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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-31

Contractor w. Tamminga is
pushing the work on the Hot
Springs Hotel addition Just as
rapidly as possible and as the
weather will enable him to do first
class work. The frame of the
two story superstructure has
been raised and the work of en-
closing will soon begin, This ad-
dition will be decided improve.
ment to the building and will afford
conveniences for patrons of the
warm sp rings not heretofore Ell.
joyed' Mr.. Tamminga will aim
to complete his contract as early
as possible so that it will be ready
tor the summer rush of patrons.
Prof. Milton c. Potter for.
mer superintendent of the Idaho
Springs city schools has been
elected superintendent of the
Schools of Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin at a salary of $4,000 a year
This selection was the more COM
Pilmentary tor the reason that
he was not an applicant for the
position whereas there were twen-
ty six applicants. After leavine q
here he was superintendent of the
Pueblo. Colorado, Schools and for
the past two years has been con.
nected with the schools of St. Paul
Minn. The salary is the HIGHEST
ever paid in Milwaukee. In ad.
iItion to this he is furnished
With an automobile and also trav-
ling expenses when it is neces.
ary to attend conventions. He
now regarded as one of the {
lost progressive school men ia
he great Northwest, his ideas
eng up-to-date regarding school t
nprovements. t
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-31

The death of Mrs. Villa ~
Hawk occurred on Sunday morn
ing at $40 at her home on West
Virginia Street as the result of
heart trouble and paralysis, The
deceased was born in Cornwall,
England, Sept. 7, 1916 and came
to Central City about IS years
ago where she resided several year
and also lived for a time in Boul
der. She came to Clear Greek
county some 1o years ago and
first lived in Freeland where
her husband was engaged in min
ing. She is survived by her
husband and daughter Mrs. John
Osborne. She was a consistent
mem Der of the Methodist church
from early youth. She was
most estimable lady and was
greatly beloved by her neighbors
both here and in other places
where she had resided. The
funeral took place at the First
Church of this city at
two O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
and was very largely attended
The services were held by Rev
c. E. Liston and the remains were
Inferred in the Idaho Springs GENE
terry. The sympathies of numer-
'us friends will go out to those
Who have suffered this great loss.
Mr.. Hawk in particular will have
hese sympathies as he has been
|own with pneumonia for the /,
'ast two weeks and was unable to ,
ttend the funeral. 1t is a plea ;
ure to know that he is improving. Ii
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-31
SCHOOL NOTES

Deep regred is felt among the
High School students over the,
departure oS Marian Moore for
her Suture hsme in Denver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
nov26eodtf

replaced the old. He was called to the
telephone. Some of the boys wanted him
to meet them somewhere. He promised
and went After that the boys and girls
kept Eim busy.
Mo,her and the girls packed the dain-
ties in baskets and sent the baskets to
the poor: they were not hungry. and the
family idol did not eat at home. Every
once in a while his room looked as
though a cyclone had struck 1t; he had
come home to dress to go somewhere.
Yesterday mother and the girls re-
ceived hasty peck on their cheeks, and
In a minute the family automobile had
whirled the family idol to the train. He
had spent about 15 minutes of his vaca-
tion in the household where he was so
worshiped. His next vacation will come
in the early summer, but he will need
his overcoat in that house: there is a
movement on foot to freeze the family
idol.-Atchison Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
LIVE WIRE VICTIMS.
Quiekness In Reseuins Them From
Contact Is Essential.

For his own benefit and that OF his
comrades the scout should know how to
avoid accidents from electricity. The
third rail is always dangerous. so do not
touch it. Swinging wires of any kind
may somewhere in their course be in
contact with live wires, so they should
not be touched.
A person in contact with a wire or rail
carrying an electric current will transfer
the current to the rescuer. Therefore, he
must not touch the unfortunate victim
unless his own body is thoroughly insu-
lated. The rescuer must act very prompt
ly. for the danger to the person in con-
tact is much increased the longer the
electric current is allowed to pass
through his body. II possible the rescuer
should insuate himself by covering his
hands with a macintosh, rubber sheet
ing. several thicknesses of silk or even
dry cloth In addition. he should If pos
sible complete his insulation by standing
on a dry board, a thick piece of paper or
even a dry coat. Rubber gloves and rub
Der shoes or boots are still safer. but
they cannot usually be procured quickly
If a live wire is under a person and
the ground is dry 1t will be perfectly
safe to stand on the ground and pull him
off the wire with the bare hands, care
being taken to touch only his clothing,
and this must not be wet.
A live wire lying on patient may be
Tipped off with safety with a dry board
or stick. In removing the live wire from
the person or the person from the wire
do this with one motion, as rocking him
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
The Fourth Joint Banquet of
Zeta Psi Fraternity of Maine.

