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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
SuPT. CHASE MAKES
COMMENT UPON THE
POLICY OF SCHOOLS

Stunt. II. j. Chase of the Gardiner
public schools in his report to the
the school committee has the following
regarding the policy of the schools:
THE first function Of public school
education is to develop to the utmost
in each child, his possibilities for COM
plete living. The ultimate purpose Is to
promote the highest welfare of the in
dividual and that of the community OF
which he is or may be part. TO at
tain these ends there must be School
system adapted to the needs OF the
child: not primarily one to which the
child must be adapted. There must also
be cooperation of all persons interest
ed in tn" development of child life: and
q CO. ordination of all available forces
for Improvement of community life.
AN earnest effort is being made to
provide a course of study. methods Of
instruction and an organization that
shall enable the school to do its part OF
the work. The courses Of study is ar
ranged with reference to the needs and
capacities of the child. The teacher
aims not to dominate but to stimulate
and direct the mind Of the child"
NO longer is the written examination
made the supreme test of the Child
fitness to advance. Grading and ad-
vancement of pupils is primarily
question Of child welfare, and the an
swer must be based upon the childs
ability to do we'll the work of the group
or grade for which he is a candidate.
The vital factor of this estimate is the
teacher In all doubtful cases she should
and will consult the principal or SUI
perintendent but these may act only
as counsel. The teachers judgment is
a court of final appeal Any plan which
makes a written examination the final
test Of fitness is an evasion OF profess
sionai responsibility unworthy OF the
teacher and unfair to the child.
Parents should recognize the per-
Torrance Of this function as an added
responsibility for the teacher: and they
should not make her work more diff
cult by unwarranted assumption of
mistakes or Of unfairness in her de-
cisions They should understand that
the assignment of a pupil to a particu-
lar group or grade is in no sense either
a punishment or a reward: but an
intelligent fulfillment of a purpose to
place the child where he can do the
best work. The teacher who has had
the child in her class for a half year
or more. with the opportunities that
this implies, is the best judge Of where
his place may be-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
WINTHROP

Miss Marguerite Arnold, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Arnold, celebrated
her 18th birthday Tuesday evening at
her home on Green street. The evening
was delightfully."- passed in games and
music. Delicious refreshments were
served and Miss Marguerite Arnold
was the recipient of many pretty gifts.
Those present were: Dorothy Snow,
Alice Moulton, Jennie Deblois. Julia
Deblois. Eva Davenport, Irene Dayen-
port, Hazel Hayden, Lura Bishop
Marian Woodbury., Lillian Auclair,
Earl Hayden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Judge Connolly of the superior court
at Portland Thursday after hearing,
decreed a divorce to Mary f. Bragg
from Henry a. Bragg. on the ground
Of cruel and abusive treatment. Let
tiers We're introduced from Bragg to
his wife, telling her he valued the life
of pet dog more than that of their
child, and that he cared more for the
animal than he did for her. Physicians
testified that Bragg was music fool
ish,' and said he seemed to have lost
sight of everything else in his love for
his art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
CHURCH NOTICES

