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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Makes Stubborn Coughs
Vanish in a Hurry
s1rprfsingly Good Cough Syrup
Easily and CheapIy
Made at Home

II some one in your family has an OBJ
stinate cough or bad throat or chest
cold that has been hanging on and refuses
TO yield to treatment, get from any drug
store 2B ounces of Pinex and make It
into pint of cough syrup, and watch
that cough vanish.
Pour the 21a ounces of Pinex $50
cents worth into pint bottle and fill
the bottle with plain graduated sugar
syrup. The total cost is about 54 cents,
and gives. YOU full pint-a family
supply-of a most effective remedy, at q
saving of 81. A days use will usually
overcome hard cough. Easily prepared
IN minutes-full directions with Pinex.
Keeps perfectly and has pleasant taste.
Children like it.
It's really remarkable how promptly
and easily it loosens the dry, hoarse OF
tight cough and heals the inflamed mem
branees in a painful cough. 1t also stops
the formation of phlegm in the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per-
| slstent loose cough. A splendid remedy
| Tor, bronchitis, winter coughs, bronchial
asthma and whooping cough.
Pinex is special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway pine
extract, rich in guaiacol, which is 80
| healing to the membranes.
Avoid disappointment BY asking your
| druggist for :21a ounces OF Pinex," and
40 not accept anything else. A guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction goes with this
! preparation or money promptly refunded,
Ihe Plnex Co., TT. Wayne. Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
October Term Convenos This Morning
List Of Traverse Jurors

The October term of the supreme
judicial court will open this morning
with Associate Justice Leslie C, Cor
nish presiding. The traverse Jurors for
the ensuing term are as follows:
Milton Barter. GardinerAW w. W. Ber-
ry. Waterville; Edwin Bullock, Wind
sor; Geo. w. Choate, Hallowell; 1.
Russell Clark, Oakland; Dana u.
Clement, Watsrville; w. E. F'arnham,
Belgrade; Arthur Gleason, Oakland:
John H. Goodale. Clinton; Charles I.
Haskell, China Charles A. Huff, Hal
lowell; f. a. Hunton. Readf1eld; Guy
w. Lawrence, Gardiner; Irwin II. Ly-
ons, Augusta Frank w. Manson.
Waterville; James MCGEE, Waterville;
J. F. Moody. Monmouth; Gilbert New
enham, Winslow; E s. Norcross, Win
throp; Frank r. Partridge Augusta;
Ralph c. Rackliff, Chelsea: Fred A.
Robinson Gardiner; Henry w.
Roundy. Benton; William T Smith,
Augusta; Thomas II. Starkey. Vassal-
boro; f. E. Symes. Winthrop; Horace
Thyng, Waterville; Orland F. Tolman,
Augusta; Everett A. Walker, Angus
ia: Fred Weber, Randolph.
The deputies who will serve at this
term are John A. Foster of Winthrop,
A. r. Bucklin of Litchfield and JohE
NJ. Eastman of Benton. Frank Page
will act in the capacity OF court mes
senger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE
Packed Houses Greeted Yesterdays
Great PROGRAMME Will Be Repeat
ed This Afternoon and Evening
Come Early

The Million Dollar Mystery" scored
tremendous hit at the Colonial yes
terday. Many people considered it as
far above all the previous INSTALL
ments. This picture and all of yes
terday's program will be repeated both
this afternoon and evening.
The "Oubliette" is three part 101
Bison Monthly Serial picture. 1t diff
fers from anything we have ever seen
and makes most pleasing Offering.
The Mutual Weekly" is very IN
struetive this week. Many actual war
scenes are shown For the Last Edi-
ton is a newspaper story in two
parts by the Reliance Company. This
is picture that is bound TO please.
The Jackpot Club is a picture of
higher society life. 1t is eXeremely
interesting.
Mable Normand is with Us once
again. This time in a screaming farce
comedy, "Mable's Latest Prank"
Come early and see a fine set.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Topsham Fair Ope,s TODAY

