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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Announcement Party.

A pretty announcement party and
..shower'' was rendered Miss Marjorie L.
Mason Thursday evening. at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mason,
Livermore Falls, in honor of her APP
preaching marriage with DIR. William f.
Pierce of Gardiger.
The guests assembled while Miss Mason
and DIR. Pierce were in another part of
the town dining with Mr. aud Mrs. Ney
Killman. On their return, the parlors.
which had been darkened were suddenly
illuminated and they were showered with
confetti, and confronted with large
group of laughing friends Hand painted
announcement cards were presented TO
the guests by Mrs. Ruth Mcclure. and
Mrs. Shirley McKenney informed Miss
Mason that a trunk consigned to her had
been lost from Livermore Falls station.
and she better be looking after it. After
passing numerous stations the trunk was
at last located IN Gardiner-with the last
syllable left off--and brought into the
parior where it was unpacked by the
owner. Lovely presents of linen, china,
silver, money, linens and other articles
too numerous for mention, We're found
inside. The gifts were gracefully ac-
knowledged by Miss Mason and after
wards a pleasant musical evening was
enjoyed.
Mrs. Ava Robinson, Mrs C. c. Bartlett,
Mrs Merle Mason. Mrs Marie Cloutier.
Miss Marjorie Mason and DIR. Pierce each
contributed to the musical program.
Dainty refreshments of ice cream, as
sorted cake and punch were served by
Mrs Albert Mason and Mrs. Mckinney.
About 40 guests were present, including
many from out Of town. Miss Mason has
been chief operator in the Gardiner tele-
phone exchange for three years, and DIR.
Pierce is a we'll known dentist of that
city The wedding will take place in the
near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Non Support Case
In Municipal Court.

one of the largest crowds seen in a
local court room for some time turned
cut, Friday morning. when John Hurd,
a barber, employed by Frank Lessor
ON Silver street, was arraigned before
JuGge Matthew, charged with the de-
sertion and non support of his wife.
Elsie Hurd. After hearing the testimo-
ny of both persons, the court decided
To compel Hurd to contribute $3.50 per
week toward the support of his Wife.
and was placed under 5000 bonds for
one year. Attorney Fred Clair appeared
for the defendant. while city Recorder
Frank Plumstead acted as counsel for
the plaintiff,
Mrs. Hurd was the first to take the
stand. She testified that after being
married a month and week. her hus-
hand left her, and that all efforts on
her part to bring about Il reconcilia-
ton had been fruitless, Sine said she
had expressed her Willingness to live
with him, and had asked him to pro-
Vide 4 nome for her other than the one
with her parents. where they had both
gone to live after their marriage, last
fall This he had refused To do, and had
iii no Way CpfAlIAbultu to"ttlu iti
maintenance Al this iuncture 4 letter,
dated Dec. 30. 1912, was brought into
the evidence, stating that If she would
I've with him other than at her pa
rents home on the Plains. Hurd would
provide for her. Mrs. Hurd stated to
the court that she was willing to live
with her husband any time
Frank Austin and Frank Lessor. for
mer employers of Iurd, took the stand
and told what salary they had paid
Hurd while working for them.
Hurd in his testimony stated that he
had been unable to get along with his
wife and her mother and had left be-
cause of the unpleasantness He admit
ted giving his wife but IS since they
were married. and this was early, last
winter, in Skowhegan. lie told the
court he was willine to support his
wife pnt would not live with her, and
the necessary papers We're drawn VI
to that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Farewell Reception
To Clarence Flood.

