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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

An expert of the department of
agriculture has been sent to the ex-
IRENE northwestern corner of China,
never before visited by scientists. to
seek new plans that might be valuable
in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Walter Herhurg. aged 2S, an engi-
neef, of Waverly, was drowned in
Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield. Mass,
Sunday, when the canoe in which he
ana Hans Rasmussen We're padding.
overturned. Herburg was unable to
swim and his struggles made IT inn
possible fer Rasmussen al expert, t.
save him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11
New Principal of
Grammar School

Clarence A. Robertson, who was re-
Gently selected as principal of tile
highland Avenue Grammar school, 70
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Charles +. Allen, is Il ma
tive of Saint Adams, Me, and is -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11
Republican Meeting, Aua, 18.

open their speaking campaign. or
Monday Aug. IS, when the citizens
will be addressed by Hon. John \.
Peters and Hon. Frank l.. Dutton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Friends of John NJ. Leonard will be in
terested to learn that he has recently
purchased the entire stock and equip
ment of an undertaking establishment i'll
Lewiston. and will open a similar store
in this city within a short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George Houiehan of
Washington, ID. G., are the guests of
relatives in this city. They were ac-
eampanied by Rev. Paul Griffin and
Isev. j. ID. Mari, both OF Washington.
The trip from Baltimore to ST. Johns
was made by water, and after several
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Eighteen barrels of ginseng. con-
tanning 1343 pounds, and worth $S061
have begun their journey from Wan
sau, Wis. to China. This crop Wa
grown by !. II. Koehler on one-hal:
acre Of land near Wausau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mrs. John Scott arrived, Saturday,
| from Boston, for a visit with her son
| IN Pittston. She was accompanied by
hel daughter, Mrs. Alvin Cuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

The Gardiner Giants defeated. Sat
urday afternoon, the Winners by a
score of to at the Randolph
grounds. The batteries for the Giants
We're Tibbetts and Kennedy and for
the winners, White and Hamilton.
After the fifth with the score S to 0
IN favor of the winners, the Giants
scored their runs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mrs. c. f. Johnston and children,
Evelyn and Pitman, who have been Wis
iting the formers mother, Mrs. c. l..
Eurniam of this city, have returned
- fheir home in Mattamtn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Pinkham, who
have been the guests of Clementine
Whitney. returned Saturday, TO their
home in Dover, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11
angl1d1M

the management of Lake View Inn at
Lake Cobbosseecontee. Thus far, this
season. the hotel has been under the
management of G. NJ. Patterson of FAIR
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Arthur Connors. better known as
Doc" Rogers. was arrested by the
night watch, Sunday morning, for
abusing a horse. He will appear, Mon
Gay morning, before Recorder Cla
SEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

MISS Mamie Barrett of Antrim, n.
H. arrived, Saturday. to become the
guest of Walter Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. 4. ID. Pratt. who, for
the past two weeks. have beeen the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy *. White
Of this city. returned, Saturday, to
home in Dorchester, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

pioy of the Hollingsworth & Whitney
Co, is incapacitated for a while by the
straining of the muscles of the right
arm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Young arrived,
Saturday, from Reading. Mass. AMI
vent To their cottage in Litehfield. Nj.
Young is to build an addition to MS
Cottage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. f. ID. Woodbridge of
l5eston were the week end guests oil
Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

George Waite. aged Al years, a spe-
eial police. was killed by a train al
the osgood street crossing. Lawrence
Mass. early Sunday. Waite wa
prominent during the Lawrence strike
year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Isaac Fl. Phiibrook of Haverhin,
Mass, have been visiting friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mrs. NJ b. Hunt of st. Johnsburys
VT, is visiting relatives in this city for
n short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Allen D. Niles Of Waterville passed
the week lend nj the home of his pa.
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Niles. Sec.
and street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

MI ana Mrs. G. III. Bradstreet went.
saturday, ON a two weeks visit to Old
Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

d. II. Harrington is passing a few
days as the guest of friends at Five
Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Elmer Smith of North Cambridge,
MASS, is the guest of r. M. Mooers.
Highholborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet, Tuesday after
noon. with Mrs. Willie Fish, Spruce
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

John Meader. who has been passing a
week at the lake, has returned to his
home in Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

About % Hallewell residents enjoy
ed the Maine Central excursion to Old
Orchard, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Miss Ella Webbs of Waterville is the
guest Of Miss Hildra Gilley of this
city, for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

MI. and Mrs. Frank +. Boston have
arrived home from Marblehead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

u. ID. Libby has arrived home from
trip to New York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