Congregational church. Langlon Quinn
by. ID. D., pastor: Morning worship at
1890 with sermon by the pastor; Sunday
school at Has; the evening service con-
Quoted by the votaries of the Holy Cross
at :; subject. THE Causes of Failures in
Life leader Or. Marian Brown
Wednesday evening service at $50: sub
ject, "A Parable of Gods Fatherhood"
First Church Of Christ Scientist: Ser
vice at 1915; subject Of lesson scrmon.
Substance testimonial meeting at 100
=. NJ. Wednesday.
Winter street Free Baptist church. Rev.
F. c. Wright. y. d., pastor: 1879, morn
ing worship with sermon by the pastor;
subject. character Building This is
the first in a series of Sunday morning
topics; special music by the choir. 11.45,
Sunday school hour; theme. Faith the
Channel of Power l. evening service in
the auditorium: the pastors topic will BE-
Necessary to Success" The chorus choir
will be assisted by Mrs. Douglas of Au-
gusta. You ought to hear Mrs. Douglas
sing. Free Seats and welcome to all.
Universalist church. Rev. Horatio G.
Mann pastor Oirst Sunday in Lent. Go
tO-church season.: Service of worship at
1890 A. NJ. address by pastor on What
1t Means to Be Part Of the Universallst
Denominations" Sunday school session at
Has. The Womens Auxiliary will meet
Tuesday afternoon at $50 sharp in the
vestry of the church when Mrs. Asa NJ
Bradley of Woodfords will talk to the
ladies on the missionary work Of the
Cniversaist church. All the women of
the church. whether members of the Wu-
mems Auxiliary or not, are urged to make
a special effort to attend this meeting.
Methodist Episcopal church. Highland
avenue, Herbert S. Dow minister: 1920
morning worship with sermon by the pas
tor: subject. Church Economies music
by vested choir; u NJ, Sunday school
mems class meets in auditorium, O. Il.
Clason teacher; p. NJ, Junior League;
T. NJ, Epworth League: I l.. H., SER
vice in auditorium: subject of sermon,
What Must I Do to BE Saved" prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 80: class
meeting Friday evening at 80. Sunday
is to he Go-to-Church day for Methodists
and constituents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

For a good spring tonic Jackson"
recommends his Compound Syrup of
Hypophosphites. and as this prepare
ton is very well known you would
make no mistake by trying same. at
the small sum of IS cents per bottle.
saturday Special Chocolates Maine
MAID sweets 20 cents per pound.
Maxine Chocolate Cherries % cents
per pound, at the Rexall Store, Jack
sons Drug Store Prescription Spe-
clalists. The Home of Good Drugs
Sanitissue Toilet Paper Is cents per
package, for o5 cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
George w. Spratt Of Bangor.

George w. Spratt died at his home
on Essex street, Bangor, Thursday,
aged &c. He was born in China, his
birthday coming July 4. He spent his
early life in Calais. going to Bangor
in 1858. For many years he was
contractor for the stage route be-
tween Bangor and Calais. After
the building Of the railroads Mr..
Spratt conducted a livery stable
in Bangor for a long time and
owned the farm which is the site OF
the Bangor State hospital. He is sur
vived by four daughters, all Of Ban
gor. He was a member of Masonic
lodges In Calais and Bangor. and of
the First Parish Congregational
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
COLISEUM.
Paramount Picture at the Big Auto
mobile Show in CootoH.

Paramount always at the front
showing in Boston at the big auto
show today. Blanche Sweet in The
Ragamuffin'' is one of their great out
puts at the Johnson Opera house to-
day and only the late releases are
shown here as Lewiston and other big
Opera house has shown weeks ago.
Monday and Tuesday finds the great
photo play. Barbara Frietchie,' with
special music and effects. Attention G.
A. r boys-don't miss this one Free
silver ware coupons and picture Pro
sress Magazines" given away on Mon
day and Tuesday. Early today for
Blanche Sweet. Fair warning as the
Saturday crowds are getting bigger
all the time.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Massapaqua Grange.

Massapaqua Grange of South Blue
Hill entertained Hancock Pomona
Grange in an all day session, March l
A very interesting and profitable SEES
sion was held. State Lecturer Puring-
ton and Live Stock Sanitary Commits
sioner Boyden Bearce were present
and their talk and work was Of much
interest and profit. A bountiful dinner
and supper were served to about 25O
patrons. The drama. A Family Affair
was presented in the evening by the
host grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
lydia A. Lunt jackson

Word has been received here Of the
death of Mrs. Lydia A. Lunt Jackson,
only daughter of the late James G. ano
Rebecca (Betson) Lunt, at her home in
Williamsport, Pa.
She was born in Litchfeld, Maine,
Sept. 80, 1857. and resided there with
her parents, until they moved to Gar
diner. From here the family went to
Williamsport. Pa, where they have
since lived.
She is survived by a husband and
three brothers, James. Ruel and War
rem. all of Williamsport. There are
also a number of cousins in, and
around Gardiner who will be grieved to
learn of her death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
GARDINER HIGH
GRADUATES MAKE
A GOOD SHOWING

