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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
A LIBRARY LOVERS
IMPRESSION OF OUR :
LITHGOW LIBRARY

The Camden Herald, one Of our VAL
ued exchanges conducts Public Lii
brary Corner" and the writer in
charge, in the issue of Aug. Is had the
following account of visit to the
Lithgow Library in Augusta. She
seems to appreciate our beautiful Ii
brary and we certainly appreciate her
complimentary notice:
| But it is Of the "Lithgow Library"
Of Augusta of which we would Sing"
Ga la VirgiD. It Is a beautiful and
imposing edifice, granite with a red
tiled roof, with a handsome approach
of cement steps and wide tagged
walk, all in a beautiful green lawn.
This library was open Gas it is every
| day. and we went in, and looked it
over with an unfeigned admiration.
which, evidently pleased the librarian,
who showed us around and seemed
! glad to answer questions. 1t is fin
| ished inside in hard wood, the libra
RAMS desk about in the center of the
| large room, with the stack room con-
veniently near. Such a lot of books?
All arranged on shelves, which were
connected in pairs by what looked to
ridors We're named by the donors of a
thousand dollars each. The librarian
had a very nice retiring room, with
! a desk, easy chair, etc. But the
handsomest thing to us was the read
ing room of octagonal shape, painted
in white, and green and gold, with
green panels and an arched ceiling in
the same colors, and in the center of
the room placed on some kind of a high
table was the very loveliest Boston fern
that was ever seen. 1t was so tall
that it lowered up and its long fronds
fell quite to the floor, like a green
fountain. If the members Of the Gar
den Club were to see this lovely plant
they would certainly be filled with
lrapture-even the writer was and she
has not the honor Of belonging to the
Club either. 1t is we'll worth a visit
to the library to see this beautiful
fern. There were other ferns and
plants. some pictures. and in a frame
were four autographs, of which we re-
Sumner and Jefferson Davis-rather
an odd coincidence those two being
close together we thought.
LIE LltHSOW Library was named
for Mr.. Lithgow who left $4,000 for
its endowment and it was dedicated
in 1896, so 1t is twenty years old
Does anyone recollect another library
the same age? 1t started with the en-
downment of $4,000 and at the pres
ent time, it has s44,3S5.O2, the gifts
and requests Of friends. 1t has 12,147
volumes, the city appropriates $1,000
yearly for it, so that it is as prosper
Gus as it looks. 1t employs a libra
rian and an assistant. 1t has twenty
magazines on the reading tables, be-
sides several other magazines and pa
pers, given by friend in N. Y. The
library sends out boxes Of books to the
rural libraries, and barrels of old
books and magazines to the lumber
camps. 1t has also contributed to the
Winslow library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
CEDAR GROVE

r. H. Carlton. wife and son Of Sche-
nectady, N. Y, Mrs. Patterson Of Tor
onto and Mrs. Cornell Of Cedar Grove
arrived at Mrs. Cornell's home, Aug. 5,
after a pleasant trip by auto through
northern Vermont and the White
mountains. Mr.. Carleton and family
returned to their home the last of the
week by way of Boston and the Mo-
hawk Trail.
Several bungalows have been built
at Cedar Grove. These with the good
ly number Of city boarders at the no.
tells prove that 1t is popular place to
spend the summer
The dances at Moody's are very pop
ular Judging from the number who at
tend. No unusual sight to see so or
80 couple present.
DR.. Barker Of Woodland, is passing
few weeks at his old home.
Carl Moody lost one Of his work
horses last week
Sanford Brown and family are in
town for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
Maine REGISTER

The Maine Register for 1861 is
being distributed among the hundreds
of patrons throughout the State.
This is the forty seventh year the
book has been circulated in the state
and the demands of the majority of
the business and professional men and
has become a very important factor in
the affairs of Maine. 1t covers, with
its carefully complied statistics, every
interest Of a business, professional and
political nature in the entire State
from the smallest plantation to the
largest cities, giving location, historical
data, railroad and steamboat connec-
tions,-" distance from county seats,
population at each decade number of
polls. valuation. state. county and town
officials and all other matters pertain
ing to the city or town described. U.
S. government officials appear, includ-
ing members of Congress and a vast
amount of information of much value
to every person interested in the State
of Maine
The publication has grown in value
with eacl: succeeding issue until it is
a volume recognized all over the coun-
try as the only accurate reference book
for the State of Maine. There is no
office or home that will not find the
Maine Register a most valuable refer
ence book. A new section has been
added to the book this year which
will make this publication Of greater
value to the business man, in the mar
ket to by or SELL 1t Is the new classi =
fed index to advertisers.
The book is published by Grenville
NJ Donham, $50 Congress Street Port
land, Maine. Price three dollars.
Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
SOLON

