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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
Pierce Wigein.

Stephen Franklin Pierce of Port
land and Miss Frank Leona Wiggin
Pressure Isle We're united in marriage
at 80 Wednesday morning. at 81
Mary's Catholic church, Rev. Thoma'
]. Michigan. pastor of the church, OF
floating in the presence of large
gathering of the relatives and friends
of the contracting parties The groom
was attended by William Callahan OF
Boston as best man, while Miss Helen
A. Goffney Of Augusta was bridesmaid
The wedding march was rendered by
Miss Julia E. Buckley. The bride was
attired in a neat travelling costume or
brown Following the ceremony,
wedding breakfast was served at flo-
tel North, after which Mr.. and MIS-.
Pierce left on Train GA, at 9.39, for a
brief wedding trip through the
White Mountains on their return they
will make their home in Portland.
Both the bride and groom are well
known in Augusta, and have nosts OF
friends who will wish them many
years of happiness and prosperity. MI.
Pierce is a graduate of Cony High
school and of the University of Maine,
and is civil engineer by profession.
He was fer some time employed in the
highway department at the state
House and is now a member of the
Sanders Construction Co. of Portland,
contractors for concrete work Mrs.
Pierce was for a number of years a
clerk and stenographer in the educa-
tional department at the State House,
and it was there that began the ro-
nance which has just eliminated so
happily. She is a graduate of the
Pressure Isle High school and grand
daughter of the late Hon. Edward
Wiggin of Pressure Isle, who was for
years identified with the political life
of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

Shortly before the departure of the
cowboy travellers from Augusta,
Tuesday forenoon, quite number of
their friends who had assembled to
see them off took turns in mounting
the ponies, so that they could say that
they had sat in the saddle of horse
that was to visit every state in the
Union. Among those who availel
themselves of the opportunity was
King David Diplock, and it was the
intention that the king ride the calico
pony for a short distance, and lead the
other three but though he is a good
driver of Eastern horses he does no.
understand the sign and touch system
by which, to great extent, the COW
boys guide their animals, and when
ii came to starting the pony upon
which he sat down the street, he founl
that the ponys ears We're closed to
any instructions of a verbal nature,
and the ride enjoyed by him was very
brief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah e. Miller.

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Sarah f. Miller were held, at 10 O'Clock
"Wednesday forenoon, at the home on
the Thomaston road, in the presence
of the relatives and a large number
of friends Rev. Henry +. Dunnack of
the Green Street Methodist church Of
ficiated, and music was rendered py a
mixed quartet. Interment was made
in the family lot in the North Pitts
tor cemetery, Charles Fairbrother
Sanford Allen, Amos NJ. Niehels ana
Grover Cooper acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
FOR BED SORES
TRAINED NURSE SAYS
USE COMFORT POWDER

Caroline Angus, a trained nurse of
New York City, says Comfort Pow
der is certain preventive and sure
remedy for bed sores. | have used it
in my practice for many years 1t
certainly keeps the sick comfortable
cures prickly heat, chatting and Of
fensive perspiration. There is moth
ing equal to Comfort Powder for all
skin soreness. Be sure you get the
genuine with signature of Z. S. Sykes
on bOX ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
Convalescence.

Convaleseence is sometimes merely
not real and especially is
this true after such diseases as pneu-
monia. typhoid fever and the grip. To
make it real and rapid, there is no
other tonic so highly to be recon-
mended as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine cleanses and
renews the blood, strengthens all the
organs and functions. and restores
health. Take Hood s.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

Thomas A. Cooper of Augusta has
recently completed, on the west shore
of Cobbosseeeontee, one of the pref
test cottages on that shore of the lake.
1t is of the bungalow type and con-
tains in addition to the living room
and kitchen, four fine sleeping rooms.
\ feature of the cottage is a roomy
piazza on the lake side. The location,
which is south of the Goodwin cot
tage, is an ideal one, and affords a
fine view of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

10 Maeember, Farr & Written be-
longs the distinction of being the first
business house in the city to comply
with the requirements of the new oTdi-
nance relative to street signs, which
was ordained, Monday evening, at the
special meeting of the city council. The
sign was one of the largest electric
swinging signs on Water street, and
one of the most expensive, but,
Wednesday afternoon, it was removed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

