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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Fairfield, Me, Dec. S-(SpeciaD.-A
Benton farmer, Albert L. Plummer, who
has been in the hog raising business for
the past % years, has had remarkable
success in fattenins swine for killing pur-
poses. He credits his success to the kind
Of feed and system Of feeding.
This year Mr.. Plummer purchased four
shoats of Nilrboy Tolfe of Canaan. The
breed of hogs which Mr.. Plummer raises
and which have grown to such enormous
size are three-fourths Berkshire and one
fourth White Chester. A popularity in
regard to this particular mixture OF
breeds is that the pure Berkshres are
black. the White Chester are white, and
this cross of three-fourths Berkshire and
one fourth Chester produces wholly
white hog. Mr. Plummer hnds this kind or
hog best for fattening purposes. He
holds the record for raising the largest
hogs in this locality. But his years .e-
suit of four hogs weighing over a ton IS
his best.
Feeding System
The ground feed is used in feeding the
swine and gives the best results. The
system of feeding the hogs as used by
MIR. Plummer is very simple He says
that from the first day upon which he
receives the pigs he starts to fatten
them. Some people have the mistaken
idea of feeding pigs just enough to keep
them alive for a certain length of time.
before slaughtering. and then enGeaVor to
fatten them within short time. He be-
licves that every day in which the pigs
do not gain in weight. even little, that
DAYS feed and the work as well, is lost,
Il is the habit of many to feed then
swine, until within a short time before
slaughter, weeds, miscellaneous feed and
scraps from the house that are far from
fattening. Beginning a short time before
slaughter they stuff the animals to their
utmost capacity. A. first this process IS
like pouring feed into a rat-hole, and so
much feed is lost.
This process seems TO Mr.. Plummer
not the best. He explains that upon
first receiving the shoats he teaches
them to eat the ground feed which will
be their daily food, by giving it to them
in small quantities. At first he throws in
a small handful of the feed to the pigs.
There are usually four pigs in pen.
From weel. to week the portion for each
zig Is increased Mr.. Plummer purchases
the pigs when they are but q few weeks
old, and usually in November. BY March
Of the next year each pig is able to eat
two pounds Of feed a day. this amount
being increased gradually from the hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
COURT
ABUSY PLACE

The municipal court was busy place
Wednesday morning as the result of a
little fracas on the street the night be-
fore and an assault case which came
up for settlement. To open the pro-
ceedings of the morning a couple of
plain DRINKS whom Patrolman Cunning
ham had picked up the night before,
faced his honor. they got 80 days in the
county baiiwick. Then Tom Anderson
and John Murray came up on the charge
of drunkenness and Murray was given
the additional charge of hitting an Off
Ger. The trouble that brought them into
court started late Tuesday night when
a local man rode horse up in front
of the Bowker house and Anderson al
lowed he was going to take the horse
and go for a ride In this he was as
sisted by Murray. Patrolman Willette
in matters and he and Anderson were
soon in a scuffIe, rolling out into the
road. City Marshal Scribner happened
to be on the street at the time and he
mixed into it taking Murray. Willette
received some assistance from bystand-
ers and the two men We're started for
the station. On the way Murray took
crack at the Marshal and got sore
head for his fun, Anderson had al
ready received a good beating up and
they were a hard looking pair when
they were booked. In court Anderson
got so days and Murray 60. The next
to come up was George "Fighting'
Langley He was charged with assault
upon Charles Qurion, the alleged as
sault occurring Monday afternoon.
Fred W. Clair appeared for Qurion and
after the hearing Langley was given
so days in Jail and ordered to give
bonds in the sum of S200 to Keep the
peace for one year. officer Sturtevant
took the whole number to Augusta in
the afternoon. The fight on the street
Tuesday night called out big crowd
and as none of those about appeared in
clined to help Patrolman Willette there
is a chance that some of them will have
a chance to tell the judge why they
didn't. when asked to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
WASHINGTON

