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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
ICOnSider 1t Well
"YOurPay;;Y ourJob.'

Every employee of the two shoe
factories in Gardiner. this morning,
will be handed Il sealed envelope It's
he enters, on the outside of which is
printed Your Pay and Your job" The
contents are worthy the perusal OF
every voters and is as follows
Your Pay. The Average weekly
Pay for men. women and minors in
this faetory is $12.S3, lost time in
cluded. These wages ere possible I'M
der the present Protective Republican
Tariff. In foreign factories for the
same labor they pay @419. The Dem
ocrats propose to take tie present duty
off from boots and shoes made in for
eign countries, which means LOW
WAGES HERE SHOW your disap-
ploVal of this by voting, today. for
John \. Peters, the only candidate.
who stands for protection Your job.
Today. work is plenty-wages high
est ever known. BE wise, vote for the
man who will help YOU keep it so.
Jc hn ~ Peters is the candidate Wh1
stands for protection Of American la =
Dor. A few facts Of interest to shoe
makers. In Sweden the price paid for
Welting is cents per dozen Here IN
Gardiner you get 16 cents per doZen.
In Denmark the average pay per day
for women and minors is SO cents.
Compare these wages with yours. Vote
for protection and high wages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

soft drink dispensers are now all there
awaiting your patronage. Saturday
also brought a large shipment OF
poultry and horses. The stables are
now fairly we'll taken ~. and by Mon
day night, few stalls win be left va
cant Many Of the fast ones have ar
rived, and the Inviting weather, sun
day drew 10 the grounds n larse
crowd. who found enjoyment in look
ing through the sta bles and various
tents Even those who are In no way
enthused about fair time and its
pleasures could n9tsslirpreas III looks
as though it was going To be a fine
far from finding exn at tn. irli lips
in spite of themselves 49,
The track too. looked to he in fine
condition. TO be sure there was plen
" of dust, but what Woqfd q faEr be-,
without the dust? Telts are up over
in the cattle department and some fini
looking specimens OF what Maine
farmers can raise were found in their
stalls, Sunday.
The Midway viii DC buster and
brighter than ever. The old merry
go-round is in its place and so are the
snake charmers and sword dancers
Scenes from the Titanic wreck is an
other new feature that has special
tent. Starrett's Wild West Show with
It's real COW boys and COW ponies Will be
present to add he thrills and feats
IF horsemanship.
Crepe paper, and almost every otn
or conceivable form Of decoration has
turned the interior of Exhibition. hali.
which is truly not pretty in itself, intn
virtual rustic palace. Here is where
all the goodies and the staple food
stuffs will be on exhibition. so IL L.
only natural that they will be exhibit
ed in as tempting way as possible.
All around The fair looks as though
il were going to so far eclipse any Of
its predecessors that the distance viii
be unreasonable. When the rooster
crows. Tuesday morning the fair will
have. begun and then there will be the
glorious three DAYS following Folks
near and far should make IL a point
q ATTEND for il viii lAe educting, en-
teItaHing. instructive and best of all
IL will fiji you with enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Sec. OF State Bryan
Endorses PattangaIl.

With all the force If his personal
lty and oratery, William Jennings
BRYAN. secretary OF state. brought to
a close, Saturday evening. in the Wat
erville Opera house, a whirlwind
speaking tour through the 3rd Dis
tlct in behalf of the democratic can
dl,ate for Congress, Mayor w. r. Pat
tansaH. The. presence of such man
IS Mr. Bryan drew tremendous
tanWd and long before the time ap-
pointed for the speechmaking there
was not even standing room in the lit
tie auditorium. II WIS estimated THAI
fully 500 were within it's walls. and
ally as many more were turned
away The crowd outside the build
ing was 50 great that sir. Bryan there
made brief speech, sort of sum
mari2ins Of what lie later dwelt on at
length in the opera house.
The Wateryiae cadet Rand furnish,
ed the music for the entdoor ceiebra- :
tom white thu WaIefyiile Military
Band had its place IA the orchestra
front. About half a hundred chairs
we're placed on The stage and here
many prominent WatervilIe Demo-
Gratis their wives and friends occupied
places.
Shortly before . o'clock, the secre-
tary of state. accompanied by Mayor
Pattangal ana Former GOV. +. W.
Ilaisted came upon the stage and seat
I'd themselves in large leather uphol-
stored chairs. The G9mmoner reeeiV-
ed warm welcome and bowed mod
,.1stIts - th,, ,.t.fII.9paJ ,.hF.ts and an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

