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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

remains were taken to Swanville her
former home for burial.
Miss Helen M. Flagg and Cleveland
Tower, both of belmont, were united in
marriage on Saturday night at the home
of Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant, Union
street. They will make their home in
Belmont.
An interesting afternoon service was
held yesterday at the Waldo County
jail under the direction of Rev Arthur
H Sargent, who came here to preach
in the First Parish OUnitarian) church.
Several members of the church choir
and others accompanied him and led in
the singing. There are 13 inmates in
the county jail and the service was very
helpful and brought little of the spirit
of the season into their midst Books
and magazines are needed at the Jail
and will be found very helpful.
The Thanksgiving ball at Seaside
Grange hall will be held on Wednesday
night and a large number are planning
to attend it. Music will be furnished
by McKeen's Orchestra. Refreshments
will be served at intermission.
The steamer fremont. which has been
running between this city and Brooks
Vile with intermediate ports. was taken
off the route on Saturday. having COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Cumberland County.

Samuel T. Cooney VS.. Portland Ter
sainal Company. R=seeipt by Savage.
c. J.
1. The duty of inspection by an en-
ployer of the appliances used by his
employee does not extend to the small
aHd common toofs~fIT every day use, of
re fitness of swhief1s the employee u.s.
; them may reasonably be suppos-
o be a competent judge.
:. Want of. reasonable care on the
Gated on the fact that he failed to
warn servant mechanic ordinarily
intelligent and experienced that bits
Of sseel were liable to fly from the
mushroom head of a cold chisel when
struck with a hammer
llsk is voluntary.
But when nothing appears to the con-
sfar%. an employee is deemed to have
agreed to take Upon himself the risk
of injury from dangers visible and ap-
preciated. He may terminate the
agreement by giving notice to the en-
ployer~ that he will no longer bear the
risk. The evidence does not take
this case out of the ordinary rule
Exceptions overruled
Received Nov. 10. 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Piscataquis County.

Francis C. Peaks, Aplt VS.. County
Commissioners. Rescript by Savage,
c. j.
l. Where part Of tract of land is
taken for public purposes, by the right
of eminent domain, the measure of
damages is the injury to the market
value of the entire tract by the taking
1t is the difference between the value
of the whole tract Immediately before
the taking. and the value Immediately
afterwards.
2 In the assessment of damages for
the taking of a part of a tract of land
for highway, it is proper to consider
the probability or likelihood that the
proper construction of the road will
make it necessary to turn the surface
water accumulated in the bitches onto
the remainder of the tract, in streams
of collected bodies, so far as that
probability or likelihood may depreci-
ate the market value of the whole
tract, but no further Such damages
are not too remote for ascertainment
and allowance.
3. Revised Statutes. chapter 81, Sec
ton 26. which provides that select
men may construct bitches or drains
to carry water away from a high
way. affords no remedy to the owner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
new ENGLAND FOLKS FIND QUICK
/ RELIEF FROM STOMACH AILMENTS

The first dose of Mayr's Wonderful
Stomach Remedy will convince-no
long treatment. Sometimes only one
dose is needed. 1t is known every
where
Mayrs Wonderful Stomach Rem
edy clears the digestive tract of mu-
cold accretions, and poisonous matter.
1t brings swift relief to sufferers from
ailments of the stomach, liver and
bowels. Many declare it has saved
them from dangerous operations and
many are sure it has saved their lives.
We want all people who have chron-
ic stomach trouble or constipation, no
matter of how long standing, to try
one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stom-
ach Remedy-one dose will convince
you. This is the medicine so many of
our people have been taking with sur
prising results. The most thorough
system cleanser ever sold. Mayr's
Wonderful Stomach Remedy is now
sold here by Bowditch- Webster Co.
and druggists everywhere.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Cumberland County.