Russell & Weston Cos Opening" on
Wednesday was a great success if one
considers the multitude of ladies who
attended any indication. The same
cordial invitation is extended today.
Let the response be gratifying.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

James Currier, driver of hook AMI
ladder wagon No. /. is enjoying his
annual vacation, and will devote the
time to visiting Boston, Springfield,
and other places in Massa chusetts.
During his absence the truck will be
driven by George Mcclure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

SauD ders Patterson arrived home,
edresday, from Il hunting trip to
t''iWater Mr.. Patterson states that
tue hunting was not as good az he ex
pected. As his stay i'll the woods was
hut three days he hardly expected
pueh in the way of game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

Capt. Roy Small of the Augusta
Yacht Club is stripping his cruiser, the
Ardena, preparatory to hauling her out
Ct the water for the winter. Several
of the boats OF the club navy will
probably be hauled out, the Last Of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
GREAT .WADS FROM LITTLE
WANT ADS. GROW.

Somebody with money always
has been found to back" a good
plan. good idea, a good venture,
II you've the proposition, Journal
want ads. will put you in touch
with the man who has the dollar
Make IL a plain business PROPOSE.
ton b3 advertising it la q business
Nox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

Just observe the rich showing of
Roger Pros. 1si7 silver ware in Swift
& Turner Co.'S north window. Here
You see two new and taking patterns,
old Colony" and Cromwe ll.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09
Daily kennebee Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle
Will meet, Thursday afternoon, at the
ChildrcnS Heme, Sewall street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

. Senator and Mrs. f. C. Burleigh and
Mrs. r. j. Martin returned from Bos-
ton, Wednesday, after several weeks
absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-09

STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT.,
HORNBLOWER & WEEKS.
October I, 1913
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
big TIM IDOL
Of The BOWERY,
IS NO MORE
Body of East Side Leader, Long
Missing From Home, Found
at Pelham Bay
MEN SHED TEARS
WHEN NEWS Is TOLD
Lower East Side Grief-Stricken
at Death of BenefactOr-
Crowds at MOrgue

NEW YORK. Sept, l3.-"Big Tim
Sullivan, formerly one OF Ne" YORK
most noted political leaders. who has
been missing for nearly Two weeks, Is
dead. His body was found today at
Pelham bay He had been struck by
a train. supposedly on the day he dis
appeared.
The unidentified body lay for Il
days in the remept morgue, with none
10 claim IL. and not until il was sent
today TO the morgue at Bellevue hos
pital, for interment In the potters
field, was II recognized as that OF
Big Tim"
The Pelham Bay station, near which
Sullivans body was found. Is near the
home Of Sullivan's brother. where he
had been staying for the past months,
In care OF attendants. William b.
Ellison. attorney for big Tim." frst
received the report OF the body being
found. from friends who identified q
body brought to the morgue as that OF
the missing Bowery leader Ellison
left for the morgue Immediately.
Sullivan disappeared Aug. 81. and
Ellison said everything indicated that
he was killed that day Many reports
OF Sullivan being seen after the date
OF his disappearance were received
but on being followed up no one could
be found who was positive the man
they saw was Sullivan.
Great was the commotion on the
Bowery and lower east side. when the
people there learned that Big Tim
was really dead. He had long been
the hero and the idol of that section.
by reason of free shoes and coal In
winter, and clam-bakes and picnics In
summer. and there was a rush for the
mOrgue In East Twenty-sixth-s st.
when It was reported that body
there was Sullivan's. The place was
quickly besieged by men. women and
children, many Of them crying hyster-
ically, the women crying openly in
their aprons, and abashed men fur.
lively wiping tears from their cheeks
with knotted fists.
1T amt him at all" was heard on
ell sides. Big Tim couldn't die.
They've gone and found some other
guy and think Its him
Some few of the intimates of Sulli-
van were admitted to the morgue,
and they sorrowfully admitted that
the body was that Of the former dis.
trict leader. The main part Of the
crowd was kept in check by q Gordon
of police, who would not allow them
to enter the place. In spite of that
however. they fingered all afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
WATER SUPPLY
IS EXHAUSTED;
VILLAGE BURNS
Hooper, Mich. is Destroyed by
Flames While Citizens Are
Held Helpless A4(
DRIVEN BY WIND, FIRE
QUICKLY SWEEPS TOWN
Sparks From Passing Freight
Starts Blaze-LabOrers Lose
All Property

