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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. William Crawford entertained
the members of the embroidery club at
the motion pictures. Wednesday eve
ming
Mrs. George Preble has returned to
her home in Oakland after spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs. VII
liam Crawford.
a socidble viii he held in Woodman
hall Thursday evening.
Miss Geneva Grant is the guest of
friends in town.
Arthur Horne of Somerville, Mass, IS
IN town for a few days VISIT with reia-
tivcs. Nh Horne is employed on the
b. & NJ r. r and was formerly a
resident here
Henry Brophy IS clarking in Hayes
Market during his Easter vacation.
Miss Edith Marden is bookkeeping in
the office Of the Fairfield Grain co. dur
ing her vacation.
The Senior girls of L. II. s. who are
now in Washington. - c. had the
pleasure of Meeting President Wilson.
last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones Of Skowhegan are
the guests in town of Mr.. and Mrs.
john Williams.
Miss Dorothy Day who has been Wis
Ting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. \.
j.. Gerald, for a few days, returned to
Daering, Wednesday morning, where
she attends St Joseph's Academy.
Mrs r. e. Drisko and son, Ralph,
left for Portland, Wednesday.
Hildred Nelson, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Abbott Nelson, is recovering from
the measles
George Garland has been called to
Lowell by the death of his father.
Miss Agnes o. Hersey, the noted
reader will give an entertainment at
the EaiVersalist church on Monday eye
ming. March 81, at s o'clock under the
auspices Of the Universalist societies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

best possible results to all concerned.
The winner of these premiums will be
given an order by the secretary of the
Central Maine Fair, which when
cduntcrsigned by the secretary of the
Chamber Of Commerce will be ex-
chaneeable for goods at the store OF
any merchant who is a member of
the Chamber and the order will be ae-
cepted by them as equivalent Of q
cash payment by the winner with the
understanding that each merchant
shall receive but one order This Of
fer is limited to residents living with
in ~ miles Of Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
American Peaches in England.

English folk are shy of buying
peaches. which they have learned to
look upon as a luxury. That this is
so is not to be wondered at, in view
of the high prices that the home
grown fruit commands. Hothouse
peaches. for example, fetch at retail as
much as $3.50 to Sc dozen, and even
the outdoor fruit costs from $1.50 to
81 80 a dozen. On the other hand, con-
signments from the state of Washing
ION sold at retail in the Lon
don market lately at 60 cents a dozen,
while Colorado peaches could be
bought retail for as little as cents
apiece.
American apples have found a mar
ket in England, where people ask for
them as q matter of course. There
seems no reason therefore, why the
imported peach should not become
equally popular. as the enjoyment of
the fruit will thus be made possible
by those who find the homegrown
product beyond their means. Its ad-
vent also would be welcomed in hotels
and restaurants for the preparation OF
dishes in which the fruit forms part.
Another effect would be to prolong
the peach season. At present the fall
market depends largely on the outdoor
fruit. the supply of which is made
doubtful by the uncertainty of the eli
mate. American growers, accordingly,
see prospects of a good market in
England now that people there begin
10 realize the comparative cheapness
of tba innportcd peach. Harper 5
Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
Colby College.

The Colby Dramatic Club reorsahlzeo'
this year, under the name, The Colby
Bauble, will appear in Washington couil-
ty. next week. The play TOO "'o'
Johnson will be staged, TUESDAY, ~
Ellsworth; Wednesday, in Cherryiieio'
and Thursday in Ellsworth.
President Arthur ]. Roberts OIL e'.DS
was the principal speaker at the reu''
and dinner of the Western Name Co,oS
Alumni Association, held, Weai'e'',
evening. in Portland Pres. Roberts vow
how Colby's teaching force ana equip,
ment have been enlarged during the pas
decade. and of The new system OF tutor
ing, by which each student IS given w
personal attention not possiple
larger college. He stated that eep :,
pains are taken with boys VINO i,'.o
hard to get along in some pa u
study, and that he believes III 49,
boys in college If at all possioie' 90,
of sending them to the JUNK let'p' a.
mortality rate IS not ahyWiieie
great as IL used to be- oolIaoe
In speaking Of the needs OF the 'o',t
Pres. Roberts affirmed that the sie@ -,
nj the present time is new ehapei otii".
inr. so that the present chapel may -
usad as mart of the library tie 'o',
of some of the advantages of the S",,.''
college. and related that he knows '"e
n.n,a Of everv boy in college, ana ne Il
a, ,,,,,,,,taa with half of their parents
"While Colby Is in sense s.i'
Maine institution, Waterville is ai.er an
situated in pretty nearly the CENT, ~
all New England. Boys are eoihiYs
from other states, and more sho"''
come. p.oa
dancers were elected as follows; fres'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
FlREMEN AND THE CROWD.
Showing the Necessity of RoP'n9 oH
by the Police.