Hiram S. Goss VS.. Arthur D. Kilby.
Rescript by Savage, C. j.
The plaintiff sold hay to the de-
PENDANT, and made one M his agent
to deliver the hay but not to receive
payment, which limitation was known
to the defendant. NJ delivered the
hay and received the pay for it from
the defendant. Part of the money re-
ceived he placed to the plaintiff S
credit in a bank. and the plaintiff has
received it. The rest of it NJ. kept
Until suit was brought three months
after the plaintiff discovered what had
been done he gave no notice to the
defendant of any want of authority
in NJ. The defendant claims ratifica-
ton. Held
1. The general rule that the princi-
pal cannot affirm the agents doings
in part, and repudiate in part does not
apply, since the plaintiff was legally
entitled in any event to what he re-
ceived
., The rule that where a principal
has full knowledge of the acts of his
agent he must dissent and give notice
of his dissent within a reasonable
time applies only. in this state where
the principal receives a direct benefit
therefrom
3. A presumption of ratification aris-
ing from silence is presumption of
fact and is ordinarily REPUTABLE.
The question of ratification in this
case should be submitted to a jury.
Exceptions sustained.
Received Nov. 10, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
York County.

Louis B. Lausier VS.. Frank E. Hoop
er. Rescript by Savage, C. J.
When A, one of two makers of a
promissory note. at the request of B.,
the other proeures c., to sign it also,
the representations of A. to c. as to
whether b. and G. would be joint ac-
commodation makers for A, or wheth-
er c. would be an accommodation
maker for A. and b., are admissible
against B. in his suit against C. for
contribution.
2. The relation of the makers of a
promissory note, inter sese, is mat
ter of contract, and the terms of the
request to sign made by one to an
other is material evidence of the ma
ture of the contract into which the
latter entered
3. If testimony is material and ad-
missible on one ground, it is not re-
Versible error to admit it on another
and untenable ground.
Motion and exceptions overruled
Received Nov. 10, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
SKOWHECAN
Maurice A. MalbOn and Marion
E. WhittemOre Married.
Thanksgiving Social
For the Needy
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
AND LOCALS

AS is the custom each year a
Thanksgiving social was held at the
Bethany church Monday evening for
the benefit of needy families and many
contributions of eatables were given,
the amount exceeding that of last
year. A pleasing program was carried
out, the feature being cantata rep
resenting Thanksgiving Then and
Now" Children were dressed to rep
resent historic characters of the time
of the first Thanksgiving and at pres
ent. This was in charge of Mrs. Vio-
let Fogg and Mrs. Elise Fellows White.
The rest of the program included
Recitation, Althea Healey; piano duet,
Marguerite Merriam and Dorothy Pen
nell; recitation, Rose Sylvester; duet,
Virginia and Smith Ames; reading,
Miss Isabelle Thomas; piano solo,
Velma Fogg; remarks by Rev. George
Merriam.
The annual meeting of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the Bethany
church was held Sunday night and
the following officers elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Isabelle Thomas; Vice
Pres, Miss Alice E. Written; Sec,
Miss Marie Fletcher; Cor. Sec, Miss
Annie Caswell; Treas, Ralph Mer-
riam.
The graduating class of the High
school will be much smaller this year
than in years past. Many have drop
ped out during the four years and
some since the Junior year. The list
at present includes the following men,
bers: Guy Hubbard, Roy Fitzmorris,
Harold SymonS, Harold Dumont, War
rem Merrill, Evelyn Merrill EEffie Nye,
Nell Clifford, Gladys Chase, Meta
Briggs, Bessie Scot, Marion Lord,
Faith Harris, Lotto Pollard and Freda
Harris.
How Can We Improve Our
Schools" was the subject of the
Thanksgiving meeting Monday after
noon of the Womans Club. Addresses
were given by Mrs. Margaret X. Good
rich and Mrs. Lois Patten on Build
ings and Decorations" Mrs. Lena
Wentworth on Hygiene" Mrs. Hattie
Fogler and Miss Dorothy Elliott on
"Parent-Teacher Association and
Mrs. Lizzie Marble and Mrs. Nellie
Copp on Woman on the Social
Board" The rest of the program in
Guided a piano solo, Mrs. Lila Friend;
vocal solo. Miss Gladys Pennell. The
hostesses were Mrs. Ada Dascombe
and Mrs Helen Atwood Mrs Anna
Merrill, president, had charge of the
program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Androscoggin County.

