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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01

There was no insurance-the pol
icy had lapsed-and the fire sweep
away all OF my fathers means and put
burdensome mortgage on his farm,
two and half miles in the country"
IL there had been a navy of a re-
spectacle size in 1881 John Wingate
Weeks would now be q captain ill.,
stead of q senator Nor would he
ever have become a banker and thus
have set at naught all the traditions of
the Weeks family for self-respecting,
capable and wholesome poverty.
And yet a psychological analysis of
inherited traits might show that the
senator comes naturally by his talents
for public affairs and finance Any
inquiry into his personality must in
clude the Wingates, the chief of whom.
John. an Englishman, emigrated to
New Hampshire in 1860.
The Weekses and the Wingates In
tsrmarried during the second Ameri-
can generation-the Weekses to con-
tfnue as farmers, with an excursion
into potato starch, as has been re-
soldiers, preachers and statesmen.
Paine Wingate. for example, the great
grandson of John, was a member of
the Continental congress and later Q
senator from New Hampshire.
A Big Man Physically.
John Wingate Weeks OF Massachu-
sets, in his name, therefore. goes back
to the middle of the seventeenth GEN.
fury. Perhaps his gifts are equally as
ancient. Wherever they originated,
he has made good use of them He 10
well-to-do-but has less money, per-
haps, than is often represented-and
Republicans in Massachusetts, have mo-
titled the country that he is their can
didate for president II he is nomi-
mated at Chicago In June, the main
reason will have been that he ia q
business man. His candidacy. then.
viii be something entirely new in ma
tiona1 politics.
In his measurements, Captain Weeks
is large man A reasonable guess
at his weight would be $50 pounds.
His stature. perhaps. is five feet and
eleven inches. His eyes are gray and
his manner il frank and hearty. While
at the naval academy he could slowly
raise 112-pound dumbbell above his
ing with one leg, he could slowly raise
an S7-pound dumbbell with his left
hand More than that he could lower
his hands to his shoulders and slowly
and simultaneously put both dumb
bells above his head the second time.
A muscular youth. he was recon-
mended by his principal to the pru-
Dental committee that called at the
academy in Lancaster on a hunt of q
teacher for their district school. The
school was then closed-a group of
the large boys having carried the
teacher into the road, slammed him
down In the dirt and warned him
never to return
Lick 'em and lick 'em good" the
prudential committee said Wen
back You up III you do"
1.-THE third day. Captain Weeks
told me. "a big. redfaced boy took
his pen in hand and faboriousl; be-
gan to write letter that is. he was
seemingly engaged in writing . let
tar: n q matter of fact he was show
ing ON before the school and expert
usnt1ng with the new teacher When
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01

TcctOF III y D&uk Iu4C u80 clOS6Q us
doors in the faces of its depositors,
many Of whom were poor and most
of whom were small merchants and
wage-earners."
How" ! asked him, inasmuch AZ
he was q sailor himself once, and in
now ON terms Of intimacy with many
high Officers. would you describe the
navy of the United States?"
AT the outbreak of the war In Eu-
rope" he answered, ~our navy, In my
opinion, was the second best In exis-
tence. Authorities for whom I have
great respect did not agree with me.
They ranked our navy third or fourth
some giving France second place
and some believing Germany was
stronger at sea than ourselves.
Il still think that In ships alone we
were the equal of France or Germany
and much the superior Of Japan. Our
officers are the ablest in the world;
our crews are the most intelligent No
nation gives its officers the training
that II given to the naval ofncers Of
the United States. And the men in
our ships. coming from farms and vii
lagos, in large part, are the finest
morally and physically anoat-
In my days, back in 1880, let Us say
the sailor on shore leave who returned
to his ship sober was keelhauled or
that has changed Intoxicated sailors
are see- NO more on the streets. Our
men are sober, serious and capable
When an estimate Of any navy in
made, the personnel. an well a. the
ships must be considered.
Lessons Of the War.
so I had thought that only Great
Britain excelled us ~ . naval power
at the outbreak OF the war I'm Europe.
Since the war started. France and
Germany have geen building ships.
Our rank just now, therefore. In I'M
certain But We have . good navy.
Still, It should be much larger"
Has the war taught the world any
naval 1onnonsgT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01

