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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-09-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

being worn with marked distinction Miss Florence Coffin and Miss Mary Ellen Per kins came In together each wearing a clever gown and hat of the quaint new order so well suited to youthful charms.
 Miss Gustrine Mlner, who was there with some friends, is looking decidedly charming since her trip abroad and was much admired in dark gown and small black velvet turban with outstanding feathers. Miss Louise Long was another returned tourist who was much admired. She was in blue and her tam-o' Shanter hat was trimmed with a. becoming pink rose. Miss Margaret Moore was one of the younger beauties at the club and Mis< Augusta Clark, Miss Leonora Messenger and Miss Banks composed an engaging trio who came in late for luncheon after shopping tour.
 MT. and Mrs. Allie Nelson were there. and MT. and Mrs. Lee Moody, MT and Mrs. E. J. Dunn and Miss Fannie Dunn were noted at one of the tables and Mir and Mrs L. A. s. Beath and their little son sat at another table. MT. Louise K Plosser had as his guests Mrs. Plosser, Miss Leona Plosser, and Miss Emily Dixon. AIr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Norman were accompanied by several friends, and there were a number of other interesting people present, among them Miss Mary Brockman, Miss Martha Dabney, MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Melton, Mrs Richard Johnston. Mrs. J. j. Asbury, Mrs. Harry Jones, Miss McDuffie MT. N l.. Steele, Col. T. o. Smith, MT. W. l.. Wilson MT. Cross, MT. w. IF. Cook, Mr. Hugh Miller MT. Augustus Benners, MT. R. C. Hearon, Mr H. K. Milner, MT. Frank Fowlkes, MT. John Turner Mr Murray Brown. MT. William Byrd
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secretary and the Best Forward Move ment'' from years work told
 Appointment of committees.
 How Our Money is Spent,' Mrs w. M. Anderson.
 Round table: Mrs. Lykes presiding and discussion opened by MT. Hugh McDon- aid.
 Talk: "The Importance of Having the Graded System of Missionary Societies in Every Church, Mrs. G. Herbert.
 Special music.
 Talk: Why Every Southern Baptist Woman Should Take Royal Service Mrs. Darby Brown.
 Address. Mrs. Charles Stokely, presi- dent of the w. M. U.
 Prayer Mrs. White.
 The afternoon session, beginning at 1:SO o'clock included:
 Praise service, Mrs. A. K. Wright. Our ing the service all pastors wives are asked to sit on patform.)
 Address Miss Alice Huey, missionary from CRina
 The quarterly report, Mrs. Charles StolSely.
 Song, 'To the Work"
 Report from Y. w. A. conference.
 Talk: Sending Representatives to the Annual Meeting, Mrs. A. w. Bell.
 Womans Hour at Pelham Encamp- ment Mrs. Lillian Forbes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
THE SOUTHERN CLUES
 SATURDAY LUNCHEON

The inauguration of a luncheon dance was the chief event of yesterday, the Southern club introducing this novel plan of midday diversion. It cannot be said that the dancing was engaged in with the spontaneity that marked the soupers dansant in the Tudor room last winter; the dancers need first to be initiated. but now that the first steps have been taken it is believed the plan will grow in favor.
 The central space in the Tudor room was cleared for dancing, leaving a num- Der of tables near the walls, and these were surrounded by a fashionable throng. A tempting table de hote luncheon was served and it was toward the final hour of the luncheon that the music of a one- step lured half dozen couples to the floor. It is not doubted that, should the club continue the luncheon dances, the initial step having been taken, the new plan will be entered into with especial favor next Saturday.
 In fall gowns and modish bonnets the women at the club yesterday were look ing especially charming Mrs. Solon Jacobs and Mrs. Oscar Hundley were two of the most attractive women in the cafe. They were having luncheon together, Mrs. Hundley's black satin and jet gown. her boots with white satin spats and her clever little turban, the dernier cri of
 
 white coat, a black velvet turban with snowy feathers to crown it and looking especially lovely.
 At one of the tables were MT. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Kelly, and their guests Mrs. Owen Gillespy and Dr. Cameron. Mrs Gillespys blue cloth frock, with it's straight lines and quaint sash, was ad- mirably suited to her girlish figure, and she was wearing a little green velvet s.x I{at x.r1A ATx, Kelly's frock was also blue, with white tailored collar and her hat d novel and very becoming black velvet with circu- lar arrangement of feathers that was dis tinctly smart
 MT. S. F.. Thompson had as his guests Miss Mary Wheeler of Nashville, Mrs Ernest HettricS and Miss Gladys Allison three of the most attractive young women in the cafe, and Mrs. B. l.. Wyman had three guests. Miss Elizabeth Wyman, who was at her table, was one of the lovely young girls, a modish blue gown an( small black velvet hat with paradise feathers fastened with silver ornamenti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
ANNUAL MEETING
 CONFINES WEDNESDAY

