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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The Mems Bible History Club of
Christ church resumed 4heir meetings
at Christ church parish house on We'd
nesday evening. Prof. Herbert c. Bell
of Bowdoin College was present and
addressed the gathering, there being a
goodly number present. If any of those
present, when they entered the room,
thought that Bible history was without
interest they had every possible reason
to reverse their decision before leaving.
The subject Of the address was res
ume of the studies taken by the club
during the past year. beginning with
the Pentecost and ending with the
Reformation and was told in a manner
that held the close attention of all. Be-
fore the members and guests left de.
1icious hot coffee was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
ABOUT s21OO FOR
ELECTIONS THIS YEAR.

Something ought to be done and be
done quickly" said an old time politi-
clan in Gardiner on Wednesday. Ito re-
Heve the taxpayers of the city of the
burden imposed upon them by having
SO many elections" Investigation
proved that he knew what he was
talking about and many will hear with
surprise that Gardiner. by the close Of
the year, will have had six and posi-
bly, seven calls for her citizens to ex-
ercise the right of suffrage.
In round figures each election costs
the city from $500 to $3.50 and this
brings the total amount expended to
fully $1,000. OF the total number of
elections. three have already been held.
First came the State primary on June
10. Then the Special Primary for the
nomination of candidates to MI the va
cancy caused by the demise Of the late
Senator E. c. Burleigh was held on
July "a. On Sept. II the State election
was held. On Nov. will occur the
National election and one week later.
on Nov. IA the city primary. for the
nomination of candidates. for the ONCE
Of alderman of public safety and
charities. After a lapse of two weeks
tue regular CITY clcCllOu Will OC I1Clus
This will close the elections for the
year, provided that the citizens are not
called upon to again trot to the polls
for what is perhaps the most important
of all the elections. to express their
opinion either pro or con on new High
school building question. 1t Is ex-
pected in some quarters that this will
be carried over until the first of the
year. It might, 1t is true. be run in
with either Of the city elections. but. II
is the feeling of those best qualified to
understand the situation, that it should
not he mixed with any other question
or questions. The proposition, when 1t
does come before the people. will be in
such shape that there will probably be
practically no opposition.
On each occasion when there Is an
election the Board of Registration is in
session at least four days, thus MAX
ing the Office of member of the board
a regular sinecure. The coming SEES
sions of the board are Nov. /, ?. 3. q:
Nov. 8, 9, 10. IL; Nov. %. %. "a. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
Strand Today

Bessie Love, has had her first taste
of a real audience. It was while she
was appearing i'm the theatre scenes
of Stranded" the Triangle play which
stars De Wolf Hopper, that Director,
Floyd Ingraham secured hundred
strangers to fill the spectator seats to
witness Bessie's act. in accordance
with the Anita Loos scenario.
The sensation was a strange one"
said Miss Love. "At first I was ex-
tremely nervous, and Mr.. Hopper. OBJ
serving this, told me to brace up and
go out on the stage in the same spirit
as though all the people out front were
my school friends, and that my success
depended on what did in this theatre
scene. Benefiting by his advice, ]
played my scene with perfect conf
dence, but after it was all over. shook
like leaf. l can now appreciate
what a first night performance means
to stage folks"
De Wolf Hopper is characterizing
the role of dignified old actor in
STRANDED" with Bessie Love as q
little girl Of the theatre. Loyola
|O'Connor. Robert Lawler. Frank Ben
nett and Carl Stockdale are in the
supporting cast-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

