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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
SOMERSET
CANAAN

Bert Rand is at home from Boston.
called there by the serious illness OF
his mother, Mrs. Susie Rand.
Mrs. Lancaster OF Skowhegan was
the guest Saturday of Mrs. Goodwin
and daughters.
Mrs. Maymie Holman, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Virginia Nye,
returned Sunday to her home in Fair
field.
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Harris and Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Keene took an auto
trip to Orono Sunday.
Blaine Fowler and Mr.. Clark Of
Waterville are guests Of friends in
town.
Mrs. Everett Salisbury and little
daughter. who have been visiting in
Skowhegan. returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Verna Spaulding and little son
Louis OF Augusta are visiting her uncle,
w. NJ. Boston.
Misses Bessie and Carrie Crocker
passed Saturday in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Eva Shean left Friday for a
visit with relatives in Bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hill of Skowhe-
gan were guests Sunday of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Goodrich.
Mrs. Muriel Lowell Of Bangor has
been visiting her grandmother, Mrs
Jennie Grover. On Sunday they en-
tertained company from Harmony.
Canaan Grange will observe veter-
ans day on June 10 instead of June
20, the latter day being Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Williams and
children. accompanied by her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burrill, took an
auto trip Sunday to Clinton, where
they were guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Wes-
ley Keene.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Burriu and
daughter Christine were at Clinton
Sunday. the guests Of relatives.
Sunrise Chapter, o. E. S., has ex-
tended an invitation to Fireside Chap
ter Clinton. to meet with them on the
evening Of June %.
Mrs. Myra Foster and little daugh-
ter Avis passed Tuesday in Skowhegan.
charles Harris and Herbert Purinton
nave purchased touring cars
Henry Kicker left Monday for a
short trip to Boston.
). l.. Watson of Portland and + W
Ihurston Of Island Pond, VT, accom-
panied by their wives, were guests =,
few days last week Of Mr.. and Mrs
r. r. Furber. The trip was made by
auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
THE JUNE TERM OF
SUPERIOR COURT
CONvENES TUESDAY

The June term Of the superior court
for Kennebec county convened in the
city government rooms at City hall at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning with Judge
Fred Emery Beane presiding. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Henry c. Turner
Of the Pleasant Street Methodist Epis-
copal church. The docket was called
and cases assigned for the remainder
OF the term. Sheriff Getchell and Dep
uty SheHffs harrington and Roderick
were in attendance. In the afternoon
the court was occupied with divorce
cases. three being heard. The jury will
be called wednesday at 10 o'clock to
which time court was adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
City Opera House

There was large attendance at the
city opera house both Tuesday afternoon
and evening. The program was featured
by the great six-reel production 'Da-
mon and Pythias' and It was pronounced
one Of the finest things that has been
shown in Waterville for long time.
Tuesday evening the members Of Have
lock Lodge. Knights of Pythias, attend
cd in a body. seats being reserved for
them in the body Of the house. A fine
program has been prepared for the re-
mainder of the weekday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The Central Are station is looking
like a carpenter shop these days as
the drivers at the station are repairing
the Hook and Ladder truck and the
ladders which had been allowed to go
to pieces pretty badly. Many OF the
ladders were unfit for use and some Of
the roof ladders were In such condition
that the hooks had come of. The whole
number are to be put In thorough re-
pair and the truck itself is also to
have a complete overhaulins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BURNHAM

Burnham schools will cloSe on Friday.
June II. with an exhibition at Sebasti-
cook Grange hall. Teachers and pupils
are working hard to make the exhibit
ton success and It il hoped that ma
rents and citizens generally will attend
and thus show their interest in the
schools and md out what they are doing.
The exhibits win be ready for inspec-
ton 1t o'clock and be on exhibition
- the aftesnoon- The program will be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

A number Of the Odd Fellows Of the
city went to Auburn Tuesday, where
the annual Field day Of the order is
to be held Wednesday. The trains
from the east also carried a good num-
Der coming from Bangor and points
in the eastern part Of the State. The
members were planning on a fine time
and a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
Fire In Coal Shed

The fire at the Maine Central coal
shed was pretty well out. Tuesday and
men had begun the work Of clearing
up preparatory to the rebuilding. It
was expected by those In charge that
the IRE would all be out within day
or two and things would be back to
normal there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The trains from Bangor for the past
few days have all been carrying 4
number Of the University Of Maine
students on their way to their homes.
They are a jolly bunch and as the
trains stop at this station for som ,
minutes they all leave the cars ami
make things lively about the platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
CLINTON