Womans Missionary union of the Br- mingham association will convene Mon day, September 30, in the First Baptist church.
 The programme for the morning session at 10 o'clock is as follows
 Devotional service, scripture quota tions by officers of the assoicaton.
 Address of welcome, Mrs. A. J. Dickin- Son.
 Response, Miss Willie Gibson.
 Special music.
 Recognition of new workers and honored visitors.
 Presidents address. Mrs. w. l.. Rosa mond. Reports from the following officers: Mrs. George Stamps, Mrs. NJ. D. Bell, Mrs. w. w. Bussey, WITS. R. A. Clayton 1 and Mrs w. Nj. Anderson.
 The reports from societies to be handed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
LUNCHEON PARTIES
 AT NEWSPAPER CTuR

Among the smart looking lwomen noted at the Newspaper club yesterday durlng the luncheon hour were: Mrs. George Cruikshanx,( Mrs. Shaw Houser
 Mrs. Willard Wheeler, Miss Louise Wheeler, Mrs A. H. Walstrom. Mrs L
 Il. Eddy, Miss Laurie Plum Mrs. Lloyd smith, Miss Jessie Smith,. Miss Jane Going, Miss Lillian Smith, Miss Evelyn Going, Mrs. Walter Metcalfe. Miss Edna Metcalfe, Mrs. Victor Gage, Miss Mar garet Gage. Mrs. L. J. Mclaughlin Miss Ethel G1llen, Miss A. l.. Findey, Mrs. l.. K. Mackey, Mrs. l.. P. West, Mrs. E. K. Boyer. Chicago; Mrs. A. M. Boyer. Miss Margaret Baker. Miss Agnes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
CARDS ANNOUNCE
 MISS LAMBS WEDDING

Friends of Miss Lucy Lamb, who wis., tied Miss Agnes Terrell on several oc- casions here and was exceedingly popu- lar, have received announcements of her wedding, which occurred in Nor folk few days ago. The cards are as follows:
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Travis Lamb announce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Lucy Winder, to Monroe Kelly Grant, lieutenant United States navy, on Wednesday. September 23 1914, Nor folk, Va"
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
 SOCIETY ENTERTAINS

The Terminal Christian endeavor of the First Presbyterian church enter tatnef Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Blackburn. The lower
 ; were profuselY decorated with golden rod, and Miss Lillie Mae Bray presided over the punch bowl Late in the evening an ice course was served to th} following: Miss Stella Bray, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

Lillie Mae Bray, Miss Lyda Wood, Miss Jimmy Graham. Miss Fay Green, Miss Hazel Doris, Miss Gladys DorrS Miss Susie Hardin Miss Mildred WiMs Miss
 Nellie Wilks, MT. Paul Ganong, Mir.
 Robert Ganong. Mir Floyd Downing,
 Mir. Paul May. MT. Billy Clubb, Mir.
 Haynes Newman, MT. Edgar Brewer. Mr. J. D Johnson, MT. Sam Patterson, MT Charlie O'Bryant, MT Eugene Hess, Mir Nicholson Hardin, Mir. Holke Me Clendon, MT. Sam Smith. Mir. Burr Blackburn, Mr. Blackburn, and MT. and Mrs. John Downing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
A BIRTHDAY PARTY
 FOR A LITTLE TOT

Little Fannie Dorothy Herzfeld was one of the juvenile hostesses yesterdav celebrating her fourth birthday with party to which she had invited 20 of her small friends. The usual games Tor small people were enjoyed ant1i ices and cake, with the ceremony of cutting big cake topped with four candles as the climax. entertained the youngsters throughout the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

Miss Evelyn Going will be the contralto soloist for the season, and with the ex- ception of Miss Going the quartet has been at the Eleventh Avenue church, unchanged. for four consecutive sea sons. The personnel of the choir IS as follows: Soprano, Mrs. J. s. Palmer; contralto, Miss Evelyn Going; Bass, MT.
 (Continued on Page Thirto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
MISS BRUCE TO WED
 MIR LOGUE OF IOWA

MT. and Mrs. James Wallace Bruce an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Sara, to MT. Arthur A. Logue of Fort Dodge, la, the wedding to be an event of the evening of November Il at their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
SOCIETY,S DIVERSIONS DURING THE
 LITTLE SEASON OF EARLY AUTUMN