lady and gentleman in Randolph.
who are interested in bee culture and
have quite an extensive apiary. arc
enjoying joke upon themselves. one
day last week, they removed TIE hon
eN from ono of their hives and pLtc-
ing the product in the honey house
went away To pass the remainder of
the day. ON their return they found
4 window had been left open in tho
honey house. and the bees had entered
and removed all the honey leaving
only the empty combs. As there was
several pounds of honey the bees must
have kept exceedingly busy, as they
made clean job of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
GARDINER 10; AUGUSTA 2.
First Game to Gardiner for Champion
ship of Two Cities.

A veritable comedy Of errors featured
the bah game. Saturday afternoon, on
Quimby field. when Gardiner defeated
Augusta by score of 10 to ,. Following
as it did the close of the Trolley League.
it might aptly be compared TO the mock
session of the Legislature as at times ii
was farcial in the extreme. This mlch
should be said, however: Augusta played
several new men. Jackson filled the
backstop place for Augusta and was the
one man on the visiting team. who was
there with the goods. making one wish
that they might see him when he was in
good form. Not a BAN got by him and
he made several pretty throws Dick
Eldridge played the same position fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Abram SAVAGE.

Abram Savage died, Friday night. at
Augusta. Mr.. Savage was former
resident of Wiscasset but for several
years past had made his home with
mis- son in Randolph. one son. vii
lard of Randolph, one brother. John
Sage of Gardiner. and two sisters.
Mrs. Frederick Avery of Wiscasset
and Mrs. Susan Rice of Bath. SURVEY.
Funeral services will be held. at > =
NJ. Monday. from the residence Of his
son Undertook street. Randolph, and
the remains will he taken Ia Wiscas-
set for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Relief Measures
At Hot Springs

Hot Springs, Ark, sept - With
two companies of militia policing the
burned district the citizens commit
tee devoted itself, today. to system
adzing relief measures and planning
for the rehabilitation Of the tre-sWept
eastern section of Ho, Springs. To-
nights checking up shows that All II
those made homeless BY TIM fire Of
Friday night have been housed tempo
rarilQ and their immediate needs pro-
via"d for Special offers If bread and
other necessities have arrived from
Little Rock and offers Of financial ait
las been received from number Of
cities. Against the monetary lass es-
Iimated at $Go0O,o09, il is #uthori,a-
li4elF stated that Approximately ST..
u0o 080 in insurance Was carried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Something appears to be wrong with
the electrical supply at the r p Haz-
zard factory. probably a short circuit.
Several times recently it is reported
that employees have received slight
shocks from one of the water faucets.
and, abont q p. M, Saturday. Mrs. Jer-
~ DOW received a severe shock in the
same manner. The shock was of suf-
fcient force as to render her uncon-
sciouse ana physician was hastily
summoned. After working over her
Tor some considerable time she was
restored TO consciousness and. Sunday
morning the physician stated that she
was OUT OF danger and will probably
suffer no lasting effects. Steps will be
at once taken to lacate the cause of
the trouble and rslhedy the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
WATERvILLE.
KEROSENE ExPEoDEs.
Bertha Saunders, Winslow. Fatally
Burned While Lighting Fire.

80
bertha L. saunders. the 10zvear=old
d,,5sIf.r " 4f,.a Afie5an5 ohn.
-=z.@.-@...=. -, -,
~ ~ i''i''5 - ''t'i''' '' II = WIN Eel''-
sene NJ her home in WinsloW, about
o'clock. saturday morning, caused
IN explosion that set fire 10 her
clothes and inflicted burns from
which she died. shortly after midnight,
Sunday.
rhe little eirl was alone in the
house al the time ana il Is supposed
tl.t while size was irving IL lieif a
IRE in the Kitchen stove she caused
HE EXPULSION thai sci fire Ia her
,5latbes Isn@elor.a in !. mase If tlaats
10 ran ~ lilo .tora AT pan Ntas.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
GARDINER.
r~l.# ~~----~
Rally, Saturday, Closes
Peters Campaign Here.
Something 10 Think About Civ
en- Voters Of The CITY,.
Another Bridge Fire..The Municipal
Court..Grange Lawn Party.

