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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
CONGREGATIONAL
STATE CONFERENCE
IN AUGUSTA may 4

The annual meeting of the Congre-
gational Conference and Missionary
Society Of Maine will be held with the
South Parish Congregational church
Of this city on May 4th, 5th and 9Th.
This will be the first meeting of the
Congregational State Conference with
the Augusta church for Is years. A
very attractive and practical program
has been prepared. Live topics will
be considered by men and women fully
alive to the progress of the church and
the growth Of the kingdom Of God in
the State and in the world.
Among the speakers are Judge L. A.
Emery of Ellsworth, Prin. w. G. NAL
lett Of Pennington, Mr.. ]. D. Murphy
Of Bangor. From out Of the State are
Rev. G. E. Burton, D. D., Of New York,
Mrs. Hankemeyer, Rev. William Erv-
ing, D. D.. Of Boston, Rev. F. E.
Jenkins, D. D.. of Lowell, Mr. A. T.
Bailey Of South Hadley, Rev. E. M.
Noyes, Newton Center.
The entertainment of the Confer
ence is on the Harvard plan. The
people Of the parish will supply elodg-
ing. and breakfast to the delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
TRACTOR AN AUXILIARY FOR THE
farm HORSE A SUBSTITUTE
Should Efficient Simple Durable, Comparatively nexpen-
sive, and Run by Traine d Worker to Be Successful
Best Results to ate Large Farms

tractor may we'll review carefully the
results of other farmers experiences Is
set down in the Department of Agricul-
lures new bulletin. The fact that some
men have found the tractor a profitable
investment is proof that under certain
conditions it can be used successfully for
farm work.
The physical condition of the land de-
termines largely the degree of success
which can be obtained with a tractor.
The ideal conditions are large, level
fields. free from distractions, such as
trees, stumps, rocks, holes, and bitches,
with soil firm enough to furnish solid
footing for the drive wheels, yet not
sufficiently hard to make an excessive
draft on the plows.
But the most important qualification is
efficient management. The operator
must understand his tractor thoroughly,
and not only be able to locate quickly
any trouble which occurs and remedy
the same promptly, but he must be ca
pable of avoiding great many of the
troubles commonly experienced with
tractors, by frequent inspection of the
bearings, ignition system, ETC., thus keep
ing them in first-class condition at all
times. The necessity of having tractor
owners properly trained for the operation
of their outfits has been recognized by
most manufacturers. and several have
established schools for their customers
where they can be instructed by experts
in the care and operation of the tractor.
aThe, tractor statesmen have also realized
that In selling outfits to men who are in
competent to operate them they are not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
SIDNEY

wEsT-Mrs. NJ. H. Butler has re-
turned to her home at West sidney
after having passed the winter In
Augusta with her son, VIM. Hlcnards
Mrs. Buffers friends are pleaseo
to see her at her old home.
Miss Bessie Mills, who has been
seriously i'll in Augusta for the last
month. was moved to her home here
last Saturday. She was accompanied
nv her sister, Miss Rose Mills, who
will remain with her for couple OF
weeks.
The friends ct Mrs. c. L. Richard
son will be pleased to learn that she
is recovering from severe attacF
of bronchitis. Mrs. Richardson mas
been i'll for the last five weeks.
All are sorry to learn Of the illness
of Elsie Barry, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Barry.
Fred w. Thompson was in this
section Wednesday calling on mem
bers of the church and parish.
Mrs. j. Willie Penney. Belgrade
was a caller Thursday on her sister
Miss Bessie Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Cross OF Au-
gusta were visitors Sunday OF MRS
Cross brother, Fred. Dudley.
Mrs. Alex Mills was calling last
week on Mrs. VIM. Blaisdell ant
Mrs. Chas. Allard.
Hon. Martin l.. Reynolds was a,
West Sidney last Saturday on matter:
of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

only lnJuring their own interests, but
those of the tractor trade in general.
A number of agricultural colleges have
added courses in tractioneering, and
there are several privately conducted
tractor schools. 1t is believed that most
farmers who contemplate purchasing a
tractor would find it we'll worth while
to take short course in tractioneerng
at some one Of these schools 1t will be
time and money well spent. The knowl.
edge gained will be of great assistance
in selecting a tractor, as well as in
operating it. The time and money which
the course requires will be saved in
many cases during the first two seasons.
Another important factor in determfn-
Ing the success or failure of a tractor IL
the amount of capital invested in it. The
average farmer can not afford to increase
his power investment to any great ex-
tent. In purchasing a tractor he should
not, therefore. spend as much for it as
he can realize on the horses it will dis
place. for the reason that the working
life of tractor is only about half that
OF a horse while there are many OPERA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
C0DYv|LLE TREAS
URER REFUSED TO
GIVE UP THE Cash
Declared Successor Not Legally
Elected = Also Dispute Over
Money Due from Town-The
Tangle Unravelled at Calais

