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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-21

NORTH YAKIMA, Sept. 2f.-Ef-
forts are being made to organize a
union of fruitpackers in this valley
for the purpose of resisting cuts in
the schedule of wages for this class
of work. The prevailing price for
packing has been cents box in pre-
vious seasons.
Introduction of Publishing ma
chimes, which enable faster and easier
packing, has reulted in a cut to 4
cents and 3 cents where they are
used. Some employers without ma
chimes have also cut the rates.
Packers, most of whom are girls
and women, have no difficulty in
earning $3.50 to Sc a day under the
present prices.
Paraguay imported $74,81s worth Of
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Albion Grange Meeting

Albion Grange observed young peo-
pies night Friday evening, Aug. %.
The following officers filled the chairs:
Master, Clarence Hussey; overseer. Ev-
erett Tilton; lecturer, Francis Higgins;
chaplain, c. Winnifred Webb; secre-
tary, George Hammond; treasurer, Clar-
ence Coffin; steward, Cline Bagley; A.
steward. Willis Hussey; L. A. steward,
Nerna Sylvester; gatekeeper, Harold
Keay. The following program was pre-
sented by the lecturer: Song, choir;
recitation, Gladys Wiggin conundrum,
Doris futile; song, Elihu Tilton; read
ing, Iva Robinson; conundrum, Mildred
Hussey; piano solo, Esther Tilton; pam
tomime. IAN Interrupted Courtship";
reading, Willis Hussey: reading. Lucy
Robinson: reading, Lena kimball; con-
undrum Myron Fowler: song, Louise
Stratton and Marguerite Drake; read
ing, Ona kimball; song, choir.
A baked bean supper was then serv-
ed in the dining hall. Every one report
ed an excellent time.
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C0bURN GIRLS
CLASS OF 1887
HOLD REUNION

Twenty-eight years ago last June u
girls graduated from the collegiate
course of the Coburn Classical institute.
That class had the distinction of being
the largest of it's kind to take that
course of studies. On Monday eight Of
the girls assembled at the home Of A.
F. Drummond, Morrill, avenue, for the
first reunion since fully 26 years ago. An
inviting menu consisting Of fruit salad,
boiled sweet corn, sandwiches, cream
cake. plain cake and coffee was served.
A resolution was adopted to raise a fund
which would be for the purpose of plac-
ing a memorial in the new COburn build
Ing for girls. Mrs. A. F. Drummond was
appointed secretary and treasurer of the
fund
Those present were: Josephine Prince
Drummond, Waterville, the hostess; Dali
sy Plaisted Bunker, Waterville; Elmira
Avery Hamlin, recently returned mission
airy from Balasore, India, who is passing
the summer at Ocean Park; Katherine
Hagerty. teacher at Cambridge, Mass,
passing the summer at her home in Win
throp; Mary Morrill, Ilslcy. Washington,
~ ~ a. "dteTNlIlc lOT the SUMMER,
Rev. Hannah J. Powell, Universalist
preacher of Winthrop; Sadie Brown
Lovejoy. Benton; Alice Bates Lincoln,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The four members of the class who
were unable to be present were: Amelia
Gould Stoddard. Raleigh. \. c.; Flor
ence Ames Atchley, Asbury Park, n. j. :;
Fannie Coburn Pepper, Concord, Mass, ;:
Ruth Noyes Holmes, Melrose, Mass.
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MONTVILLE

