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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Samuel Vose.

samuel Vose, one of Madison's best
known and respected business men
died Saturday noon at his residence
on Nichols street after a critical III
ness of sin weeks Mr.. Vose was a
native of West New Portland. He wos
the son of DR.. Samuel Vose. who for
NUMBER OF years was a well-known
somerset county physician. He at
tended the schools of his native town
and in the latter part of his teens
went to sea. After sailing over a.
part of the world Mr.. Vose returned
to his native town. Early in the war
OF the Rebellion he enlisted in the
United States navy, serving on the
flagship Minnesota, and during this
time witnessed the famous fight Of
the Monitor and Merrimac. After
leaving the navy Mr.. Vose returned
again to his native town and married
Miss Eta Brackley. A little later he
moved to Portland and for several
years served as an official at the State
Reform school. After the death of his
wife Mr.. Vosc went to Massachusetts
and for two years was engaged in the
restaurant business. He then return
ed to New Portland. where he opened
store and also served as postmaster
for several years. At this time Mr..
Vose was married to Miss Stella
Norton of Kingf1eld A little over 2S
years ago he moved to Madison and
opened shoe store on the Arson side
of the river, but a year later moved
his business to the Madison side.
Since that time with the exception of
a brief residence in New Sharon Mr..
Vose has conducted shoe business
continuously until October, 1912, when
he retired from business on account
Of Ill health. The last 16 years Mr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
"MOther" Jones Is
Arrested on Return
To Trinidad, Colo.

Trinidad, Col. Jan. 12.-"Mother Mar
tina Jones, strike leader. who was deport-
ed from the southern Colorado coal fields
Jan. by the militia, returned to Trini-
dad today from Denver. AS soon as her
presence was learned by the military au-
thorities she was arrested and taken to
the San Rafael hospital. where she was
held incommunicado.
Mother" Jones left the train at the
outskirts of Trinidad and later appeared
at a local hotel. She was arrested by a
detail of state troops, hurried out OF the
hotel, placed in an automobile and whiri-
ed through the streets with cavalry es-
cort galloping at full speed in front and
behind the machine.
Several coal mine strikers lined the
streets and cheered wildly while Moth
err Jones waved her hand in response.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
New Organ Resounds for list
Time in Bethany Church.
N.E.0.P. Installation -RehearSalS
For High School Entertainment
Marriages...HistoricaI Dept...1ther
Notes Of the Day About Town.

Bethany people had reasons for re-
joicng Sunday when for the first time
services were held in the auditorium and
the new Estey organ was heard for the
first time. People from other churches
helped the Bethany people to celebrate
the occasion and the church was full at
the morning service to it's seating capaci-
ty. Mrs. c. NJ Lambert presided at the
new organ and Mrs. Agnes Steward was
the soloist This music was supplement-
ed by chorus of young ladies made up
of Misses Alice Written, Isabel Thomas,
Effie Nye Helen Merriam, Dorothy Day,
Verna Abbey. Airline Burnor, Marie
Fletcher, Ruth Nelson. The pastor took
for his text, Thy Goo Has Commanded
Thy Strength" Psalms 6S:2S and in place
of the grand anthem the hymn, Beth
any Home specially composed and
dedicated to the church, was sung. In
the afternoon the Sunday school Institute
was held in the vestry in conjunction
with the other churches and the sreak-
ers were Mrs. Dunbar of 1opsham,
Rev. l.. G.. March of Vassalboro, F. Weir
of Portland, and Harry Plummer of
Fairfield. In the evening the Institute
was continued at the Methodist church
with the same speakers and vocal solos
were furnished by Mr.. March with Mrs.
Ethel Ames accompanist.
Guest night will be observed by the
Sorosis Tuesday evening in the munich
pal court room. The other clubs have
been invited, with gentlemen. Mrs. Nor
rill Hamlin of Portland will give a lee
ture on Revolutionary Mexico" Mrs
Hamlin is daughter of the late ex-
Governor Lot Morrill,.
Miss Lola Goodwin. formerly deputy
clerk in the register of deeds office, now
of Pittsfield, passed Sunday with her
father. Llewellyn Goodwin.
Carrabassett Lodge No "a, I. o. o. F.,
will have it's installation Wednesday eve
ming Refreshments will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
GALE ovERTURNs FIRE TRUCK.
Pins Five Firemen Underneath at
Providence, r. !.