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Basil Ellis
of Boston are passing their vacation
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sumner Shepley.
Mrs. VIM. Mclaughlin Of Mapleton.
who has been the guest of her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Sidell, has
returned home. She was accompanied
by her grandson Bernard Gardner.
Mrs. Nelson Holmberg has returned
from Skowhegan, where she has been
visiting her daughter. Miss Lillian.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Paul went Sat-
urday on a trip to Massachusetts and
Rhode Island.
Mrs. Julia A. Taylor is visiting rel
atives in town.
Ernest Paul and family were recent
guests in town.
L. c. Jewett has purchased Ford
automobile.
Several from this vicinity attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

That Mrs. A. B. Ripley of Howard
street likes animals there is no room
for argument, and it is pretty evident
that some Of the animals like her also,
inasmuch as she has tanned five gray
squirrels to such an extent that some
Of them will run all over her, search in
her hands for peanuts, and run at will
over the house A short time ago, Miss
Marjorie Ripley, Mrs. Ripley's daugh-
ter, saw the mother Of the other squir-
rels dragging a heavy shortssack,
which she evidently wanted badly, but
was unable to handle. Miss Ripley
tore the sack into strips and Ma SPUR
rel carried off, climbed a big maple
with it, and wove it into a fine nest
Then she covered the outside with
leaves and twigs, and has taken pos
session of her up-to-date home. An
other of Mrs. Ripley's pets is trained
pig, who contrary to all precepts Of
pigdom, is as particular about his daily
bath as an Englishman, and in conse-
ouence is always clean and white. Ev-
cry morning he takes his constitution
al, walking around the big house just
once, and then contentedly trotting to
his pen for the remainder of the day
At the word Of command, he will lie
down, and Mrs. Ripley has taught him
many interesting tricks, Pigsie show
ing a surprising amount of intelligence,
and it will be a sad day when he is
converted into a choice assortment of
ham, picked pigs feet, salt pork, and
the other sundry essentials into which
all pigs, no matter how civilized, are
ultimately converted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
State Assessors MEETING.

The Maine State Board Of Assessors
will be in session at A. M. Tuesday
Aug. % at the assessors Office in the
city Of Waterville and at A. M
Wednesday, Aug. % at the Office OF
the board at the State House, Augusta
for the purpose of securing informa :
ton to enable them to make a just
equalization of the taxable property in
Kennebec county and to investigate
charges Of concealment of property
from taxation, of under valuation and
Of failure to assess property liable to
taxation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
MARRIED

AROOSTOOK.
Limestone-Aug. Is, Frank Edgecomb
and Bessie True.
~ PENOBsCOT.
Brewer-Aug. 10, Walter F. Davis of
Old Town and Mary NJ. Petrie.
Passadumkeag-Aug. 49, Fay Wakefield
Gordon Of Midway and Emma M. Morine
Of Boston, Mass.
WASHINGTON.
Milbridge-Aug. II. Mark woodward Of
Jonesport and Jennie Colewell Of Steu-
ben.
DIED
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-Aug. %, Charlotte Louise
Benner, aged days; Aug. 20, Eff1e Pal
mer, aged 4s years; James X. Miller, aged
Is years.
South Portland-Aug. 10. Horace Bar
rows, aged 81 years, 9 months
Gorham-Aug. 20, Mary Ellen Nelson
Newcomb, aged IS years. II months
KENNEBEC.
Augusta-Aug. IS, Eva G. Workman,
aged 80 years, IS days.
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor-Aug. IS, Joseph G. Blake, aged
SOMERSET.
Fairfeld-Aug. 1e, William lie Britton,
OF Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

