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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

All the steam railways in New Zea"
land are owned and operated by the
government. There are about 5000
miles Of road in operation, and new
lines are under construction.
The seven principal engineering So
cieties of Germany have combined into
a new association called the Deutcher
verband Technischer Wissenschaftli-
cher vereine German Association of
Technical Scientific Societies.)
About $4,000 Japanese subjects are
living abroad. In the United States
are 10000. Hawaii. 100000; Philippine
islands, 5000: China. $4,000: Austria
liza 5000; Canada, $4,000; France 1923;
Great Britain 47s and Germany, 434.
The most valuable cargo Of copper
ever shipped from Lake Superior re-
Gently left Houghton. Mich on the
steamer Underwood, with valuation of
So, 100, 900. The weight was $500 tons
and was collected at Copper Range.
Dollar bay and Hubbell docks
Charles Mckee, of Ray. n. D., when
registered at hotel in st. Paul, Mimi,
desired to shave, but had no shaving
stick. He tried to borrow one from the
man in the next room, and found that
this man was his brother, whom he
had not heard from ir thirteen years.
It is estimated by the census and
statistics office of Canada. that the
area devoted to oats for 1916 is TO-,
499,5O0 acres, as compared with H.
365, 900 acres in 1915 and 10,061,500
acres in 1914. The area sown to bar
ley is estimated at 1,317,5o0 acres. as
against 1.50s.35o acres last year.
Chilean time is to be measured in
accordance with the meridian Of the
National Astronomical Observatory at
Santiago, the Chilean capital. instead
of by the meridian seventy five de-
grees west Of Greenwich. The advance
in time by this change will be about
sixteen minutes.
The production Of lead in the United
States in 1915 amounted to 550.055
short tons, in comparison with 542,122
tons in the previous year. OF the
amount produced there was available
for consumption in the United States
426.751 tons in 1915, or 22.3o1 tons more
than in 1914. The value Of lead re-
fined in tho United States in 1915
amounted to $51, 7o5. 900, and in 1914 to
s42,2s6, 900.
Members Of the Chinese Y. NJ. c. A.
at Chengtu, West China, will have q
chance soon to learn paper making. if
the plans Of the industrial department
Of the association go through without
a hitch. A director Of that depart
ment recently visited the United States
and inspected the paper laboratory of
the United states bureau Of standards.
1t is planned to put in a plant at the
Y. M. c. A. large enough to produce
give practical instruction to pupils.
A large industry in Christiania, Nor
way, has leased its Idle land at a cheap
rate to its employees. who will erect
thereon Individual suburban homes Of
their own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL-THE-WAY.BY.WATER
kENNEBEC LINE.
Ci&x of Rannnr
City of Bangor

Leave Gardiner Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays at 3.45 +. NJ. Dresden
mitting). Bath $50 P. NJ. due Boston A.
M. the following day.
RETURN-Leave Boston Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays at +. NJ.
A. NJ, Richmond $50 A. NJ. Glide permit
ting), Dresden $50 A. NJ. due Gardiner
A. NJ.
BATH AND BooTHeAY LINE.
Leave Bath Week Days only at ss5 A.
NJ. and 2a5 p. NJ. for Boothbay Aarbor
and intermediate Landings.
kETT Urn dniy and m.E0ee
NJ. for Bath and intermediate Landings.
BOLTON e. PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Ransom B. Fuller and
Bay State.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. week
days at 73O P. NJ. for Boston.
Return-Leave Central Wharf. Boston.
Day trips leave Portland Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ.
due Boston 200 p. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New
York.
Steamships North Land and North
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland. Tues..
Thurs and Sat- at $50 P. M.
METROPOLITAN LINE.
Direct between Boston and New York.
1874 Hours.
Route via Cape Cod Canal.
Express Steel Steamships Massaehu.
sets and Bunker Hill.
Leave North Side. India Wharf, Boston.
Week Days and Sundays at 6 p M
Same service returning from Pier Isl
North River. Foot Of Murray St., New
NJ. A. HARADEN. supt.. Bath. Me.
H. A. CLAY. Supt.. Portland. Me.
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Poor Mans Paradise.