John Robinson passed Sunday with
his family at Southport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Dollod left. Sal
urGay. to attend family reunion at
Searsmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

days in the latter city, came by steam
er 10 Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

-Four intoxicated persons enjoyed the
accommodations at the station house,
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mrs. II. D. pinkham has again taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

George W. Spear returned. Sundas,
from a two weeks visit with relatives
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

guest of Miss Harriet Dennis left,
Sunday, for Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Mrs C. NJ. F'lagg of Cambridge,
Mass, arrived, Saturday, in Gardi-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

c. a. Bigelow of Cambridge, Mass,
was week visitor in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

/ " jackson Of Wiscasset called,
Saturday, upon Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-11

Principal OF the Highland Avenue Train
mar Gchool, Gardiner.
years Of age. He is a graduate Of the
Maine Central Institute, class of 1903,
after which he took business course
i'll Grays Business College at Port
lard, graduating. the following yea.
For the past two years he has been
principal of the Grammar school at
L.vermore Fails and has been doing
work at the summer school at the
University of Maine.
c. A. Bigelow Of Cambridge. Mass.
was week end visitor in Gardiner.
l. y. jackson of Wiscasset called,
Saturday. upon Gardiner friends.
Mrs. c. NJ. Flagg of Cambridge
Mass arrived, Saturday, in Card
ner
Mrs. Bartlett, who has been the
guest of Miss Harriet Dennis. left,
Sunday for Bangor.
George w Spear returned. Sundar,
from two weeks visit with relatives
in Boston.
-Four intoxicated persons enjoyed The
accommodations at the station house
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ Dollof left. Sal
urday. to attend a family reunion at
Searsmont.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
confrefahonsl Churcs Notes

The e8olr returned Saturday sftef- noon from their two weeks outing ai Crescent Besch bfown and happy The vacation was fall of enjoyment. Ia addition To The attractions at the beach side trips were taken to Sag Harbor, Watch Hill, and other places The largest number registered during the stay wss ZZ Former members of the choir present were Afs. r. Walden Wright. Miss HnFlie | Cofbin, and Harold . Corh4n. Although on g va- cation the choir sang a. the Congfega- tsanaI church in Mantle both sun days, giving BartielI's cantsfs "From Death to Life, the second -s5bzth- An official of one of the leading Con gregztlonsl churches in Hartford, who is summering ai Black Point. Nas a both services, and In addition io his egmmendstlon Of the singing said that he had never seen z choir 90 deVotaoa- sI and reqesentIal 10 their attitude. 4 concert 3ss given in tbe same church ou the evening of August 5, at which tsg sss netted. After the concert the ladies of The church served The singers &n exeeIlsnl supper. The officials c tAs church sere requested b. many of is9e congregation to seeaEefIhe services e fhe choir for next season. The psf- ty were also entertained by eottagen ss Crescent Beach.
 The members Of the party were
 Miss -. Elizabeth Clarke
 Mrs. C. l.. Torrey Bemyfs y. Ellis 8. Gladys Wright Asron Andem
 Marjorie (. Burgess Katherine Seward Gladys 4 Farmer Hattie lnman
 Josephine Clifford 4 A 6faydon sharpe tarjssabel Clifford aseffiIi P. Paine Fife (. Inman John A Morse JT- Louise Adams V 8siIaee -8ath
 Haflle ! Corbin Harold :. t0Tbln l.. 0. Williams F Walden y light
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Thornunhlx ouallhed.

A family of four women bought an automobile In their search for a chauffeur they were very hard 10 suit Al last man applied whose qualifi. cation could not be galusaid. Before demonstrating his ability to manage the machine he said.
 T used to be 8 window dresser. yoa know. In 6 blg dry goods store e
 "Indeedi" said the eldest daughter And may ! ask hos that helped you to qualify for this position ?a
 How" he exclaimed "Nhy. greHt Scott. didn't l learn all about drap- ing figures ID artistic style. and cant ! pile the robes and furs around you ladies till you will look like regular fashion plates7
 st was fortunate for tho women that in addition to that accomplishment the young man vas also competent chauffeur for he got the job without further questioning
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Ancient Election customs.

No complaint with regard 10 undue limitation of polling tune was possi- bls in tbe old British parliamentary days. The danger was that polling might be prolonged for fortnight, or month. Drastic action 10 bring the poll 10 a close once provoked riot in the Westminster division of Lon don. Al the general election that be gan on April 26. I7tl. the two West ministerial candidates were on the fifth day Of polling well ahead: but an opposition party of electors approach ing the hustings in great force. the high bailir lwho favored the minis. teriailsts) declared that he feared a riot and closed the poll The bAffee voters rioted and the military were called out. The high bsilir had after ward 10 apologize op his knees e the speaker and pay heavy the.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Its esnder.