Providence. R. l.. Jan. IA heavy
three-horse hitch hook and ladder truck
was overturned by heavy gust of wind
as it was responding to an alarm of fire
early this evening and five firemen were
pinioned under it. One ladderman, Frank
Quidly, was seriously injured, the 9TH
ers were bruised and scratched up. The
fire was of little consequence, being con-
fined to a chimney. The truck was turn
ing from Ormsb street into Black when
the wind. blowing about go miles an hour,
caught it broadside and overturned 1t,
badly DAMAGING 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

dition. According to General Oretga,
no military executions have occurred.
Only 1000 rebels occupy the houses.
Others are scattered over the coun-
try on foraging expeditions. About
5000 have already been sent toward
Chihuahua.
Major McNamee, commanding the
United States troops, having received
orders from Brig Gen. Bliss from San
Antonio to remove to the nearest rail-
road station all the Federal soldiers
and civilians now being held in Presi-
dio, the crowd of more than 1000 refu-
gees and soldiers will probably march
soon. For Maria, Tex, 81 miles over
a mountain road. All the refugees are
to be put to work preparing their own
camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
WOULD GO INTO BUSINESS.
In Case of Thaw's Release on Bail, He
Would Probably Go to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 12.-Rogert
O'Mara, trustee for the estate of Har-
ry X. Thaw. and his confidential ad-
wiser. said today that while no def
mite plans had been formed for Thaw,
if he is released on bail, he would
probably come to Pittsburg and go
into business.
Court action to establish Thaws
sanity in Pennsylvania will be re-
opened" declared O'Mara. He has
the ability to start and maintain a
successful business and he will do it,
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Continued from Page One.)
wan, pending the final disposition of the
habeas corpus proceedings in the federal
court. 1t was suggested by one that it
might be advisable for the prisoner to
keep out of New York, as he might be
detained there on some technieality
though he probably would be able later
to obtain his release by writ OF habeas
corpus. =5+.-f4==....H5
BY order of Judge Aidrich, copies of
the commissions report were forwarded
by the court cleark today to counsel in
the case. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

and preserve all objects and things per-
tanning to the life and history of the
town and these to be loaned or given to
the public library. This would include
pictures, books. pamphlets and anything
that deals with the life of the town.
The marriage intentions Of Theodore
Vigue and Mary Lessor were announced
at st. Mary's church Sunday.
The Bethany Guild met at the home of
Mrs. Van Nelson Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Pres. White TeIearaphs Protests.

Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. Fits an out
rage against the constitutional liberty OF
our people," declared John p. White,
president of the United Mine Workers OF
America, when told of the arrest by the
militia of Mother Mary Jones at Trim
dad, Col, this afternoon.
Mr. White said he had telegraphed
protests against Mother Jones arrest
to President Wilson, Secretary of Labor
Wilson and Gov. Ammons of Colorado
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
JEROME DELIVERS OPINION.
Decision Doesn't Affect Main Issue,
Say "Nemesis."

New York, Jan. 12.-William Trav-
ers Jerome, special attorney for New
York state in its efforts to bring Har-
ry K. Thaw back to Matteawan, said
today that the action of the New
Hampshire Commission in finding
Thaw sane would not affect the main
issue. Except that it may afford Thaw
the opportunity of reaching some for
eign country from which he cannot be
extradicted or of killing some man.
said jerome, the report of the COM
is of no consequence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

MI and Mrs. Charles Emery of An
son ieft town Monday morninp far
Lewiston. where Mrs. Emery ayna ~
con nuefso a surgical operation at the
''ral Maine General hospital.
fora r. ii. Means went Monday
toie'iooh TO Bingham to assist ar The
iuiieIai OF Mrs. Susan Preble. Mr.
+ reoie was member of the Mails
congregational church and was WI,
hf'own by many of the older resiaaat -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

