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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29
RECALL REAGAN'S
UNIQUE ESCAPE
SHERIFF CENSORED, RESIGNED,
AND DIED or WORRY
AS RESULT.

Port Gibson, March 29.-There are
additional details in The strange case
CT J. L. Reagan. the condemned muir
derer. who recently returned, and re-
ceiveG communication from his death
sentence TO life Imprisonment. Ac-
counts of his sensational escape
were not in the records, nor related
by him TO the governor.
The murder for which Reagan was
convicted occurred one Sunday morn
ing at Carlisle. fifteen mics east OF
Pert Gibson. eleven years agO. a NUM-
Der of people were at the STATEN wait
ing to sec the train get by, as il is the
habit Of villagers.
Among these were J. T. Reagan,
George Moody and a youth aged 80
years, named Shannon. The origin of
the difficulty, it was stated, was Rea-
ean's attack on the boy Moody told
him TO quit kicking the boy. Reagan
replied that he would kick him. Moody
holly replied that he would "be long
time about it, Angry words followed,
both being under the influence OF
liquor, it is believed, but no threats
were made by Moody. In Il few NC
mcntS Reagan mounted his horse ani
started home Later Moody followed,
his farm being a mile beyond that OF
.Reagan's When Reagan saw Moody
riding by, he went into the road with
n double barrcled shotgun and fired,
Moody fell from his horse, when Bea-
gan advanced and fired the contents
of the other barrel into his body. No
weapons were found on the dead man.
REAGAN was ably defended, ]. c,
McMatin being his leading attorney.
He was convicted Of murder in IL"
first degree and sentenced to BE
hanged. The supreme court refused
new trial A lengthy petition was sent
to the governor, but he refused q com
mutation of sentence.
Or Thursday night, the evening be-
fore the day fixed for the execution,
the prisoner made his sensational
escape" The mystery is unSOlyed. 1t
seems that impressions had been made
on the lock of the Jail door, also Of
the cell door. and skeleton keys made.
That night, the jailer, according 10 re-
ports at the time, had been deluded
into going up town upon some preteXt,
and during his absence, the condemned
man walked out: and. having no fur
Their use for the cell key, left it in the
corridor on chair.
Next morning, someone in passing,
saw the Jail door wide open. Breath
lessiy he FASTENED to the town mar
shall and told him of the wide open
door The town marshal was keeper
of the keys, as the sheriff lived d short
distance from town. The marshal,
thinking that il might be a ruse to get
him up there, OvcrpOWcr him, and
;akC The keys and liberatc the prison
CT. left the keys down town in
safe place, and went to the jail with
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29

Absolutely Removes
indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists

and bring his fiddle we'll rosined and
with plenty of good strings. The ladies
Of the Baptist Church viii entertain
the public at the school han. Banjo
pickers are also invited TO come. Ey-
cry violin player AID banjo thunpcy
is extended a cordial Invitations.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29
GLASS OF 1915 GIVES FOUNAlN
TO COLUMBUS INSTITUTE


Columbus Miss. March 29.-The class
of 1915 Of the Industrial Institute
and college has purchased a handsome
marble fountain out Of the funds de-
rived from the pageant presented at
the last commencement and it will be
given to the college next week.
The formal presentation ceremonies
will take place Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock. Miss Estelle Smith of Mem
rhis, president of the class. will be
unable to represent the class at the
presentation and Miss Mary Roude-
Bush who also lives in Memphis, has
been designated to take her place
A.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29
OLD FIDDLERS' CONTEST.

Louisville, Missy March 29.-The
old fiddlers' contest staged for April
18th, will be one of the biggest affairs
ever pulled eff in this county. Every
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29
The Smoke That
Wins!