4 somewhat angular. severelooking HpinsteF was standing on the station platform outside a mail coach, inspect ing with undisguised curiosity the in- genious net arrangement which is able to sweep in mail bags while the train is in swift motion.
 'Is she working all right?" asked one of the officials.
 Aye. aye, Blll.@ replied his mate. when suddenly the lady touched him on the shoulder.
 ewhy dc you call 1t 'she'9" she in- ouired. as usual athirst for informa- ton.
 Because. madam. its mail catcher. replied Inc courteous official
 And the sniff Of the angular spinster almost drowned the shriil whistle of Ghe engine, then preparing to move on. London Answers
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
gTIs YEeHER

Otis Fisher, one of Pufnam's old residents. died st the Day kimbaM hospital lHsG Friday from a general breakdown He had been in poor health fos some time
 Mr. Fisher was born in he Sawyer District and hso spent all of his life in Putnam. He wss s5 years old. Al one time he wss one Of tbe prominent men of the Town. He Sas seleefmsn for many years. Tzs a constable, st one lime captain Of Company C., C.. S- o., and was s past master of Ctaln- ebzuz lodge Of nzsOns-
 Ar Fishers wife died some years ago. He was one Of a family of ehil- dFen only one Of whom, Ars. SeWt0n Brown Of Rochesier, V. r.. survives.
 Funeral ,serviees were held al the chapel in Grove street eemesery Sun- day afternoon st o'clock, Rev. C. J. Hartman officiating. The bearers were members Of the masonic frsterni- Y. Burial WAS in Grove street ceme tery.
 HIRAM F. BURSHAA
 Hiram H B1rnham. former resi- dent of Putnam and Esstford, died Aug sth st his home in Lynn.
 Mr. Burnham was about % years of age He worked es s young man in The bank at Eastford and subsequently, removed to this city where he was en- gagged in the shoe business and wss for 8 while 8 partner of W. D. Case man. ufacluring carpet slippers. His body was efemstea and the ashes were buried in the cemetery st Esstfofd. WILLIAM T. zHEpEEY
 William T. shepley. e. died al the Day Kimball hospital last Friday He had been a resident Of Putnam many years He YVES al one time engaged in the soda bottlinz business. Funeral services were held st the chapel in Grove street cemetery where burial took place. Rev. George stone Of the Advent church officiated-
 HARRIET E. JOHNSON
 Mrs. HsFriett F. Johnson died ai the home of her brother. 4. T. Avery. Woodstock, Friday morning. aged 72 years. She has been in poor heal h for some time. she lives in Mystic but taboui five weeks ago came 10 Woodstock for a visit where she grad ually grew worse until The end The body was taken 10 Mystic saturday morning for burial.
 WRs ALBIGESCE cavEEL
 Mrs. AIbigence CoyelI. b5. died st her home on the River road. Monday. she came from KIilingly. Sbe married Hr Govell about 2 year ago Funeral services were held this Thursday morn ing at 1o o'clock Rev. J. K. Miller Of West Thompson officiating. Burial Nas in Grove street. ttcemetery.
 EMMA I. PALMER
 Miss Emma l. Palmer died at her home in south Woodstock Monday aged q years. She had lived in the house in which she died nearly all Of her life. She is survived by her moih- CT and sister There was large gath ering al the funeral Wednesday alter noon at two o'clock, Rev. J. K. Stub- bert officiating. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
ResnlnIlnns

Whereas, the supreme Ruler of the universe in His ali-wise providence has seen iit to remove from us our late lsmenged member, Joseph A. Gagne, therefore be II
 Resolved, That in the death of Brother Gagne VIC have lost a member who in his interest m our mpany assisted in promoting it's welfare, and whose loss We sincerely mourn, lhere- fore be it further
 Resolved, That we extend our sym palhy to his family in their afiilcIion, and cause these resolutions tp be spread upon Inc Feoorlis oi the Company and published in the Putnam Patriot,
 Frederick Dumas,
 Joseph Roy,
 OYilia bueFtin, Committee on Resolutions, Eagle Hose Company No. 2
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
IL Will Be Some Fair.

