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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Republican Catherine.

Despite the heavy thunder shower
and the fact that the city was plunged
into darkness just about s o'clock
there was fair sized gathering of
loyal Republicans Friday evening at
Room 10 in the Edith building, assem-
bled for the purpose of forming a w.
/. Haines Club, Edgar j. Brown was
chosen chairman and Sanger N. An
mis- secretary, but owing to the OBJ
stacles that had undoubtedly kept
many away, it was decided to adjourn
and to meet again next Wednesday
evening. when the club will be FORM
ally organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Simeon H. Murray, for many years
prominent resident of Lewiston, died
Wednesday at a Portland hospital az
ter a short illness. He was born in
Lewiston August 10, 1925. He was
educated in the public schools and at
Lewiston Falls Academy. When 10
he went to work in his fathers grist
mill, leaving it after few years to en-
gage in farming. In 1852 he went to
work in the Bates Mill and four years
later went TO Maiden, Mass, where he
had charge of the weaving In the Mas
sachusetts mill. He returned to Lew
iston In 1857 and became an overseer
in the Continental Mills. where he conf
tinued until 1890, when he retired. Re-
Gently he lived in Washington. Two
sons Harvey S. Murray, an organist OF
Washington, and Dr.. Rslph Murray Of
st. Paul. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

baggage" on the train, the police made
an effort to catch them, but the men
left the train at the upper end of the
station before they were noticed. Lat
er, however, by a little strategy Officer
Edward Mclaughlin arrested four
more. Concealing his white cap be-
hind his back and putting his hand
over his badge he approached the men
in a Swallowed spot and before they
could make a break for liberty had
them under arrest. The entire sextet
was arraigned before Recorder Plum
stead Friday morning and each was
sentenced to pay a fine of SO and costs
or serve 80 days. The sum total of the
available cash in the crowd amounted
to $3.50. The party accordingly made
trip to Augusta, with officer Charles
Butler as a special escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
CATTLE EXHIB-
ITS AT THE GEN.
TRIAL ME. FAIR

The exhibits in the cattle department Of
the Central Maine Fair will be larger
than ever this year, the amount offered
in premiums by the association being
s31S9 and, in addition to these, s25 offered
by Henry G. Boyer, Jr., of Portland, and
SO offered by John A. Ness of Auburn.
The premiums offered by the association
are the largest offered by any fair in the
State and should result in the largest
showing in this department that the fair
has ever known
The management of the fair wish to
call the attention of exhibitors to the
fact that cattle will not be assigned
stalls until health certificate has been
exhibited. In a field adjoining the fair
grounds Dr. A. Jolly will hold a public
post-mortem upon animals having react
ed to the tuberculin test.
The pulling department this year will
be in charge of Joseph Matson of Scion,
whose work last year proved very sat-
isfactory From the way the entries are
coming in in this department it would
seem as though the contest should be a
very spirited one.
The Holstein Friesian Association of
America offers silver cup valued at
$50 for breeders young herd registered.
The Fieldings, whose work in a glass
tank filled with water created such stir
in the Keith circuit, write that they ex-
peet to be in Waterville Aug. IS to make
preparations for their performance. This
feature is one that has never been shown
before anywhere except in theatres, and
the managers consider themselves ek-
tremely fortunate in getting an enter
tainment of this kind, and at such a low
price. for the patrons of the fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

their home in North Attleboro, Mass.
Mrs. Hattie Bates and Clayton and
Burrill Smell will leave Saturday morn
ing for Ocean Point, where they will
pass two weeks.
The funeral services for the late
Elbridge Buker were held Friday af-
ternoon at the late home in Benton
at o'clock. Rev. H. F. Milligan, pas
tor of the Methodist church officiated.
The bearers were: George Withee, Mr..
Spaulding, John Drake. Ross Paul In
terment was made at the cemetery in
Benton.
Miss Besse NJ. Edwards of Newport
is in town for a few days, visiting
Miss Alice Ladd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl C. Piper are Wis
iting friends in Thomaston for a few
days.
G. l.. Woodwork has returned from
few days trip to Temple Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
SOMERVILLE

Congressman d. ]. McGillicuddy will
speak at 2.30 P. M. Tuesday, August
IS, at Summit hall.
Mrs. S. A. Allen and children of
Gardiner are visiting relatives in town.
Pearl Crummett is hauling hay
from N. M. Crummetts to his home in
Jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kimball of
Cooper's Mills were business visitors
Wednesday in town.
Fred Harrington of Togus is build
ing a piazza for o. r. Moore.
The schools in town will begin
August "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Taylor of Vassal-
boro aSe guests at Frank .Cooper's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
MAINE PEOPLE
HAVE TOWN AND
FAMILY REUNIONS

Mechanic Falls, Me-, Aug. 14.-Me-
chanic Falls celebrated its annual
Old Home day Thursday with numer-
Gus festivities. The first event was a
parade of fantasies and horribles in
the early morning.
At 10 came big trade and civic
parade through the principal streets.
The local camp of Sons of Veterans
headed the procession, the Dominican
Band of Lewiston following. A large
number of decorated floats and car
riages, the fire department, etc, made
up one of the best parades ever seen
here.
During the afternoon there were
sports and baseball games. band
concert and ball closed the program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Philbrook Family Reunion.