Its stirring appeal to the live,
active, youthful spirit makes
Bull" Durham the tobacco
that goes with energy and en-
thusiasm. Roll Bull Durham
into a cigarette and you have
a smoke that is full Of vitality
and vim and deliciously fresh
and fragrant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-03-29

Hemstitching done by an expert
operator and Wort, guaranteed. Bring
your work to Singer Machine Shop
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
BELFAST
Palestine Commandery Enter
tains De Molay of Skowhegan
as 1t Passes on Way to
Camden-Other News

Belfast, Me-, June 23.-(SpeciaD.-
Members Of De Molay Commandery OF
Skowhegan accompanied by the Bell
fast Band. arrived on the II o'clock
train today on the way to Camden
and were met at the train by Pales-
tine Commandery escorted by the
Boys Band Of this city. A line was
formed at the station by the two COM
manderies and bands, paradihg up
Main street and through several OF
the principle streets of the residential
section. A collation. was then served
in Masonic hall by the ladies Of Prim-
rose Chapter, o. e. S.. Of which Dr.
Orris S. Vickery Of Belfast Is grand
patron Of Maine. At 2 o'clock the
visitors were escorted to the boat and
left for Camden, where they will pass
the night and ST. Johns day, guests
Of Camden Commandery. Members OF
the local commandery, Palestine. were
entertained in the afternoon at Pine
Lodge, the summer cottage at Pitch
ers' pond owned by Eminent James f..
and Eminent Ralph H. Howes.
The first bail game Of the season
played yesterday between Belfast and
Rockland, was an overwhelming vic
tory for the local team. the score be-
ing to l. There was large attend
ance and the home team made fine
impression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

taking rooms on Main street. Winthrop,
studied in the New England Institute in
Boston and after graduating accepted a
position as lecturer and demonstrator in
this institution. He has also practiced
with undertakers in Massachusetts and
this State, being associated a year with
S. S. Rich & Son in Portland.
Rev. N. r. Pearson was called to East
Readfeld Wednesday to attend the TN
eral of Mrs. Ellen Goodrich. Shs leaves
to mourn her loss two sons and one
daughter. Interment was at South Gar
diner.
The cooperative plan Of the Levi
Jones & Son means lowest possible cash
prices. Note these good values: Nice
tomatoes, &C cam Illusions saltines, lac
ID; bulk cocoa. 1Sc lb Darlington Hall
coffee, 32c Id: Moxie, 1sc bottle; Boards
ley's dried beef, Z 1-2c jar. Why pay
more?
Mrs. Fred Edwards Of Waterville and
Mrs. Mamie Hammond of Portland called
on Mrs. Emery Wood Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
HOW DO you LIKE IT?
Tho Winthrop Page This Morning
Gives the Local and Store News.

The Journal representative passed a
pleasant day this week with Winthrop
traders, the sum total of the work done
in soliciting and writing being the
page printed today for the approval -
readers and advertisers.
1t was profitable Gay, and in way
quite distinct from the business prop
osition presented, for the courtesy of
the traders-thOugh mayhap the sell
ing of an ad did not result from the
call-and the desire to see the Journal
put on a good page for 1.-The Win
throps." made success assured from
the first CALL at the Blue Bird"
Eight Of the local advertisers are
given brief complimentary mention in
the Winthrop news columns today, and
through next week the others will
have this prominence on days that the
greatest publicity may be given, to
make the ads Of fullest worth to all.
Summer traffic is ready (when June
Iis), and the Winthrop page this morn
ing will be presented to an audience of
$4,000 readers in Central Maine. be-
sides hundreds Of New England states
folks from Houlton to the Connecticut
coast.
1t pays to advertise.
1t pays to read the ads.
1t pays to patronize the home mer-
| chants-Winthrop's body-guard Of ad-
vancement and prosperity.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
PLANS FOR Boys
CONFERENCE, LAKE
C0BBOSSEEC0NTEE