All Americana, no matter whether they
cali themselves Democrats or Repubn-
cans. ought to have courage enough and
wisdom enough to face the facts. Europe
Ii going to take possession of the markets
n Of a nSs ssp sy
products.
favor an kinds of defenses-mflftarv
right here at home think some of ua
need defense against fa1lacious ideas. For
instance: This l. great business nation
business be taken out of the ownership
and management which have developed II
and made It wonderfully successful 10
Government.
Business ought to be regulated, but we
have regulated the railroads 10 visorousiy
they are surely needed In some parts Of
the country Furthermore. the time has
come when the railroads cannot borrow
Gus terms as can other lines of big busi-
ness. And yet transportation next to
Agriculture. ID our most important indus
Would government ownership ana omar
alton improve the situation?
No: the situation would be made WORE
in France. Canada and other countries.
Wherever 1t has been tried, expenses are
increased and dsncits created On the
Western Railroad Of France the Operating
years More than 6. 100 new msn Were am
ployed-no worker. on the tracks. enei-
porfers and other little politicians place
Tor whom were found around the Renersi
offices and ut the stations
Government oWnerBhip In the Jnffe<d
States would add 1.7oo.00o men to our Of
nce-holon4 cta19 ana congro9n would dx
their sslariss Frsight rates. am sure.
conSumerD-fho man who Work-HouId -
losers and not gstnsrB.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01

General Statutes 1909

If any person shall -wantonly and
willfully set on fire any woods, mar
shes or pralries SO thereby as TO occa-
sion any damage to any other person,
he shall upon conviction be punished
by line not exceeding five hundred
d 1llars and not less than fifty dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county
jail not more than six months and
not less than ten days, or by both such
fine and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01
First published sin the western Kansas
World March L 1910
Administrator's Notice

State of Kansas. Teego County. In the Pro-
bate court held in and Tor said county and
state.
miuistration upon the estate of J. d. Briggs.
late of Trego county, Kansas, deceased. have
heAu Granted TO the undersigned j. III
Briggs by the Probate Court of said county
of Trego. bearing date The ssth day of Feb
ruary 1915 All persons having claims
against said estate are required TO exhibit
them tome for allowance WitEin one year
after the ia re- of said letters. or they may
be pr=eelndex from any benefit OF said estate.
and ii such Claims be not cxhtbitSI within
two Years from the time of the publication
of this notice they viii be forever barred
J. H BRIGGS.
Administrator of j. d. Briggs. deceased.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-04-01
FACE The FACTS!
Weeks Talks About Our Navy
and National Defense.

insists on Military. Commercial, Fin
anciat and Industrial Preparedness
Let Us Be Ready for Peace a.
We'll a. War;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Mr.. DAVIS OF auto BUREAU
Turns CLEVER BIT OF DETECTIVE
WORK IN FINDING KILLER OF COWS

Harold p Davis of Waterville, chief
clerk of the automobile registration bu-
reau, is obliged frequently to perform
detective work in connection with the du-
ties of his office and whenever he starts
a stunt Of that kind it usually terminates
successfully. Tuesday a somewhat pecu-
liar case came under his observation,
Ringing upon a query made Of him On
Monday night.
Mr.. Davis was asked Monday night
what would happen to man who ran
over two cows and killed them. Mr.. Da-
Wis explained the civil penalties to Wnlch
the man was liable and also that there
might be violation of the automobile laws
through reckless driving. He then dis
missed the matter from his mind and
was somewhat surprised on coming into
the office on Tuesday morning to receive
a letter from man in Monroe asking the
owner of a Mitchell car bearing certain
number plate, as car with that registra-
ton had run over and killed two of his
cows. Mr. Davis at once looked up the
matter and found that the registration
number given was that of Metz ma
chine in Woodfords.
Another case of a transferred license,
but what about the fellow that asked me
about killing cows?" thought Mr. Davis
afternoon he received a phone call from
a farmer on the river road between Wa
terville and Augusta asking for the name
of the owner of Mitchell car bearing a
certain registration number. Remarkable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
FAIRFIELD
Local Ball Team Plays Oakland
in Series Which Proves In.
teresting
FRIENDS SURPRISE MRS.
CHOATE

The series Of ball games between the
Fairfield team and that representing
the Oakland Athletic Association are
creating much interest in town and
many local fans are planning to at
tend this rubber game this afternoon
on the Colby campus, which has been
selected as neutral grounds. Both
teams have game to their credit, the
two games played having been staged
in Oakland and with more local condi-
tions existing the local team is out for
the bacon, although the Oakland team
is to be reckoned with. Both teams
will present about the same lineups
and a fast, clean class Of baseball may
he expected. The game is scheduled for
o'clock.
The regular meeting of Benton
Grange Sewing Circle will be held on
Wednesday at the home Of Mrs. J. H.
Gibson, upper Main street.
Mrs. Harold Weeks has returned
from several weeks stay at His-
gins Beach.
A large number Of young people from
this town left yesterday afternoon on
special car and went to the Central
Maine fair grounds where the annual
picnic for young people insured in the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. was
held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
MADISON
Young Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Priest Has Narrow
Escape
NORTH ANSON CAMPMEET.
ING OPENS