Clarence y. Flocd, resigning super
intendent Of the Winslow and benton
School District, was rendered a recep
ton, Friday evening. in the prettily
decorated parlors of the Winsow Con
sregational church by the people of
Winslow, on the occasion of his leav-
ing to assume charge of the public
schools of the city of Bath With gold
ell rod as the predominating flower,
the rooms presented very attractive
appearance and the small evergreen
trees and punches of sweet peas that
had been placed artistieally about
harmonlzed we'll with the interior fin
ish. Somewhat apart, and yet not too
much so. Nelson's Orchestra furnished
the music. Although there were a
great many present, the attendance
was somewhat depleted, owing to the
fire. Many of the citizens had been
ordered out To assist in checking it.
The receiving line was formed. soon
after = o'clock. with Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence N. Flood. Mr.. and Mrs. C..
II. sCrummett, Mr.. and Mrs George
Goodwin. Mr.. Monk. Mr. and rs Dan
Getchell, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smiley in
line. The ushers were G. u. Robinson.
j. Edmund Hutchinson. Royal Halves
and Ivan Hodges. OF course no recep-
ton would be complete without its
punch table. and accordingly in one
corner of one of the rooms sat Miss
Carrie Blackburn. Mrs. Leonard Mer-
rill and Mrs. Ivan Hodges ever ready
with pleasant smile and a glass of
punch.
A program with piano solo by Mrs
Samuel Clark, a violin solo by Charles
McCriliss, accompanied by Mrs. Leon
ard Clark, a reading by DR.. E. C.
Hooper. q song by Mrs. Leonard Mer-
rill, recitation by Harold Roundy,
and a reading by Miss Hazel Pooler
furnished the guests with excellent
entertainment.
Ice cream and cake were served by
the following school children: Ray
mond Smiley. Merle Bluett and Harold
Roundy. The affair was indeed very
pleasant and enjoyable was betting
public testimonial of Winslow peoples
appreeia ton of Mr. Flood and his
ability and earnest efforts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
MORE ARBITRATION
VIII Be Necessary 20 Settle Boston
Elevated Labor Troubles.

Boston, Aug. Representatives. of
the Boston Elevated Railway Co. and
its employees decided. today, that their
differences cannot be settled without
further recourse To arbitration.
The Board of Arbitration. appointed
to bring about an adjustment post
5roned its public hearings, yesterday
when the chairman, James J. Storrow,
suggested that the Interested parties
might now be able To reach an agree
mcnt without help from the board.
Meetings of the representatives of
the company and the Garments Union,
yesterday and today, resulted in the
statement being issued, late this after
noon, that they had agreed that the
matter could not be adjusted privately
ane 1t would be necessary to have the
services of the arbitration board.
When the decision of the representa-
tives was made known, Mr. Storrow an
nounced that the board would resume
its hearings at the state House. next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
FEDERAL VICTORIES
Reported from Nine "5attlesp Be.
tween the Mexican Warning Factions.

Mexico city, Aug. Chine fights be-
tween the Federals and Constitutional
lists are reported to have taken place,
curing the past "A hours. All of them
are recorded as federal victories.
According to the official reports the
military situation throughout the re-
public is greatly improved. The rebels
are said to he generally disheartened
and on the defensive in all quarters.
These official reports are practically
the only source of information on
which news for local consumption is
based. The other side of the story rare
ly reaches the capital because of inter-
rupted communications and censorship
of dispatches at points oHside the cap
i.al. In three of the shts reported lis
rehels are said to have been killed,
while the federal loss is given at eight
The situation about Torreon is now
admitted to be slightly worse. 1t is
understood the rebels control much of
the country about that section and that
thousand more are marching south :
warl from Cuatro Ciehgas. Coahuilal, to
reinforce those already there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
FAIRFIELD,

One of Fairfield's most interesting
visitors. this summer, is John n Wood
who returned, Friday, to his homie at
Lewiston, after visiting his nephew
Frank Savage Mr.. Wood is IS years
OF age. He was on his way home from
a visit with his sister, Mrs. Olive Dun
ton, at Mercer, who is 80 years of age
Mr. Wood made the trip from Mercer TO
Fairfield by auto. He is a very active
man. n strong Republican and keeps
in touch with all the up-to-date hap
penings.
Mrs. Lorraine Smell and daughter.
Miss Bertha Smell. have returned from
a two-weeks outing at Old Orchard.
Miss Ruth Goodwin from the Ridge
road was calling on friends in town,
Friday.
Miss Lena LeClair returned. Friday.
to her home at Oakland. after a few
days stay at the sanatorium. where
she has been substituting for the reg
ular nurse.
Myron j, Files. Dartmouth. 10. re-
turned Friday, from several months
stay at Northport where he has been
employed.
Mrs. May Kicker and granddaughter,
Mrs Arthur savage. have gone to
Hinckley. Mrs. Kicker win stay. sever
al weeks, but Mrs. Savage will soon re-
turn, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

