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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Train Situation.

Train Situation.
The Eastern rotary reached Cum
bres yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
This afternoon at the same hour it
was reported in the vicinity of Los
Pinos, nine miles distant. A hard
wind has been blowing on the range
since early morning. There is pos
sbility of Durango having a thru
train tomorrow night. Two Southern
passenger trains left here this morn
ing. The first, in charge of Con-
ductor Gogarty returns tonight. The
second, in charge Of Conductor San
ders will reach Telluride tonight. The
Silverton branch workers are north
of Mile Post 491. 1t is estimated
the road will be open for traffic in
five days.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
NEW ARRANGEMENT
OF BILLIARD PLAYERS

Since going to press yesterday the
billiard committee found it neces-
sary to make new arrangement Of
the billiard players as follows:
First division. Lott 225; McCloskey
1856; Leiner 1856; Peters 120.
Second division. Robin ITO; Nor
gan 10; Cunha no; Ritter 100; Ell
dredge 100; Tyler 100.
Third division. Libby 100; Young
100; Clark 95; Turner 100; Morris
100; Sleeth 95.
Fourth division. Camp 80; Nelson
80; Mccartney 90; Barber 90; Daisy
Morris 90; O.Neal 80.
Fifth division. Burdick 10; Miles
rs; Bruner rs; Hahn rs; McGuig-
an rs; White IS.
Sixth division. Bluck 65; Smiley
IS; Stein IS, Hough SO, Murray 30;
Bradford so.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

have more stock than l need and
until it is reduced: make prices
as follows: For cash.
Silver (amalgam or alloy) Filings
worth 81, now Soc.
Gold filings 81 and up.
A 500 set of teeth now SIS.
A SIS set of teeth now SO.
A $40 set of teeth now So.
And all other dental work cut in
proportion and guaranteed DR.. Dow
dey. The university graduate. will
forfeit 500 10 any man that can do
better work than I.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Cars Crash Down
Smelter Hill.

The tipple house and large cable
drum at the foot of Smelter hill were
demolished yesterday afternoon, be-
tween 3 and 4 o'clock, when two cars,
one loaded with groceries, slipped
from the cable half way up the track
that leads to the San Juan mine, and
crashed down the mountain side. One
struck the tipple and the other plung-
ed thru the air for q distance Of
nearly 500 feet before it buried itself
in the snow and earth. The men
employed in the mine had been accus-
toned to riding back and forth on the
ears. Fortunately no ono was on
board when the trouble occurred. The
mine is the property Of the smelter.
While necessary repairs ars being
made the 20 men employed Will be
thrown out Of werk.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Chambers Funeral TO be
Held in Pagosa.


The funeral of the late Robert j..
Chambers, who passed away in Farm
ington Tuesday night, will be held
from the First M. f. church in Pa
gosa Springs tomorrow afternoon at
? o'clock. The body arrived from
Pennington last night and was for
warded to Pagosa Springs this morn
ing. 1t was accompanied by the fol-
lowing relatives: Mrs. r. ]. Cham
bers, Mr.. and Mrs. Willet Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. r. B. Sanders, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. r. Chambers, Byron Chambers,
Miss Bessie Brown and Miss Gladys
Helm. The family expect to leave
Pagosa for home Monday.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

creek this afternoon buying sup
plies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Pedwell of the
Florida gave local merchants their
patronage today.
Mrs. VIM. Tyner Of the Lower Flo
Ifida was in town on shopping ex-
petition today.
S. b. Carman was among the Flo
iida mesa residents patronizing our
merchants today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sortais were
IN from Upper Florida this morning
buying ranch supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Dvorak of the Fall
ia section traded with local stores
today.
Miss Margaret Ong, one of the in
teresting teachers of the Ignacio
vicinity is in town, a guest at the
Savoy.
b. Cooper, Of Pennington spent the
night in town en- route to Delta to
Join his mother who located there
some time ago.
Speaking of contagious diseases
after boy RECEIVERS from one he ia
apt to feel the experience entities
him to distinction.
Mrs. Lester Palmer returned to her
home in lgnacio section this morn
ing, after visit with her dauRh
ter, Mrs. Ellen Green.
j. NJ. Snodgrass is here from
Harrington, awaiting the arrival Of
a friend wso is on the delayed East !
ern. He is a guest at the Palace.
During the thunderstorm that Wis
southwest Sunday evening, a colt on
the j. w. Valore place near Igna
ella was killed by lightning.
Mrs. Mary Mason left for her home
In the lgnacio vicinity today. She
spent several days in town the guest
oil her daughter, Mrs. Fritz Brandt.
Frank Crawford, an employee of the
smeiter, departed for his old home in
Peoples Ohio, this morning for o.
two months visit with rslaNvss ssd
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Moxed BACK to Old Home.