The many friends of Mrs Herbert
r. Farrar will be glad to learn she is
gaining. She has been i'll for the past
year and has been a great sufferer.
She wishes to thank her many friends
who kindly remembered her with cards
on her birthday AS it was a surprise.
it brought double amount of joy to
her.
Missionary w E. Overlook passed
Sunday at North Belgrade and is now
at Rockland
Mrs. Ida Pelton, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Sanford Jones. has
returned to her home in Augusta. Mrs.
Jones accompanied her home. Mrs.
Pelton expects to start for WASHINGTON
state about Christmas to accompany
her mother to her home there.
The first real snow storm of the
season came Saturday night and Sun
day, when about three inches fell. The
roads were extremely rough and il
helped out the wheeling and some went
on runners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

People coming into the city from lit
tie way to the north report that they
are enjoying fairly good sleighing there.
At Norridgewock on Sunday four or five
inches Of damp snow fell. which made
good slighing. Even in Fairfield the snow
covered the ground but about this city
it melted as rapidly as it came. only
once in while on a patch where 1t
was sheltered from the sun did any snow
remain. The storm of Wednesday prom
ised to give some real snow if it lasted
long enough, but the snow was very fine
and did not go far in covering the ground
1t will undoubtedly help to make the
travelling good, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
Anti.Tuberculosis Week

A meeting will be held at the Con-
gregational church Thursday evening
in the interests Of the Anti-tubercu-
losis week which is being observed all
over the United States. The speakers
will be local people and will include
H. L. Emery, Harry S. Brown, Miss
Gladys Gaylord and Mrs. F. E. Booth
by, all Of whom have been very promi-
nent in the work Of the local associa-
ton. A large attendance is looked for
ward to as Waterville people have
taken good deal of interest in the
work Of the society which has done
a large amount of good in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
Colby Student in Field OF
France Graphically Writes
Of Fighting with the Allies

Waterville. Me-. Dec. s.-(SpeciaD.-
Once more student of Colby is favored
with an intimate communication from
Murray a. Morgan. ex-15, who is now
engaged 'in the field of France" fight
ing for the allies. This time, it is to
Ernest c. Scribner, II, 70 whom the Colby
soldier is writing, and Scribner is the
proud possessor of letter, written by an
old friend and fraternity brother. in the
midst Of battle. Following are extracts:
In the Field, France.
Nov. 10, 1915.
Dear Friend Serb:
Will now try and drop you few lines
and let you know where and how l ani.
1t hardly seems possible that last year,
at this time, / was roofing for the foot
ball team, and learning "Intimations of
Immortality for Prex. and that today.
1 am in France. trying to play the inter-
national game, which, from all the evil
dence ] have seen, seems to refute the
teachings of Mr.. Wordsworth. I have
been under fire and will tell you straight,
that I was not half SO nervous as l was
the night l was slapped several years
ago, in the old Gym, by those rude Sophs.
l would like to tell you exactly where I
am. but the censor has forbidden any
such dope, SO you will have to be conten,
with somewhere" in France. II have
seen considerable of the ravages of war.
and will say my heart goes out to the In
nocent who have suffered the loss of
home, loved ones, and even their country
in order to crafty the ambitions Of some
war mad maniacs.
/ have made many friends among the
college men in the regiment, and have
met few Canadian Delta Us. Am ex-
ercising my poor French on the natives
here. and so far, have got away with
it," much to the amusement Of some of
them. The French people like US Cana
dams very much. for they once owned
Canada. They are also glad to see some
of US from the L. S. A. who have come
to fight for France. and they tell great
stories about the way U. S. tourists spent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
RIPLEY

