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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

som; reading. Ida Philbrick: read
ing, Oral Wheeler: paper, Ella DIV
er; singing, chorus. Next Saturday
evening will be Young Peoples night
and they will present farce in one
act, entitled. The Interrupted Pro-
posal."
a peculiar accident happened about
SIS \. NJ. Monday. AS the delivery
team belonging to d. NJ. Marshall Co.
and driven by Bert futile was going
over the crossing in front of the
"Scoot' from Waterville, the gateman
new man. lowered the gate, so thai
the standard touched the horse on the
hip, causing him to jump. Mr.. Tut
tie. when he went under the gate,
leaned forward to clear it. and before
he regained his balance, the horse had
turned around on to Railroad avenue
and the rear wheel struck against Il
telegraph post. throwing Mr.. futile
about Is feet. bruising him severely.
but he was able to take care of him.
self. II is feared that he is injured
internally The horse, was cut in sew
eral places and bruised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
BELFAST.

| Someone, evidently a small man, IL the
| coat and shoes left behind him. are any
indication. made a bold break into sew
eral Of the small craft lying near Lewis
wharf probably, Saturday night, ana af-
te~ taking everything that was not
nailed down in several of them. went to
the little schooner Mary Eliza. capt Al
Robbins, and took a nap. The boats
owned by Capt. Pendleton. Oakie Aldus
and Capt Al Peadleton were entered by
the thief. From the Pendleton boat he
took some tools. from the Aldus craft
A pa. Of rg9b,e boots and some groc-
eG+es, l!-N i nee ,Mackinaw coat was
L. he'd ~ some place The thief then
w., - tic x ~ Eliza, taking all his
- with him and evidently intended to
20 a nap. The chances are that when
he got ready to leave he was startled
and left in a hurry, tor. although he
pup on the stolen boots and coat he
left behind him his own coat and shoes
as evidence against him. and also the
loot from the other boats. The authori-
tics have an idea who the culprit is
ana an arrest will douhtlessly soon be
made
Belfast friends of Mrs. Charles T.
Shaw are anxiously awaiting further
news of her condition Mrs. Shaw. who
with her husband, Engineer Shaw of the
Belfast branch, Maine Central r. r., is
passing the winter in Miami Fla. as
has been their custom for several years.
y few days ago while riding with a
friends on motorcycle sitting in a
basket attachment, the latter became
leasened in some way and while going al
a speed of y miles per hour. Mrs. Shaw
was thrown violently to the ground and
was later picked up unconscious. At the
last report she was still delirious and
great anxiety was felt for her
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Barrett of Stock
ton were in Belfast Saturday, ON a
shopping trip, preparatory to leaving in
a few days for Ecuador S. A, for two
years Mr.. Barrett has already spent
four years there, where he has a re-
sponsible position.
Mrs. II. E. MacDoRais has been con-
lined to her home in Church street for
three weeks, with tonsilitis. Friends |
are glad that she has 50 far recovered as
% be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Universal Jubilee
March 80 to Dec. 8
For the Catholics.

Rome. March Il. Pope Plus. today,
published an Apostolic letter, which he
revised, Yesterday, decreeing univer-
sal jubilee from Low Sunday, March
&c. 20 Dee. s, the first of the Immacu-
late Conception, in commemoration of
the religious liberation edict issued by
Em0eror Constantine i'll the fourth
century
The faithful must come to Rome and
visit twice the churches of st. John
Latern. ST. Peters and st, Pauis,
praying. confessing, taking communion
and giving aims, or they must visit six
times churches chosen by their own
bishops and carry out the same devo-
tions.
Those thus attending the jubilee will
enjoy plenary indulgence of all their
sins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

