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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Mary Flynt. wife of the late E.
Fl. Flynt, was burned to death about
O'Clock Monday morning at her home,
S12 Water street, when she attempted to
brighten the coal fire with kerosene. An
explosion followed and death must have
been instantaneous.
Upon hearing an explosion Mrs. III. III.
Farnham, her sister, who lives Cd the
floor below, rushed to her sisters room
to md her enveloped in flames. The fire
department responded to an alarm from
box 50 but their services were not needed
as the flames were quickly subdued
Mrs. Flynt was "a years and months
of age and was born in Jefferson, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
FAMOUS maine
BORN PRINTER
IS dead IN N Y.

New York, Oct. 26.-Don Lord SWEET,
whose trade as a printer brought him
into contact with Bret Harte, Mark
Twain, Joaquin Miller. Henry George and
other writer's, and who was widely known
among American printers, died at his
home in Brooklyn yesterday. SWEET set
type in many composing rooms in Cali
fornia and in this city. He was with the
New York Press for 20 years. He was
born in Maine in 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The regular meeting of the lambda
Iota Club will be held Tuesday evening
at the Baptist parsonage, A Church
street. An attractive program has been
provided for the meeting through the
coming year. That of Tuesday will be
devoted to an evening with Kipling, con-
Quoted by the pastor, followed by the
usual social hour with games, refresh
ments, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

ton in the opinion of President Wilson
is being cleared UP steadily and rapidly
He told callers today that while only the
end of the European war would restore
normal conditions. progress was being
made in efforts to assist the planters. The
President is much encouraged by plans
for furnishing money to the planters and
the opening of foreign markets. He said
there was every reason why all ports
should be open to cotton and predicted
they would be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Two young men engaged in scuffie
Sunday evening on Water street ana
came against the glass in front OF
the Lockwood cafe with sufficient
force to break the glass. AS they
had been INDUCING in the acquaint-
ance of John Barleycorn they were
taken to the lookup and released Mon
day morning on the payment of 81 81
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
City Council

The city council convened Monday
evening. Mayor Lamb presided, and
Aldermen Noyes and Berry present
The report of the city collector was
received showing that of the total
commitment of S9.36S.16 on Aug. L,
s72,624o9 had been collected. The re-
port was read, accepted and placed
on the records. Routine business con-
surned the balance of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
Samuel A, Jewett

Samuel A. Jewett died Monday
morning at his home in North Pitts
ton, aged So years, 6 months, after
short illness. He leaves one son, Will
liam B. Jewett and one daughter, Car
RE A. Jewett. Funeral from his late
residence Wednesday at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Aroostook county is not the only
county which produces large crops of
potatoes. Mr.. Isaac Bolt has just fin
ished harvesting five acres of potatot s
at his farm on outer Winthrop street
and the yield totals 1900 bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O.. Caroline.
who have been guests at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. ]. WEIGH, River ave-
nue., FOR the past week, returned Mon
day 70 their home in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

George knight of Boston who has been
visiting relatives in Gardiner, returned
Monday to his home. Mr.. knight is a
cripple and unable to walk step. yet
he has been in the employ of the Western
Union Telegraph Co. for the past AZ years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Barge 7O7 of the Lehigh Valley Line
with cargo of 1927 tons of hard coal for
the National Home has arrived. The OK
ford, with 1863 tons of bituminous coal
for the s. d. Warren Co., is also being
unloaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Members of Pell Clason Camp and
Auxiliary are requested to meet at
the electric car waiting room Thurs
day evening at 80 to attend the re-
ception to be rendered Division Com
mander Dr. w. o. Cobb and Division
President Mrs Marion Pc Cobb. by
Henry Co. Staples Camp. = F.-&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs Margaret Allen. music teacher
for Hallowell and Winthrop schools, is
very ill with infantile paralysis and
has been obliged to give up her work
for the remainder of the year. Her
successor has not yet been ap-
pointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Ella Meserve, who lives with
her daughter, Mrs. Grace Varney.
Middle street, has returned to her
home. after an extended visit with
relatives in Waterford and North
Bridgton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Coach Roger Greene of Bates, who is
passing a few days at the Smith cottage,
West Gardiner, was in the city Monday,
having received cut over the eye eaus-
ed by flying chip. Several stitches
were necessary to close the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The following letters for the week
ending Oct. 26 remain uncalled for at
the Hallowell postoffiee: Mrs. G.. Bur-
den, Mrs. Berthai Young. Arthur God
burt, H. L. Toad-and William WEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Beane in his advertisement this
week appeals to the thrifty housewife
and offers a regular 25c. bottle OF
Diamond brand pure vanilla extract
for only 19c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The worth while new furniture
comes into the home with a real infiu-
ence on the lives that are lived there.
1t sets up new marks of home pride
and of home satisfaction. The f. B.
Wood store will help you in brighten
ing up your home. TRADE at home" is
their advice.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

