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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
A Tolls Repeal Victim.
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One of the few districts In the Unit
ed States which elected a Democrat in
place of Republican was the Fourth
Minnesota. This Is normally a Re-
publican district. and the election Of a
Democrat to succeed the Hon. Fred c.
Stevens is part Of the great VIC
tory" by which the administration
narrowly escaped complete disaster.
How did it happen that the Demo-
Gratis captured that district? Mr.. Ste
vens is an able and popular member OF
the House. He has served there six
teen years, and with all the ups and
downs OF politics in Minnesota, In
Guiding the occasional election OF a
Democratic governor, he has kept his
seat. Why does he lose 1t now, when
the trend of the voting Throughout the
country was toward the Republicans?
Perhaps the answer may be found
in the fact that Mr.. Stevens was the
most conspicuous Republican in the
House who supported President VIII
son in his policy of taxing American
shipping at Panama. Mr.. Stevens is
ranking member of the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce, and
he employed all his diligence and abil-
ity in trying to show that the United
States had no right to pass its own
vessels through its own canal The
fact that free passage through the ca
nal would have established sharp COM
petition with the great northern and
northwestern railroads may not have
deferred Mr. Stevens from advocating
a ship tax at Panama.
Mr.. Stevens was a tower of strength
to the President in the House He
disregarded the warnings Of his party
associates, who clearly perceived that
the tolls repeal bill was dangerous to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

legislators OF both parties, and par
ticularly dangerous to men hailing
from districts whose commerce would
be affected by the Panama Canal Mr..
Stevens handled the debate with great
skill, and on more than one occasion
did what he could to rescue the Presi-
dent and his party from untenable po-
sitions.
And now his defeat is hailed as a
victory" by the party he so faithfully
served on the tolls question! 1t is
pure ingratitude. What the President
should do, If he has any appreciation
of loyal service. is to reserve one of
the tuciest plums set apart for lame
ducks, and tender it to Mr.. Stevens, of
Minnesota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
A Presidents Rights.
Lewiston SUM-

dewiston SUM-
That President of ours is good stuff
The merits of the negro segregation
problem, as it appears in the Depart
ment offices in Washington are one
thing. The way you are going to get
up against the man who happens to
be President of the United States is
another thing. That other thing is
what had the floor at the White House
yesterday.
Bully for the man that won't be
bullied-not even by people who voted
for him.
And that won't be observation-disclosures
even by black men.
Even the President of the United
States has rights. And not so stuck
on his job but he will stand up for his
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
A Missouri Bridegroom.

lhdnSaS lily liIHeSy
This Is the way Clinton sends EN- away
when they marry: I'VE wish to call the
attention that the last seen of the groom
was when he left Clinton carrying the
marriage certificate and handsome gold
watch. which was present for the bride,
and that arrangements have been made
for their housekeeping here. The occus
patton of Clarence is, while the season
Is on, chicken picking. while he is an ex-
cellent painter and paper hanger. Inherit
ing this from his father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

on Friday and that this food is just
as nourishing as lean meat and if
eaten with bread, potatoes and other
vegetables will supply all the needs of
the body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

Tod Sloan, the famous American
jockey, is at the front with the French
Red Cross. driving motor amfulances.
He was rejected as a soldier, but be-
ing an expert motor driver, vas i'm
mediately accepted by the medical au-
thorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
Menace of Milk Bottles

The Kansas City Star sounds this
warning; "A very large share Of the
bottles in which milk is delivered in
Kansas City are not sterilized. That's
the statement of the women who have
been looking into the situation for the
consumers league. Well, You ask,
what of it? What's the difference?
The difference is just this: EpideInics
can be spread by unsterilized bottles,
Milk is delivered in a home where
there is typhoid or diphtheria or scar
let fever. The bottles are collected
and washed. They look clean, but the
germs that cause the disease may be
still on them. These germs are killed
only by boiling water. Unless the bot
ties are boiled they may carry the
germs of infectious diseases to the
next family where they are delivered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

bales in the corresponding period last
season.
Advices from Chicago stateithat the
Studebaker Cooperation hast sold to
the British government 5000 wagons
and equipment, 10000 sets Of harness
and $4,000 saddles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