The seven graduates of the Gardi-
ner High school who entered Maine
colleges last September have made an
excellent record in scholarship during
the first semester. recently ended.
The rank bills show that these pm
pills pursued courses representing a
total of 1876 Hours Credit" In 40 Of
these they were "Honors" and in IA / 2
High Honor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. Frank McMaster entertained q
of her friends at her home on Free
mont street Thursday evening, the oc.
caslon being her birthday. She re-
celved some very pretty remembrances
and the members OF the H. &. l..
club, presented her with handsome
ring with her birthstone. Many games
We're played and music was beautifully
rendered by Messrs. Anderson and Nc
Master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

c. E. Clarke and C. A. Carson, the
two veteran selectmen Of the town of
Randolph, have notified the citizens that
they will not he candidates for the Of
flee at the coming townmeeting. Mr..
Clarke finishes his 18th year Of SER
vice and Mr.. Carson his 18th year.
They will each receive the best wishes
Of a large number OF friends. Mr..
Clarke will also retire from his posi-
ton at the head cI the fire department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
SOUTH GARDINER

south Gardiner Congregational
church: Morning service at 1915. The
pastor will Preach on the subject OF
THE Potter'S Wheel Sunday school
at l. NJ. In the evening there Will be
an address on the subject of The
Great Discovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

The remains Of the late Rufus B..
Seabury arrived Friday noon from
Boontown, n. ]. Brief committal SER
vices were held at the cemetery, Rev
DR.. Quimby officiating. The remains
were accompanied by Charles Il. Sea-
bury, son, who was formerly a teach
er in the Gardiner High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the Halo.
welY Centennial Burial Ground A.
ISOLATION will be held in Hallowell. In
the office Of Beane & Beane on Mon
day the Goth day Of March. 1916, at
o'clock in the afternoon.
FRED EMERY BEANIE. Clerk.
mar11 .15.lS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

The Smart Set who have arranged
to show their large assortment Of
coats. suits, etc, in +. S. Smith & Co.'S
cloak room will create a sensation
among ladies who are interested in
spring fashions. Be sure to read the
particulars in F. S. Smith &, Co.'s new
ad. This will be a captivating event.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
lamoine, 264.

Tuesdays meeting was devoted to
degree work. refreshments and socia-
blity. The lecturer had prepared an
excellent program on Peace" but it
had to be omitted. Next week Mr..
Worden will address the grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Good Will, 376, Amherst,

March 4. the ladies served a surprise
lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee.
"A good program was presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
East BIuehiiI, 252.

March 4. two applications were re-
| ceived. 1t was voted to observe the
anniversary of the grange April l. with
an afternoon and evening session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Beside personal acquaintance many
IN Gardiner and vicinity have an ac-
quaintance with Mrs. Dora Morrell
Hughes, through her Round About
Papers that for 90 years or more were
weekly feature of the Gardiner
newspaper. Through these she en-
joyed keeping in touch with friends
and many are the expressions of re-
greet among her readers because of the
Giscontinuance of the Round Abouts'
during the last year and a half All
will be interested to learn that she is
row living in Wilmington, Del. where
Mr.. Hughes is engaged in his business
and she is devoting her time principal
ly to writing for publication. In a
personal letter she writes that March
II. ST. Patrick's day is the fifth ami
versary Of their marriage and is also
Mr. Hughes birthday. She wishes to
give special observance and adds:
Since our friends cannot be with us
in the body. l hope they will come in
the post card or letter way" Conf
dent of the pleasure that would be
given her by card and letter shower
on March II from personal and pen
friends the present writer through the
courtesy of the Kennebec Journal eX-
tends the request unknown to Mrs
Hughes Her address is 500 West
Eighth street, Wilmington, Del.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Special sales at Beane's Saturday.
Apollo chocolate ice cream drops only
29c. pound. one pound plain white
boxes Of 40c. assorted chocolates only
2sc., SOC quality chocolate cherries
Jumbo only 29c., Epicurean assorted
chocolates in neat boxes only 29c.
pound, large assortment of good choco-
lates in bulk only zoe. pound. Are
agents for Apollo. Page and Shaw's'
Jane Todd's and Lenox high grade
chocolates. S. & H. famous ice cream
served at the sanitary soda fountain.
Four registered druggists. Whitall
Tatum's all rubber hot water bottle
only s1.09. Spring blood medicine
dandelion and sarsaparilla bitters COM
pounded from roots, barks and herbs
only s9c. bottle. This is the Nyal
store. Electric car tickets for sale
here-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

