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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08

Christian Temperance Union are TO
meet at 9 O'Clock Tuesday evening al
ST. Pau"s Methodist Episcopal
church. South. for the purpose o.
marching in a body TO the Hamilton
tabernacle.
on account OF the tabernacle meet
ing there Viii be no regular meeting
of the union Tuesday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
With Nrs lanes.

The Wouan's Missionary Society Of
=. Pagl's Methodist Episcopal church,
.-ar;f. Viii be en4er;d ned IN The home
OF Mrs. r. ". James. 40 Lee street,
II $50 O'Clock Monday evening
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
On Main ST., BetlseeH
t<2isH and 3rd

Iutions be served on either the presi-
dent. vice president or general man
ager OF said traction company within
ten days from this date
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
Vudized Porch, Shady and Comfortable, Cool On Hot d.
MOTHER

-rE offer our few words of
w thought for her who is most
deserving, beautiful in mem
ory. composite of all that is noble,
unselfsh and good, and who devoted
the best In her life to the ones who
might now remember her.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
Vudor Porch Shades Are
Made For Long Service

The light strong wood about 7s OF an
inch wide They are together heavy tine
The Irvine special vudor patented lock stitch
which holds strips They do not slip out at the
ends and become with cheap bamboo shades
vudor outast One OF the rea
est that they out
sun and the gaze let all the light and air
Won want You can see out others can't in
If YOU looking and you'll buy nothing
but vudor Porch aluminium plate on
each genuine
(sale aBsernent Floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08

VUDOR Porch Shades add another room to
vote is the best of all Here you can work and play
and enjoy the summer days secluded from out
siders and free from hot, stuffy It's always
cool and shady and comfortable on a HVudorlzed
porch. You never feel shut in for you can see out
readily and get all the air and light you want
Vudor Shades not only cool the porch itself but
every opening on the porch-cool all the first
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
NInr Nfecfinc.

The May meeting of the Daniel
Daassoa Chapter Of the Daughters
OF the Revolution VIII be held at
Mrs. Dudley u Britt's al O'Clock
MONDAY afternoon. in her home on
South Chestnu4 street. The follow
ing PAYERS viii be read:
Recent Nc.k ct TIE Pittsburg
Chapter OF the Daughters * the
..it.:. Mrs Paal Robinson.
History or Col. George Jackson.
OF Virginia Miss Mary Jackson
All members Of the chapter are
asked 10 he present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
SPECIALS

Lascn Umbrellas-
8 #. wide Circular and COL
lapsable; can be carried in an
automobile for camping. Price
$14.0Q.
Porch Valance
Finished, scalloped, Blue.
Brown and Green
27 inch Sac
So inch 45c
Awning .SpecidL
At 5000 IL and 3 IL #.
wide Blue, Green and Tan-We
measure, fit and hang these avn
ings-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08

-The colors harnonize with the color scheme OF
vour house and will withstand the action of the
weather. Vador Porch Shades retain their new
ness for many seasons
Vudor Shades are never painted nor dipped
porch very hot The painted surface absorbs the
heat instead of repelling it. The stained surface
of Vudors does not reflect the suns rays and keeps
the porch shady and cool when outside. It IS
.ssizzngly hot
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
True Values
Social and Personal

welcomed sent
.clephoned telephones
BELLE Home TO limitations
sometimes found 3 as
a tiono
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
PRICES

Special sizes aciU be made
to order iu single SHADES mp
to IL feet IN acidth at a
small ertrG cost.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
PERS6aaLs

Mrs. Philemcn. ". Watson and
son. OF Indiana polls. are guests Of :
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08

To Meet at Church.
Mem bers of the local Woman's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wyer passed Sat
urday at Pittsfeld, where they attended
the fair and visited friends. They made
the trip by automobile.
With good attendance and a well
carried out program very interesting
meeting of Victor Grange was held Sat
urday evening. One of the topics which,
caused much interesting discussion was
Does the time and labor expended IN
connection with Grange work repay In
the home. and prove Of benefit and
help?" One of the strong points in favor
of the question was that so many thou
sands of Changers all over the country
would not be giving their time for
Grange work if it was no: Of benefit to
the home and the farm sas well. On
Tuesday evening a Box social will be
held at Victor Grange hall. The next
meeting of event in connection with the
Grange will be the observation of the
41st anniversary of Victor Grange which
will be held Friday, Oct g. The pro-
gram of that day will be Of interest to
all as a number of prominent people Will
be among the speakers. At the Satur-
day evening meeting Miss Gladys Pills.
bury rendered a piano solo which was
very much enjoyed, and Mrs. Inez Tay-
lor read a paper. The subject of Mrs.
Taylor's paper was. How We Can Make
the Old House More Comfortable" IN
Mrs. Taylor's paper she told in COM
prehensive manner ways of improving
old fashioned homes in simple style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
PITTSFlELD

