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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
Sidney GRANGE

Sidney Grange, p of H., No. 1874,
held an all-day meeting Thursday,
March 10. Some 35 members We're
present from Cascade Grange of Oak
land by invitation. The regular rou-
tine business of the Grange occupied
most of the time till the noon hours,
when fine repast furnished by the
sisters of Siding Grange, was enjoyed
by all present
The Grange was re-opened at 100
P. M. and was then placed in the lee
turer's hands.
The program consisted of song by
Grange choir, readings, Rotations,
duets and some good stories by the
members of both Oranges.
Two questions were presented for
discussion. First question, Resolved,
That a Mans Work Is More Monotin-
Gus than a Woman's. The question
was opened by Brother Guy H. Lyon OF
Sidney Grange and was well argued
by both sides. causing some merri-
ment.
The second question discussed was
Good Roads and How to Build Them"
This question brought out some ex-
cellent ideas and suggestions in regard
to building and maintaining country
roads. 1t was suggested that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
APPROVES OF THE
FRISCO R. R. PACT

st. Louis, March 20-Federal Cir
cult Judge Sanhorn late today ap-
proved the agreement by which tho
receivership of the st. Louis & San
Francisco Railroad cancel an indebt-
edness against the road of nearly 81.
100000 and relinquish ownership of
two subsidiaries in Louisiana to tho
syndicate that promoted them.
The agreement, which was filed to.
day, after six weeks of negotiotion.
provides for the surrender to tho
Frisco of notes aggregating $685.
900, held by Albert T. Perkins, SYM
dictate manager of the st. Louis Union
Trust Co., relieves the Frisco of La
bility to take up bonds aggregating
$766, 900 held by the st. Louis Union
Trust Co, and cancels claims of the
latter company against the Frisco to-
falling s1,9S3,0o0. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
Dexter Receives a Legacy
WINTHROP.

Mrs. F. E. Webb entertained the
Helping Hand 1910 Club and invited
guests Thursday evening and a very
pleasant evening was passed with mu-
sic and games. Chatting dish refresh
ments were served with cake and
lemonade and candies. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.. Wadsworth,
Mr. and Mrs. E. f. Symes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Eustis, Mr.. and Mrs. c. p.
Rowell, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Libby, Miss
Dora Libby, Mrs. Martha Patterson
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Walton
Miss Mary Putna mis- at home from
Pennington.
c. H. Shaw will leave for Belfast to-
day to visit his daughter, Mrs. Thos.
Bowker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Maxon and
child of Boston are visiting in town.
The High school is closed on ac-
count of scarlet fever among the pu-
pills. There are three cases, all in East
Winthrop.
There was no session of the VIM
throp school yesterday, the teachers
attending the convention at Gardiner.
Mrs. Forrest Parker and two chill
dren of Auburn have been visiting in
town.
DR. and Mrs. Royal B. Record of Au-
burn are being congratulated upon the
birth of son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Munwell of Boston are
at Aliens cottage, Lake Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
SEARSPoRT.
Capt. cocora I a.<ea 5udaanly Ill, Falls
On Stove

Searsport. Me-, March 20.-Capt.
Theodore Colcord, one of the we'll
known mariners from this port, for
years with the American Hawaiian S.
S. Co., in both Atlantic and Pacific
coast wise steamers, had an i'll turn
this morning as he was kindling the
kitchen fire and fell on the stove,
knocking the stove pipe out and fill
ing the house with smoke. The house
keeper, seeing the smoke, Thought the
house was on fire and called the fire
department. 1t was soon found that
there was no danger of fire but that
Capt. Colcord was very i'll and a ply
stefan was in attendance for several
hours. Capt Colcord was on his way
across the continent last fall, when he
was recalled by the serious illness of
his only sister, Miss Hannah Colcord,
who suffered a shock and who is still
confined to a wheel chair. Capt. Col
cord has many friends the world over,
having sailed in many seas and made
firm friendships wherever he went. 1t
is hoped that his illness is not serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
CURED IIEKKIBLE
HUM0R ON FACE
Could Not Go On Street Without Veil.
Tells What Resinol Did For Her.