Tentative plans have been made for
a three-day conference for boys to be
held Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
July I. 8, and on the grounds of the
State Y. M. c. A. Boys camp at Lake
Cobbosseecontee. Boys Work Director
l.. I. Goodman of the Augusta Y. M,
Z. A. was busy Friday sending letters
to the leaders Of boys in Kennebec
county. asking for their cooperation In
making the conference a success.
1t is hoped that there will be large
attendance Of boys from Kennebec
county. A very interesting program
for the three days has been prepared so
that from the opening Of the banquet
on the first night to the "goodbyes"
on the following Monday morning there
will not be one dull minute AS many
boys as can be handled will be housed
in tents and the remaining boys will
be taken into the nearby houses. The
only charges that are made are for
registration and entertainments for
registration and 81 to cover the eight
meals and three nights lodging, max
ing total of 81.
The speakers at the banquet on the
opening night Of the conference will
be Dr.. George Fisher Of New York,
Prof. Mitchell of Orono, Ginger"
Fraser Of Waterville and jefferson c..
Smith Of Waterville.
The program for the following day,
Saturday. July 8, will include Bible
study groups at 8 A. NJ, open parlia-
ments at $40 and 1890 A. NJ, recrea-
ton in the afternoon in charge Of
Ginger" Fraser. and a song service,
minstrels and an address in the eve
ming.
Sunday will be observed with church
services. mass meetings and devotions
Registration blanks and other in
formation may be secured by writing to
jefferson c. Smith, State committee
Y. NJ. C. A, Waterville. 1t is intend
ed that the conference shall be a time
full of spiritual. mental and physical
benefit to the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
N0TESAT RANDOM
FROM A DAY OFF
What a Circuit of the Beautiful
Lake Country of Central
Maine Reveals to the Seeker
for an Ideal Vacation
WINTHROP BLESSED
BEYOND MEASURE

A circuit of beautiful Maranocook
on a lovely day like F'riday-Lovely
June all smiling and with "eyes full
of dmples'-brings up the quip oi
the Georgia colonel about the straw
berries. 1T may be that Nature could
produce a better berry. but it's evident
ii hasn't-yet." Applied to the lake
district Of Central Maine-the Win
throps, Readfield, Wayne, Monmouth
Manchester, Belgrade. and the outly-
ing towns, blessed beyond measure
with the smile Of the, Great Spirit
the Indians happy phrase for their
most beautiful sheets of water.
When one considers the strife and
sacrifice and dread conditions in the
Christian nations Of the world today,
1t makes for an old-fashioned spirit
Of gratitude and humility to go into
our county, and the desire that the
peace and accomplishment that per-
vades the lake towns and gives life
it's real worth whileness, may return
to tempest-swept lands across the sea
and to poor self-deceived Mexico.
In Winthrop Village, the temporary
setback by the oilcloth factory fire
age, and business is good-remarkabl bly,
good, considering war price effects
and the common difficulty Of renewing
merchandise Of the quality the local
trade requires. The summer season is
delayed by the backward summer
weather, yet with Europe entirely shut
away for the third season and the big
Middle states resorts in the zone of
unrest due to the over-taXed prosper
ity of munitions manufacturing CEN
ters, and the ferment Of border
troubles farther South, Maine will well
come a great body of summer home
seekers WHO usually do not migrate
this side Of the Middle States bound
aries.
1t will be a great summer and fall
for the auto-big powerful skies and
Fights that scoot up the As degree hills
without a suggestion Of gear shift. A
run Of Is minutes out Of Winthrop
will put the machine at the foot of
any one Of a dozen semi mountains
the ALPS Of Maine" where grand
views may be had. Monks Hill in Man
chester. where an even dozen ponds
and lakes stretch out for miles in all
directions-1O south to the foot of
Cobbossee and 10 north to the head
Of Massachusetts. Allen Hill, where the
Camden hills may be picked up" the
East Readfield church rocky shelf,
where the White Mountains loom up
as nowhere else in miles around.
Sturdy Wayne mountain and grim old
Sabattus mountain, bit farther away,
but possessed Of an exclusive cavern
way up on its darkest, most dangerous
side and once upon a time a place to
strike terror to the tenderfoot-but
not now. The view from Sabattus is
unrivaled.
The lakes and mountains and "pur-
pie hills" await the summer host-and
July will bring it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Crossman were
Sunday callers at Augustus Mosher's.
Mrs. Edna Hisler and children are
enjoying an outing at Capitol Island.
Mrs. Harry c. Townsend of Fair.
field is visiting her sister. Mrs. F. D.
Malcolm.
The Royal Neighbors Of America
Camp Jauneita will hold their regular
meeting Saturday evening, June "a. All
members are requested to attend as
there will be initiatory work.
George Remission arrived home
Tuesday from a visit of several weeks
with relatives in Milo and Guilford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wood and Mr..
and Mrs. Hubbard White were bust
ness callers in Waterville Monday.
Rev and Mrs. ]. r. Hall were guests
Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Shu-
man.
Mrs. Edna Hisler and children went
Saturday to Capitol Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Quinnam were
callers in Augusta Wednesday.
The village school closed Friday af-
ter a successful term Of IL weeks
taught by Miss Stella Barton. Tho
scholars having q clean record for the
term were Voil Reed. Mildred Odlin.
Stanley Mosher, Beatrice Mosher AMI
Doris Shuman. Those only absent one
half day were Helen Odlin and Herbert
Stutivant..
Mr. and Mrs B. D. Brown and
daughter Sylvia were in Augusta We'd
nesday.
Fred Pierce is on the sick list.
Alice Mosher was a recent guest of
Mrs. Frank Halves.
Mrs E. F. Harmon Of Liberty visit
ed her mother, Mrs. Sarah Boynton
Wednesday.
James Mosher is visiting relatives
in Augusta.
The Busy Bees were very pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. P. G. Brown We'd
nesday afternoon. There were 10
members present and five visitors.
Lemon sherbet and crackers were
served. The next meeting will be July
with Mrs. J. w. Segee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
PITTSFIELD
All Plans Complete for the Re.
ception and Entertainment
of r. F. D. Carriers
CITIZENS TO ORGANIZE
WAR RELIEF SOCIETY