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept. 10
Especial Only one house and q saw
mill remain standing In Hooper,
little settlement, located 20 miles
north OF this city in Allegna county.
flames last night having destroyed the
general store. the depot, crate rae
tory. the freight house and nine
homes The fire started, IL Is stated,
from sparks that few from a freight
engine and set fire 20 dry grass. Div
en- by a strong wind. the fire rapidly
crept up to a small shed, then leaped
to a small lumber yard owned by the
railroad
Although railway laborers, women
and farmers fought the fire, nothing
could stop it's progress and by mid
night only a smouldering mass mark
ed the place where the little place had
once stood.
Without fire protection OF any kind
and the water in the wells quickly
giving out, II was necessary for the
residents OF the place to stand idly
about and watch their homes burn up.
Only one house and a saw-mill re-
main. They are owned by Joseph
Deal These two structures were
saved because they happered to
stand considerable distance oack
from the other buildings. The .oss
will probably 90 over $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15

y III present more paper to be discount
ed. and thus secure more currency ~.
tts community. but the nome pan hsrh
for redisceunt unless It's com"un.r
needs me re- money, because the nome
bank discounts local notes Tor the ~
e. the reserve bank and thus lose part
Cf this interest unless II needs no!a
money TO loan out THUS ~ eiastictty
secured I'm the currency OF each ioea,
community and the volume or currency
expands and contracts as
the business needs of each community
require. -, 49,, ,,,
the nrssident is that IL must mobilize
reserves and that not I'm the hanus OF
pi ivate individuals Ga where IL can ne
used foi speculative purposes. me
Glass bill does this by the establish
mani OF twelve regional reserve banks
The ayerate paid I'm capital STOCK Oh
these banks will be over Sl0o,O0V.ecJ
as each member bank must pay IN
ten per cent OF It's capital STOCK. Every
natioral bank must become member
OF a regional reserve bank or go out
OF business. ANY state bank may pc
come n member II II desires on the
same terms as national bank the
only depositers OF the regional reserve
banks will be the member banks ana
the Upited states government Ihe
member banks are required 10 Keep
part Of their reserves with their re-
gionai reserve bank. Thus reserves.
Instead OF being widely scattered or
in the hands OF private nnancicrs,
where they may not be Immediately
forthco ming In times OF stress are
mobilized In these semi government
banks where the member banks can
get immediate relief. Speculation is
largely guarded against as these re-
serve banks win not redfscount for-lts
member banks paper secured by stocks
and bonds. the usual method OF sccur-
ms mcEev for Wall-st gambling Ths
bank reserves are mobilized for imine-
diate use On them can be issued three
dollars of currency for every one dol
Ian in reserves.
This system increases the safety or
banks No bank can make any money
and keep in its vaults money enough
to pay all it's depositors IL they all
want their money within q short tsme.
In the Glass bill we have the regional
reserve banks. with means OF putting
out needed currency, formed for the
very rurpose OF taking care of the To-
cal banks In time OF stress, where they
can quickly turn their good paper into
money and thus can safely loan out
more OF their deposits. Thus are he
bank reserves mooiiixed for irninedl.
ate use, When the regional reserve
banks get in full operation the mem
Der banks will no longer fear runs Up.
on them, and a. the depositors will
know that their deposits will be paid
when wanted. there will be no runs on
ba nks in this eyutem.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15

Only two more witnesses remain TO
be heard. former Representatives
Littleheld. of Maine. and Cole, Of
Ohio. The senatorial invssti gators
hove enough witnesses summoned IN
keep them busy for possibly two
weeks more. Then their report will
be submitted.
''All angles OF the Hobbies discover
ed have not been 'insidious' In every
degree" said member of one OF the
investigating committees. today, but
in general the term exactly fits the
case"
Former Representative Watson =
charge that the senate Democratic
investigators were pre-judging the
case when they gave interviews hold
ing that the lobby charge by Colonel
Mulhall had been proven, caused all
members today to refuse to be quoted
on the case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
ASKS MAYOR TO
WITHDRAW VETO
School Board Committee Would
Transfer Funds to Purchase
Playground

