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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
.SKOWHEGAN MAN
MADE PRESIDENT
OF BRICKLAYERS

Bangor, Me-, Nov. 14.-At the evening
session of the 18th annual convention OF
the Bricklayers'. .Masons' and Plasterers
Unions of Maine held in Eureka hal
Monday night the officers for the coming
year were elected as follows:
j. Fl. Grundy of Skowhegan, president
j. A. Stadden of Bangor, vice president
F. T. German of Lewiston, secretary
treasurer.
Resolutions were passed as follows: The
convention extends the thanks of the
membership to the outgoing officers
James A. O'Rourke. president, and Abb
ner w. Nichols, secretary-treasurer, both
of whom are engaged in business and
were not candidates for reelection. 1t
was also voted to extend vote of thanks
to Bangor Local No. for the entertain
ment given to the delegates to the con-
vention.
It was voted to hold the next annual
convention at Portland on Monday, Nov
5, 1917. After the transaction of other
routine business the convention conclud-
ed it's sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

The Lithgow Library Of Augusta re-
Gently added to it's books at the re-
quest of the Augusta Parent-Teach-
recommended by the Home Education
al Division and published by the
United States Bureau Of Education as
Reading Course for Parents" and it
Is very gratifying to both the library
and Parent Teachers Association that
these works are being widely circu-
lated and read.
This Home Education Division is at
this time and has been from the start
financed by the National Congress of
Mothers and Parent Teachers Asso-
citation and has had the benefit of the
advice and assistance of the best edu-
cational workers in private and public
life. A vast amount of reading mat
ter is published by the division from
time to time, bearing upon the many
subjects treated in these reading
courses and the latest, regarding
Course No. includes the following
sentences worth remembering:
| Life is a school which never ceases
to educate it's pupils"
every mother is reading direct from
the pages of life itself in bearing chill
tlren and rearing family"
Every child has the right to a
happy, joyous childhood"
. "Children must be instructed in
habits of obedience, honesty, self-con-
troll, reliability. purity, sincerity and
efficiency"
1.-THE home is the greatest educa-
tional force in the world, but it has
never been fully equipped to carry or
the great work for which it is des-
| tined"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
W|NSL0W

Walter NJ. Tobey was in China Mon
day on a business trip.
Mrs. Kate Johnson Of Fairfield was
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ
Tobey.
Mrs. Anna Robinson, who has been
the guest Of her son, A. Robinson, has
returned to her home at Vassalboro.
Mrs. Arthur Triton and daughter,
Celia Of Skowhegan, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Rainey
The schools in town re-opened Mon
day morning. A number Of the teach
ers- returned Sunday.
| At the close of the Christian Endeav-
or meeting Sunday evening, a short
business meeting was held and a NOM
mating committee composed of Mrs.
Harry Britton, Miss Sybil Dunbar and
| Mrs. Dan w. Mason were appointed to
bring in at the December business
meeting list Of the officers and the
! leaders Of the meetings for the next
! six months.
| Mr. and Mrs. Walter NJ. Tobey, Miss
Celia Iobey. accompanied by their
guest, Mrs. johnson, Saturday evening
attended the reception given at the
nome OF Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tobey at
Palermo. In honor of their son, Will
liam Tobey and wife. who We're mar
ried two weeks ago
Miss Clara F'lye has returned from a
two-weeks trip with Belfast and Orono
friends.
Mrs. Fred jackson of Canaan recent
~ visited relatives in town.
Mrs. Charles Flye after visit with
relatives here. returned Monday to her
home at Montpelier. Vt.
George Paine and Miss Mildred Paine
were visitors Monday at Augusta.
hetire Weber of Clinton has been
the guest of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Bowman and
daughter Phyllis and Miss Beulab
knight of Sidney were guests SUNDAY
OF AIR. and Mrs. Frank S. Garland.
Miss Mildred Thyng was a Sunday
visitor at the home of Charles Thomas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Friday evening under the auspices Oh
Helping Hand. The drama IS fun OF
fun and interesting. 1t is hoped there
will be a large attendance. Admission
IS cents.
Col. Campbell Of the National Home
at Togus has been visiting at MISS
Clara Roberts.
News of the death Of Walter Green
wood was received Saturday, he hav-
ing passed away that day at Z. M. q.
hospital, after an illness Of several
months. Mr.. Greenwood was a farm
er in this community and held the re-
spect Of all who knew him. His pres
ence in the every day life of this VII
lage will be greatly missed. Friends
join with the family in their sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
CALAIS HUSBAND
COULDN'T RECALL
HIS WIFE'S NAME

