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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
BOY FARMERS
PRIZE WINNERS
AT SPRINGFIELD

Bangor, Me-, Oct 16.-Albert Lincoln
Of Dennysville, Norris Bryant and I'll
mer Davis of Machias, the team sent
to Springfield, Mass, to represent the
Pine Tree State at the potato judging
exposition at the Boys and Girls Ag-
ricultural Club Exposition Of the North
Atlantic states, were prize winners Of
$50. according to the decision of Sat-
urday morning. These three boys have.
though their ages are from II to Is
only, been prominent in club plot grow
ing for the past two years and MEM
bers of the Boys Potato Club in that
section. They have distinguished them
selves at local exhibitions and at state
conventions and were selected some
weeks ago to serve as judging team.
The State leader, r. P. Mitchell, has
charge of the entire potato project at
Springfield. The three boys went to
Springfield Thursday and their news of
their success is no surprise to those
who had noted their ability at tuber Sc
lection and judging.
Maine Agricultural Club work is now
an established and important factor in
every section of Maine. Fifteen boys
and girls divided into judging teams are
now at the exposition accompanied by
Mr.. Mitchell. Miss Haskell of the Girls
clubs and w. M. Gray, special agent in
charge Of collecting exhibits. They will
all return with fine record of work
done it is expected The Washington
county boys have certainly brought
credit upon themselves, the State and
the Extension division. College of Ag-
riculture, University Of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
BRUNSWICK Man
FOUND ON TRACK;
skull FRACTURED

Brunswick, Me-. Oct. 1e.-Philip Ba-
con or Philip Batus, aged SIS. who is
employed on one Of the Maine Central
Railroad steel crews, was found lying
on the south side Of the tracks a
short distance east Of Stanwood street
about o'clock Sunday morning with
fractured skull. DR.. Charles A.
Palmer was summoned and had the
wounded man removed to the Maine
General hospital in Portland. where
1t was found that the left side Of his
skull was fractured. Immediately upon
his arrival he was placed on the OPP
Grating table. where five or six pieces
Of bone were removed. leaving an open
wound about an inch wide.
It is not known just how he receiv-
ed the injury. When found he had
his knife In one hand and his pipe in
the other. while close by was a large
suit case. It Is understood that he has
q son living in Lewiston and that he
had returned from that city on the mid
night train. He then had evidently
started for the railroad yard to be
ready to take his train early this morn
ing On the way he had stopped to
light his pipe and while thus engaged
was struck by some passing train, either
the second section Of II or a freight
or shifting engine.
But little can be learned about the
man. He has only been employed by
the railroad for a few weeks. At one
time he worked at the Cabot Cotton mill.
but for about IL years has been away
from Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
FAIRFIELD
Auto with Young Lady Driver
and Girl Occupants Collides
with Team
LATE CONDENSED NEWS
NOTES-PERSONALS

An automobile driven by young
lady with two other girls as occupants
was in collision with the team owned
by w. N. Osborne and used to haul
water in bottles from the Rocky Hill
spring to parties in town. the accident
occurring on the corner Of Main street
and Lawrence avenue at noon yester-
day. The girl chauffeur turned the cor
ner too suddenly to see the team but
managed to turn out in time to avoid
a head-on collision. The rear wheei
on the wagon was broken and several
bottles while the auto escaped Win
only a badly twisted mud guard. the
party owning the automobile and the
occupants were unknown as they de-
parted Immediately after finding the
damage done was small.
Mrs. r. B. Richardson and Miss Dor
is Culpert of South Paris are visiting
at the home of Mrs Esther Knowell of
Elm street.
Lester Brownell has returned to his
home in Benton, after receiving treat
ment for bloodpoisoning at the Angus
ia General hospital for several weeks.
Mr.. Brownell is much improved In
health and will take up his duties at
the Turner Center creamery within
few days. ~
Mrs. w. H. Totman, Mrs. Edbert KEEL
ley and Miss Elizabeth Conner, all men,
bers of the Cecilia Chorus OF Waterviiie
and who have attended the Maine Music
Festival every fall for the past 20 years.
all received "honor roll badges for their
long successive attendance at the last
festival held in Portland. Mrs. w. H.
Chapman, wife Of Professor Chapman, in
structor and organizer OF the FESTIVALS
presented the badges to the three FAR
field ladies and she congratulated them
upon their perfect attendance for SO ions
a term of years and expressed her desire
to find them present at many festivals to
be held in the future. The badges are
proudly worn by these women ana tney
are receiving many congratulations from
their friends for receiving the same.
Fred Sanborn, formerly of this town
and who Is now employed in Ray, arrived
in town yesterday and will pass several
days here with friends.
All gentlemen who are members OF
the Baptist church or interested In the
work of the church are requested to
meet in the church vestry on Thursday
evening at 100 to attend the meeting
Of the Pastors Council.
The members of the Epworth League
will hold their regular weekly meeting
this evening in the vestry OF the Meth
odist church at 100. Miss Mona Ames
will be the leader and interesting topics
will be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Alvin r. Merrill Of Saco