AS a result of various factors in
GLIDING the high cost Of living, the
European war and last Of all the
quarantine on the Chicago stock
yards, New York is in a fair way to
achieve the title Of the country's larg-
est fish eating city. Already a circu-
lar has been issued to the purchasing
public by the mayors food supply
committee on the subject of Ash. This
circular will be distributed through
out the public schools and is one Of a
series in campaign of education to
teach children and through them their
mothers, the value of various food
stuffs and how to buy them. The habit
OF eating fish on one fixed day week
is' according to the circular, foolish.
II points out that fish Is just as ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
Where the Editor Saw EN-.

| We knew it! At last therere wearing
| EN-, mems socks. Rubber neck? Nope,
saw 'em in the fashion sheets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

dren and his family is constantly re-
ferred to as the half dozen Eggs. He
claims his yolk is too heavy to be
borne"
"why doesn't he lay for his tormen-
tors?"
TT appears that he did once and got
beaten, whipped to a froth. Poor egg
could barely scramble home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
Unpleasant Amputation.

Unpleasant Amputation.
De Carve-I performed a very distaste-
full operation this morning.
De Bolus-Indeed! What was 1t?
De Carve-A wealthy patient made me
cut something off his bfil.-Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
His Trouble

What is the matter with WON
BATH"
1.-The doctor says the salts in his
body are below normal"
Il always. thought he was entirely
too fresh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

Hens His Application.-"He Here's a
Swiss named Egg who lives in New
York petitioning to have his name
changed"
Sort of an egg shake, Ell! What's
the trouble?"
He and his wife have four chill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
His recommendation.

How many hotels here?' asked the
man who had just left the train.
Two" answered the man who was
standing on the platform.
(which would you recommend"
We'll. I'm stopping at the Horns
woggle Hotel. I'd recommend the other
one. Seattle acknowledgement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Moore of
10 School street, Biddeford, who cele-
brateo the 55th anniversary Oct. 81, by
taking trolley trip to Portland,
where they passed the notable we'd
ding anniversary day. by calling on
the relatives of Mrs. Moore, are both
young in heart and enjoy the company
of young people for whom they always
have a pleasant word. Mr.. Moore was
born April 10, 1886, in Chesterville.
Mrs. Moore was born in 1912 IN Scar
boro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

One of the best things in process of
being worked out in the Kennebec
valley is the plan for public play
ground at Richmond. The people have
taken hold of the idea with their ac-
customed enthusiasm and energy and
the project can almost be said to be
seen to grow daily. An association
has been formed, of which Major
Charles B. Day and Editor VIM F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14
Maine Gossip

w. c.. Spaulding, Caribou's pioneer
hardware merchant, seems to have a
knack of keeping his employees long
time-a thing that an employer can
hardly do unless he is very consider
ate of his employees. Henry M. Shaw
has been on his pay roll for Al years,
Major A. w. Spaulding has worked in
the store 40 years, Mitchell Trusty for
81 years and Joseph Raymond IL
years, an aggregate of 100 years for
four men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

Another of Names mysterious
shooting affairs is told in the following
items in the West Newfield column
in the Ossipee Valley Herald:
Mrs. Scott Libby shot deer a short
time ago also their hired man. We
understand that Mrs. Libby is quite
elated over her skill at shooting
We hear that Mr.. Scott Libby was
shot in the arm Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

Dunnam are president and secretary
and every member is a live one. The
plan is to buy "a suite BILE tract CT land
ana nt 1T up as public, free play
ground for the use of all who enjoy
out-of-doors sports and games and
the support already assured makes it
a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-14

November 2, 1864, was a happy da,
Tor about $50 discharged Maine sol
dfers who arrived that day at Port
land and left by trains for their homes
In various parts of the State.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
THOM PSON