F. CENTER-Schools in town. with the
exception of the one at McFarland's
Corner, began Monday. with teachers
assigned as follows by Supt. J. j.
Clement: Center, Mrs. Everett Glenn
ent; Vose. Miss Roberta Wiggin:
Kingdom, Miss Addie Palmer; Hall
dale, Miss Margene Foy: Whites Corn
err Mrs. Olive Stewart; Carter, Miss
Annie Paul of Morrill,; McFarland's
Corner. Miss Gracia c. Luce.
Mrs. May Varney of Fairfield was at
F. A. Luce's Saturday and Sunday.
Miah Sousy, with his sons, William
and Robert, Of Chelsea, Mass, who
have been guests of Carney Shure, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mrs. Emma Cushman and daughter,
Miss Cassie. We're guests Saturday and
Sunday Of Sheriff and Mrs. +. A. Cush-
man in Belfast
Louise Clement, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Clement. entertained some
OF her young friends Friday in cele-
bration Of her third birthday. The in
vited guests were Helen. Carolyn and
Margaret Cushman. Airline and Virgil
Morse. Max Jaquith, Doris and Geneva
wentworth. Ice cream and cake were
served. The little girls two grand
mothers and great-grandmother were
also present.
Harry Davis and family returned
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VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Granville Bur-
rows, Mrs. Eliza Burrows of Watervile
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burrows of
Boston were recent dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. F. Davis.
Walter c. Stone, VINO has employment
in Skowhegan. was home for the week
end, returning Sunday.
Mrs. Della Dickey, Mrs. Lizzie Dickey
of this place, j. P. Dickey. L. j. Dickey
and family of Boston were afternoon
callers Thursday on Mr.. and Mrs. E. s.
Hall at Weber pond.
Mrs. Ola Perkins of Augusta visited
Mrs. Maud Perkins several days last
week.
Mrs. Gertrude Whitehouse of Water
Vile and F. Belle Taylor attended Pomo-
ma Grange which met with Chelsea
Grange Tuesday.
Chas. Perkins was a business caller in
Waterville Saturday.
Miss Olive Fowler and guest were call
ing on friends at South China Sunday.
Charles Howe of Augusta was visitor
one day last week at Edward Howes.
Mrs. j. F. Twitchell and daughter,
Miss Gladys, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Halves of South China
Mrs. E. B. Lamson of East Vassalboro
was visiting her father, Andrew Web
Der. and brother, Dan Weber, several
days last week.
Several from this place attended the
dance at South China Friday evening.
Ezra Weber and daughter of Bling
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mariner of
North Vassalboro were Sunday callers
Of Mrs. Emma Brann.
John Randall enjoyed a few days last
week with friends at Riverside
Mrs. Hattie Brann was a guest of her
aunt. Mrs. Walter Webb of Augusta,
Monday night.
Dan Weber was hauling goods Thurs
day from East Vassalboro to South Chi
ma for A. c. Brown.
Chas. Perkins recently purchased sew
eral sheep from Augusta parties
Chas Gardner Of Weber pond passed
the week end at NJ. E. Brann's.
Miss Erlena Seibin is feeling very
proud over a recent gift Of pony outfit
complete.
Mrs. Lucy Clark Of Riverside was a
morning caller Thursday at F. Belle
Taylors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Clark Of Riverside
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SIGNS
ABOUT OUR STREETS

The streets of Waterville have recently
been decorated with various sign posts
as an aid to the many tourists who pass
through our city and also as bureaus of
information. as it were, to the town peo-
pie and numerous visitors. According to
the new city ordinance passed at the last
meeting of the city fathers in relation
with the driving Of automobiles and
motor vehicles, there are neat sign
boards at the important points of the
city which warn the drivers of the speed
they must take and to use no cut-outs
These signs are something which all the
other cities have, and it is high time
that Waterville should be likewise
equipped
One sign, which has attracted a great
deal of observation and even admira-
ton, is the large one erected at the juno
ton of Maine and College avenue, di-
rectly on the corner of the Eln,wood
lot. This is a large yet neat and attarc-
tive electric signboard which points out
the way to Skowhegan, Jackman, Ban.
gor. Belgrade and Augusta and places
en- route. This sign especially will be
greatly appreciated by QUITO town tour
lists, as that junction is a very blind one,
moreover, inasmuch as each street marks
cut an important route. The names are
printed in various colors and the whole
thing Is lighted from within by strong
electric lamps.
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OAKLAND
Advertised Letters

