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The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

During the first week the United States
tariff OF 1913 has been in effect over sew
enty carloads OF cattle are slated to have
been shipped from Western Canada,
twenty-four of which. containing go head
Of stock. valued at $s1,Sl7, were shipped
from Winnipeg alone
The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

Pipes lead from every compartment to
a common center ON one of the new
transatlantic liners so that in case Of
fire in any Of them it can be flled with
steam through its pipe,
The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

The coal-production of the TransvaaI
for 1872 showed an increase over the
previous year, the figures being 4.15l ,sov
tons, valued at sos. l24 compared with
ksn.ss tons, Of lAss46 yalpA N 1szl
The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

Electricity is generated by a windmill
20 successfully at German technical
school that it is estimsted that similar
plant could supply light and water for
100 persons at q cost of SIS a year.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

Berlin is using eighteen storage battery
iriven street sprinkling and scrubbing
machines at saving of 20 per cent Of
.he cost Of the same number Of horse
lrawn machines
The Washington herald., 1914-01-04

London, Jan. Queen Alexandra
quite upset her guests at her house
party in Norfolk by appearing at the
breakfast table. This would not have
been SO serious had. the dowager been
in the custom of doing SO, but It was
the first time she had thus come down
from her bedchamber in the morning
the house party had not brought any
breakfast gowns.
The Queen was much amused at the
perturbation of her guests, but as she
herself appeared in only a dainty white
satin and lace blouse and navy blue,
black braided skirt their plight was
not 20 tarrtbla -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
RIVERSIDE

The many friends of Miss ARK
Smell regret to hear that she is crit
icalIy ill at the home of her niece.
Mrs. Carrie Spear,in in Augusta.
where she was taken after severe in
jury sustained by a fall at her home
a few weeks ago. Much sympathy is
extended to her sisters who are both
in feeble health.
A few friends by invitation of their
daughter Sara passed Saturday eve
ming with Mr. and Mrs. o. H. Brown
to celebrate Mr. Browns 10th birth
day. Grapes and apples were served
and a birthday cake presented to Mr..
Brown by Mrs. e. o. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peckham and little
daughter of Rhode Island, who have
been visiting Mrs. Peckham's sister,
Mrs. F. L. Carr, returned Saturday
to their home.
Mrs. Martha Bryant of Nobleboro Is
visiting Mrs. Hannah Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crowell. who
have sold their farm to L. Ballard
from Aroostook. where they have re-
Gently purchased home. They will
be much missed by neighbors and
friends in this vicinity, as they have
lived on the farm just sold for about
80 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
EVERY TALL. AND SLIM"
Sidney, O., Party Trying to Locate
Young Woman of That Description.

Mayor Newbert, in addition to his
official capacity as chief magistrate of
the city is, judging from the letters he
frequently receives from places more
or less remote from Maine, looked up
on as a walking encyclopedia of in
formation upon almost any subject,
from the making of mince pies to To-
eating people who are missing from
their homes and firesides. The latest
case Of the latter sort in which the
assistance IL the mayor has been So
licited is embodied in the following
letter from Sidney, Ohio, dated Oct.
%:
Dear Sir: Would like for you to
send me name and address of the folks
of that young lady of your town, Au-
gusta, Maine. She has Joined the
Howe's Great London Shows the last
part of Aug. or the first part of Sept.
and also married one of the Wild West
men of the same show. She is very tall
and slim and her folks keep leather
stores In your town or N. York. You
can have the chief Of police to find it
out and let you know. Mabe you know
her name and address without locat-
ing 1t.
1.-THE man she married goes by the
name Of Broncho Blacky-mabe you
can recall him when they showed in
your town in July last. His real name
is d. L. Benson, SO please send me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
PROBATE COURT.