Rockland, Me-, Aug. 1.-THE annual
reunion of the Philbrook family was
held Thursday in Penobscot View
Grange hall with 60 members present,
the oldest being Phineas Wooster. So
of Camden. The entertainment pro-
gram included piano duets by Misses
Blanche Wooster and Veda McKenney,
reading by Miss Evelyn Philbrook,
piano solos by Miss Blanche Wooster
and chorus singing.
These officers were elected James
A. Philbrook of South Thomaston,
president; Frank H. Ingraham of
Rockland, vice president; Mrs. F. H.
Ingraham, secretary; Mrs. James A.
Philbrook, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Many interesting letters are being
received from the old graduates of
Coburn in reply to the alumni letter.
which was sent out by Rev. E. c.
Whittemore in an endeavor to increase
the endowment of the school. Some of
the graduates of a half century or
more ago received the letters, which
were forwarded from their boyhood
addresses. When the school was known
as Waterville Academy it had several
hundred graduates, who are loyal to
the Coburn of today One of the most
interesting of the many letters was
one that came from an aged gentleman
who graduated Sc years ago, when the
academy, as it was then called, was
about 20 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
LIGHTNING DEMOLISHES
KITCHEN OF HOUSE

Franks played by lightning demol-
ished the chimney and inside of the
kitchen of the house of John Fellows
Friday night during another of the
many severe thunder showers which
have passed over this city this season.
The lightning struck the chimney on
the outside of the house knocking that
down. then entered the kitchen, wreck
ing the stove and walls Hose 8 was
called but no fire resulted and the de-
partment was not needed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Reunion of tho Mower Family.

Dexter Me-, Aug. 1.-THE 14th an
nual reunion of the Mower family was
held at the home of Clarence Higgins
here Thursday, 81 being present.
These officers were elected: Elmer
Cole, president: John Page, vice presi-
dent; Mrs, John NJ. Katon, secretary;
Lamont Films. treasurer.
picnic dinner was served on the
lawn. Prayer was offered by Rev
Rinaldo L. Olds, after which an ad-
dress of welcome was made. by Clar-
ence E. Higgins with a response by
1. NJ. Bates. Readings were given by
Mrs. NJ. Louise Films. Mrs. lena
Hutchinson and Miss Eleanor Cole.
Miss Angie Higgins gave a pano solo
and Miss Marie Hutchinson a recita-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

When the occupants of the house at IS
King avenue owned by Mrs. Mary Ber-
gere. attempted to build the fire late Fri
day afternoon the chimney decided it
was time to burn itself out, and neigh
bors, believing that big fire was destin-
ed to result, turned in an alarm from box
81, with the result that two teams from
the central station and one from Hose 8
on the Plains hurried to the scene, giving
the city a little excitement for a few
minutes. The blaze was cared for even
before the arrival of the central station
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
OCEAN POINT