Calais, Me, April ia matter Of
particular interest to the residents of
Codyville plantation was threshed out
in the municipal courtroom on Wednes-
day, April IA. before Judge Pickard. 1t
appears that Benjamin James had
been elected treasurer of the planta-
ton in 1914 but. the bond offered was
not acceptable to the selectmen and
late in the summer or early fall an
other meeting was held at which a new
treasurer was elected. Mr. James was
employed most of the time in another
part OF the State and his wife was
acting treasurer during his absence.
He declined to acknowledge that his
successor had been legally chosen and
refused to turn over the town funds in
his hands. The matter went on in this
way until March last when the new
officers were again selected for the
year and Mr.. James. being absent from
the county, did not hurry back to nav
over the funds in his hands to the
treasurer duly qualified under the law
so the town fathers got after him and
he was brought back from Island Falls
ard a hearing set for Wednesday of
this week.
Mr.. James and his attorney appeared
promptly at the hour set for the hear
ing. as did also the selectmen and
treasurer Of Codyville. There were
some matters in dispute between Mr.
James and the town officials concern
ing money due Mr.. James, who de-
clared his willingness and ability to
turn over the funds belonging to the
town as soon as satisfactory adjust
ment OF the dispute was made. The
parties adjourned to the law library in
the city building for discussion of
the case which was finally adjusted to
the satisfaction of all,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

The percentage of owners who use
their tractor at night is greatest for the
farms of 1000 to 1000 acres, and these men
likewise use their tractors for the great
est number of nights per year. From
this fact it would appear that only on
the larger farms is there sufficient work
to utilize the full capacity of the tractor
during the busy season, and even on
these large farms more than As per cent.
OF the owners do custom work.
The necessity for large acreage, II the
Invested capital per acre is to be kept
within Il safe limit, has been very ap-
parent although in many farming COM
munities tractor may prove profitable
on a. small acreage, provided the owner
can obtain some lucrative custom work
for the tractor when it is not required on
the home farm. A great deal Of the GUS
tom work which has been done with
tractors has proved improbable to the
tractor owner, however
For the Farmer Who Considers Buy
ing a Tractor.
The farmer who considers buying a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
SEES
SION OF THE RED
men At PORTLAND

Portland. Me-, April ia meeting
Of importance to the tribes of Red
Men in the reservation of Maine is the
9th great sun council fire Of the Great
Council of Maine. held in this city
Thursday. The meeting took place
in the Red Mems hall, Pennington
block, and there was a large repre-
sentation Of members Of the Grea:
Council ana delegates.
The sessions convened at 9 and the
credential committee was ready for
its official duties at 8. The meeting
was presided over by Great Sachem
Henry !. Durgin Of South Eliot.
Wednesday evening there was an
entertainment for the visitors at the
hall. 42s Congress street, and the. fea-
ture of the evening was the comforting
of the Warriors degree by, Algonquin
tribe Of Lewiston, on a class of can
didates.
Thursday evening there will be an
informal reception and ball by the
Great Council Of Red Men and the de-
Areesof Pocohontas at the Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Washington. April t.-American cheese,
of which the exports had decreased from
nearly 150, 900 pounds in the fiscal year
1881 to less than CSC, 600 in 1874, is again
finding its way to foreign markets in
rapidly increasing amounts. The half
year ending with December showed a
total export of over 25O,000.000 pounds;
January. 1915, 100000 pounds; and Feb
ruary. nearly 75O,OoO. 900. the aggregate for
eight months of the current fiscal year
being 100000 pounds. or more than in
any fiscal year since 1907.
England is now and for many years
has been the largest foreign market for
American cheese. The February ship
ments thither included, according to re-
cent statistics of the Bureau Of Foreign
ana Domestic Commerce, Department Of
Commerce, 100000 pounds from Maine
and New Hampshire, 100000 from New
York and 100000 from Michigan, out of
total export of 75O.OOO,ooO pounds. In the
fiscal year 1894 when our exports of
cheese were much larger than at present
we exported 6,l5O.OOO.oo0 pounds to the
United Kingdom, 100000 to Canada and
other British North America, and nearly
5000 pounds to South America. Last
years exports were distributed not only
to the foregoing countries but also to
Panama, the British West Indies, Cuba,
China. Hongkong and other orien,a,
countries.
Both Federal and State laws have tend
ed to restrict the sale of cheaper grades
OF American cheese. The most recent
general legislation affecting its sale was
the pure food and drugs acl of June 30,
l9O6, which requires manufacturers to
state specifically on the label the char
acter OF the goods offered for sale.
"Fliled cheese" by which is meant
cheese from which the butter fat has
been removed and foreign fats added, has
been legislated against in several states.
though 1t is understood that certain
grades of cheese which may not be law
fully manufactured for sale in the United
States may be manufactured for export
in response to foreign orders for those
grades.
The domestic cheese product. ranging
between 32o,0oO,o0o to 33O, coz, 900 pounds an
nually, Is from five to six times as much
as the annual import of foreign cheese.
In the period from 1898 to 1902 imports of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
FEAR OF PUNISHMENT
CAUSED Boys SUICIDE

