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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

? Edwin c. Tracey & Son. who have
carried on an undertaking business
on Elm street for about year. have
closed the business and also for the
time at least discontinued the manu-
featuring of caskets at their factory
on Madison avenue. They are nov
at work as carpenters helping build
up the burnt district of Smithfield.
One OF the gala meetings of the
year was held Tuesday with Victor
Grange at Fairfield Center by Somer-
set Pomona. for the November ses-
sion. opening at IL A. NJ. l.. L. Allen.
master Of Victor Grange gave the
address of welcome and Rev. S. +.
Emerson, secretary of Pomona. re-
sponded. Music was then given by
the choir and was followed by one
of those, bounteous Grange dinners
and at lis the program was resumed
with music by the chior and six APP
plicants were made members of the
Pomona. The program was continued
E with piano solo by Sister Gilman OF
Cascade Grange, Oakland. and read
ing by Sister Balentine. Then was
presented pantomime entitled Aunt
Betsey" Characters: Sadie Low and
Maude Marcia, H. c. Emery, L. T..
Allen. c. o. burlington, lecturer CT
the State Grange, gave an address
on Grange Principles" TIE ques-
ton considered was Resolved, that
our so-called great men are the
greatest factor in the worlds prog
ress, discussed by r, T. Patten, Frank
Singdon, Kate 3. Ellis and S. F. EN-
erson.
Miss Elizabeth Olney, an extensive
traveller in European countries gave
a, most pleasing lecture on southern
France at the second meeting of the
Woman's Club held at the Library
Parlors. Wednesday afternoon. Her
lecture was illustrated by over 100
photographs. The remainder of the
program which was arranged by Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reid and
daughter Louise left Wednesday for
Portland, where they will spend the
winter. Mr.. Reid's business inter-
ests demand his presence in Portland
and the home here will be closed I'M
til spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

A large number of folks from
Waterville went to Winslow Wednes-
day and took dinner at the Congrega-
tional church. A fine boiled dinner
was served by the ladies of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Angels Who Live in Waterville'
will be the subject Of the pastors ad :
dress Thursday evening at the
Methodist church. Good singing led
by the Thursday evening choir. Last
week there was a large attendance
and a lively meeting. The public is
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

r. K. Elliot of the General Electric
Co.. of New York. is in the city maxi
ing preparations to oversee the in
etallation of the wiring in the new
Bangs Power station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

]. D. Neal, who has been in the
Sisters hospital for the past few
weeks. was able to leave the institu-
ton Wednesday for the first time.
He was taken home, but it will he
some atime before he is able to re-
turn to the studio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

E. r. Drummond left Wednesday
for Boston and vicinity, to spend a
week or 10 days visiting relatives
and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Wallace Leonard Jones and Miss
Lena Brennan, both of this city. have
filed their intentions of marriage at
the Office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Report reaches this city that Sam
Preble. who is a member of a hunt
ing party in the big woods, has Sc
cured a fine buck with ten points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Mrs. j. w. Alexander, who has
been making a brief visit in the city
the guest Of Mrs. Charles Barton, has
returned to her home in. Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Herbert j. Cunningham has re-
turned from a hunting trip to the
vicinity Of Northeast Carry. He
brought home a fine buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

DR.. Arthur S. Phelps spoke at
combined or union meeting of the
Coburn Y. NJ. c. A. and Y. W. c.
A. Wednesday evening in the assem-
bly, room. The attendance was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

A large party from this city attend
ed the dance at Fairfield Center
Wednesday evening. A party of the
merrymakers enjoyed a strawride
while others went by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR YALE'S POPULAR
CAMPUS POLICEMAN

New Haven, Nov. 11.-Impressiye flu
neral services for James e. Dohnelly,
Yales popular campus policeman. were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12
New York Money Market

New York, Nov. 11.-Closing.s ,Mer
camille Paper l-2@6. Sterling SEX
cables. 1896: for dems1 pa. 4.ss. Bar
silver. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12
SKOWHECAN
Business at Opening of Novem-
Der Term of Somerset Pro-
6 bate Court-SOmerset PO-
mona with Victor
TEACHING TRUTH" PRO.
GRAM AT w. C. T. u. MEET