Ocean Point Me-, Aug. 13.-(Spe-
tcial) middle of August finds the
Point in the midst of summer activ-
tity. Informal Bridge parties in the
AFTERNOON and musicales and dances
lin the evening furnish a part of the
occupied nearly all the time. Capt.
brewer took a party upon a moon
Tight SAIL ON Wednesday evening. The
moon was not much in evidence but all
reported an enjoyable sail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F1ynt and
daughter passed the weekend at Fair
View cottage Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Flynt of Augusta. who have been oc-
icupying Fair View cottage for two
weeks expect to return to Augusta
Friday.
A party of A members of Manches-
ter Grange passed Tuesday at the
Point and enjoyed a shore dinner at
the Bay View House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Turner, Erldon
Turner and C. II. Blaisdell of Augusta
are occupying Mr.. Blaisdell's bunga-
low. The Band Box, for a week
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Hammond of
Mt Vernon are occupying their cot
tage for several weeks
A party of boys from Augusta in
Guiding Ray Tilson. Harry Ballard,
Lendall Ayers and Lee Ayers are oc-
cupying the Durham cottage until
Sunday. They arrived on Wednes-
day.
Miss Marian Fisher of Augusta was
recent guest of Mrs. c. F. Flynt at
Fair View cottage.
]. Frank Hammond of Mt Vernon
was passenger on the steamer
Islander on Wednesday, coming to the
FONT.
Donald Leigh and Cony Duncan of
Augusta who are staying at Capitol
Island were visitors at the Point on
"Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bean of Mt. Yer
non were recent guests of the former
sister. Mrs. ]. Frank Hammond.
George Yerrall of Springfield, Mass.
arrived at the Point on Tuesday for a
brief visit at the Yerrall cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hilbert and Mr..
and Mrs. Lucas of Gardiner We're re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H.
Douglass at Mizzen-Top.
Mrs. Dora c. R. Parsons of Wealth
ersford. Conn. is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Frank Hammond at their cot
tage
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Giddings of
Augusta are occupying Seldom Inn for
two weeks. They have as guests Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Durfor of Worces-
ter, Mass.
Ralph and George Beatty of the Art
Colony at Boothbay Harbor were
visitors at the Point on Thursday
morning
Miss Adah Plummer of Portland was
a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. George
F. Giddings at Seldom Inn.
Irving Fowler and Winfield Foster
of Augusta arrived on tine steamer
Islander on Thursday to camp out for
a week. Fred Thyng and Roland Gill
lespie of Augusta are camping out
near the spring. Walter Hutchin-
son of Augusta who has been with
them for the past week returned home
on the Islander today.
Miss Margaret Fitz of Brookline,
Mass. arrived on Wednesday to stay a
short time as the guest of Miss Rosa
lind Winchester.
WuDur Emerson OF augusta passed
the weekend with his family at the
Baisdell cottage
E. NJ. Mower of Augusta has arrived
TO spend his vacation with his family
ut the Partridge cottage.
Harry Halves and family of Spring
field, Mass, are occupying their cot
tage
Mr.. Suite and family of Winslow
are occupying the Breen cottage,
Happy Nook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
HaseItine Family Clasps Hands.

Dexter, Me-, Aug. 13.-The annual
reunion of the Haseltine family was
held Thursday on the shore of Lake
Sebasticook, 80 members attending.
The hosts were Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Haseltine of Pittsf1eld. A picnic din
ner was served. The men of the
family, many Of whom are singers of
merit, gave a concert on the lawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

George Beach. Colby 10, and Mrs
Louise Drummond Beach. Colby ex-14
from Cliftondale, Mass, where Mr.. Beach
has been teaching in the Sawyer High
school, and their young son Hugh, have
arrived to spend the remainder of the
summer with Mrs. Beachs parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Drummond at their cot
tage at North Belgrade. Hugh Beach is
the great-grandson of e. r. Drummond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace n. White.

Lewiston, Aug. 14.-Hon. and Mrs.
Wallace H. White of this city Thurs
day evening celebrated the 40th ami
versary of their marriage by a family
dinner party at their home on Main
street. Mr.. White is one of the lead
ing lawyers of Maine and a former
member of the State Senate. Mrs
White is the Oldest daughter of the
late Senator William P. Frye.
Mr.. and Mrs. White were married at
the home of Senator Frye in this city,
by Rev. DR.. Burgess, a family friend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

@. What is the Pic
ture Puzzle Pastime?
A. 1t consists Of Sc
ries of 80 pictures, each
of which represents the
name of a town, river or
official of Maine. $1,000
in prizes will be awarded
to those who come clo-
sest to solving the 90
correct names.
@. Who may enter
the contest?
A. Any person not
employed by The Daily
Journal, or the member
of the family of The Da-
lily Journal employee.
@. Must contestants
be subscribers to The
Daily Journal?
A. No.
@. Do contestants
enroll their names?
A. No.
@. How many differ
ent answers may be SUBJ
mitted to each picture?
A. From one to 10.
@. Is this a contest
requiring special knowl-
edge?
A. Emphatically no.
Everyone has an equal
chance.
@. Can more than
one member of a family
compete?
A. Certainly. Each
member of a family may
submit a set.
@. w h a t is the
Ready Referee Rec
ord?
A. A little booklet
containing a list of
Maine cities, towns and
plantations; a list of
Maine lakes, rivers and
other bodies of water,
and a list of State
officials of Maine since
1920. From the booklet
has been chosen the
names of the pictures
used in the Picture Puz-
zle Pastime.
@. Is it necessary to
purchase a Ready Ref
erence Record?
A. No, but to be ab-
solutely sure that you
are on the right track
you should see that your
answers are selected
from it's contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Blind Baggage Riders
Taken from the Trains
And Go to Augusta Jail

