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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Belfast.
Mrs. Harvey Foust Seriously
Burned and Daughter Dead
Fell Painting on Stove--Is in a
Critical Condition at Hospital
City Schools Open Monday--Shoe
Workers Union Elects Officers

Belfast, Me-, March 23.-(SpeciaD.-
Annie, the 4-year-old daughter of
Mrs. Harvey Foust, was burned to
death and Mrs. Foust herself receiv-
ed severe burns Sunday when she
tainted and fell on the stove. The
next she knew the little girl was pull
ing at her skirt and she was all afire.
The neighbors succeeded in putting
out the fire before it damaged the
house. The child died at o'clock.
Mrs. Foust, formerly Miss Matte
Wade, is still in critical condition
in the Waldo County hospital. suffer-
ing with severe burns on the face,
neck, chest and back. This morning
she gave birth to a child, boy, which
did not live.
The city schools began this morning,
the last term of the school year, and
the last, it is confidently hoped, in
the old buildings on the Church street
common. The opening day was sad
dened by the critical illness of A. d.
Hayes, master of the Grammar school,
one of the oldest teachers, in point
Of service, in the city and one of the
most able and efficient teachers in
this section. Many a boy and girl
now grown to manhood traces his or
her success in the business world to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
THE 84th ANNIVERSARY
OF Augustus NJ. Withee Quietly OBJ
served at North Augusta Home.

The Birthday anniversary of Au-
gustus Zachariah Withee of North
Augusta was celebrated Saturday
last. March q, at the home where he
has lived for we'll nigh half a CEN
fury and which he occupies together
with his son Everett, his wife and
their son Earl.
The celebration was a very quiet
one, the guests being limited to Rev.
George Ingram of the NJ E. church
and his wife, who as Mary Johnson
had been a schoolmate of Mr.. Withee
at Industry.
After partaking of a dinner of the
best of good things including a beau
tiful Birthday cake provided by Mrs.
Withees characteristic hospitality.
songs and recitation by the pastor,
with many "reminiscences of ''Withee's
Corner" made the occasion a very
pleasant one.
Another cake brought in for the oc-
caslon by Mrs. Ingram (Aunt Nary
was placed upon a plate which had
belonged to Mr.. Withee's grandma
Their, who, by the way, was also the
grandmother of the late Governor
Powers of Maine.
On the table also was a very mas
sive silver plate that had belonged
to Mr.. Withee's grandfather, a SOL
dier In the Revolutionary War.
Mr.. Withee was born in 1880, is still
quite rugged, and was able to har-
ness his horse and drive his honored
guests to their home in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
castinc Grance

About It's were present at an all-day
session of Castine Grange March IA.
including members from Bluehill and
Orrington Oranges and several stu
dents from the normal school. The
lecturer presented. an excellent pro-
gram, the assistance of the normal
students helping to make it a success.
The tables were well stocked with
good things to eat, and this part of
the program was enjoyed to it's full
extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

the mountains of North Carolina, but
the captains health does not allow
him to travel so far.
Il saw a fine rattlesnake yesterday
four feet and eight inches long, kill
ed about mile from the postoffice
and brought into town.
Harry Lowell and wife are here.
also Prof and Mrs. w. J. Thomp-
son of South China. The professor
is making an examination of agricul-
tural conditions and says that Florida
is not in it with Maine. Had fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Mr.. w ebSter " as the FIRST Male EaS-
sengef TO Make Flight.
strawberries and green peas today, but
have needediia fire nearly every eve
ming o.
But Mr. WEBSTER is not the only one
of the family who has been "a-flying."
as will be seen by the larger of the
two illustratins which accompany this
article Mrs. Webster also made a
trip in the flying boat, and when it
comes to flying high she has him beat
en- to a fragile. On card which she
sent home and which shows her in
the boat with Janus just after they
had landed, she writes:
otis is not the only sport in the
family. l had fine flight in the air
ship yesterday morning, way up in
the clouds. The boats on the water
looked like toy boats. so small. 1 en-
joyed it thoroughly"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Unclaimed Letters at Post Office.

