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Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
Hill Crest
THIS POPULAR SUMMER HOTEL
HAS MANY GUESTS.
Items of Interest to the Tourist at
the Hotel.

Items of Interest to the Tourist at
the Hotel.
During the past week many new
names were added to the hotel reg
lister, so that at the present time all
Many of those that registered this
week are to remain until after Labor
Day and several intend to remain
until Sept. Is. The hotel will remain
open until late in September and
during this ideal month several will
come for their annual visit Many
tourists consider this the finest
time of the whole season to visit
the island and each year we find
many familiar faces here. The
guests during the past week have
enjoyed several sailing parties and
one day last week large party I'M
der the leadership of Mr.. Christie
Weyer of Worcester, Mass, sailed
over to Peaks Island, where they
spent considerable time at that re-
sort and later went to Cape Eliza
beth The outing was a fine success
and the happy company returned to
the hotel in time for supper. The
usual dance and card parties are in
vogue and all the guests are enjoying
happy summer.
Two well known guests that re-
ceived a glad welcome on their ar
rival last Saturday were Mrs.
Stephen Holmes Of Newton, Mass,
and her daughter, Miss Marjorie
Holmes. Both ladies have been reg
ular tourists at the hotel for a great
many years and they have many
friends among the families in the
cottage colony
Mr.. John Montieth, Jr., of Newark
n. j., well-known barrister in that
city with Offices at Union building, 9
Clifton street, registered here recent
ly for his annual outing. His many
friends at the hotel were pleased to
welcome him back again.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Hoke and son
Russell A. Hoke, of Harrisburg, Pa,
were among the arrivals of last week.
The family are enjoying their first
visit to the hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. Christie Viewer. of
Worcester, Mass, who are staying at
the chill Crest" arranged for a lob
ster supper Tuesday last, to which
party Of seventeen from the house
were hidden. This was served in
private dining room and it was the
Continued on page 81
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The Woodbine.

On Monday night of last week a
very delightful dance was given at
this popular hotel, which was we'll
attended by the guests and cottag-
ers. The evening passed very en-
joyably, the music being furnished
by Miss Jessie Cox, Miss Katharine
Dobson and Miss Stewart This
dance, as we'll as the one held earlier
in the season, was the occasion for
much enjoyment and those who at
tended all reported that they had
never enjoyed themselves better than
as guests of Mrs. Sinnett during that
evening. Ia
Social parties of an informal ma
ture are being held here almost ev-
cry evening. Dancing and singing
are very popular as well as games of
various kinds, and not only the guests
at the hotel, but residents from out
side as well, help to make things
merry by joining in the festivities.
DR.. A. G. Getchell Of Worcester,
Mass, arrived here recently and
joined Mrs. Getcheil, who has been
a guest since the middle Of July.
They both expect to stay for some
time to come.
The Woodbine has been enjoying
a very good season this year. The
house has host of steady friends
who come here year after year to
pass their vacations, and no better
Indication OF the high grade Of the
establishment could be given.
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We're among those to register here
last week, who have been visitors
here for several seasons. They hope
to make an extended sojourn here in
accordance with their usual custom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Banks of
Ardmore, Pa, who have been coming
to this house for several seasons are
again registered here, arriving the
first part of this week.
Professor A. o. Lee, of Ann Arbor,
Mich, is recent arrival here. DR..
Lee holds the chair of modern Ian
guages at the University of Michigan.
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High Grade Plumbing.

A good plumber is always one of
the hardest things in the world to
find even in large city. Bailey Is
landers are, then, very fortunate in
having at their disposal such first
class workmen as NJ. Ward and Son.
This firm has given great satisfac-
ton to many of the residents of this
and other islands by their work,
one of the best evidences of this be-
ing the number Of pieces of work
they are called on to carry out each
summer
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TO LET

On Bustin's Island, fine well fur
nished cottage near wharf and sea-
shore. Plenty Of drinking water.
Reasonable rates for week or month.
Miss NJ. E. Patterson, Bustin's Is
land, Maine.
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The Driftwood.