All the Clinton schools except the
Town House and Hill Road schools will
close on Friday. June II.
The second annual exhibition will oc-
cur on Saturday. June L. The exhibits
will be ready for inspection at 1 O'Clock
and the program viii begin at 2 o'clock.
This is q good chance for the parents
and citizens generally to show their in
terest in their schools and find out some
thing Of what they are doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The regular weekly Bible class was
held at the Maine Central shops Tues
day noon with a large attendance
General Secretary F. l. Thornberry Of
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. is the leader
and is making the meetings so inter-
esting that the attendance is steadily
increasing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

A largely attended drill Of the mem.
bers of St. Omer Commandery was held
Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall on
Common street. The members of the Or
der are working hard in anticipation o;
the st. Johns day celebration at Angus
ia and hope to make a fine showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Charles J. Richardson Of winslow
died at his home Monday afternoon
after long illness, aged 81 years. The
funeral will take place at 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from the home
Of John Withee. Rev. Fred X. ConAnt
Of the Winslow Congregational church
oficiating. The tnterment will bs at
Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The Golden Eagles defeated the Ameri-
can Buffalos by score of s to at the
high school grounds Tuesday afternoon
The batteries for the Golden Eagles was
Sterling and Squire; for the American
Buffalos, McEwen and George.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Cyr Brothers Of this city have Sc
cured the contract for the construction
of a new Catholic church at Augusta.
This church will be one Of the finest IN
the State and the construction will
take all summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The Coburn and Maine Central In
stitute teams will meet at P. NJ.
Wednesday at the Libbey field. The
nine from Pittsfield has shown repeat
eddy this year that it is fast one ami
will no doubt give the big Coburn
team a good game. The lineup Of the
Coburn team will be the same as in
the previous games and 1t is expected
that McPhee will do the pitching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The fire truck was called to the homo
OF D. H. Spaulding at about 100 A. n.
Tuesday for a chimney fire. which had
started to break through into the at
tic. Chemicals only were used and
the damage will not amount to much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

E. Payson Witham, who has the
contract for driving the piling for the
new Gilman street bridge. is getting
hts machinery together and expects to
begin work early next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Mrs. Cyrus Walker and Mrs. Ira
Pierce of San Francisco. Cal. were In
the city Tuesday. registering at the
Elmwood. They were in an automobile
party which is touring the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

A number Of the members Of the
Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary went to
Bangor Tuesday morning to attend the
State convention which is in session in
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Conductor W. B. Hopkins Of the
Waterville- Skowhegan train. returned
to his duties Tuesday morning. after
q short lay of. during which he en-
joyed the fishing at Moosehead Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The libel on the liquor which was
seized 10 days ago by Deputy Sheriff
Roderick expired Tuesday and as no
claimant appeared it was ordered for
feited 70 the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Aanley Morrison left Tuesday for
Ola Orchard, where he will be for
few days after which he will go to
Boston on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
In Municipal Court

One drunk was before the police
court Tuesday morning. This was his
second appearance recently and he
was given fine Of IS and costs. which
he paid, and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Mrs. George H. Ball returned on
Tuesday afternoon from visit Of
several weeks with relatives in Mas
sachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

The private car Pilgrim was attach
ed to the afternoon train going east.
The owner, F. Hale of New York, was
in it, bound for visit at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Mrs. G. W. Abbott and Miss F. A
Abbott Of Dexter. who have been in
the city az the guests Of friends, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

A. J. Kilhammer OF Detroit who
has been In the city in the interests Of
the Maxwell Motor Co.. left Tuesday
for Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

F. e. Sanborn. superintendent Of
the Maine Central. who has been in
the city for several days. left Tuesday
for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Hon. W. ]. Lanigan returned Tues
day afternoon from a business trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

DR.. and Mrs. L. G. Bunker went to
Poland Springs Tuesday to attend the
meeting of the Maine Medical Asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Carroll B. Flanders II of Skowhegan
was awarded first prize Of SO Tuesday
morning in chapel and Frederick A. Pot
tie II of East otisfield second prize of
S as awards for the Sophomore decla-
nation held the evening previous. The
first prize for the women's division was
awarded to Flora A. Norton II Of King
field. and the second prize to Marion H.
White OF WatervilIe.
Robert H. Bowen OF the class Of 1914,
who has been studying in the Columbia
University Medical School. has returned
to Waterville and will remain for the
rest of the summer.
Irving T. Howe. the Colby Splinter.
who Is conceded by experts to be the
fastest runner in the East, will enter
the trials for the Panama Exposition
trip June D and g at the Stadium. II
Howe qualities, and in all probability he
will. he will be among those athletes who
will compete at the exposition during the
summer.
Ezra Wenz II, the long-distance run
ner. will run in New York this summer
under the colors Of the New York A. c.
or Of the Melrose A. C. A small squad
Of track men are running every day to
keep in condition for meets that many
Of them will enter this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

