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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Church Notices

The services at the Methodist church
for Sunday will be as follows: In the
morning Mothers day will be obSery
ed in the church at the regular SER
vice and the pastor will take an ap-
propriate subject for the meeting. Up
on entering the church pink will be
presented those in attendance. During
the Sunday school hour there will be
a short program consisting of special
music hy the Epworth League orches-
ira, vocal and instrumental selections
and readings by members of the
league. At o'clock the regular week.
~ meeting Of the Junior Epworth
League will be held in the church yes
ny Miss Romano Perry will have
charge Of the service and the subject
for the afternoon will be Our Minis
try" The regular session for the for
eigners will be held at 4 o'clock. In
the evening an interesting program has
been arranged and will be carried out
az follows; Selection by the choir;
prayer by the pastor followed by re-
sponsive reading; address Of welcome
~ Melvin McCurdy, president of the
E.pworth League; choir selection; adj
dress, Mothers of the Bible by
Theron Parlin; chorus by Epworth
League choir vocal selection by Miss
Margaret Craig; address by the pas
tor, Rev G. o. Perry to the mothers;
vocal selection by Miss Doris Tozier;
choir selection duet by Misses Hazel
McAuley and Elsie Perry: reading by
Miss Janet Lovejoy; Junior League
selection; closing hymn. All are well
come to attend any of these Sunday
services.
| The weekly meeting Of the Epworth
League will be held at the church yes
try Tuesday evening at 80 Earle r.
Stoves, formerly of this town, will be
present and speak to the members Of
the league.
The services at the Union Mission
hall. Lawrence avenue, will be as fol-
lows. Regular Sunday afternoon ser
vice at $50. Rev. Elder A. j. Rawson
Of Lynn. Mass, will deliver the after
noon sermon. He will also take charge
of the evening service at / O'Clock.
| The services at the Salvation Army
for Sunday, May IA, will be as follows:
Sunday school at - A. NJ. Holiness
service at II A. Nj. Outdoor service at
2.30 p. M. Indoor service at 8 P. NJ.
outdoor service at Z +. NJ. Indoor SER
vice at 100 P. NJ. Captain Swan and
Adjutant Craig will have charge Of
the services.
The services for Sunday at the
! Catholic church will be as follows:
Mass al A. NJ. High mass at 10 A.
NJ. Vesper service ct 9 +. NJ. Mass will
be held every morning of the week al
| S a. NJ. Rev. Alexandra Dugre will be
! in charge Of the services.
The regular service at the Univer-
salist church will be held at the church
on Sunday afternoon at $50. Rev.
Frank L. Phalen Of Waterville will
preach on the following subject, Idols
and ideals: Which," Everyone is wei
come to this service.
The services at the Baptist church
for Sunday. May IA, will be held as
follows: Morning service at 1O.45; or
der of service will be as usual, except
that some other person will occupy the
pulpit in the place Of Rev. Ernest Hol-
man, who will be unable to attend on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
NEW YORK cTock MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, May 12-With few note
worthy exceptions. stocks Of almost
all descriptions moved TO higher levels
in today's broad market. Dealings
embraced, far more than the usual
number Of issues and gains extended
from 1 to over points in standard
shares. being trebled or quadrupled in
some Of the higher speculative special
ties
The movement derived much Of its
impulse from an early rise in rails,
! Canadian Pacific leading that division
with an extreme gain of 7as points on
Very large trading. New Haven was
next in point Of strength, gaining 4,
| largely at the expense Of short in
terest while other eastern lines as we'll
as coalers and Southern issues improv-
ed l to points. Further activity in
. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St.
Louis common and preferred which ad :
vanced 8 and 8 points respectively,
pointed TO possibilities of increased
dividends in issues controlled by the
larger railway systems. Motor stocks
were foremost among equipments and
industrials, general motors making a
maximum gain of 24G451, with 1872 for
Willys-Overland at 2631a, while NUM-
| tons We're relatively backward until
the final hour when a spirited demand
for cruica BILE steel and Baldwin Loco
motive elevated thta group to best
prices Of the day
Shipping issues were the prominent
features Of the forenoon with gains of
u to almost 8 points for mercantile
marine preferred and common and
United Fruit. Half a score of miscel-
/ laneous and obscure stocks, notably
Sears Robuck. May department stores
and Woolworth again advanced sub
stantially together with National Bis
cult preferred, Jewel Tea Sugars and
some of the tobacco groups. Mexicans
We're under restraints imposed by lat
est developments affecting that coun-
try's relations with Washington, al
| though American Smelling and Texas
Co. were disposed to shake off that
handicap. United States Steel was vir-
| tually the only issue of Importance to
| hold back, but was In better demand
towards the close, gaining almost a
point. Total sales of stocks amounted
to $4,000 shares.
| Inquiry for bonds expanded with the
| broader stock market. Canadian is
sues and Anglo French SIS We're among
the conspicuous features. Total sales
,par value) aggregated $4,000. Unit
ed States bonds were unchanged on
| call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
FAIRFIELD
Grade TX Students Make Pill
grimage to Capital City
Lawrence VS.. Good
Will This P. NJ.
SENIORS TO STAGE "MER'
CHANT OF VENICE"

