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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
GOLDEN ERA OF FEATHERWEEGHT DIVISION
 WAS IN EARLY 1908

Every division of pugiisn has had it's golden eray and that of the feather weight class was in the decade begin early sos, when the woods were full of little fellows of championship cali bre. At that period the featherw eight champions and runners-up included such great little men as Tommy War rens of Louisville, who was a native of Los Angeles; Ike Weir, "the Bel fast Spider who was born in Ire land; Frank Murphy, the English boxer, who fought Weir eighty rounds to a draw Australian Billy Murphy, who hailed originally from New Zealand, and who defeated Weir; Johnny Griffin, t'the Braintree Lad '' Murphy; Abe Willis and Young Griffo both of Australia; Jack SkeIly, the American, and Ske11y's conquer or, George Dixon, the Nova Scotia. Chocolate Drop Solly Smith, of Los Angeles, and Dave Sullivan, a na- tive of Ireland, also began at about this time the careers which led to the feath ght championship There were at least a dozen other little fel- lows good enough to be champions to- day-such boys as DaI Hawkins. Billy Trimmer, George. Siddons and Pedlar Palmer.
 Johnny Griffin, one of the feather weight champions of that era, vas born in Braintree. Mass, forty-flve years ago today. Oct. Is, 1889. He
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
THE IHoWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

was victorious in most of his early battles. fought mainly in Boston and Brockton. His first serious reverse came in 1889, when he was defeated in eighteen rounds by Frank Murphy, of Birmingham, England. This was shortly before Murphy went to Indi- ana and scrapped Ike Weir for the eighty rounds. A country village was the scene of this historic conflict, which began in the night and con- tinued until dawn, when the sheriff appeared and put stop to the game efforts of the exhausted little human game cocks. After whipping Jack Havlin in Boston, Griffin went to San Francisco, where he was matched with Tommy Warren, the former This battle was pulled off at the Cali fornia Athletic Club, but Warren
 made a poor showing and the referee stopped the affair in the fourth round. Tommy alleged that he was sick, and offered to fight the Massachusetts boy at later date, but at the time set Warren did not appear and forfeited $500 appearance money. Griffin was then matched with Australian Billy Murphy, who had just arrived in San Francisco from the .Antipodes, and to the surprise of the fans the Australian put the Braintree lad away in the third chapter. A few months later Australian Billy knocked out Ike Weir in fourteen rounds for the dia- nond belt ernb1ematic of the worId q : & feath herweight championship. Griffin fought Ike Weir at Nan tasket Beach, Mass, in 1891, the articles calling for a finish fight with small gloves, but in
 the fourth round the cops broke up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Women s $3 e
 $4 shoes S2. .o5

Oddly enough, this lot of shoes at $2.657 presents the cloth-top sorts among others -and they are the st-denanded of all shoes right now. Us such things as this that make Rowland special offer always notable
 These shoes are worthy in every way; in style and quality and fit. They are worth, actually, every penny of former price. But we want to clear them away, for there are but few1of any one kind. The new price is to do it.
 Russia calfskin shoes, black or tan, but ton or lace.
 Gllnmetal calf button with cloth top. Patent leather with cloth top.
 Plain toe with cloth top.
 Every size in some one of the styles, each pair worth $3 $3.5O or $4 S265
 Main floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16

the session. Tn 1892 Griffin went to New York, and after knocking out Jimmy Walsh, he was matched with Australian Billy Murphy. This match was said to be for, the worlds title, but George Dixon then had 8 better right to that honor. This time esrif- fin had the better of the argument, knocking out he Atustralian in the seventh round. A few months later, at Roby. Ind, Griffin was knocked out by SolIy Smith, the Californian turning the trick in four rounds. Grif- fin retired from the ring in 1894, after having been defeated by George Dixon and Kid Lavigna
 Griffin was the strongest and sturdiest of the featherweigE1t of the golden era, but he lacked the clever ness which characterized the ring work of such masters as Ike Weir, Young Griffo and George Dixon. In fact, Griffo and Dixon were about the cleverest boys who ever wore gloves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
DIED.