The business done at the opening
OF the November term of the Somer-
set Probate court Tuesday included:
Wills presented-Of Fannie p. Law
ley of Skowhegan with an estate Of
$500, the beneficiaries being Mrs.
Elizabeth .Lawley and Thomas Law
ley; Charles E. Walker of Bingham
with an estate of $4,000, the benefi :
ciary being Wilbur Walker of New
York; George w, York of Skowhegan
with an estate of $500. the promi-
nent beneficiary being the widow
Amelia A. Randlett, Pittsfield. an es-
tate of $500. beneficiaries being AL
fred T. Randlett. Frank Randlett. VIII
Randlett, Joel Randlett, Ida Randlett;
will of LaForest D. Mathews, estate
of $4,000. beneficiaries being Jennie
Baker of Bangor and Frank D.
Mathews, randson.
Wills allowed and administrations
e eranted-AIn dthe estate of Mary s.
Warren. fNorridgewock; Lucy P. II.
Chase. Concord; Patrick Taylor.
Bingham.
Petition for allowanee-In estate Of
George Z. Porter, late OF Nerridge-
wock.
Accounts presented In estate Of
Rachel J. Allen. Skowhegan; Samuel
C. Atwood, New Portland: Saran
Thompson. late of New Portland,
Accounts allowed-In estate OF
George r. Benson, late of Madison,
George P. Hooper of Pittsfeld, Alon-
20 P Merrill. late of Skowhegan. Lu-
cius P. Morrison. late of Skowhegan-
Fred l.. Tibbetts of Ripley was
granted the adoption of wrence r.
rroothaker. and his name changed TO
T,aNrencr Ttbbetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

WATERvlLLE

Caleb Lewis went to Lewiston
Wednesday on a brief business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

Mrs. Sarah Coffin will leave this
week for her home in New York, aft
er passing the summer at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Philo Steward. She will
be accompanied by Miss Elsie Avore
as nurse. N.tre
The High school football team is
scheduled to play Oak Grove Seminary
team at Vassalboro Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12
Funeral Of the Late Mrs. lovin:
Boston

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lovina
(Jordan) Boston tek place at P. NJ.
Wednesday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Whittemore. Rev.
George Merriam OF the Bethany church
officiating. Mrs. Boston died Monday
afternoon of old age and heart disease.
She was IS years of age. She was a
most respected woman and a member
of the Bethany church. She was born
in Harmony, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Jordan. She was the wife of
the late Charles Boston and only one
daughter Mrs. Charles Whittemore,
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16

horns: 1st, End hen; End and 5th cock
erel. Indian Runner ducks: End
drake, End duck. Rouen ducks: lst
drake, 1st duck; best display of any
other variety.
N. B. Carlson, Willmar-S. G. w.
Orpington: 1st cock; 1st, End, 3rd and
4th hen; 1st pen; best pen S. G. W.
Orpington.
Geo. C. Hedtke, Willmar-Barred
Plymouth Rocks: End, 3rd, 4th and 5th
cockerel 3rd, 4th and 5th pullet; 18th
pullet in class; End and 3rd pen; best
display Of Barred Rocks.
Johnston and Bratt, Atwater, MINI.
Barred Plymouth Rocks: 4th and
5th hen; 1st cockerel; 1st and End
pullet; 18th pullet in class; best pen
In Barred Rocks; A. P. A. medal for
best Barred Rock cockerel in show,
and N. w. Branch medal, and A. P. A.
and N. w. Branch diploma for best
cockerel. S. G. Reds: 4th cockerel;
1st and End pullet; 10Th pullet in
class. R. c. Black Bantams: 1st cock;
1st and End hen; 1st and 3rd pullet;
1st pen; best pen in Bantam class.
0. H. Johnson, Willmar, MIMI
Winning on M. Bronze turkeys: 1st
old, End old tom; best old hen.
]. A. Anderson, New London, MINI.
White Wyandottes: 1st cock; 3rd,
4th and 5th hen; 1st cockerel; 3rd,
4th and 5th pullet; 1st young pen; 1st
Continued on Page A..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
FATAL ACCIDENT
At ST. PAUL
Aged Lady Is Run Down; Dies
In Hospital; Funeral at Lake
Florida.

Mrs. Mathilda Wittick, a sister Of
the late Mrs. H. w. Markell Of Lake
Andrew and an aunt of Oscar Man
kell, died at the ST. Paul hospital Dec.
9, from the effects Of being run down
by an auto two days before. The Pho
neer Press gave the following parti.
culars of the accident:
MRS. Mathilda Wittick, who was
unable to give her street address, was
knocked down by an automobile driv-
en- by John Smith, 247 East Seventh
street, at St. Peter and Ninth streets.
She has several deep cuts about the
head and several ribs were broken.
"Smith, driver Of the automobile
which struck Mrs. Wittick, told the
police he was driving slowly, but did
not see the woman until too late to
avoid her. His windshield was wet
with melting snow and he was lean
ing to the right to see the street, while
the woman was crossing st. Peter
street from the left.
Mrs. Wittick was unable to give all
her name and could not tell where she
lived when she was taken to the hos
pital. She is an aged woman, of Swed-
ish descent"
Funeral services were held in the
chapel of the undertakers Friday af-
ternoon at two o'clock, and the re-
mains we're taken in charge by Oscar
Mankel and brought to Willmar ip
the evening. Saturday afternoon at
one o'clock, services were held at the
Lake Florida Mission church, Rev. G..
Moline of New London officiating.
The deceased lady was born in Kal.
lered parish, G0teborgs Ian, Sweden,
Aug. s, 1841. Her maiden name was
Olson, her fathers name being Olof
Bengtson. She came to America in
1870 and resided at st. Paul. She mar.
ried Mr.. Wittick in 1879, and he died
four years later. She is mourned by
a brother in Sweden, and a number OF
relatives in this country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
WATER AND LIGHT DEPT.