There will be special attractions at
the Coliseum next Thursday evening
in connection with the drama that is
to be given by the congregational
Parish Prof. Jebo. who has charge of
the music in our city schools will give
a unique entertainment and Mrs. Rob
ert Partridge of Augusta will sing
several selections. Mrs Partridge,
formerly known as Miss Cora Presson
has on previous occasions sung to the
great delight of Gardiner audiences.
Much interest is being taken in the
drama itself and the evening will offer
a most pleasing entertainment-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Schoodic, 400, Franklin.

March 2 the third and fourth de-
grees were conferred. The program
consisted of song by Dallas Tracy
and wife, reading. Alice Ryder: tab
leau, Ethel and Leslie Clark; remarks,
Mr.. Colburn, Of Ashland grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Arhutus. $50. SUR,

March A the third and fourth degrees
were conferred. and a harvest supper
was served. The lecturer pro tenn.
furnished an interesting program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs Henry S. Webster and daughter.
Miss Martha Webster. Dresden avenue,
will leave Saturday for a few weeks
visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

John w. Howe celebrated quietly, on
Thursday. the 18th anniversary Of his
birth. entertaining friends in the eve
ming at his home, % Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. Freeman Littlefield and daugh-
ter Miss Grace Littlefield. Dresden av-
enue. left Friday for a two-weeks Wis.,
1t with friends and relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Bay View, Salisbury Cove, 267.

Twenty-three from Bayview Grange
attended Pomona at Bayside Wednes-
day of last week. and enjoyed a profit
able meeting. Bayside Grange knows
how to entertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. n. NJ. Davis, who has been visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. L. B. Douglass,
Windsor street. Randolph left Friday
on her return to her home in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. r. V. Matthews. who has been
passing a few days in this city. return
ed Friday to Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Rainbow. 2o3. North 1rooksvitIe

March 2, two applications were re-
ceived A popcorn sale was enjoyed.
proceeds to be used for the supper next
Thursday night 1t is hoped each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
SIDNEY

Evangelist J. l.. Wright will speak
at the Friends church. West Sidney,
Sunday at 1880, March l.. All well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

George Wilson has returned from a
visit in Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Hazen Beecher Of Augusta was call
Ing on Gardiner friends on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Miss Emma Dolloff Of Camden is
visiting her brother, E. NJ. Dolloff,
Northern avenue. Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. Arlo Adams left Friday for Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Freeman Littlefeld went Saturday to
WiscaSSet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Frank H. Goodrich, Pleasant street.
is confined to the house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

''t6' Sot o'oS5 71OI 0VUVIt 0TOUKSVJtTS
| March l supper was served and
games enjoyed The lecturer presented
an enjoyable program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Harborside. 478. South arook.v;II
Extract from a P,YvaAe Letter.