Philadelphia, Dec 6, 1912. ain Decem-
Der 1908. my face became sore. l tried
everything that was recommended, and nv
face got worse instead of better. spent
over 500 and got no benefit. The face and
nose were very red and the eruption had
the appearance of small boils, which itched
me terribly. cannot tell you how terrible
my face looked-all / can say is, it was
dreadful, and suffered beyond description.
"Ihave not gene on the street any time
sincel9O8 without veil, until now. just
four months ago friend persuaded me to
give Resinol trial. | have used three
cakes of Resinol Soap and less than a jar of
Resinol Ointment, and my face is perfectly
free from any eruption, and my skin is as
clear and clean as any child's." (Signed)
Mrs. NJ j. Bateman, 4256 Viola St.
Every druggist sells Resinol Ointment
and Resinel Soap, but if you have any skin
trouble it will cost you nothing TO try them.
Send to Dept. IAN, Resinol, Baltimore,
Md. for free samrla of each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
SIDNEY

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peavey.
who are living in the Haley camps,
have been called to Manchester, n. H.,
on account of illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover, who have had
rooms at Lloyd Harrison's for the win
ter, moved Tuesday to the house for
merly occupied by Arthur Lyons and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs Lyons have moved to
Fairfield. Mr.. Lyons is employed in the
Waterville car shops.
Charles Perry went to Augusta
Thursday on business.
Mr. Flynn, who is employed by "A.
f. Haley, went to Lewiston recently
for the day.
Miss Viola French of Somerville is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. w. God
dard.
e. l.. Swift sawed wood Wednesday
for c. H. Lovejoy.
Bert Farnham of Belgrade is saving
wood for Alex Mills.
Harvey Smith and Willie Mills have
returned from Belgrade, where they
visited their sister, Mrs. j. Willie Pen
ney.
MIS-. -. w yildn
Augusta Wednesday, where she passed
week With her daughter, Mrs. Hall
c. Bowman.
The friends here Of Edwin Lovejoy,
North Augusta, are sorry to learn that
no had the misfortune recently to saw
off tho end of his finger, which will
keep him from his work for consid-
cradle iergth of time.
A number from this place were
anlepg thaae TO tender Earle Loye1oy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

a Birthday party Tuesday evening,
March II, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Willie Penney, Belgrade. Games
and music furnished the evenings en-
tertainment, after which followed re-
freshments. Mr.. Lovejoy received a,
number of gifts, among which were
several books. 1t was a most enjoyable
occasion and good wishes were left
with Mr.. Lovejoy for many returns of
the day.
Daniel Quimby, who recently return
ed from Horse Point, where he passed
the winter with his brother, Arson
Quimby, is now well settled in his old
home, and is getting along nicely.
Mr.. Beard of Augusta will preach
at 1890 A. M. Sunday at the Advent
chapel. All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
COOMBS TO TALK
AT BIDDEFORD, NE.

Biddeford, March 20.-A letter has
been received from John Coombs of
the Philadelphia American team in
which he says that he is in Texas at
present trying to regain his former
health. He writes that he is improv-
ing and expects to return TO Philadel-
phia before many weeks. About the
first of May he expects to visit Maine
at which time he will deliver an ad-
dress before the young men of Bidde-
ford in accordance with an invitation
recently extended to him by the mem
bers of the Biddeford Business Mems
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
MADISON,