Mrs Helen DunIap Higgins Is V
Ill with tonsilitiS.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Je"e't
Gently in Willimantic. .,,rs
Mrs. James Mason mas rS
home from 4-weeks stays
friends in Boston and Winterpo's
Schools opened Monday
weeks vacation. N
Donald Southards was in DeA.
week calling at Lendall Chaooo. v
Nell Thurston went Monoa'
bee on a hunting trip. ,isIt
John Rogers is stopping 'n''
with DR.. and Mrs. Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

full. Along with this feed is e;v.,
skim milk and small quantities of o..
The pigs are fed twice daily, early j, =
morning and late in the day, IffvL
the pigs appear to eat rayenopslr
is sign that their feed shou,d \,
creased
Gradually each pig is able to "a, g.
pounds of feed day. Ey the last =.
gust the amount of feed is incrs.s,,
six pounds a day, which means iva "a.
a day Of three pounds each. By Semi,
Der each feed is increased TO four noo,s
or eight pounds d day. When thu +,
seems able to eat more, the DAYS fs.s
increased to ten pounds day, sbo-
before slaughter.
Mr.. Plummer says that this amarr, i
feed is SO regulated that at no tims
the hogs TO full to eat raw potatoes vsl4
are given them from time to time rs|
hogs are fed too much they will 70,
their feet" and thus he unable IN s.
bringing the slaughter sooner than
tended.
Ground Feed Best
Ground feed. AIR. Plummer expl,s,
seems best for the feeding Of hogs
takes to the mill the whole corn whs
raised on his farm. The corn is gsvs
with whole wheat. half and half. MI
ing the ground feed This mixed viii
skim milk makes soft mash. II,
ground feed has been used with TN
success by Mr.. Plummer. The con !
fattening, while the wheat gives ..
terial for muscle. Many people use al
meal for their hogs. BY the addition |
the wheat to the corn the hogs n
strengthened while being fattened.
they are better fitted to carry u
weight. and in that manner they II
able to feed much longer.
Each hog is trained. when feeding I
have his particular place at the trIE
BY this the hogs do not scramble Il
fight for their food. i also avoids Il
waste Of the feed and eliminates n
danger of injuring one another. nj
feeding time comes pile Of the feei
each hog is placed in the trough
over this is poured the milk, thus s'2t
dividing the feed and placing il pray i
tionany in the trough. This name
feeding can be done by training the
mails when young.
In the fall of 1914 NJ. Plummer !.
chased four pigs from orc litter WI
a year old and some Of them older
hogs were slaughtered The =
weighed 500 pounds. the second M'
third. 5os, and the fourth, as These y
of course, dressed weights
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
State Bowling League Tonight

The Waterville State League bowling
team will have the Augusta five as it's
opponents at the Casino alleys Thursday
evening. The Watervlle boys rather hal
the edge on the team from Augusta in
their meetings SO far. and they are look
ing forward TO continuing the string OF
victories which they have so far carried
out against the Capital City five. There
will doubtless be large number of fans
out to see the fun and some real roofing
for the home boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
Forever in the bonds Of y. L.,
MURRAY A. MORGAN.
Company, =. p. c. l.. T.,

show. Guy Written acted as Sinterlo-
cuteur. and the rest of the Freshmen
made up the "end men" The jokes
were mostly at the expense of the up
perclassmen, and were we'll appreciat-
ed while the musical sections render
ed by the different men were applaud
ed with enthusiasm. Refreshments
were served at the end of the minstrel
show and the rest of the evening was
passed in an informal general get-to-
gether party. In this way, the first
Alumni Night observed by this
Chapter, was a distinct success. The
alumni present were: H. r. Durham,
Russell Lord, Prof. +. X. Maxfield, Z.
c. Sturtevant, Daniel Tozier. Ralph
a. Bramhall, Charles y. Perkins, c.
A. Lewis, H. F. Larrabee, Maurice
Blanchard and DR.. p. S. Merrill.
Fourteen new members We're taken
in to Delta Delta Delta Wednesday
evening, at the final rites of initiation
sa performed by the A. L. Chapter of
Trideits, in their rooms over the Ii
comic Bank. The following is the list
of girls making up the 1919 delegation:
1917, Misses Myra Cross, Holbrook, n.
H.; Grace Fletcher. Watervillle; Re-
nora Knight, Five Islands: 1918, Alta
Davis. Pittsfield; 1919, Anna Anderson,
Foxhroft; Hilda Bradbury, Houlton;
Minerva Bradstreet, Bridgewater; Dor
othy Putnam, Houlton; Margaret and
Elizabeth Hoffman, Richmond Hills,
Long Island, n. Y; Elmira Schauble,
Bath; Ruth Holbrook, Vanceboro;
Mildred Durham, Waterville, and Mar
tina Gregory, Rockland.
On account of the examinations in
all the departments, which viii be given
next week, in view of the Christmas
vacation it is thought best to postpone
the football dance to a later date. The
affair will probably come of shortly
after Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
The Sucker Industry

