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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22
WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hal; were call
ers at George Kenniston's Sunday.
DR.. Taylor and family nave moved 70
Hartland.
Mrs. Eugene Philbrook Of Rockiarl
and Mrs. Minnie Haven Of West Han.
over, Mass, visited al their brothers,
j. B. Browns Sunday.
Clyde Hammond is painting for Fred
Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Wood We're at
China Village, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Freeman have
returned to their home in Chicago.
Mrs. w. B. Clifford accompanied them
as far as Gardiner. going by auto.
DR.. A. B. Morrison of Boston has
moved into the Hotel building.
Several from this place attended the
Worlds Fair at Windsor, "Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Brown were at
Liberty, Sunday.
Mrs. Jane Adams has returned home
from Capitol Island where she has
passed the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee b. Jones Of Water
Vile came over Sunday by rail and
passed several hours with their friend,
Mrs. Esther Knapp. During the time
Mrs. Mary E. Trask, Mrs E. NJ. Hall and
Mrs. Frances Walker came in. Thus
there was quite a reunion of New Port
land people. Mrs. Knapp and her house
keeper, Mrs. Viola Merry. as we'll as
those named above having been former
residents of that town and likewise old
acquaintance. The gathering was a
very happy one.-Farmington Chronicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Prof W. r. Chapman, director of the
Maine Music festival, was in the city
for short time Thursday Mr.. Chap
man was very enthusiastic over the
results Of the sale Of tlesets to stock
holders at Bangor Wednesday evening.
The sale was by far the largest that
has ever been held. over $1,000 worth
OF tickets being disposed Of The peo-
pie in Bangor are very enthusiastic
over the festival this year and are TAX
ing hold in a way that has thoroughly
delighted Mr.. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Work on the Brook street schoolhouse
is progressing very slowly and the roof
has Just been closed in 30 that inside
work can be continued without regard to
The weather There has been a small
crew at work on the job most of the time
and It looks as Thought would be well
over the contract time before the work
was completed. In the meantime the
children which will 60 to that school are
being taken care Of at the North Gram
mar building making extra work for all
hands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Work on the laying Of new rails on
Main street is progressing very slowly
the first lot having been put in place
and the crew is now at work putting
the blocks back in place The gas
company has nearly completed the lay
ing of its mains up the street and
Thursday afternoon the steam roller
was in use to roll down the ridge left
in filling the trench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Ready now in the ladies' custom tall
oring department, is the announcement
from the Emery-Brown Co. The new
Fall fabrics and latest suit and coat
styles merit an early inspection.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Main street from the railroad crossing
to Kelsey street has been closed to travel
q this section Of the street has recently
been rebuilt Of gravel and has been given
q treatment Of tarviA and 1t is the desire
of the street department that the tarvia
be given q chance to set before teams and
autos travel on 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Rev. Arthur S. Phelps will preach the
second of his series Of sermons on Tho
Place Of tho Church in Modern Life"
Sunday morning his subject being What
Holds it Together The series will ex-
tend over six more Sundays and will be
a comprehensive summary Of the church
under modern conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

While doing carpenter work on the
building formerly owned by Winslow
Moulton at Sanford, Me-. Peter Currier
found $1,000 in bills. They were rolled
up and were between the safe and the
partition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

ident was too proud to fight even In
defense Of national honor: later he Was
looking for an opportunity to break into
the war; today he claims to be entirely
neutral: what his attitude will be tomor
row nobody knows"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Train No. 1o2. due here at $50, was
delayed several minutes by delay
to train No. 90, the Boston-Bar Harbor
express, which ran over and killed a
man at Newport. The men on 1o2 did
not know how the accident happened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Martha Washington Chapter. O. r.
s., will meet Friday evening for the
first meeting Of the season with a
rehearsal preparatory to inspection,
which will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

A number from this city went to the
WINDSOR fair Thursday and although
it was the last day they reported that
the fair was good one and that they
enjoyed fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mrs. Annie Green who has been visit
ing with relatives in the city returned to
her home in Burnham Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

may get used up II II can be helped.
The tsgm which will 20 against the
Harvard team win not be a. strong
as the boys hoped and neither will be
it In as good shape AZ was expected.
but everyone will hope tinat they will
be able to hold the Massachusetts team
to q small score.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

The next big event to interest the
people of Waterville is the annual Sid
ny Fair. the date af which has not
been announced as vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

While. slicing carrots Mrs. NOTE
Rosebaum of Elizabeth, N. j., struen
an obstruction in the vegetable.
was a wedding ring which SHOVE
signs of having been in the ground !"
many years. Part of an inscription
"W. w. to -" was legible. toge'n''
with the date 1872"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