Always one of the most popular
summer hotels in the bay, the Drift
wood has been fulfilling Its reputa-
ton during this summer continually,
and has been having very success
FIJI and prosperous season In every
respect this year. The business done
In July was most satisfactory, but
has been surpassed by that done this
month to considerable extent.
Last week saw many new names
added to the register, all OF whom
are here for considerable stays.
Miss M. 8. Robinson, Miss Jessie
"A. Robinson, Miss Nancy B. Robinson,
Miss Augusta l.. Robinson and MISS
Mary e. Totman, all of philadelphia,
Pa, arrived here last week. me
Misses Robinson have been coming
Go thia house for many years and are
firm friends of the establishment
Miss Anne G. Murnane and MISS
Ellen A. Murnane Of Portland, Conn,
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FOR SALE

BUSTlNS ISLAND. FULLY FUR.
nished seven room cottage with wide
piazza on three sides. Lot contains
nearly 10000 feet with 100 feet shore
front; also four other lots, two Of them
on shore, containing 10000 TT. c. E.
Bacon, SO Howard ST., Waltham, Mass.
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and COTTAGES
MRS. HUMPHREY S. sINNErT. Prop.
Bailey island, Maine.

This popular boarding house was among
the hrst to open It's doors for the enter
the head of the famous Mackerel Cove.
The chambers are large. nicely furnished
and have ocean view. Fine table supplied
with the best obtainable. Bathing, BOAT
ing and Fishing near the house. Open
application.
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CROSS HILL NEWS
MN " &ssM n ,nMs,M Mnsss,E..

Cross Hill, Jan. 19.-The oyster sup
per given by the School Improvement
association Friday evening was a
pleasant as we'll as profitable occa-
sion. The weather was fine, the at
tendance good, and the enjoyment full.
Oysters, crackers, coffee, cake, candy,
etc. were all easily disposed of, and
the whole town seemed interested,
giving all needed help to make the oc-
casion a success. The proceeds will
be used for school improvement.
The next social entertainment an
nounced is the banquet to be given by
the knights Of Pythias next Friday
evening. This, no doubt, will be an
enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Jack Brown, who has taken
charge Of the livery and sales stable,
has moved into the Dr.. Peakc dwelling
on South Main street.
Mr.. E. L. Wells has been quite sick
for some time of jaundice. His con-
dition is still unimproved
AuuL iuIlle WullclOTu Qlcu ratn-
er suddenly at her home two miles out
Of town early Sunday morning. Dur
ing the day Saturday she seemed to
enjoy her usual health. About two
o'clock Sunday morning she was
found on the bed in her room cold in
death. It Is thought she was taken
with grippe, and owing to her advanc-
ed age and feeble condition died al
most Immediately. Miss ,Whiteford
was ninety years Of age and since
the death Of her sister, Katie, twelve
or fifteen years ago, had lived alone,
up to ten days ago when her brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Ern-
est Noffz, moved into the house with
her. Mr. Noffz visited her bedside
Sunday morning to see If she needed
anything when he found that death
had already done his work as above
stated. Miss Patsie was never mar
ried but had always lived with her
maiden sister until the latter's death,
after which she preferred to live at
the old home alone The funeral and
burial rites were held here at Liberty
Springs cemetery Sunday afternoon
conducted by Rev. ]. A. Martin and W.
D. Ratchford.
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TO Attend Greenyille Court.

Sheriff John D. Owings and Mr.. L.
G. Abercrombie left yesterday for
Greenvile where they will stand trial
for killing Lace Goodwin, colorcd, in
tho lower part OF Grcenville county
in the latter part of November. 1t
will be remembered that these officers
shot this negro when they attempted
TO arrest him for burning the barn of
Mr.. M. B. McCucn at Princeton. The
trial will be largely a matter Of form
as tho officers entertain no doubt OF
clearly proving a case Of protection
OF themselves in the discharge OF their
aaday
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His Stomach TROUBLES Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic, would you not like
TO feel that your stomach troubles
were over, that you could eat any kind
OF food you desired without injury
That may seem 80 unlikely to you that
You do not even hope for an ending
Of your trouble, but permit us to as
sure you that 1t Is not altogether i'm
possible. If others can be cured per-
manently, and thousands have been,
why not you? John II. Barker, Of Bat
tic Creek, Mich, Is one Of them. He
says, 81 was troubled with heartburn.
indigestion, and liver complaint until
used Chambcrlain's Tablets, then my
trouble was over" Sold by all dealers.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION.

