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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
FAIRFIELD
Twenty-three Piers and Two
Abutments Of New Bridge
Completed
RELIEF CORPS TO HAVE
APRON SALE

Twenty-three piers and two abut-
ments which will support the new steel
double track bridge across the Kenne-
bee river at this town will be COM
pleted this week. only two piers re-
naming unfinished at this date and q
weeks work will complete this task
The work began in June and the mod
ern equipment and skilled hands have
completed this immense undertaking
In almost record time and these piers
and abutments are now ready for the
steel workers to take up the task of
completing the new bridge. 1t is stated
from good authority that the work on
the steel frames will not begin until
next spring, while others say the new
bridge must be ready for service by
the first Of next June and in such case
the remainder of the work on the
bridge must go on at once. The large
piers. present a stately appearance as
they stretch their high forms across
the channels in the swiftly flowing
kennebec and in perfect line, run from
the west side Of Main street in town
to the Benton shore, a distance of over
half mile. Many visitors are about
the works which are very interesting
to witness and often a spectator is
seen on the top of a high pier to get
an idea Of the height Of the new
bridge and the scenery from the high
perch. When the new bridge is COM.
pleted and the trains are using the new
route. this crossing is sure to attract
much attention for the scenes about
the bridge are among the best. in
GLIDING water falls. rapids, beautiful
pine groves lining the banks of the
kennebec. also the birds eye view of
Benton and Fairfield and the course
Of the river.
. The big grade from Plummer's cross
ing about mile toward Clinton. Is be-.
ing lowered and this work is very slow,
owing to the large amount Of ledge
which has to be blasted out Steam
drills and steam shovels are constant
ly at work on this task and most of the
required distance has been cut At
the top of the grade the new route will
be at least Is feet lower than the pres
ent road bed making q great reduction
in distance Of q mile for heavy
trains. A concrete wall il also being
constructed along the new route on
the grade. this being constructed to
prevent landslides where tie wal! is
OF soft dirt
All trains passing the works on the
gradc nave orders to travel no faster
than FIVE miles an hour as the track
has been set over 16 feet and the road
BED is uncertain. With the new route
cut In the big grade and TIE new tracks
lad. tie piers across the river being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
COLBY COLLEGE
Valuable Acquisition to the
Track Team in the Person
of Zone Miller" Colby
FULL BOARD OF OFFICERS
CHOSEN DEBATING
SOCIETY

The student body ratified the proposed
plans for the organization of Student
Council in chapel Monday morning ana
as soon as the various fraternities eiec:
their representatives that body will con-
vene. These elected members with the
four class presidents will comprise the
membership of eleven. headed by none
other than Edward D. Cawley II of
Lowell Mass, football captain and Sc
nior class president.
The latest and greatest boost that Col
by stock in track athletics has yet re-
ceived is the enrolling mt Of A. D. Colby,
junior one-mile champion runner. Young
Colby was former B. A. A. mile cham
pion and has been solicited by such COL
leges as Harvard. Yale. Princeton and
Pennsylvania.
Dean Stills of Bowdoin College address,
ed large body of students and faculty
Monday evening on why College Man
Dean Stills experience In political fields.
his broad understanding an fine speak
ing ability made his address thoroughly
masterful and enjoyable.
Football practice at the beginning Of
this week was comparatively light. The
team came out of the Bowdoin game m
good condition with one or two excep-
tions This week will see the final prep
arations for Maine here next Saturday
and a hard contest is looked for.
The remaining officers Of the Colby De-
batting Society were elected Monday aft
ernoon at a special me- citing for that pur-
pose. The men chosen were: Vice Pres.
John F. Choate of Cambridge, Mass. );
Treas. James G. Perry of Camden, Me. !;
Cor. Sec. Norman D. LATHAM Of Coming.
N. Y; executive committee, Pottle l.,
Webb II. Choate 10. Prof. Trefflthen and
Prof. Black.
Glee Club rehearsals begin this week
IN earnest. Try outs for a college quar-
tet will be held early IN the week. The
cabinet Of the musical clubs is getting
a line on all available material and per-
fecting plans for the seasons program.
An important meeting of the Woodrow
Wilson Club was held Monday afternoon
at which business of the present straw
vote campaign was considered The Will
son men are working hard for Will
son victory and prospects point close
vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
CLINTON
President A. ]. Roberts of Colby
Is Speaker Before High
School Members
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL BY
c. H. S.