building, is likely to cost about $4,000.
That the cost may be reduced to
what Gardiner may reasonably expend
for such purpose, the special commit
tee has undertaken to raise $4,000 by
private subscriptions.
Already $17,500 has been subscribed
upon condition that $4,000 be raised
by subscription and the balance by the
city.
We believe that at least $12,5o0 moro
may be raised If an active campaign
be made among interested citizens and
friends. With $4,000 thus assured. a
modern building for the High school
and adequate provision for the lower
grades become possible at compare
lively small cost to the city.
We urge an active campaign for
completing the amount to be raised by
subscriptions: and that the completion
of this work be Immediately followed
by steps that will bring the matter be-
fore the citizens for final action. The
following well-known citizens have
consented to act as a special commit
tee to obtain additional subscriptions:
c. H. Gray. chairman; o. B. Clason. w.
e. Maxcy, ]. w. Robinson, H. B. Law
renee, H. T. Mclaughlin, c. c. Spell.
Mrs. F. S. Maxcy, Mrs. r. D. Simons.
Mrs B. E. Lamb, Mrs j. D. Genthner,
Mrs. G. H. Beane
This seems to be Gardeners supreme
opportunity to provide suitable accom-
modations for it's schools. Let everyone
who is interested in the children of the
city do his part.
JOSIAH S. MARCY,
ROBERT H. GARDINER,
FRANK e. BOSTON,
CHARLES A. KNIGHT,
CHESTER H. BEANIE,
Committee Acting with the City Coun-
Gil and School Committee to Obtain
Adequate Accommodations for Gar.
diner Schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

THE Six Little Taylors" is typical
Bob OFT piece with just thread Of a
story. a whole lot of pretty girls ap-
pearing in great variety Of costumes,
some musical numbers. lively and SEN
timental. and plenty Of opportunity for
the OFT style Of comedy, which never
fails to bring the laughs. He carries
the very best singing and dancing Choir
us in the world. The opening bill is a
big winner everywhere. Popular prices,
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

A brief street parade will precede
the concert which is to be given this
evening at the Strand theatre. The fol-
lowing is the program: March, "Tri-
umph of Truestones," Smith; overture,
1.-THE King Pin" Taylor: ballet, Flight
of Birds" Rice; waltz, Visions of the
Past" Robinson: galop. THE Silent
Steed," Rollinson: fairy fantasy. I'm
Dreamy Dell" Rolf; finale. Beat O. the
Drums" Langley. w. 1. Guild of this
oity will condIct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
SHALL GARDINER BUILD A
NEWH|CH SCHOOL BUILDING ?