The Madison Wooden Mill was shut
down for a few hours Friday morn
ing, owing to- a break in the water
wheel.
Mrs. w. A. Weston and son Robert
went Thursday to Portland where
Master Robert will take treatment at
a hospital for children.
William Drottar, Mr. and Mrs Miku-
la Tangios, and Ernebeso Stoklas. resi-
dents of Arson, left Thursday for New
York City from whence they will sail
for their old home in Austria.
Hon. A. r. Donigan and r. Y. Brown
of Bingham were calling on friends in
Madison Thursday.
Charles F. Clark, who has been pass
ing the winter in ST. Petersburg, Fla,
returned home Thursday night. Word
has also been received here that Mr.
and Mrs. E. II. Holt of this place, who
have been at Palm Beach, Fla, for
the past few weeks, sailed from Savan-
nah Friday on their return trip.
A special meeting of the Official
Board of the Methodist church was
held Thursday evening in place of the
regular class meeting. Plans were per-
fected for supper to be held next
week for the members of the church,
at which time the details of the new
financial plan viii be more fully ex-
planned.
The funeral of the late James Me
Kenney, who died Wednesday at the
home of Mrs Olaf Oleson in Arson,
We're conducted at his late home at
A. NJ. Friday by Rev. r. A. Rich. The
remains were taken to New Portland
for burial
Deputy Sheriff r. S McKenney was
called to Bald Mountain Friday on
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
Palmyra Republican Caucus.

A Republican caucus was held IN
the Town house, Palmyra, at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, March IA.
r. p. Foster was elected chairman
and Fl. H. Coston secretary.
The following were elected to serve
on the town committee: S. B. Millett,
r. ]. Goodrich, J. c., Millett, j. A.
McMichaels. Frank Collamore, Fl. H.
Coston. c. G.. Bracket.
Those elected to attend the State
convention at Augusta, April 8, were:
r. ]. Goodrich, II. II. Coston, J. A. Nc
Michaels.
Delegates to the class convention
we're: j. C. Millett, Frank Collamore,
Herbert Whitman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
BATES COLLEGE

Lewiston, Me-, March 20.-(SpeciaD.
weekly society meetings tonight at
7.45. Both of the societies We're well
attended and presented the following
programs:
Piaeria-Vocal solo, Mr.. Chayer IL;
reading Mr.. Greene II; cornet solo,
Mr.. Boiseneau II; reading Miss Dun
lap II; piano solo, Miss Martin II.
Polymia-Piano solo, Miss Martin
IL reading, Mr.. Bacon II; reading,
Miss Bryant '16; vocal solo, Mr. Ken
eston '16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
SPARKS FROM maine WIRES.
Postmaster Hobbs of Camden

Postmaster Hobbs of Camden
A long and hard-fought contst for
the postmaster appointment at Cam
den was ended Thursday with re-
ceipt of a telegram from Congressman
McGillicuddy stating that he had rec
commended Josiah II. Hobbs The Of
fee pays salary of $500 and is re-
garded as one of the best Federal po-
sitions in the State. Mr.. Hobbs will
succeed Frank J. Wiley, who is COM
plotting his first term as postmaster.
Mr.. Hobbs is a native of Hope is A
years old and superintendent of a
lumber business. He has served 10
years as selectman and is active in
nearly every organization and frater-
nifty in town.
Postmaster Curtis of Freeport
Munroe V. Curtis was appointed
postmaster Thursday of Freeport to
succeed Winthrop c.. Fogg Mr.. Cur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
"Cascarets' II Headachy, Bilious,
Shaky, Constipated===Dime Box

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, Indiges-
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver and
clogged, constipated bowels, which
cause your stomach to become filled
with undigested food which sours and
ferments like garbage in a swill bar
rel. That's the first step to untold
misery-foul gases, bad breath, yellow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

AT preliminary meeting at the
home of Henry Porter, New Sharon,
Wednesday night the New Sharon
Board of Trade was organized. The
following officers were elected: z. l..
Corson, president; s. p. Caswell, Sec
rotary and treasurer; w. w. Norcross,
DR.. 0. B. Head and S. P. Caswell, ex-
ecutive committee. The organization
will be perfected next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

skin, mental fears, everything that 10
horrible and nauseating. A Cascaret
tonight will straighten you out by
morning. 10-cent box from your
druggist will keep your Liver active.
Bowels clean, Stomach sweet, Head
clear, and make you feel bully fog
months. Don't forget the Children
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

Grange cooperate with road commits.
sioners in the country towns in every
way possible for the betterment of the
highways.
This meeting was pronounced
success by all who were present. The
next meeting of Sidney Grange win
be held Thursday, April 2, in the aft
ernoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