The L. H. Soper Co. present the
premier styles in suits and coats
garments Of individuality" Note the
advertisement this morning.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Rev l. B. Mower went to Kennebunk-
port Thursday morning to attend a Bap-
fist convention which Is in session in
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Captain silias Adams who has been
the guest Of relatives in Portland for
several days, returned home Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mrs z. T. Wyman who is passing the
summer at her summer home at Mesa
lonskee lake, was calling on relatives In
the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. George Sennett of Albion
are the guests Of friends in the city for
q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

George Gould Of Portland formerly of
this city was calling on friends here
Thursday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Head and daugh
ter have returned from a visit with
friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

E. H. Warner left Thursday morning
for Moosehead lake where he Will be 1or
several days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

NJ l.. Chase Of Hinckley was IN the
city Thursday calling on 1rlehos anu
transacting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Miss TIME Merrifield who is passing
the summer at Belgrade was the guest
Of relatives in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

JOSEPH Murray Of North Arson, for
merly of this city, was calling on
friends in town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Ben Barker Of Portland, special insur-
ance agent, was a business caller IN the
city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

. Patrolman Frost Of the Main street beat
was off duty Thursday and his place was
being taken by Special Officer Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

L. A. Monk Of Clinton was in the city
Thursday on business and calling On
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

General Superintendent Sanborn of
the Maine Central was a business call
er in the city Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Fred A. Pooler returned Thursday
from a several days business trip to the
eastern part Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

John McCue is taking the place OF
Janitor F. B. Lowe at the City build.
Ing during the absence of Mr.. Lowe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Frank B. Lowe, janitor of the City
building. was in Augusta Thursday or
business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

A. L. Taylor of China was calling
on friends in the city for the day or
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Hon. William r. Pattangall was a
business caller in the city Tor Time
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Thomas Suite went to Augusta
Thursday morning on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

E. c. Stone Of Bangor was business
caller in the city Thursday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Mrs. Charles Shannon of Philadelphia
&c tho guest of relatives in the city for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

The recruiting station which has
been open here has been closed, NC
enlistments having been secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Hon. F. Z. Boothby returned Thursday
from a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

NJ E. Drake Of Clinton was business
caller in the city for the day THURSDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

Boynton Pierce returned TO his w''S
in Boston, Saturday.
Lawrence Crommett was a caller IN
Augusta, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Dow Of BraneA
Mills were callers at Nelson Brown
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

There was a clean slate in the mu'
nicipal court again Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22
Mrs. Daisy Ronney.

Mrs. Daisy Bonney passed away
Thursday. Sept. IA. after shor. Ill.
ness Of typhoid fever. The funefai
was Sunday, Rev. M. H. Wakefield Of
Windsor officiating. Interment was "a
Deer Hill Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-22

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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
John Mi||en Dead.

The death of John Millen, which
occurred last Thursday afternoon
in Duluth, was a profound shock to
the friends he made here about ten
days ago. He was strong type OF
selfmade man, and his loss will be
felt keenly by the business interests
of Duluth, as we'll as the large tim.
ber and railroad organization OF
which lie was the head.
Mr.. Millen was born March 18th
1849, in Ontario, Canada. His
grandfather served in the Revolu-
tionary war and his father in the AM
erican army in the war of 1912. At
the age Of fifteen, after completing
Il common school education in St.
Clair, Mich, he began his career
as woodsman, and was continually
in the lumber business up to the
time of his death, which was due to
heart failure.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02

Determined to die because hi34
sweetheart had Tilted him, Albert
Krasky of Minneapolis, after firing
five shots into his body without fatal
results, calmly reloaded his revolver
and sent a bullet through his brain.
Governor Burnquist has received
word that conditions on the iron
range are quieting down. A letter
from the president of the police COM
mission of Virginia says miners are
returning to work at Virginia and
Eveleth.
An unidentified beneficiary returned
to the St. Paul Fire and Marine In
surance company $340 in currency.
The money will be credited to the
conscience fund of the company. The
officers say the money probably was
paid on some dishonest claim.
Fred Sherman, commissioner of i'm
migration, is preparing to send ex.
hibits of Minnesota products to all of
the state fairs held in states from
which Minnesota might draw immi-
grafton, and to many of the district
and important county fairs as WE'LL
Bud Anderson, one of the greatest
football guards, if not the greatest,
ever developed at St. Thomas college,
st. Paul, has been killed in action
somewhere in France. Anderson was
a resident of Winnipeg and enlisted
when the European war broke out.
A number of moose have been
seen within the village limits recent
ly, no doubt being driven toward
the lake by the extremely hot wea-
ther we have been experiencing the
last few days. On Sunday night
large male antlered moose took
walk along ST.. Paul avenue where
he was seen by most Of those resid-
ing in that neighborhood.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
Olson Bros. to Establish Large Farm