The question whether there shall be high school building
Gardiner likely to be answered amaivey the
future The special committee of ve acting with the city
Gil and school committee have obtained from Mr. Coombs
architect estimates Of cost for meeting the needs of the schools
both through remodeing and largng present buildings
the erection of high school building.
Mr. Coob has made the following report to the joint
mttee:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Herbert ]. Chase, Superintendent,
Public Schools, Gardiner, Me.
Dear Sir-In compliance with request
of the committe on new high school
building in Gardiner 1 herein submit
my recommendations for a new build
ing site and estimates Of cost of new
building. also submit estimate of cost
Of certain alterations and additions to
present school buildings.
On two different occasions I have
inspected practically every lot in the
city that might be considered favorably
as a site for new high school build
ing. After a careful consideration Of
local conditions it is my opinion that
the best available lot is at the corner
of School and Pleasant streets.
The Williamson and Turner lots, So
called. together give practically a
square lot with a frontage Of about
14s feet on each street. This lot, while
smaller than Is really desirable, can be
made to accommodate a building OF
the necessary size. The new building
should face on Pleasant street and in
this position the light for the several
class rooms would be forever guaran-
teed. I can see absolutely nothing
against this location for schol building
purposes and I can see many things in
it's favor. 1 strongly recommend it.
My estimate Of the cost of a pro.
posed new high schol building. as per
the sketches which have submitted.
together with the necessary altera-
tons in the present high school build
ing in order to make it suitable build
ing for Grammar grade work, includ-
ing new window arrangements, ward
robes, ETC., is $4,000, not including fur
nishings.
I have submitted sketches showing
schemes for remodeling the present
high schol building, the Central street
schol building and the Highland ave-
nue. school building and my estimates
Of the cost Of this work is as follows:
Remodeling present high school
building, $4,000 90
Remodeling present Central St.
building, $4,000. 90
Remodeling present Highland
avenue building, 10000. oC
None of the above estimates include
furnishings.
In preparing the sketches for remod-
cling the present high schol building
l gave the work very close attention in
order to develop a proposition that
would meet practically every high
school requirement with due consider
alton of architectural effects While I
feel that L have obtained excellent re-
suits with my sketches, yet l cannot
recommend the work to be done unless
existing conditions make it absolutely
necessary: as three-story school
building should be prohibited by law
unless the building is made fireproof
and elevator service installed. The add
ed cost Of fire prooting and the install
lation of an elevator service would
eliminate all comparison of the results
to be obtained by the erection of a
new building.
Upon receipt of your advice l shall
be pleased to render you any further
service that you may require.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) HARRY S. COOMBS.
Mr.. Coombs' report leaves little
chance for discussion as to the more
desirable plan to pursue. A new build
ing is the more practical solution of
the problem.
The building recommended, includ-
ing site and furnishings, together with
necessary repairs upon old High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The Jinx was lowering about the
head of Steamboat street Wednesday
afternoon. First good-sized load of
hay tipped over. Next a carter lost off
several heavy bundles of leather and
finally one of our local expressmen had
a wheel on one Of his wagons collapse.
All this occurred within the space of
a few rods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Ludwig Goldstein of Randolph, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Brown of Bangor, Harry
Goldberg of Gardiner and Miss Rebecca
Slosberg Of Augusta left Wednesday for
Portland, where they purchased fine
monument which on December "a will be
placed over the grave in the Jewish GEM
etery in Portland of the late Mrs. Max
Goldberg. formerly Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Randolph
Methodist church will meet this week
Friday afternoon in place of the usual
Thursday. with Mrs. Daniel Brown, Wind
sor street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The cooler October days have
brought the problem Of new suit or
dress or furs to the point of present
need, and Bell Bros. in the new ad this
morning feature seasonable items of
feminine apparel and quote prices that
merit attention. Excellent selections
are provided in every department,
and style, quality and economy are
apparent-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Lane. who have
been passing the summer at their camp
at Pleasant pond, returned Wednesday
to their home in Lewistown, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mrs. G. ~ Getchell and family, who
have been passing the sucimcr with Mrs.
Getchelrs father, Capt Oakman. at To-
gus, left Wednesday on their return to
their home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

City Tax Collector c. J. johnson
gave the reporter the following inform
alton on Wednesday: Immediately.
the poll taxpayers who have not al
ready paid will receive summons at
an additional cost of 20 cents. The next
step will be warrant for the arrest
and the person taken placed in Jail I'M
til the tax is paid. This is the law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Better styles, finer quality. lower
prices and guaranteed satisfaction
Tasker Bros Kuppenheimer ad this
morning emphasizes these four impor-
tant points.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Hiram d. Malcolm. who has been Wis
iting his mother, Mrs. Harriet NAL
colin. Highland avenue, left Monday for
his home in Cordova, Alaska
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Oak Grove Seminary and Gardiner High
are to meet at football on Saturday aft
ernoon at $50 O'clock on Quimby field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Frank w. Hamlin and daughter Mae
are visiting in F'ranconia n. H., re-
turning with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. How
ard, who have been their guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Highland avenue Grammar school de-
feated Randolph Grammar school
Wednesday afternoon at the Randolph
grounds by a score Of ~ to IS. Both
teams played a good game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mrs. A. w. Hazard and daughters,
Elene and Mildred. who have been pass
ing the summer in this vicinity, re-
turned Wednesday to their home in
Providence, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The postponed Hallowell Gardiner
football game will be played this at
ternoon in HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Miss Florence Pooler. who has been
the guest of Mrs. Blanche Trask, re-
turned Wednesday to her home in Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The Young Peoples League of the Con-
gregational church will meet Thursday
evening with Mrs. J. Lawrence on Oak
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