DIED. DIEFzENBACH-In this city, Oct. 18th. 1914. Louis Edward Diefen- bach, aged 51 years, months. 0 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. T 8 Harro1 avenue, on Saturday. Oct. IT, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment at Park cemetery.
 15b JENNTNGS-In Noroton, Oct. 1S. James o. Jennings. STEyENS-In RidgeneId. Oct. g, De- borahs widow of John J. Stevens, aged S4 years. BOWEN In Darien. Oct. g, Mrs Sa- pima. Bowen, aged ss-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
w omen : s nice bath-robes. $.5

Can t remember the time when we saw such bath-robes as these for as little as $4 even. Would be conservative to state their worth at $4.50.
 But there's a big special lot of them and price $3.
 Blanket robes of excellent quality and nice weight.
 Rich plain colors with border or hand some figured patterns
 Every color both light and dark ; and number of neutral tones with figures in white.
 Gut so they are roony without being bulky; nicely finished; fasten with cord.
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Shoes over
 :$1 less.

Shoes that men taking right now as far as style goes. Of right feathers, too And perfect in making and every detail. But sizes not complete in any, out they go at cut price to make the going quick,
 s6 shoes,-S475
 $5 shoes,-S385 Patent leather, and black calfsxin. Each sort in lace button. Best picking for with feet, but there's good choosing for all men,
 aven edoor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16

THE ROYAL, State Lafayette, War ren and CourtIand Sts. Rooms by day, week or month. Single or in suite. Use of baths, electric light and steam heat. Low moderate rent. U 29 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16

The four internes of the Jersey City Hospital, who were ordered dismissed for reve1ling, have hired counsel and will resist an effort to eject them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Dress Surprise
Party dresses and afternoon dresses silk and chiffon and crepe, worth SIS to $50, newest styles.

men,l  interests in theirdr
 this
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Union suit of warmer sort.

With changing temperature, who jumps into suit is wise He escapes danger of cold and illness. Special union suits for wear just medium weight. of wool and cotton interknit Ribbed they fit nicely, of good gray coor,-S125
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16

Mayor Mitchell announced he would not appoint a magistrate to succeed Otto Kempner, late Chief Magistrate in Brooklyn. untif after election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Play shoes 95c

Some pretty good shoes that got soiled during the time that factory-nen were finishing then.
 Lace or button style, stout enough so they Il stand good amount of wear, right shape to be comfortable.
 Sizes to 12 and worth, ordinarily, s1.25 or s1.5o, o5c. Shoe section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
Bal at s 2.5O

Limited special lot of rainproof cleverIoong Bal coats; especially for young S Hang loosely from the shoulders but fit there smoothly Of soft imported tweeds dandy raixtures;-- gray, brown, heather and so
 Don't look like raincoats; do look like regular Fall weight coats. But eravenette process makes them ree rain.
 Great-style coats and great=value coats at price,
 S125O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16
o top off; a velour $2. 40.

soft fine hat the velour, is best of all the soft Winter Autumn bring into timely service. Fit comfortably wear long, look well-al if 1t is good velour to begin with
 Dependable sort ready!
 Rich shade of green or deep beautiful black-S2 40 Every type of American soft stiff hat regular $2 and $3 sorts,-$16O and .4O
 noor.r rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-16

Bridgeporters present at the ratifi- cation dinner included Lynn w will son. Hugh J. Lavery, B. M. Christie, James l.. McGovern, Thomas Martin, William F. Russell, S. F. Boucher, Daniel E. Walker and P. H. Brady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Leeds Man Is
Lost and Found

Monmouth, Me- March 26.-Much
excitement was caused in this village
Thursday morning by the report that
Francis Libby. of Leeds, employed Oh
the farm across the lake, of /. w. Pike,
was missing. 1t was stated that Mr..
Libby left the house at 7 o'clock on
Wednesday morning and had not been
heard from since. AS he intended to
go to the home of Mr.. Pike, alarm was
felt, and late Wednesday afternoon a
searching party started out to look for
the missing man. Not finding any
trace of him, posse of so men and
boys again took up the search this
morning and after several hours, Mr..
Libby was found in the barn on the
place where he had been working. He
appeared to be i'll and was in a dazed
condition.
The Pike farm where he is employed
is on the Packard road and the only
other occupant of the house is a young
man, a brother in-law Of Mr.. Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
NORTH CLINTON