Described as very near being an
earthly paradise for the poor" the is
land Of Cozumel is inhabited mainly
by the poor, being satisfied to lead a
hand to mouth existence. To gain a
livelihood requires the minimum Of
effort. The natives pay no rent be-
cause they are able to squat on a
building site with all necessary ma
terial at hand from which to construct
a cottage; free fuel, free fodder for
cows, food for hogs and fowls, small
game and wild fruits plentiful, fish for
the trouble Of throwing in line, tur-
ties for the taking. to say nothing Of
turtles eggs, and to provide such
things as the island does not produce
clothing, for instance-a days work
for asking. Cozumel is near Yucatan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
PALERMO

CENTER-Miss Viola Turner Is Wis
iting relatives in Portland before re-
turning to her school in Lynn, Mass.
Frank Downer has gone to Pressure
Isle to pick up potatoes.
Mrs. r. E. Edwards Of Liberty Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Chas. Knox.
w. W. Turner recently sold his oxen
to w. B. Fish Of South Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bugbee Of Bos-
ton and daughter of New York were
callers Sunday on Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Turner They were on their way to
Bar Harbor.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday.
Sept a with Mrs. S. E. Bowler.
DR.. and Mrs. Herbert Howard Of
Boston are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W.
B. Howard.
Miss Ara Woodman Of Fairfield has
been visiting Mrs. Harry Handy. She
returned Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodman and son, Ernest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer Of Milford and
Miss Fitzgerald visited at w. B. How
ards Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Will Open Today on the Fisher and
State Hospital Courts

The Kennebec Valley tennis tourna-
ment will open this morning with 16
contestants In the singles and seven
teams in the doubles and the fight for
the prize will undoubtedly prove to be
very interesting. All the matches viii
be played on the Fisher and State
hospital courts at the times most
convenient for the players.
The following matches will be play
ed In the doubles: Martin and Tit.
comb. bye; Partridge and Toas VS..
Parrot and Burleigh; Fisher and
F1ynt VS.. Johnson and Weston; r. G.
Goodman and L. T. Goodman VI. Hill
and Nash.
The matches in the singles are as
follows: Flynt VS.. Williamson, r. G.
Goodman VS.. Burleigh. Tyson vs..
Twitchell, Weston VS.. Smith, johnson
VS.. Hill. L. T. Goodman VS.. Purinton.
Nash VS.. Partridge. Parrot VS.. Fisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Augusta friends Of Capt. Ira Lewis
Of Five Islands, who was formerly in
command Of the old transfer steamer
Della Collins, will be glad to learn
that his health is generally good. It
will be remembered that Capt. Lewis
suffered a paralytic shock last Jan
uary and was for awhile practically
helpless, but he has recovered to a
remarkable degree since that time and
is now able to be out and about, to
row a boat and do various other
things. Capt. Lewis will celebrate,
next month, his 80th birthday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
100 YEARS OLD.

The kidneys play q most important
part in causing premature old ago and
death-the more injurious The poisons
passing through the kidneys the SOON
er comes decay"-so says q distin-
guished physician, who further advises
all people who are past thirty to pre-
serve the vitality Of the kidneys and
free the blood from poisonous elements.
such as uric acid-to drink plenty OF
pure water-sweat some every day and
take "Anuric" before meals. ..,
This "Anuric" is put up In tablet
form. and can be obtained 1t almost
any drug store. For that backache.
lumbago. rheumatism, rusty" joints.
swollen feet or hands, due to uric acid
in the blood. "Anuricr quickly dissolvss
the uric acid as hot water does sugar.
1t was discovered by DR.. Pierce Of Buf-
falo, N. Y.
Prevent old age by simply slipping q
cup Of hot water every morning before
breakfast. take a little "Anuric" before
meals and live to be hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
CHANGE OF TIME.
Effective Monday, Sept. II, 1916.
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at 7.05 A. NJ. /:
Hallowell Con signaD 7.l3; Gardiner TAO:
South Gardiner (on signaD $50: Cedar
Grove sos; Richmond $40; Bath $40 Ar.
rives Boothbay Harbor about 11.30.
Return, leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 100 P. NJ. Bath 245, Richmond
3.45. Stops at Cedar Grove. South Card.
ner on signal: Gardiner, Hallowell
(signal). Arrives at Augusta about $50
o'clock P. NJ.
Llewellyn Burbank, Hallowell; w. L. To-
zier. Gardiner. Stops at Southport, Capt.
toll Island, Squirrel Island and Ocean
Point on signal
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ROME