John Hilbert. Frank Gray and DR.. r.
D. Simons left Wednesday morning on
a hunting trip to Starks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mrs. E. E. Clay, who has been visiting
at the home of Mrs. Stewart on High
land avenue, returned Wednesday to her
home in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Chapman of Fair
field are guests at the home of Mrs.
Hamlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

elect from Somerset county. was call
ing on Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

SCOTS cider press at East Pittston
will rum Thursdayssi ind Fridays of
each week, commencing Oct. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Supper at Universalist vestry this
evening at $50 Admission csc.
t&@ 4. oct19d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

Mrs. w. H. Ring Of Palmer, Mass.
is visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
Bob OFT at tho Coliseum Next Monday

Bob OFT at the Coliseum Next Monday
Next Sunday is to be observed as Ar
menian and Syrian Relief day at the
Highland Avenue Methodist church
This is in answer to the proclamation
of President Wilson, who asks that
October 81 and % be observed for this
purpose. The pastor has made care
full study of conditions in these coun-
tries and will give an address portray
ing the great needs. The public cor
daily invited and it is hoped that this
city will give its quota toward the ave
million dollars asked for
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a IN. Graded
lessons, organized classes, splendid
teachers. Our attendance is good,
but we must increase it. Every one
not in some other Sunday school is
urged to come. Good singing. Mr..
Alden, Sup't. and Mrs. Stone, Primary
Department.
Preaching service at II a. m. and
7:30 p. m. Topic of sermon in eve
ming, "Jacob and Esau."
Junior league at p. m. Studies in
life Of Moses. Sand Table work.
Epworth league at 6:45 p. m. Topic
"If they cannot believe in vs. viii they
believe in our Christ. Leader, Miss
Lawson.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at o'clock.
Choir practice every Thursday eve
ming at 8 o'clock.
We appreciate the splendid inter
est manifested in all these services
and we extend kindly invitation to
the people of Glasgow and vicinity
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10

pay for a half pie, but these Demo-
cratic times, we can afford to pay big
prices, and at the same time get big
prices for what we have to sell.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. lima
Gilchrist last Thursday. Quite few
of the members were present includ-
ing Mesdames Stenseland, Anderson,
and Bronstad, and Miss Pearl Ander-
son as visitors. After the business
session was over, the rest of the af-
ternoon was spent in tying COM
forter for the hostess, after which she
served one of her delightful lunches.
Our next meeting will be with Mrs.
John Rice on November 9th. All
members and as many visitors that
care to come are requested to be pre-
sent.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10
KINKS dGE%4Y EE4N AGENTS
Extension Workers Try Out Methods
n A;d Tha;r Cnvc r,uu;<;oo

Extension Workers Try Out Methods
to Aid Their Communities.
Here are a few kinks tried out and
found successful by county agents in
the North and West.
Certain farmers of Clay County,
Minn., found that potato standardiza-
ton work pays. These farmers plant
ed seed in plats of from / to acres.
They used only seed true to type, of
good quality, free from disease, and
carefully treated the seed before
planting. The plants were inspect
ed carefully twice and all diseased
hills removed. Two of these farm
ers sold all of their plat potatoes for
$1.O6 per bushel when the price for
the ordinary run of potatoes was as
cents. Fifteen dollars extra spent
for seed for 10 acres returned profit
of S75 on another farm.
Oneida County, Wis, is growing po-
tato seed in more than carload lots.
Twenty-Five cars were contracted for
at 70 cents per bushel and an option
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10