After seeking q more desirable To-
cstion ON the Pacific coast and else
where, T. H. Majors and family have
returned to the old home neighbor-
hood ON tho Florida mesa, content
- remain. MIR. and Mrs. Majors
hAve lust taken possession of the
p.storius ranch they recently rent
"a for the year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

j. j. Packs of Rocky Ford is {
business visitor in town.
H. C. Schroeder, mayor of Ignacio
was among the travellers homewarS
bound this morning.
G. T. Vandegrift, ST., and son Les
lie went to the Tiffany ranch thi:
morning to do some carpenter work
Mr.. and Mrs. p. o. Klavon of Man
cos registered at the Strater last
night.
Mrs. C. Jenkins of the Animas val
ley was in town on \ shopping expe-
dition today.
Ed. Schalles was in from the Flo
rida mesa today looking after ranch
interests.
Bob Montieth of the Griffith sec
ton supplied the trade with butter
this forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones wert
among the Florida mesa residents in
town on a purchasing trip today.
Charles Pearson of Bocea deliver
ed load of dressed beef to the Full
ton market today.
C. NJ. Carrier of Fort Lewis mesa
outfitted with supplies from local
stores today.
Tebs Appsrsoa was in from Salt
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

The slip of girl 16 years old
irounected with the Corners case who
was found guilty of juvenile delin-
ouency in the county court, was tax
IN 70 Dolores this morning by her
,,pxle. in whose custody she was plac-
-. The chiid's father is dead.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
LIQUOR shipments.

During the month of February ID
liquor shipments were received IN
La Plata county. The shipments Tor
the previous month totaled IA
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

WANTED-.To buy two Buff Orph-
ington BOOSTERS. Mrs. VIM. Shea
Thimble Springs hotel. 1t.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
sUNNYSIDE ITEMS.

Frances Morgan celebrated her
18th birthday last Saturday by enter
tanning number OF her little friends.
Those in attendance were:
Mary Probst, Frances Probst, Hell
en- Fredlund, Josephine Hendricks,
Trulie Frazier, Edith Frazier, Eunice
Short, Edith Brown, Mildred Brown,
John Mcdaniel, Lawrence Anderson,
Lyman Brown, Lester Short, Harold
Short, Lawrence Brown, Lawrence
Miller, Harold Masters, William Mas
tiers.
Edison Mason was Riverside Wis
itor last Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Peter Elder left for Butte, Mon
+ana this morning, where he has a
position awaiting him.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Nelson played three tournament
games and won all, defeating Camp
by score of 80 to SO, Daisy Morris
by score of 80 to SO and O'Neal
by score of 80 to 75.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

In the handicap game this after
noon Murray defeated Bluck by a
score of 81 to 55.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

A number of young folks of Sun
nyside attended Leap Year dance at
the Mason school house Friday. There
was small crowd, but everyone
had an enjoyable time. The girls
think they will let the boys furnish
the refreshments always hereafter.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
ANNOUNCEMENT

IT'S A PLEASURE TO TELL MANY VALUED CUSTOMERS
AND FRIENDS SPLENDID LINE OF MEMS SHOES WE
ARE HANDLING, FACTS ABOUT THEM
BARRY UNION MADE IN BRoCToN, CARRY
THE AND ALL THE FINE QUALITY SHoEMAkiNG
THAT MORE QUARTER CENTURY EXPERIENCE OF SHOE
MANUFACTURING NOTED SHOE CITY AFFORDS
BARRY SHOES" WELL KNOWN THE WORLD
OVER AND EXTENSIVELY BY LEADING HOUSES
IN THE LARGE CITIES UNITED STATES
BARRY SHOES" ARE BUILT TO FURNISH STYLISH SEeVC-
ABLE FOOTWEAR COMFORT THROWN IN "FoR MEN WHO
CARE WELL"
THERE OF STYLES WE WOULD ENJOY
SHOWING YOU, ILLUSTRATED HERE ON EITHER SIDE"
WHAT IF YOU BE NEEDING YOUR NEXT PAIR
RIGHT Now AND SEE WHAT THERE is TO OFFER LEI
US POINT OUT FEATURES OF THE LINE.
ISN'T 1T SOMETHING THESE DAYS TO KNOW ONE
HUNDRED CENTS A DOLLARS WORTH? THAT'S WHAT YOU
DO IF NOT LITTLE WHEN YOU INVEST IN BARRY
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Special Light Notice

