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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-28

Gay, moving it to the recently pur-
chased store of Isaac Skillings, VINO
had been postmaster for about 20 years
and had been in trade there for 80 con-
secutive years.
The Goth anniversary of the Bangor
Historical Society will be observed
Wednesday, April 8. The evening pro-
gram will include an illustrated ad-
dress on Archaeological Researches
in Maine by Prof. Warren K. Moore
head of Andover, Mass.
A response has been received in an
swer to the request or appeal for the
receipt for the famous Berwick sponge
cake, which has been forwarded to
the anxious subscriber together with
a generous share of the sample cake
kindly sent with the receipt. Sub
scriber acknowledges them with
thanks, but says: THAT is delicious
cake, but / am sorry to say it is not
just like the original Berwick Sponge.
In fact it is much nicer than the Ber-
wick, the latter being made chiefly to
ceipt?" The receipt sent in, by the
way it came from Waterville lady,
follows:
Three eggs well beaten. Add one and
one-half cup sugar and beat five min
utes. Add one cup flour and beat.
Add one-half cup cold water with a
little more than one-half teaspoon
soda in it. Beat. One-half teaspoon
vanilla. Add second cup -four with
a little more than one teaspoon cream
tartar in it, also one saltspoon salt.
Bake carefully in a moderate oven.
The consoling word is now being
sent out by the wholesale coal dealers
that the April reduction of coal will be
so cents per ton, during that portion
of the year when most Of us don't
use any, that is, from April to Sep
TENDER, when, it is gently limited, the
normal price will be resumed.
The following from the Courier
published at South Pasadena, Cal. will
be of interest to hosts of friends in
Maine:
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ s. Collins Of Read
field, Maine, who have been guests for
few weeks of Mr.. and Mrs. s. H
Morrill, of Meridian avenue, are tc
make their home at Venice. Mr.. Col
Inns has leased st. Marks Island al
Venice and will erect twenty portable
| houses thereon for renting purposes
| He is president of a company which
| has thirty-seven such houses al
| Maranacook, Maine, and the success
| attained there has prompted Mr.. Col
| Inns to make the venture on this coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-28

Philip Simmons York of Rumford,
Me-, was a member of the graduating
class Thursday at the Mount Herman,
(Mass..) Boys School, 20 being award
ed diplomas. The exercises included:
Address by class president, Thomas
Barnford of Barrow-in-F urness. Eng;
saultatory, J. 3. Riddock; history, II.
n. Finn prophecy. D. e. Clippinger;
prophecy of prophet, L. j. Corser; sci
entic essay, A. II. Forbes; spade ora
ticn. T. M. Blanchard; presentation of
class gift, w. F. Lawrence; class will,
w. S. Holbrook; valedictory, A. T.,
Burri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-28

Bolster's Mills in Otisfield has just
had change in the location of its
post office, the new postmaster, E. L.
Gay, moving it to the recently pur-
chased store of Isaac Skillings, VINO
had been postmaster for about 20 years
and had been in trade there for 80 con-
secutive years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-28

The latest real good hen story comes
from the Bath Times, as follows: Ca
business, the Times Henry learns and
during the cold weather has been Ia
menting the fact that the hens were
laying no eggs. This was when the
price of eggs was soaring in the SOS.
One day he counted his flock. There
were Just thirteen. Galen concluded
that thirteen was not a lucky number
for him, and he added rooster to his
hen family, making the flock IA. Since
then the hens, which are young ones,
have commenced to lay in elegant
shape. The hens are Rhode Island
Reds and beautiful birds"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-08
Vote California Dry
STATE CAMPAIGN
IS IN FULL SWING

San Francisco, Sept. G.-The first
three days Of Governor Hiram w.
Johnson's final campaign were fin
ished last night at roaring political
rally in Palo Alto, and the governor
and 'is campaign party arc resting
IN San Francisco today before going
down into Southern California Mon
DAY night for a week Of stumping in
Los Angeles county.
On Thursday night in Oakland the
keynote of the campaign was sounded
hefore tremendous non-partisan
meeting. Under the stimulus of the
Oakland meeting, one Of the largest
and most enthusiastic Alameda county
has had, the governor set out FRIDAY
morning for Santa Clara county More
than 1000 people started the Cover
TOR on his campaign with shouting en-
thusiasm.
30 you know how an athlete feels
Whel he is upon his toes, ready Tor
CONTINUED ON PAGE rHREEI
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-08
FORTY EIGHT PROPOSITIONS
NEED MUCH EXPLANATION