The members OF Grade TX Of the North
grammar school took the annual gradua-
! ton trip to Augusta Friday, where they
passed the day in visiting the State Cap
itol and other places of interest in that
city. They all carried box lunches and
these were eaten in one Of the Offices OF
the CAPITOL. The class was accompanied
by their teacher, Mrs. Price, and W. @.
Hersey. SUPERINTENDENT of the schools in
town, and these two persons pointed out
many interesting scenes while on the
trip. They left Fairfield on the S 80 A.
NJ car for waterville. where they took
the electrics for Augusta. They returned
to their homes in town on the afternoon
train. Those who took the trip were:
Helen Ryan, Louisa Kelley, Marjorie
Flint. Doris Corson. Marion Jewett, Ona
Mayo. Opal Nicholson, Frank Laid, Lloyd
McAuley, Hollis Manning, Raymond
4 Jones, Ivan Dearborn, Archie spinney.
Alfred Putnam, Allen Henderson, Earl
Learned, Guy Ames. Phillip Bowker.
/ Lawrence Putnam, Mrs. Price and W. o.
Jersey. They are reported a very pleas
ant trip.
The Lawrence high school baseball team
will play the Good Will high team on the
home diamond Saturday afternoon at 50,
The Lawrence high team and the Good
Will team are tied for first place in the
kennebec Valley League. Good Will hav-
ing defeated Skowhegan high twice, Wa
tervile high also giving the Skowhegan
team a trimming, while Lawrence high
gave the Watervile high nine one of the
worst beatings in years, SO this game be-
tween Good Will and Lawrence high
promises to be one of the most interesting
games to be played on the home diamond
this season.
George Brewer, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in town for the past
few days, has returned to his duties in
Brockton, Mass.
Edward F. Parker. superintendent Of
the Y. 3. B. & P. Co. mill in town, ! as
returned from a short business trip to
Bangor In the interests Of the firm.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Grover entertained
me members of the K. and S. G. Club
Al their home in Winslow Friday evening.
The evening was passed in playing whist,
litter which a social hour was enjoyed.
Light refreshments were served.
me Lawrence high track team will
IN 70 Waterville Saturday morning
here they will fight for honors in the
ernebec Valley track meet which is
lie held on the Colby campus. The
members Of the team are as follows:
Captain McCurdy, 0. Lawry, Danforth,
Piper. Woodwork, Patterson, Mitch
ell, G. Lawry, Gregory and Leighton.
The members Of the team are in fine
condition and are expected to make a
I good showing.
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Du..'s Review

morrow Will say:
Nothing has developed to prevent con
tinuance of the remarkable activities and
UNPRECEDENTED achievements in the busI
ness world. international uncertantle,
still cause hesitancy III the securits
markets, but productive enterprise re-
mains unaffected and labor troubles ar
less disturbing. The most gratifying tea
ture of the situation as it has been fn
some time is the absence Of excuses an,
general Avoidance of over-eXtension II
All legitimate undertakings This afford
the best assurance of sustained econom
ic progress, while pressure Of new de-
mands has clearly subsidized in certain In
portant lines, special causes are not need
ed 10 account for some abatement afe
months Of extraordinary trading,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