Calais, Me-, April 16.-One of the
saddest tragedies occurring in this city
in many years, was the death by sui
eide on Wednesday, April IA, of Clyde
Mylen, who ended his life by taking a
dose of mixture consisting of paris
green and toothache drops, as was
told in Wednesdays issue Of the Com
mepeial
The lad on Monday last had taken
some money from his grandmother,
and, accompanied by lad named Nc
Garvey, went to Eastport, from which
city they were sent back on Tuesday
at the request of relatives. When the
lads reached the Midtown station of
the Maine Central on Tuesday noon
they went up into the woods back OF
Midtown instead of going home, but
in the evening young McGarvey re-
turned home thinking his companion
had done likewise. Early Wednesday,
when the boys grandmother put up
the curtains at her home, she was
Mortified to see him grovelling on the
ground outside his home.
She called Mr.. Mylen, who brought
his son into the house and at once en-
deavored to secure the services of a
physician, but before a physician
reached the house the boy had passed
away. Before losing consciousness,
young Mylen told his father he had
taken paris green, and the bottle con-
tanning the fatal mixture was found in
one Of the pockets of his coat.
Young McGavey told the police that
Clyde had the bottle with him on
Monday when they went to Eastport,
and had it when they were in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Square hotel, the exercises to com
mence at s.
The following are the committees:
Credentials-T. E. Wilson, No. 1O4
J. Frank Warren. No 10; Atwood
Perkins. No. 33.
observation-disclosures Mckinney. No
46; Benjamin Spofford, No l; Ray p.
Hanscom, No. 10.
Distribution-M. C. Morrison, No
Sc; Arthur Lewis, No. 1O4; Leon w.
Sanborn, No. 90.
State of the Order-Arthur B. Cook,
No. 8; Warren d. Blaisdell, No. 1O3 !:
Edward II. True, No. 90.
Dispensations-Jame Shea, No. Al:
H. A. Jordan. No. "a William R.
Davis, No. 100.
Returns and Reports-Ralph E..
Bailey, No. 5; Edwin A. Palmer, No.
81; Charles w. Munson, No. II.
Resolutions-Fred A. Hobbs, No. 80:
Francis Hatch. No. 104; C. H. Sprague,
No. 10S. .e. .., -e.tsat.
Necrology-Albro E. Chase, No. 80;
John o. Foss, No. So; Ralph Dyer, No.
AS has been the custom in pas.
years, the great council Of Maine, de
gree of Pocohontas, an auxiliary of
the Order of Red Men. held it's an
Eual convention on the same day as
the great council, Red Men. The
Pocohontas convention was held at
the Pythian Temple and was an all
day session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
/ AMERICAN CHEESE IN EXPORTS
RELATION TO DOMESTIC DEMAND