Office Of the Secretary.
Willmar, Minn., Dec. II, 1914.
Hon. E. c. Wellin,
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit the following re-
port on the Water & Light plant, also
comparisons Of daily output now and
a year ago:
Highest reading recorded to date
-. .212 X. w.
Highest reading last year. $50 K. w.
Per cent increase in peak load
-. -. .............41 Per cent
Average daily output. 1880 K. w. Hrs.
Average daily output year ago at
this time .......... 1920 X. w. Hrs.
Per cent increase daily output
so per cent
Number Of current consumers in
March IA .737
Number of current consumers in
December IA .................85 $50
Per cent increase, consumers
-. .15 per cent
A 48 hour fuel test was run, from
Dec. 9, to Dec. II, IA, with the follow
ing results:
K. w. Hrs. generated. 1900 K. w. H.
Coal burned, lbs. 22,698 lbs.
Cost of coal at $5.26 per ton. .$59.70
Unit cost, or per X. w. Hr. for
Iuel ................... $.O195
The Library building was heated
with live steam for 9 hours each day,
but no allowance was made for this.
Respectfully,
N. w. LARSON, Supt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16

to Howard Lake on Thanksgiving day
and is thought to have purchased the
gun there. On the occasion Of re-
cent funeral he was heard to say,
There will soon be more funerals
here" He is said to have been on un.
friendly terms with one or two men
In the village whom he was watching
for. When his entrance to the restau.
rant kitchen was resented and he was
ordered out, the widow became the
victim of his insane anger.
The murdered woman was a sister
OF William Francis of Hutchinson, who
recently conducted the Third street
livery barn at W1llmar, and also ran
the Farmers restaurant on the same
street. Mr.. Francis was at Willmar
last Saturday. He went to Atwater
and took the remains of his sister to
Hutchinson on that day. The funeral
occurred Tuesday at that place.
The remains of the murderer were
buried in the potter's field at Atwater
last Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
SHOCKS ATWATER
UnWe|comed WidoWer Shoots
Widow and Ends His
Own Life.

Mrs. Elizabeth F. Bennett, a widow
who conducted a restaurant at At.
water, was shot last Thursday eve.
ming, while in her kitchen, by Gust
Palm and died from the wound very
soon after. The assailant went out
the back door and imagining himself
pursued shot himself thru the head,
dying instantly.
Mrs. Bennett was preparing luncn
for a lodge party and one of the mem.
bers entered the room shortly after
the shot to see about the lunch. He
was met by the boy, who said that his
mother had been shot and he was go
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16

WILLIAM H. KAVANAUGH
Consulting Engineer
Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. IA, IA.
Hon. E. G. Wellin, Mayor,
Willmar, MINI.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with your request ]
visited your Municipal Lighting Plant
on Saturday, December IL, 1914, and
after making as much Of a study of
conditions as the limited time at my
disposal allowed, l would report as
follows:
The "Lentz" type Of steam engines
used in your plant are Of good design,
up-to-date and are favorably regarded
by many users both in this country
and abroad; when operated with high
pressure, superheated steam their
economy will compare favorably with
it, if not surpass, that of most other
types of reciprocating engines on the
market.
The engines in your plant are not
operating as we'll as they should due
to imperfect governor action. Flicker
ing or unsteadiness Of the lights and
the shifting Of the load from one en-
gine to the other, which I observed,
may be charged to poor governing and
should be remedied by the builders
before final acceptance Of the engines
Indicator cards taken showed that the
12x18 inch engine was developing it's
maximum continuous overload horse
power, but on account of the faulty
governor action it was impossible to
put the maximum continuous over
load horsepower on the 14x18 inch en-.
gine. The valves should also be set
so as to more nearly equalize the
power developed in the head and
crank ends of the cylinders.
The steam consumption guarantees
on these engines are very good and ]
have serious doubts as to whether
they can be fulfilled, but owing to the
fact that they are based on condi.
tions of steam, particularly in regard
to superheat, which you are unable
to furnish with your present boiler
plant, I do not believe it advisable tc
go to the expense Of economy tests
at this time.
With your present boiler plant, the
maximum pressure available for peal
load operation is 125 pounds at the
boilers; several observations showed
a drop in pressure between boiler!
and engines Of IA pounds; this is en-
tirely too much and should not b,
over from 3 to pounds. I belev,
this big loss in pressure can be over
come by re-designing the pipe lin
leading from the boilers to the en-
gines; if this be done, the sizes of al
pipes should be carefully figured, al
sharp right angle turns should be re
placed by long sweep pipe bends an,
} the whole line should be we'll protec1
ed against heat loss by the best non
conducting pipe covering obtainable
You will readily understand that
pressure drop in the pipe lines is
dead loss and should be reduced t.
a minimum. With your low boile
pressure, care should be taken to kee]
the pressure uniform and close up t.
the popping" point at all times, a
. this will make for more economica
and steadier operation and will IL
crease the overload capacity.
With the growth Of your city an
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
ENGINEER LARSON
MAKES REPORT
Mayor WeI|in Gives Out Two
Letters Regarding the
City Plant.