Preparations are completed for the
ioPsha-m fair which will open today
ana continue Wednesday and Thurs
oay, Oct. IA and Is. Secretary Pat
ten reports large list of entries in all
departments, and the exhibition prom
Uses 10 be one of the best ever held by
the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horti-
cultural Society. The officers this year
are as follows; President, Daniel
Brown of Richmond; secretary, f. C.
fatten or Topsham; treasurer, Isaiah
X. Morrel of Brunswick vice-presi-
dent, Capt. Alfred S. Dunning of
brunswick; executive committee,
Leonard Jones of Brunswick, D. w.
Scrloner of Topsham, L. T. Shelton of
Bowdolnham, oven E. Rogers of Bath
and Hiram Totman of Harpswell. Last
year the fair was unfortunate in hav-
ing a week of bad weather. but all
premiums We're paid, and the officers
are confident that favorable weather
this week will enable the society to
retrieve the losses of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
SIDNEY

NORTH-Miss Catherine Babnaw and
| Edward Thibeau of Watervflle were unit
ed in marriage at p. NJ. Wednesday at
the residence OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Vincent Babnaw. Nathan Tay-
lor. justice of the peace, performed the
ceremony. The newly welded couple lett
I on the afternoon train for Watervilie,
where they will make their home.
Mrs. B. L. Taylor was called to Hink-
ley last week to pass few days with
her mother, Mrs. Clara Swift.
Captain and Mrs. S. l.. w. Merrill OF
Providence, r. l., arrived Friday for a
weeks's visit with the formers sister,
Mrs. Mary ". Moore. and brother, n. P
Merrill, making the trip in their automo-
bile.
Miss Ida Waldron OF Fairfield was a
Weekend visitor of her cousin. Miss Pearl
Field.
Saturday was inspection day at the w.
r. c.. a goodly number being present.
Mrs. Eaton department president, from
Skowhegan, was the inspecting officer. a
fine dinner was served by the ladies of
the corps and the members OF the Joseph
Lincoln Post were guests of honor
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Whitehouse OF Au-
gusta were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. 9. A. Clark
Mr.. and Mrs Winthrop Bowman and
daughter Charlotte of Boston were re-
cent visitors OF the formers parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie E. Bowman.
Mrs. Geo. w. Merrill of Augusta passed
Sunday with her sister. Mrs. Mary W.
Moore, where a family gathering was
held.
Miss Bertha Robbins met with ar acct
dent last week, badly injuring her side.
Miss Alice Moore Of Augusta passed
Sunday at her home In town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were
recorded during the past week at the
registry of deeds for Kennebec county:
Albion-Stella NJ. Baker to Abel w
Spaulding, land, 81.
Augusta-Joseph L. Elwell to T. J.
Ellis, land; Carrie E. Allen to Phebe S.
Sylvester land and buildings, 81; Nathan
lei Johnson to Fred NJ. Scribner, land
and buildings, 81.
Benton-George E. Withee to c. w.
Hussey of Waterville, land, 81.
Hallowell-Uriah Drew to Maud NJ.
Marsten, land and buildings, ST.
Litchfeld-Edward S. Danforth to John
f. Durham of Bowdoin, land and build-
ings, 81.
Oakland-William E. Foster to Henri
eta Totman, land, 81.
Randolph-Mary E. Bowling to Helen
p. Campbell, land and buildings, 81;
Annie K. Brown to Mary E. Bowling,
land and buildings, 81.
Standardization r. Nelson to Lillian
E. F. Ann of Brooklyn, N. Y, land and
buildings. 81.
Sidney-Walter G. Nichols of Provi-
dence, r. l., to G. Herbert Oulton of
Moncton, N. B., land and buildings, 81.
Vassalboro-C. H. Hanson to Myron S.
Turner, land, 81.
Winslow-Napoleon Poulin to Kazas
Rasytinis, land, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
RICHARD RUSSELL
WeIl-known East Pittston Citizen
Passed Away Last Saturday Morning

East Pittston, Me-, Oct. 12.-(Spe-
ciaD.-Richard Russell, who had been
very i'll for the past two years. pass.
ed away at 8 A. NJ. Saturday at the
age Of SO years. Mr.. Russell was born
in Alma March 81, 1881, and when a
boy went West, returning to his ma
tive State about 30 years ago. He
with his family lived here the past
four years and by his genial DISPOSE
ton won many friends. He was a
great sufferer but through all he was
most cheerful, never complaining but
always most patient and kind. A Wild
ow and three step sons. Ernest Reel
Of Gardiner and Writ and Harold Reed
both of this town; two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Esterbrook of Detroit, Mich, and
Mrs. Hattie Nethercott OF Albion,
Mich, and one brother. Edwin Russell
Of Whitefeld. survive. The beIeaved
family have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
The funeral will be at l O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon from the home,
Rev. w. A. Written officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
OPERA HOUSE
Large Holiday Audiences Entertained
at the Opera House-The Three New
Acts of Vaudeville Make Good