There are more than 1000 concerns 10
Japan engaged in manufacturing knit
shirts. socks, gloves and drawers. Fao-
tories employing large capital. labor, 60
modern machinery do not exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
Somerset Vital Statistics

Following are the vital statistics for
Somerset county for the past week:
Deaths-Skowhegan March 16, Miss
Sarah Burrill of Canaan: North An
son, Mrs. Edith Burgess, Mrs. Frank
Pierce, aged 81; Embden. March 10,
Mrs. Polly Mullen, aged SO, March IS,
C. c. Foss, aged 81; Lynn, Mass.
Joshua C. eaks formerly of North
Arson; Scion. Mrs. Abbie Russell on
March y; St Adams, Erwin Martin;
Cornville. March 10, Mrs. Thomas
BLACKWELL South Madison. March IA,
Albert, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Blackwell. Marriages-Fair-
field Center, Grover Hughes of Win
throp and Miss Mary N. Wood.
Births-St. Adams, March Is, son
to Mr.. and Mrs. George Croker;
Embden. March s, a daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles T. Berry.
Miss Agnes Mantor and Miss Doris
Rayner, students at Pennington Nor
NAL school, are at home for the Eas-
ter vacation.
The rural schools are to have a
three weeks vacation, beginning Mar.
%.
The town appropriated $500 this
year for repair of school buildings,
which will be used in placing new
steel roof on the Lincoln building,
painting the Malbon Mills school
house. and the Jewett street school
house Repairs will also be made to
many of the other school buildings.
Herbert Pratt went to Moosehead
Friday on a pleasure trip.
]. c. Trufant has his primary pa
pers in circulation for nomination
on the Democratic ticket for county
commissioner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

The number of persons killed by light
ming in the United States during a year
averages nearly 600; about 1000 cattle are
killed and annual damage by lightning
is So, 600 000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21
Are You Wondering

benefit of our three
score years experience
as paint manufacturers.
1t will cost you nothing
for this a d vi c e-and
obligate you in no way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

It's has served on the Democratic
town committee for several years He
was born in F'reeport Oct. 4, 1877, and
graduated from the Freeport High
school. He entered the shoe factory
of A. w. Shaw & Co. and at the time
Of its failure was one of the direc-
tors of the company. Later he organ
lied the Curtis-Davis Shoe Co., of
which he is now manager. He is
member of F'reeport Lodge of Masons,
Harraseeket Grange and Winnegance
Chapter of the Eastern Star. He is
married and has one son. His only
public office has been on the school
board.
Bath Mayors Appointments
Mayor Dunton of Bath announced
Thursday the appointment of the fol-
lowing assistant assessors: James A.
Goodwin, Harry w. Thebeau, Roy
Donnell, George w. Thistle, Walter S.
Russell, Frank C. Skillings and Wes-
ton l.. Bonney. Each man will receive
$25 for his services except Bonney, who
will get $50. Every member of the Bath
fire department has petitioned the city
council for an increase in salary OF $25
a year. They now receive 800. There
are so men in the five companies. Ihe
matter has been referred to the finance
committee.
Bath Seniors Washington Fund
Principal Montgomery of the Morse
High school of Bath stated Thursday
that the Seniors have thus far raised
$500 for the class trip to Washington
the latter part of the month. The full
amount necessary is SAG The pupils
began a two-days fair Friday to help
swell the fund.
Dexter Receives a Legacy
BY the will of John Tastus, the town
of Dexter is named as the sole benefi-
ciary and will receive all his personal
property, valued at between $4,000 and
$40, goo Mr.. Eastus for many years liy-
ed practically the life of hermit on
his farm, few miles from the village.
A few years ago i'll health compelled
him to engage the services of a man
and wife, TO whom he decided his farm
in return for their care of him. The
will which gives his personal property
to the town was made in 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-21

just what combination of
colors to use in painting
the house, inside or out
touching up the wood
work. furniture, etc ?
Write us! 1t will be a
pleasure to give you the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-24
GIRL S! GIRLS! TRY 1T,
BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
Make it thick, GLOSSY, Wavy, lnxuriant
and remove dandrnff-Real
surprise for you.