The Augusta Lumber Co. has re-
sumed the work Of piling logs on the
island, so-called, which work was CIV
en- up for the time being on account of
the freshet last week, when a large
number of logs above the Augusta
dam broke loose and came down the
river, and within a short time the
work will be completed The total
number of logs which will be piled at
the point mentioned above is about
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Mendall have
returned from a vacation of two
weeks. portion of which time was
passed at Mr.. Mendalrs old home in
Greene and the rest at Ocean Point.
and Mr.. Mendall resumed Monday
morning his duties in the banking
rooms Of the State Trust Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mrs. L. p. bennett and infant son
Donald NJ, who had been enjoying a
week at Scarboro with relatives, have
returned to their home in this city
and were accompanied by her father,
NJ I. Milliken of Scarboro, who will
visit her for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mrs. M. w. Birch, Modiste, 10 Lin
coin street, upon urgent request of
patrons will open her dress-making
season Aug. 20. filling orders until
Sept 4. During this time will consult
with patrons as to personal service
that she can give them while in New
York City attending the fashion
shows. Phone 6S5-M. aug21dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Penney,
VINO had been enjoying two weeks at
the Small cottage on Capitol Island,
returned Sunday to their home in this
city They were accompanied by Hon.
and Mrs. F. G. Kinsman. who had for
few days been their guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Percy Burgess, who has been en-
ployed in this city by the Globe Opti-
cal Co.. has resigned his position and
gone to Portsmouth, N. H., where he
has secured employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
Fiaqq.Gaslin.

Earl Leman Flagg and Miss Maize
Eta Gaslin, both Of Augusta. were
quietly married Saturday evening at
the Methodist parsonage by the pas
tor, Rev. w. j. Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Joseph Blanchette, Janitor at City
hall. has laid aside his duties for two
weeks and will devote the time to en-
Joyment Joe is a mighty fisherman
and plans with his brother, o. j.
Blanchette, to catch some of the big
ones that Turk in the waters of the
ponds about Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

George D. lockwood Of this city on
Monday received a very interesting
souvenir from Kenneth Wilson of Co.
M, stationed at Zapata, Tex. This was
in the form Of a finely cured skin TAX
en- from a diamond backed rattlesnake,
6s inches long and with 10 perfect rat
ties. With the skin came letter from
Mr.. Wilson, telling of his exciting ex-
perience with the snake, which he first
saw swimming in the Rio Grande, and
killed after quite a struggle. The big
snake struck at him, but he jumped
back in time to escape the attack, and
dispatched the poisonous reptile with
his payonet and the stock of his gun
A Mexican cured the skin for him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Longfellow are
the proud parents Of son, born at
$50 A. M. Monday, who will be chris
tened John Sewell Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

| Seth Williams National Relief Corps
VIII hold its August meeting on
wednesday,, Aug. 80, with Mrs. George
E. Gay, 80 Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

! The Misses Gladys and Bernice
Leighton left Monday for Bustin's
Island. where they will for a while he
the guests Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Kinsman
have gone to Capitol Island and are
occupying the DR.. Small cottage for
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
Local Matters

Ralph l. Millett. assistant manager
at the and 10 cent store is taking his
annual two-weeks' vacation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
LOCAL NOTICE

Lest you forget: Weber & Hewett's
Bran Bread, always fresh, always
good. 2S5 Water ST., Augusta: Water
St. Hallowell. aug22d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
aug22d1t

the Somerset Academy reunion
Wednesday at Athens.
C. T. Durham and sister Elizabeth
went Wednesday to the village to at
tend the funeral Of Mrs. ]. w. Moren.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
CANDIDATES GETTING
READY FOR ELECTION
THIRTEEN REPUBLICANS AND 6
DEMOCRATS OFFICIALLY AC-
CEPT NOMINATIONS.