Members of the Board Of Educa-
ton committee on real estate called
on Mayor Marx, Saturday morning. to
urge him to withdraw his veto OF a
resolution calling for the expenditure
of $23,10O for playground site ad-
Joining the Norvell school, McDougall-
ave. and Berlin-st.
The committee members argued
that the ground would serve as ft-
ture school site as well as a present
playground site, and that II was a
good bargain" The offer OF ground
on the other side Of the school for
about $4,000 IL not SO good. accord
ing to the members OF the committee.
Controller Engel, Who asked the
mayor to veto the resolution because
the amount asked exceeded the ap-
preparation by $500. told the COM
mittee that the more valuable piece
Of property was assessed for $7,700
and the other piece for $500. There
are two small business places on the
$685. piece owned by the Campau
estate, and, according to the accepted
method Of determining fair valua-
tion on property from the assessed
valuation. the city would be paying
about $4,000 for good will"
The members Of the committee
asked permission TO take the extra
$500 out Of an appropriation Of $780,.
600 allowed for available sites for
future school buildings, but Control
Ter Engel insisted that 1t would not
be legal to transfer money from this
fund for q purpose for which the fund
was not created.
The mayor took the matter under
advisement.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15

PITTSBURGH, Sept. ia flock OF
supposedly wild pigeons has been To-
Gated by NJ. NJ. Garland, surveyor OF
the port OF Pittsburgh. near his home
at Edgewood. The birds were found
In q heavily wooded tract and efforts
will be made to secure several Of
them alive.
According to Mr.. Garland he mas
been very close to them on three diff
ferent occasions. and he IL positive
they are perfect specimens OF the
supposedly extinct passenger pigeon.
Mr.. Garland discovered the birds
while hunting through the woods.
Hearing their "cooings" at a distance
he Investigated and discovered the
host.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
INSANE MAN FOUND
DEAD IN COUNTY JAIL

Edward Colt. 81 years old. and be-
lieved to have relatives In Brantford,
Ont, was found dead on the floor Of
b. ward, In the county jail. Saturday
morning, when deputies went to take
him across the street TO police court,
to have charge Of stealing a bicycle
dismissed. OFT was then to be taken
to Eloise as an insane person He
had been adjudged insane. Friday.
and Sheriff Oakman was to take him
to the asylum, Saturday noon.
OFT was arrested Sept. 8, as a
vagrant. and was released. He was
again arrested. Sept 6. for stealing
a bicycle. and was held in the county
Jail since then. He tore all OF his
clothing on, tore up all OF the blank
cts In his cell, and otherwise showed
indications Of an unbalanced mind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
INSANITY CHARGE
BASIS FOR LIBEL

Z PETOSKEY. Mich, Sept. 1s.-(spe-
cislD-Suit was today begun in EN-.
nett county circuit court by Mayor
John ]. Rsycgoft, OF Petoskey. for
$4,000 damages from Dudley McDop'
aid, a local contractor. Reycraft Is
represented by Sherman T. Handy,
attorney and mayor OF Ssult Ste. Ma
RE. Reycraft. who In physician and
owner, with his brother. OF Petoskey
hospital, alleges the damages were
sustained IS the result Of an attempt
led by Mcdonald, over year ago, 70
prove that Reycraft was insane. The
charge was later withdrawn.
but In order to vindicate himself. Rey-
craft successfully ran, last fall. on the
Democratic ticket for mayor. an once
he had previously held.
The libel suit probably will be tried
In October.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
BELIEVES MAN KILLED
BY CAR is SUICIDE

Struck by an interurban car at
Woodward-ave and the Seven Mile
rd.. Friday night. Archie Mclean.
formerly employed by the Edmund 4
Jones Lamp Co. and rooming In the
home Of Mrs. Newman, at Lawton-
ave. and Poplar-st.. died In Grace
hospital two hours after the accident.
Coroner Burgess. who investigated
the accident, believes that the man
committed suicide by deliberately
throwing himself In front of the car
as il approached at high speed. with
In a few feet Of him.
The coroner learned that Mclean
stood beside the track az the car APP
preached. looked directly at II, and
then stepped in front OF 1t. as II was
only few feet away.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
WILSON'S LOBBY
CHARGES UPHELD
Senate and House Investigating
Committees Will Uphold
His Statement