George M Briggs VS.. Lake Auburn
Crystal Ice Company. Rescript. Corn
ish, J.
Action of tort to recover for injuries
sustained by reason of a collision
when the plaintiff s team escaped from
the control of its driver while left
unhitched on the defendants premises,
and thence ran away through private
way 10 the public street. Held
|. That the liability of the defendant
depends, as in other cases of negil-
genee, upon the degree of care exercis-
ed by it, as in other cases of negli-
gence. upon the degree of care exer-
cised by it, and not upon the mere fact
that the runaway team escaped from
the private land of the def -ndant.
2. That the ordinance of the City of
Auburn in regard TO the care and con-
troll of the City of Auburn in regard to
the care and control of teams upon the
city streets has no application to the
case at bar, as the defendants team
was not beings driven upon a public
street was reached.
3. That even if the ordinance had
been violated it was not conclusive
proof of the defendants liability, but
only evidence thereof.
4. That the exclusion of certain med
zeal testimony. even if admissible. has
diet for the defendant.
Exceptions oyerruled.
Received November 20, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

pleted her years work, under the SUBJ
sidy of 5000 put up by the Belfast Board
of Trade one year ago. Her owner, FIELDS
S. Pendleton, feeling that the route did
not pay enough TO continue.
new agreement was entered into
Saturday between the Belfast Board of
Trade and Capt. Ben Arey of the steam
er Annabel. by which the latter agrees
to make daily round trips between Bel
fast, Warrens Landing. Ryder's Cove.
Hewes Point and Brooksville. and he to
receive free wharfage at McIntire' dock
for five months. He further agrees TO
make trips into the Reach in case of
congested freight.
The steamer Marjorie, Capt. Barbour.
will make three round trips a week,
covering the route of the Tremonte as
far as possible.
In this way the people in the Reach
and of Gastine and Islesboro will have
as good service as possible during the
winter months and there are very few
if any days when it is so rough or
stormy that one or more of the steam
ers does not make the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
BELFAST
Unusually Large Attendance at
Union Service Held in Bap-
fist Churc h - The
Maddocks Funeral
AFTERNOON SERVICE HELD
IN WALDO COUNTY JAIL

Belfast. Me, Nov 23.-(SpeciaD There
was an unusually large attendance at the
union service held in the Baptist church
last night in observance of Thanksgiv-
ing. People from all parishes attended
and the service was one of much i'm
pressiveness. Rev. Walter f. Sturte-
want Baptist. presided; Rev. Horace
B. Sellers, Methodist. led in the respon-
sive reading; Rev. Arthur A. Blair, Uni
Arthur II. Sargent. visiting Unitarian
clergyman. offered prayer. The collec-
ton, which was a generous one, will
be given to the Girls Home in this
city. The sermon was by Rev. Haraden
S. Pearl pastor of the North (Congre-
gationaD church.
The funeral of the late Richard p
Whitman, Jr., infant son of Richard P.
and Frances tHowes) Whitman was
held yesterday afternoon at the Whit
man residence in Campello, Mass, Rev.
Adoph Rossbach, pastor of the East
Boston Unitarian church, and formerly
of the First Parish Unitarian) of Bel
fast, officiating.
The funeral of the late Mabel Mad
docks, wife Of Charles Knox of East
Belfast. took place yesterday afternoon
at her late home, Rev. Haraden S.
Pearl of the Congregational church Of
ficiating The bearers were members of
Camp A. E, Clark, Sons of Veterans. of
which her husband is a member. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Sagadahoc County.

Philena T. Kehail VS.. Henry l. Tar
box. Rescript by Savage, c. j.
BY a statute which became effective
on July II. 1913. the term of the SUI
preme Judicial Court heretofore held
in Sagadahoc County on the third
Tuesday in August was abolished. and
a term beginning on the second Tues
day of October was substituted in its
stead Held
That a writ sued out June 5, 1913.
and made returnable at a term to be
held on the second Tuesday of Octo-
Der 1913, is abatable on motion sea-
sonably filed
Exceptions sustained.
Received Nov. 10, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

up work on farm. He served on
the board of selectmen five years,
was street and sidewalk commission
er three years and was a member Of
the State Legislature in 1875.
On Nov. 20. 1857 Mr.. Clark mar
ried Miss Susan Emily Quinna1n
daughter of Daniel Quinnam of this
town. She was born here July 25,
1884 and has always been prominent
in social affairs, particularly those
relating to the church and charity.
They have one son, James B. Clark,
postmaster of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Mayps Wonderful Remedy Gives Re-
suits With the Very First Dose.