Philosophy of Life" music by vested
choir ri. A. Gillispee director. and violin
solon by +. f. Allen; Il O'Clock, Sunday
school; 6 O'clock, Epworth League; Z
O'clock. evening praise with sermon bv
the pastor subject, ownership without
Possession prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 73o; class meeting Friday
evening at 80
Grace Methodist Episcopal church.
Randolph, Rev. Douglas H. Corlex b. A.
a. NJ, morning worship with sermon by
the pastor: subject, 1.-The Vine and the
Branches 1I.45 A. NJ, Sunday school
and adult Bible class; p NJ. evening
worship with song service: sermon by
the pastor; Wednesday, 80 p. NJ, prayer
meeting.
First Church of Christ Scientist: Ser
vice at 1915 A. M; subject of lesson
sermon "Mind;" testimonial meeting at
80 Z. NJ Wednesday.
Winter Street Free Baptist church, Mel
vile c. Miner pastor: Morning worship
at 10 30 with sermon by Rev. a. T.. Kelley
Of Eaton Maine, who will he heard as
candidate for the pulpit; Bible school at
IL M: Juniors at s j.. NJ; evening meet
ing at to be addressed by Mr. Kelley
mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at
80 L. NJ Mr.. Kelley will also preach
at the West Gardiner church, Spears
Corner Sunday, at z. NJ.
Christ Church d4th Sunday after Trln-
ity): Holy communion $50 tmenl; morn
Ing prayer, sermon, 1890; Sunday school
(half-hour SESSION., HIS; evening PRAYER
at s. The rector will officate at all the
services today.
St Andrews. Pittston Oath Sunday aft
err TriniD: IT Is expected that Vim. r
Cochran of Baltimore will be present and
make an address.
Edwards OF Auburn will speak at 2.5O and
Z, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

These are glorious days for field
meetings and one of the best was
held Thursday, when the Starrett and
Spear family reunion was held IN Re
union Grove, Warren. A committee
consisting of DR.. Starrett, |. J. Shu
man and l.. f. Kalloek~was appointed
to bring in list of officers for the
coming year. After due deliberations
Chairman Starrett reported the fol-
lowing list and they were elected by
unanimous vote: l.. L. Starrett.
Pres. Or. J. +. Starrett Vice Pres
l.. +. Kallock. Warren. End Vice Pres;
Mrs. IL. V. Starret, Warren, Sec and
Treas
The celebration of Popham day.
Thursday, was a great event at Pop
ham Beach and many of the summer
visitors at the neighboring resorts
went to Popham to enjoy the musical
program offered. There was music by
the Coast Artillery Band from Fort
Williams. drills by the life saving
crew and d series of field and water
sports which attracted much interest
and many entries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Board of Trade Making Money.

The Board of Trade has awarded the
faod. towel and water privilege at the
r. =. Hazard co. to William y. Cow
er for 5000 per month. The bid of Mr.
Cover was the highest received. al
though there were several others who
were nut 80 cents per month below.
Sir. Cover has furnished bond for the
faithful performance of the work and
the contract has been closed for a pc
riod ut three years. The new contract
begins, Sept. /, and as Mr.. Cover has
been workman in the shop he is well
acquainted with the needs and desires
Of the employees along these lines.
The letting of The privilege now
brings to the Board Of Trade the sum
of 5000 per year and previous to this
the price received was s120 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Former Governor Morgan Scores
Extravagant Policy Of N. II. Road.