Congressman A. p. Gardner of
Massachusetts and Ex-Lieutenant Gov.
j.. II. Kelley OF Michigan. now CON
gresham from that state. addressed
the citizens Of Gardner, at $50 a.
NJ, Saturday, in Depot square. The
noise in the square made by the pass
ing teams aud trains was al times
somewhat confusing, but the audience
was rewarded by one of the brightest
and most clean-cut talks of this or
any other campaign, Congressman
Kelley making a decided hit
Hon. \. +. Gardner was the first
speaker and laid stress upon the fact
that the Republicans Of today favored
the child labor laws. the S-hour day
and one day in seven for the working
man. the extension of the parcel post
Il Tariff Commission and the mini
mum wage law for women. He point
ed to tie telling fact that six Of the
eight congressman now stamping the
district for Hon. John A. Peters
We're in the anti-Cannon movement.
The Democrats" said Mr.. Gardner
are sending out the s. o. s. signal
and the iarty at Washington have
needed The call and See Of state BrY-
an has been sent into Maine in re-
spensc 10 these calls"
Congressman Keileys auditors We're
rewarded with a rare treat. His open-
ing words: The West worships a the
shrine of Maine caught the crowd
and WAS followed by an eloquent trib-
ute 70 the late James g. Blaine and
the late Forrest Goodwin. He spoke
Of Japan. the young Yankee nation
dian reciprocity as the taking down
of the bars when every other nation
are putting them up" The farmer has
been made the goat sand he, and then
launched into It scathing denuncia-
ton Of the pending Underwood tariff
bill. Cong. Kelley next compared the
relative strength of the three parties
in Congress. showing the small gain
necessary To put the Republicans in
control of The Senate and the large
and Impossible gam To put the Pro-
gressiVes in the same position
This sFeech Of Congressman Kelley
gave his auditors something to think
Of. something To digest and made
more Republican votes in tie city OF
Gardiner than any other one thing of
the campaign.
Frequent applause interrupted both
speakers and at the close of Cong.
Kelley's address he was given an oVa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
HARTFORD CHAMPION
OF the Eastern Baseball League for
First Time Since 1909

New Haven, Conn. Sept. To-day
marked the end of the season for the
Eastern Baseball Association, with :hr
championship going - Hartford for
the first time since 1909 The TWO
games scheduled for today between
Hartford and Waterbury nj the latter
city erescanceled on account of raii'
Hartford made fine uptill light fof
the pennant, having made poor start,
and a few weeks ago dislodged New
Haven from first place New Haven.
last years champions. secured a COM
Portable lead early in the season, but
slumped during the mast month. The
final standing of The ,.luhs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Gardiner and made good. Harvey twirled
for Augusta. but seemed a bit off his
usual good form Augusta could do
nothing with Moore, with the exception
of Niles and Harveys two-baEgers the
other two hits being of the scratch va
riety. Errors were plentiful and dur
ing the game II men We're safe at the
initial sack on errors.
When Moore came up in the seaenth
he struck out by swinging III the first
three balls pitched, only one of them be-
ing at all good In the eighth. Eastman
borrowed a schoolboy,s bat, about two
thirds the regulation size, and on the first
bail pitched tapped out a thfee-hagger.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
CUT OFF HIS rHUme
70 Escape from Navy-Children Find
lt--Man Admits the Deed.