At the close of the Four County fair
as near as could be estimated, around
$25O0 was the receipts which amount
clears the expenses and leaves q good
sum above. This is very gratifying OF
the. members of the association and
already plans are being talked over
for a larger and better fair next year
James Turnbull, ST., who was In
jured at the fair grounds Saturday
afternoon by being hit by motorcy.
Gle driven by Mr.. Harbach of Bangor
was taken to the Eastern Maine Cen
erai rospital in Bangor Sunday. His
arm was broken and other injuries re-
ceived. In the collision Saturday Mr..
Harbach was thrown from the ma
chine and received injuries to his
shoulder. He was attended by DIR. Por-
ter Mr.. Turnbull was accompanied
to Bangor by his son. James Turnbull,
Jr., and DR.. w. B. Trickey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
Service. for Bishop Goldman

At st Marks church yesterday, q
large congregation listened to az
eulogy of Bishop Goldman. delivered
by the rector. the Rev. Canon Nichol-
son. The hymns at the service, all tes-
titled to the glory of the future life
A tasteful mourning symbol Ii dis
played at the bishops chair, in pur-
pie. the Episcopal color The children
Of the Sunday school provided the
palms. and the flowers which viii be
renewed from time to time, during the
month, will be the offerings Of individ
uais. -"
On Tuesday morning at $50, the
weeks mind-a Requiem Eucharist
will be offered for the repose Of the
soul of the late bishop. This will be
the corporate recognition of the event,
on the part Of st. Marks parish. The
service will be public, and all who APP
preciated the bishop. and his public
service to the community, will be well
come.
Next Sunday, instead Of sermon,
the rector will read the last charge to
the diocese which the Bishop deliv :
cred. 1t is an interesting. as well as a
strong presentation Of the subject of
religious nature and education. A
peculiar Significance attaches itself to
it, as the last public utterance. Of a
general character which preceded his
death. and one prepared at time
when some physicians were counsell-
ing the REIMBURSEMENT Of the cares Of
the diocese, on account Of the serious
and alarming symptoms which mani
tested themselves last, spring. - !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Fairfield, Me-. Oct. 17.--tSpeciaU.-
The crash Of two automobiles, ONE q
touring car and the other an automo-
bile truck. at the head Of Benton hill
Sunday afternoon resulted in serious
injury to little Alton Richardson, Srd'
Of Waterville. when he was thrown
through the Windshield Of his fathers
car into the body Of the automobiie
truck. Sunday evening. after the
wounds about his head and face had
been dressed at the Office Of Water
willie physician and he had been taken
to his home, he was still under the in
fiuence of ether and his condition was
considered critical.
The touring car was owned and drtv-
en- by Alton Richardson. Jr.. of Water
vile. who had with him his two sons,
John and Alton, 3rd. The truck was
laden with supplies and was returning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

With seven DRINKS and four dodgers
in the station, 1t presented about the
busiest place that it has for several
weeks. Four Of the so-called drunks
are booked as arrested for lighting
along with the drunkenness. One scrap
between two fellows Of the same name,
one coming from the north end Of the
city and the other from the south
end. occurred in the Boston Cafe on
Saturday night and the other also be-
tween. two fellows OF the same name
but no relation, occurred on Water
street later. 5Ef7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