price. This same seed was sold to
taken on Is cars more at the same
local buyers previously for from 80
to 40 cents per bushel.
Coulee crickets threatened to be-
come very destructive in Fremont
County, Idaho. After consultation
with entomologists, the following poi
son bait was used: Bran, Is pounds
white arsenic, pound; sugar factory
molasses, l gallon. Fifteen to 67
dead crickets to the square foot were
found, which, it is estimated, repre-
sented not less than IS per cent of
them. Out of an appropriation of
5000 made by the county commission
ers to the farm bureau for this work
the county agent returned $120. A
few years ago the county spent $4,000
in ineffective methods of control.
Grundy County, ILL.,, has tested the
effect of rolling on the termination
of oats, both drilled and broadcasted.
If the termination on the rolled part
of the broadcasted field in the dem
onstration is counted as 100, the aver
age termination of the unrolled strips
was only 67.3 per cent. In the drill
ed fields the unrolled check strips
showed termination of only 72.5
per cent to that on the rolled part.
Farm women in Ashland County,
snl, 1oo ~ kor tn
hatch early chickens for the broiler
market found sale at so cents each
for all their chickens weighing ~
to pounds live weight.
The agent in Houghton County,
Mich, reports way of providing out
take f1ues for barn ventilation: "The
fues are built like silos, out of match
ed strips of inch lumber, and the hoops |
are made from old buggy tires or
similar bands of light iron with a
tightening bolt at the ends. The
fiues extend above the highest part of
the roof"
The provision of limestone plant
in Albany County, N. Y, will save to
the farmers in one year $11,250 on
5000 tons of lime. They will get
their lime at $1.60 per ton in bulk,
a reduction of $1.25 per ton for time
at their railroad station, and they
will save also haul of miles, equal
to another 81 of time
The farm bureau associations in La
Plata and Montezuma Counties, Colo,
have saved $500 by purchasing bind
ing twine in 10000 pound lots. They
are now considering buying grain
sacks in large quantities.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10

to their summer nesting places in the
North.
Sixty-seven State agricultural COL
leges and experimental stations are
devoted to the development of agri-
culture. Their endowment, plant, and
equipment amount to $160,00O,0O0.
They have an income of more than
$35,OOO,0OO with $500 teachers and
resident student body Of over 75,-
600.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10
0eRurQl
Roundup
Items Sent in BY The C0uriev's
Special Corps Of NeUs Caterers
NORTH BENCH

Crowded over from last week.
Mrs. Ray Lamb spent Monday with
Mrs. Byer.
We're certainly enjoying some fine
fall weather at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Alderman were
shopping in the county seat one day
this week.
Miss Elmina Stewart who is teach
ing at the Badger school house visited
at the Miles home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Maris and little
son called upon Mr.. and Mrs. Lamb
Sunday afternoon, enroute to their
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lamb, Messrs.
Gamble and Maris autoed to Glas-
gov one evening last week and took
in the moving picture show.
Ward Maris made final proof on his
homestead Monday. His witnesses
were Andrew Kennedy, VIM. Peters,
F. c. Miles and John Gilchrist.
Mrs. j. L. Byer and children spent
one day last week with Mrs. Ira Rich
ardson and mother, Mrs. Smith. Mrs.
Smith contemplates leaving for her
home at Troy, Ohio, in the near fu-
ture.
Bill Peters has his seven acres of
spuds dug, marketed, his men dis
missed and is now taking his ease
on the plow and is trying to see how
much land he can turn over in a
day-same as the rest Of his neigh
bors.
Mrs. Malinda Bic cker from Nashua
visited with Mrs. J. l.. Byer Friday.
Mrs. Blocker and Mrs. Byer were old
acquaintances in North Dakota. Our
accommodating mail carrier (?) Ward
Maris also took dinner with the Byers'
that day.
The pie supper at the Badger school
house Saturday night was decided
success from a financial standpoint.
Some of the pies brought as high as
$40. That's pretty good price to
The Glasgow courier., 1916-11-10

900 will be spent by Federal and State
Governments in improving rural roads.
Eight million six hundred and eighty
thousand dollars of Federal and State
Smith-Lever funds will be spent each
year after 1922 on the direct edu-
cation of farmers.
Every spring the lights Of the light
houses along the coast lure to des-
truction myriads Of birds en- route
from their winter homes in the South