E. NJ futile was in Waterville Sat
urday to consult a doctor in regard
to his eye.
D. c. Johnson was in Bangor re-
Gently and purchased two nice span
of horses to work in the woods.
David Johnson, a native of Mirimi-
chi. is working at the mill for D. c,
Johnson, boarding at Walter Cow
ems.
Foster Nichol, who has been run
ming a portable mill here for the win
ter, has shut down for an indefinite
time
Burt Bachelor is working for Rev,
A. NJ. Cox at the crateing mill
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dixon passed
Sunday at Morrison's Corner. guests
of his sister, Mrs. Fred Gerald.
School in this district began Monday,
March %, Miss Fern Hoxie teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goodwin, who
have been at work for Foster Nichol
for several months, have moved to
their home.
Howard Kicker of Waterville passed
Saturday night at w. Governs and
Sunday went to Canaan to visit his
grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Buzzell.
Frank Reynolds of Waterville Sun
day visited his little brother Kenneth.
who is boarding at w. Governs. Ken
meth has been very sick with the pre-
vailing distemper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
A Candidate for
Senator in Somerset

To the voters and citizens of Somerset
county:
Having been asked personally and
by letters from many of the citizens of
Somerset county to allow my name to
be used at the June Primaries as a
Republican candidate for the office of
senator for Somerset county, | wish to
announce that / have after giving the
matter considerable thought decided
to become a candidate for that very
important office, and i will do all that
can in an honorable way to win the
election if my friends see fit to place
my name on the ballot as their candi-
date. l believe that the people should
choose their own candidate and / shall
make no personal canvass in order to
win the nomination. With best wish
es for the success of the party, / am,
Very truly yours,
HI. l.. GOODRICH.
Palmyra, Me-, March 20, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

Wasps rank next to the higher
classes of ants in point of insect intel
ligence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Sick, Sour Stomach,
Indigestion or Gas
Take "Pape's Diapepsin" and in 1--WE
minutes you'll wonder what be-
came of misery in stomach.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion of the food did the
damage-do you? Well, don't bother.
If your stomach is in revolt; if sour,
gassy and upset, and what you just
ate has fermented into stubborn
Jumps; head dizzy and aches; belch
gases and acids and eructate undigest-
ed food breath foul, tongue coated
just take little Pape's Diapepsin and
in five minutes you wonder what be-
came of the indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have bad
stomach. A little Diapepsin occasion
ally keeps this delicate organ regu-
lated and they eat their favorite foods
without fear.
If your stomach doesn't take care of
your liberal limit without rebellion
II your food is a damage instead OF
help, remember the quickest. suress.
most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only fifty cents for
large case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderful--it digests food and sets
things straight. so gently and easily
that il Is really astonishing. Please
for your sake, don't go on and On with
weak, disordered stomach it's ~
uunecessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