1t was decided at o meeting Of the
Senior class Of Lawrence High school
to abandon the plan of putting on
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night" as the
cost Of the production would be too
much for the class TO stand and as one
Of Shakespeare's plays seem to be the
general opinion Of the class, it was de-
cided to put on the last act of the
Merchant of Venice which will not
require much time and modern cos
tunes can be used
Mrs. George Sperm has gone TO
Hartford. Conn, being called there by
the illness of her daughter. Mrs. Roy
Gen Greeley. Mrs. Greeley will be re-
n rendered as Miss Persis Spearin, for
merly Of this town.
Clyde Alexander Of Hinckley was
calling on friends in town on Friday
Rev. Ernest Holman. who has been
quite i'll a. his home on Newhall street
for the past week. is improving daily
and Will soon be able to be about his
duties again
Eddie Foster IS able TO be about his
duties again after being III at his home
on Water street for few days.
Tie annual meeting of the Past and
Present Club will be held at the home
Of Mrs. F. H. Neal. High street. on
Monday afternoon. At this meeting the
officers for the ensuing year will be
elected and other important business
will be transacted. All members are
requested to be present
Miss Dorothy Piper, student al the
University Of Maine, is passing a few
days in town as the guest of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. kingsbury Piper
Western avenue.
The following letters are advertised
BY Postmaster Purngton: Howard J.
Bloomer, Miss Jenns p. Lewis. H. H.
Morrow. Mrs. Levie Hillar, F. P. Pres
ton, Mrs. Fred White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
BELFAST
Mrs Flora M. Dodqe

The death Of Mrs. Flora NJ Dodge oc-
Cured at her home in Belfast Thursday
after a long illness She had been very
patient sufferer and had the devotion and
tender care Of her only child, Miss Grace,
who has the sympathy of all in her be-
reavement, Mrs. Dodge was born in East
Knox. the daughter of the late Thomas
and Phoebe Farnham) Sawyer of Knox.
She came to Belfast 30 years ago from
Chelsea, Mass, and for a number Of year.
did dressmaking. She Is survived by her
daughter. Mrs. Dodge was 50 years old
She had many friends. The funeral takes
place this afternoon, Rev A. A. Blair of
the Universalist church officiating.
Some 225 or more men Of Pelfas. attend
ed the annual banquet given Thursday
night in Memorial hall by the Belfast
Board OF Trade and listened to the after
dinner speeches with great interest. II
was an intensely interesting and enthus-
iastic meeting ard undoubtedly the re-
awakening Of a greater interest in the
local organization will be the result. The
banquet was served by the ladies Of the
Universalist society and was one OF
which they should be proud. The tables
were decorated with jonquils and the
mattresses in white gowns saw that ev-
erybody was deftly served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Boston Produce Market

Boston, May u.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle Ia.
SPRING BRAN-23024
BUTTER-Northern 32d32t; western 293
@32
CHEEsE-New York twins 1aa1as.
CORNING. . yellow S73
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby 90
az: western 22AM45.
FLOUR-Spring patents 625069o.
HAY-No. l grade $3.50.
LAMBS-Spring 1875
MINED FEED-2525G 2S75
OATS-No. clipped white So
PORk-Medium backs 1925.
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Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, May /.
Rains in the Southwest finally carria5
down wheat values today notwlthstandrp
that for while the market showed ,
material advance. The close vas heaw
3-S TO sc net lower, with July at llS 4!
and September at lI6 Is. Cora wou5t
up unchanged TO a shad higher, cats Al
is to lass and provisions ranging fror
re decline 10 a rise of pc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

POTATOES-23ea245 per two-bu. bac
SUGAR-GranulaIed, - Dbl lots, -
NEAL-S61e
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Chicago Cattle Market

HOGS-Receipts Il 400; strong. buik aa Il
995: light g50ult-l. mixed 95IGlo.: heayx
q5aul055. rough $500 10; pigs -35q$5s
ATTLE-Keceipts l9to: strong: na.;y.
beef steers 7s9Q10l0; stockers ana feeda,s
5@aass0; cows and he!fers 435at5o, cajys;
1e}a 1850
SIEEP-Receipts 9oon. strong: we,h.,,
135u97Q; ewes 550G so. lambs s55l,2-5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

William H. Fisher County Attorney Kennebe County
and Candidate for denomination in June Primaries.
~ tho Nepublican Voters of Kennebec:
=. tho county
Republican
o. ."'. Office which
ofan nomination. -
o. ' xss.... IT, 1910. i. - VILLA" t. FISHER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Surprise for a Bangor Woman.

