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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28
MADISON.
Fire Department Called for
Blaze in Tool House.
Indian Spring Lodge, |. 0. 0. F.,
Works InitiaioTy Degree.
Local and Personal Notes Gathered
From About the Town.

An alarm of fire was sounded. at 10. X
O'Clock, Friday evening, and from the
lurid glare in the heavens it looked as
though large fire was in progress.
The blaze was located in a small tool
house belonging to the Great Northern
Paper Co. and located on the bank of
the Kennebec river just above the
Madison end of the railroad bridge.
Just below this house was another
small building in which a quantity of
dynamite was stored.
The Madison High school baseball
team went, Saturday, to Bingham to
play the Bingham High school.
Indian Spring Lodge, l. o. o. F..
worked the Initiatory degree on two
candidates, at the regular meeting
Friday evening.
Maurice Flynt, who is employed as
baggage agent and telegraph operator
for the Maine Central Railroad at this
point, went, Saturday, to his old home
in Abbot, for short visit with reIa-
tives.
Mrs. Grace Birks and daughter left
town, saturday, for Boston. where
she VIII make her home in the future
Miss Lena Hamilton, who has beer
making an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. Guy l.. Garrison. returned
Saturday. to her hame in Topstisli.
Mrs. Frank Brooks left town s'atu~
day, for Everett, Mass, where she
VIII reside in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

the prairie for months. Men caught
on the prairie killed their horses. dis
ENDOWED them and crept into the
cavity of their bodies to escape the
murderous blizzard
That there is nothing new under the
son is shown by the example of an
Ara bian gazelle hound on show at the
agricultural hall. Officially this is de-
soFibed as IA new dog" but its exact
counterpart is depicted on an Egypt
ian monument erected five thousand
years ago. The species is famous for
its hunting prowess.-London Globe.
In the footway of Longdean avenue.
on the outskirts of Brighton, foreig-
ner, whose name is unknown. was
found dead shot through the heart.
BY his side was a French poodle, also
dead. and letter; please do bury
me with my dog. He is my only
friend" The name-plate on the dogs
collar had been erased. The man was
about so years of age and was well
dressed. His hat bore the makers
name, "E. Croci, Milan."-London
Standard. s
After studying the telephone systems
OF America and Europe the chief cleo
trician of the post and telegraph de-
partment of New Zealand has recon-
mended that full automatic telephone
system be installed in Auckland, Well
ington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
The directorate of the Nebraska
Poultry Association is made up of T. M.
Cult, Edwin Cult. e. s. Cult, Michael
B. Cult and Thomas f. Cudahy. A
call for directors meeting, we fancy
sounds something like "cutt, Cult.
Cult, Cudahy. Buffalo News.
The total delay by troubles in cleo
trical locomotives operating in the New
York terminal district of the Pennsyi-'
vania railroad amounted to only shir-
teen minutes. The total mileage run
of these locomotives was 100000.
In handling of mail bags. the efficien-
CIV of the electric truck can make five
trips with load of two tons in the
time required for hand truck to make
four trips with a one-ton lead; in 9TH
er terms. a single electric truck does
the work of two and One-half hand
trucks.
A Mr.. Hantaro Inagaki, dealer in
iewelry in Shitaya ward, is reported
to have invented new vehicle which
may be described as a combination OF
tricycle. and rikisha. One person rides
on the saddle, while two persons can
be accommodated in the carriage at
tached behind. 1t is said that the IN
yentor has devoted two years and
great deal of money to his invention
and that the vehicle has been tested
and found to be capable of carrying
two persons at as high speed as an
ordinary bicycle--Japan Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28
HAlLoWELL DEFEATED.
Skowhegan Takes Game in the 9Th
The Score Is 6 to 2.

Hallowell High went down in defeat in
a game of baseball with the Show
hogan High school team, Saturday, at
Fairview park. by a score of to p The
visitors showed up we'll until the sixth
courage. 1t was through the inability
with the base running of Skowhegan
that lost the game. Skowhegan took ad-
vantage of every opportunity and mis-
play. Skowhegan showed more knowledge
of the inside of baseball. Johnson at
third put up the best game for Haliowell
and showed the mark OF being a fast
player. He picked the ball up cleanly
and threw it TO first like veteran. Pool
er for Skowhegan made spectacular
play, when the ball went into left field
and he took it on the dead run. robbinS
Johnson of a three-bagger, which stop
ped Hallowell, play from which the
visitors did not rally, it taking the fight
out of them. Shumway in the fourth in
ming stole second and third bases and
but for an error by the pitcher would
in the eighth. The summary:
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officer of the day. Capt. Brown.