The purchase this spring of an 12O
acre farm three miles west of the village
by Olson Bros. is to result in the estab-
hshment of one of the largest farms in
the county. Five mon are now employ
ed IN clearing land and will be 80 en-
ployed during the whole summer. The
dwelling on the farm is also being re-
modelled and will be succeed on the
outside.
About forty acres are now cleared and
before snow flies the entire farm will
probably he cleared ready for raising a
crop OF hay and oats next year. Olson
Brothers are planning to raise all their
own hay and oats for the use of their
livery barn in which they keep about
thirty horses.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
Chippewas to Receive $|,5o0, 900

In compliance with the provisions
of the Indian appropriation bill the
Indian appropriation bill the Indian
bureau is preparing to distribute
about 100000 among the Chip
pewas Of Minnesota.
''The bill authorizes the secretary
of the interior to pay to the Mime
sofa Ch'ppewas not more than one
fourth of the amount to their credit
in the United States treasury on
appropriate basis,'' said Assistant
Commissioner Edwin Merritt, "1he
money will be distributed in the
form of per capita payments. In
structions have been given to pre-
pare the roll of all the Indians in
titled to share Of the fund now in
the treasury, and when this roll is
complete payment will be made,
probably in the fall.
"The Indians who are reported
competent will receive their share
direct. Those who are found to be
incompetent to manage their finan-
cial affairs will have their share de-
posted in local banks to be d,sbur-
sed by proper officials for their
benefit"
There are approximately 1000
members of the Chippewa tribe in
Minnesota who will be entitled to a
share of the tribal fund. Mr.. Mer-
rit estimated they each would re-
ceive about $3.50.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
Maple Hill Doings

On account of the church being
repaired and painted the services
will be held in the town hall next
Sunday. but arrangements will be
made for a union meeting to be held
the following Sunday, when it is
expected that the church will lie
ready for use.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
A Telephone in Every Home

Is the slogan of the management of the
Lake Shore Telephone Co. If you are
within one half mile from any of our
lines, you can get service by an advance
payment for one year. Order your
phone now so we can prepare for it be-
fore the rest of the line work commences
IN the spring.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
Chris Murphy Resigns
From School Board

The School Board of Independent
School District No. last night received
the resignation of Chris Murphy who
has been a member of the board and al
so Chairman of that body for the last
nine years. Mr.. Murphy has been an
interested and conscientious member of
our school board and has ably filled the
position of chairman. The resignation
was accepted and Mr.. John Samskar
was appointed to fill out the unexpired
term.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02


Victor johnson has recently CON-
pleted the papering and refinishine
OF the interior of the Princess Theatre
G. O.. BackIund, Geo. Mccoy and
John BrunseIle are employed making
improvements and repairs on the Olson
Bros, farm residence and barns.
The Royal Neighbors will have q
special meeting Thursday night,
August 3rd, all members are requested
to be present as there is important bust.
ness that must be attended to at once.
Arthur Nunstedt left for Du,oth
last Thursday afternoon, making the
trip overland with Mr.. Glen Knudsen
and Mr.. A. J. Hersey who had spent
a few days in the village.
Miss Myrtle Ball who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. B. Hughes for the past three
weeks left for her home at Aberdeen
S. D, on the Monday boat. Mrs.
Hughes and the children accom-.
panied her to Duluth where they vii:
visit for a few DAYS.
Mrs. Carrie S. Dibbell, District
Deputy of the Royal Neighbors OF
America, will be in Grand Marat:
from Sunday, August 9Th, to Tuesday
August 10th. Mrs: Dibell is COMING
to give instructions in new work
to Durfee Camp No. 71O7, as she
Is the Deputy who organized the csmt
here. 1t is to be hoped that all mem
bers OF this camp will give her a roya
welcome and sec that her stav here viii
be pleasant one.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
Topics Of a Week
Matt I4anktree and his son, Andy,
le # for Cascade Lake last week.