After very pleasing program mad been
well carried out by the members of the
Improvement League of the High school
Friday afternoon Principal Holt intro
duced to the students President Roberts
of Colby College, who spoke to them on
the subject 1.-THE Importance of a Col
lege Education Pres. Roberts spoke in
his usual effective and impressive way
and his visit was very much appreciated
by the young people. number Of the
lege met the president and talked with
him personally about entering college.
The c. H. s. students enjoyed a very
pleasing Halloween social at the Town
hall Friday night. The hall was decorat-
ed with jack o. lanterns. black and orange
crepe paper and black cats. Everyone
seemed to have good time. Fudge and
punch were on sale. Madame Sinjsiola,
the fortune teller. was kept very busy
telling fortunes at her mystic and pop
ular tent. The program consisted Of the
Witch's March, Halloween Circle, Black
Cats in and Witches Out and other games
students were pleased to have so many
of the townspeople attend and thus show
their interest in the school and 1t is
hoped that even more may find 1t posi-
BILE to attend the future c. H. $. socials
The proceeds will 60 to the Improvement
League and 1t is hoped that a new book
gone.
Pine Tree Lodge, No. 80, I. O. o. F..
worked the second degree Saturday night
on two candidates. There will be work
in the third degree next Saturday night.
All Odd Fellows in town are invited to
be present. There will be work in the
Royal Purple degree in H. w. Sears
Encampment, No. 40. I. o. o. F., next
Wednesday night. Oct. q. on four cam
didates. Refreshments after the work.
All Patriarchs in town are requested to
be present.
viii J. Dixon, who was hurt in an
auto accident October Is, Is so as to be
out.
A 10-pound girl was born to the wife
Of Dwight o. Dixon October 90 Mother
and child are doing fine
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Holman of Will
ton and Mrs. Hoiman's mother, Mrs.
Virginia Nye, were callers of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Judkins Thursday.
The Baptist Sunday school appointed
the following ladies as delegates to at
tend the State Sunday School Conven-
ton to be held in Watervilie this week:
Mrs. F.. 8. Besse. Mrs. Arthur Holt
and Mrs. John Kimble. Many others
from the Sunday school will also at
tend the convention.
Miss Bertha Irwin. who Is teaching
in Burnham. passed the week end with
friends in town.
H. c. Judkins went to SkowheSan
Monday on business trip.
G. H. Lord and W. E. knight were
in Bangor Wednesday and Thursday to
attend the Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
also the Grand Encampment.
The Wesleyan Literary Club had 1
very enjoyable meeting Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Lottie
Wakely, when the following program
was carried out: Roll call. quotations,
Celia Thaxter: current events. article.
THE Making of the Northwest" pa
per. Liquor Problem in Its Legisla-
tive Aspects" reading, THE Post Of
flee Department" paper. Homestead
ing in the West" poem by Bret Harte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Another large section of the Hassam
paving work was completed Monday
and if the day is fair the contractors
expect to complete the remainder of
that side Tuesday. The rock is being
put in place on the other side and work
will be started Immediately on that so
that with good luck the work will be
completed this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

City Marshal Robinson has crew at
work giving the armory thorough
cleaning in anticipation of the coming
J of the boys of Co. H.. The banquet for
the boys will be served in the Armory
also and it is planned to have it in
first -class condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Rev. Mr.. Longiey Of China
village supplied the pulpit at the Bap.
fist church Sunday, Oct. %.
Mrs. Homan has returned from q WIS.,
1t to Boston.
M. ana Mrs. Robert Linn passed the
weekend among relatives and friends
at Hartland. their former home.
Miss Hattie Canaan and Herbert
Scott were elected delegates from the
u. E. Sunday school TO the Maine Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
BENTON

CASTINGS Isabel Germon and Clifton
L. Germon, who have been visiting their
uncle, Thomas Germon. will leave today
for their home in Munoca, England.
Mrs. Emma l.. Lampsey of Hampton,
N. H., and Mrs. Frank Halves of Au-
gusta are the guests Of their cousin, Mrs.
Della Rideout.
Charles Corey of Oak Grove Seminary
will speak at the Friends church Octo-
Der %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