Samuel L. Jepson has reported from
a furlough with relatives in Lynn.
Charles H. Brown left the Branch.
Saturday. on a pass to visit relatives
in Freepert
General Beal Command, No. %. L.
S. L., will hold its regular meeting.
this (Monday) evening, in Grand
Army hall.
1t is expected that the Married and
Single Men viii play another game.
on Thursday, just after the supper
hour.
Burroughs We're granted, Saturday,
to: Lawrence Kilelea to Waterbury.
Henry IL. Turner to Orange. Dennis
Common to Boston; Frank S. Taylor
to Roxbury; Dannis Casey to Roch-
ester, \. H.
Letters for the following are adj
vertised at the Home for the week
ending April 90: Francis Gardner:
James Hanley, Harrison Hanson.
Louis Hesseker, Paul Huard, Peter
Prue and Mrs. Ester NJ. Savage.
The Sunday evening concert was
thoroughly enjoyed by a large audi
ence. The cornet duet, by Messrs.
Theme and Ceska, was rendered in Il
pleasing manner
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A.C. Harrington, Prominent
Local Man, Is Dead.
palloxelI A.C. WaI|ops The h,
& ". Nine, Gardiner 1871.
Funeral Services for the Late Mrs.
Mary II. Meservey Held, Sunday.

A. c. Harrington passed away at
) A. NJ, Saturday, at his home on
second street, after an Illness of over
TWO years. IN the death of Mr. Har-
rlngton, Hallowel loses prominent
and most respected citizen, and mer-
chant. The deceased was n native of
Iopsham. coming to this city when a
young man. and entering the employ
OF the Hallowell Granite Co. He con-
unaed work with this firm until the
outbreak of the civil War, when he
ENLISTED in the 9TH Maine. serving three
wears, and afterward serving a year
IN the Hancock Corps. He saw SER
vice in all of the prominent battles
from Bull Run to Petersburg. and was
on the long march from Chancellors-
Vile to Gettysburg. reaching the latter
place in an exhausted condition not
withstanding this, began fighting inn
mediately upon his arrival. His dis
charge papers read: "A faithful sol
der to whom reproof was unneces-
sary.' Upon returning to Hallowel
at the close of the war, he began his
career as a merchant. becoming man.
ager of store that was opened under
shS AidiiONtlA IioUSS ~ SIdHttt cut
ter and other mechanics, who incor.
porated under the name of "Sovereigns
|of Industry. AS the business grew
the store was moved to 1872 Water
street. and later. Mr.. Harrington
bought out the other members of the
firm. continuing the business until re-
Gently.
For number of years, Mr. Harring-
ton was a menSe. of the city govern
ment, being member when the ole
City hall was tarned into the presen,
fire department quarters. He was
sealer of weights and measures for
a number of years, resigning only re-
Gently, owing to i'll health He was a
past master of Kennebec Lodge, F,
and A. NJ, past high priest of Jerusa
lem Chapter. and Sir Knight of Trini-
ty Commandery
The deceased, who was 20 years OF
age, was twice married In 1866. he
was married TO Emma E. Brown of
Topsham. who died. Sept. "a, 1896
Five children We're born to them. four
of whom, Mrs. Gertrude Peekham of
Chicago, Mrs. Lillian Rich of Worces-
ter, Mass, Mrs. J. d. Nutting and
Miss Lottie Harrington, both of Halo
ried Mrs Elizabeth Sutherland, who
with two sisters, survive.
Funeral services will De held from
his late residence at SO Second street
at $50 Tuesday afternoon, Rev. II. L
Nichols of the Methodist church. Off.
ciating.
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Practical Joker Turns in a
False Fire Alarm.
HaIIoweII High School Is De-
teated by Local Team, 6-2.
4 New Park Is Planned for This
Place-.0ther news Jotiiugs.