Matt Lanktree and his son, Andy
left for Cascade Lake last week.
Miss Florence Scott returned from
visit in Duluth on Sunday night
G. Backe was in the village on
Monday in the interest of the Die
bold Safe Co., of St. Paul.
Ed Nunstedt left for Duluth last
Thursday light, returning on
Sunday with his family, who had
been visiting in Duluth for some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. 3. Kirtley and
MIR. end Mrs. J. r. Van Bochove,
of Kalamazoo, Mich., are visitors IN
the village having driven through
in a Cadillac Eight.
w. G. Gallagher, of Cleveland,
Ohio, WAS visitor in the village on
Monday. Mr.. Gallagher IS operat-
ing several large theaters In Cleye-
land and vicinity.
Patronize home industry 10y
smoking a "Nor,h Shore" when you
want ten cent smoke and an "All
Stock 4 No Style" when you wish
to blow a nickel,
We have just learned of the mar
riage of Miss Teckla Olson to Mr..
Carl Dahl, of Duluth. Miss Olson
has visited her brothers and sisters
here several times and is we'll
known here.
j. B. Robertson drove to Duluth
last Friday, accompanied by Misses
Minnie Dalbec, Mabel Jackson and
Helen Cronin. Mr.. Robertson will
make an extended trip through WIS.,
consin before returning.
A party consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. HUSKY and son and Mr.. and
Mrs, John Shamberg and daughter
drove up from 81. Paul last We'd
nesday, returning on Thursday.
Mr.. HUSKY is the owner Of some
lands in this county which he incl
dentally looked oyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hoeffler and
son, Perry, of Quincy, Ill.,, arrived
on last Wednesdays boat for stay
during the hot weather in their
cottage on the lake shore. They
made the trip from Quincy to Du-
l"th in their car, which they shipped
from Duluth to Grand Mara,s.
F. r. Paine reports that he is now
serving cauliflower raised in his own
garden, and has been using 1t since
the middle Of July, and that if any
man can say that he ever ate finer
quality Of vegetable, he will make
him a present Of the entire product
of his garden.
Geo. Brisson is operating his ci-
gar factory in the old hotel building
near the dock at full blast these
days as the popularity Of "North
Shore" and "All Stock and No
Style' cigars which are the leading
brands manufactured here gives him
plenty to do to keep pace with the
demand.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
N. @. Drew and E. Jacobs drove in
last night from Duluth.

last night from Duluth.
F. r. Paine and NJ. A. Murphy
made a successful fishing trip to the
Brule last Monday returning the
same evening.
John Soderstrom was down to-
day for load of building material
which was taken to Devilstrack lake
by Ed Nunstedt.
Supt. NJ. R. Beebe arrived on
last Friday night and is busy get
ting the Chris Murphy residence on
St. Paul avenue ready for his fam
lily which will arrive in the near fu-
ture.
Mrs. Erick Bramer and Mrs. Alex
ander Mclean went to Duluth last
Saturday morning to take in the
circus, returning on Monday. They
made the trip in Fred Winger's
seven-passenger Overland.
Mrs. Alexander Mclean, of Fort
William, is visiting at the home CT
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Bramer. Mrs
McLean's husband is in England, a
member of the gun crew in the Bri-
tsh army, and will 20 to France
in the near futnre,
Engineer Hughes made trip to
the Pigeon River on Monday for
the purpose of comforting with Engi-
neer Laird Of the Canadian con-
struction work. For some reason
Engineer Laird failed TO show up
and another meeting will have to be
arranged.
Mr.. G. f. Lundquist, of Strand
burg, S. d., arrived with his family
on Saturday afternoon, making the
entire trip IN his auto. Mr.. Lund-
q"ist says that if the entire trip had
been AS pleasant as the drive over
the North Shore road he would haye
enjoyed the trip much more than he
did,. Mr.. Lundquist and his family
will make Grand Marais their home,
he having purchased an interest IN
the Cook County State Bank.
The county board together with
a quite number of our citizens are
planning to make an auto trip to
Two Harbors next Saturday for the
purpose of inspecting the Lake and
Cook county roads and also for the
purpose of paying return visit in
appreciation Of the call the Lake
county board and citizens made in
this village about a month ago.
The party plans to leave here some
time on Saturday, returning on
Sunday morning.
Judge and Mrs. H. A. Dancer
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. R. c..
Jameson and Miss Leonore jamie
son Of Duluth, and Mrs. Moore of
Minneapolis, are enjoying motor
ing and camping trip along the
North Shore. They left Duluth
yesterday, camping at Cross river
last night. After spending a cou-
pie hours in the village this noon
they left for Reservation river where
thep will camp for day or two,
making trip to the Pi igeon River
and to Grand PORTAGE If nOssih]a