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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
Watch Night Party Held by
The Early Dawn Club.
Reception and Musical Wednes-
dayat Home Of Mrs. Dinsmore.
Other Local Items and Personal Par
agraphs Gathered by Reporter

A very enjoyable event was a Watch
Night party held Wednesday evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs H. E.
Jillson on Rowell street. The affair was
in the nature of a reunion of The Early
Dawn Club, which was a well known or
ganization of young people in this vleini-
ty a few years ago. The evening was
passed with series of progressive
games and refreshments were served by
the hostesses, Miss Nellie Holway and
Mrs. Jillson. Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs. b. T. Weston, Mr.. and Mrs
! Wallace Weston, Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Hilton, Charles Holway, Miss Susan
Weston, Miss EVE Weston and M. NJ.
Spear
Paul Means, son of Rev. r. II. Means,
left town recently for Kansas City where
he goes as a member of a delegation of
students from Harvard College to attend
the Student Volunteer Convention.
most delightful reception and musi-
cal was given Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Frank Dinsmore and Mrs. Wallace
johnson at the residence of Mrs Dins-
more on Pleasant street, there being 90
! guests present. The reception was given
as a token of the appreciation of the
hostesses of a Surprise party, and gifts
presented them on their 18th wedding
anniversary November g. by these ladies,
A fine program was given in two parts
with refreshments served during inter
mission. Vocal solos were gwen by
Miss Beatrice Towne, a pupil of Mrs.
Hubbard, and Miss Marjorie Dinsmore.
Miss Dinsmore was accompanied by Per-
~, ffxv
pianist, and by her brother, Robert
Dinsmore as violinist Piano solos were
given by Miss Evelyn Scott who is study
ing music at the Won Ende school in
New York City, and Miss EVE Learned,
a pupil of Mrs. White. Piano duets were
also given by Messrs Dinsmore and ST.
monds Another feature of the program
was a story given by Miss Laura Car
penter of the Currie School of Express
sion in Boston. Her simplicity and ease
coupled with her fine voice, captivated
her audience at once. The musical num-
bers proved to be a rare treat for all,
and each of the artists was recalled for
encores. The afternoon will long be re-
membered with pleasure by all present.
Miss Minnie Waugh of Cambridge.
Mass, has been spending a few days
vacation with relatives ana friends in
Madison and Starks.
The next meeting of Rainbow Branch
of the International Sunshine Society
will be held on January 9. at the home
of Mrs. William Gogan on Madison
street.
Dr. John sturgis of Lewiston was in
town Wednesday. being called here in
consultation with other physicians at the
residence of Samuel Vose.
A large company of persons watched
the old year out at the Pastime Moving
Picture theatre Wednesday, special
show being given at the midnight hour
by Manager Smiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
Plum of $40, 100000
For Murphy Clan.

Bangor, Me, Jan. 1.-Word has been
received in this city of gigantic bus
mess deal. involving many millions OF
dollars, between the Standard Oil Co
and the Murphy Oil Co. of Los Angeles
of which corporation William H. Muir
ply, formerly of this city, but now OF
Detroit, is one of the directing heals
AS result of the meeting held in Los
Angeles last Sunday deal was con-
summated with the Standard Oil by
the terms of which it secures the entire
control of the Murphy Cos. production
and absolute ownership of it's wells. 1t
is said to be the largest proportionate
price yet paid for any California oil
property
Some idea of the enormous price
which the Standard Oil has agreed to
pay for the Murphy properties may be
CLEANED from the fact that expert oil
engineers consulted yesterday estimat-
ed that the % per cent. of the net yield
which forms the largest part of the
purchase price will bring the 40 surviv
ing heirs Of the Murphy estate of De-
troit more than $22, 900, 900. With the $4,-
600, 900 cash payment added to this, the
price paid and contracted to be paid
by the Standard to the Murphy estate
is the highest price ever paid for any
oil property in the history of the state.
Mr. Murphy left Bangor when a boy
but had frequently made visits to his
former home. He is the son of Simon j.
Murphy, long a resident Of Bangor and
junior partner of the firm Of Eddy d
Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
AI|-Day Meeting Somerset
Co. R. F. D. Drivers.
The Whittier SpauIding Wedding
neWYedr's al UniVeTsaIist.
Funeral Of Late Mary T. Foster.
Other Local and Personal Notes.

