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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
Funeral Of Mrs. G. n. Snow

The remains of the late Mrs. G. H.
Snow were brought to this city from
West Newton, Mass, on the Monday
afternoon express and were taken to
Mt. Pleasant cemetery where tn COM
initial service was read at the grave
by Rev. c. D. Boothby Of the South
Parish Congregational church. The re-
mains were accompanied to Augusta
by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cole of West
Newton. they returning home on the
4O7 express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
"RUNT" PURINTON
A DEPENDABLE"
ON HEBRON TEAM

Two dependable. players with the He
bron eleven this season are Laurence
fur1nton OF Augusta and Joseph "Cuddy''
Murphy Of Concord. N. H. The first NAM
ed Is playing halfback position this
year. He played three years with Cony
High on the gridiron and this is his Sec
ond year in Hebron uniform
"cuddy" Murphy is cute little pre-
paratory school structure. weighing 23
pounds going and coming. He is headed
to Dartmouth, where his weight and a
touch of speed Murphy has with his
weight, will probably be welcomed in the
Big Green line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

A few years ago resentment a..,,u -.
.ne motor car was strong in the coun :
Try towns. Logs were half buried
acIoss the roads for the purpose OF
'Joiune the occupants Of touring cars.
ana constables We're active in arrestina
tne drivers. whether or not their speed
was excessive. Today the farmers are
enthusiastic admirers Of the automo.
olie. because its suitability to the re-
qulrements OF country life has been
Proved. The change of sentiment, in
oeed, Is remarkable one, and the time
wnen every farmer who has the nrice
OF spare horse will own a motor car
goes not seem to be remote.-Provi.
dence Journal. o''-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
Home Made "Stieksmtisht" Paste.

What child does not like to cut out
pictures and paste them? Here is an
inexpensive paste that will keep in
definitely. If it gets too thick add
some cold water and cook and stir until
1t is smooth. One cup -four, one tea
spoon powdered alum, one-half cup
cold water. two cups boiling water. two
tablespoons lime water. A few drops
oil Of cloves or wintergreen. Mix the
alum. -four and cold water. and beat
until perfectly smooth: add the boiling
water slowly. stirring all the time.
Place on the stove and stir until it
boils, then put in double cooker and
cook about thirty minutes. stirring Of
ten. Keep in covered jars or cans
Rural New Yorker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
STRANGE ARSON -
CASE IN PORTLAND
MUNICIPAL COURT

Portland. Me-. Nov. 6.-Orin Labby Of
Gray was in the municipal court Mon
day. charged with arson. This is the
first case Of a real arson nature before
this tribunal for years. No hearing was
held as continuance was granted un.
til Thursday. t't .. .-.t.-
The case. according to the story told
by the prosecuting officials, Is remark
able. They allege that Libby, who lives
near the border OF Gray Anu Winanam,
set fire to the buildings of johnson Var.
ney. who lives just over the line. last
friday because he was incensed at the
departure Of Mrs. Libby from his home.
Stories told the sheriff's department.
are to the effect that vatney and his
wife have had several differences Of late.
These eliminated in the departure Of Mrs.
Libby from his roof and she took her
three children. going to the home Of
her father. M. varney. where she nveo
until the house was destroyed.
Libby called frequently at the Varney
nome and tried to get his wife to re-
turn. She refused and at last varney
threatened to burn the home of her
father.
Friday. shortly after midnight, the Var
hey nome was found in flames. Mr. Var
ney 10 a cripple, 80 years old, and 1t was
only with great difficulty that he was
saved by neighbors. Mrs. Libby and the
cnhdre9 also were rescued. But the
nouse' Darn and contents were destroyed.
investigation was instituted by Sheriff
Ienheh and his force and this resulted
~ tne arrest Of Libby by Deputy Sheriff
S"uae Casweh Of Gray, who brought
n's naa INTO court Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
VOTES OF WOMEN

Do women realize that they already
vote in the most effective way on i'm
portant questions? 49,,
Every time a woman buys an arti-
Gle 1t is a vote. backed by money. for
that article. a sincere approval of it's
merits.
So women have been voting on the
question of health. When they have
suffered from woman's ailments their
vote has been overwhelming for sLv.
dia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
which they have bought ana used Win
satisfactton.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

City Engineer Crawford measured up
the Hassam Paving job Monday so az
to settle with the company and it was
found that there was a total of 4s10
yards, the cost amounting to a little
over $500. Out of this is to come
something back to the city for the
crushed rock and sand SO that the cost
will be well under $4,000. which was
the estimated amount at the time the
work was started. :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Lafey J. Rainey and Miss Juliette
Darveau were united in marriage at 8
O'Clock Monday morning at the Sacred
Heart church, Rev. Father John Kee-
ley officiating. The happy couple left
on the morning train for a trip to the
eastern part of the State, after which
they will reside in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
Thomas Morton Of Raymond.