the two chapters portraits of George
Bradley, Chi '53, one of the first granu
presidents and Former Governor VIII
liam T. Cobb of the lambda, who a
few years ago held that honor.
A pleasant incident of the gathering
was the reception of a telegram from
the Colby chapter Of the Delta Up
silon fraternity wishing the Zetes
happy evening.
The concluding speaker was Harry
Bagley, Lambda "a, who is one OF the
most enthusiastic Zetes in America
and a witty and entertaining speaker
Mr.. Bagley told some college stories
which were received with shouts OF
laughter and his little address made
fitting conclusion to an evening most
happily spent.
During the course of the evening a
silent toast was drank to the memory
of Prof. John Hedman of Colby, whose
sudden death on Friday proved such a
shock to students and alumni alike
The meeting was closed after the an
cient form of the fraternity.
The next dinner will be held in Port
land and the suggestion was made dur
ing the evening that the Tufts chap
ter be invited to join in the festivities
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
WHEN SONNY COMES HOME.
Motber and Sisters Made Grand
Preparations, but Found He Had
Learned Too Much at College

An Atchison family has been talking
ever since last September of the JOY the
members would experience when q son.
who has been away at college, came
home for the holidays. In the months he
was gone his room was refurnished, IN
deed the whole house was cleaned, beau-
tilted and arranged for the glorihcatlon
of the family idol, when he came home
for the holidays.
His mother and sisters began weeks be-
fore the holidays to make out menus for
the breakfasts, luncheons and dinners
during the happy time, when he would
be home for the holidays. The last days
before his arrival the family almost
starved: everything was being cooked
and saved for the family idol.
The day of his arrival he was whirled
home in the family automobile and well
coined by the women folks in the family
in their very best clothes. The dinner,
composed of his favorite dishes, was
served at once He grandly sat down to
the table and raved over the elegant
things he had to eat in Eastern restaur-
ants and the dining cars.
He was taken to his room, but failed
to observe that hardwood floor. new
rugs ard new furniture and draperies haN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
Community Concerts.

Another of the Community concerts was
given Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
Library hall. Miss Mildred Wadsworth
soprano. and Miss Ida Gowan, contralto
were the soloists. both singing sweetly
and receiving encores. outside of the
work of the soloists, whispering Hope"
a duet by Gluck and Homer. was most
favorably received. The following is the
program
"Officer of the Day March,"
Pryors Band
IF with All Your Hearts," from the ora
torio Elijah Williams
"Voce di donna o d'angelo," Giscaeda
Miss Gowan.
Encore-"My Heart Is Like q Singing
Bird
Intermezzo-"'Jewels of the Madonna"
(by requestl, Victor Orchestra
"An Evening Song Mccormack
Violin solo-"Swanee River Kreisler
whispering Hope Gluck and Homer
Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes.
GogorZa
Violin-"Serenade,' Elman
mo Candle Was There. Wheeler
Holy City (by reauesO, Gogorza
Overture-'Merry Wives Of Windsor.
Orchestra
His Picture of Her. J. C. Warren
Encore-"O alton" Fontenailles
Miss Alice Richards acted as accom-
PIANIST
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
If Child Is Cross,
Feverish and Sick.
Look Mother! II tongue is coated
Cleanse little bowels with "Cal-
ifornia Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is,
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen.
Mother! See if tongue is coated,
then give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup Of Figs" and in few hours all
the constipated waste. sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
tenn, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it
never fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies.
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Beware
of counterfeits sold here. Get the
genuine, made by California Fig
Syrup Company" Refuse any other
kind with coutempt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
February.

