsen,
for the first passage through the Pan
anna canal. at his island summer home
in Casco bay.
every interesting" he said to the mes
senger who went out to him in a motor
boat Glad to get che first news. as
usual. through The Associated Press
Further than that. the explorer did not
care to discuss the matter
From friends of the family. however,
it was learned that Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Peary have planned to go abroad
soon to bring HON their daughter Marie,
who is studying in Europe. Should they
carry out their present arrangement 1t
was learned they would return too late
for the diseoverer of the North pole to
be on the first ship through the canal.