Hundreds of New England folks
peedlessly suffer from ills of the stom-
ach and digestive arrangements. Help
Is near at hand, safe and quick.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
has proven itself to thousands in all
parts of the country under all sorts
of conditions. Here are the words of a
few Eastern people who have used it:
= GEORGE H. HUGH, Brunswick, Me-,
wrote Enclosed find order for your
Wonderful Stomach Remedy. What l
have taken has done me world of
good"
MRS MARY CARTER, Springfield,
VT, wrote: Il never took anything that
did me so much good before. l feel
like new woman"
2 MRS. c. H. GEORGE, Manchester,
N. H.. wrote: your medicine is right
~ named for it is truly wonderful
have derived much haneft from it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
W|SCASSET COUPLE CELEBRATE
57TH WEDDING anniversary

Wiscasset, Me-, Nov. 23.-(SpeciaD.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford Clark of this
town celebrated their 57th wedding
anniversary today at their home and
received many visitors and several
appropriate gifts.
Mr.. Clark is one of the towns best
known citizens. He was born here
August %, 1885, a son of James and
Eliza Clark and attended the public
schools until II when he left to take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
KENNEBEC
SOUTH CHINA

Notice-If you enjoy a good laugh
come to see the illustrated readings
given at the G. A. r. hall at South
China, Tuesday evening, Nov. Gath, at
tanning funds to buy an organ for the
Pigeon Plains schoolhouse. Bring
the children, they'll enjoy it too.
Admission Is cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

Forest Cross has sold his residence
on East Leavitt street to e. A. Deck
er, who will move his family from the
Antill house. Mr.. Cross has rented
the Alice Wildes homestead on Water
street. into which he will move his
family. The Antill house has been
sold to Reuben French, who will make
his home there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Stevens have
moved from Cornville to Skowhegan
village and will live in the house with
Lester Stevens on Madison avenue.
Peter Merry, who has been confined
to the house since August with a bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

of land which is taken Tor a high
way, for damages by depreciation in
value of the tract on account of the
probability that surface water collect
ed in the road bitches will be turned
onto the land below in streams.
Exceptions sustained.
Received Nov. 10, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
registry of deeds:
Canaan-Alice E. Johnson to Ben
jamin Priest, land and buildings;
Charles G. Wentworth to Clara r.
Wiley, "a acres of land.
Caratunk-Ray c. Brown to Marta
II. Savage, land on Pleasant Pond
stream.
Hartland-J. r. Larry to Charles A.
Bragg. land.
Madison-Bertha L. Foren to Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co, land on
Pine street.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Parks to Edwin
Bickford, land and buildings; Thorn
as D. Getchel to Lester Conforth land
on Somerset Ave: Edwin E. Hunter
to Thomas d. Getchell, land on Somer-
set avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

break in one of his legs, caused by a
runaway horse that he was training,
was able Sunday to take an auto ride
with Charles w. Day for the first
time since the accident.
DR.. I. L. Salley went Monday to Bos-
ton on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
SIX DECISIONS
RECEIVED FROM
The Law COURT

The, following decisions have been
received from the law court by Clerk
of Courts Charles w Jones, two from
Cumberland and one each from An
droscoggin, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc and
York counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
MaIhon- Whittemore

Two of Skowhegans popular young
people were married Monday forenoon
at the Bethany parsonage, Maurice A.
Malbon and Miss Marion E. White
more. The double ring service was
used and the couple were unattended.
Rev, George Merriam performed the
ceremony. The bride is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whittemore. She
is a graduate of the Skowhegan High
school in the class of 1912, being yale
dieterian She has since been at home.
The groom is employed by Porter
Bros in their feed and grain bust
ness. They will make their home on
Heselton street. They are both teach
ers in the Bethany Sunday school and
constant workers in the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Doesn'tThisProve
Its TRUE Worth

L. Decker & Son of Clinton, Maine.
write US this:
we commenced selling Il. F." At
woods Medicine in 1868. There are
not many days when we do not sell
from one to three bottles"
Clinton is NOT big city. It's only
one of hundreds of places where even
a bigger demand exists all the time.
The reason? L. F." Atwood's Med
icine. for over so years. has afforded
relief from stomach troubles, bilious
ness, constipation and liver com
plants.
Try it toaay-be benefited and con-
vinced
SIS cents Big Bottle. FREE Sample.
Il. F." MEDICINE CO. Portland. Me
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

O. B. Bracket is moving his family
from the Estes house on Madison ave-
nue. to the Island.
Mrs Olive Dealey suffered painful
injuries Saturday, when she dropped
a fiat-iron on one of her feet, jam
ming the foot badly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
GARFIELD WAS SHOT
50 YEARS AGO TODAY
Representatives of The Star Were
on the Scene at the
Time.
One of Them Gives Intimate Details
of Anxious Moments With
Cabinet Mem ers.
BY JAMES CRoGGON.