While sitting comfortably before her
kitchen stove at her home on Essex
street. Bangor, thursday morning, Mrs.
Leggie Sebley felt tho floor suddenly
rise and then the entire ell of the house
tipped up and would have capsized had
1t not brought up against the stable.
The chimney came down with a crash
and Mrs. Sebley was nearly buried be-
meath the kitchen furniture, very much
frightened. but not injured Neigh
bors, hearing the crash. came to the
rescue and prevented a fire by carry
ing out the stove. The collapse was
due to the giving way of supporting
posts, which had become decayed. The
damage will be about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
CONCERNING HEALTH

A business man who endured stomach
and intestinal disorders for eight years
completely cured himself. Eager to pass
a good thing along, if you have been un-
able to obtain permanent relief from
these ailments and will write him, en-
closing stamp for reply, he will gladly
communicate with you. Address Box 3s9,
Millville, Masa.
m y6fp uo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
New York Sugar Market

SUGAR-Raw quiet; centrifugal 652; mo-
lasses SIS: refined steady; fine granulateo-
765. Heavy trade selling depressed SUI
gar futures The closing was easy and 7
alb points lower. Sales 1890 tons May
535, July $40, Sept. $40
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landed with the
New York Money Market

New York. May II.
Mercantile paper 81 per cent.
Sterling: Sixty-day bills 4.72h demand
4.7i55s, cables 4.76 7-1s; francs, demand 5.94a
cables 5.93a; marks, demand IA, cables 77s
kronen, demand 1884, cables 135; guiders
demand Az, cables 4ls; lires. demand $40
cables $50; rubles, demand 81. cables 31..
Bar silver III.
Mexican dollars 59a
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds strong
Time loans lower; 60 days 2sG3, 90 DAYS
3, six months 9G34.
Call money steady; high 2, low Il. rul-
ing rate 2 last loan 2, closing bid IL, Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Loss of Appetite is also l.

Loss of Appetite is also loss d
vitality. vigor, tone. To recover apps.
tite and the rest take Hoods Sarsa.
parilla-that strengthens the stomach
perfects digestion, makes eating 4
pleasure. 1t also makes the blood rict
and pure, and steadies the nerves.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

account Of illness. Sunday school at
liz NJ. to which all are invited to at
tend. The regular meeting of the
Christian Endeavor will be held at 6
O'Clock. The evening service will be
held at o'clock. Harry Plummer will
have charge of the song service and
the sermon will be delivered as usual
by a substitute. the regular weekly
prayer meeting will be held on Tues
day evening at 100. All are welcome
to these services.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

absurdly schedule prices charged by
The Independent at the beginning it's existence Money
wasn't plentiful in those days. the living and of
printers supplies less, original
rates: One (space equal to ten nes) first nser
ton 81 each additional insertion 81 Legals district
court summons months, $50; month $35. Justice
summons, months $40; month $25. SbHrffs sale $40,
constables sale $25 Dissolution of srshp &c. adj
ministrators notice $40.
The first told that George Elko Ganz July
T. 1869, the first child born in Elko.
The first building the Pioneer saloon erected dur
ing the summer of 1869 by Tom Gblon the site still
cupied by the Pioneer saloon The old building recent
ly removed and modern structure erected.
interesting News of Early Days.
J. F. Trple one of the noble pioneers who still is
honored and useful citizen Elko reported in the
first issue serving admirably a guide to the first
stagecoach that through the Humboldt Valley, in
1858 He settled in Eko county in 1872 and has been
resident since.
There were 524 registered when The Indepen-
dent started in 1859 The list contains the of James
Russell, still living and the late John s. Mayhugh The
issue also contains notice of the laters marriage to Miss
Julia A. Cavanaugh, June 1, 1859.
Turning through these files in issue Of ten
later the reporter found the announcement OF the
birth of the present of The Independent
likewise the arrival other well known citizens of today
Candidates Of 1869.
first contained following political
nouncements Democratic ticket-For district judge
Thomas w. Long; district attorney J. H. Flack sheriff.
J. B. Fitch; county clerk H r. Mann; recorder, j. s.
Edeen; treasurer, P. NJ Elder; W. Henley;
veyor c. c. Tracey; coroner H p Lathrop public ad
minstrator, George II. Sheppard; superintendent Of
schools, Dr. j. NJ Bailey county commissioners J. Person
Elko, Wright Toano, H. Bower of Carlin. Union
ticketdsrict judge, George D. Keeney district attorney
VIM M. Gilespie sheriff. John P. Walker clerk Thomas
A. Waterman; recorder, r. F. Hafford; treasurer NJ P
Freeman; William G. Seamands; surveyor o. H
Griswold superintendent of schools, Dr. W. " Hudson
administrator, H. Cady; commissioner, Len Wines of
Elko Toano, James H Leffingeu of Carlin.
The Union ticket elected.
How did Elko get its name? Who chrstened it? The
in the first ISSUE follows: Charles Crocker Central
Pacific director who allowed to all the stations
along the road chrsened this partial
deer family which abounded in this section and decided
o Elk adding the vowel % to make it musical and
stronger"
monsters" of Those Days.
There giants among the hoaxers those good
old days One Of them gravey reported the first ISSUE
that fishing in the Humboldt &C. 1869,
captured alligator weighing 568 pounds; that
whales furnishing 600 barrels being captured
Arizona republican., 1916-05-28
CASA GRANDE