In addition to the three tramps who
We're arrested on train No. 156 Thurs
day afternoon for evading fare, four
more We're taken after the 10 o'clock
train had pulled in. Having been in
formed that tramps were riding blind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Court America, Forester of America,
VIII enjoy a special Field day outing
Sunday. Almost the entire lodge will
leave the hall in body early Sunday
morning and go to one of the adjacent
lakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kidder of Bar
Harbor, who are visiting Mrs. kidders
mother. Mrs. F. f. Drake, entertained
the stork Thursday morning. a baby
girl. who will be known as Ruth
Adele, was left in the care of the fam
liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
Questions andAnSWerS
About the Picture Puzzle

@. What is the price
of the Ready Reference
Record?
A. Thirty-five cents.
@. What is the Solu-
ton Blank Book?
A. The solution
Blank Book has been is
sued for the convenience
of contestants who de-
sire to record a number
of solutions varying
from l to 10. The ad-
vantages of using this
book will be seen at once
as it saves buying indi-
vidual pictures for every
solution used. It also
contains on the inside
front cover a key to 20
of the contest pictures.
This key gives a definite
clew to these 20 pictures
and will greatly aid con-
testants.
@. What is the price
of the Solution Book?
A. Fifty cents.
@. Is this a game for
young people only?
A. Certainly not. 1t
is a clean, pleasant pas
time, that everybody
will find enjoyment in.
Contests in other papers
have shown that profess
sors, ministers, public
men, farmers, clerks
and whole families have
entered and enjoyed the
pastime.
@. Are pictures to be
sent in as fast as solved?
A. No. All pictures
MUST be saved until the
end of the contest and
then sent in ALL TO-
GETHER.
@. If one desires to
enter after contest has
been running some time,
how can it be done?
A. If you are now re-
ceiving the Journal and
have not all the back
pictures they will be
sent free to date if you
purchase a Ready Ref
erence Book and Solu-
ton Blank Book at a
cost of 85c. This en-
ables you to enter the
contest without further
cost and gives you a
fine opportunity to win
one of the big awards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stacey and
daughter Zulima Of Columbus, O., who
are spending the summer at the lakes,
were calling on friends here Friday aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

A special excursion to Bar Harbor Sun
day. and on the 18th. 18th and 10Th the
Waldo County fair at Belfast will at
tract many as it is the first fair of the
season is this section of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

: H W. Carter of Hoiyoke. Mass. who
has several fast horses in training at the
Central Maine park, arrived in Water
vile Friday to look after the interests of
his sta bles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Rev. George Merriman. pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church, Skowhegan,
will supply the pulpit of the First
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Another large crowd went to Oak
land Friday evening to attend the pc
cial dance given by the boys of The
EImwood Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Miss Mollie Alexander of Port
land arrived in Waterville Friday for
brief visit with friends. She vii
leave Saturday for Bar Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. p. c. SWEET of Haverhin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. E. Benson of Port
land arrived in the city Friday to remain
few days visiting relatives and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Repairs are now being made to the
dwelling at 164 Temple street, that
was badly damaged by an early morn
ing fire several weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Albert NJ Gdptill, Colby 10 who has
been visiting in the city for few days,
returned Friday to Sullivan, where he is
spending the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Elmer E. Hussey, sub-master at Oak
Grove Seminary, was in Watervile Fri
day calling on some of his former col
legen1ates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

force was in the city Friday on a short
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Frank Miles has returned from sew
eral weeks business tour through Aroos-
took county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Wayne II. Kennedy and Lillian o. Lee
man. both of this city. have recorded
their intentions of marriage at the office
of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Lindsey H. Sheperd of Boston is
spending a few days in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Mrs. w L. Flye and daughter of Glenn
Ridge, n. j., are visiting in the city, the
guests of Mrs. Flyes sister, Mrs c. F.
Aver, Nudd street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Several from this city are planning to
attend the meeting OF the Free Baptist
Association Monday at Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Frank Ham, warden of the State pris-
on, returned to Thomaston Friday after a
brief visit in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

JoaE dare Lodge, No. 20, D. of H.,
will give a Box social and dance Mon
day evening in a. O. L. w. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
WATERvILLE.

H. L. Pepper was in Augusta Friday on
legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Miss Clara l. Robinson, School street,
went Friday to Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Philip Topper, tailor at the Elmwood,
has gone to Snow pond for a weeks va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Fred f. sawtelle of Boston is in the
city for brief visit, calling on old
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

passing the summer at North pond,
was in Waterville Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Councilman Caleb Lewis returned Fri
day from a few days visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Dolloff Of Mount
Vernon are guests of Mrs. Dolloff's
sister, Mrs. Frank Fogg. Randolph.