Miss Clara Burrell, the organist of the Baptist church is sick at her home in East Putnam with diptheria.
 MT and Mrs. E. E. Rhodes and II Mrs. Josephine Law attended the supper and entertainment at the East Putnam church, Saturday evening. A large number was present. A good supper and lovely entertainment.
 Several children are out of school sick with chicken pox.
 Mrs. Floyd Bowen and Marion spent Tuesday with her mother.
 E E. Rhodes was returning one night last week about 10 o'clock from his work, when part way home he met an essence peddler who was quite H. beral with his extracts, so much so he had to disrobe out on the piazza before entering his house. [
 The Thimble Club held Gentleman $ night at the home of Mrs. John 0. Fox last Thursday evening,
 Miss Ella Ballard, Mrs. Childs and daughter Ruth, were guests of Mrs. Floyd Bowen last Sunday.
 Miss Mowry of New Haven, IS visit ing her sister, Mrs. Allen Soper.
 Mrs. Lilly Babbitt led the B. Y. P. T. Sunday evening kat the Baptist church. the subject was the "Nilfing Workers
 Mrs. George o. Brott was in town last week.
 One smoke a day given up pays for a telephone in your home. adv Middlesex Banking company, SlO0, } per cent. bonds sold by c. +. shaw are proving popular with depositors now that the savings bank is closed.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Annie Bay of Brooklyn was recent guest of Mrs. J. Nj. Paine.
 Mrs Marion Banks of HartfoFd wis. ited her sister, Mrs. Jessie Shead, the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Jordan spent a few days in Boston last week.
 Communion was observed st the Congregational church Sunday.
 Deacon J. NJ. Paine and Superinten- dent C. H. killam were appointed del egates to the convention in Minsted next week. Rev. T.. A. Turner and Miss Nellie Pratt will represent the church at the convention in Boston.
 Prof. Chisholm of Tuskeegee Insti- tute gave an interesting address at the Congregational church Sunday morn- ing. He also spoke to the children during the Sunday school service.
 Mary Chamberlain entertained the members of the Glover Circle at her home last Saturday afternoon. Sub. ject, "The World Family in charge of Mrs. T. A. Turner.
 A missionary meeting will lbe held Novembe Al with Mrs. C. II. killam. Topic, sIn Red Mans Land.' Mrs. Ernest k. Pike will be the leader.
 The shower of Monday was quite se- we're, the llighining doing some dam. age, burning out telephones, etc. SeN- eral trees were struck at the North village and horse killed.t
 The first social of the season was held last Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs J. k. Aldriehsever one hundred being present. A New Eng land dinner was served under the di. rection of the hostesSes, Mrs. Aldrieh, Mrs. J. S. May and Mrs. Chester k. May, and G insisted of coFned beef, pork, vegetables of all kinds, brown bread, rye bread, rolls, pie, cheese and coffee, and It was pronounced excel lent Everett Arnold of New Boston furnished violin music for the enjoy ment of the young people. good sum was added to the treasury.
 A son. Dudley Martin, was born to MT. and M Fs. Paul NJ. Clifford at Quin- ebaug last Friday.
 A good number from here attended the "spook party given by Mrs. liar old Hubbard and Mrs. Frank Perrin at the English Neighborhood Saturday evening, 15e invitations were issued, and nearly all accepted, many coming ten masque,p which added to the en- joyment and mystery of the evening. The Hubbard home was entered oy the subterranean passage, hobgoblins and spooks and witches, stationed every few feet. The decorations were in keeping with all halloween. Refresh .ments were served. Dancing was en- joyed the musicians being from South bridge. It was one of the mostunique parties ever given in town.
 Order your telephone now and have your name in the next telephone book.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
NORTH WOODSTOCK

A missionary meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. l.. H Healey on Saturday of this week at 2.30 D. m. A Ii the ladies are cordially invited to be present.
 The Bishop family expect to leave this week for theit winter home in Boston.
 A horse belonging to the man who recently bought the Dwyer place in the village was struck by lightning and instantly killed last Monday. The horse was out in the field. George Marsh and wife entertained last Sunday Frank Ramsdell, wife and daughter of Thompson and Frank Snow and wife of Southbridge. Ernest Hubbard and bride were ten. dered reception at the Tuesday even. ing meeting of Woodstock Grange. They were presented a sum of money. Refreshments were served. Mir. Hib- bard is a past master and Mrs. Hib- bard the present secretary of the grange.
 A Mems Club was formed last Mon- day evening and meetings are to be held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Rev. F. B. Harrison is president, Irving Paine vice president, w. E. Hammond secretary and 0zias Milligan treasurer.l
 Harry Trask has been engaged as night operator at the Southoridge tele- phone exchange.
 Chester Avery and wife were in town for the weekend.
 Misses Matte Amidown and May Stebbins of SouthbIidge called on friends here last Sunday.
 N D. Skinner and wife left Thurs day for their Florida home where they expect to spend the winter.
 A Halloween party which was at- tended by about 150 people was given at the Hubbard homestead last Satur. day evening by HaEeld Hubbard and wife and Frank Perrin and wife. The guests galned entrance through the cellar and encountered spooks, witches and all kinds of ghostly objects. Jack O lanterns, black cats goblins, etc., were on every hand. Supper was served and oId-fashioned dances en- gagged in.
 u Miss l.. A. Mcfarland has left town for the winter-
 Mrs. Cyrus w. ,Potter has been spending several days with relatives in Eastford.
 Miss Maude Healey spent last week in Boston and vicinity.
 You can afford a telephone. Call the local office and find out why. adv
 The first meeting of the club will be held Wednesday evening at Society hall, at which time there will be de. bate, probably upon the Mexican ques- ton. Everybody is cordially invited to attend, especially the ladies.
 Middlesex Banking company, sl00, per cent. bonds sold by G. K. Shaw, are proving popular with depositors now that the savings bank is closed.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
ABiNoToN