{ Mrs. C. C. Mason of Middle street
will observe her 93rd birthday Thurs
day, Oct %, and will be glad to have
her friends call on her at her home
ON the afternoon of that day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Charles bearing, Northern avenue.
The ladies are requested to come prepar-
ed to sew for the Red Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Members of Kennebec Lodge, d. OF
H, are requested to be present at the
hall Wednesday afternoon at 2.3O
O'Clock and to bring scissors and thin
bles Refreshments will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Harry NJ Wakefield and Charles l..
Erskine were drawn Monday to serve
as traverse jurors at the November
term of the superior court to be held
at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Sanford L. Fogg returned to-
day to her home in Hallowell, after
having been brief visitor in the city
as guest of Mrs. Charles Higgins
Bath Times, Oct. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Charles E. Fuller has moved his
family from the house which he has
been occupying on Chestnut street to
the home of his mother on Winthrop
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Rodney Frohock returned with
party by automobile from Lake Mox-
lie Saturday, where they had been
hunting, bringing two deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
BOWLING NOTES

Everett X. Maxcy of Gardiner broke
the " M. C. A. alley record Monday aft
ernoon by bowling 1928. Chester Written
Saturday set it at 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

George Dale, James Lee, Frank
Emery, Harry Deboe and Harry Briggs
have returned from their hunting trip
to Lobster lake, binging with them
three deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Julia Wiltshire entertained the
Mothers Club Monday afternoon at
her home on Brunswick street IRE
ladies passed the afternoon working
for the Red Cross Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Brown and son
who have been visiting relatives in Ran
dolph returned Monday to their home in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Lawrence Dyer has returned to Wis
easset, where he is employed, after
passing the weekend with his par
ents at their home on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The Eureka Club will give a dance
Friday evening, Oct. 80, at I. o. o. f.
banquet hall. Lancy's Orchestra will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Christ church, Meeting of the Altar
Guild this (Tuesday) afternoon al 2.3O
O'Clock Work for the Red Cross As
ISOLATION will be taken up again at
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr. and Mrs. William f. Weeks of
Gorham were in the city Monday. Mr..
Weeks has purchased the John Spear
place. Indiana road, West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Invitations are out for Halloween
dance to be given by the Gaby Club,
recently organized girls club, at
the Granite Cutters hall next Friday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Paul Poehler and Archie Walsh,
champions of the world, will be thu
attraction Tuesday evening at the
Unique alleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

w. B. Lindsay left Monday for
Presque Isle on cunning trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Deputy Sheriff Jones of this city has
resigned his position as deputy sher-
iff of Kennebec county. His resigna-
ton took effect last Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
Qraper.WiIes.