The all-day meeting of the Rural
Letter Carriers Association of Somer-
set county held in G. A. r. hall Thurs
day proved to be a great success and
was enjoyed by a good number in the
county, including the towns of Athens,
Solon, Norridgewock, St. Adams, Hart
land, Canaan, Madison and Skowhe-
gan. Howard Libby of Burnham and
others from outside counties were
present. A banquet was served at
o'clock. A. r. Sanford of Skowhegan
acted as POSTMASTER and the address
of welcome was given by Postmaster
S. H. Frost of this town. The remain
der of the program was carried out as
was published in these columns Dec
81, with the exception of the vocal solo
by Mrs. S. H. Frost, who was unable to
sing. The number was filled by Miss
Lena Dyer of Newport.
George H. Hakins of Bangor was in
town Thursday night to audit the
books at the Pittsfield National Bank.
Mrs. Phillip Berdeen and Miss Louise
Berdeen of Bangor, who were in town
Thursday to attend the Spaulding-
Whittier wedding, We're guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M Whittier
The funeral services of the late Miss
Mary 7. Foster were held at 1890 p.
NJ. Thursday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Weeman on the Bowman
road Rev. n. r. Pearson of the Meth
odist church officiated. The bearers
were Fred Mudgett, Enoch Penneli, Al
bfon Names and Frank Names The
remains were placed in the Pittsfield
receiving tomb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
PENNSYLVANIA WINS.
18th Annual Tourney of the Tri-Col-
ege Chess League Championship
Games.

New York, Jan. 1-Pennsylvania today
won the 18th annual tourney of the Tri-
College Chess League. The advantage
of one point gained last Tuesday was re-
sponsble for the victory. With the cham
pionship goes the permanent possession
of the third Isaac L. Rice trophy. Penn
sylvanias winning total was 111 points
out of a possible 16.
Levin of Pennsylvania has four straight
victories to his credit. Perkins of Cor
nell and SEE of Pennsylvania, the latter
a Chinese went through the tournament
without losing a game. Perkins drew
one game and SEE. The final records of
the tourney are:
Pennsylvania won III, lost a; Cornell
10s and 81; Brown and IA. The totals
scored in the third series. 1909-13 inclu-
sive are: Pennsylvania 81. Cornell 80,
Brown 9. For the entire tournaments
the score is: Pennsylvania S1h, Cornell
76 and Brown 2Si
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
Gave Away Farm-Wants IT Back.

Claiming that when she gave TO Gill
bert Wright of Yarmouth a deed to
her homestead property she was criti-
cally ill and not competent to look aft
er her own interests and that she did
not know she was giving a deed, Miss
Ann E. Buchanan of Yarmouth has
brought action in equity in the su-
preme court at Portland to have the
deed cancelled. The hearings in the
case were begun Thursday before Jus
tice Haley Miss Buchanan in her bill
of complaint alleges her homestead
farm in Yarmouth, which she conveyed
to Wright last May, is worth $4,000
and that she received no adequate
compensation. She further claims that
when she executed the deed she was
i'll and weak, at a disadvantage in
dealing with the defendant, and in
competent to look after her own in
terests. She says she was compelled
by undue influence and fraudulent
Misrepresentation and that she did
not intend TO convey the premises and
was not aware that she had done so.
She asks that the deed be cancelled
and the property transferred back to
her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
FREE THOUGHT AND
SPEECH ADVOCATED,
That Political Science Pro-
fessors Be Given Liberty
Is Resolution Adopted by
Political Scientists.