the multitude who live along our
country roads and need them at their
best every day for social. school and
market purposes.
Remembering our city millions
whose daily sustenance must b
drawn over rough or muddy roads
when the drag is absent. thus In.
creasing the cost Of living, not only
by lessening the size and number Of
loads hauled. but by inducing periods
Of scarcity followed by periods Of
wastefully congested markets-for
them speak.
In behalf Of thousands of au.
tomobile owners, to whom a smooth
roads Is delight, l most respectfully
and sincerely press you for action.
These protests. opinions, and sug.
gestions are based on thirty years
close contact with and study of the
wagonroad problem-on twenty years
thoughtful, continuous personal use Of
the King-Split-Log-D year
supplemented by thirteen years on the
rostrum, explaining and debating the
finer points Of the art, and demonstrat-
ing in many states and in Canada
Furthermore, my statements an
supported by the published expert.
ences of other men. whose names
and achievements are and were avail.
abel to your subordinates; names
which will be mentioned with date
and place. in the letters Of detail
which are to follow.
In closing-I feel that your De.
partment. by sending the protested
bulletin to the people who ask for
King Drag instructions, as is being
done. is obstructing my work and
injuring me personally. / believed
had assurance from your own desk
that this particular injustice should
cease, but ! am informed II still 10
practiced.
But this is not a personal plea.
Consider the statements contained
In the bulletin under discussion, as
follows-"When it Is appreciated
that of more than 100000 miles Of
public roads in the United States
only about 100000 miles have been
given a hard surface. and Of these
100000 miles approximately one.
half are surfaced with gravel the
importance Of every effective device
Tor maintaining the simpler types Of
roads becomes readily apparent"
My plea is for the million men,
women and children who must daily
travel these 100000 miles of unim.
proved roads. Respectfully.
D. WARD KING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
FIRE SATURDAY, ON H..
WESTERN AVENUE

fhe fire department was called out al
about midnight Saturday night Tor q
fire at the home Of f.. Yaliee on west
ern avenue, which resulted in a damage
of about $500 The fire was confined to
the ell of the house about the chimney
and but one line Of hose was used. the
auto chemical was first telephoned Tor
and the still for that company was
sounded, while they were on their way
to the fire someone pulled in the bog and
hose one and. two also responded. The
fire looked bad for sometime. +sbuts the
damage proved to be light. The all out
was sounded at about 1890 The two
alarms coming one after the other 20
quickly called out large crowd. which,
however. was able to see but little fire!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

The funeral of the late Mrs. O. r.
Richardson was held at her late home
as2 Main street Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Robert NJ. Kellerman of the Universe
list church officiating. The Ladies OF
the G. A. r. of which the deceased was
a charter member and past president,
were in charge of the services Inc
members of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge also
attended in a body. There was large
number Of exceptionally beautiful -horai
offerings testifying to the great, esteem
in which Mrs. Richardson was heio'
The bearers were Edgar J. Brown. =. 3.
Hatfield, Fred Leslie and George Fletcn-
er. The interment was in the family lot
at Pine Grove. .-a a~--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
CORNERSTONE OF
THOMASTON TOWN
HALL is LAID

Thomaston, Me-, Oct. 1.-Two thou.
sand persons saw the corner stone OF
tie new Town Hall laid Saturday BY the
Masonic Grand Lodge. Gov Oakley G.
Curtis was unable to be present, but
among those who participated were Es'
Gov. William T. Cobb Of Rockland and
scores Of public ofiicials.
The visitors were welcomed by Miss
Mary j. Watts. whose personal contri'
hitlor to the new block was $4,000. sns
is daughter OF the late Capt. ~Samuei
Watts Of Boston. who gave the nan
which was burned in the big fire OF ias'
tune. The block will bear his name.
The Masonic Grand Lodge was repre-
stHted by these officers: Thomas a.
BODICE. grand master; Waldo PettinsiiA
deputy grand master; Fred w. RAY
monf. senior grand warden; Edward y
Weetcn, acting junior grand wardeu,
Leander NJ. Remission. acting grsnu
treasurer; Edward G. Payson. actns
grand secretary; L. Elwood Jones, gram
marshal; George p. Giddings sranu
senior warden; A. H. Newbert, actms
grand Iunior warden; Rev HefDsr
Hutchinson. acting grand chaplain; "
8 Howells. grand ruler.
Prior to the laying Of the corner stono
there was parade. in which the omcess
Of the Grand Lodge were escorted
the Thomaston Band. Claremont cor"
mandery. K. T., Of Rockland, orlsn'
Lodge. A. F. & A. NJ. and represenn
tives Of other lodges in the 9th Mssoh''
District. -
An address by DR.. G. L. CrooAe.s
cbairmen OF the selectmen, was one y
the features. He spoke for the toEAl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Pittsfield. Me, Oct. 17.-Postoffice
Inspector Burke Of Bangor. assisted by
a corps of deputy sheriffs and civilians
were Sunday night surrounding q
strip Of woods between this town and
Hartland. in an attempt to capture the
three men who early Saturday morning
robbed the Hartland postofics.
The robbery occurred soon after mid
night when the safe in the Hartland
postofi1ce was smashed by three explo-
sions. The robbers secured between $500
and 5000. which was later recovered by
Constable D. c. Rollins of this town,
assisted by Deputy Sheriff Hollis H. ia
ccbs and Deputy Sheriff Fred Burrill If
Hartland
The explosions awakened DR.. Moulton
OF Hartland, who telephoned Constable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
auor seizure. In r.een. year, in four