MT. and Mrs. Booth from Chicago are at Charles smiths.
 Mrs. Albert Potter is to have the La dies Aid Society this Thursday.
 There was most terrlne thunder storm Nov , and one Oct. 29 wtth hali that left banks in the corners and were there in the morning.
 Miss E. E. Rickard entertained the Barnstable Club of Boston of twenty members at Halloween party ana over Sunday. A jolly time surely. Rev. Sherrod Soule preached at the Congregational church sunday.
 A telephone in your home means protection. Are you proteetedE auN Middlesex Banking company, sloo, 5 per cent. bonds sold by G. l. shaw, are proving popular with depositors now that the savings bank is closed.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT November 6 1914
WEST GLOUCESTER

Walter A. Hawkins made a trip to Pittsburgh last week Wednesday.s
 Mrs. Harry Flint of Providence has been spending several fdays st her mothers, Mrs Hannah Smith, return ed to her home in Providence Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. N. Place called on friends in Putnam Sunday
 Mrs. Jenner of East Putnam was the guest ot Mrs. Wheaton Wednesday of last week.
 Walter IHaw kins has started his board mill on the farm of Ira Munyan in East Putnam.
 Willie Place and Willard Place were in Providence Friday.
 Mrs. II. E. Smith entertained Mrs. Nellie Brown of Danieison the past week.
 Mrs. Cyrus Place was in Providence Thursday lo attend the funeral Of her aunt, Mrs. Mary X. iBRrgeSS, widow of Albert w. Burgess, who died in North Scituate.
 Mr and Mrs. (. NJ. Reach enter. tained Edward stanley aud Horace Reach Of Providence sunday
 Mrs. Cynthia Sweet and Mrs. Maha. Ia Sweet of ChepaeRet spent Sunday with Mrs. H. E. smith.
 John Chester and wife. and John Chester, Jr. and wife, and RasSellMass as ehafieur, from Providence, were the guests of C. M. Reach and wife oue- day.
 Over 60o, coo telephone calls are pas. sed daily in Connecticut. This gives an idea of the every day value of the service. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
WOODSTOCK

The annual harvest supper was iheld iE the chapel Friday evening and at- tended by about 100 people. The sup per was satisfactory, the musical pro- gram by the Misses sSpalding, Miss Hinrichs and Miss Foye was entertain ing and the decorations and weird story told by Mrs. Harrison in Sthe darkness were appropriate to the hal- loweien season..
 MT. and Mrs. Martin of Pawtuctset spent few days early in the week with their daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hsr- Vey.
 John Clark and wife and Dr Spal9- ing and wife were in Springfield Sue- day to attend friends funeral.
 Miss Ethel Spalding has accepted g position as teacher in Melrose, Mass.
 John Masters of Syracuse has been 8 recent guest at Dr. Spalding's.
 Mrs. E. Coehrane recently entertain ed cousins from Canterburg.
 Henry Child and wife returned Tut sday from vacation in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Jessy McClallan is to spend a few weeks with Miss Edith Hall in HldtSi pllIds
 The Hardy, Richardson, Hinrichs and C. W. Bowen homes haze been closed for the winter.
 Mrs. Richardson and Misa Dorothy are with Miss Elinor MathewsOn in PomfFet for few weeks.
 Miss Ida Spalding spent few days in Syracuse this week
 The library during the winter will only be open one afternoon each week, Thursdays from to 4.
 Mrs. Sarah CoIvin and daughter Of Worcester visited Mrs. william Gai- iup this week.
 Mrs. Williamson is visiting in Ekonk.
 The following pupils of District l had perfect attendance for the month Of October: Clarence and Kenneth An drews, Charles Cady, Alma and Carl Carlson, David Danielson, Lester Gal lup, sFrank and Gladys Harrington, Beatrice Healey, William Hughes, Oscar Nelson, Harry Rutishauser, Hjalmar and Werner Swanson, Lydia Taber, Harold and Mary Wilcox, Eos dick Harrison. Per cent of attendance 97 26 First grade has been taught TO words up 10 Nov. lst. Result of test as follows. Lester Gallup ITO words, Kenneth Andrews 16s words, Oscar Nelson l67 words.
 Anna E. Nelson, teacher.
 The next telephone directory will go to press on November 50th. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
WEST woo osTocK