Name and Bell. conledlenes, IA
shina. the human billiard table. also
Lambert and Van singing and dancing
duo with a new photoplay program
will close their engagement Wednes-
day afternoon and evening. Today
the opera House will be given over to
the big city road show, q company Of
sixty people supporting that dainty
little actress, Edith Thayer, in the
new comedy opera Fire Fly" The
company has its own orchestra and a
jolly bright evenings entertainment
may be expected
The advance sale of tickets has been
vsIy good.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

A party OF II students of Leaviti
institute Turner. accompanied b.
chaperones, visited in the city Satur-
day afternoon, making the trip by au-
tomobile. While in the city they went
through the State House and other
public buildings and the entire trii
from the institute was delightful. The
members OF the party were: MisseI
Angie s. Mower. Annie M. Johnson
Marion NJ. Dee, Mildred B. Stevens
Vina A. Addington, Lizzie B. Conant
Vivian Beals, Hazel Sampson, Martha
L. Mower, Marion E. Lord of Bate7
IA, and Raymond D. Leavitt. Almon Z
Lawrence, Roy |. Merrill, Ralph NJ
Pearl, Harry s. Newell and ZEE. W
McKeen, University of Maine ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Rev. Thomas Burgess of S. Barna-
cas- church left Monday morning to
be gone until week from next Sun
day. He will be present this week at
1.-The both anniversary of his Alma
Mater. Brown University, in Provi-
dence, r. l., and next week he will at
tend as delegate from the Diocese
OF Maine the Synod of the Province
OF New England. which will meet at
Springfield, Mass The morning SER
vice at IL o'clock next Sunday at S.
Barnabas church will he held by Mr..
ii. b. Block Of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
lCEBORO

A Croquet Lawn party by moon
light is not a very common occur
renee. but the Misses Frances and Isa-
bel Groves recently gave one at their
home. Refreshments were served
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Slocum, who
have been visiting Mrs. Slocum's par
ents have returned to their home in
Needham, Mass.
Friends Of Stephen Kellam, who fell
from a building and diSlocated his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Augusta Study Club Anticipated Sue
cessful Year

cessful Year
The Augusta Study Club held the
first meeting of the season 1914-15
Friday evening with Mrs. Dennis Don
ovan, Davenport street, and everything
seems propitious for very successful
year. The membership of the club has
already reached it's limit, rs, and many
ladies are on the waiting list. The
course of study this season will be
upon miscellaneous subjects and birth
day anniversaries of noted men and
women.
The club was recently represented
at the State Federation at Presque
Isle by it's president, Mrs S. C. c.
Ward. The officers of the club are:
Pres, Mrs. S. C. C. Ward; Vice Pres,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

The united attention of thousands of
clothing dealers throughout the coun-
try is concentrated this week on the
demonstration of Styleplus Clothes.
The Pierce Clothing Co, local agent
for these famous clothes are proud to
call the attention of the public to these
clothes in their ad this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Daily ksnnsbee journal
Telephone i35

Cares OF thanks, obltuary notices. res
buttons of respect, etc. Viii he
charged at the rate of ten ceuts per
line. No charge less than 10 cents
Subscribers who fail TO receive the
Journal promptly will confer 4 favor
by notifying the Office immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

The volley ball team representing
the Augusta Y NJ C. A. and captain
ed by DR.. Samuel H. Kagan has is
sued a challenge to meet any team
from Hallowell next Saturday evening
at the Y. NJ. c. A. building. Each team
is to be made up of eight men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

A party made up of Misses Reba
Choate, Ethelle Libby. Molly Proctor
and Edwin Tuell, Earl Dion and Bryce
Little and chaperones returned sun
day evening from Island Park, where
they had been enjoying a brief outing
at the Jersey cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
NOTICE