Master Charlie, the young son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Priest OF Anson'
had a narrow escape from death Mon
day while hanging onto team. the
boy attempted to climb up on a load
and fell between the wheel and side
Of the wagon. His predicament was
seen by a bystander, who spoke to the
driver to stop. The boy sustained a
broken arm and was severely bruise
about the head and shoulders.
The opening session Of the annual
campmeeting at the North Arson
ground was held Monday evening in
the Skowhegan chapel with an attend
ance of about 40 persons. Among the
clergymen already present on the
ground are Rev. D. B. Holt of Au-
burn, Rev. c. H. Berry of Bingham,
Rev. Gardiner Wills Of North Anson
Rev. J. A. Betcher Of Lewiston. Rev.
William Wood Of Madison, and Rev.
e. E. Harrison of Vests Mills The
music is in charge Of Rev. J. A. Bet
cher with Mrs. D. H. Randall as or
ganist. The boarding house is beins
run under the direction Of G. w. F.
Merrill Among those from Madison
who are stopping on the grounds for
the week are: Mrs. Abbie w. Gray.
Mrs. NJ. r. Harris, Mrs. Naomi jack
son, Geo. Merrill and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Amasa Gregory left
town Monday night for Vassalboro for
a brief visit with friends. From Vas
salboro they will go to Augusta to
visit Mr.. Gregory's sister and then to
Gardiner to attend the reunion of the
18th Maine Regiment, of which Mr..
Gregory was member.
Miss Ruby Pelkey left town Mon =
day for Charlottetown, n. B., where
she will pass her vacation with rela-
tives.
An automobile party from Madison,
who went across the Canadian bound
airy line by way of Jackman Sunday.
reports a snow squat just after cross
ing the border.
Henry H. Steward. who has been
under treatment at the Central Maine
General hospital for the past two
weeks as the result of an accident,
returned home Monday night.
Harvey Remick, who has been the
guest of his mother. Mrs. Ann Rem
lex, for the past few days, returned
to Portland Tuesday afternoon.
Laro l.. Steward is the guest this
week Of relatives and friends in Lew
iston and vicinity.
The annual reunion Of the Gilman
family is to be held at Lakewood next
Thursday. this being one Of the largest
family reunions to be held in this vi
entity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
WINTHROP is AT
GARDINER TODAY

"Squanto" Wilson's Braves are to
come to Gardiner today. The great
pow-wow will begin at $50 sharp at
Quimby field. Everybody will be there.
The admission is but % cents. ladies
Is cents. The entertainment will be
worth many time this sum. It's reg
ular leftover bargain from Dollar day.
Alex Pearson will pitch and with Joe
Monahan on the receiving end the
Lakesiders will have to 60 some to
turn in a run. Several Of the Gardiner
men are due to put over sensational
feature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Ada Currier Conner

Carrie Ada Currier was born in Hill, N.
H., Sept. 2. 1861. Her father, Jonathan
Merrill Currier. and mother. Hannah
(Eastman) Currier, were also natives OF
Hill. Her childhood was passed in theis
town and in East Andover, N. H., where
her parents resided for time. She was
married Sept. 2, 1879. to VIM. P. Conner,
also of Hill. She was a member of the
Congregational church and of the Order
Of Eastern Star. Throughout her life she
was an earnest Christian and church
worker a devoted wife, mother and sis
ter and true friend.
Death occurred from cyrrhosis of the
liver at Randolph. Me-, Aug. 5, 1916 The
remains were taken to Hill for burial, the
funeral being held at the home of her
sister, Mr.. Marcia A. Young, Tuesday
afternoon, Aug. at 2 o'clock. Her hus-
band, VIM. P. Conner of Randolph. Me-,
one son, Carroll B. Conner of Arlington.
Mass, and cne sister. Mrs. Marcia A.
Young of Hill, survive.
Among the relatives from out of town
attending the funeral were: Mrs Emma
(ConneD Carter of Concord. n. H.. and
her two daughters, Miss Lulu Perkins of
Concord and Mrs. Annie L. Morey of La
coma, N. H., Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Conner
of Lacona, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Hersey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders and Miss Katie
Eastman of East Andover. y. H., and
Mrs. Emily Convey and son Henson of La
coma. n. +. Also Mrs. A. B. Thompson
of Gardiner, Me, Mrs F. o. Brown of
Bristol. n. H.. and Miss Susie E. Smith
Of Franklin, n. H. Floral tributes were
many and beautiful The services were
conducted by Rev. F. H. Reed of the
Congregational church. Interment was at
Pleasant Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