Calais, Me, Nov. IA Calais man
appeared before Judge Pickard in the
municipal court on Monday and asked
for a warrant for the arrest of his
wife and a male, friend Of the lady on
statutory charge. When the time
came for filling out the warrant the
aggrieved husband, greatly to the
amazement of the court and court Off
Gals was unable to tell what his wife's
first name was and proceedings were
halted while he interviewed friends and
secured the desired information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
PLENTY OF CAME
BEING SHIPPED
THROUGH BANGOR

Bangor, Me-, Nov. 14-Monday was
a busy day for the game wardens at
Union station, % deer being received up
until the time of the afternoon trains.
The approach of a little snow with
some damp weather is welcomed by
the hunters in this vicinity who have
found the forests too dry and noisy
for good hunting conditions.
The game receipts for deer have now
passed the 800 mark which is a very
good showing for this time Of year.
With a few more days like Monday,
the number of deer received at the
Union station will be greatly increased.
Previously received $50 deer and IA
bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
FRANK NICHOLS,
BATH PUBLISHER,
OUT FOR COUNCIL

Among the candidates for member OF
the Governors Council, who have ap-
peared since election, is Frank B.
Nichols, Of the Bath Times.
After graduating from Colby in 1892,
Mr. Nichols became an accountant and
when the Rockland Daily Star was
started in 1894, Mr.. Nichols was bust
ness manager. Later he became con-
nected with the Bath Times, and for a
number of years has been its proprie-
tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Nelson H. Hustus has resigned his
position as clerk in the John F. Tur-
ner market and finished his duties
there Tuesday afternoon, after having
been employed in that store at differ
ent times for the past six years. and
also for a portion of the time at the
Wadleigh market. Mr.. Hustus will this
morning enter the employ of MARI &
Haskell at 1855 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Regular meeting Of the East Side
Association will be held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon at the aldermen's room,
City hall. A good attendance is desired
as business of importance is to come
before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

OUT ner second fare Of salt bank trawl.
caugnt coz weighing out 255.
pounds. lnls sold for $14.70s giving
eacn snaresman on the boat 1902 az
Inc h, as landed a trip some time aro
wnicn we,sned out $4,000 pounds ans
sold for $14'o12. giving a share =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Union hall was the scene Tuesday
evening of a dance given by 1.-THE
Happy Two" and although the attend
ance was not large all present passed
very enjoyable evening at dancing.
Music was furnished by lannon's or
Chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

A special meeting of the western
branch of Maine Chiropody Society
was called Monday evening at the Of
fee Of Gertrude E. Moore, 243 Water
street. The society is to present a bill
at the coming Legislature to regulate
the practice Of chiropody in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

A 9-pound baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Han
son, 60 South Chestnut street, Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

r. A. Packard is serving his county
as a member of the jury at the No
vember term of tie superior court at
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

tss'.so 70 the men. The total stock Of
- me schooner for the trip was sufIicient
slve the sharesmen 1901. 80 for their
.a.s work. tits said that the price
,.u % Capt. Morrissey for this last
~ - the highest ever paid for that
--uo OF nsh In any American mort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Another fishing record has neen
broken. The schooner Hazel Il. Hh,es'
Capt. Fred Morrissey, has 1ustt tahen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-15

Twelve states already have law reg
ulating its practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-17