Newport. Sept. ~ Thumb found
on play ground hs children. today
WAS returned by the police 10 rs
owner, Leonard l.. Mcmillan. a lands
man al the navy Training station WIN
admitted according to the officers. that
he had chopped off his thpmb with a,
axe because he wanted to get out Of
the navy. Mcmillan. no found at the
naval hospital told the officers first.
they said. that he aad had trouble.
last night. with three men, durins
which his hand WAS Aurt. but upon
further iuestionins. save a different
version His home 5 in sherman
Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
JOHN p. ARCHIBALD.
The Well Known Democrat and La
Dor Leader Dies in New York.

New York, sept John 2. Archi-
laid, one Of the NEST widely known
Democrats and Labor leaders in NV
York city. died toda : III his homo ia
the Bronx. where he ms a TammanF
leader He was born in Dublin, ire
land "a years ago and came Ia NeV
York. 80 years ago. engaging IN the
painting and decoration business. lie
was formerly president Of the Broth
erhood Of Decorators and Painters ri
America. aud al one sinne VICE pre-
ident Of The New Yot3s State Fedora
ton Of Labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
A Linen Shower.

y Linen shower was given, Friday
evening, by score or so of her
friends. to Miss Kathryn Mae Mason
whose marriage to Ralph II. Small of
Wilmington N g. is soon To take
place. 1T the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Carroll Reynolds, Percival court. Tn
known to Miss Mason. who gave an
announcements vitational party to
the same friends at her home the
Tuesday evening previous arrange
mcnts We're made for Friday eve
ning's affair. which came as a ire
mendous surprise to the bride to he.
Table cloths, napkins and other little
things necessary in the homes of new
lyWeds We're among the gifts showered
on Miss Mason. Decorations of yell
low. red and white, with the golden
glow as the dominant flower, turned
the parlor and dining room of the
Reynolds home into a bower of beau
ty.
Among the games that comprised the
evenings pastimes and pleasures,
Shooting Hearts occupied promi-
nent place. The prizes for shooting
hearts--not breaking them We're won
by Mrs. Roy Delann and William &.
Frost Refreshments were served, of
course. and little Dan cupid even
found himself represented on the dish
-. glasses, aud table decorations 1t
WIS indeed an enjoyable occasion and
ihc merry crowd dispersed at an ear
k hour. to gather again when the
tunes of the wedding march from Lo-
hengrin shall float through the parlor
of the Mason home ON Western ave
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Man and Two Daughters Instantly
Killed, Sunday, at Cayuta, NJ. Y.

Elmira. n Y, Sept Eugene +. Con
nell, proprietor Of a cafe at Springs Cor
oners. near Sayre, and we'll known
through this section, ana his two daugh-
ters Misses Phoebe and Carolyn, were
killed when the automobile in which they
We're driving was struck by "A Lehigh
Valley train at Cayuta. early today
Mrs. Connolly was also in the automobile
and sustained serious injuries. from
which it is feared she viii not recover
Mr. Connolly was a prominent member
Of the Elks fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
List of Unclaimed Lette RS.

Women Davis. Miss r.; Happersett
Mrs. Elizabeth w; Paige, Miss Min
ME r.; Small Mrs. Medora 9.
Men-Auger, Gabriel; Begin, Char
lie: Benner. Morris; Brisk, Morris
Clark, Jesse H.: Cover. Frank y
johnson Russell f; Mullen, ". +.
Necham. Ed; Ponlin, Louis; Ross
Charles. Smith, W. r. Thomas, Thorn
as. II. A NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Polls Open at 8 An.

a fair day should bring out a large
vote in Gardiner Many new names
have been added to the voting lists.
during the sitting of the Board of Reg
lstration, and much work has been
done in the city by all three of the
parties. In this city the polls open.
at A. NJ, and close. at p NJ De
not NEGLECT To vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Republican Rally
Closes Campaign.

The Republican campaign in this
city closed, saturday with a rouslpg
rally. in the afternoon. in city hall
square. addressed by Congressmen
Gardner Of Massachusetts and Kelley
Of Michigan. Whizze1 into the city
in a touring car and with only a few
moments 70 spare before catching
train, Mr.. Gardner had opportunity for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Funeral of Late Nellie M. Dow.