The Gay World Well Represented at Southern Clubs Saturday Luncheon-Engagements Are Announced. Miss Jane Going Will Wed MT. Stockham-Musc Study Clubs Plans for Winter of Many Beautiful Programmes-Some of Those Who Are Prominent in the Work-Other Notes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
MISS GOING ENGAGED
 TO MIR. H. C.STOCKHAM

Mrs. John s. Going announces the en- gagement of his daughter, Jane Somer- vile, to Mr. Herbert Clark Stochham, the wedding to occur the afternoon or November Il at his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
KELLY-NEAL
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr and Mrs. George B. Neal announce the engagement of their daughter, Mamie to Mir Stanleigh Ormond Kelly. The, we'd ding will be solemnized October %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
MRS. SALISBURY TO BE
 CLUB HOSTESS

The first meeting of the Twentieth Gen. tury club will take place Friday at the llome of Mrs. w. l.. Rosamond in Nor wood. Mrs. w. K. Salisbury will sbe hostess upon this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
FIRST MEETING OF
 TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB

The first meeting of the Twentieth Cen tury club will be held at the home of Mrs. w. l.. Rosamond october ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
BIRMINGHAM ART
 CLUB TO MEET

The Birmingham Art club will meet Sat urday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. W. $. Lowell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
Organ Recital

A recital meeting that promises ex- reptional interest will be given by Mrs
 William Gussen. She is arranging an organ recital which will be presented bt Temple Emanu-El. The church audi horium will again be used as at other times, one definite programme having been played for the Sunday afternoon before Christmas when Haydn's Gre ption' will be sung by the Birming- ham Choral association at one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
SPECIAL MUSIC AT
 ELEVENTH AVENUE CHURCH

After a vacation of nearly three months the quartet at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will resume its work at the morning service today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

Hattiesburg, Miss; Miss Julia i, Lokey, Mrs. z. J. Johnston, Mrs. Grubb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06

/ dertake. Accordingly. ] hid ny r1nAs
before the Governor. and with his az
prevail and letter Of Recommendation.
also one from the Department Of State
In Washington, l sailed from Boston.
July e, 1912.
Landing at Liverpool. July II,
proceeded to Bristol, later to Plymouth
and finally to London. In all of these
places the letter of the Governor and
that from the Department of State az
Washington opened to me all doors,
and I was able. beyond nay expecta-
tions to trace the influences that were
forceful In the opening years OF the
seventeenth century In bringing hither
hardy fishermen and bold explorers
men who had caught the breath Of
new era In which English daring and
English achievement would find
large and fitting field.
On account OF illness, which at
length befell me in London, was not
permitted to pursue my Investigations
as far as desired, and I returned to
this country at the close of Septem-
Der. But the items that lacked Z
shall be able to secure through anoth-
er, who has had large experience in
research work in England and Is now
in that country
The material / have secured is OF
great interest and Importance, and
purpose in the course of the next year
to prepare it for publication. / an
sure it cannot fail to throw new light
upon the beginnings of our Maine his
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
REPORT FOR 1911
1912 OF STATE HIS
TORIAN BURRAGE

The following report of State His
torian Henry s. Burrage for the years
1911 and 1912 have never before been
placed in full before the public. 1t
is full Of matter of interest to the
people of Maine and beside being
herewith published will be preserved
by State Librarian H. C. Prince in
the Bulletin published quarterly by the
Maine State Library.
State Historians Report.
STATE OF MAINE.
Office of State Historian.
December 81. 1912.
To His Excellency,
Frederick w. Plaisted.
Governor Of Maine.
Sir:-I have the honor to present
herewith my report for the years 1911
and 1912.
Respectfully yours.
HENRY S. BURRAGE,
State Historian.
In my previous reports-those for
1907-S and 1909-10--I have made men
ton of the work in which l was en-
gagged in those years as State His
torian. When the last of these re-
ports was presented, I had not COM
pleted my task of arranging, mounting.
binding and card-cataloguing tho
Civil War correspondence OF the Gov
ernors, Adjutant General and Quarter
master General of the State Of Maine.
The Legislature of 1911 made no ap-
preparation for the completion Of this
work. At my request, however, the
Act establishing the iofiice Of State
Historian was so amended by that
Legislature as to allow me to use for
this purpose money appropriated by the
Act for my annual expenses; and
early in the present year. was able
to deliver to the Adjutant General the
one hundred and ffty-nine volumes OF
this correspondence, and also the card
catalogue prepared under my direc-
ton. This catalogue. however. was
not able to complete on account OF my
resignation as Chaplain of the East
ern Branch of the National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. my resig-
nation taking effect June 80. 1912,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Highway Work