CELEBRATES
CENTENNIAL

Kingfeld, Me-, Aug. 16.-(SpeciaD.-
NAL birthday of the town and lid it
in regal style. AS township the place
was known as Bingham's Purchase and
was settled in 1906. Since it's incorpora-
ton as a town IN 1916, it has sent out
as any community of equal size in
Maine. For years it was the home Of
Governor William King. whose man
sion is still a show place in the town.
The StanleyS Of automobile fame stand
among the foremost business men Of
New England and are descendants of
Solomon Stanley, one of the early set
tiers. The late Eben F. Pillsbury Of
Augusta was also born in Kingfield, or
ator. editor and politician. He left a
name that will long be remembered in
Maine and there are hosts of others,
the Dudleys, Dutton, Phillips, Tufts,
Nose, Porter. Winter, Lander and Dol
pier families were all Of the best blood
and have left their mark upon the
town of their birth.
The coming celebration has been dis
cussed in town for many months and this
agitation at last took form in the organ
ization of an executive committee. The
Chamber of Commerce is behind it all
and all the citizens have lent a helping
hard. The various subcommittee have
been selected and appointed by the exec
utive committee as follows:
n Z
L. l.. Nit chell; finance, H. S. Wing, E. f.
Jenkins: advertising, w. P. Watson. A.
c. Woodland, I. L. Eldridge: Gov. King
portrait. H. S. Wing; monument ablet,
Miss l.. H. Hunnewell; address Of well
come, Il. S. Wing; historical address, O.
C. Dolber; history of town, o. G. Dol
bier, Miss L. H. Hunnewell; parade and
decoration, r. A. Huse; provisions and
lodging, Orren Tufts, E. l.. Wing; trans
portation F. n. Beal A. c. Woodland;
relics, Mrs. Alma Dolbier. Mrs. Alice My
ers. Mrs. Kate French music, S. j. Wy
man; dramatics, L. F. Hosley; horse
races, r. l.. kimball: ball games, L. n.
Wyman, l.. V. Gordon.
The parade was a notable event. 1t was
directed by r. A. Huse and was led by
Marshal of the Day A. G. Winter follow
ed by the Livernore Falls band, the odd
Fellows the lodge of Rebekahs, and floats
from the w c. T. U. The school children,
girls in white and with flags, also rode
in big and gaily decked floats. The liter
airy exercises were held in French's p
era house and were a great success. Hon.
H. S Wing making a fine address of WEI
come. After the dinner hour during
which all the private homes were thrown
open to guests baseball and horse trot>
occupied the crowds till evening. when
a fine entertainment was given by the
Peerless Amusement Co, a dance fol-
lowing.
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BEANS AT ISLAND PARK
Continued from Page One)

two. Half barrel of pickles will adj
spice to the dinner.
The run together Of Republicans az
Island Park, which is really the open
ing of the campaign. has been attract
ing the attention of Republicans in
all parts of the State. 1t hasn't been
the dinner alone that has caused this
interest, good as it will be. Hon. Ralph
d. Cole, chairman Of the speakers
bureau of the Republican national
committee. will be the principa!
speaker Of the day and he will sound
the keynote of the national side of the
campaign as it is to be carried on m
Maine. Hon. Carl E. Milliken of
Island Falls. candidate for Gvernor,
will be the other speaker and he will
make a detailed discussion Of the
State issues. Hon. Frederick Hale of
Portland and Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald OF
Poland, the candidates for u. S. sena-
tor and the congressional candidates
from the four districts; Hon. Louis E.
Goodall Of Sanford: Hon. Wallace H.
White, Jr, of Lewiston; Hon. John A.
Peters of Ellsworth and Hon. Ira G..
Hersey of Houlton will all be in at
tendance, as well as committeeman
and candidates from all over the State
Music will be furnished by the Au-
gusta Cadet band.
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PITTSF|EL-D

The summer school, which is being
held at Maine Central Institute, is we'll
attended and helpful and interesting
sessions are held. Tuesday evening the
delegates were rendered a reception by
the Baptist Christian Endeavor Socie-
ty Of Pittsfield. Wednesday evening an
illustrated lecture on THE Glory of
Lebanon was given by Rev. Warren
]. Moulton Of Bangor.
Among the local Republicans who
went to Lakewood Tuesday to attend
the county Republican mass meeting
were James Halliday. James Monahan,
A. H. Burse, G. E. Kimball, L. c. Taft
and George Gage.
Mrs. L. M. Robinson and grandson,
Daniel Getchell, returned Wednesday
from a two-weeks outing at Isle Of
Springs.
The Perry studio Of Bangor has OPEN
ed branch studio in the Davis block,
Main street.
newell and Mrs. A. H. Burse were en-
tertained Wednesday by Mrs. T. n.
Drake Of this town. who is occupying
her cottage at Barrows point. Lake Sc
basticook.
Mrs. James Bergman Of Jamestown,
n. Y, is in town for a several weeks
visit vita her father, James Turnbull,
and other relatives.
Mrs. E. T. McCabe and daughter,
Miss Myrtle McCabe Of Palmyra left
here Tuesday for a visit in Auburn
with Mrs. McCabe's daughter, Mrs.
Linnell.
Miss Louise Maxim Of Palmyra is in
town the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Nell
son G. Lane.
Bert Atwell went to Waterville Tues
day for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank E. Gould.
Mrs. Alvah Wyman and little son
left Tuesday for visit with friends in
North Vassalboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin p Roberts
went to Bangor Tuesday for a visit in
Bangor.
Mrs. David Kierstead left this week
for few weeks visit in Old Town and
st. John. N. 3.
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Buy Real Estate?
| Sell Real Estate?