can't stop pre-arranged plans of this
meeting, but / want to say to you tina.
If you can't do some of the things
youasuggest at this meeting, be sure
and be here and do them at the next
Director I. Dewitt cuyler of NeW
York said he could not let the remarks
of Mr.. Bulkely go unchallenged.
If we do not provide for the payment
OF si00o0,o00 In December it meant
receivership for the road. Now, ths
stockholders can't take up this issue
OF bonds and stocks They haven't got
the money
Mr.. BulkeIy replied:
''rhe public is jumping at the chance
to buy it. 1 am willing to trust the
hondholders and stockholders to fur
iiish all the money legitimately needed.
And let me tell you you will go a long
way before you find a man who will
develop physically the road as the man
you have allowed to retire"
The reference to President Mellen
brought applause Mr.. Bulkely said in
conclusion:
1.-THE financial policy of this road for
10 years has been rotten and II will not
improve unless there is somebody to
say something about it. | don't want
to see q couple of million dollars thrown
away recklessly. 1 approve of the issue
hut disapproye of contracting with
syndicate of bankers which is not le-
sally obliged to take a dollar of II.
Henry Fleishner. End. of New Haven.
q lawyer, asked MIR, BROKER why the
bonds were note offered to stockholders
and the reply was that the matter was
closed.
Authorization of the bond issue was
given 912,754 for, and 1884 against
J. H.. Hustis, vice president of the
Boston & Albany, was,appointed q vice
president of the New York, New-Hav-
en- & Hartford Railroad at meeting
Of the board of directors held, today
in connection with the meeting of the
Stockholders. His appointment was eff
fective, Sept. /. He will be in charge
Of all departments with headquarters
at New Haven. Later, when the by
laws of the company have been chang
ed to permit Howard Elliott to become
chairman of the board of directors, MT
Hustle will become president OF the
New York, New Haven Il Hartford
The resignation of Dever H. Warner OF
bridgeport as director was accepted
and W. Murray Crane of Dalton.
Mass, was elected to succeed him.
Theodore n. Vail was named
member of the executive committee.
President ELECT Elliott, who takes
charge, Sept /. was present. He lett,
tonight, for Dublin. N. H, to pass the
time until September with his FANNY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
MORE CRACK SHOOTING.
Done by the Rifienen- Of United States
at Camp Perry Ranges.

Camp Perry, Ohio, Aug. 22.-The first
stage of the Herriek trophy opened
this morning, on the 500 and 800 yard
ranges. This match had 80 teams en-
tered Of eight men each. At this end
of the first stage the Iowa team has
the lead with a score of 1l5s The
Iowa team used telescope sights, while
the Massachusetts team, which is sec
ond with 115S. used the straight rifle.
The cavalry team has third place with
l145 aud the navy team fourth with
1144.
The Presidents match was CON
tinued in the second stage with the
surprise fire. The early bulletins give
Capt. W f. CIopton of the United
States Cavalry the lead with 1874.
Tie first stage of the Evans service
skirmish match opened On the POS
yard range, this afternoon. Ten teams
We're entered for the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23

New Haven, Conn, Aug. - Some
bodys going 10 make commission Of
$1.750.00o on these debentares and
stock" declared Former Governor
Morgan G. Bulkely of Hartford, at the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Co. this afternoon. after he
had found what business was before
the meeting. The one time governor
had been delayed in reaching the
had been delayed in reaching the
to let a special train by, and when
he entered the meeting an informal
discussion was under way over the
company's affairs. Mr. Buckley after
being told that the vote was being
taken on the ratification of the issue
of debenture bonds said:
1.-THE company ought to save that
commission for the stockholders.
A. Maxcy Hitler another stock
holder who took part in the discussion
interjected: Il heard that the road
lost ST., 900, 900 in the Oakleigh Thorne
investment
THAT will appear at the annual
meeting" said Director Broker, who
was presiding. Mr.. Bulkely continu-
ing said he WAS much encouraged by
the malcontent among the stoekhold-
ers. He said:
Now we are confronted with all the
plans of the disposal of the bond and
stock issue even before 1t is author
lied by this meeting. and they are 1n-
dervTitten by private bankers. We
have reached point it seems to me
where ought to stop. II is a wild
and extravagant proposition. or pres
ent bondholders and stockholders can
do without the aid of Wall Street.
One of Your directors is to get the
financial benefit of it ALL and syn
dictate is a member of your executive
committee. | came ready to vote for
this issue but | want the bondhold-
ers and stockholders To get FIRST
chance to take the issue. Now we
are told that the executive committees
has already entered into contract
which has been approved by the oil
rectors to take over that issue and
before this meeting has authorized,
and | am told of plans of this so-called
protective committee of which the
gentleman. who offered the resolu-
ton (Eli whitney, is a member, to
keep the financial control of the road
where it Isl That the office of the
head is to be removed to a neigh
boring state and New Haven is TO
have a nominal office only. Here the
directors have made contract which
discloses waste of one and three
quarters millions of the stockholders
money. AS U said before | know ]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
The Second Meeting Of
Hutchins-TowIe Assn.
Miss gladys N. Tall Observes
Her 9Th Birthday.
The Local and Personal Items from
About This Town.