The following routine business was
transacted at the regular session of
the probate court, on Monday;
Wills proved, approved and allowed
OF Emery L. Hunton, late of Readfield,
Adelbert L. Hunton of Readfield, ex-
ecutor; of Helen A. Nixon, late of
Monmouth, Felix H. Nixon Mon
mouth, executor; of Frank H. Drown,
late of Boston, Mass, Mary Lisley
Drown of Boston, executrix, Harry F.
Rich of Cape Elizabeth, agent; of
Julia Lawrence, late of Gardiner,
Charles F. Baxter of Bangor, admins
traitor C. t. a.; of Abel w. Pottle,
late of Waterville, Theresa W. Pottle
Of Waterville, executrix.
Accounts allowed. First account of
Ernest L. Cove ct al, executors of the
will of Mary NJ Weber, late of Vas
salboro; Final account of William G.
Ellis, trustee under the will of Peter
Grant, late of Farmingdale; final ac-
count of Mary S. Hall, executrix of
the will of Edward w. Hall, late of
Waterville; thirteenth account OF
Horace North, trustee under the will
of James w. North, late of Augusta
final account of Elizabeth w. N.
Wheeler ct al, administrators of the
estate of Henry A. Heath, late of
Augusta; finad account of J. w. Bas-
sett, administrator of the estate of
George Kicker late of Clinton; second
account of j. Frank Hammond, execu-
tor Of the will of Catherine M. Randall
late of Augusta; final account of Ella
E. Hodsdon, executrix of the will of
Roselinda C. Hodsdon, late of Water
vile; final account of Joseph William
son, trustee under the will of Josiah
H. Greeley, late of China; final &C
count Of Mary j. Hill, administrators
of the estate of Dorcas S. Barney,
late of Waterville; final account OF
Frank E. Wakefield, administrator d.
b. n. c. t. a. of the estate of Anvin
w. Brann, late of West Gardiner
final account of F. E. Pettingill, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Elvira j
Pinkham, late of Monmouth; final &C
count of Ernest T. Whittier, admins
traitor of the estate of Lyman f,
Whittier, late of Vienna; final &C
ccount of w. E. Sanborn, administra-
tor d. b. n. of the estate of Lyman F,
Whittier, late of Vienna; first account
the will of Alice G. Foster, late OF
West Gardiner.
License to sell real estate granted
To c. II. Dudley, administrator OF
the estate of Ella M. Ewers, late OF
Hallowell.
Inventories filled-In the estates OF
r. G. Stickney. late of Hallowell;
Cyrus A. Ballard, late of Mt. Vernon;
Minnie E. Leith, late of Lancaster, N
H.; Jefferson D. Hunton. late of Read
field; Eliza B. Jones, late of Albion;
Louisa Goodwin, Burk, late of Water
Vile; Vital Picard, late Of Augusta;
Mary Billings, late of Monmouth.
Papers filed and notice ordered
Second account Of o. B. Clason, trustee
under the will of Keziah A. MulHken
late of Pittston; petition for appoint
ment of trust under the will of Alice
G. Foster, late of West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
WHAT is THE WAR ABOUT
How to Obtain Book Which Lays
Bare tho Causes and Issues

Much as people are interested in the
subject. few understand it. Few can
tell the underlying causes that have
brought about this conflict. The dod-
dering old man who sits on the Aus
trian throne-what has he to do with
1t? The neurotic scion who by acct
dent of birth is Car of the Russians
what part does he play? The talent
ed, brilliant war-lord who is past
master in the manipulation of German
politics and of international intrigues
how does he influence the situation?
What of Great Britain? What of
France, and Japan, and Italy, and
Greece, and Turkey? What of the
Slavs of Eastern Europe?
In THE Story of Europe and the Ma
tons at War;" you will find the vital,
thrilling story of the men and events
which for many years have led up to-,
and now brought about, the present
conflict. We are distributing this great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE
Mondays Audience Much Pleased
With Feature Program. Repeated
This Afternoon and Evening. Como
Early.

The Million Dollar Mystery" shown
at the Colonial this afternoon and eve
ring is most interesting. 1t contains
many beautiful scenes and thrilling in
cidents. This episode is without doubt
the best of this great serial
Florence Lawrence the Universal
Star is in fine offering "a Mysterious
Mystery Miss Lawrence is one of the
best known and liked actresses in
fflmdom Good picture fans never miss
a Florence Lawrence picture. The
Mutual Weekly" is more than inter-
esting this week. Many of the actual
war scenes are shown in connection
with the general current events of
note.
An American feature and Domino
feature will also be shown. Both of
these makes speak for themselves
Fatty, Keystone is in big comedy
hit called Fatty Again." 1t is a fine
program from start to finish. Come
early is the password tonight-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
KATHARINE RIDGEWAY COMING
Famous Entertainer of Millions Has 1900 Ad-
mirers in Augusta.