The sucker industry is in full swing
in the bays along the Sebasticook and
kennebec in this vicinity. These fish are
shipped by American express to New
York, where it is reported they are sold
under the name of Maine mountain trout
and are considered a great delicacy. The
The eel fisheries are for the most part
out of commission for the present but
some of the fishermen have made good
catches during the fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
ALMA

Frank Ellington has gone to Water
vile. where he has employment.
Rev. II. F. Milligan. pastor of the NJ
e. church at Waldoboro and president of
the Lincoln County Sunday School Asso-
citation, will address the Congregational
Sunday school at Head Tide schoolhouse
at p. NJ. Sunday, Dec.>12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The ladies of w. S. Heath Circle of
the G. A. R., will be entertained by
Mrs Emma Mason at her home, Win
ter street Friday afternoon and eve
ming. A picnic supper will be served at
6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

What Are the Blessings Of Prayer"
is the topic up for discussion Thurs
day night at the First Baptist church,
Elm street. DR.. Phelps will have
charge. Mrs. I. B. Mowers class will
aid and assist in making it a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
FAIRF IELD

Fully 20 Fairfield citizens have sign
ed petition that the board of COM
missioners of Somerset county recon-
mend some one to have the duties as
probation officer. Deputy Sheriff Hen
~ D. Brophy of Fairfield has been
suggested as a candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Everett Farnsworth of China was
calling on friends in the city Wednes-
day Mr.. Farnsworth made the trip by
and reported that the roads
were in fair condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
DELTA UPSILON
TRIMS THE DEKES

The D. US. got away with three
points in the match with the Dekes
bowled Wednesday afternoon. winning
two strings and the total. The match
was a pretty slow one, no high strings
being made. Allen was high man with
the low string of 81. This victory
however, puts the d. Us. up in the
standing of the league. The summary:
DELTA UPSILON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Rev. John L. Thurston of the Getchell
street Free Baptist church will be the
speaker at regular weekly meeting Thurs
day noon at the Maine Central shops
under the auspices of the Railroad Y. NJ
G. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Bangor big game inspectors are dis
appointed in the amount now being re-
ceived. Only Is deer passed through
Tuesday. making the seasons total 2Os1
deer and 70 bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The Peoples National Bank was closed
from to 100 Wednesday afternoon out OF
respect to the memory of the late Hon.
Llewellyn Parks of Pittsfeld, who was
one of the directors and vice president
of the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The members of the fire department
were out Wednesday for little practice
run and to get things lined up for their
exhibition which they are 10 give during
the carnival next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Leon Tebbetts went to Augusta
Wednesday morning on business for
the day. In the evening he was to at
tend meeting of the Democratic State
committee, of which he is the treas
urer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The three-act comedy drama The VII
lage School Ma'am'' will be given Friday
evening. Dec. 10, at Victor Grange hail.
Fairfield Center, by the Senior class of
the Norridgewock High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

by the Foresters of America at their
hall on Temple street Friday evening.
the proceeds to go to one of the men,
bers, who is sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

w. l.. Keene left Wednesday on a
business trip Of several days to Bos-
ton and vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Miss Airline Sterling of Bingham was
calling on friends in the city Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The regular monthly meeting of ST.
Marks Mission will be held Thursday
evening and it will be followed by a So
cial hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Hon. Cyrus w. Davis, who has been in
the city for several days, went to Port
land Wednesday for the remainder of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Thomas II. Roberts of Portland, who
has been the guest of friends in the
city, returned home Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Donald B. Cragin went to Au-
susta Wednesday for short visit with
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Mrs. ]. II. Bradburn and daughter
left Wednesday for Washington. d. e"
where they will visit for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