Vose was located in the store now oc
cupied by Fl. S. Dyer. For a time af-
ter leaving the store Mr.. Vose par
italy regained his health, and was not
confined to his home until the first of
December. Since that time he has
failed rapidly. Mr. Vose was a strong
advocate of prohibition and was an
active worker in the Maine Civic
League, serving as one of the directors
for the past few years. In politics Mr.
Vose was a Republican, serving as a
member of the Madison town commit
tee, yet he never hesitated to support
a clean man regardless of party if he
deemed ii for the best interest Of the
community. He was a member of N.
A. Weston Post, G.. A. r., and one of
the officers of the Somerset County
Veterans Association. He was a mem
Der Of the Madison Methodist church
and took an active part in all that
pertained to it's welfare. For a nun
Der Of years he has served as chair
man of the board of trustees and
member of the official board Of the
church. He also took a deep interest
in the missionary work of the church
and gave substantial aid to a number
of benevolent enterprises in quiet
way. Mr.. Vose was also for a number
of wears one of the directors of the
North Arson Campmeeting Association
and served as business manager. He
was we'll known throughout this sec
ton of the State. Besides a widow Mr..
Vose leaves two daughters, Miss
Agnes Vose of the Maine Conference
Deaconess Home in Portland and
Miss Grace Vose of this place; and
one son, S. n. Vose, also of Madison;
two sisters, Mrs. 3. F. Walton of West
Somerville, Mass; and Mrs. Charles
Ripley of Marion, Mass; one brother,
John T. Vose of Madison.
The installation ceremonies of Ken
nebec Valley Grange We're held Sat-
urday evening and the following list
Of officers were installed by District
Deputy w. B. Whittier of Skowhe-
gan: Master, Geo. Fletcher; oVerseer,
E. A. Weybrant; lecturer, John Chand-
Ter; steward, Charles Merry; assistant
steward, o. NJ. Hilton; chaplain, Mrs.
Bertha Head; treasurer, Mark Gray;
secretary, Mrs. May Dinsmore; Ceres,
Mrs. Minnie Fletcher; Pomona, Mrs.
L. A. Weybrant; Flora, Mrs. c. Mer-
ry; lady assistant steward, Mrs. Q.
M. Hilton. After the installation came
brief speeches and an Oyster supper
was served in the banquet hall. There
will be a special meeting of the
Grange on JAN 81, and State Master
Stetson will be present and give an
address.
Miss Edith Whitney. who has been
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington
for few days, returned TO Bingham
Monday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Live Stock Lost in
Presque Isle Fire.

Pressure Isle, Me, Jan. 12.-Ten head
of cattle and other live stock were
lost in fire which destroyed the farm
buildings of Horace Nelson, tonight.
The loss was $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
DAILY. KENNEBEC- JOURNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 1914.

would lead him back into his dangerous
self. He concluded his statement by say
ing that "Thaw is highly insanse and
dangerous"
Expressing directly opposite view to
that of DR.. Flint, DR.. Britton ID. Evans,
superintendent of the New Jersey institu-
ton for insane, said that the commits
sion's report confirmed his testimony CIV
en- at hearings where Thaw's sanity was
at stake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

the Pittsburg Federals have sent to
my players. / might add that these
players were not offered as much as
they are getting in organized base
ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