town. The funeral will be held, at .
O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon.
A White sale and Easter supper will
begin at 2.3O P. NJ, March 10, at the
Methodist church.
The funeral of the late Harry NJ.
Fleming of Augusta, who died at the
Maine General hospital, was held,
Friday, at the home of E. \. Penny,
Rev. c. G. Mosher of Augusta officiat-
ing. A delegation from the local camp
of the Sons of Veterans was present.
The father, an aunt in Littleton, n.
H. and an uncle in Boston survive.
Mrs Mae Sawtelle and daughter
Lucy who have been visiting in Au-
gusta for a few days, returned. Mon
day.
Anon Lodge, Ne. 80. I. o. o. T.,
will work the First degree. Tuesday
evening.
The Sunday school classes of Mrs.
Mae Hallett and Mrs. Ethel Wheeler
met Saturday, at the home of Mrs
Hallett, and formed a club called the
Busy Bee" Club. eleeting the follow
ing officers: Pres, Marjory Wheeler;
Sec, Gladys Hallett: Treas, Elitia
/ Sweeney The club IS formed espe-
/ cially to make fancy articles for the
May sale.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Free
j Baptist church will meet Tuesday in
stead of Wednesday, with Mrs. II. L.
Hunton.
Cascade Grange, Saturday evening
had the following program: Singing
som; paper, 'Myra Wells; singing
by the chorus reading, Pearl Bow
den: remarks on the fruit meeting
which was held at Auburn the pas
week by Worthy Master 7. Ii. her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Charles Daggett
Acquitted, Today,
OF Manslaughter.

Troy, Me, March i7.-(SpeciaD.-
James Daggett, arrested on a charge
of manslaughter, following the death
of his wife, Abbie L. Daggett. in
this town, March II, was acquitted. to-
day. The hearing was before Judge
Norton of the Belfast municipal eoGrt.
The county attorney appeared for the
state and Hon. r. +. Dunton for Dag
gett.
Ten witnesses were examined by
the state. No defense was made. The
county attorney did not think sufii
cient evidence had been presented to
hold Daggett and he was set at lib
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Passed to Be Enacted.

An Act TO authorize the constructor
and maintenance Of Il dam and other
structures in the st Francis river.
An Act to amend Section IS of Chap
ter a. of the Revised Statutes, rela-
tive 70 giving notice Of the time and
place Of sale of shares of stock in cor
porations to pay assessments.
An Act to amend Section of Chap
ter 1875 of the Public Laws of 1911 re-
iating TO the disposition of cattle re
acting to the tuberculn test.
An Act to amend Sections a and IS of
Chapter Is Of the Revised Statutes re
lating to free High schools.
An Act to amend Section l6 of Chap
ter "a of the Revised Statutes in re-
lation to the sale of unclaimed mer-
chardse
An Act to amend the primary cleo
ton law and reduce the number of
ballots required to be printed
An Act to restrict and regulate pri-
vate banking.
An Act amending and correcting tho
limits Of the Maine Forestry District as
defined and established by Chapter 1898
of the Public Laws of 1909.
All Az ~ dIlAi% SfAH L tttobSNpi lux
of Indians the right to establish and
maintain a ferry between Indian Is
land. so-called, and the city of Old
Town.
An Act TO extend the charter of the
Pennington & Augusta Railway Com
pany.
An Act to incorporate the Brownfield
Electric Company.
An Act to incorporate the Washing
ton County Light & Power Company.
An Act 20 amend Section of Chap
ter 5 Of the Public Laws of 1909. re-
Iating to the better protection of the
people Of Maine from the diseases known
as tuberculosis.
an Act to amend Chapter 2l5 Of the
Resolves of Maine for 1897 as amended
by Chapter los of the Private and Spe-
eial Laws of 1903 relating to the tuition
of students in Agriculture at the Uni
versity of Maine.
An Act to revive and extend the chart
er Of the shawmut Water Company.
An Act authorizing the selectmen OF
Dexter to sell Good Templars hall in
said town
An Act authorizing the Sebago Lake,
songo River ana Bay of Naples Steam
boat Company to construct and main
tain a wharf at South Gaseo, In the
County of Cumberland.
An Act 10 incorporate the Madison
Water District
An Act relating to the jurisdiction of
the superior court in the County of Ken
nebec. and to fix the salary of the Judge
thereof
An Act repeating the law providing for
the inspection of lime casks.
An Act to incorporate the town Of
Conner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine
In the matter of
Fred Nashon, doing
as Katahdin Cigar In Bankruptcy.
Co,
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Fred Vashon of Wa
terville, in the County of Kennebee,
and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th
day of March, A. ID. 1913 the said Fred
Nashon was duly adjudicated bankrupt:
and that the first meeting of creditors
will be held at the Office of the Referee,
1876 Water Street in Augusta, Maine.
and District aforesaid, on the 4th day of
April, A, ID. 1918, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon. at which time the said credi-
tors may attend, prove their claims, APP
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. c. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine March II, 1913.
mchISdlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
"HGWH YOUNG YOU LOOK