DR.. NJ. S. Goodrich was in Augusta
Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Chalden Of
Madison were the guests of friends in
the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The civil cases which were assigned
for the municipal court Wednesday
were settled or re-assigned to future
date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

nest II. Holman; senior vice PRESIDENT
Harvey H. Brazzeil: Junior vice pres
ident. W. Herbert Walters; Camp
council, Carl G.. Piper. Grin a. Learn
ed. Worth l.. Brown. The installation
will take place in January.
Miss BESSIE Clark of Portland arriv-
ed Wednesday to pass few days as
the guest of Mrs. E,theline Jakins,
Western avenue.
The Younger Set will be entertained
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs
Ethel Davis, Kelley street.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Savage are NOV
ing their household good from the
rent on Burrill street which they have
occupied for some time, to the home of
Mrs. Savage's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Case, Nye court, where they will
make their home for the present.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dorian have NOV
ed their family and household goods
from the rent on upper Main street
to the house opposite the Hume New
hall mill, known as the mill boarding
house, which the Dorians will con-
duct on the same lines as before.
John S. Brophy. who has been a
guest of his parents. Deputy Sheriff
and Mrs. Henry D. Brophy, has re-
turned to South Waterford where he
is employed.
Miss Maitland Walters is confined
TO her home on Summit street by i'll
ness.
Mrs. Irving Allen with son Loring
and daughters Martha and Frances
of Good viii in nd
Waterville Tuesday.
Roger Nye resumed his studies this
week at Colby, after a several days
illness at his home on lower Main
street caused by carbuncle on his
neck
Marshall Pooler has been obliged to
give up his work al the kcnnebcc mill,
suffering from an attack of tonSilitis.
Miss Gertrude Waldron of Tassal-
boro passed Tuesday in town. the
guest of friends.
Friday evening instead of THURSDAY
evening as was stated in Wednesday, S
Journal, is the time set for the pro-
ductlon of the three-act comedy drama,
The Village School Ma'am," by the
Norridgewock High school at Victor
Grange hall, Fairfield Center
The Chirohoathian Club of the BAD
fist church will meet Thursday eve
ming at the home of Miss Christine
BTophy, High street. Routine business,
followed by the social
a fine entertainment including To-
cal talent, will be given at rs Thurs
cay evening at the CniVersahst church
in connection with the annual Christ
mas supper, sale and entertainment.
Mrs. George Wilson was in Rruns-
wick Tuesday where she attended the
funeral services of MI. Wilson's broth
er. MI Wilson has been in poor health
for some time and is just able TO be
about the house, so was not able to at
tend his brothers funeral
A special meeting Of Benton Grange
Wednesday evening conferred Third
and Fourth degrees on a large class OF
candidates.
Three traverse jurors will he drawn at
=. NJ. at the town clerks office
The Norrdgewock High school will!
present Friday evening at the Fairfield
Center Grange hall the three-act con IL.
drama. 1.-THE Village School Ma'am."
followed by an ice cream social
Mrs. William McPhee has gone to Au-
gusta, where she will pass several DAYS
as the guest of her daughter, Mrs Ed
win Mathes.
One drunk was before Judge Harvey H.
Rrazzell, Monday morning. He was fined
50 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

r. l.. Wentworth went to Portland
Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Mary Blanchard Of Dexter is
the guest of her brother, Frank j.
Goodridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Miss Hazel Pooler went to Lewiston
Wednesday morning to visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Eben Bailey of China Neck was the
guest of friends in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

J. =. Dysart Of Skowhegan was a
business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Clinton H. Goodhue has returned
from business trip to Readfield and
Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

W. II. Porter Of Portland is visiting
friends in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Hon. w. ]. Lanigan left Wednesday
on business trip to Boston.