Chief Engineer Paul Sargent of the
State Highway Commission has re-
turned from an inspection of the high
way work being done at and near
Waldoboro. wiscasset, and Northport
and will Friday go to Carmel. Etna
and Newport on the same business.
He reports the work progressing well,
The commission is working in CO.
operation with the University of
Maine in ascertaining the best kind
of gravel for use in the highway work.
The commission has established a
testing laboratory at the university
and an engineer from that institu-
ton is now, collecting specimens of
gravel from all the several kinds used.
These will be tested out at the iabora-
tory at the university and later COM
pared with the actual service test on
the highways. with the point in view
to learn the best gravel for use in
building highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Portrait of Simmons

Judge Augustine Simmons of North
Arson was at the State House Thurs
day, bringing with him a beautiful
portrait of his cousin, the late Frank
lin Simmons of Rome. Italy, as a pres
ent to the State and to be added to the
State House collection. II is SPLEEN
did likeness of Names famous sculp-
tor, executed by Stetson, the famous
artist. 1t is done in sitting position
and as you gaze upon 1t you feel as
though the man is speaking. 1t bears
on the back of the canvas, in Stetsons
own marking. the inscription, 'Rifalto
de Cav. Franklin Simmons, Rome
1906. Oh. Walt. Etetson." 1t has a
massive and handsome gilded frame
and will be hung as soon as Supt Of
Buildings McFadden decides upon a
location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Revolutionary Records Wanted

HeVotutiohdTy RECORDS Wdnted
State Librarian III. c. Prince was
visited Thursday by DR.. Charles H.
Lincoln of Boston, in charge of the
work in Massachusetts of locating
Revolutionary war and naval records.
Mr.. Lincoln stated his mission as fol-
lows:
THE United States government is
very DESTROYS of ascertaining the
whereabouts of all the original records.
Doth military and naval relating to
the Revolutionary war of 1775-1S73.
tt Is believed that many are in the
hands of private owners. in official
archives. libraries, etc. 1t is not de-
sired to purchase, but to obtain a
complete list of them and their loca-
ton
Maine of course at that time being
a part of Massachusetts, must be rich
in such matters, and / am here to
arrange if I can to locate it. 1t will
be of tremendous value to the work
being carried on.
81 have on this trip visited Alfred.
Portland and Augusta. but will be
obliged 10 return to Boston tomor-
row.
1.-THE search is being carried on in
the states of Virginia. North Caro-
lima and Massachusetts. Any infor-
nation regarding such records may
be sent direct to the State Librarian
of Maine at Augusta and it will reach
me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Take AMBITION PILLS


Bowditch-Webster Co. are having a
lively sale OF Wendell's Ambition Pills
these days because the people Of Au.
gusta who have tried them know that
they tone up the entire system and i'm
part vigor and energy into rundown peo-
pie in a few days, and because they are
guaranteed to do exactly as advertised
and Bowdftch- Webster Co. are authorized
by the maker to refund the purchase
price If anyone is dissatisfied with the
first box purchased.
If you feel blue, have lost confidence
In yourself, are respondent. weak and
tired out. 50-cent box of WendelPs AM
bition Pills Is all you need.
Finest prescription for headaches, ner-
your troubles. poor blood. kidney and
liver complaints. malaria. neuralgia.
trembling and loss of appetite. They
never fail to end constipation.
Get them at Bowditch- Webster Co.'S
and dealers everywhere for so cents.
Mail orders filed, charges prepaid. by
Wendell Pharmacal Co., Syracuse, N
Y.-Adv. oct9,fri,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Increase of Stock

Notice has been filed with the sec
rotary of State by the Board Of Rail
road Commissioners of its approval
of the increase of capital stock Of the
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Co. to
the amount of 1904 shares OF the
par value of $1,s001, 400. beyond the
amount now fixed by law, the pro-
ceeds to be applied only to the pur-
poses herein specified, namely:
/. Twenty-Five hundred shares, all
of the value of s250.000 for the pur-
pose of purchasing shares of the cap
ital stock of the Van Buren, Bridge Co.
2. Twelve thousand and five hun-
dred shares. all of the par value of
$1,250,000 for the purpose of paying
the floating debt of the corporation.
8. Three thousand and fourteen
shares, all of the par value of 1901. 400,
for building branches, and extensions
of its railroad at Van Buren,, Me-, and
elsewhere; for laying new tracks: for
acquiring land for corporate purposes;
for improving the alignment Of it's
railroad; for making permanent i'm
provements; for payment of money
borrowed for any lawful purpose.
Approved Oct. 20, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-06
Samples Free by Mail