The funeral of the late Nellie NJ
Dow was held. Saturday afternoon
from her late home on Winter street
Rev NJ. e. Miner officiating. assisted
by George Newell. The bearers were
Robert and Henry Dow. James Curtis
and Geo. Newell. The interment was
at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

day evening. before Judge Atkins
From the testimony it appears that
John Landry started the affair in the
home of H. e. Patterson and gem
eral melee followed. Several com
plants had already been made of the
same parties before and his honor
fined Landry the costs of the court
and released the Patterson family nm
on their promise to leave town. Mon
day forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
Central Me. Fair
To Open, Tuesday.

Practically the only thing now nee
essary to the opening Of the Central
Maine fair is the dawn of Tuesday
morning All last week preliminary
preparations were under way and
Saturday and Sunday saw the final
touches being put on. The pink lem
onade stands the "aot dog booths,
the palmists. the photographers, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
RUNAWAYS CAUGHT T.
Boys from Sehooi in South Portland
Stopped in brunswick.

Brunswick. Nc. Scot. = tSFeaqll
Clifford Larabbee OF pe<fer Louis
Rarns Of Reekland, james e;fern II
Portland ana William GRAY af Wes,-
brook, Who escaped from the STAGE
school for Eoys at South Portland
aere caught. about 90 ianieht IA
die Maine Central cards ste. ~
chief Of Police Colby Tho were
Harefaoted and on top of a bes eafz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet. Tuesday Sept
., with Mrs. George JOY, Central
street. Plans Will be perfected for the
Apron and Cooked Food sale to be
held. Saturday. Sept. 10. at the store
on Water street formerly occupied by
&. III. Rradstreet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Governor and Mrs William r.
Haines returned. Saturday from a 10
days trip through the West during
which time they attended the Gov
ernors convention in Denver. Their
trip to the great Colorado city was
made over the Atkinson. Topeka x
Santa Fe going by way of Missouri
and Arkansas with a short stop az
Chicago. The return journey brought
them through Nebraska and Ohio.
over the tracks of the Southern Paci-
fc. Short visits with friends both
coming and going added To the pleas
ure of very enjoyable trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

The long looked for date of the we'd
ding of Francis b. Sayre and Miss
Jessie Wilson has been announced by
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson through her
secretary. Isabella Hagner The date
will be, Tuesday, Nov %, and the
ceremony win take place in the White
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

The remains OF the late Hattie
Louise Fraser. who died in Boston.
Friday. Sept. 5, Were brought to Gar
diner, Sunday. ON the boat The inter-
ment was at Riverside cemetery. Pitts
ton, in which town she formerly re-
sided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08
In Municipal Court.

Constable c. A. Phillips brought up
a party of four from South Gardiner.
Saturday evening, for creating a dis
kurbance, sand they were tried, Satur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

With bullet wound in his right
temple and his hand tightly clasping
a revolver, the body of Jerome IL.
Cady, aged 30, of Monsoon. Mass. was
found Sunday. in the Quaker Hill sec
ton, New London, CT. A note beside
the body addressed to Mother read
Don't look for me; not responsible
for myself" The coroner rendered a
verdict Of suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Gendolyn Hazard, wao have been
passing several months at Pleasan:
pond, returned, Saturday, To their
homes in East Greenwich. r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Regular meeting of Gardiner Grange
Monday evening All members are re-
quested To be present as plans are to
be perfected for a visit to Chelsea
Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Elmo kimbal. who was injured.
over month ago. by his team collid-
ing with an electric EAR. was able u
go down stairs. Sunday. for the frs
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Mrs. Ralph Peasiee and children of
Portland arrived. Sunday. for visit
10 Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Peaslee. Cen
trail street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

Charles Walker and daughters. Mad
cline and Helen, are making an auto
mobile trip in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

A Grange Lawn party will be held.
Tuesday evening. Sept. ., at the resi-
dence of George f. Sparrow, Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-08

The citizens committee appointed to
secure subscriptions for the new shoe
factory building. Sanford, Me-, an.
nounced, Saturday evening. that suffi
cient pledges have been received TO
warrant the beginning of operations.
and notified Lawrence Nj. Carroll.
who has agreed to lease the plant,
that the building will be ready for oc-
cupancy within 90 days.