The marriage intentions of Howard
Larracey of Skowhegan and Gladys Cor
son of Madison were filed Monday at the
town clerks Office.
A musical concert was given Monday
evening in the Congregational church
under the direction of Rev. T. II. Wilson
The program consisted of: Instrumental
trio by Miss Sue Winchell of Brunswick.
Elise Fellows White and Faith Harris OF
Skowhegan; baritone solo, Howard r.
Stevens, Portland cello solo, Miss Sue
Winchell; soprano solo, Mrs. Marion
Drake-Flanders; violin solo, Mrs Elise
White.
The death of Mrs. Arthur Lacroix, for
merly of this town, was reported here
Monday from Canada; also Mrs. Mary
Buteau.
w. L. Powers. principal of the Ma
chias Normal school, was here Monday
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Gerrish.
A special day of prayer is to be OBJ
served by the Clementine Weston w c.
T. L. Thursday afternoon in Heselton
hall. The schools in the lower grades
will be closed at that time to give the
pupils and teachers a chance TO attend
the meeting.
Mrs. Celeste Roullard accompanied the
three children of Joseph Michaud to
Quebec Monday. where the children will
be placed in home on account of the
sickness of the mother.
The installation of the officers of n. L.
o. P. took place Monday evening. the
work being done by Mrs. Alice Pierpont
of Madison. The officers elected are:
Past warden, Frank Ackley; warden, w
r. Mabon; vice warden, Ava V. Sheri-
dan: Sec, Jennie Lewis; Fin. Sec, NJ. B.
Heseltons Treas, w. B. Steward; guide
Helen Knight Refreshments and enter
tainment followed the work
Adam Simpson. who has been in Bridg-
ton for the last two weeks visiting his
son, William Simpson, and family, re-
turned home Saturday. Mrs. Simpson
will return home at the end of the week
The rehearsas for the "Pinafore" a
play that is to be gwen by the High
school, will begin this week under the di-
rection of E. E. Towne. musical instruc-
tor The play will occur some time dur
Ing the spring term. The costumes to be
used are those originally prepared for
amateur work by President Wood of the
American Wooden Co. About 100 pupils
sf the school will be in the play.
The following wills were filed Monday
At the probate office TO be acted upon at
he opening of the January term of
court Tuesday: Carrie Reynolds, late of
Canaan; Philander Newton, late of Jack
man: Martin Lafountaine, late of Show
hogan; and John Futter, late of New
Brunswick.
The next meeting of the Clementine
Weston w. c. T. U. will come Tuesday.
Leader. Miss Gertrude Weston Hesel-
ton hall has been engaged as permanent
headquarters for the union. The subject
will be How European Countries Are
Dealing with the Temperance Problem"
Miss Mary Wentworth is sick with
pneumonia.
e. E. Towne and son purchased a thor
oughbred Guernsey COW Saturday to add
to their newly acquired herd They now
have IL head of this stock and are nego-
tiating for more. They plan to make
this farm one of the best Guernsey farms
In. the State and will run 1t for stock and
dairy purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Whole Family Frozen to Death.

Jauer Prussian Silesia, Germany, Jan.
ia Russian family comprising seven
persons, who had been employed in the
vicinity of this town, were frozen to
death today while tramping back to Rus
STA In a snowstorm to save railroad fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Spaulding White.

The latest marriage recorded that is of
interest to people in this vicinity is that
Of Ralph Byron Spaulding and Miss Inez
White. who were married at the Congre-
gational parsonage at Norridgewock,
Rev. Robert L. Sheaff performing the
ceremony. Mr.. Spaulding is employed in
the shoe shop as machinist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

the sufferers from the floods. many of
whom have lost practically everything
they possessed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13

Plans are now progressing to found a
historical department in Skowhegan and
Henry A. Wyman Of Boston, formerly of
skowhegan, has offered s100 towards the
project. The idea suggested is to collect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-13
Rodrioue-Ma

Alton s. Rodrique and Lottie Mae Ma
thieu were married at St Marys church
Monday morning at ! clock by Rev FIR.
j. E. Desjardns The couple will live in
Skowhegan. the groom being a plumber.
He is a son of Samuel Redriaue and the
bride is the daughter of Joseph Paradis.
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CENTRAL EUROPE.

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5000 FUGlTlVES TAKEN 81 MILES.
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STRIKE is WEAKENED.

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AGAINST THAW'S RELEASE.

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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
CHRISTMAS TREE.