NEED MUCH EXPLANATION
Sacramento. Sept S.--Every voter
should be interested j.. tie constitu-
t;onal amendments. initiatives, refer
cnduHl1 and bording propositions
which are to be voted upon at the No
,cmber election.
There are forty-eight of these prop
csitions. and the state printing office
is turning out pamphlet of 112
rages to inform the voters about the
various measures. State Printer
W. Richardson says that he has pre-
pared comprehensive index and tab
ulation so that the voters may find
less difficulty in considering the prop
ositions, In the pamphlet is q replica
Of the measures as they will appear
On The ballot, in their order.
The following list shows the vali-
Gus propositions and their number on
The ballot:
No. calling convention for re-
vision Of constitution.
No. 2-Prohibition.
No. 3-Eight-hour day.
No. Abatement of nuisances.
(Red lighD.
No. 5-Invcstment companies act.
No. 6-Water commission act.
No. Local taxation exemption.
No. S-Exempting vessels from tax
alton.
No. 9-Regulating investment COM
panie;.
No. 1O-Abolition Of poll tax.
No. 11-Unive.sity Of California.
building bond.
No. Unconstitutional conventions,
No. Disqualification of voters at
bond elections.
No. 14-Voting by absent electors.
No. 15-Deposit of public moneys.
No. 16-Condemnation for public
purposes.
No. 17-Expos:tion contribution by
Alameda county.
Nc. 18-Ncn-sal OF game
No. Decentralization of city and
county, and limited annexation of con-
tiguous territory.
No. 20-Prize fights.
No. 21-City and county consolida- (
tion, and annexation with consent of
annexed territory.
No. 22-Land title law.
No. 23-Elections by plurality, pref
erential vote and primary.
Nol Assembly payroll expenses.
-. 25-Adoption and amendemnt of
municipal charters.
No. 26-Legislative control of irri- |
cation, reclamation and drainage dis
tricts.
No. 27-County charters.
No. 28-Regulation of public utili-
ties.
No. 29-Incorporation of municipal
ties.
No. 3O-Irrigation districts con-
trolling international water systems.
No. 31-Valuation of condemned
public utilities by railroad commits
sion.
No. 32-Election of United States
senator's.
No. 88-Public utilities in municipal
tiles.
No. 34-Taxation of public prop
orty.
No. 35-sacramento state building
bonds.
No. 86-san Francisco state build
ing act.
No. 37-State fair grounds bonds.
No. 38-Los Angeles state building
bonds.
No. 39-Suspension of prohibition
No. 40-Extra sessions of district
courts Of appeal
No. 41-Miscarriage of Justice
No. 42-Placc of payment of bond,
and interest.
NO 43-ENempting educational in
stitu,icns from taxation.
No. 44-Ninimum wage.
No. 45-One day of rest in seven
No. 4G-Drugless practice.
No, 47-Prohibition elections.
No. 48-San Francisco harbor i'm
Irovement act.
Vote California Dry
ST ATE CAMPAIGN
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-08
ER TUEsDAY sEPTEMBER 1911

the days before prohibition came and
killed everything in Kansas.
And yet there are some who asking
ether states to ruin themselves in this
absurd, dreary way.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-08

Vote California Dry
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-08
WHY Customers Come Back
Our Policy is:

Our Policy is: 1.-THE customer is always right" IF he
comes to us and says the merchandise has not proven salts
factory, W. adjust the claim to his satisfaction And why shouldn't we? We handle
nothing but strictly legitimate mechandi by legitimate merchandise, we meang goods
can be- obtained only from houses. thatm manufactures strictly ftc class merchandise
We adjustt the claim satisfactory with the customer if it should prove wrong@th house
adjusts the lain with u.s. Houses handling inferior merchandise can not live III ia this
method.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-08
Buying End of the Clothing Game

We do not claim to be- big concern and buy in quantities
but Ue are big enough to buy and to recognize QUALITY. We
buy from houses that are the ecgniud hubs of the big manufacturing machine and
whose policy is One Price to ALL" S When WI buy an rde for our store W know We
ares getting it as low as it can be obtained. Sol W re AN save yu so cents m pair of shoes
or give you a htter shirt for $1OO THAN can be obtained elsewhere then We are entitled to
your patronage and good will
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Make Elm Buck

The following communication was turned in by MT. Hart: Dear Sir:
 Please hand this letter to some stock man who you think gould use me.
 am a contest and exhibition rider but am going to get married in few days and want to get a steady job on some outfit and quit the road. l will ride a rough string of horses, never have turned anything down yet but have had bad luck with few.
 can do any kind of work and the girl is a swell cook, so if you or any one you know can use me write and let me know.
 Very truly yours
 CHARLES BoYCE.
 Aurora, Kansas.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
His Needs