Club last Friday evening In the
Grange hall. A very pleasing pro-
gram was given. The evening was
spent with games and music and
baked bean supper was served.
The Senior class of the Norridge-
wock High school presented their
four-act drama, valley Farm" In
Grange hall Monday evening to a full
house, each actor taking his or her
part very nicely The drama was fol-
lowed by a dance, with a very nice
supper at intermission. Music was
furnished by Pullen's orchestra OF
Oakland. About $40 was cleared.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hilton enter
tanned a party at Auction Bridge at
their home Saturday evening, 1t being
the 10th anniversary of their mar
riage.
Carl Sheaf of Skowhegan is visiting
his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Rob
ert Sheaf.
The Village Improvement Society
met Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Eben Miller.
Charlie Otis returned Monday from
weeks visit in Old Town.
The Boy Scouts will have Baked
Bean supper April l in the Congrega-
tional vestry. They will give their
drill for entertainment.
Miss Nancy Savage spent few days
last week with friends in Larone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Urban Parkman, who
have been guests of Mrs. Mary
Spaulding, have returned to Skowhe-
gan.
Rev. John Trites of the Baptist
church is taking a four weeks vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Mary Wood Hughes of Wins
low was a recent guest of friends in
town.
Maurice Moore is at home from
Oakland entertaining the mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy l.. Banford of
Clinton has moved into Mrs. Julia
Hollis house.
Wallace Emery OF North Arson was
recently in town on business.
Miss Mary Garland recently fell
from a step ladder, straining the liga-
ments of her shoulder, causing con-
siderable suffering.
r Miss Linnion Brown has returned
from a visit with friends in Belfast
and Oakland.
Miss Velma Briggs is at home from
Augusta for few days.
Miss Dorothy Folsome and Miss
Lillian Whitney are at home for their
Easter vacation.
J. T. Mattoon is holding a cooking
school in the K of P. hall five days
this week with good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Ambition Pills
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous
Wendells Ambition Pills-that will
put vigor, vim and vitality into nerv-
Gus tired out, all in respondent people
in few days.
Anyone can buy box for only SO
cents, and Bowditch- Webster Co., City
Drug Store is authorized by the MAX
er to refund the purchase price If any,
one is dissatisfied with the first box
purchased
Thousands praise them for general
debility, nervous prostration, mental
depression and unstrung nerves,
caused by over indulgence in alcohol
tobacco, or overwork of any kind.
AS a brain food or for any affiiction
of the nervous system Wendelfs AM
bition Pills are unsurpassed, while for
hysteria. trembling and neuralgia they
are simply splendid. Fifty cents at
Bowditeh- Webster Co, City Drug
Store, and dealers everywhere. Mall
orders filled, charges prepaid by Wen
dell Pharmacal Co., Inc. Syracuse,
N Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
SOM ERVlLLE

M. Clement of Hallowell was a re-
cent visitor at N. M. Crummett's.
o. NJ. Crummett is able to be out
again after being confined to the house
with the grip.
Sanford Partridge of Whitefield was
a recent business visitor in town.
Isaac Moore is on the sick list.
Peter Bascomb has returned from
Augusta, where he went to have a
piece of steel removed from his eye.
James Galison of Cooper's Mills was
a recent business visitor in town.
Osgood Moore is hauling ship knees
to windsorville Depot for George
Grotton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Freckles.

February and March Bring Out I'm
slightly Spots. How to Remove
Easily.
The woman with tender skin breads
February and March because they are
likely to cover her face with ugly
freckles. No matter how thick her
veil, the sun and winds have strong
tendency to make her freckle.
Fortunately for her peace of mind
the recent discovery of a new prescrip-
ton, othine-double strength, makes it
possible for even those most sus-
ceptibie to freckles to keep their skin
clear and white. No matter how stub
born a case of freckles you have, the
double strength othine should remove
them.
Get an ounce from your druggist and
Danish the freckles. Money back if it
faiIs-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
TOWN ELECTIONS.

PERRY-Selectmen Charles w. Lor-
ing. Clarence L. Pottle, Ira d. Boyden;
town clerk, Frederic Brown; town agent.
Charles w. Loring; treasurer. Frederic
Brown; tax collector, John S. McDor-
mand; school committee, Frank p,
Washburn; supervisor. o. p. Reynolds.
Money appropriated $3.50: Schools, what
the law requires; highways. $3.50; sup
port of poor, $500.
BEDDINGTON - Selectmen, W. H.
Farnsworth. H. NJ. LonGfellow, c. S.
Cakes; town clerk, III. NJ Longfellow
treasurer. G. F. Watts; tax collector. S.
L. Farnsworth Money appropriated:
Schools. $500; highways, 500; other pur-
poses, town charges. $3.50; State road,
500. incideutalS $26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Urge Probe OF
Navy Contracts