Reports secured by Mayor Wellin
prove that the electric light plant has
increased it's daily output fifty per
cent during the past year, that the
plant is now producing electricity at
a fuel cost Of trifle less than two
cents per kilowatt hour. Also that
the boiler capacity is deficient and
must be increased. There has been
much discussion about the plant since
the installation Of the new engines,
and these reports will serve to throw
light on the situation:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16

the consequent increased demand on
your plant, it will be necessary, with
in the next year, to increase your
boiler capacity; If this be done,
would recommend the installation o1
a high pressure boiler Of the water
tube type. This boiler to be of a
capacity to be determined later and
superheated steam.
I would also advise contracting fol
all the low pressure heating possible
up to the full amount of your exhaust
steam. Your plant is ideally located
for taking on that business and the
income from your heating will great
ly reduce the cost of your electric cur
rent.
l would further recommend that all
coal used in the plant be weighed
daily; where this plan is followed
those in direct charge of the plant are
more careful as to the amount of fuel
used and are certain to give more thot
to economical combustion. At the
~ C0OAL IAAO AuAup
coal is being burned; the fireman
should be instructed to break up all
Jumps before firing. I would suggest
that Youghiogheny Screenings be
tried out as a fuel; l know Of plants
where it has replaced the lump coal
with very satisfactory results: it is
less expensive and I believe it's use
would increase the economy Of your
plant.
Finally, l would call your attention
to the necessity for higher boiler
pressures and superheated steam II
you are to operate your engines most
economically: this matter should be
kept in mind whenever alterations OF
additions to your plant are contem
plated. If I can be of further assist
ance to you, let me hear from you.
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. H. KAVANAUGH.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
Have Organized a Lumber Company

Have Organized a Lumber Company.
H. c. Hansen returned Saturday
night from a trip to Sandstone. In
company with August and Nels Ben
son, both former Standard Lumber
Co. agents of Pennock and Kandiyohi,
Mr.. Hansen has formed a partnership
known as Benson-Hansen Lumber
Company, which will operate yards in
Sandstone, Ogilvie and Book. Mr..
Hansen has charge of the Sandstone
yard, and expects to move his house
hold to that town on the last of this
month.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16

the following ladies will have charge
of the work:
Friday, Dec. 18, Mrs. H. c. Hansen
Saturday, Dec. 10, Mrs. P. J. Haley
Monday, Dec. 21, Mrs. Andrew Lar
son.
Tuesday, Dec. %, Miss Olive Cros
by.
Wednesday, Dec. %, Mrs. E. M
Stanford.
Thursday, Dec. "a, Mrs. c. B. Carl
son.
Be sure to decorate each one of your
Christmas gifts with a Red Cross
stamp, this mute little witness of true
Christmas giving.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
Pleasantly Surprised.

About ten ladies gathered at the
home of Mrs. M. Mehalsick on Second
street last Friday afternoon and ten
dered her a very pleasant surprise.
The afternoon was spent in social
way and a dainty lunch was served
The guests left as a token of their
visit, a set of china cups, saucers and
plates. In the evening, dancing fur
nished the amusement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
BUY CHRISTMAS
| RED CROSS SEALS
Your Hell , Wanted to Put Will
mar in The Lead in This
Good Work.

The sale of Christmas Seals for the
benefit of the Anti-Tuberculosis work
is progressing nicely. The children
of the schools are selling seals this
week and are meeting with good sue
cess. They will report Friday after.
noon. Beginning Friday seals will be
sold in the lobby of the postoff1ce and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-16
The Synod Young People.

The Young Peoples Society Of the
Synod church held it's annual session
Monday evening after the regular
meeting when the following officers
were elected: Miss Sophia T. Tallak-
son, PRESIDENT; Arthur Bruss, vice
president: Myrtle Andersen, secre.
tary; Miss Edna Kiland, treasurer; !;
Lucille Andersen, assistant treasurer.
In spite of the cold weather there was
good attendance, and good pro.
gram. Prof. A. E. Nelson gave an ad.
dress.