. WASHINGTON. Sept. i3.-Presi-
dent Wilson's charge that an "lnsid-
ious lobby" has been operating at the
national capital will be sustained by
the reports OF the senate and house
investigating committees. A canvas
OF the members indicated today that
the Democrats. at least. are unit
in the belief that evidence developed
SO far backs up the president.
The house committee planned to-
day to close its hearings and begin
preparation of its report next week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
MINISTER BEATS HIS.
AGED FATHER
Elijah A. Hanley, President of
Franklin College, Admits
Grave Charge

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Sept. 10
Elijah A. Hanley. president OF Frank
lin (Indiana) college. a Baptist min
lister of national prominence. and for
merly pastor to John d. Rockefeller.
In q signed statement, today. admit
ted that he switched his aged father.
and when the switch broke. spanked
him with his hands. Calvin H. Han
ley. IS, the parent, IL seriously Ill at
his home near Terre Haute as the
result of the punishment administer
ed by his SON. Abuse Of his mother
is President Hanley's excuse for TAX
ing such severe measures.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
NORVALL A. HAWKINS
RECEIVERS FROM RELAPSE

Norvall A. Hawkins. OF the Ford
Motor Car Co.. who was removed 20
bis home, No. 100 Merrick-ave.. a few
days ago, from Harper hospital, where
he had been for several weeks con.
valescing from an operation for ap-
pendicitis. suffered q relapse. Friday.
but Is reported better again, Sstur.
day. DIR. George Mexican. the attend.
Ing physician, said that the relapse
was unexpected. a. Mr.. Hawkins had
been improving rapidly. Word from
the Hawkins home. Saturday, was to
the effect that no serious results were
expected from the setback, and that
Mr. Hawkins was holding his own.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
EDCRAZE BLAMED
FOR DISASTERS

WASHINGTON. Sept. l3.-Em-
phatic agreement was expressed BY
Senator Cummins. of Iowa, today. to
the complaint voiced by committee
of engineers on the New Haven rail-
road, that "speeding-up" orders. de-
manding risks In fast driving by en-
gineers. was responsible In . great
measure for the long list Of disasters
on that railroad.
THAT the speed Of trains on the
New Haven has been far too great
was evident to me from the reports
of the number of trains and the time
schedule made public at the inquiry
into the Wallingford wreck the
senator said.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
": u V; J J: .ll! * ~

ron CLEv ELAND, PITrSBUR0H and
all points south and east daily. 10:lb
S5.So; lower berth $3.50. upper berth
g. whole room $3.50.
FOR BUFFALO AND ALL POINTS
EAST. daily, 8 y. m.
WAY PORTS. Monday and Saturday p.
m Wednesday and Friday. s:a0 q. n.
MEEK.END .ExCURSiOH EvHat
falo, $3.50 Niagara Falls-round trip
for transportation returning In time
for business Monday.
Ticket Offces: Wayne Street Wharf.
Majestic Bldg, 137 Woodward Ave-. 17t
Griswold st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15

me. II itchsd . little at times.
II tried several remedies. but The trouble
seemed to grow worse instead Of better. and
tried several treatments which cured me
for month. but IL always broke out again.
One day friend saw the advertisement q
Cuticurs Soap and Ointment In the paper
and sent for sample. They helped me. %
l purchased two moro boxes Of CuticurA
Ointment and some Cuticura Soap and
they completely cured mo. II took three
months for Cuticura Soap and Ointment
70 complete my cure" (6igned) waltss
Mahony. Oct. "a. 1912.
Although tho Cuticura Soap and ONT
uBent arc most successful In the treatment Of
affections OF the skin. scalp. hair and hands.
they arc also most valuable for everyday uss
in the toilet bath and nursery. because they
promote and maintain the health Of the skin
and hair from infancy TO age. Sold every
where Liberal sample OF each mailed frss.
with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard
"Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
A~Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap viii ind II best for slGin and scalp.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-15
WHITLEY SHOPS
GROW IN FAVOR

The arrival OF real fall weather
makes most timely the showing OF
new fabrics imported direct from
Europe. by l.. J. Whitney, ladies' tailor.
at 314 Washington Arcade. Mr.. With
.ey makes gowns. wraps and suits for
women to whom quality Is prime
requisite. and numbers among his pa
irons many OF the best dressed wo-
men of the west