A dance was given MT. and Mrs. Mowry Ross, Jr., in Lyceum hall on Thursday evening of last week. Miss Mary Ross of Putnam presided at the piano. About thirty five invited guests were present. Refreshments ot cake and coffee were served.
 Miss Grace Sumner spent Sunday at her home here.
 The Baptist church at Aest Wood stock and the church at South Wood stock have arranged to secnre the same pastor for both places. Beginning Nov. 10th H. D. Baker will preach at South Woodstock al l0.45, service at the church here being at .3e ?. m
 F.J. Williamson of Hartford was in town on Sunday.
 Miss Sue Winslow has been spend- ing few days with Miss MaUde Per Tin.
 J. M. Perrin recently purchased 8 Franklin touring ear.
 Misses Ellen and Laura Williams left on Sunday for Hartford where they will spend the winter.
 Miss Alice Johnson of Putnam was rhe guest of John Perrin and wife on sunday.
 Mrs. Lydia Williams and Miss Mary Williams have returned to thelr nome in Hartford after spending several weeks in town.
 Miss Annette Johnson Of Putnam was in town on Sunday.
 Miss Esther Davidson was The guest of Miss Blanche StoutenbuTgh on sun day.
 You can laugh at the weather ii you have a telephone in your home. adN
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
EASTFORD

Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Miller of West Thompson were in town last week.
 Rev. G. c. Scrivener of Norwich, district superintendent of the Norwich district, held quarterly conference at the Methodist church Saturday even ing and preached in the Methodist church Sunday at 10.45 6. m. Rev. j. k. Miller of West Thompson brought him over and was entertained at his daughters, Mrs. Charles Glark's. MT. Scrivener was entertained at ithe par sonage.
 Charles Johnson of Southbridge spent Sunday and Monday with his mother.
 Welcome Davis was elected repres- entative and J. Melvin Tatem senator at election Tuesday.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Con- gregational church held baked bean supper in the chapel Wednesday eNen- ing, Mrs. David Carpenter, Mrs. D. T. Clark and Mrs. ;. H. Snow acting as hostesses.
 The Christian Endeavor meeting was conducted Sunday evening by Frank Barber of Putnam, president of the Danielson Christian Endeavor Union and supervisor of the Thomp- son, Eastford and Woodstock schools. Special music was rendered by the choir and Mr. Barber sang solo ac- companied at the piano by Mrs. Bar ber The meeting was very interesting and helpful.
 Gilbert Deane and wife and Pru- dence, William Warren and wife, Miss Marguerite Bos worth and George Bow. en and Oliver were in Putnam Satur- day.
 Allie Marcy, wife and family and Miss Laura Burgess of Putnam visited friends here Sunday.
 Misses Hattie and Kate Bicknell and Mrs. Charles Deans entertained Miss Talmadge of Canada Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
 Got your coal in? How about your telephone? adV
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-06
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

A Halloween entertainment was given by the pupils of the Valley school last Saturday evening. About fifty visitors were present. The school house was lighted by Jaek-oiIanterns and a Victor igraphophone furnished the music. The parts were all well rendered and several present expressed desire for another gathering at the schoolhouse in the near future.
 s. B. Tifit and wife from Hillside Farm, Westford. spent last week with their daughter, Mrs. A. N. Hammond.
 Carl Kenyon from Willimantic spent The week end with relatives here.