Thomas Morton. aged SO, the Oldest
man in the town of Raymond, died
Sunday after an illness of few days.
Mr.. Morton was in the lumber business
many years. A son. Irving Morton, and
two daughters, Mrs. Fred Plummer of
Raymond, and Mrs. Charles Jordan of
Bridgton. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Simpson and Mr..
and Mrs. Burleigh Simpson returned
Monday morning from an automobile
trip to Lincoln. They left this city at
about o'clock Sunday morning and
covered $50 miles in the "a hours that
they were gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The Woman's Association will hold a
two day rummage sale in the store in
the Clukey Block on Silver street. The
ladies have been making preparations for
the sale for several weeks and have a
large store of useful and fancy articles
which will be sold at very low price
1t will be good opportunity to obtain
bargains and at the same time to help
out a worthy cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
WINTHROP ROMANCE
COMES TO AN END
!. IN AUGUSTA COURT

Girl Is Placed in Custody of
State Agent for Prevention of
Cruelty to Children and Boy
Will Come Before the Court
Wednesday to Face Serious
Charge ~ Man Fined for Sell
ing Cigarettes to Minor-Oth-
er Items of Mondays Court
Docket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
Election Returns At Opera hous'
Tonight

BY arrangement of the Republican
city committee the election returns
will be received this evening at the
Opera house, beginning at 9.45, and
anything that is received before that
hour will be announced from the stage.
The news will be received by special
telegraph wire, and music will be fur
nished during the evening by the Au-
gusta Cadet Band, Frank A. Dennis
director. A telephone has been installed
for the evening. the call for which is
1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The American Express Co. employees
had busy session at the Maine Cen
trail station Monday afternoon, two big
truckloads of wooden goods being ship
ped from the Wyandotte Worsted Mills
to New York. The goods were In large
boxes and 1t took the combined efforts
of about six men to load them into the
cars. there being nine of the boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

At a recent meeting Of the Soutn
Parish Congregational church Rev.
and Mrs. David H. Evans were given
letters of dismissal from this church
TO the Old South Congregational
church of Boston. Mr.. Evans was once
pastor Of the Augusta church ana the
family has now taken up Its residence
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bridges of Troy,
N. Y. arrived in the city Monday
morning called here by the death Of
Mr. Bridges father They received the
telegram announcing his death Just 20
minutes before it was time for the
train to leave and by hard work sue
ceeded in making the train and arriy-
ing here at o'clock Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Charles E. Warren and Charles H.
Drummond returned Tuesday from a
very pleasant two weeks hunting trip
in the big woods, bringing back with
them two deer apiece. and also a good
string Of cartridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

All of the schools where the polling
places are will be closed for the day
Tuesday. This will include the Myrtle
street, North grammar, Western avenue
and Redington street schools. The teach
ers in these schools are expected to put
in the day visiting in the other schools
Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

There will be a baked bean supper
at the East Winslow Baptist church at
$50 Thursday evening, Nov. 9. Fol-
lowing the supper there win be an en-
tertainment and apron and candy sale.
If stormy it will be the next fair eve
ming. The ladies are asked to bring
cake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Arrangements were made Monday
evening for the election returns to be
announced at the Republican Club in
the Boothby block. The club rooms will
be open during the afternoon and eve
ming. t...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The fire department was called out
at about $50 Monday night for an
alarm from the box on Ticonic street.
They found on arrival chimney fire
at the house occupied by Sam Silver
on Maple street. One chemical put it
out. No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The funeral Of Charles c. Bridges.
who was killed in the automobile ac-
cident Sunday morning will be held
from his late home at 10 o'clock Tues
day morning. Rev. Robert M. Keller
man officiating. The interment will be
in the family lot at Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The Central Maine Power Co. will show
the returns on the windows of its store
on Main street Tuesday evening. so that
it will be possible for everyone to see how
the election is coming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The Ladies Aid OF the Second Baptist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
Edward Estes in Winslow, Tuesday eve
ming to make arrangements for the COM
ing fair which will be given by the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The Odd Ladies have moved from
Pomerleau hail and will, in the future.
hold their meetings in the new A. O.
U. w. hall in the Moore building every
second and fourth Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The regular weekly Golden Cross whist
party which would have been held Tues
day evening has been postponed one
week out Of respect to Mrs. Ellery Brann,
whose death occurred Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Ieander J. Spencer OF Ranoolpi
No seed away soon after midnight sun
dav N augusta, aged 81 years. the
,.sr,.;n. we're taken Monday morning
to Randolph for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The marriage intentions of Dean Alb
ner Fales of West Newton. Mass, and
Miss Helene Mildred Rouke of this
city were placed on file at the city
clerks Office Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