Nj. Edward McCrady spent Monday
in Columbia on business.
Mr.. C. /. Martin, Of Ware Shoals. Rt.
l, was a visitor in the city last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. II. II. Nelson, who Is now a resi-
dent Of Dtowah, Tenn, has been spend-
ing several days in the city on busi-
ness.
Mr. and Mrs. r.. Foster McCaslan, of
Greenwood, spent Friday and Satur-
day in tho city as the guests of DR.,
and Mrs. II. *. Aiken, returning to
Greenwood Saturday afternoon.
Miss Kate Kilgo, of Greenwood,
spent the weekend in the city as tho
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos r. Nose
ley, on North Harper street.
Miss Donnie Counts left Sunday for
Greenwood to spend several days with
relatives.
Miss Mary Cook, of Iva, has been
visiting friends in Laurens and Clin-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meg. B. Simpson, who
have recently been making their home
in Spartanburg, have moved to Lau-
rens and are boarding at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Bolt. MIR. Simp-
son is the son OF Mr. Harvey Simp-
son, who the older Inhabitants Of the
town will remember lived here some
years ago. Mr.. Simpson will be in
the fertilizer business.
Mrs. Dorroh Peden with her two
children, Of Gray Court, and Mrs.
Peden's sister, Miss Beta Meredith.
stamp clerk at the local post office,
spent Sunday in Greenwood with their
brother, Capt. j. o. Meredith
Miss Rose Lindsay, OF Yorkville,
and Miss Julia Neville, of Clinton, are
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Spratt.
Mrs. Geo. r. Grist, Of Yorkville, ar
rived in the city Sunday to join her
husband, who Is now member of
Tho Advertiser force. Mr. and Mrs.
Grist are boarding at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Douglas Gray.
M. and Mrs. D. G.. Ruckman, OF
Staunton, Va, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Machen in this city. Mrs.
Ruckman Is q sister Of Mrs. Machen.
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s%M#m*M@ eeM#Hs xa,s,a s,@ma szes \, q

Thursday afternoon Mrs. b. l..
Clardy and Miss Beth Shell entertain
ed at a beautiful reception at tho home
Of Mrs. Clardy on West Main street in
honor Of Mrs. Henry M. Shell, one Of
the winters brides. A color scheme
OF white was effectively carried out
both in the decorations Of the homo
and in the refreshments. In the re-
ceiving line with Mrs. Clardy, Miss
She'll and Mrs. Shell were Mrs. II. X.
Aiken, Mrs. A. G. Todd, Mrs. e. Fl.
Wilkes, Mrs. c. NJ, Miller, Mrs. w. E.
Clardy, Miss Emily Meng, Miss Willie
Mae Childress, Miss Rosalie Franks,
Miss Pearl Clardy, Mrs r.. II. Dunlap
and Mrs. James Dunklin. Receiving
in the parlor were Mrs Earl Wilson,
Mrs. w. w. McCucn and Mrs. S. NJ.
Wilkos. Others assisting the hosts
were Mrs. Eloise Shell, Mrs. Connor
Fuller, Mrs. John Nj. Hudgens, Miss
Nell Miller, Miss Emmie Robertson,
of Clinton, Mrs. j. II. league, Mrs. jim
Copeland and Mrs. Collett Griffin, Of
>Clinton Little Miss Eloise Clardy al
so assisted by distributing cards to
tho guests. During the afternoon de-
licious cream and cake, white mints
and coffee were served. Quite a large
number Of guests enjoyed the hospi-
tality OF the evening.
oCS
Wednesday afternoon Miss Willie
Mae 'Childress entertained in delight
full manner in honor Of Mrs. Earl VIII
son. Eleven tables were prepared for
tho game Of forty two and a most en-
ioyable afternoon was spent around
them. Miss Childrcss was assisted
by her sister, Misses Annie Belle and
Bess and Mrs. w. e. Clardy. During
the afternoon a delicious salad course
with coffee and stuffed figs was served
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PRIMARY REFORM TO
RECEIVE ATTENTION
Continued from Page One.)