Washington, Jan. steps to in
sure perfect freedom of thought and
speech for professors of political
science in all American universities
will be undertaken by committee ap-
pointed here today at the closing ses-
sion of the 10th annual meeting of the
American Political Science Associa-
ton.
The association adopted a resolution
submitted by Prof. Robert c. Brooks
Of Swarthmore College, providing for
the appointment of committee of
three ITO examine and report upon
the present situation in American in
situations as to liberty of thought,
freedom of speech and security of
tenure for teachers Of political SCIENCE
Although the resolution went through
without discussion on the floor, Prof.
Brooks and other leaders said the
movement was result of the recent
action of a well-known university in
Diminishing a professor of economies
who had helped along piece of pro-
gressive state legislation to which the
conservative officers of the university
were opposed. John Bassett Moore,
counseller of the state department, was
elected president of the association at
soday's session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
GIGANTIC SEAS
SWEEP BIG Liner,
Washes One Man from the
Bridge--Two Others Are
Swept Aft from the Bow
By Waves--Two Are Hurt.

New York, Jan. 1.-Seas that washed
one man from the bridge to the deck
and swept two others aft from the bow
Of the vessel, were met by the Amer
lean liner New York on Christmas eve,
after leaving Queenstown. When the
New York came into port today, her
quartermaster was laid up with
broken leg and an able seaman was
just recovering from an ugly scalp
wound, the injuries being sustained as
a big wave hurled them against a rail-
ing. The passengers made up a purse
of $50 for the disabled seamen. The
liner fought heavy seas for two days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
AERoPLANE TRANSPORTATION.
First Daily AeropIane Route Starts
Between the Cities Of Florida.

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 1.-The first daily
aeroplane passenger and express SER
vice between cities in the South, pos
sibly in the country, was opened to-
day with successful flight of a by.
dro-aeroplane from st. Petersburg,
across the bay, to Tampa, an air line
distance of Is miles.
A. c. Pheil, former mayor Of st.
Petersburg, was the passenger.
The flight was made in % minutes,
at an average height of so feet above
the water. The return flight was made
at the same average speed. The only
limit fixed in the case of a passenger
is that he or she must not weigh over
200 pounds; or if weighing more than
that amount, an extra charge of FIVE
cents per pound is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
PRINCETON WINS.
Outskates Canadians, the Work of
Baker Being the Feature in Hockey
Game

Boston, Jan. 1.-Princeton's hockey
team defeated Toronto University in
a rough game at the Arena tonight,
> to 1. Princeton outskated the Cana
dams, the work of Baker being the
feature. Several times Baker eluded
Toronto for dashes the length of the
ice, but, owing to the great goal work
of Laird, could score only once. The
other four scores were made by Kuhn,
working in combination with the fly
ing Baker. Toronto's only score was
made by Jupp after sensational dash
from mid-ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
ISSUE ''KRACS''
TO RIFLE CLUBS.
Request Of War Dept. to Be
Made--Will Attempt En-
actment of LaW--Youth of
Country Should Be Train
ed Is Belief.

Washington, Jan. With the reas-
senbling of Congress after the Holt
day recess, a concerted effort will be
made by friends of rifle practice to
secure the enactment of law to per-
nit the secretary of war to issue old
"Krag' rifles, with ammunition for
use by rifle clubs organized through
out the country, under the rules of
the National Board for the promotion
of rife practice. The proposed law
also will be designed to permit the
issuance Of similar ordnance supplies,
not Of the existing service model and
therefore not necessary for the main
tenance of the proper army reserve
supply, to schools having a uniformed
corps of cadets and carrying on mill
tary training.
War department officials are agreed
that the training of the youth of the
country is a fundamental principle of
national defence. They declare that
although this Is not universally rec
ognized the United States is doing less
than other nations to instruct its boys
and young men in the use and knowl-
edge of arms.
No expense to the federal treasury
will be incurred if the proposed plan
is carried out, as the arms and am
munition to be issued are already
owned by the United States and be-
ing no longer used in the existing ser
vice, are held in armories. Under the
proposed statute 40 rounds of ball car
tridges suitable for the rifles issued,
would he allotted for each range at
which target practice is held, the total
not to exceed 120 rounds year for
each man participating in the prac-
tice.
The ordnance department of the
army has on hand about 100000 model
1893 .30-calibre magazine rifles, popu
larly known as the Krag, and $4,000
carbines, available for issue to rifle
clubs in case the proposed measure
becomes law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
REFUSE APPROVAL.
Public Service Commission Does Not
Allow Greylock Mountain Road.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The Public Service
Commission refused today to approve
the proposition of the Berkshire Street
Railway Co., to build a trolley line
to the summit of Greylock mountain
The commission finds that the road
would cost $1,1o0,000 and would not
earn the interest on the money. I'm
der such conditions the investment
might prevent the company from max
ing more needed and better paying ex-
tensions in western Massachusetts, the
commissioners say.
The commission sanctioned the issue
of additional stocks and bonds by the
Massachusetts Northeastern Street
Railway and the Boston. Revere
Beach & Lynn Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