quor seizurss IN recent years IN Soui
barrooms.
Four teams heavily loaded with LIQUORS
arc bottled beer were hauled th!oasn
Main street before II o'clock. foiloWeo
by crowds.
The sherifks report that thas y inc
largest quantity Of liquors yet found ~
the county and many clever hides were
disclosed in their search. aitho1eh tne
bars were wide open when they arrived
At Maine Central Railroad stauon
Saturday night another large lot OF IL
quors was seized. The four OFFENDERS
win probably appear Monday at Aacnias:
where October term Of Supreme 'ud'c'a'
court II now being held.
Saturday night Passport was ofV i0'
frat time this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

The dope fiend who was taken to
the station house late Friday night
had SO far recovered that he was able
TO go to his rooms Sunday. He had
very little money but had relatives
with whom he communicated and ex-
pected to receive some within a 6s5
OF two. In the meantime, he has
enough for his immediate needs and
expects to take treatment for his
trouble. The police are watching him
closely and hope that there will be no
more trouble from him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
HART[AND POST OFFICE ROBBERS \
MAKE FOR WOODS after FIRING )
ON POSSE AND LEAVING BOOTY

Rollins. The later hastily formed thu
posse Of officers named above.
Armed with shotguns and rifles they
went to Wright's Crossing, where they
awaited the arrival Of the robbers, who
had stolen . handcar from section,
house.
When the handcar with the three men
working the levers appeared the rob-
bers were ordered to halt. and fusA.
ade of revolver shots followed.
The officers returned the fire, IS shots
reing discharged from rifles and shot.
guns The handcar body was splintered
by bullets and the three occupants
GItched 1t and took to the woods.
Bags containing the money stolen
from the postoffice were left behind. The
money was turned over to Postoffce In.
spector BURKE. who arrived on the scene
late Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
ROY SERIOUSLY HURT when AUTO
and TRUCK COLLIDE IN Benton

from the Pittsfeld fair to South Pcrt.
land. It was driven by A. A. Ande-.
son and carried. besides the driver
four men and four women.
The accident occurred at very ne.,
Il. 30 in the afternoon. The turn, vhsrs
it occurred. IL blind one at the tor
of an upgrade leading from tha
bridges crossing the Kennebec riys,
to the store Of Pillsbury & Jakins m
West Benton. 1t was said that TIA
car had made the hill on
high gear when the truck came sud.
denly around the corner and the tvo
crashed together. Both cars vrs
badly damaged and after being pried
apart were taken to Fairfield garaea
for repairs.
The party in the automobile truck n.
turned to Portland on the Sunday at.
ernoon train.
None other than the Richardson boz
sustained injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