Augusta. Maine, Oct. 18th, 1914.
: A special meeting of the Municipal Off,
GERS of the City of Augusta win be held
An the Aadermen's Room, City Hall, Tues
day. October 10, 1914, at p M, to act
upon complaint Of W. w. Jackson, Jus
lfce of the Peace, who alleges that Alice
Mccormick is insane.
kcti2dlt z. =. NEWBERT Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Dan w Sexton returned home Mon
day noon from Five Islands, where he
had been enjoying for day or two
the breezes of old ocean and closing
up his cottage for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Miss Agnes Hennessey returned
Monday morning to Lynn, Mass, aft
er having enjoyed a week at her home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Purinton, who
had been enjoying a few days in Bos-
ton and vicinity, returned Monday
morning to their home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

A. A. Nelson has gone to Boston,
where he will attend the New England
Photographers convention at Copley
hall, the 18th, 18th and 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

shoulder, will be pleased to know that
he has improved enough so that he
now is able to sit up each day
Edwin Packard of Cedar Grove pass :,
ed Sunday With his mather at Glen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Those who wish to take advantage
OF the Journals history offer should
act quickly as it will soon be discon-
tinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Harry w. Reid went Saturday to
Five Islands for the purpose of enjoy
ing day or two and closing up his
cottage for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Frank V Mendan of the state Trust
Co. banking room force is confined to
his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

The Universalist Society will hold a
Rummage sale at 14S Water street.
Friday and Saturday, oct. 16 and II.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Bates of Oakland passed the week end
in the city as the guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Mrs. L. fl. Towle left Monday for
Dexter where she will pass the winter
with her son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Barker and Mrs.
W. Mason of Biddeford were visitors
Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Louis DeRoche, who had been in the
city for a few days past returned
Monday morning to his home in New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

j. n. Knight of Portland passed a
portion of Monday in the city on mat
tiers of business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

mrs. y. I. Neal; Rec. Sec, Mrs. D. A.
tiewihs; Cor, Sec, Mrs b. F. New
man; Treas, Mrs. G. A. Yeaton; Aud
itof, Mrs. G. 2. Emerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Percy Hanson, who had been in the
city over Sunday, returned Monday
morning to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Mrs. p. o. Vickery returned Satur-
day from a visit of three weeks in
Boston and in Eliot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
$500
Reward

Will be paid for information that re-
suits in convioting any person of
starting fire, cutting any tree, break
ing into any building or injurine any
property on any land owned by
w. II. GANNETT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Tuesday, October 10, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

A F. Lombard of Lewiston was
among Mondays business callers in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

Miss Bertha Robbins met with Ar acct
dent last week, badly injuring her side
Miss Alice Moore of Augusta passed
Sunday at her home In town.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18

FEDERAL COURT REFUSES TO UP
HOLD WISCONSIN STATUTE.
State Cannot AnnuI Charter Of Com
panies That Remove Suits to
Other States.

Madison.-The federal court for the
western district of Wisconsin has de-
cided that the provisions of the Wis
consin statutes requiring the secretary
of state to revoke the charter Of
foreign corporations that remove suits
of the state to the federal courts was
unconstitutional.
The question arose in the suit of the
Western Union Telegraph company
against former Secy of State j. A.
Frear, and hesPhiladelphia and Read
ing Coal and Iron company against
Secretary of State j. F. Donald. At
torney General w. c.. Owen said the
case probably would be carried to the
United States Supreme court. Deputy
Attorney General j. E. Messerschmidt
argued the case, which was heard last
November, and Judges Geiger of Mil
waukee and Kohnsaat of Chicago sat
with Judge Sanborn to hear the case.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18
PIONEER EDITOR SUCCUMBS
r. 3. Wentworth of Portage Was First
Secretary of the Wisconsin
Press Association.