cheese fuctuated between 100000 and
100000 pounds annually; from 1913 to
1906. between 100000 and 3o,oO0.oco. and
from 1907 to 1918, between S0,0O,eo0 and
Sc, 100000 while in the fiscal year 1914 the
total was 63,7S4,313 pounds. valued at
$11,0O.693.
Italy and Switzerland are the leading
sources of our imported cheese. having
supplied last year 26,5Oo,O00 and 22.5oo.coo
pounds respectively, as against nearly
5.500,c0O from France, S.6e6,666 from the
Netherlands, 3,25O.OOo from Greece. 100000
from Canada, and smaller amounts from
Norway, Germany, England and Aus
tria-Hungary. The most popular varie-
ties imported, according to special re-
ports made by the collectors Of customs
in connection with an investigation by the
Department of Agriculture as to the
possibility of manufacture in the United
States are: From Italy, the Gorgonzola.
made from the unskimmed milk of the
COW; Parmesan, or Reggiano, cows
milk cheese popularity used for grating
into macaroni or soup; Romano, or Peco-
rino. from sleeps milk: Caciocavalli.
said to be thus designated because it
head as a trade mark; and Provoloni, a
hard rennet cheese from the milk of the
COW or buffalo; and from Switzerland the
Schwetzer, rennet cheese, and the
Emmenthal, similar to the Schweitzer,
but harder of or richer milk. Cheddar
and Cheshire cheeses, made in England,
are very popular in this country, as also
the Roquefort and Neufchatel cheeses of
France, the Camembert of France and
Germany, the Stilton cheese of England,
and the Edam cheese of the Netherlands
The tariff act of 1918 changed the duty
on imported cheese from six cents per
pound to 20 per cent ad valorem.
Our consumption of cheese in 1910 was
3.S pounds per capita. The census of that
year credited Wisconsin with a produce
ton of 149,oO0.O00; New York, 10000, 900
Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio, from
IL, 100000 to 100000 pounds each and
Illinois, Oregon. California, Vermont, and
Minnesota, from 100000 to 5,Oo0, 900
pounds each. Utah and Iowa each pro-
duced over 100000 pounds, and Colorado,
Indiana, Arizona, Washington, Mis-
souri,, and New Hampshire, approximate
ly 100000 pounds each.
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W1SCAssET

Arthur Bean has moved his family
into the Lydia Mclean house.
Mrs. George Krah and children are
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Hummerson of West Alma.
John Dickinson is having his house
on Summer street wired for electricity.
Rev. G. w. NJ. Keyes returned from
Boston last week.
Miss Marion Albee Of Newcastle was
in town Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Booland of Boston
are visiting at F. D. Southard's ON
Hooper street.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray and daugh-
fer Velma left Monday for st. Louis.
DR.. Fred II. Albee Of New York was
IN town a few moments Friday on the
way to Portland.
Albert w. Warren died last Wednes-
day morning at the home of his par
enrs Mr.. and Mrs. Marcian Warren on
washington street after few days ill
ness from blood poisoning which start
ed from cold sore on his lip and in
some way became infected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
WINTHROP

EAST-Mrs. A. M. Hunt, who mas
been passing the winter in Melrose'
Mass, came home Wednesday. MIS-
Olive Dudley is stopping with her.
Harvey Lowell Of Wayne Is passing
a few days at w. L. Mace's.
The members of Manchester Grange
who have not been asked to prihs
sandwiches for the supper, Saturday
evening, will bring cake. The state
Lecturer will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Packard nave re-
turned home from Baltimore, Nd.
Harry Cushman has gone 10 WEN
where he is at work on the oflVe'
Mrs. NJ. w. Wiswell of Bangor ana
her father, Mr.. Rowe, are at their
cottage on the lake for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Washington, April 1.-THE modern gas
tractor of 10 or more horsepower has
thus far, within it's limited area Of use,
proved to be an auxiliary of the farm
horse rather than substitute. This is
a conclusion set forth in new Depart
ment of Agriculture bulletin (No. 17D
entitled Farm Experience With the
Tractor" When properly handled, ac-
cording to the bulletin, the tractor is
often Of great value in permitting one or
two men to perform large amount Of
work within limited length Of time.
With further development, a lower first
cost, and operated by workers who have
been carefully trained, tractors will I'M
doubtedly continue to grow in number
and efficiency, extending their field of
work into new territory. The heavy de-
mands for power to break new land are
practically over, and the growth Of the
tractor will hereafter be due more to it's
merit than in the past.
In past years, wherever the tractor
seems to have succeeded, the farms have
usually been very large. The present
trend of the tractor industry, however
points to the development of cheaper
and smaller outfits, designed to pull only
from two to four plow bottoms, and
these should make good on farms Of
moderate size, providing they cost con-
siderably less per unit of drawbar power
than the equivalent in horses. How the
tractors success in the past has varied
with the size Of the farm will be seen
from the following table:
Relation Of the Size of the Farm to
the Results Obtained with Tractors.
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ALMA