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Briggs and Mr..
MacMurtrie from Rhode Island are
stopping at Lakeview and Log Cabins
for two weeks.
Mrs. Frank Waugh from Monmouth
is on a visit with her mother. Mrs.
Susan Crowell.
Miss Alice Dudley. who is working
in Augusta, is at home for a two
weeks vacation.
Miss Bertha Dudley has gone to
Pennington. where she will attend the
Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
Funeral Of Mrs. Parker N. SAVAGE

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Parker N. Savage were held at $3.50
Tuesday afternoon at the home on Riv-
erside Drive. Rev. c. G. Mosher Of the
Penney Memorial Baptist church ofiici-
attng. in the presence Of the relatives
and large number Of friends. The fio-
raj tributes were many and beautiful
1nterment was made in the family lot
In Riverside cemetery, east side, Orrin
L. Choate. Charles NJ. Taber. Ernest L.
Gedney and George A. Merrill acting as
bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

A meeting OF the Augusta branch Of
the National Rifle Association will be
called some time soon to discuss plans
for the winter shoots. and i. is ex-
pected that a strong team from the
local club will send challenges 20 the
other clubs all over Maine. Lieut.. Ozro
Roys of Lewiston is expected to ar
range a series of shots for the ALI
Maine rifle team, which won both its
shoots last season, and the interest in
this game will be kept alive through the
indoor season by means Of individual
matches, inter-club shoots and other
methods,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
PICTURESQUE Quarry.

A limestone quarry which is about a
mile long, picturesque in appearance
and dangerous to work in is located
near Rockland, Me. There 800 labor
ers, chiefly foreigners, toll in chasms
having perpendicular sides 500 feet
high and no way Of entrance or egress
except by means Of the derricks which
hoist and lowe: about dozen men at
a time. Approximately 100000 bar
rels of lime are prepared in the vicin-
ity Of Rockland annually. - Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
KErNEBEc JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1915

cake will be -on sale at the close of the
program. II stormy the entertainment
viii take place the following evening.
The purpose Of the entertainment Is 10
raise money to defray the expense OF
painting the church and It Il hoped that
all will lend their hearty cooperation
to this movement. t-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
AUGUSTA FESTIVAL CHORUS
Will Hold Rehearsal This Evenina a,
WaterviIie

The Festival Choruses Of Augusta,
Skowhegan' and Waterville will hold
joint rehearsal this evening at Wat
erville, Prof. William r. Chapman
conducting. All members of the Au-
gusta Chorus are requested to leave
on the 7.07 train tonight for Water
Vile. The chorus will also hold its
regular rehearsal Thursday evening
at the Y. M. c. A. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
No Room to Turn.

Laura gazed intently at some sar-
dimes lying in an opened can.
What seems to interest you?" her
mother asked
Pointing a pudgy finger, the little
girl answered:
Il was just thinking what a lot Of
trouble that middle fish would have if
1t wanted to turn over."-Youngstown
Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Alton Grant and George Merrill Of
Belgrade were among the Tuesday call
ers on friends in town, coming here in
the forenoon by automobile and going
to Gardiner. They stated that the
ducks were plentiful at the lakes this
fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
The gasoline yacht Kestrel II, own

The gasoline yacht Kestrel II, own.
ed by Commodore Guy p. Gannett Of
the Augusta Yacht Club. which has
for a short time past been lying at
her moorings of the clubhouse float.
has gone out Of commission for the
season and is being stripped prepara-
tory to going into winter quarters.
Last winter she was hauled up at
Camden and it is presumed that she
will pass the coming winter at the
same port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

S.oS A. M, Brunswick,
Lewiston, Harrington, Bath. Portland.
Boston. 1888 p. M. hallowell. Gardiner
and So. Gardiner; 3.07 Z. NJ, local to Port
land and Boston; 4.o5 P. NJ. express:
Brunswick. kockland. Portland. Boston;
5.l5 p. NJ, Hallowell, Gardiner and So.
Gardiner: 6.lY p. NJ. Portland, and y. T.:
1910 p. NJ, Brunswick. Lewiston, Bath,
Portland, Boston. Sundays, 2.lS A. NJ, 3.oJ
A. NJ. l0.l9 A. NJ, GIT 2. Al. and IL. 40 p. NJ,
Portland, Boston; eli 9. NJ. for New York
GOING EAST - 1.03 A. NJ. Bangor.
Aroostook County. st. John, halifax,
3.I A. M. Bangor. Aroostook County.
Calais and Bar Harbor; 6.a5 A. M, local
to kineo via Oakland. Belfast, Foxcroft
and Bangor; sos A. M, local 20 Bel.
fast and Bangor; 12.0s T.. NJ. Water
Vile, Bangor. 3. s. A. r. r., Calais.
press to Waterville, Bangor. Malta
wamkeag. Bar Harbor; $40 r. NJ, Water
VILE, Skowhegan and Bangor. 1.97 P. NJ.
Waterville, SKowhegan ana Bangor. Sum
days. LOS A. M, 3.2l A. NJ, Isl +. A.. for
Waterville and Bangor; sos a. NJ,
Trains leave Augusta for Haliowell.
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.26. 9.SS
A. NJ. 1873. 3.07, 5.l5. S.... 1910 p. NJ.
Sundays lO.ls A. NJ. 6I, lU.40 P. NJ. For
Gardner week days. 4.05 P. NJ.
II. 7 WALDkO-N, Gen1 Passenger Agt
D. G. DOUGLASS. General Manage"
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BELGRADE