All preparations are completed for the
annual convention Of Maine Rural Let
ter Carriers Association to be held in
Pittsfeld, Saturday, June "a The head
quarters will be at the Lancey House
and the place of meeting at Union hall.
An excellent program will be carried
out, in forenoon, afternoon and even
ing sessions. Paul D. Sargent, chief
engineer, will give an address on 1.-THE
Activities OF State Highway Commits
sion,'' at $50 o'clock to which the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend. At
6 o'clock a banquet will be served in
G.. A. R. hall by the Woman's Relief
Corps. In the evening addresses will
be given by ]. w. Manson. ]. E. Jor-
dan and John A. Peters.
There will be citizens meeting for
European war sufferers in Union hall
at $50 o'clock Sunday evening, June 25,
addressed by citizens and pastors. A
community commission will be organ
lied during the meeting. All patriotic
citizens and lovers Of humanity are
urged to be present. Special music will
be furnished.
Walter A. Taylor, who has been man.
ager of the E. W. VOLTAGE store, has
resigned his position, which after July
l, will be taken by A. H. McAllister
who has been connected with the store
for the past four years.
Mrs. Fred H. Travers and child of
Bangor are in town for a visit with
Mrs. Travers' mother. Mrs Prudence
Bean.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Gray left Friday for
visit with relatives in the south part
of the town, before going to Unity
where she will pass the remainder OF
the summer.
Miss Martha Tucker. who has been
visiting for 10 days in the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Hackett, left Friday fol-
visit in Augusta with Mrs. j. NJ
Griffin and family before returning tc
her home in Steep Halls
A private dancing party will be giver
in Perkins hall Monday evening unde,
the auspices Of several local young
ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

ment exercises at Kents Hill Wednes-
day morning. The class received a nice
encore. Mr.. Morrison has several pu-
pills on the violin in Winthrop who were
expected to be present at these exer-
cises but Miss Hannaford was the only
one who attended. She Is only Ii years
of age and has studied under Mr.. Nor
rson about year. during which time
she has made marked progress.
Casavant & Cloutier put up a fine
article Of service for the lake towns. at
their Island Park Branch Store. An
abridged edition Of the city store, and
everything is fresh and spic and span.
ADV.
Miss c. Anna Shell. who has been in
Melrose. Mass. for the last week, re-
turned home Thursday night.
Tawasentha and Pontaw Camp Fire
Girls held their ceremonial meeting at
the home Of Miss Beatrice Adams on
the Monmouth road Thursday evening.
About 80 were present. Misses Bonita
and Leola Tolle were transferred from
the Maranacook Camp Fire to Pontaw
Camp Fire and Miss Evelyn Thompson
was promoted from The Bluebirds Of
the Tawasentha Camp Fire to Pontaw
Camp Fire. Refreshments were serv-
ed and delightful evening passed. The
party walked out and back
Better be safe than sorry" Is good
advice. and, acted on. places family
heirlooms, silverware, valuables, etc,
in one Of those individual safe deposit
boxes at the Winthrop Branch Of the
Augusta Trust Co. The cost ?-$3 un.
ADV.
Mr.. and Mrs R. Crawford Mcriroy
ana family have gone to Overlook farm
for the summer. Mr.. Mc1lroy recently
purchased this farm Of his father. J. H.
Mc1lroy
Ivon J. Watson who has opened under.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Three Standard Autos That Are Max
ing Good at Norcross' Garage.