Portage.-Robert B. Wentworth, 81
years old, one of the most prominent
residents of this portion of Wisconsin,
died at his home in this city. He had
been in failing health for some time.
Mr.. Wentworth came to Wisconsin
in 1848 and has resided in this state
ever since. In early days he located
at Madison and was state printer from
1850 to 1852, printing all the state
work on hand press. In 1853 he re-
moved to Juneau, where he establish
ed the first newspaper in Dodge coun-
ty, the Gazette. Coming to Portage
in 1857, Mr.. Wentworth purchased the
Independent, which was afterwards
merged with the Wisconsin State
Register. He organized the Portage
and Green Bay Transportation COM
pany, which operated the first line of
grain and freight boats between Green
Bay and Portage. He was the first
cashier of the City bank of Portage,
and organized the Portage Hosiery
company.
Mr.. Wentworth represented Dodge
county in the state legislature, and
was member of the first republican
body. He was one of the founders of
the Wisconsin Press association, and
officiated as the first secretary.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18
COLLECT s275,976
IN AUTO LICENSES
WISCONSIN OWNERS OF MOTOR
VEHICLES PAY LARGE
AMOUNT IN FEES.
STATE RECEIVES SEQ, 563
Over S21 900 Consumed in Admins
tering Department in Charge of
Issuing Licenses-Counties
Get 20 Per Cent.

Madison 1Secretary of State j. F.
Donald completed the apportionment
of money received from automobile IL
censes for the year ending June 80,
1914.
The total amount of these license
fees was s275,976, of which $21. 1888
was consumed in administering the de-
partment in charge of issuing licenses.
The total amount apportioned to the
different counties and the state high
way fund was $254,25261, of which %
per cent, or 63,56315, went to the
state highway fund and $3.50, 689.46
was returned to the county from
which the money came. Each coun-
try received nearly 20 cents on each
dollar paid the state by automobile
owners.
The amounts received by the larger
counties of the state were: Milwaukee,
$33 .21394; Dane, $10,519.23; Rock,
$6,65504; Fond du Lac, $8,074.26: RAJ
cine, $5,665.90; Sheboygan, $5,541. SO;
and Winnebago, S5,116.55. A. II. Cop
pan, clerk in charge of the department
OF automobile licenses, will notify the
county treasurers of the amount to
which they are entitled and forward
them within few days.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18
COURT CLERKS ELECT HEADS
Adopt Resolution Favoring Appoint
ment of Clerks by Judges
For Six Year Terms.

Wausau-The Wisconsin Circuit
Court Clerks association elected the
following officers: President, George
A IRE, Neillsville; vice-president FL
mer M. Webb, Waukesha; secretary
and treasurer, Charles P. Mooers,
West Bend Executive committee,
Benjamin J Dediemar, Kenosha; Ing
var Orvom, Waupaca; G. c. Mas, Mil
waukee; Judiciary committee, K. A.
Beyreis, Wausau; j. w. Tumble, Ra-
cine Anthony j. Clark, Manitowoc;
0ye II. Doxrud, Sparta; John H.
Laabs, Oshkosh.
Hon A l.. Kruetzer, Wausau gave
an address. A resolution was adopted
favoring the appointment of clerks by
judges for six year terms, and asking
the state bar association to draft such
. bill If elected they want an cleo
ion in spring to take it out of politics.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18
MYSTERY SHROUDS
DEATH OF CARRIER
FRANK SMITH, RURAL DELIVERY
MAN, FOUND DYING ON ROAD
NEAR LAKE GENEVA.
AID SOUGHT BY TELEPHONE
Man With Body, Who Dsa-
appears-No Trace Of Foul
Play Found.

Lake Geneva.-Police are investi-
eating the mysterious death of Frank
Smith, rural mail carrier, who was
found dying on the road near the
summer homes Of Kellogg Fairbanks
and William McCrea, wealthy Chicago
ans. A telephone call to the McCrae
home said Smith was dying. A chauf-
feur hurried to the scene and found a
tall man bending over Smith The
chauffeur went to summon aid and
when he returned the tall man had
disappeared.
Near Smiths mail wagon was found
a buggy in which were 200 pounds of
lead that had been stolen from the
summer home of William Wrigley. A
hasty examination of Smiths body
showed no signs of foul play.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-18
SAVES GIRL FROM DROWNING
ton Candidate for Governor,
Proves Self Hero.

Waupaca-D. w. Emerson, Ash
land, Prohibition candidate for COVER
nor, saved young woman from
drowning Mr.. Emerson, who is at
his summer cottage here, had been
watching the bathers. All others had
left when two young women who had
just arrived at camp came down and
went into the water. They were ap-
parently unfamiliar with the beach,
which. slopes off suddenly into deep
water just beyond the pier.
They had been in but short time
when one of them got into the deep
water and sank. Mr.. Emerson plunged
into the water, fully clad. He is a
good swimmer, but being long Of limb,
swimming was unnecessary.