Ask any of the 1900 people who
heard Americas premier interpreter
of short sketches. Katharine Ridge
way. last December in City Hall, their
opinion of her as an entertainer, and
the reply will unquestionably be
'eThe finest I ever heard The millions
of others who have shared in the JOY
she spreads will give the same re-
port.
Although this noted artist, who has
been the success of two continents,
Is the highest paid lady entertainer
in lyceum she will be one of the six
star attractions of this seasons
Augusta Entertainment Course and
will appear in City Hall on the evening
of Jan. 8.
Her record for return engagements
is without parallel, and she has APP
peared in many of the country's larg-
est courses for II consecutive years,
never repeating, unless by request,
any part of her former programs.
The work of Miss Ridgeway should
not be compared with any of the in
Vulnerable readers" and "elocution-
lists" before the public. The only
cords.
Miss Ridgeway is tall and graceful,
and while never vuglarly familiar, is
on easy and friendly terms with her
audiences from the start. You at once
feel as if you had always known her.
Her humor is infectious. No one can
resist it. She brings you face to face
with homely, human people, some of
whom will make you cry and others
so grotesque that you will scream with
laughter You will converse with &C.
centric characters from Aroostook to
San Antonio and afterwards wonder
how Miss Ridgeway did it.
Get ready for an evening of unalloy-
ed pleasure which will make you for
get how a clock looks when Katherine
Ridgeway comes to City Hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
Unclaimed Mail Matter

Women-Mrs. Maggie A. Austin;
Miss B. Barnard (2); Mrs. A. S. Chad
bourne; Mrs. E. E. Pickett; Mrs. Ada
Fuller; Miss Ruby Jameson: Mrs. e.
W. Johnson; Miss Lucia e. Moore;
Mrs. Nelson, "a Cony streeD; Miss
Parker, (Children's Home); Mrs. Grace
Ryerson ~: Mis- Helen Sewell; Mrs.
w. r. Sutphin; Mrs. Emma Weeks.
Men--Warnen, Casey; r. Carroll;
Edgar P. c. Chadbourne; H. H. Clay
ton; Monsieur Louie Dumas; Walter
Ellis; Cyrille Ferland; Norman Elem
ming; Pearl r. Haskell; Charles I.
Haws; Lee Hersey; J. ]. Jenness; Dud-
ley G. Kallock; Nolan Kenney; Leland
Leech; F. d. Markham; Alonzo Me-
vim; Charles T. Rand; s. Silver &
Bros: George r. Tracy, Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The people living in the country
towns evidently appreciate that the
r. w. Soule Emporium is a good
place to buy their home furnishings.
This. last week was record-breaker
for country delivery with the auto
truck-Sidney, twice; Togus, twice;
Riverside, once; Manchester, once;
Cooper's Mills, once: Readfield, once /;
Church Hill, once; Gardiner, twice;
Hallowell, five times. 1t is evident
that the people appreciate the free
delivery and quick service of the auto
truck, together with the opportunity
to select from this big assortment of
desirable home urnishings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
OPERA HOUSE
Palmer and Dockman, Theresa Miller
and the Aerial Shaws Furnish the
Vaudeville Acts The Feature in Pic
ture Program Is Entitled 1.-THE BeIls.D