and proposed outlawing the social
clubs entirely. He would make every
member Of one liable to fine of $500
or imprisonment for six months or
both. This bill, if enacted, will out
law the social clubs entirely and put
them completely out Of business.
Woman Suffrage.
The Spartanburg Senator has sub
mitted proposal for a constitutional
amendment permitting women the
right Of suffrage in school matters and
allowing them to hold the Offices of
school truste and notary public.
The Senate last week killed the
bill by Senator Patterson proposing to
require from male applicants for mar
riage licenses a doctors certificate.
But the eugenic plan is not yet looked
on favorably in this State, according
to the Senate, for they killed the bill.
The hearing on the bill proposing to
gradually raise the age limit for chill
dren working in mills from II to IA
edIS Will uc nclu OH wednesday alter
noon at o'clock, before the Senate
committee on manufacturers. The
hearing on the bill providing a union
passenger station for Spartanburg and
Sumter takes place Wednesday after
noon at the same hour. The Charles
ton commission form Of government
bill will be given public hearing
before the House committee on priv
ilcgcs and elections on Tuesday after
noon at o'clock.
2-Ccnt Passenger Rate.
Senator Earle, Of Greenvllle, Is pre-
pairing to push his bill providing for
n fiat 2-cent passenger rate on all
railroads in South Carolina. This bill
comes over from last session.
An entire absence Of any partisan
politics marked the first week OF the
session. Both so-called factions had
hold Of the olive branch and interest
is now centered In how long the truce
will last. 1t may cease at any moment
or may possibly, In the opinion OF
many, run throughout tho entire ses-
sion. Several OF tho prominent lead
ers on both sides are desrous OF
harmonious session SO some construc-
tive legislation can be put through
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in a new country, but to consider
themselves as much at home as if they
had lived here for years. Mr.. Robert
Roper was also called upon, but asked
that someone else be given his time
on the floor. Mr.. Job Little extended
a welcome in his usual graceful man
ncr and DR.. Schayer was called upon.
The doctor spoke briefly, stating that
he liked things "red hot" the blow
ers understanding the doctor TO refer
to the heated furnace at the glass
works. He also placed himself on the
side Of union labor, saying that as \
usual thing union labor produced bet
ter results. Mr.. Charles Fleming cX-
pressed his pleasure at being present
and thanked the committee for hon
oring him with an invitation, saying
men. Mr.. William Solomon also re-
sDonded to the invitation Of the toast
master and expressed his pleasure at
being present Alderman Thomson
Sdlu NC WAS pledSGu 10 nave Tie SHSS
blowers In the city and said that the
people here would try to make 1t very
pleasant for them. Mr.. Flohr then
told a short story, and he was follow
ed by Rural Policeman Sullivan, Mr.
Tollison, John Bolt, and Supt Blunt,
Of the city public works, all Of whom
made short remarks. oliver, the pic
ture man, after saying a few words,
took a picture Of the gang. Volun-
tary remarks were then called for and
several of the blowers and guests told
stoics and gave their impressions Of
tho city. After recitation by Mr..
Morris, attention was directed to the
good things on the table, complete
justice being done to every dish.
After a toast by Mr.. Albert Dial,
good nights were said, but not before
many expressions OF thanks and good
will had been made. The night was
voted great success.
The boys" wish to thank the mayor
and others for their friendly visit and
express the hope that the friendships
begun will be continued. The glass
blowers are always ready to assist in
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GLASS BLOWERS
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
Yery Pleasant Affair ut Traynham
Guards hrmOry Saturday Evening.

very ileaSnnt Affair mt TruynIlam
Guards ArmOry Saturday Evening,
Saturday evening the local glass
blowers entertained large number
of their friends with genuine old
time Dutch Lunch, the gathering be-
ing held in the Traynham Guards ar
mory. The entertainment was in the
nature of "get-together" affair, tho
glass workers desiring to get into
closer touch with the people and ac-
ttvities Of the city. Before the close
OF. the evenings entertainment they
were made to feel as if they were al
ready "old residents" Of the town.
The tables were prepared for sixty
guests. William Flohr. president Of
the local union here, acted as master
of ceremonies, making very pleasing
presiding officer. He introduced tho
speech making Of the evening, speak
ing of the Dutch Lunch" as q means
OF bringing strangers together and par
ticularly as 1t served to bring the
glass blowers into closer fellowship
with the people of this city. Mr. Flohr
gave a description OF the glass blow
ing trade, mentioning the flourishing
condition of it's organization. He told
OF the great conventions held each
year. when glass blowers from all sec
tions of the country gather to discuss
matters of interest to the order. He
mentioned the few strikes that the
blowers have had but stated that they
had never lost in one In fact, he said,
the glass workers do not advocate
strikes except under exceptional cir
cumstances, stating that the prices for
labor were agreed upon between the
blowers and the manufacturers at a
meeting usually held some time in
August. At this time also all other
differences are settled Mr.. Flohr
closed extending welcome to the in
vitcd guests and bidding them to en-
JOY the evening to the fullest.
Mayor G. M. Babb was then called
on and he responded in a very hap
py vein, saying that he was very glad
to be present and glad to have the
blowers as citizens Of Laurens. City
Clerk Kitchen also spoke few works
saying that he was glad to be present
and expressing the wish to become
better acquainted with the glass work
ers.
Mr.. Albert Dial responded to the call
of the toast-master and spoke Il few
| words OF welcome to the new men,
telling them not to feel as strangers
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any movement for the betterment Of
the city and are always glad to help
worthy causes and to cooperate at
any time or place.
Committee on Lunch: keenan,, Hig-
bee, Doll, Baxter and Edwards
Committee on Entertaining: Morris,
kcll and Dan Doughty.
zone Present"
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Statement OF the Condition OF the
ENTERPRISE BANK,