Your hair becomes light, wayy, fluff
fy, abundant and appears as soft, lus-
trous and beautiful as a young girls
after a "Danderine hair cleanse" Just
try this-moisten cloth with little
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time This will cleanse
the hair of dust, dirt and excessive
oil and in just a few moments you
have doubled the beauty of your hair.
Besides beautifying the hair at
once, Danderine dissolves every par
ticle of dandruff; cleanses, purifies
and inyigorates the scalp, forever
stopping itching and falling hair.
But what will please you most will
be after a few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair-fine and
downy at first-yes-but really new
hair growing. all over the scalp. II
you care for pretty, soft hair and lots
of it surely get 25-cent bottle of
Knowlton's Danderine from any d ug-
gist or toilet counter, and just try It.
advertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-24

There was a rush for seats at the
Promotion COMMITTEES this morning
when the box office for the Kaai cOn-
cert opened. and it looks as though
the musicians were to have capacity
house at his entertainment at the OPP
era House Thursday evening.
The sweet-voiced Mrs. T. j. Carter,
hest known as Keala Kaai, will rem
der number of solos which will
surely please even the most critical
Of musicians. Her husband, Tom Car
ter, called the Hawaiian Caruso, also
will be a headliner on the program.
The young man possesses a remark
able tenor voice, one that has charmed
hundreds and his splendid rendition of
the most difficult selections has
brought him highest praise.
The sons and daughters of warriors
who are to take part in "0ld Hawaii"
have been rehearsing regularly and
at IS. expected that their part Of the
'bIbEram will win favor with the audi.
e1fce. While these men and women
Go not belong to the Royal Hawaiian
musicians they all possess. sweet
Ekices. The story they will tell ~
loid6n times in the Islands will be
given in song
4 Ernest Kaai, director and composer,
viii render a number of solos himself.
Little need BIZ said of Kaai's talent,
go well is he known both here and on
the mainland.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-24
Cheap Fares Essential

Tramways and steamboats, on the
Alster and the river formed until r.
Gently the only general means of pub
lie conveyance. At cost of nearly
e55 100000 the municipality has con.
structed a circular electric railway
nearly Is miles long. II has been de.
signed to serve not merely the needs
of the central area, but also to pro-
mote the development Of the subur.
ban areas the municipality had ac-
quired. AS in America, the line is
leased to an operating company. It
is constructed partly Immediately be-
low the street paving and partly over
head. Not often can II be said that a
high level railway has added to the
beauties of a city. 1t is true, however,
of Hamburg. The external elevations
of viaducts and stations were design
ed by the most famous architects in
Germany. Fares are lew, five con-
secutive stations for a penny The
carriages mo smoking allowed any
'where-are clean and comfortable A
prominent notice everywhere declares:
Ladies with unprotected hatpins are
excluded by authority The regula.
tions might be copied with advantage
elsewhere.
Tramway traffic retarded by the
opening of the circular railway is now
growing again. The operating COM
rany has concession SfaE wording the
lines nearly 75-miles flbngs kpffink
in 1922. A new agreedient involving
an extension of time and the construc-
ton of large addtio1aE mileage is
row being negotia ted Fha eQlp1any
contributes to Htnaciphh funds 1000,
900 marks per annum, and pays addi-
tionally the cost of Track spaMng
works. Workmen's and seasons tick
cts are issued. and rEasonAbly low
fares are charged. The labor condi-
tons of employees compare faycrably
with our own. $50 49,.
There is no demand for motor omni-
tuses. "Tramways," say the authori-
ties, "in all directionsii adequately
serve all public needs. . 1t is recog-
nized that the higher operating costs
Of omnibuses and the greater paving
charges falling on the community rem.
der intrinsically cheap fares impos-
sible. Hamburg citizens travel on the
average 200 times per annum on
tramways. Cheap fares are, there
fore essential. In County Council
London frequency of little over 100
journeys per head has been attained.
On the basis of population London
has less than half the requisite tram
way mileage. 1t can scarcely be urged
that the utilization of other forms of
surface transit has been accompanied
by greater degree of public safety
and convenience. Chronicle.