The advertised letters at the Oak
land Postoffice August 30 are as fol-
lows: D. Emerson, Jas. H. Frawley,
Mrs. Alice Gilmore. Mrs. NJ. E. Winch,
Clarence Bickford, Mrs. Mary Chap
man. Mrs De Feasse Fox, Charles
Moore, Mrs. Carleton Omur, Mrs. E. G.
Rowe, Mrs. Rich, Mrs. j. G. Richie (2),
Miss Louise LeClair, Miss Mary A.
Brooks, Miss Aida Sweny.
At the Cascade Grange Saturday
evening the following program was
carried OUT Song, chorus; reading,
Marguerite Sullivan; reading. Mrs.
Frank Page; song, chorus; reading,
Mrs. John Hetherington; reading, Ar
lene Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Mitchell Of
Brockton. Mass. are visiting at the
home of Mr.. Mitchell's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William o. Mitchell.
Miss Beth F'owles. who has been
visiting at her home in La Grange,
was the guest Monday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Forest Fowles on her way to New
Hampshire.
Henry Robinson was arrested Sun
day by Deputy Sheriff David B. Ellie
for disturbing the peace and Monday
he was fined IS and costs by Judge
Geo. w. Field, which he paid.
Mrs Leona Fowles of La Grange
is visiting Forest Fowles for a short
time.
Mrs. Myrtle Dawes Of Embden is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. L. Living
stone.
G. B. Rhoades Of Melrose High
lands, Mass, was calling on friends
Tuesday.
Miss Hazel Smith went to Portland
Tuesday on her way to Lincoln, N. H.,
where she has a position as teacher
in the public schools
Mrs. Daniel Mcneil and daughter
Evelyn of Norridgewock were Eisiting
relatives Tuesday.
Miss Janette Blanchard of Wilton
was calling on friends Tuesday.
Roy Refuse, Ernest Yeaton and Err
nest Bates were on a fishing trip at
China Lake Tuesday.
Edward Harris has returned from
Vermont. where he has been visiting
relatives for week.
Miss Beth Kelley Of Belgrade Is
visiting. her aunt, Mrs. David Ellis.
Dudley Ladd of Readfield is build
ing a piazza on the house of David
Ellis.
All of the stores will be closed all
day Thursday on account of the fair.
The barber shops will close at 8
o'clock.
All members of Sergt. Wyman ". r.
c., who wish to attend the school of
instruction at Augusta Wednesday,
will leave on the O'Clock car for Wa
terville.
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PECULIAR ACCIDENT
HAPPENS TO A HORSE

\ very peculiar accident happened
on Charles street early Monday morn
ing at the stable of Byrnes Brothers,
the blacksmiths. They had Sunday
evening put one of the horses in a
stall, in the front part Of the stable,
and when they came to work Monday
morning found the animal down be-
tween their building and the adjacent
shop. There was a little hole in the
floor next to the wall, and it appears
that the horse in getting up put his
foot through the floor and after strug-
Cling to release himself. succeeded in
pulling the wall with him and in land
ing down on the ground. The horse
was not injured beyond a few
scratches. but considerable difficulty
was experienced in rescuing him from
his position. About 20 men assembled
and they all were forced to join in the
rescue of the animal. The work was
difficult to say" the least, and the ami
NAL offered little help, inasmuch as he
was wedged between the two build
ings. With the combined strength Of
the 20 men, however, the animal was
brought to the main floor and taken to
a safer place.
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REUNION CLASS 81
COBuRN CLASSICAL

Mrs. A. F. Drummond Of Morrill, av-
enue was hostess at most pleasing
occasion Monday in the shape of re-
union Of the class of 1887, Coburn
Classical Institute. This affair is of
especial interest in the fact that the
members of this reunion took a ladies'
college course, since co-education was
not in vogue at that time, and this sort
of a course was the nearest to col
lege course that women could obtain
in New England. The class had IL
members and moreover this was the
largest class ever graduated in that
course. OF the IL graduates, eight
were present to partake of the enjoy
able affair.
According to previous plans. the
dinner was to be in picnic style. served
out on the spacious lawns of the
Drummond residence, but owing to
the unfavorable weather, the party had
to move indoors, which act did not,
however mar at all the pleasure of
the affair. The morning was spent in
making preparations for the coming
feast. which was a feast in all senses
of the word. At noon, dinner of
fruit. salal, green corn. sandwiches of
various kinds. cake and coffee was
served, and the rest of the afternoon
was spent in renewing old times, and
making plans for future reunions.
Resolutions were passed to establish
fund to help furnish memorial for
the Coburn building, and Mrs. A. F.
Drummond was selected to take charge
Of this fund.
Those present at the reunion were:
Josephine Prince Drummond. the host
ess, Daisy Plaisted Bunker Of Water
Vile. Elmira Avery Hamlin of Balla-
sore. India, Catherine Hagerty, who is
teacher in the East Cambridge
schools in Massachusetts,. Mary Nor
rill 1llsley of Washington, D. c., Rev.
Hannah ]. Powell of Machias. Alice
Bates Lincoln Of Brooklyn. N. Y, and
Sadie Brown Lovejoy of Benton.
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Miss Margaret Abbott. daughter of W.
H. K. Abbott of School street, gave a
most delightful Bridge party Monday
afternoon at her home. Miss Abbott
will leave Tuesday for New York and
this occasion was one Of farewell to the
popular young lady. The prizes won in
the game of Auction Bridge were first
to Mrs. George Stobie, and second to
Miss Margery Sullivan. After the cards.
delicious refreshments were served and
the affair as whole was one Of the
highest Of the summer social season.
The guests were Mrs. Alton Blake, Miss
Pauline Herring. Miss Margaret Arnold,
Miss Gertrude Percival. Miss Marguerite
Weber. Mrs. Willis Getchell, Mrs. Hen
ry Abbott, Miss Elizabeth Friel and
Margaret Friel. Mrs. Arthur Gowan, Mrs.
John Stobie Of Madison, and her house
guest. Miss Williams. Mrs. Carl Hes
peler. Miss Florence Stobie. Mrs. Robert
L. Erwin. Miss Mildred Paine, Miss Mar
gerry Sullivan. Mrs. Wilbur Cole, Mrs.
George Stobie, Mrs. Carl Green, Mrs.
Harold Davis, Mrs. Eugene Thayer, Mrs.
Charles Vigue. Miss Ruth Abbott, and
the hostess. Miss Margaret Abbott.
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PALERMO