Through the influence of an ener-
getic church worker, Mr.. George
Bachelor, of Memphis, about seventy
five small children of Ravenscroft and
vicinity were made CAD and enjoyed
the spirit of Christmas.
The Junior Missionary Auxiliary of
Grace church, Memphis. became in
terested through Mr.. Bachelor and
sent to the ladies of Ravenscroft
Chapel, who furnished the holly tree,
the decorations for the tree, nuts
oranges, candies and cakes. The tree
was placed in the chancel of the
church and curtains drawn until the
appointed time. Hon. T. j. Watkins
addressed the children and explained
in a very impressive manner the
meaning of Christmas and the story
of the Christ-child. Mrs John
Beavers rendered several vocal solos
also Mr.. John jackson, other numbers
equally appreciated were given.
The children enjoyed the tree and
when the program closed they re-
luctantly left the chapel which was
decorated beautifully in the Christmas
colors and candles were burning on
the tree and altar.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
vANMATRE-sHoAF WEDDING.

Mr.. Charles Shoaf, of Ashport,
Tenn, and Miss Elizabeth VanMatre,
of Clinton, Ill, were married at the
home of the bride in that place on
Thursday of last week at o'clock.
The house was beautifully decorated
in Christmas colors for the occasion
and the very impressive double-rinp
ceremony was said by Rev. DIR. Bur
reH, rector of St. Johns church. Gin
ton, bein gwitnessed by quite a mum
Der of friends Of the bride.
Mrs. Howard Flowers, of this CITY.
sister of the groom, was among the
attendants. Little Helen Groat, sis
ter Of the bride, was ring bearer. and
the bride was given away by her faith
er, Mr.. John Groat. The bride and
groom were the recipients of hand
some collection Of presents.
Mr.. nnd Mrs. Shoaf and Mrs. Flow
ers arrived here from Clinton Friday
night at 1880 o'clock. The bride
and groom are located temporarily at
the home of Mrs. Bessie Downing.
The groom's many friends in this
county, his native heath, wish for him
self and bride the greatest happiness
and prosperity.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31

The many friends of DIR. A. c..
McCabe will be grieved to hear of
his wife's serious illness at her home
in Dyersburg. Mrs. McCabe was
stricken with paralysis and is in a
very critical condition. 1t is to be
hoped that she will recover and in
time be restored to good health.
Esq. G. r. Ellis, of Munford, was
among the visitors in the city on
Wednesday of last week. Esq. Ellis
performed the ceremony on the pre-
ceding Sunday evening at $50
o'clock uniting Mr.. E. A. Byars, of
Blytheville, Ark, and Miss Leona
Boothe, of the Munford vicinity, the
ceremony taking place at the brides
home.
Mr.. r. H. Davidson, of the Simon
ton neighborhood, and Mrs. Mary D.
Burlison, of Detroit, were married
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of Mr.. S. D. Beaver in the 4th
district, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. J. B. Hill, of Dyersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson left after the
ceremony for a few days stay in
Memphis, after which they will re-
turn for a short stay at the brides
home before going to the home of the
groom. The groom is a highly re-
spected and prominent citizen of his
community and his bride is a most
estimable lady and both have the best
wishes of numerous friends.
Mrs. Minerva Payne, notice of
whose serious illness appeared in this
paper last week, died at her home in
the vicinity of Oak Grove Wednesday
morning at 1 o'clock, her death being
principally due to the infrmities of
age, being nearly 80 at the time of
her passing away. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted at her home at
noon Wednesday by Rev. J. E. Miles.
of the Baptist church, after which
the interment took place in Indian
Creek cemetery. Mrs. Payne was
born and reared in this county and is
survived by a son and two daughters.
We stated in our last issue that
DR.. V. H. Price had been appointed
to the position of examiner for the
Business Mems Association, of Chica-
go. The impression seems to have
been created in some quarters that
DR.. Price would move away from Gov
ington, which is an erroneous one, as
the doctor has no such intention what
ever. The above named institution
is health and accident association
and he is a consulting examiner for
the district.