Miss Ethel Bailey is III Brunswick, the
guest of relatives.
Mrs Fred Cheney is i'll.
Mrs. Gerusha Erskine. who has been
very ill. is improving. Mrs. Erskine' s
granddaughter. Mrs. F. c. Jewett Of
Whtefleld, is with her for a few days.
Thomas Aver is having well bored
by men from Waterville.
Albert White of Boston and his niece,
Miss Fife White of Richmond, were
guests Saturday OF Mr.. and Mrs. P. E.
Jewett.
Albion Averll passed away April g.,
at the home Of his daughter. Mrs. Err
nest Weeks, in Jefferson. The remains
were brought here and the funeral SER
vices held Sunday afternoon in his old
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Beware Of Ontments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely. derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.
]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.. contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Hall s
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co..
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
tion-AdY. -
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woods together Tuesday afternoon.
Evidently the unfortunate child feared
that severe punishment would be
meted out to him for taking the money
and decided to end his life rather than
submit to chaStisement.
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and suppers and dinners will be Sc
cured by the delegates at the dinins
room Of the Penney Memorial 'church'
Here is another opportunity for Au-
gusta people to manifest hospitailty'
and it is expected that cheerful re-
Spouse will be made to the committee
on entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

House Dresses !. : !. :
Lot of Percale Dresses
in stripes and PLAN CO..
ors. $1.00 value. ...79c
Muslin Underwear
Large assortment COW
ers, Drawers, Comblna'
tons, skirts and gowns
your choice. .49c ca
Dress Shields
Narragansett Dress
Shields value 1Oc-sale
SC pair.
Gents ndkerchiefs
Linen finished hem.
stitched h'd'k'chs, value
15c ca sale. 8 for Csc
CretonneS
A pieces 15c Cretonnes
sale SC yd
Curtain Scrim -
Lot of Ecru and WINS
Scrim with lace border
special &c, yd
Lace Camersoles
To be worn with sheer
waists. New styles in
waist department. - /
Infants Furnishings /
Look into our display
case. Lots of dainty ar
ticles for the baby. !
New things in sheer |
Lawn, Collars and YES
tees. !
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!, Smith
& co.
GARDINER, MAINE

The suit question
is easily settled.
Look around, then
come to see us.
Compare quality.
finish and priceS
with what you may
have seen.
We are showing
different styles
than other stores.
Prices $3.50 to $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Silk
Dresses

2 Jap Silk Dresses, black
size 40, Navy, size So
$3.50 values, now 1898
each.
I Navy Brocade Silk
Dress size 34-value SIS
sale :. 1898
1 Combination Jap Silk
Dress Copenhagen Blue
figured waist with black
taffeta skirt, size 80 val
$4,000, sale. 1898
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Great / / I! t Savings ! i. ! 4
Wide COttOnS
Odd lengths at odd,
prices
1Ox4 Lockwood UNI
bleached, 28c value

9x4 Pequot, unbleached
.18c I'd
9x4 Fruit of the Looms
bleached 23c I'd
9x4 Premier Zoe I'd
8x4 Pequot, bleached
.................. nc va
SKI Lockwood, bleached
-. =. IN W
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-12-24
Probate Court Notes.

Since the death of John M. Treadwell
of Owosso, in April, 1909, the admins
tratrix and widow have both passed
away. Ida Pierce a daughter, was
named administrative of the estate al
the time of her fathers death Two
years later she died and William F.
Gallagher was named administrator.
During the past few days Mrs. Tread
we'll, the widow, passed away. The
estate was about closed at the time
Mrs. Treadwell died, and now a re-
division of the property will be made,
as provided for in the will of MIR.
Treadwell,
Emma Mccarthy of Owosso, has filed
petition for the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of her hus'
band, James D. Mccarthy. The Nc.
Carthy estate Is valued at $15, 1000.
Emma Littlefield has been named
special administrative in the estate of
Andrew G.. Barry of Sciots township.