Women-Day. Miss Martha J.; FL
lot, Mrs. Alphonso; Fif1eld, Mrs. Ber-
tina; Hassett, Mrs. d. F.. Redman,
Miss Francis.
Men--Bacurso, Ponarvy: Batchelder,
c. c.; Bean, Harold c.: Bickmore. E.
Dayton; Clark, C. F.; Hamker, John;
Perry, Victor; Smiley, r. C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Pittsfieid Cranue

Or. G. M. Twitchell is booked for
an address before Pttsfield Grange
Saturday. March %, and Silver Lake
Grange, No. Belgrade Tuesday, March
81. Both sessions will be public, and
the farmers and their families, not
members Of the order, are invited to
be present and hear the message of
the hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Massapaqua GRANGE

There has been large attendance at
all the meetings this winner, and sew
eral new members have been received.
At the last meeting the question:
How Can Our Road Money Be Spent
to the Best Advantage?" was discuss
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Buckfieid Grange

Buckfield Grange held a regular
session Saturday March IA. 1t being
ladies' day, the following sisters fill
ed the officers chairs: Master. Josie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
LOCAL BRIEFS.

H. W. Hall of Auburn was a business
visitor Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Frank L. Spaulding, who lives on
the Togus road, has a very interesting
flock of sheep and lambs this spring
Although this is only the beginning of
the lamb crop, he has had so far 10
eve lambs from seven sheep. every
one alive and strong. Last fall Mr..
Spaulding purchased a fine pure-bred
registered Shropshire ram to head his
flock, believing this to be the only
practical way to build up thrifty
set of sheep. He also at the same
time bought a registered Shropshire
eve. These animals were purchased
of Frank L. Gilbert, owner of some
of the Royal show prize winners of
England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

That March is not going to get by
without touch of zero weather was
in evidence Monday morning, the early
hours of which were decidedly snappy.
Thermometers in various sections %
the city at o'clock indicated from six
TO 10 degrees above zero, and Bartlett
E. Folsom informs the Journal that
over at his. house on Arsenal street
the temperature at that hour accord
Ing to his glass was just at zero. Ice
formed along both shores of the river
above the Kennebec bridge and at
quite a distance out from the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

The Abnald Club will hold a smoke
talk at 7.45 o'clock Wednesday eve
ming. March 25, when George H. Hill
of Melrose, Mass, will relate his ex-
periences in Andersonville prison
Members may bring friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

North Dakota is determined to have
better rural schools. Two county
training schools have been established
TO give instruction in agriculture, do
nestle science. manual training and
pedagogy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
WRIGHT FLYING
BOAT BOUGHT BY
THE NAVY DEPT.
MACHINE OF THE LATEST DE-
SIGN WILL BE SHIPPED TO THE
NAVY AVIATION SCHOOL AT
PENSACOLA.

The fleet of hydro aeroplanes and
flying boats at the Pensacola aviation
school is soon to be augmented by the
receipt Of a Wright flying boat of the
latest design, and which will cost
$500. It has been ordered by the
navy department and will be the only
one of its type in the navy according
to the following from the Army and
Navy Register:
1.-The navy department has ordered
from Orville Wright a flying boat OF
latest design to be used in the Navy
Aviation school at Pensa cola, Fla De-
livery OF this machine which is to cost
$500, is expected In the near future.
This will be the first Wright flying
boat to be purchased by the navy de-
par tment, which has used the Wright
hydro-aeroplanes, but none of the fly
ing boat, the chief difference being
that the former are fitted only with
pontoonE, while the latter are boats
attached to aeroplanes."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
HORSE BIT MAN,
SUES FOR HURT
MOST UNUSUAL CASE HAS BEEN
FILED IN HTLLSBoROUGH CIR
Cult COURT AGAINST THE
SOUTHERN EXPRESS CO.

The Tampa Tribune prints the fol-
lowing: Suit for $4,000 damages was
begun in circuit court several days
ago by r. @. Newton, a machinist en-
ployed by the Florida Brewing COM
pany, against the Southern Express
Company. The suit is for personal in
turies.
According to the statement made
yesterday by Attorney zewadski &
Nysewander. representing the plain
tiff, the suit arises because Newton
was bitten BY a savage horse, which
is the property of the defendant com
pany.
1t is claimed that as Newton was
riding his bicycle on Madison street,
near the hotel Royal several weeks
ago the complained horse, hitched
to an express wagon next to the curb.
reached out and grabbed Newton's
forehead, inf1icting q severe flesh
wound and throwing the machinist
heavily to the pavement.
Permanent injuries may result, &C
cording to the attorneys.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser

Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser
Flush out the accumulated waste
and possons of the winter months;
cleans your stomach, liver and KID
neys of an impurities. Take DIR. Kings
New Life Pulls; nothing better for
purifying the blood. Milk, mon gripping
laxative Cures constipation; makes
you feel fine. Take no other. 25C, at
your druggist CAdv.)
Buckken's Arnica SafEe for All
Hurts. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
Cornorata EMeiannx.