There are moro prospective
home-buyers today than thens
we're yesterday.
More young couples have "eems
to an northumberland are
on tho list Of prospective homo
buyers.
Other couples, who long ago
made the decision, but who have
never been able to carry it out,
now find themselves nearer tho
goal, and so are, in reality, pros.
peetive home.buyers.
Families are planning to como to
your city to mako it their homo.
Some Of them will board for
time; some will rent for a time.
Most Of them are prospective
homs-buyers.
All Of these people, and many
more not thus specified, are read
ers Of the real estate advertise
ments. They are rather more
than moro readers-they are hope
fLl Investigators.
If you have homo to sell, you
can make advertising "pay," and
pay promptly, right now! Jour-
nal ads reach 10000 Central Maine
readers, the homo makers Of this
prosperous territory.
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BELFAST
Politics in Waldo County-Cam
paign Will Open Next Mon
day II List of Speakers
Suffrage Meeting

A whirlwind Republican campaign sucr
as Waldo county has never seen before
will open next Monday and sweep over
the length and breadth of this section
w. l.. West, county member of the Stare
committee, is at the head of the adver-
Using end of it and every voter in the
county will know just when and where
and who is. to speak every day and will
receive a most cordial invitation to be
present. One thing that is to be done is
to have six days automobile tour OF
the county the last week before election
when able speakers accompanied by a
five-piece band and Charles Hammons
vocalist. will cover every town in the
county. The following assignments OF
speakers have been made:
Tuesday, Aug. %, Liberty. Congressman
Thomas O. Schan of Minnesota, a blind
orator who lost his sight in 1907 by an
electric shock He is one of the most
eloquent of the campaign speakers. With
him will be Timothy F. Callahan Of Lew
iston, ex-State auditor of Maine.
Wednesday, Aug. g. Monroe. Congress-
man Walter NJ Chandler of New York
and others.
Thursday, Aug. "a. Lincolnville Center.
Hon. John A. Peters, congressman from
the Third District, and Arthur Richie Of
Belfast.
Friday. Aug. Is. searsport. Hon. John
A. Peters and Orlando f. Frost Of Bel
fast Same evening in Prospect Bert NJ.
Fernald and Seth Norwood.
Saturday. Aug. g. Brooks, Hon. John
A. Peters, George S. Cowan. Lincoln
county member OF the State committee,
and H. c. Buzzell.
Saturday. Aug. 26. at Belfast. Congress
man James s. Parker Of New York. who
comes in place Of Ralph D. Cole. Mr..
Parker is farmer, a graduate Of Cornell
and forceful and eloquent speaker. This
will he an open-air meeting of the wealth
err permits.
Monday Aug os. Frankfort. Hon.
Frederick Hale, Portland, ]. NJ. Gillin
of Bangor.
Tuesday. Aug. 90. ct Troy. J. NJ. Gill
lin and DR.. w. l.. West Of Belfast,
county member Of State committee.
Wednesday, Aug. 80, at Brooks,
Congressman w. A. Rodenberg Of IL
linois, Dr. W. E. West. Same night,
Hon. Carl E. Milliken, J. M Gillin at
Stockton Springs.
Thursday, Aug. 81, Congressman
George E. Foss Of Wisconsin. Frank
E. Dutton Of Augusta. candidate for
attorney general. At Searsmont. same
date. Hon. Patrick Kelley. ex-governor
Of Michigan, and G. NJ. Gillen at
Unity.
Saturday, Sept. 2, at Palermo,
Branch Mills). Congressman Clarence
B. Miller Of New York. DR.. West.
Same evening. Freedom. F. l. Dutton
and J. NJ. Gillin.
Friday, Sept. 1, Hon. Newton W.
Gilbert of Network and ex-congress-
man, and o. E. Frost at Searsport.
Frank L. Dutton and J. NJ. Gillin at
Jackson.
Labor day, Penobscot park, Sears
port, there will be a big field day
when excursions will be run from all
points. bands will play and the follow
ing eloquent speakers will be heard:
Congressman Joseph W. Fordney of
Michigan. the ranking Republican
member Of the Ways and Means COM
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A.O.H. Reports I Heard
at bangor on Wednesday