The marriage intentions Of Andrew
Avery Of this town and Virginia Du-
quay Of Winslow are on file at the
town clerks Office.
A large number Of interested specta-
tors attended the demonstration Of
fruit and vegetable canning given at
Benton Grange hall by Mary Haskell
Of the University Of Maine. who is
State leader of the Girls Agricultural
Club. All reported very profitable aft
ernoon passed.
Mrs. Charles Choate was rendered a
birthday surprise party Monday at her
home on High street by a number of
friends. Those present at the party
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Spencer of
Springfield, Mass, Mrs. Alice Cole,
Mfs. George Spearin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Royden Greeley, Mrs. Royal Brown.
Mrs. Learned Davis, Mrs. George Cros-
by, Mrs. Charlotte Brown, Mrs. Fred
Getchell, Mrs. Blanche Reynolds Of
Boston. Wallace Reynolds. Mrs. Gene
va Foss. Miss Ina Foss and Miss Rubie
Foss and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Choate
Mrs. Lillian Crotean of Burrill street
entertained several Of her friends at
her home Monday evening in honor of
her birthday anniversary. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Sylvia Loubia, Mrs.
Alice Proulx, Mrs. v. Telephan Gro
teau, Mrs. Florence Wheeler, Mrs. Alice
Learned. Mrs. Nina Gould, Mrs. Ber-
tina Brewer Rollins, Mrs. Edythe
Cronghite, Mrs. Croteau, Miss Gertrude
Foster, Miss Gertrude Murray, Miss
Alice Hunter, Miss Yvonne eyre, Miss
Mona Philbrick, Miss Hedwidge, eyre,
Emile Croteau, Herman Brooks, Leo
Brooks and Thomas Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

to relate, it was the same registration
number that figured in the Monroe COW
killing and which rightfully belonged on
resting in the garage at woodfords
What do you want to know about the
owner of this car for?" inquired Mr. Da-
Wis. The farmer then explained that the
car had broken down and he had towed
it to his stable and that the owner had
offered it for sale at such a ridiculously
low price that he was afraid it was
stolen.
Mr.. Davis at once dispatched an inspec-
tor to the farm house on the River road
to bring the owner of the machine to the
State House. With the location of the
man with the machine the whole story
came out. The Mitchell was Massachu-
sets car and the registration number
was borrowed from an obliging friend in
Woodfords. The two cows had been acct
dentally killed at Monroe and the $500
asked by the farmer was more than the
young man owning the machine could
afford to pay, so when he broke down on
the River road he thought that he Nigh,
dispose of the car.
While the young man was at the state
department he was made to realize the
gravity Of his offences and arrangements
were made whereby the Monroe man
would be paid for his cows by Sept. l..
The case which the automobile depart
ment has against the young man Cor
evading the registration laws will be
taken up later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Advertised Letters

Ladies-Miss Florence Bishop, Mrs
Mary E. Bronson, Miss Frances Brugger-
hoy, Mrs. Sadie Brunnelle, Mrs. Lester
l.. Carleton, Mrs. Miranda Clark, Mrs
Ira Dulac. Miss Beuna l.. Jamison, Mrs
Emin Leder, Mrs. Margaret Mckenzie,
Mrs. Augusta Sadler Miss Carrie Smith,
Miss Sadie Smith, Mrs Harold futile.
Gentlemen-E. T, Atwood, Wilbur Chap
pell, Charles H. Chapman, S. Gerry. Har-
ry ]. Libby, Thomas Maher, Levi J. Mar
shall, Walter L. Mulberry, r. E. Ryan,
Ira D. Sanhey. Robert Smith. Nestor w.
Stolba, S. D. Taylor. W. G. Wright, U. S.
Shipping Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

taught to steal with such experiences
as to escape the shrewdest of the po-
lice But, with her instructive refine
ment, Julie rebels against her teachers.
and is severely beaten, and threatened
with death by strangulation. Made des-
perate, she packs her few belongings.
and takes shelter in the studio Of
young American artist, for whom she
has posed several times. These two fall
in love, and he attempts to protect and
safeguard Julie, but one day she VEN
lures out on the street, and the apaches
seize her and carry her back to the
den. Nine. Dufrane. her hatred ARGUS
ed, orders her band to strangle her
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