February is the first spring month
OF course, the calendar doesn't say
so, but spring month it is-not all
Of it. but some of it. What is spring
but the time of springing? The sun
makes itself felt in late February, and
forces a response to its warming
touch. The catskins Of the swamp
willows bud in our Northern fields
in February; the skunk cabbage,
name of undeserved reproach, is
one of the months attractive
field offerings, and not later than
st. Valentines day the song sparrow
will sing from the thickets bordering
the Skol1ie.
In February the crow blackbirds, the
robins and the meadow larks appear.
1t is true that there are only few of
the birds in springs advance guard,
but their coming is moved by a sense
of the season of sprilging things.
February may be cold and the snow
may lie deep on the prairies, but the
cold is not the claiming frost of jan
uary and the snow cannot prolong it's
stay
Ask the great horned owl the name of
springs first month and he will hoot
February" at you, for is not February
the month of his wooing? Before Feb
ruary ends Madame Owl will be cover
ing her eggs in high hope of March
nestlings. In February the fish crow
visits it's last years nest to determine
whether it will be at home for the
season so close at hand. The Canada
jay knows February as spring and
not merely as its messenger. The signs
prove the seasons. From the time that
February was given its name it has
set springs signal in the ffeld-Chi-
cago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
HAlLOWELL,
Go toChurCh Sunday Proves
A Huge Success.
ha|IoweI| Athletic Club Holds
Its Annual Straw Ride.
Local and Personal Notes Gathered
About the City.

Church goers turned out in abund-
ance, both Sunday morning and eve
ming, and the first annual Everybody
at Church Sunday to be held in this
city, developed from the efforts of the
several Protestant pastors, into a gi-
gantic success. To be sure, there We're
great many who were absent from
the services, but the average attend
ance was doubled that are common to
the regular Sunday sessions. In the
morning the services were held at the
respective churches, but in the eve
ming, another Union Evangelistic ser
vice was held in Wilson hall, with
a recordbreaking attendance. The
churches that observed the Every
body at Church movement included
the Old South, First Baptist, Method
ist Episcopal and First Universalist
churches, Rev. F. V. Stanley, Rev. w.
II. Smith, Rev. II. l.. Nichols and Rev.
II. A. Markldy, respective pastors, and
they feel that the occasion was as near
a complete success as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
WARNED OFF.
Picket Waxed indignant at Careless
Action of Scouting Party Of the En-
en1y.


MANY man goes to war without the
slightest conception Of what it really is,
said a veteran Of Gen. Robert E. Lees
army .In 1864 I had command of de-
tail made up of a dozen. or two recruits
that had just come up from. the gulf
states The first night we were near the
enemy, managed to find deserted
cabin, and, after placing my picket out
in front, we flung ourselves down Ito
Sleep In the middle of the night 1
changed the picket selecting for duty a
yonng fellow who had exhibited the most
intense longing to exterminate the entire
northern army.
about dawn I was awakened by the
well-known ping. ping!' Of bullets
against the logs of the cabin and the ex-
postulating voice of my picket. Going
to the door saw that a small scouting
party of federal soldiers had discovered
signs of Confederates in the cabin and
were trying to drive us out by firing from
the opposite hill I turned to my picket
and gave a gasp of astonishment. The
young man stood in the midst of the
clearing while the bullets whistled around
him. There was no sign of fear about
him, but he was tremendously excited.
He had dropped his musket and was way
ing his arms, trying to attract the atten-
ton OF the enemy, and shouting at the
top OF his voice in tones of renon-
STRANGE:
''Sa-a-y, you fellows over yonder!
Don't you all be a-shootin' in here;
thar's folks in here."-New York Even
ing Post.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
FRAIL, SICKLY CHILD
Restored to Health by Vinol-A Let.
ter to Mothers.