member will respond to roll call on the
evening Of March 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. l.. A. Perry left Friday for b
visit in Boston. -
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-07

ing therefrom treasures that their parents can sell or barter-bits of metal, occasionally pieces of gold or silver jewelry, now and then scarf pin or cuff link, watch charm and once in a while diamond ring or stud.
 s'It is hard to believe" said one of Commissioner Goldwater's men, who has been on a trip of investigation, "but down at Barren island almost every foreman or other important per sonage wears diamonds-and l am told that every one of them was picked up in those heaps of refuse. This, re- member, after the refuse has been screened, crushed and examined with minute care for just such valuable pickings.'"
 Russians, Slavonians, Poles and ne- groes apparently constitute the pre- dominant strains of population, al- though other peoples are to be found, including Italians. Rumor has 1t, in fact, that the political leader of Bar ren islands little squad of voters is himself an Italian, and very keen one at that Life down there may not be all beer and skittles-although if health department surmises are correct considerable part of it may be beer or liquid cousins thereto. But so far as can be ascertained by an outsider the islanders are far from an unhappy community. They work hard, it is true, in and around the reduction plant, at least the men do; and their womenfolk seem to work just as hard about their little homes, while the boys and girls, when they are not attending school, find plenty of occupation in searching for hidden treasure in those huge heaps of refuse.
 Happy Boys and Girls.
 The boys and girls of Barren island form the leading part of the popula- tion, so far as observation of the out side visitor can detect. Of course they do not wear clothing made for
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-07

them or fitted to their years and sizes. But there is a delightful picturesque ness about their old shawls, the shoes far too large, when existant at all, and frankly lacking toe or upper; about the enveloping skirts, the occasional scarecrow hat-a wealth of gypsylike color and most attractive abandon, testffying to the fact that in the epin- ion of these little people fine raiment occupies but small and unimportant place in the general scheme of the universe.
 And happy? Why, those sprites of the. refuse heaps are as cheerful and joyous as if they were wading through fields of wild flowers up in Westches- ter county and chasing butterflies and gathering early apples instead of scurrying up hill of refuse and then delving below it's surface in the hope of discovering bit of china or a silver teaspoon, an old watch chain or other trinket that can be polished and frightened and eventually sold.
 Religious life on Barren island is
 
 represented by two churches, wherein services are held on Sunday. So far as could be ascertained no resident pastor has been assigned to Barren island, for many years. if ever It is cited as fruitful field for sincere missionary effort by those organiza- tions of one denomination or another which so generously provide medical missionaries, teachers, preachers, as we'll as schools, churches, chapels and hospital service for other islands than Barren-isles of the South Pacific, for example, as well as for Eskimos of the polar region. the inhabitants of India, Central Africa and many others in remote parts of the world.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-07
U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PRO- pUcTloN FIGURES REPORT t5,-
 100000 POUNDS MINED.
TOTAL VALUE WAS S1 100000
During the Later Months of the Year Operations Have Been Spreading From Central Camps-Opera-
 tions Are General.
Mountain Home

Mountain Home
 Reuben Willett of Melville. who buys the bulk of the zinc ore in the North Arkansas field and who also furnishes the United States geological survey with production figures, has just made his report for this year. The total is 15,429.010 pounds, and the value runs right up around $1,000,000 This Is approximately 400 per cent gain over last years production. The report shows this was produced from 87 properties. All the mines on the properties, however, were not itemized and the total is well above this figure.
 Carbonate and silicate ores led in the production. In the report these ores are all classed silieate. Of this class of ore there was 14,064,3I5 pounds, 6,S41,325 pounds of this being mined and shipped without milling, and 7,222,990 pounds was milled con. centrates. Of the blende, jack, there was 1,226,320 pounds. The bulk of this class of ore was mined in the north part of the field in the Zinc, Dodd City and Kingdom Springs camps, the Bonanza being the only mine in the Buffalo River district that figured in blende production. The production of lead ore was light, being only 138,375 pounds. Most of this was produced at the Kilgore mine in Searcy county. Owing to the high price of zinc 1t has been the popular ore.
 From the many new mills that are just being developed, and which will not figure in production until next year, it is quite safe to say that the 1916 output from the field will run above 30,O00,0OO During the later months of the year operations have been spreading from the central camps and operations are general now in all the mining counties, which are Boone, Marion, Baxter, Newton and Searcy The influx of new operators still continues, and leases are III strong demand.