It Is less than fortnight 10 the opening of the 59th exhibit Of the New London County Agricultural society on the old familiar fair grounds st East Great Plain, Norwich. The pres ident and the secretary of the society are working overtime, and several Norwich business men are hard on their heels, so-to-speak, with ideas for making the 1913 faiF-whieh is gene rally called The Twentieth century fair-the brightest, biggest and best thing in eastern Connecticut fsirdom.
 They think us too optimistic when We talk about 90 .00o crowd at the Twentieth century fair, said Ruther- ford C Plant, ho k working-snd talking-for the 1913 show about i6 hours day. "But 1t isn't putting the figures too high, To my mind. We shall this year give a fair that's far and away superior To the Stafford ex- bibit, always, you know, good for l2.- ea0 paid admissions the big day. We shall beat Kingston and Danbury and the big Valley fair in BFatt.eboro In several respects, the most important Of which, Of course, will be the flying machine. and those gre lairs that boost the figures to -, ,0gg-at least the Valley does-every year when they get anything like decent weather
 MT. Plaut figures the Ed Martin flights, Two day, in the GarJiss ei- plane will draw al least l0,0o0 people to The Norwich fair grounds.
 "As for my midway, that's going lo gel out from 2o00 10 3oo0 every night, said Sidney Merles, lhe manager of that part of the 1918 outfit. .sloa have here city of 80,o00. with nolh- ing but moving pictures and Ihe fair for those three nights. The local crowd alone will iii the midway every night, and they'll stay for the ire works and the last piece by the band. p The fun will be over each night by l0.30 or 10 45, il is expected,
 The baby show is going 10 have a tidy entry list, and there may be as many as 10 prizes. The races are fiil- ing up. The cattle sheds Will be full lhis year, for all the ald-umers, and quite a few new ones, are coming: and Woodbufy b Rogers is Of the opinion that there 2 this year be an avalanche Of poultry.
 Superintendent Edward Cook Of the hall has stuff enough in prospect To make his psFt of the 1915 show nota. ble. The three prizes for grange ex. hibits-the society is offering S50, so and SD for the most complete and up- to.Ihe-minule displays-wili be sharp ly contested, il Is expected.
 The auto show may include sn suto parade, but that isn't settled yet.
 All cattle must be in place on the grounds at 10 in the morning, Labor day, said Secretary Greenman, .and 1 they're going To stay there uniil on afternoon. In past years t took them a day 10 set 10 the fair l and day 10 get away. This year they'll be onyiew the full three days
 Horace Johnson says Labor day and | me two days following will be model lays climsgically, II won't rain q irop, and inc ayialor in the Curtiss oiplane viii soar into 8 cloud less sky.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Methn1t.t Chnrch Noles

No services will be held ln thls church sunday. the ani9H services be- ing held Al the Congregational church
 The Thufsdsy evening prayer meet ing viii be held in this church as usual.
 Various necessary changes are being made about the lpit platform oi the church preparatory to the installing Of the pipe organ this fall.
 Quite a number 'are attending Will. mantle camp meeting this week.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
AfAnN A. INmN

Mary Augusta Lyon, @5, died al her fathers home in Woodstock last hri- day Miss Lyon was the daughter Of Andrew Lincoln Lyon, native Of Woodstock. She was born in Asbury Park, N J. ;, where her father was for forty .yesrs teacher ia the public schools. 4 few years ago be was ie- tired on pension and has since made bis home in bungalow in Woodstock. His daughter was a sufferer from tuber- eulosis and few months ago came 10 Woodstock 10 get away from The damp sea ar oi New Jersey.
 The body was taken 10 As5ury Park Saturday where the funeral was held. Baual was in Mount Prospect eeme- tery overlooking the sea.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Obituary
fsaFWH A nArNF

7.7l -77"
 Joseph A. Gsgne, foT fofty-tEo years 2 resident of Putnam, and one e its hesi knoWn citizens, died at ths home of his daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Cain. -i. Paul dfAbsoitS0rd. P C.. lsst Friday from g shock which he sustained few days pFeTious- Mir. GsgBs vas on 8 gisia st his dauEhser's home His son Joseph. N ao xas in Providence on his vacation. wss notified of his father s illness and left immediately foF Gsnads and arrived before his father died.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
Advent Christian Church Notes.

sunday seryiees-morning service at 10 30, Sunday school al noon, evening service at o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at T.50.
 Pastor Stones Sunday morning sub jeet will be "The day of the Lord. y In the evening his subject will be "Tbe shortest prayer in the Bible and its answer
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-22
A N F zion Mlsslon

Mission Hall, Tatem Block, Front street. Christian Endesvor al 6.sD. Sunday evening sermon 7.50. Services as usual.
 Sunday School al p. m. This church Is making a financial struggle. Things are brighter every Sunday.
 Rev A. Gooding, NJ. 4.