coEnpieted, only the covering II the
paeEA with the steel spans win femain
undone before trains will run from
Bangor to Waterville through Fair-
field. across one of the longest railroad
bridges in the State and this town viii
not only be benefited with through
trains east and west, but will be a
junction for the Skowhegan branch
OF the Maine Central. This change
should be great factor in the history
Of Fairfield but only results will prove
its value.
The Women's Relief Corps will hold
an apron sale at the Grand Army hall
Friday afternoon instead of Wednes-
day afternoon, as was stated in yes
terday's Journal. A Harvest supper
will be served and the regular business
meeting will be held in the evening.
Miss Eva earle Of Wellington and
student at Maine Central Institute OF
Pittsfeld, was weekend guest In
town Of Miss Merle Jackson Of Main
street. ,
The regular weekly meeting of the
Epworth League will be held this eve
ming in the vestry Of the Methodist
church. Delegates to the State Epworth
League convention at Skowhegan re-
Gently will give their reports at this
meeting. Those who attended the State
convention and who will be speakers
at the meeting tonight, are Misc Wv
ian Smith. Miss Elsie Perry. Charles
Smith and Charles Dorian.
The members of the w. c. T. U. will
hold their regular weekly meeting on
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. William MacPhee Of Silver street.
Eli Gregory has been secured to take
charge Of the Lawrence high football
squad for the remainder Of the sea-
son and accompanied the team to
Pennington Monday where they played
Abbott school.
The members of the Kings Herald
class of the Methodist Sunday school
will be entertained by Miss Louisa
Kelley on Friday evening at her home
in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

The marriage intentions of Albert H.
Roderick and Miss Ariel Bates, both
of this city, were placed on file at the
city clerks Office Monday, also those of
Arthur c. Goodrich of Portland and
Miss Daisy G. Trask of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Captain w. r. Kreger Of the schoon-
ar Edward ]. Lawrence was calling on
friends in the city Monday having
come to his home in Fairfield from
Newport News where the schooner is
being unloaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

The members Of the Spanish War
Veterans in this city will go to Fair
field Tuesday evening where camp
fire will ne held in the G. A. r. hall
good program has been prepared and a
fine time is looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

The return Of &c. H will bring an
addition to the Colby football squad
that will mean a whole lot to the team,
in the person of Lieutenant Rogers.
Rogers is line man weighing well up
towards 200 pounds and comes to the
sound in splendid condition. He has
played some during his college course
and should be able to make good bid
for the team even ii he does come out
rather late in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mrs. Horace Caswell, who has been
visiting for several weeks in Boston.
returned to the city Monday and will
make her home with her sister, Mrs. f.
H. Warner Of Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

John J. Michigan, Maine Central mail
transfer clerk at the station, who mas
been sick for several days. was able
10 be out and uptown Monday. He will
rot resume his work for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mrs Bernard Cunion is assisting in
the box Office at the City Opera house
during the sale of seats for Common
Clay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Harry Bourne. who played star
game at half back for the Colby loot
ball team. was called to his home Sun
day night by a telegram announcing
the serious illness of his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Hon. Cyrus w. Davis left Monday
morning for a three weeks speaking,
trip through New Hampshire and YER
mont in the interests of the admins
tratiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

W. ]. Fogarty and Miss Susie Fog
arty left Monday evening for Portland
20 attend the funeral Of James Alex
nnder. formerly Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mrs. Charles H. Barton and daugh-
ter, Mildred, left Monday afternoon
for Portland to attend the funeral OF
James Alexander. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
IT PAYS TO
Read the Ads

~ me was, and within the memo
ries Of many of us, when but a
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings..
Advertising had not yet found its
proper place in the economy Of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor, dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone of advertising imp ove d,
and it came to be of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into a medium Of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and facts and figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

One man was before the police court
Monday morning on the charge of
drunkenness and he paid the usual fine
and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mrs. George Alden and Mrs. Walter
Emerson. who have been in the city
for several weeks, called here by the
death OF Mrs. H. j. Bangs. left Monday
afternoon for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mrs E. H. Warner has returned from
St. Louis, Mo-, where she has been
visiting with relatives for several
weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Rev. F. H. Stedman returned Mon
day afternoon from a trip to Dexter
and Exeter in the interests of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

F. %. Whitehouse went to Portland
Monday morning on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Chester w. Getchell has returned
from a several days hunting trip near
Kineo bringing back his share OF
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

City Marshal Robinson posted the
election notices Monday for the No
vember election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Ralph J. Patterson, general manager
Of the Waterville, Fairfield & Oakland
street railway was in Augusta Monday
on q business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

MIR. and Mrs. David Mcclure Of
South Gardiner have been guests at the
ho;l.e OF G. w. Meader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Barrows are in
Boston for a few days having made
the trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Edward Dysart of Skowhegan was
calling on friends in the city for a
time Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

DR.. J. F. Dyer of Burnham was call
ing on friends and transacting bust
ness in the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Rev. Robert M. Kellerman went to
Portland Monday morning on a bust
ness trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

DIR. A. B. Borden Of Skowhegan was
the cues, Of friends in the city over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Hon. and Mrs Martin F. Bartlett and
children have returned from an auto
mobile trip to Jackman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Kennebec Journal Ads
Give Practical Helps