Harry Draper and Mrs. Maggie Wiles
were united in marriage Saturday even
Ing by City Clerk Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs Annie Smith of Boston, who
came to attend the funeral of the late
A T. Smith, Is the guest of her bro
Their. C. w. Smith, Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, who have
passed several weeks with Mr.. Coles
father on his farm, have returned to
| their home on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

John Mcdonald and Edward Talbot are
passing the week at the Smith cottage,
West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Miss Alice Delaware, who has been
visiting friends in Portland and West
brook, returned home MondaJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The Daughters of Saint Margaret
are to meet Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. John McKinnon, Washington
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr. and Mrs Ira Pitcher will leave
Tuesday morning for Walpole, to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. A. b. Pitch
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Lewis Libby of Boston, after visi
with friends and relatives in this city
has returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

Mrs. Grace Morang left Monday for
a visit in Davidson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Don't miss the Halloween party at
the First Baptist church Thursday
evening, Oct. g. You will find ghosts
there and witches which you cannot
tell which from which. There will also
be fortune teller. who will reveal to
you your future Don't miss the fun
and the good things to eat. oct27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

from visit with his daughter in Jer-
sey City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
HALL0WELL
Illness Forces Resignation of
Mrs. Margaret Allen-LO-
cal Potato Yield Is a
Large One
LOCAL NOTES AND SOCIAL
ITEMS OF INTEREST

Stephen Scanlon went to Portland
Monday on a business visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Caroline and Miss Cora Noyes left
Monday for visit in Chicago, a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

nected in any way with the Methodist
church are invited to a social to be
held in the vestry, tonight at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

John Scanlon of Portland passed
Sunday with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

William Runnells, local reporter for
the Gardiner "Reporter-Jou has
gone to Portland for brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

MIR. and Mrs. F. E. Dow of Belfast
were guests at the Hallowell House
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The Good Comrades Club will meet
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs
J. Walter Robinson, School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mrs. Viola Wood is substituting for
Miss Edwina Jordan at the New Mills
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Walter (Doc) Niles of the University
of Maine was a recent visitor in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Gardiner and Oak Grove will meet
Wednesday afternoon at vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Robert Kendall returned Monday
from MOSCOW, bringing back fine o.
point buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mitchell re-
turned Monday afternoon from Wis
1t in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Melvin r. srokenshire is visiting his
parents at the Methodist parsonage on
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Walter Wyman went Monday to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Lee Bradstreet attended the Colby
Bowdoin football game In Brunswick
Saturday, making the trip in his au-
tomobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Alden Grimes, ST., was stricken with
a paralytic shock at his home at Lou
don Hill Monday and is seriously Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Maxcy have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
KENNEBEC
WINDSOR

Unity Club was very pleasantly en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon, Oct.
a. by Mrs. w. A. Pinkhagn. The next
meeting will be Nov a, with Mrs. Liz
Eie Perkins. The club will. give a
Halloween social and supper Tuesday
evening. Oct. 81 Gf stormy postponed
to. Wednesday evening" to members Of
the club and their families only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
LOCAL NOTICES

Oyster supper and dance Thursday,
Oct. 2, Pittston Grange hall. oct27d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
TRADE
CLEARING UP

Washington. Oct. 2e.-The cotton situa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

All boys over nine years of age con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Wauted-To work for board.
For sale--White Berkshire pigs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-05
MANILA
SHOULD BECOME
4 FREE PORT

MANILA, p. 1.-The Philippine Is.
lands have wonderful future before
them. future made possible by the
American people who have establish,
ed an honest government here, han
died by men with ability. were the
parting words OF William D. Boyee.
the millionaire publisher and editor
of Chicago, who, with his family,
sailed yesterday. for China,
Mr. Boyce is the owner OF the Chi
|cago Saturday Blade, and the Ledger.
publications with very large circula-
ton. and Is one Of the most prominent
and mentally active men in the windy
city Upon being interviewed by the
Cablenews-American representative.
prior to his departure, he said:
While Independence may be good
thing for some people it Is not yet
a suitable gift for the Filipfnos. al
though il has been promised them
by both the Republican and Democrat
ic parties This independence may be
given them In one of several diff
ferent ways; the most favorable and
the one most consistent with our
national policy, would be that OF po-
Icing. IF the natives of these islands
must be allowed TO handle their local
affairs themselves the United States
win have to keep parental eye upon
them as they will have to do sooner
or later In Central America and Mex
leo, # we intend to live up to our
Monroe doctrine.
What We need here is a free zone.
We are bound to have it In Panama,
and why not here7 Every condition
is favorable to ii, an excellent harbor,
where the biggest trade and CONNER
cial activities In the Orient could be-
established With Panama and the
philippines free zone the trade of
the world could be brought to these
shores Take your next door neighbor
for instance. There is an,
example Of what con be done with al
free port; also Hongkong, which, fig
uratively speaking, is but a stones
throw from here. Singapore is the
center of a transhipping trade that is |
in the Orient only by
Hongkong and one or two of the great
Chinese ports. The continuously
rapid growth of Singapore and the
Straits Settlements. has fully demon.
strated the wisdom Of the free port
policy. In 1919 when the region was
coded to Great Britain that portion OF
the country had almost no business or
population. At present Singapore's
free exports and imports exceed $500.
060, 600 annually, or about one-seventh I
of the total imports and exports of
the whole United States. s
Since Hongkong was made . free
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-05
PASSENGERS ARRIVED