G. II. Stearns Of Portland, who has
been In the city on business left Tues
day. morning for his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Thomas Roberts Of Portland. who
has been in the city on business. left
Tuesday fer Guilford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

food sale will b given Friday at
ternoon by the Engineers Wives at thu
Whitcomb market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Hon. William 7. Haines went to
Portland Tuesday morning on bust
ness for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

H. c. McCorrison OF Thorndike was
in the city Tuesday on business for
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Mr.. an9 Mrs. F. H. Palmer OF To-
ronto are visiting with friends in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

8. W. Philbrick Of skowhegan was
q business caller IN the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
COLBY COLLEGE
Plans for a Big Celebration of
Colby's Athletic Supremacy
Gained During Year
Speaking Prizes
TRACK MEN TRAINING FOR
SUMNER WORK-CHAT

Two championships in one year. in
the two major sports has made the col
lege year that il just closing one Of the
greatest in athletic attainment that Col
by has ever known At the opening Of
the year no one would have conceded
Colby the championship. but after max
ing a poor showing on a long western
trip the team returned. came to itself
apd has waded through a hard schedule
with only one defeat chalked up against
her. In view Of these wonderful accom-
plishments the student body is planning
a celebration for Thursday night that
will rival the big display OF last fall
when the football banner came to the
local college for the nrst time in FIVE
years. A committee consisting of one
member from every fraternity will have
charge of the festivities that are to make
the celebration one long to be remem-
bered. Paul cGinger'D Fraser. captain
Of last fairs football team, made a stir
ring speech in chapel Tuesday morning.
urging every man to take part and show
his college loyalty. President Roberts
read a telegram sent by Jack Coombs
from Fittsburg. where he is now staying
with Brooklyn National League team,
congratulating Coach Houser and the
team on the splendid showing in the State
series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Joseph Clark went to Belgrade
Tuesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Miss 8. Belle Grant Of New York
- visiting relatives In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

I, Do you want useful informa.
ton? Read the ads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

F. p. Banten Of Montvflle was
business caller In the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

8. A. Payson Of Brooks was q BUSH
ness caller in the city Tue1dAy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Registration Notice.

The office Of the Supervisor Of Res :
stration will be open on the 1st Mon
day in each month for the purpose of
registering any person who is quail
fed IS follows:
Who shall have been a resident of
the State for two years, and of the
county one year, and of the polling pre-.
cinct in which the elector offers to
vote four months before the day of
election. and shall have paid, six
months before, any poll tax then due
and payable, and who can both read
and write any section Of the constitu-
tion of 1895 submitted to him by the
Supervisors of Registration, or who
can show that he owns, and has paid
all taxes collectible on during the
present year, property in this State
assessed at three hundred dollars or
more. II A MEYER,
Clerk of Board.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Notice of Sale.

The lot of land below described is in
the hands of the undersigned for sale
for the purpose of partition among the
owners, and the undersigned will re-
ceive bids on it from now until the
morning of the first Monday in Janua-
ry, A D 1916, being the third day of
month, and, if no satisfactory bid IS re-
ceived by that time, the said lot of land
will be offered for sale at public outcry
for cash during the usual hours of sale
before the court house door in King
stree, S C, the right to reject any and
all bids being reserved. The land is
described as follows:
All that lot of land in Kingstree, Will
liamsburg county, S c, containing
three-fourth (3-4) of an acre, more or
less, and bounded North by lands of
Estate of Mrs S C Snider; East by the
canal in said town of Kingstree; South
by lands OF S Jenkins, and West by
A G L Railroad, known as property of
the estate of Mrs S C Snlder and now
occupied by w H DuBose.
The house located on said lot contains
six rooms and large hallway.
12-16-3t M A SHULER,
December II. 1915. Attorney.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Notice of Clerks Sale
Farmers & Merchants Bank, of Lake
City, S G, Plaintiff,
F. T. ProSser Defendant