A bachelor wanted man-serv. ant, so he inserted an advertise ment in a local paper. One of applicants who answered was an Irishman.
 What l want" explained the bachelor, lis a useful man-one who can cook, drive motorcar, look after pair of horses, clean shoes and windows, feed poultry, milk the COWS and do little paint ing and paper hanging"
 Excuse me, sor," said Murphy but what kind of soil have ye here?"
 'Soil!" snapped the bachelor. What has that to do with it."
 Well, thought if it was clay might make bricks in my spare. "
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02

The Ranchers Trust Company case came up before the Superior Court Monday on the question of jurisdiction. The interveners were represented by Judge Ben- nett, of the firm of Kibbey, Ben nett & Bennett, of Phoenix, the defendants by E. $. Clark, of Tascher & Clark, of Prescott, and the original plaintiffs in the case by MT. T. G. Norris, of Norris & Mitchell, of Prescott. The Court overruled the plea to jurisdiction. Several demurrers to the inter. vener's complaint were also sub- mitted to the Court and were taken under advisement. Negotiations are pending for settlement of this case outside of court.
 Judge F. w. Perkins is to hold court in kingman on October first in cases wherein Judge krook is disqualified.
 Ike Moses of Williams, was ad- mitted citizen of the Unite d States in the Superior Court on Wednesday.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Ready for Further Orders

Captain Lawson was owner and and pilot of the packet New Or leans, plying the Mississippi broke banks. There were miles of rush. ing waters. Only an experienced eye could tell the channel. Cap- tain Lawson had been at the wheel for thirty-six hours. He was ex- hausted from loss of sleep. Ras- tus, colored pilot aboard was called to the captain.
 :Do you see that north starr" asked the captain.
 Vas, boss"
 Well, hold this boat on that star"
 Vas, boss"
 When the captain awoke an hour later his boat was winding in and out among the trees. The captain was indignant. q thought l told you to hold the boat on that star!" he cried.
 Tor boss, we done passed that star long ergo"
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Foley Cathartic Tablets

You will like their positive action. They have tonic effect on the bowels, and give wholesome, thorough clean ing to the entire bowel tract. Stir the liver to healthy activity and keep stomach sweet. Constipation, head. ache, dull, tired feeling never afflict those who use Foley Cathartic Tablets. Only 25c. Will Marian Pharmacy Advertisement.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Don't forget the Saturday night social dance at the Majestic.

w. T. Hutchens, Nicholson, Ga, had severe attack of rheumatism. His feet, ankles and joints were swol- len, and moving about was very pain full. He was certainly in bad way when he started to take Foley Kidney Pills. He says: ''Just few doses made me fee, better, and now my pains and rheum atism are all gone and l sleep all night long" Will Marian Pharmacy. Advertisement.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Raise in Cost of Food Stuff

Owing to the rapid advance in the cost of food stuffs it is neces- sary to raise the price on regular meals a little, as we'll as on short orders. The raise will not be much but it will cover cost of materials only. We hope our customers will appreciate. the necessity of this raise, which will start Sept. 18th. CHINESE RESTAURANTS.
 Oct. 2
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Among the Churches
Methodist Church Notices
Sunday school at o:45 a. m.

Sunday school at o:45 a. m.
 Sunday morning preaching ser vice at II o'clock. Subject, Con- sideration of the Presidents Call to Prayer, and of Gods Provi. dence in War.
 Epworth League at 7 p. m. Subject "A Song of Companion ships."
 Evening preaching service at 8 o'clock. Subject: Modern Apostles pr. Grenfell.'.
 Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:3o o'clock.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
DeclamatOry Contest

The Annual Declamatory Con- test will take place at the Normal School on Friday evening, Oct. I6, at 8 o'clock. A small admission fee of ten cents will be charged.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Superior Court Notes
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK
 SHOWS BUSINESS GAINS

Superior Clerk Chas. Fl. Adams in partial report for the year shows big increase in the court business of Coconino county dur ing the past three years. He re. ports the number of cases as fol- lows, up to and including Sep tember 1914:
 1912 1913 1914 No.c filed 46 50 I2o Fees col. 878.I4I533.Io I876.I5 Prob c. filed 17 g 25 Criminal cases Io 20 25 Mar. licen. is. 87 o+ v Insane 6 4 3
 Fines and other money $6o5. co.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Latest Swagger