Anxious mothers often wonder why
their children are so pale. thin and
nervous and have so little appetite.
For the benefit of such mothers in
this vicinity we publish the follow
ing:
Mrs. NJ. l.. Cassidy, of Thomasville,
Ga, says: MY little daughter was
anaemic, delicate and nervous, she
had no appetite and seemed listless.
We could not seem to find anything
that would help her until we were ad-
vised to give her Vinol. Inside of two
weeks after taking 1t she showed a
marked improvement, both in appe-
tite vim and looks. I continued CIV
ing 1t to her and words fail to ex-
press my gratitude for what Vinol
has done for her"
This child's recovery was due to
the combined action Of the medicinal
elements extracted from Gods livers.
combined with the blood making
and strength creating properties Of
tonic iron contained in Vinol.
Vinol will build up and strengthen
delicate children, old people, and the
weak, run down and debilitated. We
return the money in every case where
II fails. Bowditch- Webster Co., Drug
gists, Augusta.
p. S.-Eczema Sufferers, We guar
antee our new skin remedy, Saxo.-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
ARE WOMEN TURAllY DES-
PONDENT?

prominent writer SO claims.
Women are constituted with a deli
cate organism and in nine cases out
of ten mental depression may be at
tributed to an abnormal condition OF
the system which expresses itself in
nervousness, sleeplessness, backache,
headaches, causing constant misery
and as a result dependency. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
simple remedy made from roots and
herbs, is the one great remedy for
this condition. 1t goes to the root
Of the trouble and overcomes des-
Dondepcy-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
AMUSEM ENTS.
Early Tonight for Good Show.

Don't be q "stay-at-home" tonight
as the show at the big Coliseum is
worth your attention. Two rattling
acts and a swell picture program of
quality topped by the famous "Pathe
Weekly" knows all. sees all. Special
for last three days, three big acts
headed by the F'ieldings, the Human
Fish," in a big tank in full view of
audience. Prices the same, matinee,
10c; evening, 15c. A very strong COM
pany all next week opening Monday
with the Final Settlement" Seats
on sale a week in advance. The big
Coliseum show has swept the theatre
in a flame OF tremendous popularity.
The sorry 'stay-at- will be
heard from Friday morning. Come
early.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
wire will increase shock

to and fro on the wire will increase shock
and burn.
A live wire may be safely cut with an
ak or hatchet with dry wooden handle.
The electric current may be short cir
cuited by dropping a crowbar or poker
on the wire. This must be dropped on the
side from which the current Is coming
and not on the farther side, as the lat
ter will not short circuit the current be-
fore 1t has passed through the body OF
the person in contact. Drop the metal
bar; do not place it on the wire or you
will then be made part Of the short
circuit and receive the current of cleo
tricity through your body.-From Boy
Scouts of America"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Miss Vivian j. Holbrook celebrated her
18th birthday by entertaining her school
mates of Grade VIII Thursday evening.
An enjoyable evening was passed in mu-
sic and games. Those present were:
Gladys Merrill. Margaret Lashow, Benna
Jamison. Mary Rellis. Eileen Watson,
Eleanor Verrell. Geneva Burgess. Barbara
Harmon, Ruth Fleming, Helen Desmond.
Thelma Smith. Frances and Mildred
May, Doris Kendall, Agatha Hanley,
Laura Lewis. Henry Heselton, Lee Doug
lass, Charles Allen, William Kearns. John
Young, Thomas Kelley. Carlton Jones.
Arthur Emerson. John Barnard. Kenneth
Percival Miss Holbrook received many
pretty gifts and was presented with a
fine manicure set by the class
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
SOLON.

SOUTH-Miss Grace f. Jewett of
Skowhegan is the guest of Miss Eliza
beth Spear.
Thaddeus Clark has returned from
Somerset Hospital where he has been
for treatment.
Mrs. Rosie DeRoche is visiting her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Mont Forbus.
Ruel Roweli. who has been i'll is
much improved in health.
Fred Pugh has been very i'll with
diDhtheria. He is rapidly improving.
Mrs. Orr, Harville is i'll.
Miss Lucy Jewctt is visiting her
niece, Mrs. Moliie Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
CORNVIlLE.