Mrs E C Prosser, Defendant.
By virtue of decree of foreclosure
and sale heretofore made in the above
entitled action, will sell at public auc-
tion, for cash, to the highest bidder, in
front of the court house door in King
stree, S C, on Monday, the 3rd day of
January, 1916, the same being sales
day, during the usual hours of sale, the
tract of land described below:
All that certain piece, parcel or tract
of land, lying, being and situate in
Johnson township, Williamsburg coun-
ty, and State of South Carolina, con-
tanning one hundred and fifty Q5O
acres, more or less, and bounded as fol-
lows, to wit:
On the North by the run of Tye's
Lake; on the East by lands of H
Chapman and j F Haselden; on the
South by lands of Floyd M Hanna, and
on the West by lands of Floyd M Hanna.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
H o BRITToN,
Clerk of Court of c P & G S, Will
liamsburg county, S C. 12-l6-3t
Kingstree, S G, December 3rd, 1915.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Notice of Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

O1 "A ~ VI WV = - S&AAsS A~A~N~A
COUNTY Of WILLIAMSBURG,
Court of Common Pleas.
M L Boyd and j M Tisdale, Executors
of the last will and testament of D 2
Martin, deceased, Plaintiffs,
VS.
MS Ogburn, Bank of Kingstree and
Belle G Blakely, Defendants:
Pursuant to an order in the above
stated case signed by his Honor, Judge
S W G Shipp, on the 4th day of Decem-
Der, 1915, / will offer for sale at public
auction before the court house door in
Kingstree, S C, on salesday in January,
1916, to-wit: the 3rd day of January,
1916, between the legal hours of sale, to
the highest bidder, for cash, the follow
ing described tract of land:
7'All that certain piece, parcel or tract
of land situate, lying and being in Will
liamsburg county, Suttons township,
State aforesaid, and said to contain two
hundred (2OO) acres. more or less, having
the following outings and boundings,
to-wit: North by the public road; South
by Santee swamp; East by lands of S R
Walters; and West by lands of S R
Walters, R P Hinnant and Hane lands. y
Purchaser to pay for papers.
12-16-3t II o BRITToN,
Clerk of Court of Williamsburg county.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Notice of Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG,
Count Of Common plaas

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG,
Court of Common Pleas.
John Cokely and Ruth Mouzon, Plaintiffs,
VS.
Lezainy Gallishaw, Theo Marie Murrell,
Ernest Lesesne Murrell, C Graham,
S Joffort, S S Aronson and j Tigler,
heretofore co-partners trading under
the firm name of Aronson & Tigler,
Defendants.
Pursuant to an order in the above
stated case signed by his Honor, Judge
HF Rice, on the 3Oth day of November,
1914, | will offer for sale at public auc-
ton before the court house door in
Kingstree, S C, on salesday in January,
to-wit: the 3rd day of January, 1916, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, to the
highest bidder, for cash, the following
described tract of land:
"All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land lying, being and situate in
the county of Williamsburg and State
of South Carolina, containg one hundred
and two Q02) acres, more or less, and
bounded as follows, to-wit: North by
lands of A w Chandler and Graham;
East by lands of Graham; South by
lands of the estate of T A Blakely;
West by lands formerly of the estate OF
Croswell now owned by the Atlantic
Coast Lumber corporation; the above
described tract of land being known as
the lands of the estate of March Muir
rell, deceased"
Purchaser to pay for papers.
12-16-3t H 0 BRITToN,
Clerk of Court of Williamsburg county.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-23
Sheriff S Sale under Ex
eCutiOn.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG,
Court of Common Pleas.
L F Rhem, Plaintiff,


j S Brockinton, Defendant.
Under and by virtue of an execution
in the action above stated, issued out OF
the Court of Common Pleas for the
county and State aforesaid, bearing date
the 22nd day of October, 1915, directed
to the undersigned, |, the undersigned
Sheriff of the county and State afore-
said, will, on the first Monday in Janu-
ary, 1916, sell before the court house
door in Kingstree, in the county and
State aforesaid, between the legal hours
of sale, at public auction, to the highest
bidder or bidders, for cash, the following
lands and premises, heretofore levied
upon as the property of the defendant
aforesaid, to-wit:
"All the undivided right, title and in
terest of the said j S Brockinton as
heir-at-law of the late T H Brockinton
in or to all that certain piece, parcel OF
tract of land lying, be ing and situate in
the county of Williamsburg and State
of South Carolina, containing four hun
dred and fifty-two and one-half (4521a)
acres, more or less, and bounded as fol-
lows: On the North by lands of the es-
tate of B F Brockinton, Sr, and Ferdor
lands; on the East by lands of the es-
tate of B F and ] F Brockinton and
lands of ] w Wall; on the. South by
lands of F Rhem & Sons and Atlantic
Coast Lumber corporation, and on the
West by lands of Mrs ] S Graham. "
Purchaser to pay for papers.
12-16-3t GEORGE GRAHAM,
Sheriff of Williamsburg county.