Thrty-three years ago today-July .
1SS1-the people of the National Capital.
and. for that matter of the entire civ
citemeut ny the act Of the assassin.
Charles J. Guiteau. in shooting Presiden.
James \. Carried while ire chief ex-
ecutive was in tine old Pennsylvania rail
road depot at 18th and L streets.
Thirty-two years ago dav before yes
terday-June ~. l>S2-'he people of the
National Capital were almost equally en-
cited. when Guiteau was hanged for his
crime in the District Jail. down on the
Eastern branch.
The writer. Il reporter for The Star.
with George W. Adams. another Der
of The Stars staff. was present in the
railroad depot July . 1881. when Presi-
den: Garfield was shot. The writer re-
tains a vivid recollection of the scenes
and incidents of the time. and among
other Washingtonans still going about
their Laily duties here who We're con-
cerned in the events of those days may
he mentioned Sergt. Joseph Carter of the
police force. now in charge Of the police
property room At the District building.
and John Barry. VINO is now coachman
for Secretary Bryan OF the State Depart
ment. Sergt Carter had charge of Gut
teau ard guarded him at the assassin 8
trial. and Barry. who was then coach
man for Secretary Blaine of the state
Department and who has been coachman
for a long line of Secretaries of state.
was the coachman who drove President
Garfield to tine railroad depot the morn
ing Gu teau shot him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
FLYING BOAT MAKES
SIXTY MILES AN HOUR
Speed Trials and Bench Test Given
Wa1amiaker Transatlan-
tic Aircraft.

HAMMONDSPORT. y. Y. July >
Speed trials and a bench test of the new
propellers marked yesterdays work on
the Rodman Wanamaher transatlantic
flying boat At noon Lieut. Porte, VINO
is to pilot the boat. took the America out
for the longest trip she has made in the
air since the trials began a week ago
He flew off down the lake several miles,
alighting on and arising from the water
several times. Apparently he had no
difficulty in bringing the machine TO
planning speed on the water.
On a trial against time over marked
course the machine showed a speed OF
sixty miles an hour. During this test the
motors were running at 100 revolutions
n minute instead of their maximum OF
1.f0o. ...
y weisht-carrying test with the ne"
propellers was planned for the afternoon.
but rain again uterfered with the pro-
gram \ bench test of one of the pro-
pellers showed static thrust equal to
that of the standard propellerS insta,leu
for the preliminary tests. but II is claimed
for the new propellerS that they Will %
relatively better under actual fXinS con-
ditious than on-thc test block.
Lieut. Porte left last night for Ne"
York but expects to return here before
sailing for Newfoundland to maze GER
tain that the permanent changes to be
made in the hull have the desired eject.
he said he hardly expected to be able TO
make the Friday boat for st JOINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
Orders Troops for Jail.

Assured that it was true report. and
that Guiteau had SO claimed political
affiliation, Sherman Immediately walked
to the telegraph desk and ordered light
battery and company of artillery to
the Jail where the assassin mad then
been taken. to protect him in case mon
attempted to reach him.
President Garfield was later in the da.
removed to the Executive Mansion. aEa
afterward TO Elberon. \. J., where As
died in September.
Cuiteau who's. identity was learned
very shortly after the commission of his
crime. remained in the Jail until his e%f-
cution. Many alien:sts visited him ana
many expressed the opinion that he was
of unsound mind. but the majority, as
well as the jury that convicted hiin' zoos
cd on him as sane. and Z great ego.Est.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

OF fast-color Amoskeag
bingham: plain and strip
ed. with short and long
sleeves: high or low neck:
sizes l to 6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
MEMS PARIS AND
BRIGHTON CARRIERS

Always sold at
15c a pair. Made
of heavy elastic
webbing
Limit, two to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

from the writer. the faces of all in the
room with the exception Of Gen. Sher-
man. became study.
Sherman asked:
Are YOU sure of ft2'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

Sleeveless shirts
and knee drawers:
extra well made.