is pleasant greeting from friends we
have not seen for years. 1t is greet
ing. often extended to those fortunate
people who know. and profit by the
health restoring qualities of l.. r"
Atwood's Medicine, 10 be in good ro-
bust condition of mind and body at IS
years of age is indeed a blessing,
Here's positive proof of the value
of the tried and true remedy.
Il have found L F." Atwood's
Medicine the only thing to keep me in
running order. and give it the credit
for my now enjoying better health than
10 years ago. l am IS years old"
A. F. Johnson, Sebec Station, Ne.
If you have never used Il. F." At
woods Medicine, write today for free
sample.
Regular size So cents.
Il. F." MEDICINE CO. Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
OAKLAND.

Two tramps were brought before
Judge Geo. w. Field, Monday, and
sentenced to so days at the Augusta
jail. The commitment was made by
Constable B. O. York.
DR.. c. \. Hayden has been called To
Strong TO offieiate at the funeral Of
the late Judge p w. Stubs of that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

What with a Democratic congress
cutting the battleship appropriation in
two, and Secretary Daniels opposing
the reconstruction of old naval craft.
the United States navy seems destined
to remain for a time in statu quo. This
condition of things is in regrettable
contrast with the British naval pro-
gram. which provides. among other
vessels, for five new battleships.-Ma
chester Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

on motion by Mr.. Swift of Augusta,
the rules were suspended and that gem
tleman introduced out of order bill, An
Act TO compel the printing of all state
papers and documents under proper san
itary conditions, and on further motion
by Mr.. Swift the bill was referred to the
committee on labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Rumford Grange.

Rumford Grange held its annual ball
at the hall at Rumford Center, Monday
evening March 10. There was a large
attendance. The hall was handsomely
decorated with ferns, national colors
and emblems of the Grange. Sixty
couples were on the grand march.
led by Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Kimban After nine dances had
been enjoyed all partook OF a fine sup
per of cold meats, baked beans, veget-
tables and accessories. The remaining
eight dances were not completed until
/ A. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
6 i. Locke
Augusta
faho9aodti
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
Augusta

Ia the District Court of the United
states for the District of Maine.
IN the matter of
b Irving r. Ward In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
re the creditors Of Irving T. Ward of
Hallowell in the County Of kenne-
bee. and District aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2lst
day of September, a. D. 1912, the said
Irving T. Ward was duly adiu1icated
creditors will be held at the Once of the
Referee, 1870 Water Street, in Augusta,
Maine, and District aforesaid, on the
2Sth day cf March. \. D. 1919. at ten
O'Clock Ia the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend prove
their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
business a. may properly come before
FREMONT J. c. LITTLE.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine, March II, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

on motion by Mr.. Stuart of East Liv-
ermore, the vote was reeonsidered where
by the House accepted the report of the
committee on legal anairs, reporting
Ought not TO pass" on BILL An Act to
amend an Act to incorporate the Liver
more Falls Sewer District, as amended
by Chapter Al of the Private and Special
Laws of 1907 and as amended by Chapter
lS5 of the Private and Special Laws OF
1911. and on further motion by Mr.. Stuart
the bill was tabled pending the accept
anee of the report of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Notice of First Nesting of Creditors