For pimples and blackheads tho following
is most effective and economical treatment:
Gently smearthe affected parts with Cuticura
Ointment, on the end of the finger. but do not
rub. Wash of the Cuticura Ointment in five
minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water
and continue bathing for some minutes This
treatment is best on rising and retiring. At
Other times use Cuticura Soap freely for tho
toilet and bath, to assistin preventing inflam-
nation and clogging of the pores. the conn
mon cause Of pimples. blackheads and other
unwholesome conditions of the skin Al
though Cuticura Soap t25c.) and Cuticura
Ointment (50c.) are sold by druggists every
where. sample of each with 32-p. Skin
Book will be sent free upon request. Adr
dress :. Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston:
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Gregory Orchard Contest Prizes.


1t was announced Thursday at the
ONCE Of the State department of agricui-
ture that Miller B. Hobbs Of Hope, E.
w. Dolloff Of Standish. William NJ.
Morse Of Waterford, Mrs. w. B. Brag-
ger of Exeter, Charles Hescock of Fox
croft, Harry w. Bearce of Hebron and
Willard A. Morrill, Of Belmont had won
prizes for having the most thrifty
and we'll kept orchards in the State.
The committee ON awards consisted of
Albert x. Gardner Of Bangor. State hor-
ticulturist. w. H. Conant Of Buckfield
and II. p. Sweetsir Of Augusta, assistant
state horticultural.
On November /. 1909 the late James ].
H. Gregory Of Marblehead. Mass. offered
first mortgage. $1,000 bond, to the State
of Maine. The accumulated interest on
this bond was to be given as a premium
to the farmer having the most thrifty and
well kept orchard of one acre or more of
apple trees. five years from planting on
his own land. This orchard was to be
set in 1918 and judged in 1914. Provisions
were made for the appointment of the
judges in July, who should report their
decision to the governor and council.
Upon the solicitation of the Department
Of Agriculture additional premiums were
donated as follows:
Premium by friend ................. $15e. 90
Bowker Company Of Boston.... 10000
B. G. Pratt Company of New
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Railroad Annual Reports.

Annual reports have been filed with
the State Railroad Commission by the
following railroads:
Sandy River and RanseIey Lakes
Railroad.
The annual report of the Sandy
River G. Rangeley Lakes Railroad Co.
which was filed at the State House
Thursday shows that during the past
year the revenue from rail operations
were $174,36S.99 against s176,266.S6 for
the preceding year, a decrease of
S1,S97.S7 rail operations. $132,341.S3
against s131.735.10 for the preceding
year. an increase of s606.73; net revs-
nue.. $42,O27.16 against s42S30O5 for
the preceding year, a decrease of
sS02,S9; freight revenue. s114,61449;
passenger revenue, $4S,074.5S; excess
baggage revenue, s524.3S; mail reye-
nue.. $3.744.69; express revenue. $6,666.-
AZ
The operating expenses are, divided
as follows: Maintenance of way and
structures. $37,443.0S; maintenance OF
equipment, $17,4s3.66: traffic expenses
S2,211.67; transportation expenses
$71,3S0.64; general expenses. s3,SS2.7S
Other items in the report are as fol-
lows: Number of passengers carried
earning revenue, 53,419;; number Of
passengers carried one mile, 1,152,033;
number of passengers carried one mile
per mile of road, 1923; average
amount received from each passenger
$.S9.995; average receipts per passen-
ger mile, $.04173; passenger service
train revenue per mile of road. $56323;
passenger service train revenue pei
train mile $47.7O5 number of ton.
carried of freight earning revenue
S3,9S9; number of tons of freight car.
ried one mile, 1,S79,959; number Of
tons of freight carried one mile PEI
mile of road, 1895; average amount
received for each ton of freight
$1.36545; freight revenue per mile OF
road, $1,0S6.70; freight revenue pei
train mile. $1.65690; operating revc-
nues per mile of road. $1,653.26; oper.
ating revenues per train-mile, ST..
11s471; operating expenses per mile Of
road. s1,254.7s; operating expenses
per train mile, sS9916: whole mum.
Der of stockholders in Maine, six;
average number of employees in Maine
142.
Lime Rock Railroad.
Lime Rock Railroad Company
Rail revenues during the past year
$72.019.41 against $S9,4s3.85 for tbs