From a mercantile establishment on
church street. in the pleasant city OF
Nashville. d fire alarm was sent IN
last Thursday night. The fire depart
ment responded, presumably with
promptness Tho response of the IN
nocent bystanders appears to have
been no less prompt AS is customary
in such cases, they greatly outnumoet-
ed the firemen. The latter were IN
very much OF a hurry AS result OF
their haste, the following appeared IN
a Nashville newspapers account OF the
fire next day "A number of pedes-
TRANS were painfully injured when
careless firemen dragged a heavy hose
under their feet, throwing about 20
people to the street with terrific force.
No warning was given and several
sprained arms and bruised backs re-
suited"
And on the following day Chief Ros-
eta of the Nashville fire department
published card in reply. He and his
men were truly sorry. he said, il any
one was injured by their attempt to
extineuish the fire. 1t was no part of
their purpose to be discourteous. but
the putting out 81 httS vas "" =
that required dispatch. He suggested
that the public assist the department
hereafter by remaining at safe dis
lance from the destroying element
Ard then, in terms more forcible and
less polite. lac served notice, for his
mon and for himself that they eonsid-
cred il necessary to leave their Al
phonse ana Castor manners behind
when il comes 10 the operation of Il
fire department At a fire"
Here is posed. we submit, new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
To Be Honorary Members.

The Chamber of Commerce, it is
expected, will shortly vote to make all
Grange masters within % miles OF
Waterville. honorary members of the
WaterNille Chamber of Commerce, by
virtue Of their office. This will be
done in order to get the Oranges in
terested III the work of the Chamber
OF Commerce, and to make them feel
that the interests of the people of Wa
terville and the country residents il.
the near vicinity are identical in MANY
respects. They will be invited to all
meetings. and will be entitled to speak
at all sessions.
Pres. Redngton said, Thursday, that
the farmers are merchants in the wild
est sense Of the word for they raise
their own goods. and much depends
upon their success in selling them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
FAIRFIELD.

Heinz Evening was held by the
Cliouea Club Wednesday evening, at
the home Of Mrs. Herbert @. Brown
on Western avenue A paper on
Heinz Products" was given by MIS-.
Rollin {. Clark, and was illustrated
by views from radiopticon. Heinz
refreshments, consisting of several OF
the products were afterwards served
Souvenirs were also given to the
ladies.
Mrs. T. A. Knowlton entertained
a party at Auction" Thursday even
ing, Mt her home on Winchester street
Four tables were set. Playing was
enjoyed until a late hour. Delicious
refreshments We're served.
The marriage intentions Of Ernest
Peters Winslow and Miss Clara Les
sor Of Fairfield are published.
a meeting of Good Will RcbeSaf
Lodge, No 80, was held, Thursday
evening. nj l. O. q. +. hall.
Rev +. T. Barton of Rockport
Mass. one Of the former Universallsl
pastors of this town, Is visiting here
for a few days,
Capt w. r. Kreeer of the schoon-
er Edward j. Lawrence is in town
for few days visit at his home.
Leslie Whitehouse of Yarmouth \
s.. is visiting here for few days
He was called here by the death oi
his baby which died. week ago, a
the home of w. w. Henderson. on
account of unavoidah bic delays. Mr.
Whitehouse was unable 10 arrive II
time for tho funeral.
Mrs. earl Cook is in Boston for {
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
W|NSLOW.