erty over a wide area and the loss
Of several lives, is reported by the
weather bureau as centering over the
Columbia River region tonight and
moving rapidly eastward and south
ward. No additional loss of life has
been reported.
Transportation lines throughout CEN
trail California continue demoralized,
but temporary cessation Of the storm
brought relief to areas threatened by
floods, especially the Sacramento val
lev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
TWO FATALITIES.
Kansas City, Mo-, Sees Two Deaths on
New Years.

Kansas City. Mo, Jan. 1.-Two men
met death here today while participant
ing in New Year festivities. Frank
j. Croll, a salesman of New York, was
stricken with heart disease while in
a taxicab with a party of friends. A
short time before Croll had been dane
ing at one of the leading hotels.
George H. Bollman, travelling sales
man, fell while descending the steps
OF a cafe and sustained injuries from
which he died at a hospital two hours
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

that his retirement from official life
in the Federation does not mean that
he will cease his activities in the in
terest of labor. He said he would de-
vote his time largely to writing for
1.-The cause"
AS the clock struck Il last night,
Mitchell was standing on the platform
in Central Labor hall here pleading In
behalf of the striking miners in the
copper country.
1T is with tinge of regret he
said, that I step out as an officer in
the American Federation of Labor;
but I am glad that l have had the
opportunity to be fighting for organ
lied labor during the last hours of
my official connection with the organi-
cation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
DENvER'S NEW YEAR.
Summer Weather Marks Advent Of the
Year 1914 in Colorado.

Denver, Jan. denver celebrated
New Years with summer weather.
which abruptly terminated an unusual
cold spell that had lasted for month.
At 3 o'clock this morning the temper
allure was officially recorded at 81,
exactly the average minimum for July
for the last three years. Huge banks
of snow remaining from the recent
record breaking storm were rapidly
dissipated during the morning hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
DYER Davis.

and Mrs. H. w. Davis of Palmyra and
Ralph L. Dyer Of Mt. Vernon, Wash,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Dyer of
Skowhegan, were married New Years
day in Skowhegan. They will reside
in Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

Judge Edgar Aldrich of the United
States district court received word at
Concord, N. H., Thursday of the death
of his mother, Mrs. Adeline Bedel AL
drich at Pittsburg, N. H, Wednesday
morning. Mrs. Aldrich, who was the
great granddaughter of Colonel Tim
othy Bedel of the Revolutionary war,
was born Dec. q. 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

Melvin S. Dramble of Baltimore
Thursday shot and killed Mrs. Laura
Rosel, when she tried to protect her
daughter, Mrs. Irene Vessel, who had
been slightly wounded by Bramble
Jealousy over the attentions of other
men to Mrs. Vessel is said to have
prompted the deed. Bramble escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

Mrs. Carroll Smalley Page, wife Of
Senator Page of Vermont, died sudden
ly late Wednesday night of heart fall
ure at her home. Hyde Park. VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
NEW STORM THREATENS FLOODS
First Caused Wide Damage Through
out State of California.

San Francisco, Jan. IA new storm
on the heels of the one departed last
night. after causing damage to prop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

following message over the wire:
"Pay Mr. Moody any price up to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02

the present time he holds a position at
the II. H. Nutter pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-02
PROSPECTS GOOD.