Alvin r. Merrill. for % years teacher
Of penmanship and drawing in the
Saco public schools. died Sunday fore
noon after five days sickness at his
home on High street, aged about 49, He
was born in Saco, the son Of Rufus
S. Merrill. and attended Thornton
Academy and a Portland business col
lege. He taught penmanship in Port
land four years after graduating from
the business school. He was considered
one Of the finest penmen in Maine. II
not in New England, and won numer-
GUS prizes in contests participated in
by penmen all over the country. He
attended the School Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. and was a member
of the music committee. A widow, and
son, Roger Merrill, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
witherinu.

Enoch Eastman, an old time Iowa
lawyer, on one occasion appeared be-
fore young judge and to enforce a
point he desired to make brought with
him and attempted to read Blackstone
to the court, whereupon the young
Judge, after moving uneasily about in
his seat for awhile, said. "Mr. East
man, I've read Blackstone"
"Oh, hev vel" responded Enoch.
looking at the Judge over the top Of
his spectacles with an air Of surprise.
Case and Comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The annual meeting of the Cecilia
Choral Society was held at the ware
parlors Monday evening and the re-
ports Of the retiring officers heard and
new officers elected as follows: Presl-
dent. Mrs. F. E. Boothby; vice presi-
dent Rev. Charles F. Robinson: secre-
tary. Rev. F. X. Conant of Winslow;
treasurer. Mrs. E. M. Jepson. FOLLOW
ing the business meeting the club ten
dered a reception to Miss Effie Pooler'
who is soon to be married, and pre-
sented her with a handsome electric
lamp, and a picture. There was also
presented a number of individual gifts.
Miss Pooler sang several songs and the
evening was passed in social way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
OAKLAND
Automobile and Party Runs into
Ditch and Injuries One
Quite Badly
COLBY SENIOR TO LECTURE
THIS EVENING