In the District Court of. the United
States for the District Of Maine.
IN the matter OF
Theodore Huard, Jr. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
TO the creditors of Theodore iiuard, Jr.,
Of Minsl0w in The County q heiheoec'
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of March, a. - 1913, the SAID
Theodore Huard. Jr., was duly adJudl-
ing of his creditors Will be held at the
Once Of the Referee, 1870 Water street
in Augusta. Maine, and District afo ORE
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims. appoint a trustee
examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come De-
fore said meeting.
FREMONT j. G. LITTLE.
Referee IN Bankruptcy
Augusta, Maine, March 7. 1913 -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given to all whom II
may concern that the experimenting
School Committee of the town of Vassal-
boro will receive sealed bids for the
transportation of scholars for the ensu-
ing year. Bids should be sent to w. a.
Lord, North Vassalboro, +. Q. Hussey
East Nassalboro. or II. y. y. Aver, w a.
teryille, Route %, on or before March ~
Wv Per order s. S. Com.
GEORGE L. PAINE, Sec'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Orders of the Day.

On motion by Mr.. Swift of Augusta,
dill. ar Act TO incorporate the Sheepseot
Valley Conservation Power Company
was taken from the table. and on fur
Their motion by MIR. Swift the repor: OF
the committee, reporting Ought to
pass" was accepted.
Under the joint rules the bill was
tabled for printing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

William Finn of Pittsburg, who IS
recuperating N Florida, sent letter OF
regret TO a recent banquet of progress
sives in philadelphia, and mention OF
his name was the signal for volley OF
cheers" says the North American
Springfield Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Finally Passed.

Resolve in favor of the Washington
State Normal school for equipment, re-
pairs and permanent improvements.
Resolve in aid of navigation On Sebago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

The SPEAKER: The Chair will ay
before the mouse bill, An Act to incor'
potate the Jackman Water, Light <
Power Company, which bnl has beef
passed to be engrossed in the HOUSE
after the adoption OF House Amendment
A. In the Senate, Senate Amendment a
was adopted, which was not adopted b!
the House.
ON motion by Mr.. Malston OF Skowhe
gan. the vote was reconsidered whereof!
the bill was passed 10 be engrossed. anC
the vote was reconsidered whereby TN
House adopted House Amendment y.
On further motion By Mi, Marston, tn
House voted to concur with the Senat'
in the adoption of Senate Amendment !
In concurrence.
House Amendment A was then adopted
and the bill was then passed TO be en-
crossed as amended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

The United States is now leading an
ether countries in the use OF cocoa and
coffee, but ranks third in the consump-
ton of tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

On motion by Mr.. Austin of Phillips
Senate Document No. $40. bill, An Act
to amend Sections 2 and u of Chapter
1876 of the Public Laws of 1911, in rela'
ton to the control of contagious diseases
among cattle, sheep and swine, was
taken from the table, and on further mo
ton by Mr. Austin the bill was recon-
mitted to the committee on agriculture
On motion by Mr. Boman of Vinalha
ven.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18

On motion by Mr.. Boman OF Vinaiha-
vent the vote was reeensidered whereby
the House on Friday of last week ac-
cepted the report of the committee on
legal affairs. reporting fought not TO
pass" on bill An Act requiring safe
guards for the protection of all persons
employed or laboring in manufacturing
establishments and providing civil rem
edes for ali persons so employed or their
personal representatives in cases where
any such person may be killed or injured
while employed or laboring in any manu-
featuring establishment which is not
properly provided with the safeguard;
required by this act. and on further mo
ton by Mr.. Boman the bill was tabled
pending the acceptance of the report o.
the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Continued from Page Five.)

tute for young women, Springvale, for
maintenance and extension of its work.
Resolve in favor of Lucinda +. Brack-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Harry Lewis Knocks
Out Jack Harrison.