The whole town of Skowhegan had
considerable reason for being indig-
nant about II o'clock Friday night.
The fire alarm rang from Box SO, near
Maple street, and the entire fire conf
pany with the usual number OF spec
tators rushed to the scene, but dis
covered that a false alarm mad been
given. People in the vicinity OF the
alarm box claim that they saw man
running away from the bog after the
alarm had been given. Mrs. ). j. INT
bodeau, with her mother, Mrs. Demo,
who is very sick, saw q man run onto
East Maple street and disappear. An
electric search light was found, Sal
urday morning, valued at about 81.
Skowhegan may have. new park
that will mean much to residents CT
the town. 1t has been suggested that
the north side of the court house be
arranged so that the yard there, ana
lawn may have shrubs and plants, ard
that setfees may be placed on the
lawn for the benefit of the public.
This lawn, because of the shaded con-
dition, will not grow grass and the
plan suggested would add more beauty
to the surroundings and, at the same
time make a place that the town has
needed and wished for many times. 1t
is in a position where it would not be
Objectionable as Coburn Park is at
present.
Clyde H. Smith went to Boston,
Saturday, on business trip.
girl was born, Friday, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Norton.
Ia ,,,h fn no hynnCht
into market was delivered, Friday, to
A. R. Jewett by W. B. Whittier.
The 16-months- old baby of Reuben
Perry died. Friday.
The ice has gone out of Wesserun-
sett Lake and it is expected that the
ice will leave Moosehead Lake, some
time during the coming week.
boy was born, Friday, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Hunt. Myland Harold.
Mrs. Helen Kincaid died, Friday, at
West Athens, aged Il. She was the
wife of the late John Kincaid. Flu
neral services will be held. at 10 A. NJ.
Sunday Interment will be in the
South Side cemetery. Skowhegan.
DeMolay cmmandery, K. T., y
making arrangements to entertain ST.
Omar Commandery of-Waterville and
Trinity Commandery of Augusta on
ST. Johns day, June "a. A banquet
win be held at Lakewood and other
entertainment will be afforded
The climatic conditions, the last
two years, have not dampened the
farmers in their desire to plant sweet
corn. It is reported that as much
corn if not more will be planted, this
year, than last and all the corn can
ming companies will receive their ust-
al acreage.
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Married Men Defeat Single
Men Five to Two.
fur|oughs Granted-.Ua VET
Grams Meeting, Monday Night,
Officer of the Day, Captain Brown.
Large audience at Concert.

The opening game of baseball at
the Branch was played, Saturday. the
Married Men defeating the Single
Men, To 3 in five-ining game. Con-
sdering that ii was the drst one ot
the season. the players did we'll, and
with the usual amount of practice
should make up a first-class nine 10
play outside teams. Bridges started
to do the twirling for the Single Men.
but retired in the first, with two out,
after he had been touched up for four
hits, four runs and walk. Fuller
then came To the rescue and held their
opponents down to two hits and
walk, with one run. Carihaus, Hayes
and Haskell, new additions, showed UP
very well and should strengthen up
the team considerable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

The largest freight carrying vessels
in the world are plying on the Great
Lakes, recent addition to the fleet OF
gigantic carriers of those waters.
The vessels are the Colonel James M.
Shoemaker and the William I. Sny-
der, Jr., built for operation on the
Great Lakes. They measure over all
CIT feet, nodded beam GA feet, nodded
depth SO feet, with a dead weight car
rying capacity at twenty-foot draft
of 1920 tons. The vessels carry wa
ter ballast in side tanks and in dou-
BILE bottom, which is six feet deep. The
total water ballast capacity is 9.44o
tons. Each vessel is equipped with a
quadruple expansion engine of verti-
cal inverted type. with an estimated
horse power at ninety revolutions a
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....-. 80
COLBY 2ND