The H. x W. Ladies Aid observed
Gentiemen's day for the last time, this
season Wednesday.
The Silver tea, which was to have
been held, Wednesday, at the parson-
age, has been indefinitely postponed.
Miss Ella Freeman, assistant prin-
cipal OF the Grammar school. is passing
her vacation in Boston
Mrs Carrie +. Weeks and daughter
Victoria and son Thomas have gone
to Clinton for a few days.
Miss Mary Dow and Miss Alice Hall
who have been visiting friends here
returned, Thursday. to their home III
Wytopitl0ck.
All the schools in town with the eX-
ception of tine enc at Reynolds Hill,
have closed for the Easter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

and under that value to be whipped or
set upon a wooden horse which shall
be provided for such offenders"
The arms of the Isle of Man, which.
though 1t may sound like an Irish bull
to say so, are legs--three legs bent at
the knee and apparently kicking out
ward from a common centre in the
midst of a shield-have provoked 4
number of jocular descriptions, Of
which the best declares that one leg
spurns Ireland, one kicks at Scotland,
and the third kneels to England
4 H an july 5 of every year the laws of
lthe Isle of Man are still read aloud to
the assembled people from the top of
TynRald HILL This is said to be the
most interesting and archaic legal
ceremony observed today in Europe
Harpers Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
Russian Gold.

The Russian empire. including Siberia.
was fifth In rank in the world as pro-
Queer of gold in 1911, according to tho
United States geological survey The
output is stated as s2i.s65,oo0 which is.
however, decrease OF more than s10.0Oo.-
90 compared with the figures for 1910. This
decrease is due mainly to the shortage
of water in 1911 in the placer workings
in Siberia. The Russian production OF
gold has been generally increasing and
a vast placer gold field undoubtedly
awaits development in North Siberia. NJ
though this development may be long de-
layed. The value of all the gold prodU<&4
in the United States from 17sa to the end
of 1911 is estimated at Sass, 462, 500; the
value of the silver at SLICES, sf2ooo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
OAKLAND.

Some very interesting games were
played in the tournament at the
Natauis Club, Wednesday evening.
Perhaps the most exciting game was
the three-ball billiards between Chas,
Rates and c. r. Blaisdell, resulting in
victory for the latter, 100 to 80. The
pool game between Lee Chapman and
Garland Brooks was also very close,
Brooks winning, 100 to 81. Other
games were played in four-ball bill
iards, bid whist. cribbage and pitch.
Ruel Field of Sidney, who was
about 10 years of age. dropped dead,
as he was on the way from the house
To the barn, about o'clock Thursday
afternoon. Heart failure was prob
ably the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
Local Officers Clean Out Wet
Goods from Moose ClubrO0ms

One of the largest seizures of liquor
in Waterville for a Bong time was that
made by City Marshal Baxter. Thurs
tav afternoon. fron the Loyal order
Of Moose. in the Appleton Inn. assisted
by Officers Gedeon Maheu, Paul Bur
cess and John webs. a Senior at COL
Ey College. II was d wet afternoon and
the wei goods we'd as plentiful as the
water. at least, h the basement of
City hall. at aboE 4l5 =. NJ, when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

The Knights q Pythias were very
genial hosts. Thursday evening, when
they gave. a bfngpct 10 the Modern
Woodmen, as tarfeit in the series Of
games that were recently ended. one
would scarcely Imagine that the
Knights were losers, for they took
defeat so gracefully that they certain-
~ deserve thet credit of being good
losers. And the Woodmen were mod
est winners.
About so Were present and they en-
joyed an excellent supper prepared BY
Roscoe BuzZelI, Proprietor of the chop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

the liquors commenced to arrive. Tive
wagon loads came, and they consisted
Of a pitcher Of ale. several barrels OF
bottled beer and fine whiskey, rum,
etc, and ,hree half barrels Of ale. Ira
f. Butler, proprietor of the Appleton
Inn, was arrested in The case.
Butler will be given hearing, Fri
day morning, before Judge Matthew.
The warrant was signed by Chief John
r. Baxter Butler gave $500 bonds
for his appearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
WaterviIie People in Omaha Safe.