London. March Hilary Lewis, the
America welterweight, tonight knocked
out Jack Harrison. the middleweight
champion of England in the thirdround
of a 20-round contest. The fight took
place at the National Sporting Club.
Harry Lewis, last February, obtained
an award of $500 damages in a suit
against motor cab company on ae-
count Of injuries he had sustained in a
taxi cab accident, which. his counsel
argued. had impaired his nerve vitality
and his ability to fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-18
Read and
Consider

as COUNT GRAPEFRUIT.
VERY FANCY, Toe. EACH.
SUPERBA TOMATOES, 2
CANS, 25c.
TRY MUELLER'S MACARONl,
SPAGHETTI OR NOODLES,
12c. PKG.
CALL AND EXAMINE.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-12-09
QUESTIONS ALLOWANCES

Paducah, KY A. Carnegey, SUI
perintendent of Paducah schools, has
compiled table which he says shows
that other second-class cities in Ken.
lucky have been receiving more than
their percentage from the state school
fund, and that the steps taken by ST.
perintendent Barksdale Hamlet have
caused a reduction in the allowance.
Paducah's enumeration has de-
creased only "a for the year, according
to Prof. Carnegy's report, while Gov
ing lost more than 5000 and Newport
also more than 5000.
The table as compiled and based on
the 1910 population is as follows
STANDARDIZATION. 1920; en-.
rollment in 1911, 21,443; enrolment in
1913, 1881; loss, 5,912.
Lexington-Populati 5000; en-,
rollment in 1911, 1O,120; enrolment in
1918, 1923; loss, 81.
Newport-Population 10000; enroll
men. in 1911, 1l,94O; enrolment in
1913. 5000; loss, 5631.
Padl' cah-Population, 22,760 enroll
ment 4 1911. $40; enrolment In
1918, $50. loss, "a.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-12-09
CUMBERLAND is VERY LOW.

Glasgow. Ky.-The Cumberland
river is said TO be lower at this time
than ever before known by the older
citizens. In many places it can be
forded on horseback or in a wagon.
The merchants and lumber men re-
siding along the river are unable to
receive their merchandise or ship lum-
Der, slaves, etc. At Meshack, in Mon
roe county. where the boat lands,
more than 100000 feet OF logs and
lumber are tied up waiting for a tide
and the same is true in many places.
The citizens are working hard to get
the government to finish putting in
the locks and dams as it would mean
thousands OF dollars to the people re-
siding along the river. 1t is claimed
that less than one-third of the land
is now in cultivation on Cumberland
river, but II the river was navigable
the year around all of the land would
be cultivated.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-12-09
G-oweis zoe
Advice To Wardens.

In bulletin on fighting forest fires,
Just issued by the department of for
estry, State Forester j. +. Barton
gives the wardens the benefit OF his
experience in the government reserva.
lions in the west. He assures them
that there is no such thing as a forest
tire being impossible to control, eX.
cept during a high wind He discusses
the strategy of maDeuvering against a
fire and says the most effective
method is TO run the fire ito a peak. q"
This is done by going ahead of the
hames, taking position at some
point of vantage and beating back the
advancing runners of fire until the
compass Of the burning area is re-
duced 10 a peak. He calls attention
10 two facts, one is that prevention is
better than cure and the other is that
small fire is more easily handled
than a large one. lie advises the war
den TO secure the cooperation OF the
residents OF his district, get telephone
numbers. where the people have tele-
phones, and arrange with them 70 no
fifty him Immediately when a fire is
discovered
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-12-09
BOOSTS INSURANCE RATES.

Louisville, ky.-Effective January /,
according TO an announcement made,
the Home Fire Insurance Co., of New
York. will boost the rate on insurance
for retail stores 80 per cent. Appli-
cation 10 make this increase has been
made TO the state insurance board,
and unless the answer is favorable the
Home Co. wilt decline 10 issue policies
on this type OF risk. Representatives of
the company assert that for five years
the line OF insurance on which the
increase is requested has been I'M
profitable.
The company announcement adds
a new angle 70 the controversy be-
tween the underwriters and the state
rating board. Already Of foreign COM
panies have withdrawn from the Ken
lucky field on dwelling house risks
Twelve of the companies remaining
to write this class of business con-
tend there is 40 legal set OF rates in
force aud indicate they will continue
TO quote policies at the old figures.