Mrs. Annie Curran. Mrs. Julia Mccain
Miss Margaret Flynn. Miss Anna Boyd
Miss Nellie Clark. Mrs. Bridget Mooney
Mrs. Elizabeth Whalen. Bangor.
Auxiliary Resolutions
Resolutions were passed by the Ladies
Auxiliary as follows:
I'VE have pledged ourselves to comply
with the constitution in regard to receiv.
ing holy communion in body and wear.
ing our badges.
Resolved. that we promote the cause
Of Catholic education in the rising genera.
ton.
That we cooperate with our officers In
all things beneficial to our order.
That we extend our heartfelt gratitude
by a rising vote of thanks to the ladies
Of Penobscot county for their cordial and
generous entertainment during the con-
vention.
That we extend written vote Of thanks
to the brothers Of Penobscot county TO,
their kind and generous hospitality to oul
delegates.
That we adopt the resolves passed al
the national convention held in Boston
and will carry them out to the best OF
our ability.
Committee on resolutions. Mrs. Nora
McHugh, chairman; Mrs. Mary Lucey
Mrs. Rose Mccarthy. A.rs. Esther Hef-
fernan, Biddeford; Mrs. NJ. Conway
Rumford Mrs. Margaret Petty, Cumber.
land county; Miss Adeline Donohue, Bid
deford
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Wrestling Match

The wrestling promoter Of Maine,
"Guss" Legendre, is no stranger to the
Waterville wrestling fans. He was the
promoter who started the wrestling
game in this city some few years ago
when Kelenes, the Greek wrestler, met
Barrette in the Elks hall. He also
started Alfred Gagne Of this city, who
is now in Michigan in the game in that
city. Manager Legendre has had all
the champion wrestlers Of the world in
Maine. John Brown, the Ohio cham
pion wrestler, will meet any and all
wrestlers who will meet him at the
catch-as-catch-can style. The match
Friday night should draw good
crowd. Preliminary bouts at SIS.
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A Daylight Scenic
Trip to California

the men ie YOU go to California you pass all
BTRIlJisIfcesTTimng points if you go via the
Informed l e(,;S. A .good-natured. we'll
TIES iIEEsSSP ~ III coNpUcTED" PAR
,,s,ng things that Won coma a sne inter- an
GUIDE s.s aaSS ,i!s route. He not only acts as
sonal nut ne looks after all your per-
vants 'eniorts, and anticipates your
the ' 3 altogether, he acts as host for
teel =; =: q Q. Railroad. He makes you
Yon az ,nome-the way a real host should.
no ,e er, understand, of course, that there s
Ter 1 a. d charge for all this; as a mat
~ ~ cannot afford to miss. ''
rosts, tau nv Mill send me your address on a
estins' ~ send You some mighty inter-
6unnss reading matter and maps and a
West thai bi pictures a,1 on the parts Of the
in Oa ~ %, be better still if you could drop
se could de ,s Once ors and get them and then
a aSrl'll give YOU my whole attention Ho 10
c. p L STOCKS. New Eng. Pass ACT,
ton.oASv G. R. R.. 2e4 Washington, Bos.
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Pride In the Stores

"Do you have good stores here?" ::
The guest from another city asks the question always
Any living here to whom the question is put
feels little thrill of pride in answering it.
And the answer is a prompt "yes"
The usually goes beyond the ye species par
ticular store in which particular pride is felt.
Fair.
city fortunate in its stores city in which Is good
live For the stores service They adjuncs
every home The merchants cooperators with the
family heads in their tasks of making better homes and of
getting joy and comfort out of life.
Our stores pride. They to They
pail They stand still They bring to all
that the rest of the world pleasure
comfort for good. They permanent Worlds
And they good advertisers! If they not then
they would fall short of the standard fixed good
They tell the They keep in touch with people,
They
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, THURSDAY, AUGUST II, 1916

lock Lodge. Knights Of Pythias. went to
the DR.. Brown cottage at Massachusetts
lake Wednesday afternoon for the annual
field day Of the lodge. The members left
here on the 2 o'clock and the o'clock
cars in the afternoon and they were me.
at the wharf by boats which took them
to the island. At Z o'clock a bountiful
supper was served and before and after
the time was passed in playing games,
various sports and general good time.
It was a late hour when they returned,
all reporting one Of the best times ever.