Today's program is of pleasing va
rlety everything is nicely balanced
even the chair in Palmer and Dock
mans act. Special mention of the
Aerial Shaws in their gymnastic now
city should be made as they are art
lists in their line and their sensational
act winning them much applause.
The four reel feature. 1.-The Battle
of Shiloh, a special film story by the
famous Lubin Company which guar
antees its worth as one of their best
efforts in filmdom has been booked for
Wednesday and Thursday. Remember
the acts change Monday and Thursday,
the pictures Monday. Wednesday and
F'riday.-Adv. 4h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Pickerel are still reported to be Bit
ing well at Cobbosseecontee in the vi
cinity of Jock stream and good hauls
are occasionally made In those waters.
Royal Fl. Bodwell of this city and
Lewis Cleaves of East Winthrop were
down along Jock stream Saturday
and landed 16 pickerel and they
We're good ones. According to the
story of one of the fishermen
Monday morning the pickerel av-
eraged about three pounds each
and there was but one small fish in the
lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Other attractions for this seasons
course are the worlds finest orches-
trail club, Boston symphony; lyceum S
greatest all round success, Eccles and
The College Girls; the famous Comedy
Players Co.; the noted Irish Orator
DR.. Gabriel Mcguire; and the great
western singing and instrumental
quartet, The Weatherwax Brothers.
All of these six big entertainments
can be enjoyed for 16 23 cents each by
buying (before Nov. 81 s1.00 sub
scription season ticket.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
Jack and Jill Wedding Tonight.

The marriage of Jack and Jill to be
given at the Penney Memorial church
this evening at eight o'clock attracted
much attention in Someryille, Mass,
when it was given in the Pleasant st.
Baptist church there recently. Indi
cations are that it will attract as
great attention here, Sor numerous
applications are being received for
tickets.
There will be fifty children in cos
tune representing different charac-
tiers in Mother Goose, and a vested
choir.
Jack and Jill will be married in the
presence Off Jack Spratt Humpty
Dumpty. The Dish and the Spoon. the
Old Lady in the Shoe and perhaps
even the COW that jumped over the
moon may get back in time to attend
the wedding. Be sure to attend, fo-
you are invited.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

AS one advances in years the mus
cles of the eyeball lose the power of
accommodation which has given good
eyesight' in the past and one sudden
ly realizes that he needs glasses.
Chester A Fuller, optometrist. guar
antees you absolute accuracy in eye
examination and perfect eye glass or
spectacle satisfaction at fair prices.
Don't neglect your duty to your eyes.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

their address. | don't know her name.
All / know she is from Augusta, Maine,
and keeps leather stores Tell her
parents to- drop me line. You please
send me address at once"
Because of the letter being confiden-
tial the name of the writer is withheld
but anyone knowing of the where
abouts of the very tall and Slim one
or who can reveal her identity, can Sc
cure the address of the writer of the
letter on applying at the mayors office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
CONY HIGH NOTES

Capt. Turner of the Cony High foot
ball team attended studies Monday for
the first time since he received an tn
jury to his foot in the early part of
last week which prevented him enter
ing Saturdays game. His recovery,
it is hoped, is of such a substantial
nature as to permit his leading the
crimson eleven in their hard game
Wednesday with Rockland High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

l.. S. Young cut up two native pigs
yesterday and offers pieces to fry at
Ice pound today. In the fish depart
ment he has fresh supplies of halibut,
mackerel, butter fish, salmon, CLANS
and Gods tongues and cheeks.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

One victim of intemperance came to
grief Saturday night because OF over
indulgence and was obliged to con-
tribute $2.62 to the county's welfare
Monday morning in order to regain his
freedom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Auguste VeiIleux of Winslow and
Rosanna Gilbert of Augusta were
united in marriage Monday morning
at st. Augustine's Catholic church,
Rev. z. B. Decarry officiating in the
presence of relatives and friends of
the contracting parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Joseph Cloutier and family of this
city left town Saturday for Manches-
ter, N. H. where they will for the
future make their home. During his
residence in Augusta Mr.. Cloutier had
been employed in various capacities
by the Maine Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

For a smooth, clear complexion, for
perfect purity, for delicate oriental
perfume, for cool sweet refreshment
for immediate lather in hard or soft
water, for a superlatiye cleanser plus
dainty charm-Bowditch-W Webster Co.
say there is only one soap-Palmoiive.
Their famous double deal is advertised
on the front page.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

A last reminder that the seat sale
for the first of the course in the Win
throp street Baptist church begins at
nine o'clock Tuesday morning. A
good seat for 35c.. better one for
Soc, best of all, the whole four high
class entertainments for 75c.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