John ]. Michigan, who has been sick
FOR a couple of weeks, resumed his
work as mail transfer clerk at the
Maine Central station Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The Chemical Co. was called to the
home of NJ. F. Tulley. II Ash street.
at about noon Monday for a chimney
flre. 1t was a hot one and three chem
icals were necessary to subdue it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Clough OF II
Sewall street are RECEIVING Tue ~
sratulations Of their friends on .ne q.
rival Of a sh-pound daughter. Marea'
ret Eunice. .- 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

There will be the usual meeting of
the mayor and aldermen at the city
clerks Office at 100 Tuesday evening
to canvass the election returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

= H. q. Cunningham returned Monday
from a three-weeks hunting trip to
Northeast Garry. bringing back fine
deer and a good string Of cartridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Moses L. Mosher began his duties
Monday morning as janitor Of the
Myrtle and Walnut street school build
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

rna ladies, OF the Green street Mem,
,.d;st church will hold their annual
christmas sale Thursday and FRIDAY
~, .rd 4. in the chuch vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Mas Marxuerite Robinson, teacher
in Ens,ish at the high school, is con-
fined to her home by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Edgar F. Brown, grand keeper Of
records and seal of the Knights of
Pythias, went to Bangor Monday aft
ernoon on business for the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Charles Proctor. who has recently re-
turned from the Mexican border. has
entered the employ of the Maine Cen
trail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Regular meeting of the A. o. H. this
Tuesday evening. All members are re-
quested to be present. Business Of i'm
portance. -a .=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

There will be a meeting of the
Chemical Co. No. 1 at the Central fire
station at o'clock Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

? Fred w. Clair left Monday afternoon
for Boston on legal business for rev
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

The man who tires us most Is the
chap who keeps on talking after no mas
dniahed.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Frost returned
Monday afternoon from a two-weeks
hunting trip to Washington county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our kind appre-
citation of the thoughtfulness of neigh
bors and friends during the recent ILL
ness and death Of our mother. also of
the beautiful floral tributes from the
Augusta police department., neighbors
,~d fy.;orAc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

EAST POND ROAD Mrs. Eta
Frederick, Mrs. Lila Rogers and Lin
wood Frederick, all of Norridgewock
were the guests Of their son and broth
er Erwin Palmer on Sunday.
Daniel Powell Of Oakland was call
er at Charles Roberts on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Palmer and son
Lewis were callers at Erwin Palmer's
on Sunday.
Miss Rosie Moody Of this vicinity
visited her friend Miss Ermina Perkins
on Sunday afternoon.
Ed Lake Of Oakland visited his
brother Charles Roberts on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07
OAKLAND
Delicious Game Dinner Served ia
Jolly Party at Strickland
Cottage
PLEASANT SURPRISE PAR.
TY GIVEN AUGUSTA LADY

A very jolly party. was entertained
at the cottage of M. L. Strickland on
Salmon lake Sunday, when an especial
ly fine game dinner was served by Mr..
and Mrs. Strickland. Partridges and
woodcock were roasted over a large
campfire and Harry Dame furnished
venison for the party. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Stevens. Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. WitherelI, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. vigue, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dame, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Morrisette.
DR.. and Mrs. G. H. Witherell of Angus
ia. Murray Leonard. Mr.. and Mrs. M.
L. Strickland. ..
A very pleasant surprise party was
given Mrs. c. H. Witherell Of Angus
ia at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Witherell Saturday night by her old
friends. Those present were: Mrs. }.
E. Harris, Mrs. j. E. Morrisette. Mrs.
]. H. Morse, Mrs. ]. H. Stevens. Mrs.
G. H Vinegar, Mrs M. L. Strickland,
Mrs. L. NJ Andrews. Mrs. c. j. Blake,
Miss Nora B. Greeley, Miss Grace Fos-
ter, Mrs. J. H. Witherell and Mrs. {.
H. Witherell. Cards were enjoyed UNI
til late hour and delightful refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Howard and
son Stanley returned to Dexter Mon
day after short visit with Mrs. How
ards sister, Mrs. Guy Gleason.
The advertised letters for the week
Of Nov. 6 are Mrs. Albert Withee, F. w.
F.. Gleason and Fred Whiting.
G. H. Bryant picked seven ripe AMI four
green raspberries from one bush Novem-
ber.4. 80
Charles A. Dusty was in Winthrop on
business Saturday. Walk.
Clarence B. Penney has returned from
a visit with relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-07

probably keep him out Of the pisskin
game FOREVER.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-14
IMMENSE STEEL .
Span C0LLAPSE'e