The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
church will give IN old time concert at
Belgrade Grange hall on Thursday eve
ming. Sept. a. An interesting program If
old familiar songs will be sung in cos-
tune by the chorus and other features
Of interest viii appeal Ice cream and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

The officers, teachers and others in
terested in the South Parish Congrega-
tional Sunday school will meet at the
parsonage at 1880 this Wednesday eve
ming for the purpose Of reorganizing the
school and discussing plans for the en-
suing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

The Y. M. c. A. basketball team this
winter will in all probability be the
fastest in this city for some time, as
nearly all the members OF last years
team. which was a fine one, are in
town and will play this winter. and
other fast men who were not here
last season are here and will come out
at the opening Of the practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

William COrbett, driver Of Hose /
of the fire department, has returned
to Augusta, after having enjoyed a
portion of his vacation in Massachu-
sets, and will in a few days resume
his place on the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

not duCuoHScO at W ~ Jct SAicoP
and SQ10c. for lambs. fe
Mich cows were unchanged with Of
ferings quite heavy. The supply ha..
been SO large that the barn has been
overcrowded and some shippers are
building sheds for their cows outside
Good average mixers sold at $50 to SIS
with choice heavy mixers up to $125.
Stock bulls brought $25 to $35.
The live poultry market showed no
change from last week. Fowl zoe. chick
ems 22c and boosters lee and 1ac.
TUESDAY SALES AT THE YARDS
Beef cattle: Hall & Lowell sold Is ex-
ira fancy Hereford steers, av. 400 lbs,
at 1oc. raised by Mosher & Luce, Farm
ington. Me. They won first prize in ev-
cry class at all Maine fairs, where ex-
hibited. D. A. Walker sold 4 oxen, at
&C. bulls at SC and canned cows at
Lee. W. B. Walker sold l fancy he'll
er. 1850 lbs, at Sc, COW. $40 lbs. at
&C and cows at 12c. j. w. Ellis.
worth sold cows. 1920 lbs, at &c. J.
D. Neylon sold cows. 115o lbs, at
3 lac.
Veal calves: J. D. Neylon sold
calves, $50 lbs, at lie, 10 calves, $50
lbs, at 71-2c and 10 small calves at
$3.50 each. j. W. Ellsworth sold 2
calves. $50 lbs, at 10c, 10 calves, $50
lbs, al 1-2c and small calves at 50
each. w. 3. Walker sold calves, at
1oc. D. A. Walker sold "a calves at
9 Lee.
Hogs: J. W. Ellsworth sold 20 hogs
at 10 3-4c
Mich cows: ]. D. Neylon sold milk
ers at SO each.
HORSE MARKET.
Boston. Sept r.
There was a much larger number of
horses received at the stables than
was expected this week, but the de-
mand was sufficient to take nearly all
the offerings. The green western
horses were mostly large horses of
either chunk or drafting type, and
ity was somewhat better than recent
offerings the prices were higher, but
this was due to the quality, as the
general range on average sales was
about the same as a week ago. There
is call for horses to go into the woods
but this year the lumber agents report
that business will be dull for lack of
men to work getting out the logs. Sec
onds were entered in larger numbers
than a week ago and were of better
quality, although most Of them were
light weight animals. There were a
few special sales Of contractors horses
and these sold at full worth.
The best heavy drafters, 1650@1900
lbs. sold from $300@s350; medium
weight, first class drafters, sold from
$250@$300; heavy wagon and express
horses from $15O@s200; chunks, from
$1s5@$225; seconds, from s75@s125.
At the City Sale stables-J c. Keith,
Stevens & Sweet Horse Co, offered l
express load Of green horses, mostly
drafters, selling from s225@s35O. There
were about 80 seconds, which sold at
last weeks figures.
William Hurwitz offered express
carloads of green western horses, SELL
ing at a range Of $275@s325 There
were about 50 seconds sold at good val
ue This week there will be three eN-
press carloads Of green horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