An enthusiastic amateur gardener
residing on Middle street. whoseSgar-
den patch has yieloed several veg
etable oddities. was showing friends
on Water street Tuesday an unusual
freak in the form Of an albino toma-
to. The fruit which was of fair size
was pure white in color. which was
found to extend to the center. The
flavor was said to be slightly more
acid than that of the ordinary fruit of
the species although it seemed to have
reached the ripened stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Mre 1. D. Cooke,

vrs Ellen r. Cooke who passed away
:. ,er home in this city on August II
o., tho widow of the late L. Draper
cooke and daughter Of Capt. Joseph and
NARY L. Cooper Narney.
yrs Cooke was born in Pittston (now
p,,do,nh1 and was married in Bangor.
c,e had long been resident of Gardi-
-, and will be much missed by her many
friends. She leaves two daughters. Miss
lane Cooper Cooke of this city and Mrs.
r,.,ovar Tonioroff Of New York The
.ormer lived and cared for her mother
during her last illness
Funeral services will be held at her laee
,.sdence River avenue on Wednesday
afternoon at half past three o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS CLUB
TO BE FORMED IN THIS CITY
TELEPHONE 37-W

A return to the spectacular political
activity Of the early 0's in both ma.
tional and State campaigns seems as
sured. Brass bands. torchlight process.
sions. red fire and active work will
probably be the features.
Henry M. Camp, representative OF
the National Republican League, was
given an enthusiastic reception Tues
day evening at the rooms of the
Republican Club. His address was
very interesting and concerned the
formation Of campaign clubs and
the large amount Of good accomplish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

A. R. Addison Of this city was sum-
moned to Portland Tuesday. called
there by the death of his niece, Miss
Margaret Whipple, who was the vic
tim of an automobile accident last
Monday evening, being instantly kill
ed when the machine in which she and
Reuben Higgins Of South Portland
were riding, skidded and went into a
ditch in the town Of Scarboro, after
blowout. The young lady's neck
vas broken. Higgins was pinned be-
meath the car but escaped with slight
bruises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Benson Of
Houlton have been recent visitors at
Hartwell Peavey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hopkins Of
Georgetown. Mass, visited his sister.
Mrs. Irving Davis recently.
Eulah and GLAND Peavey have bought
Ford automobile Of Percy Williams.
Summer visitors at Almon Smiths
are Mrs. Miriam Collier Of Center Sand
witch. N. H.. Clinton Berry and Mr..
Smith of Boston. Mrs. Ina Elwood Of
Augusta. who has been visiting her pa
rents. has re*HyQed to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
T. s. Smith & Co,
GARDINER, MAINE.

~~AASD4AN1xSS VxkAl1VLe
Big Dollar Days bust
ness are past but not of
all the good values.
A ugust prices to
clean up our Ladies'
Suits will be a feature.
to turn them into cash,
to make room for Fall
Suits and Garments.
CURTAIN. SCRIMS
Is, 20 and Csc values
to keep things
moving Sc yd.
See window display.
WAISTS
New White Lingerie
Waists with the popular
rufhed front, arrived
too late for Dollar Day.
Extra value, at $1.OO.
TABLE D.AMASK
ga in. wide satin finish
mercerized cloth. Sew
eral patterns, so cts yd.
BATHING SUITS
Don't fear the sharks
there are none in our
ponds. Get one of these
suits for Bathing Sport.
BATHING CAPS
Soft rubber assorted
cOl0rs Csc.
BABIES
We have not over
looked the new citizens
Of Gardiner and the sur
rounding towns. See
the infant wear display
on centre unit e r,
street floor.
TOILET ARTICLES
New line of popular
Powders and Perfumes.
Tooth Powders and
Pastes, Dainty Soaps,
Peroxide. On sale at
right of entrance.
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ed by them. His remarks were listened
to attentively and met with the hearty
approval Of all present.
AS a result Hughes and Fairbanks
Marching Club is to be formed here
and immediate steps to this end will
be taken. Papers for signatures will be
circulated at once and a live wire
club will doubtless be the result.
Following Mr.. Camp, Hon. Frank J..
Ham, chairman of the State Republi-
can committee, spoke along the same
lines.