"I see you have your husband s card and your own card; but what is that other card?"
 That's Fido'. He leaves cards for all the dogs in our set"
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Episcopal Services

Rev. B. K. Cox of Phoenix will conduct evening service at eighth o'clock.
 Sunday School at o:45 a. m.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02

B. w. Witter was sentenced at Prescott to year in the peniten- tiary for neglect to support his children. In default of bond of S25o, he was sent to Florence.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Local Brevities

l r The streets of Williams are be- ing greatly improved by cemer t sidewalks.
 Don't fail to see the pretty new things in millinery Monday, Oct. 5th. Mrs. w. H. Power. Mir. C. E. Howard of Mesa, ws S in Flagstaff Monday on a short business trip.
 R. A. Jackson of Fredonia, has been appointed state sheep inspec- tor for that district by Commis- sioner John Hennessy. | MT. Ellis of of.Texas, stopped over here Thursday on his way to Grand Canyon to attend .the big Shrine doings Monday and Tuesday. The Republican candidates met with the county central committee at Williams Wednesday night, to mix medicine for the county cam paign.
 Lou Thomas was in from Oak Creek Tuesday with fine load of fruit. Mrs. Thomas and children are in San Diego where they will spend the winter.
 Second Fall Millinery Opening Monday, Oct. 5th at the Elite Par lors. A whole shipment of new and dainty things will be exhibited. Mrs. w. H. Power. J. H. Fuller rattled through Flagstaff Thursday on his way back to Winslow from San Diego in his auto. He will stay in Ari- zona month before returning for the winter on the cost. The St. Agnes Guild of the Episcopal church will give dance this evening at the Majestic theatre. All who go are certain of an enjoyable evening.
 The rainy season still hangs on some, though Jack Frost is creep- ing in occasionally up north. A light coat O! snow covered the San Francisco Peaks Tuesday.
 Work on the city pipe line is practically completed and Supt. Sullivan says that "the cement work in the big reservoir will be completed within the next twenty five days.
 Ray Wilkinson and family of St. Josephs, stopped over here Thursday Tor a few days visit with friends and relati, es. They are on their way to Grandview where Ray has a permanent position.
 F. M. Gold ot Williams, has been placed on the democratic ticket as candidate for County At torney. While MT. Gold has only been in Arizona for over year, he is great booster for Arizona and has many friends in Williams. Rev. Stephen Powers and wife left Thursday morning for Los Angeles where they will make their future home. Rev. Powers has resigned the pastorate of the Episcopal church of Flagstaff. The new pastor has not been appointed as yet.
 After sketch!ng many scenic points around Flagstaff during the summer Artist Kilwinskey de- parted Thursday morning tor Cal ifofnia. He says there are many points he did not have the oppor- tunity to visit and may return to do them next summer. MT. P. ]. Mathers and wife who have been spending couple weeks with Harrison Conrard on his ranch, returned to Phoenix this morning. Paul is we'll known in Flagstaff and received many hearty congratulations in his re. cent marriage.
 Thos. D. Gore and Mrs. Pearl Curtis boh of this city, were married at the Methodist parsou-
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
Protect Your Poultry

from the effect of cold weather and keep your hens in good laying con- dition. Hens are ambitious money makers and will do we'll if given chance. Feed them Conkey's Lay ing Tonic. It supplies just the pro- per element for egg production as we'll as elements that will keep your entire flock healthy and vigorous.
 We Give Mail Orders Prompt Attention Hunter Drug Company Curios Indian Jewelry Sundries
 Phour FYfiy-Eishffoy Free Ouek Deliye,y
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02

The Rabbit store at Winslow was broken into and robbed last week. The burglars made a second attempt to rob the place but were frightened away.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02
NEWS FROM OVER THE STATE

The St Johns Herald celebrated it s thirtieth year last week. A cotton gin is now being run at full blast at Chandler, Ariz. State bar examinations will be held in Phoenix October 5 and 6. John j.. Simpson, familiarly known throughout Yavapai county as "Tin.Can Johnny" died Mon- day at Jerome.
 k. H. Futile, E. E. Ball and A. A. Uuley of Winslow have organized company to develop copper property near Jerome.
 A reward of 5000 has been offered for the capture of the mur- ders of John Drain, which occurred at Seligman in Jas.A. Pitts store.
 Senator H. A. Davis of Mari copa county is contesting the pri- mary election. He was one of the defeated candidates for the nomi- nation.
 Apache county had bond election recently and voted $I25,- 900 for good roads in order to put that county substantially on the Old Trails Road.
 The bank at Duncan was held up by bold robbers last week and relieved it of s3, 200. Two strang- CTS rode into town and held up the cashier in daylight.
 The Rabbit store at Winslow was broken into and robbed last week. The burglars made
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02