On account of the coming convention
of the Maine Teachers Association at
Portland this week the public schools
of Augusta will close Wednesday for
the remainder of the week. No sessions
of the evening schools will be held
Thursday or Friday evenings. 1t is ex-
,pected that the attendance of the Au-
gusta teachers at the convention will
be large one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Capt Roy Small has hauled his gas
oline cruiser out of the water and she
is now in winter quarters on the east
shore of the river opposite the steam
loaf wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Coach Gale put the Cony band of
football warriors through light prac-
tice of kicking and signal drill Mon
day night. The loss of Taber rom
the squad, through his suffering re-
turn of the blood poisoning which
kept him from the game for part
of the season already, is discouragiug
news both for the plucky little half
back and for his teammates. With
the possibility of Capt. Turner being
able to enter the Wednesday game
with Rockland hopes tend to revive.
The game will be a hard one If past
records are to be considered. Rock
lands reputation alone is something
to be feared and rumor has it that
her this years eleven huskies are a
formidable proposition 1t will be bet
ter known after the game which is
the stronger team but local fans have
seen too much of Cony pep" and
Cony's fight to anticipate anything
but some football. What the lineup
will be is as yet indefinite but should
probably be determined by this after
moons practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Friends of Miss Mary II. Gussman
teacher of drawing in the public
schools of the city. will regret TO learn
that she is i'll and is thought to be suf-
fering from slow fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Rev. Thomas ]. Michigan of st.
Marys Catholic church left on the
Monday morning train for a brief visit
to Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

F. L. Herseys shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt. efficient service
and highes. class workmanship.
apr7df
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

The Cony High school &C" Club
met Monday evening and various bust
ness was discussed. The committees
reported upon arrangements for the
reception which is intended to be
held later in the fall, probably at the
close of the football season. The pos
sibility of including a minstrel show
and dance with the reception is being
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

Queen Temple, No. 70, Pythian Sis
tiers, will hold its regular meeting this
Tuesday evening. All members please
come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
Tuesday, October 81, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Harvey d. Eaton of Waterville
was in the city Monday forenoon on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27
LOCAL NOTICE.

You may dance to Lees Orchestra
on the following nights: Monday, Lib
by's hall, Richmond; Tuesday, Chel-
sea Grange hall; Wednesday, Sidney;
Thursday, Parish House. Augusta,
(private); Friday, Library Hall,
Gardiner; Saturday, Mansion House,
East Pittston. oct26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

See the Jack and Jill Wedding to-
night at Penney Memorial church.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

$3.50 book to our readers practically
free. Clip the coupon on the last page
and obtain your copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

can duplicate every special clut
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-27

NETTIE P. FOSSETT,
Augusta, Maine.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-03

and was running on the dirt path that skirts the avenue There are large palms along the avenue at that point and it is a hard matter to see any considerable distance down the avenue in either direction when one is driving out of the Bennett road way. Bennett was proceeding very carefully and had given good look up the avenue to see that no ma chimes were approaching from the north. He failed to notice the motor cycle which was running off the paved part of the road. His ma chine had just nosed into the avenue when the crash came.
 The motorcycle struck the front fender of the automobile smashing 1t and injuring the radiator. The two wheeler was pretty nearly completely wrecked. Franklin was hurled against the automobile and in that manner sustained his injuries. Dr. Roy Thomas was called and after render ing first aid directed the removal of
Arizona republican., 1914-03-03
CRIMINAL CALENDAR IN
 SUPERIOR COURT ENDS
Caldwell Case Dismissed on Motion of
 County Attorney

At the motion of the county attorney, the case of State Of Arizona vs Robert Caldwell, was dismissed yes,cr- day morning. Reason for dismissing the case. was in the information filed against the defendant, that paper being imperfect and defective.
 Caldwell was arrested some time past, charged with being the alleged medium for the disposal of the horses, which two or three others in the val ley had stolen. H the information, part of the allegation was misstated, and the case was dismissed.
 The dismissal of this case. completes the calendar of criminal cases before the superior court, and the jury list, and the prosecuting attorneys. and the judge will have a partial rest as the result However, the rest will be only partial. for there are several civil hear ings yet to come before the court. and many convicted men yet remain to be sentenced