ALVIN Kerr ana party OF young men
who attend the First Baptist church,
while waiting for the young peoples
meeting to commence started for . short
ride In the auto owned by Davis Kerr. It
was late In the afternoon and the lights
on the machine were working badly so
that as they came down High street hill
they could not see clearly the road and
in attempting to pass a team the auto
ran of a culvert. throwing out the boys
and seriously injuring Oliver Killam,
who received a bad cash in the right leg
and his jaw was fractured in several
places. The other boys escaped and the
machine was badly damaged. Local ply
sicians reduced tie fracture and Mr.. Kill
lam is in a very painful condition. He
is the son Of Rev. and Mrs. p. A. A. Kill
lam. s
Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. Kelley. who have
been passing q weeks vacation in
Portland, have returned and Mr.. KEEL
ley has resumed his duties as clerk for
w. A. Goodwin & Son.
Oscar Baker of Gardiner was CALI
er on friends Monday in town.
Mrs. Lettie Mae Irask of Ashland,
Ore, was a guest of relatives in town
recently.
The Free Baptist Ladies' Aid will
meet Wednesday afternoon, Oct. IL,
with Miss Edge n. Grant at her home
on Pleasant street. A good attendance
is desired.
An important meeting of the Unity
Club will be held on Wednesday eve
ming, Oct. IS, at the home OF Mrs.
Charles Cornforth.
On Tuesday evening, Oct II, at o'clock
in the lecture room Of the public library,
an address upon Industrial Chemistry
will be given by VIM. b. Smith. senior
at Colby college. This address will be
most interesting and helpful and the pub
lie Is very cordially invited to be present.
Ross Baker returned Monday morning
from few days trip to Kineo.
Elwyn Grant of Fairfield, who has been
employed at Samuel J. Fosters drug
store, has discontinued his duties there.
Mrs. Charles Lord and son Frederick
have returned from a short trip to
Portland where they accompanied Mrs.
Sylvia Letourneau on her way to visit
her brother in Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Charles w. Walton went to the
Rebekah assembly held at Bangor
Monday.
Mrs. John Mccoy and son of New
York, who have been the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Morrisette for a few days,
returned home Sunday.
The advertised mail for the week
beginning Oct. 16, is as follows: Mrs.
Chas. York. Mrs. Marcia Buoncon, F.
Baker, Raymond Ills, Mrs. H. w. Glea-
son, Mrs. Florence Harlow, Mrs. Geo.
r. Hubbard, Mrs. Elsie Howard. Wal
ter L. Johnson, Mrs. Florence Luce
Leonora Matthews, F. o. Miller, Wal
ter Marks, Chester B. Rowe. r. W.
Washburn, Harry Ware, Miss Nellie
Patten, Miss Mary L. Braman, w. F
Bray. George Cormiss. V. P. Sutton
Eugene L. Swan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

A special train will leave this city
at SAG Wednesday afternoon to take
to Augusta all the members of Have
lock Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and
visiting brethren to the District meet
ing which will be held in that city.
At this meeting Grand Keeper OF Rec
ords and Seal Edgar ]. Brown of this
city will exemplify the unwritten work
of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
P0RTLAND-b0UND
LINER IN PATH
OF SUBMARINE

Portland, Me-, Oct. 16.-There are two
ships on their way across the Atlantic
bound to this port which are in dan
ger Of meeting the German submarine
as the steamship Avona sailed from
Bordeaux, France, on September 20 and
after proceeding to Hampton Roads for
orders she will come up the coast to
this port. The steamship Rijndyk Is
coming here from Rotterdom, having
left the European port October for
this port direct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

George D. Loring Of Portland

1eoF90 ~ 6oVtU8 OF 0oVSsoU0
George D. Loring. aged IS, in the
printing business in Portland more
than 40 years. member of Masonic bod
les and Odd Fellows. Maine Charitable
Association and Maine Press Associa-
ton, died Sunday night. A widow sur
wives.
A Houlton young man had an expert
ence one night recently which he does not
care to have repeated. While going to
his home he was accosted by a stranger
who inquired the way to the B. & A. sta
ton. The Houlton man went a little out
of his way to show the stranger the right
road to the B. & A. and turned to go
home He soon discovered that he was
being followed and was later jumped up
on and dealt a heavy blow on the head
which momentarily stunned him. Tho
stranger relieved him of watch and Sc
in money, making good get away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

by the Frank Dennis orchestra OF Au-
eusta and hne program IL being pre-
r.red for the evening, which will be
announced later. The opening Q. .ne
club viii be an event in the SOCIAL NE
Of the city and 1t Is expected tnat :
large number will avail themselves OF
the invitation to enjoy the beauties OF
this magnificent clubhouse and grounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The charge Of manslaughter against
DR.. Alvah c. Thompson, a dentist. was
mol pressed Saturday at Portland. In
an accident on Brighton avenue. Oct. 2,
man Garland, aged 10, and caused his
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

"What did you say your age wasr'
he remarked, between dances.
well, I didn't say" smartly return.
ed the girl, "but I've just reached
twenty-one"
els that sol" he returned consoling.
ly. What detained you?"-Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Black OpaIs.