A S advertising took on this char
n acter, and was more and more
- aimed to interest and inform,
it gained readers. Housewives
learned that through reading the
advertisements of the stores they
could really learn things about COM
modities and their prices, without
spending needless hours Of Shop
ping" Thus the circle of people in
fuenced by advertisements expand
ed with consistent and solid results.
All life and living tends more and
more to organization, to system, to
efficiency of method Buying for the
home, almost the last of the great
businesses of the world to come UNI
der the sway of business methods"
at last felt the impulse toward eff
cheney. The housewife learned that
she, too. was Gin business" and that
she owed it to herself and to those for
whom she acted as buyer to see to it
that her task was performed with eff
ficiency and economy and wise judg-
ment Thus the circle of people in
fiuenced by advertising widened and
expended in a greater degree.
And the expansion of the circle
goes on. If a merchant holds the at
tention and interest of the people in
this city who read and are influenced
IN their buying by the advertise
ments he need not worry about other
people or 9th err problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

w. A. Squire returned Sunday from
Boston and New York where he has
been in the interests of his store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Isaac Hillson left Monday afternoon
for Boston. where he will be for some
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

c. E. Higgins Of Pittsfield was bus
mess caller In the city Monday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

H. p. Warren went to Augusta Mon
day morning on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Hon. w. J. Lanigan left Monday for
q weeks business trip in the woods for
the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Mrs. Frank L. Besse of Clinton was
in the city Monday on a shopping trip.

Walter E Noble left Monday on
business trip through the western part
Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

w. A. Gagne went to Augusta Mon
day morning on business for. the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Twitchell return
ed Saturday from Springfield. Mass,
where Mr. Twitcheil has been attend
ing the meeting of the National Dairy
mems Association. The butter made In
the creamery of the Somerset Dairying
Association, of which MIR. Twitchell is
superintendent, was awarded the first
prize for the State of Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stobie. who have
been on a hunting trip at the Tara
tine camps for the past two weeks. re-
turned home Saturday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gee returned
Saturday from a two-weeks vacation
trip to Portland and Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Wright and Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Caldwell returned
Friday from trip to Jackman and vi
cinity.
Rev. D. B. Holt was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Haynes at their resi-
dence on Garfield street during his stay
in Madison.
Charles Marden, who has been en-
ployed in the office of the Great North
ern Paper Co. for the past four years,
left town Monday for Bangor where
he has a position in the spruce depart
ment of the Great Northern Paper Co.
A most delightful social event Satur-
day evening was a wedding reception
given to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gee in
Union hall by a large company. The
affair came as a complete surprise to Mr..
and Mrs. Gee, who were invited to come
to the hall as they came from the NOV
ing pictures and much to their astonish-
ment found the company gathered. In
q happy speech George Lane, in behalf
of the friends present. presented Mr. and
Mrs Gee with a dining room set. includ-
ing chairs and buffet, a cut glass dish
and some silverware. Mr.. and Mrs. Gee
in brief speeches expressed their thanks
and appreciation. Following this came
a grand march and old fashioned dances
bv a local orchestra. Refreshments or
ice cream and cake were served. Mr.. Gee
is popular employee IN the machine
shop Of the Great Northern Paper Co.
Mrs. Gee is native and lifelong resi-.
dent of Madison and has wide circle
Of friends in this vicinity.
A meeting Of the Madison Armenian
Colony was held Saturday evening and
collection amounting to $3.50 was taker.
up to be sent for the benefit of their
suffering countrymen.
Harvest Sunday was observed at the
Congregational church by special decora--
tons and good contribution Of farm
products which will be used for the -bene-
At Of needy families. In accordance with
the Presidents proclamation, a collection
was taken up for the sufferers in Syria
and Armenia.
District Superintendent D. B. Holt
preached at the Methodist church Sum
day morning and evening. Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock Mr.. Holt gave a spe-
cial address to the men of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Marden, Mrs. Chas
Marden and Mrs. Eva Spear returned
Saturday night from an automobile trip
to North Conway, N. H.. and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
MADISON

d. I. Walker, who has been q we'll
known farmer in Madison for many
years, died Saturday morning at ms
home, about two miles from this VII
lage. Mr.. Walker has been in falling
health for the past year and has been
critically i'll for the past three months:
Mr.. Walker was about so years old and
is survived by one son. John Walker,
and one daughter, Mrs. Fred DAVIS
both of Madison. One brother. B. F.
Walker of Arson, two sisters. Mrs.
Mary Lancaster and Miss Mary
Walker, both of Madison. Mr.. Walker
was a prominent member of Kennebec
Valley Grange The funeral services
will be conducted by Rev. F. H. Means
Tuesday