All light and power will be off
Sunday afternoon between one and
two o'clock for repairs. Patrons
please govern yourselves according
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hays were
down from the Animas valley this
afternoon buying ranch supplies.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

To see as you should see, see DR.
Dowdy's cut prices. In flint, crown
and pebble glasses.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
friends Of boyhood days.
MIDDLE BRIDGE NOTES

MIDDLE BRIDGE NOTES.
w. S. Shippy sold eleven head of
hogs to Armstrong Bros, the other
day for their Denver shipment.
The roads are getting bum for
either sleds Of wheeled vehicles.
Miss Florence Salabar visited the
school Monday of last week.
Several of the young people are
attending church at Bayfield, occas-
sionally despite the rough roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Forest expect
to make trip to the old home in
Kansas in the spring and summer.
C. N. Daniels is building an addi-
ton on his house.
Mildred Martin writes from Cali
fornia that they expect to come back
in the spring.
There was a sale of horses
cows and hogs at w g sh;nnv,s
Friday, March a
VIM. Wells. bought n,,mber Of
valuable milcb cows AZ tho I'd Nor
,ison sale Monday.
Haley Trone Skinned some hogs
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

The Kansas zephers that wandered
over this way yesterday have taken
their departure.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Henry Klausner of Junction creel
supplied the trade with ranch produce
today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

A force Of carpenters decorators
and paper hangers are busy fixing up
the building formerly known as the
Topic saloon. 1t will be occupied by
Joe the Tailor after March 20.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
Correction.

Correction.
Thru an error we stated district
court convenes March 2. The date
is March 20.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Miss Frazier and number of her
friends expect to attend the military
dance to be given the fourth of the
month Mt Fl. Lewis school.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06
range National forest.
Big Billiard
Cana ToniUht.

Game Tonight.
A game between Frank Lott and
the crack billiard player Chas. Nc
Kinney of Dolores will be played on
the Exchange tables tonight at 9
o'clock. 1t is presumed all the bill
lard fans of the Exchange will be
out in full force. In q game between
the same two players recently Nc
Kinney was the winner, but watch
the game tonight.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Metal Quotations March A.
Silver 56& cents per ounce.
Lead $40 cents per pound.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

There are still some prospects OF
sleighing at Sunnyside as we have
been having more winter.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Helen Fredlund who stepped on o
rusty nail is suffering bit from the
effects of the wound.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

There were % in attendance a
Sunday school last Sabbath.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

L. C. Rist was in from the Flo
rida mesa this morning on pun
chasing expedition.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

WESTERN COLO. POWER co.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

At an early hour this morning the
thermometer seemed a bit conserva-
tive.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Mrs. J. w. Sites and daughte
Miss Mary were in from Junctlo
creek today on shopping trip.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

J. j. Packs of Rocky Ford is
business visitor in town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Florida section were business visi
tors in town today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

C. M. Carrier of Fort Lewis mesa
outfitted with supplies from local
stores today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Tsbs Appsrsea was in from Salt
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

H. C. Schroeder, mayor of lgnacic
was among the travellers homewar,
bound this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-06

Charles Pearson of Bocea deliver.
ed q load of dressed beef to the Full.
ton market today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
RAIN BEGINNING
STOPS GAME IN
HALF AN INNING