CENTER-Mrs. Aurilla Brown, who
has been in China and Nassalboro on
business for the past few weeks has
returned home.
w B. Howard has gone to Somer-
vile, Mass, to look after his business
for two weeks, while his son has a va
cation.
Quite a few from this place attended
campmeeting at Washington Sunday.
William Howard and family of SOM
erville, Mass. who have been visiting
at the Howard farm, have gone to
Thcmaston to visit relatives there.
E. c. Bowler of Gardiner with par
ty of friends were in this place Sun
day,
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ALBION

William Leonard attended the reun-
ion Of his regiment, the 10Th Me-, held
at Natervile. Aug. 25.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Of Waterville
are visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. c. w
Abbott.
Albion Lodge. l. o. o. F., will hold
its annual picnic at Lovejoy's pond
Friday, Sept. 8.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Beebe will re-
turn Monday. Aug. 80. from Ports
mouth, y. H., where they have been
passing their vacation.
Rally clay will be observed at the AL
bion Christian, Sunday school Sunday
Sept. L. Everyone is invited to attend
Lena Kimball has returned to Ca
man, where she will resume her du-
ties as teacher.
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Hayes Williams

Mrs. Carrie Williams announced the
engagement of her daughter, Miss Mil
dred Vera Williams of Fairfield, to AL
den Burgess Hayes of Bangor. Miss Will
liams is one of Fairfield's most popular
young ladies, is member Of the Grange
and the Baptist church. She attended
the Fairfield schools. graduating from
Lawrence high school in 1910. Since her
graduation Miss Williams has been en-
gagged as teacher at Benton. North Bel
grade and at Kents Hill. She was en-
ployed at the Office of the Eastern Cen
eral hospital at Bangor. where she met
Mr.. Hayes. He is the son Of Fred F.
Hayes of Bangor and at present is en-
ployed as superintendent Of the techni-
cal department of the Draper Co. at
Hopedale. Mass.
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MADISON

All efforts to find any relatives of
George Blumbly, the man who dropped
dead while al work in the yard of the
Great Northern Paper Mill Saturday
afternoon, have failed. 1t was learned
Sunday that Blubly had told a fellow
workman that his native town was
Dover. but inquiry of the authorities
in that city failed to locate anybody
who had ever known him. Blumbly
had been in this vicinity about a week
and had been doing odd jobs. up to
Friday, when he obtained employment
on the repair crew at the paper mill.
The body will probably be turned over
to medical school.
Walter Rushworth, who has been
the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Rushworth for the past ten
days. returned to Holyoke, Mass,
Monday.
lothian S. Blackwell went Tuesday
morning to Fairfield, where he will
visit his grandson, Clyde Blackwell,
and attend the Central Maine Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Savage returned
Tuesday from Lake MoXie, where they
have been spending a weeks outing.
wedding reception was held Mon
day evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Holden, for Mr.. and
Mrs. Ambrose Fowler. There were
about 40 young people present includ-
ing the class of 1915 Of the Madison
High school of which Mrs Fowler
was a member. Miss Esther Pease in
a brief speech presented Mrs. Fowler
with a gift from her classmates. The
evening was spent in an informal So
cial manner with games and music
and refreshments were served.
Samuel Bracket is critically ill at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Z. w.
Adams on Weston avenue.
Owing to the threatening weather
the baseball game which was to have
been played with Livermore Falls on
the Madison ground. was cancelled
The arrival of Rube Marquard. which
was reported from what was suppos-
ed to be reliable authority, did not
materialize, although he may be Sc
cured for q game later in the week.
Arrangements have been completed
for recital to be given by Miss Ar
len Mckenney in Union hall, Thurs
day evening. Miss Mckinney will be
assisted by Miss Caroline Bruce in
character dances.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Communion Sunday at the Congrega-
tional church. The theme of the morn
ing sermon by Rev. F. H. Means will
be Jesus the WORKER and the sub
ject of the evening address THE Child
Shall Lead Them"
Miss Minnie Reed has recently ac-
cepted a position as clerk in the E. H.
Holt candy store.
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CANAAN