Newport News, Va, March 26.-Res-
olutions urging Congress to investi-
gate Secretary Daniels recent award
of a contract for building a supply
ship and transport to the Boston and
Philadelphia navy yards. respectively,
We're adopted at mass meeting here
last night. The resolutions recite that
the award was unjust and unfair to
the Newport News Shipbuilding Co.
and that it is currently reported that
such action was taken for political
purposes Congress also was urged
to refuse Secretary Daniels request for
a 100000 appropriation with which to
put the two navy yards in condition
to build the vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

News was received here Of the
death of Mrs. Mary F. Walton in Hal
lowell where she lived with her
daughter Mrs. Lloyd Powers. Mrs.
Walton was formerly of this town and
has many friends here who were
panied to hear of her death. Funeral
services will be held here at 1890 A.
M. Friday in the Congregational
church.
Mrs. c. H. Tompkins returned
Thursday from a weeks visit with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Charles futile
in Cornville.
Mrs. Lester Packard left Friday for
Centerville, n. B., where she will visit
friends.
Mrs NJ. j. Haines of Madison was a
recent guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. l.. Holbrook.
Miss Gladys Whipple has returned
from Madison, where she spent sew
eral days with her friend, Miss Jennie
Murray.
Austin Brown was recent visitor
in Richmond.
George Fairfield and friend, Doug
las Thorpe, were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Holt
frankie Quimby of Starks recently
visited at Erwin Palmers.
Chauncy Holt was in Auburn re-
Gently on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Obed Allen and Calvin
Pierce entertained the Progressive
Club at their home, about 20 guests
being present. Sandwiches, cake and
coffee were served.
Milford Higgins of Columbia Falls
has been engaged as second assistant
station agent at this station.
Mrs. w. H. Fairfield and Miss Flora
have returned from Portland. where
they have been spending several days
with relatives.
Mrs L. r. Folsome entertained eight
ladies Thursday afternoon at Auction
Bridge. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hilton were in
Madison Sunday, the guests Of Mrs.
Elvira Veasey.
Mrs. Lizzie Jones and Mrs. Charles
Ferrand passed Wednesday in Water
vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ham and grand
son Lee have returned from To-
days stay in Boston.
Byron JOluSOH VI 10 SpSiiu-
ing a few days in town with his fam
lily.
Mrs Roy Trueworthy, who was re-
Gently operated upon in the Maine
General hospital, Lewiston, is reported
as doing nicely and is expected home
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Campbell were
called to Madison recently by the
death of Mrs. Campbell's brothers in
FAINT child.
Miss Eva Edna Storer of this town
and George Pepperill Frost were
united in marriage March 20 at the
Baptist parsonage by Rev. John
Trites.
Louis Miner, whose arm was recent
ly injured at the sawmill by a log
rolling on it, is reported as much i'm
proved.
Mrs Ieona Moore was recently
operated upon for appendicitis in the
Sisters hospital, Lewiston. She is
reported as doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Gilman and Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Adams entertained
about so members Of the Jolly Glee
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HUsemen P|anW eek|yMat-
ineeRaCesDuring Summer
TIM. Steward OfAnSOnCe|ebrates
87thBirihday-- Married So Yrs.
One Hundred and Sixty Pieces Real
Estate Owned by hon.Res idents

The horsemen of Skowhegan have
practically completed plans to have
a matinee race every Saturday or
every other Saturday afternoon dur
ing the summer. The first race will
probably occur at Fairview park June
8, and will be open to horses owned
and kept in the town of Cornville. A
small purse will be offered and the
winner will have an opportunity of
representing this town in the Farm
ers' Race at the agricultural fair in
September.
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John Dority GRANGE

March 81 one application for mem
bership was received. The lecturer
presented varied program. There
will be work in the First and Second
degrees March 2S.
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Lester WOodSoIn Loses Foot
by a Circular Saw
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Walton,
Who Died Tuesday in HaIIOWeN
A Marrlage.-CIab Matters VALLEY
Farm" a Hit.-Personal Notes

Lester Woodsum had the misfortune
to have his foot so badly sawed while
saving wood Tuesday that amputation
was necessary. MI Woodsom was
kicking the sawdust from under the
saw and in some way came in contact
with the saw, causing the accident.