Mrs Sophia Murray of the Allen
road received a short note from G. f,
Seates, husband of her daughter. for
merry Miss Murray OF Waterville, in
which ne stated that they and their
little girl We're safe. He referred hur-
riedIy to the horror of the disaster
and sent some of the newspapers that
described the catastrophe. He stated
that houses all around his home on
S7th street had collapsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Senator Charles f. Johnson arrived,
Wednesday, in Watervillc from WASH
ington for a short visit He had not
planned for the visit but was moved by
the desire of numerous Democrats at
home TO see him. and also by an invita-
ton to attend the celebration at Con
cord, NJ H., Wednesday i'm honor of Sen.
Henry +. Hollis. who will be his only
Democratic colleague in the Senate from
New. England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
Can Any Reader Match This?

bybS tWehtS-Sl& months OLD reg
istcring the extraordinary weight of
one hundred and twenty seven pounds
is almost beyond belief, were it not for
the fact that | found one living with
its parents not twenty miles from the
center of the city of Ottawa, writes
f. ]. Burke in the November Strand.
The fact becomes more amazing when
ii is stated that the baby i'll question
has Younger brother which shows
every promise of following in the same
remarkable path OF growth; for,
though IL is only fourteen months old.
its present weight is nearly fifty-seVen
pounds. For the purposes of COMPARE
son, it may be added that the average
baby boy at twenty-siX months old is
doing well if it weighs thirty-two
pounds. and one at fourteen months is
doing likewise if it weighs twenty
three pounds The parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Bres, come of an old eoun
Try French family. The elder child,
hici bears the name Of John, was
quite 4 normal baby at birth, weigh
ing onlY five pounds 1t was fed by
the bottle. and only developed its pres
ent extraordinary growth about twelve
months ago. 1t is, perfectly healthy,
and has always slept well, but can only
walk with assistance. the weight of
the body being too great for the legs
II is eating something pretty we'll all
the day, and before going TO bed
drinks a quart and half of milk, and
during the night further pint of cold
water. A baby-carriage of ordinary
dimensions cannot contain John. but
Il wheeibarrow comfortably fitted up
serves rs an ideal substitute. The
parents are naturally deeply attached
to their bouncing babies, and have
sternly rebuked several speculatoNs
Who have CHANGED to make them Of
fers to exhibit their children. The
measurements of John are interesting,
being; chest 40 inches, thigh 2S in
ches, biceps III, leg below knee 10 in
ehes, while his height is about 81 in
ches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

problem in etiquet. Is a fire depart
ment on the job to be permitted to
shed its good manners with its collars
and top shirts2 Or should the Nash
vile firemen be instructed, in emer
gencies like that which arose Wednes-
day night, to mind their manners first
and attend to the fire as nearly there
after as convenient? Writers upon
polite usage are agreed that happiness
IS promoted by unfailing observance
of Iife's little courtesies. \ noted eX
pohent eff the fistic art used to assure
us that "a gentleman at heart can be
It gentleman in any profession ~ &.
The Nashville firemen might have
addressed the innocent bystanders in
church street after this fashion; Beg
pardon, ladies' and gentlemen, but you
are standing upon line of hose which
is just at present urgently needed else-i
where BE good enough to remove
yourself and permit as to remove the
hose" So addressed. the bystanders
would have been impelled by polite
usage to comply with the firemen'S re-
quest Rudeness, bruises and indigna-
ton might have been avoided. whatever
happened meanwhile to the mercantile
establishment in process of incinera-
ton But it is quite possible that the
Nashville newspapers next morning
would have criticized the fire depart
ment quite as severely on other
grounds.
Evidently there are two sides to the
question. chief Rosetta's position will
be approved, we suppose, by the in
surance companies and the owners of
the burning store. The innocent by
ISLANDERS position is supported by the
standard works upon etiquet. So many
of us have been innocent bystanders
ourselves on similar occasions, that it
would be difficult to secure an impair
tial jury to try the cause. Possibly the
best thing to do, under the circum-
stances, is to implore the bystanders
at lres to keep off the hose and out of
the firemens way. BY that means i'm
politeness and indignation may both
be avoided in nearly all eases.--Nev
Orleans Times Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
WaterviIIe People in Ohio.