George Hopkins and son Edwin
Georgetown, Mass, were guests 81
eral days last week Of his sister,
Martha Davis and family.
Minnie Williams has returned fl
Waterville, where she has been (
ployed for several weeks.
Asa Shores of Waterville via
Sunday his mother, Mrs. Fred ID
son. "a,
Mrs. Lewis johnson was ID
guest at Itvtax Dayis'.
Beryl Foster has gone to Smtnl
to teach the fall tetIk.ssss sss,.,,..
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Anies of Nm
passed Sunday at Hartwell Pesysy,
Iva Richardson, who has been pa]
ing her summer vacation with
grandmother, Mrs. Reuben Reed,
turned Monday to her home in Bent
Mrs. John Goodridge and chill
visited Sunday her parents, Mr. I
Mrs. Frank Nelson. 49,
Frank Hayden and family attehe
the Advent campmeeting Frts3
Corinna.
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visited the great plant of the Ford CO.
and had the pleasure OF seeing
couple Of the Red Sox-Tigers games.
Mr.. Roderick had one unpleasant expe-
rience when he crossed the river to
Windsor, Ont, he was taken for a Ger
man, who had been doing some work
with explosives about there and was
placed under arrest. 1t took him con-
siderable time to convince the officials
that he was not the wanted man, his
annual pass on the Maine Central f.
nally doing the trick. Every part OF
his baggage was given thorough
looking over and he was subjected to a
grilling cross questioning. He felt lucky
to escape without being held up there
for three or four days.
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'1onday to Taunton, Mass.

Monday to Taunton, Mass.
Miss Evelyn and Russell Smith
turned Saturday to Allston. Ma.
Mrs. Rachel Kingsbury, Bert Dill
water and family and E. H. Thomn1
Of Belfast were week END guests ID
K. Thompson and John Cornfor,h
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Scott OF p.
lindale, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs, Wi1
Crosby of Vassalboro were at Mr. A
Mrs. J. j. Clements Saturday 4,
Sunday.
Sheriff Cushman was in town n
day.
P. A. Clement and family pa,,
the weekend at Northport.
Clifton Morse and Walter Boul
motored to Boston last week.
Extensive repairs are nearly co
pleted on the Kingdom schoolhouss
L. Bennett and NJ. NJ. Wentworth
doing the work.
Mrs. D. NJ. Mcfarland and daul
ter returned Thursday from a \
with friends in Union.
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Considerable enthusiasm is being
aroused among the baseball fans of the
city over the coming game on Alumni
field next Friday between Augusta and
Skowhegan. These two teams have been
playing great ball during the summer
and they are composed Of some league
players, who are we'll worth watching.
1t is the understanding that Augusta Is
to make up a team from a pick of the
Trolley League, and with such COM
bination against the team Of Skowhegan.
which consists of many New England
men, there is sure to be some baseball
game. To add to the excitement over the
outcome. and to insure some hard fight
ing. a purse of 500 side will be pre-
scented to the winning team.
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The postoffiec department again fur
nished the citizens of Waterville with
some excitement Tuesday morning, when
the horse on the parcel post team. who
has evidently formed the habit of rum
ming away. reared at Lombard's los
hauler which was going down Main
street and did it's best to raise havoc
along the main highway. But his driver,
Mr.. Whitmore, was still on his job and
with his past experience and the fact
hat the horse was somewhat hampered
oy a dangling hitch weight, the animal
was at length secured and Gained down
20 his proper state Of mind.