About % members and guests were
present at the second meeting of the
Hutchins Towleites held at Mrs. Lydia
Moody, Thursday evening, and passed
a delightfully."- informal evening, with
social chat and "reminiscences.
G. b. Fillebrown was master of
ceremonies and the address of welcome
was by Miss Laura L. Howard and
the response by Miss Harriet L. Mat
thews of Lynn. Mass. Mrs. Juliet
Warren and Mrs. Eleanor Bonney read
letters from absent members. Ice
cream and cake were served. Friday
afternoon, the~memhers enjoyed a ban
quet at Lake View house, and 81 were
seated at the tables, where they were
served with a delicious dinner. Toasts
followed, with Mr.. Fillehrown as
teastmaster
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Millspaugh and
AIR. and Mrs. G. w. Barton enjoyed Il
picnic ct the lockwood cottage. Fri
day. The day was passed in fishing.
T.. p. Libby was in town, Friday,
from Pine Point on matters of bust
ness.
ISIS May Norcross of Chelsea, Mass,
is the guest of relatives and friends in
town.
Miss Ruth f. Webb for three years
a student at Boston University, has
accepted q position as assistant teach
ed of language in the High chool at
Weld.
Miss Gladys NJ. Tail observed her
9Th birthday by entertaining a party
of her little friends at her home.
Among those present were: Miss Doris
Cooling, Dorothy Hanaford, Barbara
and Marcia Pinkham. Evelyn Thomp
son. Vera Shaw, Alice Wood, Irene
Weber. Gladys Kinds, Mary Petten
gill and Dixie Maxon. Refreshments
of cake. cookies. ice cream and candies
were served. Games were enjoyed and
every one had delightful time. Miss
Gladys received many pretty gifts.
CENTER-Plaus are being made by the
various classes of the Winthrop Center
Friends Sunday school for an unusual
pleasant lawn social Tuesday, Aug. 26.,
at Gas p. NJ. on the church lawn. Sur
prises and treats with good things to eat,
may be expected. All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
Fifty Years Ago.

Ex-Governor Ackers of South Carolina,
owner of over 1850 slaves. is now con-
fined in Libby prison because he would
not give to the cause of the bogus Con-
federaey. or sign allegiance tn it.
1t is expected that General Hooker Will
again go into active service about Sept. l.
Hon. Bion Bradbury is in town and
we understand at the Prehfe House His
friends engross most of his time. We
learn that his son is recovering from his
service woulds and Will shortly report
to his regiment. He is accounted one of
the best of officers and one of the most
popular and efficient in his corps.
The steamer Newburn has arrived in
New York with the prize schooner Kate
in tow. The vessel was captured few
days ago by the gunboat Mount Vernon
Portland Advertiser, Aug - 1868
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SOMEWHAT GRATEFUL.
Woman Tries to Kill Surgeon, Who
Probably Saved Her Life.

New York; Aug. 22-Shot at by q
woman, who stood at arms length
from him. on 9Th avenue, late today.
DR. Hoard G. Taylor. a visiting ply
stefan at Roosevelt hospital, escaped
the bullet, and, believing the woman
had aimed ut another person, went to
Eid home ignorant that he was the ln-
tended victim. A few hours later, DR..
Tayier was informed of the facts,
among them that his assailant had
been identified as Helen Turczer. %
years old, q servant, whom the physi-
clan had operated upon for appended
ifs.
Arrested on a charge of assault the
woman said she had regarded DR..
TayIer responsible for illness that fol-
lowed the operation, according to the
police and had decided to kill him. a
girl companion of Miss TurcZer at the
time of the shooting was also arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

Charles G. Collins. Civil War veteran
and the last survivor of the famous AL
bemarle expedition, in which torpedo
boat was used for the first time in naval
warfare, died, Thursday. at Scituate,
Mass. lie was So years old and a weed
carver by trade
Driven by fire TO the roof of the Rideau
Shoe Manufacturing Cos building on Ma
son avenue, Montreal Friday afternoon,
a score of employees, including half a doz-
en- girls, were forced to jump 30 feet into
life nets. The flames started from an un-
known cause in the basement and quickly
shot up the elevator shaft, filling the
building With smoke, The structure was
completely burned out, entaiiing a loss
estimated at si25,oo0, fully covered by in
suranee.