promptly taken into nearly homes and
dry clothes provided for them so that
it Is not thought that any of them will
suffer any i'll effects from their i'm
promptu ducking.
was when the little Corson girl had
been pulled out. she sat on the grass
at the side Of the stream for a few
minutes crying for her mother, who
could not be located, but was seen in
q minute climbing out at the other
side Of the stream. $40
Nearly half OF the rafting of the
bridge was taken down blythe car in
Its fight. making the third time this
year that this railing has had to be
replaced, as a result of car running
into it. but this is the first time that
the car has gone over.
The car was pulled from the water
In the afternoon and was found to be
In badly battered condition. The
front is stove in where it went into
the rail and Of course it is full of
water. and the wind shild is broken
the top damaged and one door nearly
torn off. The mud guards are also
badly bent and broken. 1t was at first
reported that the cause 6 the acct
dent was failure on the part of the
steering gear to work, but even after
it had been turned over and dragged
up the steep bank. the gear was
found to be all right and to work per-
fectly.
The news Of the accident spread
rapidly over the city and all the at
ternoon a large crowd was at the
scene. not leaving until after the car
had been hauled from the water. The
street department was quickly on the
scene and temporary railing. sas
strong as possible was constructed,
and an officer was stationed on the
bridge to keep the cars moving and
to protect the people from going over
the. railing. During the afternoon at
one time. 81 cars were standing about
the scene and probably 1000 people
watched the car as 1t was being taken
from the water. All in the car were
being congratulated by their friends in
their lucky escape from serious in
jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
FAIRFIELD

Walter A. Adams and Everett Dick.
ey passed the weekend at Pittsneld
with friends. v,s
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shorey passed
the weekend at Whitsneld, - the
guests Of friends and relatives making
the trip by automobile.
Mrs. Fred Reynolds left Saturday
for FrsdeFictln, ". B.. whepe ahe Will
be the guest OF her brother Tor some
time.
The members Of the salvation Army
win hold q Harvest sale Tuesday ct
the hall, under the direction Of the
ofIinicers of the Corps. The hale win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
AUTO CRASHES THROUGH BRIDGE
into mESSAL0 NSkEE STREAM
!. SIX OCCUPANTS none INJURED

= Waterville. Ne, Oct. 17.-(Special).
One OF the narrowest escapes from
a fatal automobile accident that has
happened in this city for long time
occurred at about II o'clock Sunday
when an automobile owned and driven
by W. L.. Corson went of the bridge
at the foot Of Silver street carrying
Mr.. Corson, Mrs. Corson and their
child and Mr.. and Mrs. William Soule
and child with It, into the Messalons-
kee stream All Of them were thrown
clear Of the, car. which turned COM
pletely over and all managed to make
their escape with nothing worse than
a thorough wetting. a.-.< - Isl.
Mr.. Corson who had but recently
purchased. the machine was driving up
the road from Sidney at a rate esti.
mated at Is miles per hour. and as he
came onto the bridge he failed to
bring his wheels around enough and
was headed for the north rail Of the
bridge. Bringing the steering wheel
around sharply, he swung the car at
right angles to the bridge and it went
through the heavy iron rail, the CEN
ter Of the car striking on the floor OF
the bridge and then turning complete
ly over and landing in the water, about
20 feet below, bottom side up. Mrs.
Frank Paul was in the yard Of her
home near. the bridge and saw the car
go over, her screams aroused the
neighborhoOd and while the men ran
to the aid of the people in the water.
some woman coolly telephoned for q
doctor and to the Central Maine Pow
er Co. for their pulmotor. The water
was not very deep where the car
went in and Mr.. Corson was able with
the help of those who came to the
scene to get the children out. Mr. Soule
who could not swim, get out and Mrs.
Corson. who could swim, but was
dazed by the accident swan across
the stream and was assisted out on
the other side. Mrs. Soule had the mar
rowest escape. going down for the
second time when she was reached and
pulled from the water. They were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

District Deputy Sanger N. Annis and
Mrs. Annie. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis NJ.
Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton H. Good
hue, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Bur!eigh and
DR. and Mrs. E. P Fish made up a par
w which went to Sidney Saturday eve
ming where Mr.. Annis installed the off,
Gers Of Rural Lodge. F. and A. NJ. The
installation was followed by a supper
and a very pleasant TIME was enjoyed
by the Waterville guests of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
EASTPORT "DRY"
FOR FIRST TIME
IN THE SEASON

Eastport. Ne. Oct. .T.-Washinsten
County High Sheriff Carter Woodman
came to Eastport Saturday night with
eight deputies in autos and accompanied
by the local sheriff made the largest H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

The supper which was served by the
members of the W. S. Heath Circle,
Ladies Of the G. A. r.. Saturday eve
ming was well attended and the ladies
will realize a good sum from it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

The executive board Cjthe Woman's
Club will open the cltb' year with
reception given to the members on Tues
day evening. October 10th, at the home
of the secretary. Miss Bessie. e. Smith,
at 90 College avenue.