OF or Jupe Pluvius sing, he butted
in and saved the day. when skies were
dark as anything. he breezed along
and checked the fray. The visitors
were clouting Fritz" the pitcher for
the local team. they placed a lot OF
clean-cut hits, with great eclat and
heaps of steam, an Lord brought in
the only run, when Leicester slammed
the fieeting pill, before the game was
well begun, and then the rain COM
menced to spill. Fine work, ]. Pluvius,
say we, for Dustin up what might have
been, for all the crowd Of fans could
Neal Rail- was there at short, o. K, as
Talbot found to his disgust, speared
everything that came his way and
scooped the grounders from the dust,
and when Augusta came to bat, Joe
Coady took his trusty ash. and gave
the sphere a friendly pat. then hiked
to first with pep and dash, while Ball
came surging to the plate. but ere he
took single swing, ]. Pluvius swung
wide the gate, the rain just rained
like anything. Then meath the leaky
sheltering trees, the dampened fans
just stood and waited, in hopes that if
the rain Should cease, the final innings
might be slated. But Jupe was on the
job to stay, and kept the rain drops
MOSTLY spillins. the fans soon sadly
moped away with collar bands and hat
crowns filing. It's just as well. nay,
mayhap better, that rain horned in and
stopped the playing. for tho the fans
got wet, or wetter, it stopped lot of
useless Staying. Twas not Augustus
day. however. there'll be a day when
skies are clearer the home team can
not lose forever, we'll make the runs
cost Gardiner dearer. Heads up! The
Jinx will change his station, then we
can lam that pill to Glory, and play
the game to beat Creation, yea. make
the score brighter story. X. F. L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, Aug. S.-The stock mar
ket gave every indication today of a
disposition to shake off it's recent
lassitude and mount to higher levels.
Settlement Of the local labor troubles
and easier money contributed to the
sudden accession of Lullish sentiment
Prices were at their best in the final
hour. but reacted here and there on
publication Of the government crop
report.
Official figures bore out official esti-
mates of serious damage to corn and
spring wheat, the former showing a
condition on Aug. / of 75.3. against 50
a month ago. while wheat's condition
was placed at 63.4, against 50 on July
l. Other grains and cereals disclosed
more or less determination though
generally above the 1O-year average.
Shipping shares we're the active fea :
lures, Mercantile Marine preferred re-
cording an extreme gain on 5as Oh
very large dealings. with Il % for the
common and for United Fruit. There
we're the usual reports of an approach
ing re- organization Of the Mercantile
Marine Co. on terms satisfactory to
the contending interests. Pacific Mail,
whose fortunes are interviewer with
Marine, also made a gain Of " points.
There were moments of strength in
Reading, Union Pacific and a few 9TH
er important rails together with minor
shares like Denver & Rio Grande COM
mon and preferred and Lake Erie &
Western, but Changers were slightly
advanced by crop conditions.
United States Steel mounted to 81
and closed a mere fraction under that
figure. the stock showing signs of q
steady accumulation in the forenoon.
when it led all others. There was ad-
ditional gains in the paper issues on
highly prosperous trade conditions,
and petroleums were better, despite
further price reductions.
Miscellaneous stocks including some
coming within the category Of war is
sues, were l to points higher, but
motors were relatively backward. Gas
stocks supplemented recent advances,
part Of which was later surrendered.
Total sales amounted to 255,000 shares
Bonds were irregular, except Ma
rlne AVS, which duplicated their re-
cent high record at 1o7. Total sales
(par value) aggregated s2.s2O,OOO.
United States bonds were UNCHANGED
on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Murphy's Standing at
Hebron is Questioned

The July number of the Newarker,
which deals with the 250th anniversary
OF Newark, N. j., contains fine cut Of
J. T. Murphy of Hebron Academy, who
captured three firsts in the weight
events, winning third place for his
school. The Newarker says:
IAN unfortunate circumstance in con-
nection with the brilliant work Of Joe
Murphy after scoring all the points for
Hebron in grilling afternoons work,
was that he failed to receive his three
gold medals His entry was challenged
by John Flockhart and others Of Cen
trail High School, who asserted that
Murphy was not a student at the
Maine school. John F. O'Hara. direct
or of athletics Of the 250th Anniversary,
stated nevertheless that Mr.. Murphy's
entry had been signed by the principal
of the school as being that Of student.
1t was freely declared there was no
question Of Mr.. Murphy's proper am
ateur standing and student qualifica-
ton and that he would undoubtedly
receive the medals after investigation
by the Public Schools Athletic League
meeting to be held in New York in
September"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Whitney
PORTLAND, MAINE
Quilts Are Sold Way Ahead.
jly2. wed,tf
New York Times.)