Pittsfield Grange held an interesting
all-day meeting, Saturday, with n good
attendance. c. r. Leland of Mechanic
Falls, representing the State depart
ment of agriculture. was present and
gave an interesting and instructive
talk on Dairy Testing and Seed I'M
provement." A dinner was served UNI
der the direction of Lester Nelson and
his aids. The next meeting of East
Somerset Pomona Grange will be held
with Palmyra Grange. May :, al
which time an address will be given
by Prof. !. A. Roberts.
The Second degree was conferred on
two candidates at meeting of Mer-
idian Lodge. F. and A. NJ, held, FRI
day evening. A special meeting will be
held, Friday, May 2, for work in the
Third degree.
Captain L. o. Haskell of Co. A, I'd
Inf, y. G. S NJ, has received orders
to increase the membership of his
company to 100 members or more. II
is desired that as many as possible
will enlist before May Is. in order that
they may be entitled to go to muster
and participate in the war games held
in August.
fl.t1HS OF oTti Merton bean VIII DC
interested to learn of his marriage to
Miss Esther Bean, which occurred,
Saturday evening. April 26. at the
home Of the brides parents. ex-Mayor
and Mrs. George f. Bean of Woburn,
Mass. MIR. Bean is a graduate of Nj. G.
l., class GO, and of Bates College, 10.
For number of years he made his
1cme here in the family of DR.. T. NJ.
Griffin. He holds the position at pres
ent as sub-principal of Woburn High
school.
over SIG was netted from the Apron
ard Maybasket sale held, Friday aft
ernoon, by the members of the fourth
division IN the Universalist church cal
endar
Mrs. l.. A. Harding, who has been
at the Trull hospital in Biddeford, re-
turned home. Saturday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. George Staples and
sons, Henry and Francis. left, Satur-
day, for an over-Sunday visit at their
old nome at Sebago lake.
Mr. and Mrs. George Butler and lit
tie daughter of Nasonville. r. L.. who
haze been guests of Mr.. Buffers pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs. George Butler, re-
turned home. Saturday.
1t was voted to not unite with other
towns in a school superintendent, at a
special townmeeting held. Saturday
afternoon, in Union hail. This meeting
vas called by the local school board.
A pleasant dancing party was given
in Perkins hall, Friday evening, UNI
der the direction of Frank Brown.
The Boy Scouts gave an enjoyable
social at the IIuiyersaliSt church. Fri
day evening. From the admission fee
and sale of candy s12.o3 was cleared.
The remains of the late George r.
Hooper were taken. on Thursday eve
ning's Pullman, to Meriden, CT, where
funeral services will be held and the
enterment made in the lot where the
remains of his wife are buried.
Mrs S. o. Lilly of Gardiner passed
last week with her father. Melville
Crocker, near Mosher's Corner.
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CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

A unique timepiece has recently
been invented by Eugene Waiser,
matchmaker in Los Angeles. fouE
years of work has perfected CLOCK
which keeps accurate time put Is
without a spring in it's makeup. Inc
motive power is gained by the cioca
rolling down an incline, regulated py
a wonderful arrangement OF welgh.s
on the inside of the clock. Ihere Is
no winding to be done, but every
thirty days the clock is lifted to the
top of the incline and begins TO siidt
downward The dial does not re-
yolve with the case, but-remains as an
ordinary dial with the figure II at the
top. The incline is of polished wood,
sixteen inches long, with an s 1-5 per
cent. grade. There is no relation
between the wood and the clock; it Is
simply a matter of properly adjusted
weights which move the nahos anu
control the downward motioh Oh 'he
timepiece.-The Strand.
One of the most remarkable s.ories
of sudden cold weather is to be fouho
in famous biography OF Abraham
Lincoln. The year 1860 was iohs
known as 1.-The year or the suuuei.
change" At noon on December " VI
that year after warm rainy MOI II -
ing the temperature suddenly feii Az
degrees A man riding into spring
field for marriage license found tne
raindrops dripping from the nriuie
and beard changed sin a second into
lingering icicles. Geese ana chlchehs
were caught by their feet ana wings
and frozen to the wet ground. A drove
of one thousand hogs being driven TO
st. Louis rushed together for warm.h
and formed a huge pile. Those INSIDE
smothered. while Those outside rroze,
and the CHASTITY pyramid remained on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28
John n. Whittier.

John H Whittier, Cornville's oldest
citizen and second Oldest citizen in
the county, died, Friday, aged SO. He
had never been sick day, until
short time before his death. He was
born in Brighton, Jan. 20. 1914, but
had lived in Cornville on the farm,
where he died. since 1867. In lS43 he
was married to Mary C. Hall of Brigh-
ton and they lived together for 81
years, she dying about three years
ago. To them were born six children,
four of whom are now living: George
Whittier and Albert Whittier Of Corn
Vile: Fred w. OF Topeka, Kansas;
and Mrs. Abbie H. Russell of Madison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28
NURSE GRAHAM ADVISES
COMFORT POWDER
FOR ANY SKIN SORENESS

Ida NJ. Graham, Trained Nurse.
Grand Rapids, Mich, says: Il never
used any powder l liked as well in
every way as Comfort Powder for
healing all skin soreness. / am never
without it and one family where I
nursed used to buy it by the half doz-
en- boxes at q time. After once using
il in a family they never will use any
other powder"
Comfort Powder is siin healing
wonder. Re sure you get the ger'uine
with signature Of f. S. Sykes on box.
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HaIloweli A. A., IS; H. & W., 4