Thirteen republicans and six demo-
cratic candidates, nominated at the
spring primaries, have thus far ac-
qualified with the county clerk for
having their names placed upon the
ballot this fall -.
According to the law they have un-
til thirty days before the election to
qualify which would make the time
limit about Oct. T. railing 10 quau-
fy there is a vacancy on the ticket
and there seems to be some question
as to whether such a vacancy can be
filled by the party central commit
ice. The law provides tndt m case the
candidate dies or withdraws that the
vacancy can be rlled ana, in the event
that a candidate decides not to quail
fy he can probably give his party the
right to nominate another candidate
By filing papers Of withdrawal
Independent candidates can get
their names on the ballot by pre-
senting nominating petitions.
So far pone OF the democrats who
were nominated by having their
names written in at the primaries
have accepted their nominations. The
republicans who have qualified up to
date are as follows For sheriff. II. NJ
Allen; for clerk, r. r. Brown; for
school superintendent, l. Z. Young;
for treasurer, Grace Gillian. for re-
cord,r. Benz. S, Burroughs; for coro-
ner J. 7. Brown; for surveyor, viii
lard Bradley; for justice of the peace
j. l.. Miller of Milton, b. b. Rich
ards of Athena and w. H. Crary of
Echo; for constable, j. G. West of
Freewater: George E. Rayhin of Her
miston and Charles c. Hoskins of
Echo.
The following democrats have quail
flied: For assessor, c. p. Strain: for
treasurer, II. J Stillman; for clerk.
w. p. Chamberlain; for Justice Of
peace, w. 7. Sellers of Hermiston; J.
5. Lieuallen Of Weston and Louis
Scholl OF Echo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
WEATHER FANORS A
BIG GRAIN CROP

PORTLAND, Aug. 11.-Following
is a summary of the crop conditions
in Oregon for the week ending Au-
gust S, as reported to the local Of
flee of the weather bureau by spe-
cal correspondents throughout the
state.
Unusually favorable weather pre-.
vailed during the week for growth
and for harvesting grain and hay.
1t was a trifle too cool for corn, but
this crop is now improving rapidly
and promises much better than was
expected earlier in the season. Fall
heat barley and oats are being har-
vested and spring wheat is maturing
nicely Threshing has started and the
Yields SO far reported are satisfactory
and the quality good also.
The second cutting of alfalfa IS
drawing to a close. This is better. as
a rule. than the first crop. The third
crop of alfalfa has a good start and
owing to there being plenty of irriga-
ton water prom ses well \ large
amount of grain was badly frosted il
klamath county near the end OF last
month and it will be cut for hay.
The ranges are in excellent oJndi-
ton for the season and stock is hk,
wise in fine shape
Hops sugar beets, potatoes and
gardens have made excellent growth
during the week ana these products
are all in a promising condition, e.
pec.ally potatoes and sugar beets Lice
are reported in some hop fields. but
not in alarming numbers.
A good crop of pears is being mar
keted and while the crop of summer
peaches was small the late peaches,
in the Ashland district,
promise much better yields Prunes
are dropping some but in many or
chards this dropping is necessary to
prevent the trees from breaking down.
Apples are promising and orchardists
are thinning the fruit in some locali.
ties as the crop is too heavy to mature
well.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
RUnSGOWn i?
Tired !?
Weak ?

Every spring most people feel ral
out OF sorts " - their vitality is at g
low ebb Through the winter months
shut up a great deal in heated house,
office, or factory, with little healthy
exercise in the great outdoors eating
more than necessary - the blood be.
comes surchargcd with poisons The
best Spring medicine and tonic is one
made Of herbs and roots without alec.
hol that was first discovered by DR..
Piercc-yeors ago. Made Of Golden
Seal root, blood root, with glyeerine, ii
is called Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ingredients on wrapper,
1t eliminates from the blood disease.
breeding posons. 1t makes the blood
rich and pure and furnishes a founda-
ton Tor sound, physical health.
Sold by medicine dealers, in liquid
or tablet form, or send 10 cents to Dr.,
Pierce's lnvalids Hotel, Buffalo. n. Y,
for large trial package of tablets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
CHANCE TO BECOME A
FOREST OR FIELD CLERK
U. 5. Civil Service Commission
Announces Examinations
Here on August 19.

The [. 5. Civil Service Commission
announces that a forest and field
clerk examination will be held in this
city On August l9, 1916, to fill vacan-
cies as they may occur in the forest
and reclamation services. The usual
entrance salary is S11OO to $1,000 per
annum. 1t is possible that vacan-
cies in the reclamation service may
also be filled from this examination
at 5000 and $1,000 per annum.
Applications will not be accepted
from persons who do not show that
they have had at least one years ac-
tual experience in clerical work in a
business office. 4 knowledge of
stenography Upewrtins and book
keeping is required.
Both men and women will be admit
ted to this examination, but men only
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
CANOE TRIP AROUND
WORLD is AMBITION
Albert G. Sarchet Proposes a
$4,000 Mile Journey in
Frail Craft.