The gem most sought after In the
Australian black opal. which IL found
nowhere else in the world. It appears
in limited quantities In the matrix Of
ironstone and sandstone In tho Light.
ning> Ridge district Of New South
Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The Wahwahtasee Campfire girls held
a social at the Methodist church Nom
day evening which was largely attend
ed. A fine program was carried out and
all present enjoyed a most delightful
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
MARRIED
KENNEREC

KENNEBEC.
Hallowell-Oct. z, Jesse E. D. Purington
and Mildred Dyer
Waterville-George E. Hilbert and Mar
ion Young.
PENOBSCOT.
Brewer-Oct IA, Albert F. Billings of
Sedgwick and Mabel E. Trask of Ire
mont.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Roxbury, Mass.-Oct. II. Patrick Ready
and Della Mccarthy Of Roxbury, Mass,
formerly of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
1 PROMISE TO PAY

Those four words are tho
crux Of evary financial obliga-
ton.
With the right name written
below them they are - good
as gold.
II promise to pay" 10 tho
message Of every successful adj
veetisement.
Advertirsng promises to pay
the seeker IN more desirable
goods-in lessened prices. in
needed things or in services.
Men who sign their names to
advertising are men. who make
good.
It pays to read the advertis-
ing IN a live newspaper like
The Journal and to patronize
Its advertisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

A largely attended meeting Of Court
Sebasticook, 1. o. F., was held at its
hall Monday evening and the degree
was worked on a number of candidates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Mayor Boothby has called meeting
of those interested in the reception to
Co. H, at the mayors office in City
hall, at 7.45 Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The Columbus Guild will give dance
at the New Elks' hall next Monday
evening. 1t being one of a series which
is being given by the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The regular meeting of the Column
bus Guild win he he'd at the Knights
of Columbus han tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
.WAIERvILLE

Miss Margaret Hall. who has been in
Skowhegan for, the past six weeks. has
returned to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Havelock Lodge will work the Rank
Of Knight at its regular meeting Tues
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

W. L. Bonney. Of Bowdoinham was
calling on friends In the city for .
short time Morday. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

James Whiteomb Rllsy's Yais - hew
!. the Trick Was Turnsd.

James Whiteemb Rllsv's Yals - hess
!. the Trick Was Tarnsd.
Al I youth James Whitcouab. Riley
was burdened with freckles. Always
sensitive regarding anything rejecting
upon him personally, he grieved over
what he considered an hsmmomtable
misfortune. He told Of his effort ct
emancipation:
Zone day saw In q drug store win
dow what was said to be Q sure cure
for moth, tan, freckles. etc. pendsr-
ed possession Of q bottle, but-60
cents! OF course I could never buy Il.
Why, didn't get so pennies in .
whole year."
But he managed to finance himself
by manipulation Of the market money
when doing errands for his parents
and he bought a bottle Of the magic
stuff. He ran with 1t to the haymow
and rubbed 1t all over his face, then
raced OF to school to make up the
time he had lost.
when stepped inside the door al
the school started to laugh at me-" he
says. 1.-THE teacher asked me what I
meant by coming to school in such q
condition. Bewildered and ignorant
of what 1t all meant, followed her
out the door. She showed mo my face
in mirror. and 1t was like q yellow
Easter egg. The directions had said
to rub it OF Immediately with salt
water and white Of an egg, all Of
which had missed. To get the stain
of, my face had to be rubbed until the
skin left 1t. But when 1t was all over
the freckles were actually gone and
never came back" ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Lame, but Coed.

Cumso-Why didn't you come last
week as you promised Fangle-I
sprained my ankle. Cumso-A lame
excuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

New York city has eight pension
funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Dainty.