LOcofcd inf Lnurens. s. G.. nt tho close
OF business Janunry IL. 1914.
Loans and Discounts .$2G4. .596.7S
Ovcrdrafts :. 557.4O
Bonds and Stocks owned by
the Bank 100000
Furniture and Fixtures :. 5,215.25
Banking House 22,4G6.16
Due from Banks and Bank
ers ;. ;. ;. 39,575.64
Currency :. ;. ;. :. :. 6,9S6.00
Gold 195.O0
silver and other Coin :. 3,334.33
Checks and Cash Items ;. 10,256.31
Total :. :. ;. ..$35S, ,1S2.S7
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In ;. 800, 90
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Statement OF the Condition OF the
BANK OF IAURENS,
Located at Lnurens, S. G., at the close
OF business January l3, 1914.


OF business january l3, 1914.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts ;. ..$lG1,9 ,976.95
Ovcrdrafts . ;. :. 3,9SS37
Bonds and Stocks owned by
the Bank :. 100000
Furn;turn and Fixtures :. 100000
Banking HouaG :. :. 22,227 05
Other Real Estate owned. 3O6.75
Due from Banks and Bank
crs ;. :. ;. 23,929.G4
Currency :. ;. ;. :. 9,329.O0
Gold :. ;. :. :. $500
Silver and other Coin 1,037.9l
Checks and Cash Items :. 1885
Other Resources, viz:
Cotton Acct. :. :. ;. ;. 1l,4O939
Total :. :. :. :. ..$24S,933 90
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In :. IS 100000
Surplus Fund :. :. :. ;. 100000
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid ;. :. 4,190SO
Due to Banks and Bankers G,901 so
Dividends Unpaid :. . :. 1900
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check . :. S0,S15.9i
Savings Deposits :. :. :. II 1,S10.5S
Time Certificates Of Deposit 21,9790S
Certified Checks :. :. $500
Cashiers Checks :. ;. :. 44l0|
Bills Payable, including Ger
tificatcs for Money Bor-
rowcd 5000 90
Total =. :. :. .$2lS, ,933O9
State Of South Carolina,
County Of Laurcns. S.
Dof h
icr OF the above named bank, who
being duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement Is a true con-
dition Of said bank, as shown by the
books Of said bank.
RI. X. AIKEN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10Th day Of jan, 1914.
]. ]. Adams,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: o. B. Simmons, W.
r. Richey, J. II. Sullivan, Directors.
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no cure a COD In one Dav

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinne. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money IL 1t fails to cure.
V. w. GROVES s.gnatu;e cn ca2li box. 2sc.
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RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts . .$36, ,56S 80
Overdrafts :. :. :. $50
Furniture and Fixtures :. ! ,554 OS
Banking House :. 2,l5S.4O
Due from Banks and Bank
ers :. :. ). ;. ;. 6,oOG.24
Currency :. :. :. :. :. ;. 1,201 90
Gold :. ;. :. -. :. ;. 1000
Silver and other Coin ;. ;. 58736
Checks and Cash Items ;. 247,27
LiABIL1T1Es:
Capital Stock Paid In IS 20,25O.0
Surplus Fund =. ;. 100000
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. ;. :. . SS5.3S
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check ;. :. ;. :. 2l,l5S.l3
Time Certificates of Deposit 3,i0l,72
! Cashiers Checks :. :. 740.27
Total IS 4S,73S.i5
| State Of South Carolina,
County Of Laurcns. IS.
Before me came &. NJ. Fuller, Cash
| icr of the above named bank, who
/ being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is 4 true con-
dition OF said bank, as shown by the
! books OF said bank.
G. NJ. FULLER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day Of Jan, 1914
w. E. Crisp,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: j. NJ. Simmons, w.
j. Cluck, Y. NJ Boyd, Directors.