WATERLOO, Iowa. Aug. 11.--Al-
bert G. Sarchet member of the
Blackhawk County Abstract company.
proposes a journey around the world
in canoe which will beat the record
of John Clifford. who made the trip
in 20-foot sailing craft. He has
figured out his itinerary for the u.s.
OOO-mile journey. he proposes to
go up the west coast Of America to
Bering sea, across the strait, down
the coast of Asia, around India. up
through the Red Sea, the Suez canal.
along the north coast Of the Mediter-
ranean to Gibraltar, then to England
and Scotland. Iceland, Greenland, and
back along the east coast of America
to New York.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11

and should be Supplied at practically
the same temperature every day
When water well above freezing tenn
perature is stored in tanks and piped
direct to the COW, there is probably
little occasion for facilities to warm
it; but when it stands in a tank on
which ice often forms. it usually pays
Well to warm it slightly. This can be
done by tank heater, by live steam
or by hot water from a boiler. If a
boiler is used for running a separator
or for heating water to wash and
sterilize utensils. steam from it can
readily and cheaply be used to warm
the water.-Farmers' Bulleton 743.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
Phone l88 & 1877

of experiments made to determine a
iair test for all types Of boxes. A Sc
ries Of tests in cooperation with the
American Society for Testing Mate
rials and the National Association
Of Box Manufacturers has been car.
ried ON during the past year to deter
mine the strength of boxes Of yari-
Gus woods and Of different construc-
tion over four and half billion
feet OF lumber is used for box MAX
ing every year and on this account
the tests are considered important
Moreover, big losses are caused by
the breakage OF boxes in transit, ana
all parties concerned are said to be
anxious to determine the best kind OF
box.
The machine consists of a heXagon-
al drum with l-2-foot sides, which
il l,ned with thin steel sheets, Pieces
OF scantlng bolted to the bottom form
what are known as hazards.
In making the tests boxes filled
with cans containing water are placed
in the drum, which IS then rotated.
For convenience In observing the re-
suits of the tests, the sides and ENDS
of the box are numbered with large
figures, and in addition other num-
bers are placed at specified points
on each side. The hazards" cause
the boxes to be carried part way
around and then dropped back TO the
lower level of the drum. Each ran
of this sort is a pretty fair imitation
Of the probable treatment II would
receive IN shipment. The boxes are
watched carefully. and notes are ia.
ken on the manner in which theS
give way and the number Of falls re-
quired to break them in pieces,
In this way say the officials, who
have conducted the tests. 1t is pos
sible to determine what kinds OF
woods are best suited for boxes, The
tests show a decided need for
standard classification Of box woods,
and three groups have been made,
based on the data which was obtain
"a.
The tests also show the best meth
ods of box construction. The experts
say that one of the most striking
things brought out was the made
quacy of theordinary methods of nail
auacy OF ordinary methods Of nall
Used and the way they are put in are
important. One nail more to the side
of a box will give it a great deal
more strength than might be thought
The nails should not be driven too
deep into the wood. In many cases
it is said. proper mailing will allow a
reduction OF the amount of lumber
used without any decrease in the val
ue of the box Boxes with cleated
ends were found to be much strong
er than those without cleats
AS a result of the tests made al
the Forest Products Laboratory, ten
tative specifications for boxes used
in shipment of canned goods have
been drawn up and submitted to the
various parties interested, for discus
sion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-11
TWO OF THE 468O VICTIMS OF INFANTILE sCOuHGE

These are the first photographs Of
little victims of infantile paralysis in
New York Hospitals. showing some
thing of the treatment for the dread
disease, To date there have been A.
$50 cases and l,025 have died Others
have been left crippled for life The
scourge has become SO great that ply
sicians Of national reputation have
been called in to combat it, and the
federal government has sent men from
Nashingt IN to make a study of means
of prevention and cure. Many cities
have quarantincd, against New York
children. Thousands who are usually
taken from the city to the country dur
ing the heated term have been COM
PEELED to remain at home.