Quebec, Que, Sept 12-With the
loss of eleven lives the second attempt
to bridge the St Lawrence river re-
suited in a failure when the massive
center span, weighing 800 tons, sud
denly collapsed and fell into the river.
Of the ninety men caught on the span
when it began to sway, all were res
cued except eleven and of these only
four bodies have been found.
The bridge was being constructed
at cost of $17,000,000 to shorten the
railway journey from Halifax to the
Canadian Northwest By 200 miles.
The bridge stands on the site Of
the structure which collapsed Aug. 29,
1907, with loss Of seventy lives.
The collapse occurred when the span.
was about fifteen feet in the air.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-14
Copyright, 1918, by Doubleday, Page G. Co.


EXACTLY. You See," said Talbot to
+ Us, eve got here little too early.
Our bargain was for only $15, and
now this worthy citizen has made a
better rate for himself.''
''You should have had the bargain
Immediately registered before the al
calde, senor,'' spoke up white dressed
Spaniard Of the better class, probably
from the castle.
Il thank you, senor," said Talbot
courteously. ''That neglect is due to
my ignorance of your charming coun-
try"
And now if you'll move, young tur-
key cock, We'll just take our boat"
said another OF the claimants.
cone moments" said Talbot Ward,
with new edge to his voice. ''This
is my boat, not yours. My baggage is
in it; my boatman is on the ground.
That he is forgetful has nothing to do
with the merits of the case You
know this as we'll as do. Now, you
can acknowledge this peacefully and
get out Or you can fight. don't care
a continental red copper which. Only,
warn you, the first man who makes
move with anything but his two feet
| will be shot dead"
He stood, his hands hanging idly by
his sides, and he spoke very quietly.
The four men were not towards, that
I'll swear, but one and all they stared
| into Wards eyes and came Individual
ly to the same conclusion. L do not
doubt that dancing flicker of refrac-
ton or Of devilment was very near
the surface.
"Of course, if you are very positive,
I should not dream OF douDr1ng your
word or of interfering" said the tall
est and quietest, who had remained in
the background. I'VE desire to do in
justice to no man
Johnny, behind us. snorted loudly
and derisively.
eff my knowledge of Spanish is of
any value in assisting you to a boat,
pray command me-" broke in Ward.
The crowd moved off, the boatman
with it. I reached out and collared
him.
Talbot had turned on Johnny.
Fairfax said he icily, lone of the
first things you must learn is not to
stir things up again once victory is
gained. Those men We're sore, and you
took the best method possible of bring
ing on a real fight
Poor Johnny flushed to the roots Of
his hair.
you're right" said he in stifed
voice.
Talbot Ward tllawed completely, and
most winning smile illumined his
face
"Why, that's what l call handsome,
johnny he cried. It's pretty hard
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-14
CHAPTER lII.-CoNTINUE


IGeTeupoll, our minds at rest, we re-
turned to the landing to enjoy the
scene. The second ships boat had
beacAed. and the row was going on,
verse than before. In the seething,
cursing, shouting mass we caught sight
OF Yanlls tall figure leaning imper-
turbably on his rifle muZzle We made
our way to him.
Got your boat YETI" Talbot shouted
at him.
Got nothin' yet but a headache in
the ears" said Yank.
Come with us. then. Where's your
plundcr?"
Yank stopped and swung to his shoul-
der 4 small bundle tied with ropes.
shes all thar" said he.
These matters settled, we turned with
considerable curiosity to the village it.
self. 1t was all exotic, strange. Ev-
erything was different, and we saw it
through the eyes of youth and romance
as epitomizing the storied tropics.
Johnny and l wandered about COM
pletely fascinated. Talbot and Yanl1
did not seem SO impressed. Finally
Talbot called halt.
'This is all very we'll If you kids
like to look at yellow fever, blackjack
and corruption, all right" said he.
"But We've got to start pretty soon
after noon, and in the meantime where
do we eat?''
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-14
CHAPTER v.
The Village In the Jungle.

THAT night we spent at a place
called Pena Blanca. which diff
fered in no essential from Ga
n tnn. We slept there in small
sheds, along with twenty or thirty of
orr ships companions wedged tightly
together. y dozen other similar sheds
adjoined. We We're all quarrelsome
and disinclined to take much nonsense
either from the natives or from each
other. Also we needed and wanted
food, and we had difficulty in getting
1t. \ dozen incipient quarrels We're