(Continued from Page One.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12

210-212 Gould Building. Atlanta.
More than 35 years active experience.
FOR SALE-Valley farms. Northwest
Georgia. Suitable general farming
stock, grain, dairy. Well watered. IN
eaualed climate. Can suit every class
of huver c B. Goetchius Rome. Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Cotton Exchanges
To Be Investigated
With Grain Dealers

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Inves-
tigation of the grain and cotton ex-
changes of the country by Congress
was foreshadowed to-day when the
House Rules Committee authorized
the appointment of subcommittee to
consider the drafting of joint reso-
luton providing for such an investi-
cation by a joint Senate and House
committee.
Southern men insisted that the de-
mand in their States for relief from
cotton exchange irregularities be
taken up at the same time with the
grain probe.
Representatives Henry. OF Texas:
Hardwick, of Georgia, and Cantrill, of
Kentucky, Democrats; Linroot, of
Wisconsin, Republican, and Kelly, Of
Pennsylvania, Progressive, were
named as the subcommittee.
Gambling in food products is one
OF the biggest questions before Con-
gress and the country to-day" de-
clared Chairman Henry. "The com
mittee believes the Baltimore plat
form pledge promising a curb upon
such speculation should be carried
out"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, March 12.-Hogs: Receipts,
81 900; market strong and SC higher;
mixed and butchers, S.450S75; good
heavy, S50@S.S0; rough heavy, $3.50
500; light S.50qS.70; pigs, 7.09Qs.50;
bulk, S.600S75
Cattle: Receipts. 1000; market slow:
beeves, 715@9.70; cows and heifers, $40
$3.50; stoekers and feeders. 5.60@S:10;
Texans, 7104S.15; calves, 7.00910O0.
Sheep: Receipts, $4,000; market
quiet: native and Western, 4.S096.35;
lambs, 6.S0G7s0.
ST. LOUIS, March 12.-Cattle, Re-
ceipts. 1000. including 500 Southerns;
market steady; native beef steers, 7.50
@925, cows and heifers, 4.25q8.50:
stockers and feeders. 5.00675O; calves,
6.00410.5O; Texas steers, 5.75@S.25:
Texas cows and heifers. 4.0006.00.
Hogs: Receipts, 1900; market 10 to
15c higher; mixed. S.75GS921s; good,
S.S56S921a rough 835gS.5O lights,
S.70@sS5; pigs, 725@S.40; bulk $500
500.
Sheep: Receipts, / 900; market steady
to strong; muttons, 5.7506,25; yearlings,
5.75@725; lambs, 7.00@S.00.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
aAMaE IN NV oRLEANs Furupsa


Closed steady.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
COTTON STEADIES
AF TER EARLY DIP
offerings of South and Liverpool
Quickly Absorbed-Busin
Continues Very Light.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Trading was
without feature at the opening of the
cotton market to-day and first prices
were net unchanged to points higher
to 1 point lower than Wednesdays close.
After the call brokers closely Identified
with spot houses, the South and Liv-
erpool interests sold, but pressure was
not so very heavy However, it was
sufficient to force March s points lower
to 1890, May to liza and July to
1859, as support was hacking.
There was not much improvement in
general speculation and it is doubtful If
Ii can be attracted to the old crop
months The feeling locally continues
against the market, but bears are not
aggressive in the ring. However, spot
people say they can not interest New
England mills, the latter being indiffer-
eut to all offers. At the moment the
trade seems to be waiting the February
supply and distribution figures, which
will be out Saturday. and the maj
ginning figures week from tomorrow.
The expectation seems to be for a total
of 1890 600 bales, exclusive OF llnters,
which are generally expected TO total
900 bales.
Weather reports said that rain was
falling over part OF the Atlantic Delt
with light snow in North Carolina.
During the early forenoon the selling
was scattered, confined to few trad.
ers, taking profits, While the demand
showed some Improvement, causing a
rapid recovery of the early decline.
During the last hour the market de-
veloped a strong tone, being under
heavy buying by Wall street and local
ring shorts. One broker purchased TO-
600 bales of May and July, which was
said to be for Wall street. This sent
the former option soaring and fifteen
minutes it has advanced IA points to
1894. while July gained 9 points, ad-
vancing to 11.94. March was in less
demand, but rallied to 1874 on a few
scattered purchases. There was very
little cotton offered.
At the close the market was steady
with prices at net advance of to
IS points from the final quotations of
Following are II a. m. bids in New
York: March, 1887; May. 1878; July,
1853; August. 1857; October, 11.33.
Following are 10 a. m. bids in New
Orleans: March, 12.4S; AMY, 1896; July,
1872; October, 11.49.