Ffnancier-"What's all the huh-bub
in the directors room?" Steno-"Some
wise minority stockholders just found
that the office cat La on the payroll
for $4,000 a year under the name I.
Feline. News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
IS MANAGER OF
PLAZA THEATRE
VFcksBURG MAN WILL MANAGE
the NEW THEATRE NOW NEAR
ING COMPLETION IN PENsA-
COLA.

b. A. Mulligan, connected with the
FTitohenberg houses in. several cities,
but more recently of Vicksburg, will
be manager Of the Plaza theatre, the
new house of amusement now nearing
completion at the corner Of Pa1afox
and Garden streets, according to the
following from the V1ctksburg Herald:
General Manager W. H. Gueranger of
the F1tchenberg enterprises is in the
city for a few days on his usual in
spection trip. Mr.. Gueringer gave cut
the good news that b. A Mulligan well
known and popular vicksburger will
be made manager of the Plaza theatre
in Pensacola which will open shortly.
The selection of Mr. Mulligan as
manager OF the Pensacola house will
indeed be good news to his many
friends in this city. Mr.. Mulligan was
in the picture business in this city for
time is managing the sign departm ent
a number OF years and at the present
for the Fitchenberg people in New Or
leans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
An AocompIished croeer.

An Accomplished Grocer.
"Your eggs are bad. oh, grocer man.
The mad housekeeper raved;
Said he: I've watched these eggs and
can
Swear they're well behaved"
Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19

skin. Experiment with various kinds
will eventually determine the variety
adapted to his use.
The use of the bath is considered
here entirely as a, sanitary matter. No
reference is intended to its curative
value In the treatment Of fevers or az
a stimulative for weakened conditions.
and physicians have found large uses
for 1t under such circumstances.
The probability is small that the
average Floridian abuses the bath,
either In summer or winter, at least
not by overindulgenca- The bathroom
Is as much necessity as the dining
room in the Florida. home. Cleanli-
ness is essential to healthfulness and
both are conducive to a spirit OF god
Illness, of which no one has credited
Florida with having more than its due
share.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-19
YOU NEED MEDICINE
AT THIS TIME

Everybody is more or less troubled
at this season with loss OF vitality,
failure of appetite, that tired feeling.
or with bilious turns. dull headaches,
indigestion and other stomach
troubles. or with pimples and other
eruptfons on the face and body. The
reason is that the blood is impure
and impoverished.
Hoods Sarsaparilla relieves all
these ailments. Ask your druggist for
this medicine and get it today. Moth
ing else acts like it. Get Hoods.
-, (Adv)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18
DOES TEACHING PAY?
WELL, FACULTY DIMES
ON HAM AND EGGS

A novel party in the nature OF an
indoor picnic was enjoyed by the
High school faculty. their wives and
friends, Tuesday evening in the lunch
room. An old fashioned supper with
ham and eggs was feature. Sixty
enjoyed the entertainment
Those on the committees were Miss
Maud Porter, Otto Osborn. Shepherd
LETTER. W. +. Hosteller, j. r. Cranor,
Miss Miriam Dunbar Miss Katherine
Campbell and Miss Bernlce Clark
One of the unique features OF the
occasion was that the cooking and
waiting on the guests was done by the
gentlemen as we'll as the ladies'. After
supper the guests went 10 the gymna-
stun and all entered into a voIley
ball contest. Miss lola Montgomery
and Miss Mary Stone played a par
ticularly good game. Supt and Mrs.
Montgomery and Assistant Superin-
tendent and Mrs. Willing and Mrs. S.
J. Whaley. mother OF Miss Winifre0
Whaley Of the German department,
OF Reading. Mich, were among the
guests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18
N1EW CARLISLE