On Thursday evening, Feb 10. Wes-
serrunsett Grange, Cornville, was en-
tertained by representative of the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company of
the Department of Natural Resources
by giving an illustrated lecture which
was very instructive as well as en-
tertaining. There was a goodly num-
hov y,rocont
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Cabbage Hill School" which was
given Friday afternoon and evening at
the Randolph Grammar school, proved to
be successful in every detail. Miss Pearl
Hunt scored decided hit as teacher and
the other parts were well taken. Nearly
$40 was the amount taken. which will be
added to the fund for the purchase of
piauo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

One of the most exciting shopping
events Of the season should follow
the reading of f. S. Smith & Co.'S
large ad No use to try and do it
justice by quoting a few bargains.
One must read the whole ad-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Harry w. Douglass, who has been
confined to the house for the past
three weeks by an injury to his foot,
is now able to be out and will resume
his duties at the Wakefield -McNaush-
ton Co, during the coming week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The Hallowel Athletic Club held it's
annual straw ride Saturday evening
and consequently visited Uncle Joe"
Emery at the Lake House. About %
were included in the party and tip
top time was enjoyed At the Lake
House they were served a Chicken Pie
supper. while Uncle Joe" spun yarns,
great to their delight. Dancing was
also enjoyed and the party returned
home at a rather late hour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Rehearsals are now being held pre-
paratory to the staging of How Jim
Made Good" to be presented in con-
nection with the carnival to be held
March 26 and 81 in Wilson hall, by
the Parish of the Universalist church.
The cast includes local talent and re-
hearsals give promise of something
pretty nice for an amateur production.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. William Alley of South
Bristol, Mrs. Bridge of Berlin. \. H..
and f. B. Thompson and children of
Portland, were In the city Saturday to at
tend the funeral of the late Mrs. Rose
A Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The regular meeting of Gardiner
Grange will be held Monday evening.
A full attendance is desired as ar
rangements are to be perfected for
the holding of Ladies' night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

message received in this city from
Mrs A T. Schuman. who with DR.. Schu-
man ism aking a tour of the Holy Land
states that they are having delightful
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Much sympathy is expressed in this
city for Rev. L. H. Clara and family,
who lost his home by fire on the 18th
Subscription papers are in circulation
and goodly amount has already been
raised. Those desiring to add to the fund
Will find the paper with Postmaster Frost
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Mrs Wilbur Flanders, who has been
the guest of her mother and sister
} on Lincoln avenue, returned Saturday
to Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Marshal Dunton seized Saturday at the
office OF the Atlantic Express two kegs
of liquor, each containing 4 IS gallons
The kegs were consigned to ". o. Cooley
Gardiner The liquors have been libeled
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The funeral of the late William II.
O'Brien was held at $50 o'clock Sunday
afternoon from Saint Joseph's church,
Rev Fr. Reardon officiating. John E.
Cunningham. II. A. Harraden. Frank
Kelley and s. W. Talbot acted as bear
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Members of the Good Comrades Club
will meet this Monday evening at Haz-
zard hall for instruction in physical cul-
ture
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The Hallowell Board of Trade will
hold its annual business meeting in
the assessors room in City hall at 7.30
this evening. Members are urged to
attend to discuss important transac-
tiopS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Mrs Harley Avery, who has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. A. E. Goodwin, re-
turned Saturday to her home in Boston.
: She was accompanied by Mrs. Goodwin
who is to visit friends in Haverhill, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Thomas Mcdonald and two daugh-
ters of Bangor are visiting Mr. NC
Donald's sister, Mrs. Michael Welch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The vested choir Of the Highland
avenue Methodist church are to hold
a social Tuesday evening at the church
yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Benjamin F. Crocker died Sunday at
the home of his son. John Crocker. River
road, South Gardiner. Funeral services
will be held at P. NJ. Tuesday from the
residence of his son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23
WIN OSOR.

WEST-The Ladies' Union will meet
with Mrs. Elbridge Caswell Wednes-
day. Feb. 25, weather and travelling
permitting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

The lambda Iota Club will give an en-
tertainment Tuesday evening at the First
Baptist church. Miss Agnes o. Henry
will give readings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Regular meeting of Granite City Re-
bekah Lodge this evening. The De-
gree Staff of the r. B. Capen Lodge of
Augusta will work the Rebekah degree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

One vagrant giving the name Of
Charles Sullivan appeared Saturday
morning before Judge Atkins and was
given a sentence of 80 days In jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Miss Violet Couch passed Saturday
and Sunday as the guest of Portland
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Mrs Elizabeth Carey has gone to
Hartland, where she is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Baird.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

J. E. D. Purinton and sister, Miss
Annie Purintos, were visitors in Wat
eryille Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-23

Fred Googin arrived Sunday from
Adams, Mass, for visit with his pa
rents in Randolph.