Casa Grande is inviting Phoenix, Tucson, Florence and all the towns of Casa Grande valley to join with her in monster celebration of the Fourth of July. for which the committees are getting up varied programs. Keep. your date in mind and decide to come to Casa Grande July Fourth, and have a grand time.
 Decoration Day will be observed in Casa Grande cn May 30th with appro- Eriate exercises. under the management of Ladies of the Womans club, few old soldiers and others. Exercises will consist of a concert by the male Guartette, address by John Rollins an ,ld soldier, and personal "reminiscences by several others, and the decorating of the graves.
 The Soldiers Comfort club work vii, be brought forward in the talks and Is 70 be given special attention at this time. The exercises will be held al 10 a. m. in the auditorium of the schoo house.
 A. L. Pierce and family, ac.ompan-
Arizona republican., 1916-05-28

jed by J. F. Nieser motored to Tucson Wednesday going out by way of the House Mine" and after missing the road several times arrived in Tucson in the wee small hours of the morning.
 Joe N McFate of Phoenix has been over on business for several days.
 Mrs. Clara Myers went out to Los Angeles on q short business trip.
 Damon ana Pythias the popular play is to be shown in Casa Grande Tues day May %.
 M |. Chaple who was injured by a premature explosion last Friday near Jack Rabbit is getting along nicely and it appears he will rot be much dis figured
 Mrs. W. B. Clements and sons have arrived and taken up their residence in the W. s. Proutr house, MT. Prouty having moved.to his ranch.
 Notice has been received by Agent J. F. Brown that the Wells Fargo business at this place has increased to such an extent that the local office has been raised to the second class. AmanGus Peters, Jr.. had q birthday celebration at the ranch to which the members of his Sunday school class were invited. including the teacher, Mrs. Arthur Rice. Later in the weeN Marie Peters gave picnic to the dolls of her little friends who spent the day enjoying games, followed by delicious refreshments.
 l Paul Blackmore arrived from Los Angeles Friday morning for few days visit 10 his homestead in the valley.
 Miss Schley went ou: Wednesday to visit friends at Douglas and Bisbee be- fore going on to her home at Sulphur l Springs, Texas, after successful year teaching near Toltec
 The House Copper Mining O.. havt been obliged to shut down for a shor time until they can make a new con tract for receiving the ore at the smelt CT. having been shipping heretofor, on a contract which has expired C. C. Sanders Patagonia. R. Y. And son Fl Paso. E. s. Peters. Tucson i. C. McQuiaid Tucson. have been visit ors to the valley the last of the week
Arizona republican., 1916-05-28

that have familiar spirits. neither seek after wizards to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God"
 Sunday school at 9:45.
 l.. D. $. All wards of Maricopa
 Stake will celebrate today as Mis-
 sionary Day, and the speakers have
 been assigned two subjects for the
 occasion as follows: "Why is Au- thority Necessary to Officiate in the
 Church." What Manner of Men Should Gods Agents Be-" The speakers assigned to the wards are {: Alma-Anders Mortenson, Otto Shill. Mesa, second ward--J. l.. Riggs, r.. Brundage. Mesa. first ward-Peter Magnussen, H. Peterson.
 Baptist church. Sunday school at 10. Rev. Forcythe will preach at II
 on the subject. "Stilling the Temp est" and at night on "The Lord Our Shepherd
 Episcopal church. Regular ser vices today. Sunday school at 9:4J and morning prayer and sermon by
 Rev, Francis Bioy at II o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-28
UNDERWOOD FINDS
 DIAMOND co. o K

A. q. Underwood factory representa- tive for the Diamond Rubber Co.. in Southern California and Arizona is spending q few days in Phoenix with Payne & Saufley the local distributors.
 Mir. Underwood pays a high tribute to the local firm saying that few dis tributors i;l the United States have shown such remarkable growth and developed their territory as rapidly However this rapid growth is not so surprising when one consider that the new Velvet Diamond Squeegee coupled with the fact that Payne & Saufley give service that makes business hum
 Mir Underwood reports business or :he coast good and all Diamond deal. CTS gre kert busy supplying the eveI increasing demand.