An up-to-date Winthrop establish
ment is Norcross' Garage, the local
home Of the Hudson: the Oakland and
the Ford, three Of the leading popular
priced cars on the market today.
Mr.. Norcross has a night and day
auto service and employs a mechanic
to respond to calls at any hour in the
"A. Such service merits encourage
ment and liberal patronage. Two
telephones: Garage, 1868; residence
101- 5.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Willetta Read

willetta Reed died yesterday at her
home on Federal street, at the age OF
81 years. She was the daughter Of the
late Thomas and Harriet (Coombs)
Wentworth. She was twice married,
her first husband being a Mr.. Rich
ards and her second, Charles H. Read,
both deceased Sons and daughters
survive her. The funeral will take
place Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

The regular semi-annual conference of
the Church OF Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints Will be held Sunday, June %, at
Odd Fellows hail. Water street Meetings
at 70 A. NJ. and and 100 p. NJ. w. P.
Manson OF y. Y. c. will be present and
explain the plan OF life and salvation as
taught by our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. Musical selections will be fur
r!shed by the lady missionaries. Every
body welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Telephones at Camp Reyes

Three telephones have now been in
stalled at Camp Keyes, for use during the
occupancy Of the camp by the Second
Regiment of Infantry. they being as fol-
lows: 7Ss. Lieut. Col. Blaine Owen. chief
commissary Of the subsistence depart
ment; $500. post exchange-general public
phone; 1Ol1. quartermaster's storehouse
1t is understood that further phone will
be installed at camp today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Franklin Dyer came home from Water
Vile Friday afternoon for a brief stay
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank
Dyer. before returning to participate in
the commencement exercises al Colby col
lego at which institution he is men,
her 81 the senior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Ayrshire Breeders Entertained.
Col. Fred N. Dow entertained or
Thursday at Marshview Farms, Scar
boro, the Maine AYRSHIRE Breeders
Association. Dr. e. w. Files presided
and c. w. Winslow Of Brandon, VT,
the secretary Of the National AS
ISOLATION, and Prof. ]. R. McLain of
Boston spoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Anne r. Patterson

Anne F., wife of Lorenzo Patterson,
died at 1 o'clock this morning at her
home on Mill avenue, at the age OF
rs years. She was born in Belfast, the
daughter of the late George and Han
nah (Lancaster) Patterson. The flu
neral will take place on Sunday at i
O'Clock, Rev. William Vaughan Of East
Belfast, pastor Of Trinity Reformed
church, officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Among the intentions Of marriage
which have this week been recorded at
The Office OF the city clerk are the fol-
lowing: Napoleon Thibault and Mabel
Lapointe. Ronald Ivan Butler and Eu-
dora Elizabeth Pinkham. all Of Angus
.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

The summer change of time on the
Maine Central Railroad goes into effect
at 1901 A. VI. Monday. June Is, and while
the change affects nearly all the trains
II Is slight in the majority of cases 1t
will be wise, however. for travellers to
post themselves regarding the new sched-
ule 80 as not 10 get left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Mrs. Frank Hewins and son. Frank Jr..
who had for a short time past been visit
INK relatives In Wakefield. Mass. return
ID Thursday evening to their homo in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Hon. w. II Gannett. who about two
weeks ago underwent surgical treatment
A. the Augusta General hospital. has so
far recovered that he left the hospital
Friday for his home on Western avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

r r. Davis & Co. improved the ap-
pearance OF their store front Friday by
putting up a new sign. 1t is done in
black with raised letters in gold and is a
FIRE piece OF work