The Hollingsworth & Whitney nine
met defeat at the hands of the HALO
well Athletic Association, in one
sided game of baseball on the Muster
field, Saturday afternoon, the final
score being Is to /. The downfall of
the paper-makers was due to their in
ability to hit Patten, the local twirler,
and the excellent filding of his team.
Desmond, who filled the box for the
down river boys certainly pitched a
fine game, striking out Is men, al
though when the local boys connected
with the ball, it was always good for
one base at least. Fl. 4 WIS. only run
was scored in the 9Th inning, by Des-
mond, who reached first on an error
by Carlton. In the sixth inning, Hal
lowell batted around once, every man
but one scoring. Fish and Moore both
played fine games for the local boys.
The summary:
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A Warning.

To feel tired after exertion is one
thing; to feel tired before is another.
Don't say the latter is laziness-is
isn't; but it's sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down. ano
needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
It's a warning. too and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once.
Buy a bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Deputy Sheriffs Potter and Bucklnl
Saturday morning. seized and libelleo
Darrell at the office of the Atlantic
Express Co, which contained so halt
pints and 100 pints Of liquor. The con-
signment was in the name of j. w
Richmond.
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Funeral of Mrs. Mary H. Meserve,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
III. Meservey was held, Sunday after
noon, from her late residence on Aca-
denny street, Rev. H. l.. Nichols of the
Methodist church. officiating. Floral
tributes were numerous and exception
ally beautiful. The bearers were
Charles Hobbs, Milton Gilman. Fred
Goodwin and George Lord. 1nterment
was held at the local cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Mrs. G. r. Beaulieu, who has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry
Bradstreet, for the past three months.
returned, Saturday. to her home in.
Dover, y. II. Mr.. Beaulieu came on
to accompany her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Sidney L. Danforth, who has been
in Unity, during the past week, pass
ed through here, Saturday morning, on
his way to Saint Paul, where he is to
be employed. There was large dele
cation of friends at the station to bid
him good bye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

The Boy Scouts of the Old South
church are planning to hold a Rum
mage sale. sometime in the near fu-
ture. Further notice will in regard to
the event, will be given at future
date, as soon as definite plans are de-
cided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Atlantic City, n. j., has woman
controller. Miss b. NJ. Townsend, who
is said to be the first woman to hold
such position in any city in the
country. She took the place of a city
controller who was removed from Of
flee on charges.
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NOTICE..

Sealed proposals will be received ely to f the
Maine Industrial School for Girls, Hallo,
we'll. Right reserved to reject any or an
bids. Bids will not be received ai,er
administration building two coats ana
outside woodwork of three other cot
'ases G. w. WHITE. Steward.
apr2sdtf
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HALLowELL HIGH.

Runs made--By Knapp, PooIer, Shum-
way, Emery 2. Fl. Dunmont. Stolen bases
Dumont Taylor, Niles. Base on balls
BY Nutting 2, by Niles s. Struck out
BY Nufting 10. by Niles 5. Sacrifice hits
Knapp q Gray. Hit by pitched ball
III. Dumont Wild ptches-Niles 2. Pass
ed balls humway, Leonard 3. Umpire,
White Time, l45. Attendance, 200.
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The regular meeting. Tuesday even :
ing, of Hermon Lodge, +. and A. NJ,
Past Masters night will be observed
and the chairs will be filled by the
Past Masters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

A swell" chop suey restaurant III
New York City has on its bill of fare
one dish the price of which is $25. Il
is explained however. that one por-
ton of .Foony Wong WI YIN con-
tains enough for five persons. An or
der for this Celestial delicacy must be
placed day in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Fred E. Mccausland left, Saturday,
for Sacramento. Cal. on business fer
the estate of which the late A. w. Me-
Causland was administrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-28

Earned runS-LiZotte, Craig. Stolen
bases-Gould. Carthaus. Struck out-By
Marquis s. Bridges /, Fuller /. Hits-On
Bridges in 2-3 inning. Double play
Lizotte to Reynolds. Passed ball-Tay-
Ter. Base on balls-Hayes >, Gould, Mar
thaus, Emerson. Sacrifice hits-carthaus,
Fuller. Umpire, Schuyler. Time, 4om.
Attendance, 800
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Charles Eiske,

The death of Charles Fiske occur
red in the hospital here. Sunday. aft
er a long illness. He served during
the Civil War in the 10th indepenG-
ent Bat, Mass. L. A. He came TO the
Home here from Boston, May 10, 1910.