A reward of 5000 has been offered for the capture of the mur- ders of John Drain, which occurred at Seligman in Jas.A. Pitts store.
The Coconino sun., 1914-10-02

Fines and other money $6o5. co.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-30

" Portugal goes 20 war on the side
Of the alice some Of the best cavalry
men Of Europe will be- seen In action.
The mountainous country Of the pen
InsuIar republic has developed some
clever horsemsn, q detachment OF
which 10 seen In the picture. lancsrs
are shown going UP the high ennbank-
msnt at the eide Of road.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-30

would brighten the old age or the sol
dier's mother.
There 10 no precedent. fear that
II cannot be DONE" Secretary Garrison
replied.
On the following day Mrs. zolrs
friends returned.
"She does not ASK ynAt ner name
be Inscribed on the headstone," they
told Mr.. Garrison. "She win be per.
fectly satisfied II her body 70 cremat-
ed and the ashes buried In q small
urn beside her boy. II her request IL
not granted she will spend an UNI
happy old age"
go tell the acknowledgements
to issue an order granting her re-
quest n II can be done without result
ing in my impeachment" Mr.. aarri-
son replied.
The order has been issued.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-30
CUBAN AUTHORIZES
SCOLDS US. WOMEN
Urges American Wives to Re
tain Maiden Names and Pre-
serve Their Independence

BOSTON. Oct. so--Mrs. Blanche
zachrie de Darait, the Cuban author.
ess, who In lecturing here. calls upon
American women not TO drop their
maiden name when they get married.
In Cuba they always retain that
name In addition to the name Of their
husband" she says. Women win net
have their Independence a. long a.
they allow this custom to prevail One
|of the surprises which met me In
America was the way married women
gave up their maiden name, hiding IL
az II they were ashamed Of Il.
'Iu Cuba we have not 30 much In
dependence a. the women Of America.
This we do cling to. We keep our
maiden name as our middle name
when we are married. Il IL done all
over Cuba. I'm surprised to see Amer
lean women losing what I believe to
be very vital note In their indepen-
dence.
We Cuban women would not give
up for any man our family name.
There Is long history back OF our
family names. This We are proud OF
I'VE don't dare to mention woman's
suffrage In Cuba al yet. It's coming
some day. Our educational facilities
are now open TO women. Higher edu.
cation for women is growing among
u.s."
The Detroit times., 1914-10-30

her steaks has gone with statesmen
and politicians to the four corners OF
the country.
Coming TO America from Germany
when q girl. she married. One son
was born: then her husband died
When he grew up the boy enlisted In
the army. He died In the service sew
eral weeks ago and was buried In the
National cemetery.
Mrs. Zoll applied to Secretary OF
War Garrison for an order whereby
when she died, she might be buried
beside her sons body. She received q
routine letter advising her that the
army regulations provided that only
the widows OF army oficers could be
Inferred IN National cemeteries.
The case was laid before Secretary
Garrison. Her friends told him thai
special order bearing his signature
The Detroit times., 1914-10-30

cults. Cults are . great detriment %
conJugal felicity.
"A prospective husband should think
twice before he speaks the words that
win bind him. and the prospective
wife should think ut least three times
before she answers-
"A man should be industrious, kind.
forbearing and willing to give way to
his wife when reason demands. He
should also turn over . good portion
Of his earnings to her.
"A woman, NO matter what her sta
ton ipE1iee. and no matter how many
maidss sh9 can afford 70 keep. should
give the running Of her menage her
personal attention No wife II rich
enough to be able to afford to neglect
this.
.And, finally. lawyers would serve
the community better II they expend-
cd more Of their energies on bringing
dissenting couples together instead q
pushing divorces"
Once upon o time. . long while 40.
o body of men applied for articles Of
incorporation for Q society whose bus
mess Il was to insure people against
the frightful tragedy. IN THAR sstimar
ton. of falling In love. But this was .
cynical business and Philadelphia
would have mono Of It Insure people
against falling IN lowell Shades OF
Aphrodite and Eros! OF course not
The society was not allowed 70 moor
porate here.
Judging from the expressious Of
opinion Of Mr.. Psnnypacksr and Judge
Patterson. the new society, whose pur-
pose it II TO insure peopls from nil
ing out q love. win not receive . more
cordial treatment. although it, purpose
10 certainly not against public policy.