Dainty.
Blobbs-what dainty little hand
kerchief she carries. It looks Ike q
cobweb. Slobs-Yes, a thing like that
isn't to be sneezed at.-Philadelphia
Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Baker.Fredette

, Peter Baker, Jr son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Baker of King street, and Miss
Dellah Fredette, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Fredette OF Bingham. were
united in marriage at the Catholic
church on Sunday evening by Rev.
Alexander Dugre. Only near relatives
of the couple were present. Desire
Baker, brother to the groom, acted as
best man and Miss Anna Baker. a sis
ter to the groom, acted as bridesmaid
After the brief ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Baker left for a few weeks wedding
trip to Boston, New York and Washing
ton On their return they will reside
in Waterville, where Mr.. Baker has a
fine position for the Maine Central Rail-
road. Both have many friends in this
vicinity, Mrs. Baker having made her
home here for the past few years, and
all wish this union many years of
happy welded life.
The first meeting in the new club
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. E.
P. Kenrick on Elm street and almost
every member was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Wilson arriv-
ed in town Monday after enjoying their
wedding trip through the White Noun
tains and Poland Spring. Mrs. Wilson
will be remembered as formerly Miss
Ruth Brophy and the couple are visit
ing at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Henry Brophy on High street.
After passing few days with friends
and relatives in town they will go to
Springvale, where they will make their
home.
The Poverty social held in the Meth
odist church vestry Monday evening
was q grand success
Miss Ethel Romeo is quite ill at her
home on Main street.
Frank Reed has gone to Bangor,
where Re will be employed in the fu-
tIlre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Facial Adjournment.

First Maid-Does your mistress wear
much jewelry? Second Maid-No; she
has only rings under her eyes.-Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Statistics Of Building. & Engineering
Operations in New England.

Compiled by The F. w. Dodg
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-15
Notice of the Reception of Applica-
F. tiOns

Notice of the Reception of Applica-
Office of the Board of Supervisors,
Coconino County, Arizona.
Notice is hereby given that apph-
cations will be received at the Office Of
the Board Of Supervisors, up till five
o'clock p. m. December 29th, 1916.
For the position of County Physi-
clan for the eastern portion Of said
county, and for the position of Super
intendent of Public Health and Regi-
strar Of Vital Statistics for said coun-
ty.
A copy of the contract covering the
requirements of the above named po-
sitions, is on file in the Office Of the
Board of Supervisors and open for in
spection.
Applications, with a copy Of this
advertisement attached thereto, in
dorsed duplication for County Ply
stefan and Superintendent of Public
Health and Registrar Of Vital Stats
tics) should be addressed to the
Board Of Supervisors, Coconino Coun-
ty, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Each application must be accom-
panied by certified check in the sum
of One Hundred Dollars, payable to
the Board Of Supervisors, Coconino
County, Arizona, as forfeit, condi-
tional of the faithful execution Of
bond in the sum Of Two Thousand
Four Hundred Dollars. Said bond be-
ing subject to the approval Of the
Chairman Of the Board Of Supervi-
sors.
Applications will be inspected at the
meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors
to be held on December 30th, 1916.
The Board of Supervisors hereby
reserves the right to reject any and
all applications.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS,
TOM L. REFS, Clerk
Dec. 1872
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-15
Incompatibility

A young man named Older knew an
old man named Younger.
Old man Younger had son young
err than Older and another Younger
older.
The older Younger liked the young
err Older, and the older Younger's
elder was pleased.
But the younger Younger disliked
elder Older simply because he was
younger and the other was older.
Friction grew between the older
Younger, the elder Younger and the
younger Older through his dislike OF
the younger Younger, and to this day
the Olders and Youngers do not min
ole.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-15
NOTICE

A meeting Of the Board Of Supervi'
sors Of Coconino County, Arizona, will
be held on December 30th, 1916.
Notice is Hereby Given, that all de-
mands or claims against the County
that have been filed with the Clerk OF
the Board up till five o'clock p. m. De
cember goth, will be passed upon by
the Board at the meeting above noted
All demands or claims not filed with
the Clerk by the time above specified
vii be held over till the February
1917 meeting.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS,
TOM L. REEFS, Clerk
Dec. 1872.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1916-12-15
Color Harmony

"Pd like box of cigars, please"
said the young wife, blushing rosily.
They're for my husband. It's his
birthday tomorrow"
docs he prefer them light or
dark?" inquired the salesman.
"Oh, light by all means. He has a
blond mustache."