Per str Kinau, for Kauai ports, May
W A., Wright. w. A. Gill, IA. >Isen
berg, n Weber, Miss Wright, Miss
Ida Shannon, c. y. Wilcox, Miss B
Castle, Miss H. Hatch, Fred Christian,
Charles Zeigler, W. n. Rice, c. A.
Rice, Mrs r. L. Wilcox and child,
Hiss Kealanha. Miss Waterhouse,
Mrs. Pah Yet, ID, K. Kalan. - :
Per p. NJ. s. S. Mancharia, for ORR
.ent, May Miss Katherine Garland
Mr.. and. Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. W. II.
Mcpey. r : +. =. ;. r.
Per o. S S. Sierra, for San Fran.
cisco, May 9--Gustay de Bsetteville,
E, w. Quinn. Mrs. F. w, Quinn. Mrs.
G. G.. Murasky. AIRS. n l. Hussey, c..
S Wallace. H. F. Nturasky, D. H.
Hitchcock. Miss Helene Hitchcock.
Mrs H. S. Mortimer and three chill.
dren. Mr. and Mrs. Merschel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood, Mrs NJ. Melendriz, Miss
~, Donald. z. A.. Curl. Mrs. E. NJ.
Curl, w. j. Conroy, Miss Leila John
son. Alfred Rasch. William Stewart,
Miss NJ. G.. Meek. Miss E. Yroon,
George Charnock. E. F. Charnock. T.
T. George, Mrs. T. 7. George, r. A.
Backus. Walter c. Love. II. n. Swear
insAn. c. A Peacock. Mrs. c. A. Pea
cock. Mrs J. H. Weinberg, J. J. Dev-
ereuN, Airs. Devereux, Mrs. F. c. John.
son, August Henevery. Mrs. Heneyery,
Mrs. NJ E. Bradford, G. l. Wight,
Mrs. c. l.. Wight. Joseph Bernstein,
A. Selner. Mrs. J.. A. Boyd and child,
+. W.. Dohrmann, Miss Irez PischeII
F. Philip, Loa Hong kan.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-05
LDNlNE lands
MINORITY
RECORD /

The smallest list OF cabin and
steerage passengers 70 travel In the
Matson Navigation steamer Lurfine
from the coast TO the islands since
that vessel went into commission,
stepped ashore at Pier 10 this morn.
ing, following what Is declared as a
pleasant voyage.
Three cabin and two steerage trayf
elers were total to receive the
friendly ministratioDs from large
STAFF OF stewards. Captain Edwards
admitted that little was accomplished
along the line OF entertainment, save
in the preparation and serving of a
series of fine menus. .
Steaming from San Francisco in six
GAYS and IA hours, the Lurline
brought 2I56 tons of general cargo. II
Is the intention to dispatch this vessel
for Kahului tomorrow evening, the
Luriine taking the ship John Ena in
tow for the island port, where the
windtammer. Is TO be provided with
about $500 tons of sugar destined for.
the east coast OF the United States
by the way or Cape Horn. The Lur-i
line viii receive cargo 1T Kahulni, re-
turning to Honolulu about Sunday
morning. A mail amounting TO 70
sacks Arrived az the port IL the Luz.
line ~ - 3szAk4ss