A meeting of the Maccabbee Rifles
will be held Friday evening in the
armory to discuss matters of company
business and to elect a first lieuten-
ant. 1t is desired that all members be
present at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Hose l Of the fire department respond
ed to still alarm at about $50 Tues
day afternoon, being callsd to the Cap
ital Lunch room at 17e Water street,
but the call proved to be needless. as
the blaze. which was caused by the ig-
hitting Of some tat in pan on the back
OF the stove. was extinguished before
the arrival Of the nremen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Miss Harriet Milliken of Western
avenue left Tuesday for Ocean Park
and will return today. bringing with
her the children of her brother, Hon.
Carl E. Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Mrs. L. H. Clarke and daughter
Dorothy, with Miss Minnie A. Cross Of
142 Grove street, are passing a few
days with Col. and Mrs. A. H. BANGS
at their summer home at Temple
Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Mr. and Mrs. James Wright and
daughter Hazel Of Winthrop street
have returned from a vacation trip to
Boston and New Bedford, also visiting
Newport and Providence. r. l., while
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Charles Lee Of Springfield, Mass, and
Miss Louise Brennan of this city pass
ed Tuesday with friends at Big Pine
Point. Lake Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Stevens re-
turned Tuesday to Five Islands, where
they are passing the summer, after a.
short stay at their home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Mrs. j. E. Mountford Of Bango
street is passing a few days witt
friends in Dixfleld. leaving this cit,
on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Miss Catherine Tabbutt Of this city
was admitted Tuesday to the Augusta
General hospital for surgical treat.
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

George A. Bryant, who last Satur-
day underwent surgical treatment at
the Augusta General hospital, is re-
ported to be doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
Boston Livestock Market

Specially Reported for the Kennebsc
Journal.
Stock Yards, Sept r.
~. x: MAINE.
Nh At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Cushnoc Grange will hold its regular
meeting Thursday evening. Sept. IA, ant
all officers and members are requested
to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

H. B. Gibson Of waterville and F.
I. Ahearn of Bangor were among the
Tuesday business callers In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

c. w. Hussey Of waterville was /.
caller Tuesday at the court house o.
legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Harry Bridges Of the Ledge House
Dead River. is in the city for a briel
stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Charles ]. Cole Of Readneld was In
the city Tuesday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Among the Tuesday business callers
IN this city was A. H. Hannel Of Lew
iston. tf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

The eastern Caucasian mountaineers
never shake hands. When two men
greet each other. they merely clasp
hands, with outstanding thumbs press.
ed closely together. There is no up
and down motion Of hands and arms
George KEENAN, In Outlook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

There was quite a heavy run of
stock at the yards, but there was also
good demand, so that prices held
steady in practically all grades. There
was little change in prices Of beef
cattle. the fancy Herefords that
brought 10 cents being far in advance
of any other cattle in regards quail
ity. For choice steers and oxen the
market ranged from 1-2 q 1-2c.
with good quality sos 1-2c. and ordi-
nary to fair 1850. The best cows and
heifers sold at 1-2 q 1-2c, with a
few extras higher. Fair to good cows
brought 1-2 q Lee, with poor to
ordinary Ia a 1-2c, and bolognas
and Gamers 3 IA q lac. Bulls were
in good supply at q 1-2c.
Veal calves were rather stronger IN
tone, selling at 1-2 q 10c. for the
general run Of coed quality, with
choice up to IL 1-2c, and fancy a cent
or more higher. Grassers and drink
ers sold At q &c. and small calves
at So @ $3.50 each.
Hogs were steady at the previous
level, with yard offerings moderate.
Western hogs have been in small sup
ply. not a car having been received at
the abattoir for two weeks. The pack
ing houses have received moderate
supply Live hogs brought 10 SIS a
IL l.4c, and dressed hogs Is 1-2 a
l4c.
Sheep and lambs were in small
supply at the yards. with the mar