\NcW LUZ 1iuiSS'l
If jobbing buyer tried to place an or
der for quilts in this market at the prss-
ent time, say for dozen cases or 20 Of
any regular patterns or sizes, he would, It
was said yesterday. be met with the re-
ply that shipment of the goods earlier
than January /, could not be definitely
guaranteed. If his order were for odd
goods he might get delivery about Sep
TENDER l. Not for yeaSs. if ever. have the
quilt manufacturers been so thoroughly
sold up on their products as early in the
year as this, in spite Of the advances that
have been asked. Jobbers all over the
country, it was said, have been unusually
active buyers this year, with the exeep-
ton of those IN the southern Atlantic
coast states. Here the detrimental effects
Of the war on shipping and the naval
stores trade is said to have lessened pur-
chasing power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
DETROIT 9, ATHLETICS 0

Detroit, Aug. S.-By losing todays
game to Detroit, to 0, the defeat De-
ing the goth beating they have taken,
the Athletics tied the American League
record that was established by Bos-
ton in 1906. Belond shut out the Mack
men without effort. the only inning in
which they punched two hits off. him
being the 7th. Majors was hit hard
and the hits were we'll punched. Cobb
and Veach did the feature work, get
ting seven safeties between them.
Score:
Detroit ....1 2 0 0 1 0 8 2 x-e-17-0
Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 60
Boland and Baker; Majors and Ha-
ley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

The worlds champions won today's con-
test by heavy and timely hitting. getting
Is hits which routed Faber. Williams and
Cicotte from the mound. Carl Mays had
an easy time with the locals during the
early innings. but some opportunte hit
ting in the sixth, seventh and ninth in
nings enabled Chicago to score four
times Henriksen, outfielder Of the Red
Sox, suffered an injury to his throwing
hand in the practice preceding the game.
1t will be necessary to have an x-ray
made Of the finger to ascertain whether
It is broken. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Aug. s.
Although the government crop report
turned out to be more bullish as to wheat
than even the radicals had expected,
bearish misgivings concerning what
would be shown ruled the market most
of the time today, and were only over
come late in the session by word of lib
eral European purchasing and by advices
that black rust danger in Canada was
becoming worse. The market closed firm
to is net higher with September 1875 SIS
and December 1877 In corn the outcome
ranged from Lac decline to 3-id7-Sc adj
vance. Oats finished IA to 1-4d3-Sc down
and provisions up 5 to 37A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Boston Produce Market

Boston, Aug. s.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle IL.
SPRING BRAN-245OG25
a31. 90
CHEESE-New York twins 17aa1S.
CORN-\o. 2 yellow 97l
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby 3sG
&c. western 26031.
FLOUR-Spring patents 725ds0O.
HAY-No. l grade 4d25
Handspring q.
MINED FEED-2702s50
OATS-No. 2 clipped white 53l.
PORk-Medium backs 2725
POTATOES-275635O new per Dbl.
SUGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl lots, $50.
EAL-12G16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

At Mt. Lowe, Cal, the thirsty
visitor has only to turn on a faucet
projecting from a large tree near the
hotel and water begins to flow. No
water pipes are to be seen and curios-
ity is aroused at once. The lower
part Of the tree is hollow and the
pipes are run underground and up
through the hollow part to knothole.
where faucet is attached. Around
.le faucet the hole is plugged up with
cement which looks like the tree it.
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Paper is scarce ir Mexico: Mrs.
Alice Martin of Carlisle. Pa. received
letter from her sor. Sergeant Homer
d. Martin, OF the Eleventh United
States cavalry, chasing Villa, written
on the inside Of pasteboard cracker
box. and Miss Margaret Doering Of
York, Pa. received letter irons
Sergeant Thomas B. Slade Seventh
United States cavalry, which was in.
closed in an envelope made Of pieces
of a cardboad biscuit box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
SPRINGFIELD 5, PORTLAND 4

Springfield. Aug. s.-Hickey's single
In the sth inning scored two runs and
gave Springfield its third victory of
The season over Portland, to 4. Two
games were scheduled but rain pre-
vented the first. Score:
Springfield 30 0 / o 2 0 0 2 x-5-7-1
Portland 80 0 0 % 0 4 % 0 0--7-1
Powers, Daniels and Oberjolm;
Pitt Martin and Sweat.