Among the former Watervilie peo-
pie in the flood district in Ohio, are
Mr.. and Mrs. f. \. Stacy and family
at Columbus: and Mr.. and Mrs. {.
Kennison Gowan u Dayton. As far
as could be learned, Thursday night,
no word had been heard from them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

The question most heard on the
streets OF Waterrille at present, is:
When will the rev postofice be OPEN
No one knows. except that it will proha-
bly, be sometime before the middle Of
April There arc. several minor mat
tiers that must be attenaed 10 before the
building can be accepted by the gov
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

lasan MeGlintock Hagan, Colby. 1913.
ASSISTANT to Pres. Arthur j. Roberts Of
Colby college, has been elected one of
the delegates to the national conyen-
tion OF the Z6ta Psi fraternity, to be
held in Gopley Plaza hotel. Boston,
April 3. and ) and win leave next
week for the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

The a.2S4 p. NJ train Wednesday. was
compelled Ia 90 west by way of the
Lewiston road, because the Augusta
route was blocked on account of the
Bowdoinham blockade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Nathaniel Barrows of Waterville is on
a business trip TO Cleveland Ohio His
friends who have been reading of the
food news from that section hope that
he is safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

1t is said that Cyrus Davis of Water
vile is, almost certain to be soon nomi-
mated as collector of Internal revenue,
With Offices at Portsmouth. ~ IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Prof. George Freeman Parmentef
Phi. ID, Of the chemistry department
Colby College, left, Thursday, for New
ton, Mass. ..-....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

ID Lyman Norwood superintendent
Of schools of Bangor, was in Waterviile,
Wednesday, He was formerly superin-
tcnlcnt OF Water2iile schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. r. T. Gilmore and Miss c. F.
Chase of Augusta, were Wednesday vis-
itorgs TO Watervills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

George w Perry Colby correspond
cnt % the Kennebec Journal left for
his home in Camden, Wednesday after
noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

The Masonic Club will hold, Friday
evening, the last game in the series tnat
has been in progress the past few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28
Knights of Pythians Pay
Forfeit TO Modern WOOdmen.

house. The menu included many good
things from grape fruit, cocktail to
turkey and the cigars ami coffee. Jus
.tice To The repast Vas done by all
DR.. L. G. Bunker was the toastmas
ter. and presided in his inimitable
way. Short toasts we're responded 10
and the best Of fraternal feeling pre-
vailed, serving to strengthen the tie
of friendship that has prevailed for
long between the X. Of P's. and the
NJ. ". 4. Of Wateryille.
Before the supper the Knights
marched To the Woodmen hail and es-
corted them To the X of p. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs William H. Cook has returned
from Boston, where she was called by
the death of her brother. Harry Ferris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Experiments in France indicate that
mushroom poisoning can be cured by
a serum prepared in a similar manner
to diphtheria antitoxin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. Hascall S. Hall and children have
gone to Boston for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mark Gallert. Brookline Mass, for
merly of Waterville is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs Charles NJ. Turner is confined to
the house with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs r. A. Hartman has gone to New
Haven for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. Addie II. Foster and daughters
are in Boston on a two-weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. f. d. Lunt is confined to her
home at 124 College avenue with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

DIR. and Mrs. F. c. Thayer left
Thursday, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

Mrs. f. B. Hubbard has gone to Bos-
ton for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-28

The name Of Miss Marjory Bates,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs II. d. Bates
of 102 Silver street, was inadvertently
omitted from the list of Coburn Sen
iors, who We're given honor parts.
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WATERVILLELOCAL NEWS
2sx

COL Dyer one Of fBoston's aldermen,
is visiting in Watervile.