The marriage of Oscar BuntOn, son
Of Mrs James Rodgers. and Miss Mil
dred White, daughter of Z. r. White
will take place Wednesday evening al
the home OF the brides father, on
Chestnut ST. a small company of
relatives and close friends will wit
ness the ceremony.
The Surprise club very pleasantly
surprised Mrs. Major Walker Mon
day evening. Refreshments were
served
Mrs. Orson Bunton entertained with
q miscellaneous shower Saturday af-
ternoon, coplimentary to Miss Mildred
White. at the home OF Mrs. James
Rodgers Miss White was the recip-
lent of many pretty and useful gifts.
Among those from Chicago who
were here to attend the funeral Of
George Rabung were; G. Rabung, Mr..
and Mrs Will Rabung Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rabung, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vincent and Mr.. a9d Mrs. A. Ku1.
The local Knights of Pythias enter
tanned their wives and families in
honor of the 5Oth anniversary OF the
order.
Mrs. c. w. Tyler was hostess at q
meeting of the c. G. club Saturday
evening. The club will be entertain
ed next Saturday evening at the home
OF Misses Margaret and Ada Miller.
returned from a two weeks visit in
Ohio and Chesterton.
A J. Woolman of Three Oaks. Wis
tied Mrs. Jennie Woolman Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Hollinghauser very de-
lightfully entertained the Delta Beta
Phit sorority at her home at Hudson
lake Saturday. Mrs Homer Ordung
Of South Bend was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Switzer Of South
Bend spent the week end here, guests
Of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Alderman
Mr.. and Mrs. Robin Woolman, Miss
Clara Woolman OF this place, and Mr..
Sheldon of Three Oaks were guests
at dinner Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs W.
A. Reinhard A trip to South Bend
was enjoyed in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bunting OF Dwight,
III. were recent guests of the formers
aunt Mrs. Sarah McKain.
The ladies OF the Hamilton Aid So
ciety served dinner Tuesday at pub
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18
ACID
SOLVENT
so Cent Bottle (32 Doses)

Just because you start the day woT-
ried and tired, stiff legs and arms and
muscles, an aching head, burning and
bearing down pains IN the back
worn out before the day begins 90
not think YOU have TO stay in that
condition.
BE stronE. we'll and vigorous. with
70 more pam from stiff joints, sore
muscles. rheumatic suffering. aching
back or kidney disease.
FOR any form Of bladder trouble or
weakness. its action is really wonder
full. These sufferers who are in and
out OF bed half dozen times night
VIII appreciate the rest, comfort ana
strength chis treatment gives
TO prove the Williams Treatment
conQuers kidney and bladder diseases,
rheumatism ard al uric acid troubles.
no matter how chronic or stubborn, L
YOU have never used the Williams
Treatment. We Will give one soc bot
tie GO doses) free III YOU viii cut out
this notice and send il with your name
and address. with Toe To help pay dis
tributioo expenses. 10 The DR.. u. \
Williams Company. Dept $500 T. ..
Bldg. East Hampton. Conn. Send at
once and YOU win receive by parcel
post regular soc bottle. without
charge and without incur.ng any obli-
cations. one bottle only ~ address.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18

lie sale on the White farm. north of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs wiltfong. of Mil
Creek, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wiltfong, and
Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ. Bruch of New
Carlisle were guests at dinner Sunday
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Coleman.
A farmers school opened at the
high school auditorium Monday and
will continue during the week with
two sessions day, one opening at
$3.50 a. m. and one at 1870 D. M. Il
Illustrated lectures will be given Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday even
ings. ]. S. Borner, county agent. will
speak Wednesday and Thursday even
ing. Special sessions for women are
being held
Mr. and Mrs Homer Ordung were
here from South Bend TO spend the
week end.
The Home Charity circle viii not
meet as usual on Thursday. but there
Will be a special meeting at the home
of the president, Mrs. Frank Quay.
Friday evening
The penny social held at the home
of Mrs. J. G. Ordung Friday after
noon and evening. by the ladies of the
NJ. e. Foreign Missionary society, was
decided success. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with cupids and
hearts and crepe paper ribbons. the
reception hall being decorated in a
color scheme of green and white. the
parlor in pink and green. the living
room in pink and white. and the
dining room in red. An interesting
meeting was held in the afternoon
and lunch was served from 4:30 to
$3.50 in the evening, So being real
lied. There was a large attendance
and an enjoyable time was spent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18
MUST MARRY BEFORE
THURS. OR BE DEPORTED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s-Unless
Marie Lloyd. the English actress.
marries her manager, Bernard Dill
lon, before Thursday at noon, Mr..
Dillon will be deported from this
country as an "undesirabie." This is
the order Of Commissioner General
OF immigration Caminetti, who let
Dillon come in from Vancouver b. c..
on that condition. Miss LLOYD Is now
at Portland Ore. and Dillon is max
ing his way across the country on a
fast flying passenger train. He ex-
poets TO make the trip within the
allotted time. as he left New York
Saturday last.
When Miss Lloyd and her manager
first came to this country she was
found guilty Of moral turpitude' 80
She later left the country, going to
Canada and had difficulty in getting
back. When her theatrical engage
ments are completed here, about
March 10, she must leave the coun-
try as Mrs. Dillon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18
Late News From the
Surrounding Towns
BERRIEN SPRINGS.

William Pegg of Mishawaka was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. Kenneth Stahl is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Crane,
~ st. Joseph this week.
Edward Allen died at his home on
Ferry st. Wednesday morning after
an illness of two weeks. suffering with
sciatic rheumatism. Dr. George g.
Greene of Gary, Ind, was called here
an illness of two weeks. suffering with
DR.. Smith, the attending physician
Mr.. Allen was 81 years old. He
leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss
Mabel.
The Ali society of the NJ. E. church
met Wednesday for work at the home
of Mrs Il. r. Names. A pot-luck din
ner was enjoyed at noon.
Mrs. Anna Johnson Of Noel Range
visited friends in South Bend Tuesday.
a number from this place were in
st. Joseph Monday evening to hear
Mel Trotter speak at the tabernacle
Among them were DR.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Kistner. Forest Buchanan. John Hoop
ingarner. Lewis Rose. Chas Ewalt.
Ed. Evans. w. II. Mitchell and Mrs.
VI. II. Simpson.
w. F. Williaman has returned from
six weeks visit with relatives in
Pennsylvania
MISS Nellie Ripley or South Bend
was the guest OF Mrs W. A. Smith the
first of the week.
NJ :. j. Miller is visiting relatives
in Benton Harbor this week.
Charles Edwards died at his home
in Millburg and the funeral service
was held Monday. Mr. Edwards was
a brother of Mrs. T. L. Patterson of
this village
Mrs. Sarah Shearer is seriously i'll
at her home west Of town, suffering
from a stroke Of paralysis. Mrs.
Lawrence is caring for her.
J. G. Fryman has returned TO his
home in Buchanan after a weeks
visit with his daughter. Mrs John
Hoopingarner.
The Aid society of the NJ. E. church
viii entertain at a birthday party
given at the town hall Friday evening.
Feb. 20. About 500 invitations have
been issued. A miscellaneous pro-
gram will be given.
John Helsel Of South Bend visited
friends here the first of the week. He
was enroute 10 Cincinnati where he
has employment
Ed. Wilson and Frank Wallace
were business visitors in South Bend
Tuesday.
j. W. Kelsey has returned to his
home in Chicago after a few DAYS
visit with friends here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-18

has returned from a business trip 70
Chicago.
The members OF the River Park
Independent club Will be entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Benja-
min Triplet
Miss Markley has returned from
New York and resumed her duties in
the South Bend eighth grade school.
Miss Esther Bork has accepted a
position with the South Bend Home
Telephone Co.
Mrs. Z. ]. Bickel is reported III.
The Brotherhood of the American
Teomen held a meeting in Sticks hall
Tuesday evening. Business of a rout-
inc nature was transacted. The next
meeting will be In two weeks.
NJ L DeRhodes and s. c. Gravel
OF Frankfort, Ind, are spending the
week with River Park relatives and
friends
sleighing party composed of q
members OF the Epworth league Of
the River Park NJ r. church drove
to Lowell Heights Tuesday night and
attended the revival services CON
Quoted by Rev. Arthur Shaffer at the
Lowell Heights NJ. T. church.
Jewel Whaley OF Smith ST. has re
covered from a weeks illness