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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
Interesting Accounts Taken
From Diary of the Late
&. M. Siayfon
&. M. Sfdyf0n
Friday, January q, 1865.

Friday, January "a, 1865.
We were not disturbed last night
and this morning on waking up we
could see over old Virginia. As soon
as we could eat our breakfast we had
to commence unloading. There was
a depot to take things out in; then we
put them on a car and let them down
steep bank to the ferry boat, and
from the bank we loaded them onto
the boat. At nine a. m. we crossed
over the Ohio river on the boat, VIM.
II. Harrison, to Benwood, and were
landed on the sacred soil of old Vir-
ginia. The river was nearly froze
over which made the crossing ex-
truck onto the cars and at 1890 a. m.
started off on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, it being $50 miles to Balti-
more. We passed through the rough
kind of country through which the
railroad wound like a snake. The
track was, believe the most crooked
ever saw. We passed through six
tunnels before five p. m. We stop
ped occasionally to let other trains
pass us.
Saturday, January %, 1865.
The train was on the move most of
the night, but up reaching Grafton,
they stopped until daylight and then
started on. At 500 a. m. we crossed
the Cheat river on a tresle which was
500 feet high. From here there was
twelve miles of upgrade, an ascent of
about 1,450 feet to the top of the AL
leghany mountains. The railroad was
very crooked and wound around the
sides of the ravines. The mountains
were high and were covered by a
thick growth Of hemlock and looked
dismal and gloomy. We passed
through many deep cuts which were
cut through clay rock and in many
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
A Ne1U Sparrow Trap

Here is cut and description of a
sparrow trap designed by August
Tschirky, of Napanoch, N. Y. He
has one made square, instead of
round, that he has used on his farm
several months, and during all this
time he has taken an average of GO
sparrows a day from it. This is at
the rate of 10000 year.
We advise the round form as being
easier and cheaper to make than the
square. n
This trap shown in fig. /, may read
lily be made, even by one who is un-
skilled in mechanics, by following the
diagrams shown, and these simple
directions. v
The materials required consist of, a
piece of wire netting seven times as
long as wide, and cut as shown in Fig.
III. The netting should be of No. 20
wire, 1-2-inch mesh, and galvanized
after it is woven.
The netting should three or four
The netting should be three or four
cording to the CLOTH" About 10 yards
of soft wire, about No. 20, is required
for scanning the edges together, three
or four hard wood sticks about four
feet long, and one inch thick, and a
quarter pound of small wire staples.
The edges are wired together, A
to A, B to B, ETC., and the staples
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

are used to attach the netting to the
sticks.
The sticks H II, and one or two 9TH
ers not shown, are to project eight
inches beyond the edge of the lower
cone to form legs to hold the edge
of the cone about six inches above the
ground.
The turret has cone-shaped bot
tom with hole six inches in diameter
corresponding with similar hole in
the apex of large cone for the birds
to fly through, and this serves as a
hand-hole for taking the birds out.
The turret is removable and may
serve as a cage to keep birds in. An
auxiliary turret may be provided to
be exchanged while one is used in
storing birds.
Width of trap at bottom should be
FIVE feet.
The bottom, or floor of the trap, is
made in the form of an inverted fun
mel. The bait is placed under the
center Of the trap, and after the
birds have eaten what they want and
start to fly away they naturally rise
upward. They Immediately come in
contact with the sheet Of wire net
ting that slopes upward. They fol-
low this along until they reach the
hole in the apex, pass through IL into
the smaller cage on top, and are pris-
oners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

In large cities this trap may be us
ed on roofs of apartment houses and
business buildings, and in back yards
of private residences.
Oats, barley, wheat, rye, cracked
corn, kaffir corn, or buckwheat may
be used. A small quantity should be
scattered near the trap first, and then
train of it leading from the outer to
the central bait, where liberal guam
tity should be placed. fr
The sparrows find the grain that is
spread about the trap and follow the
lead to the center, where they soon
fill their craws and undertake to de-
part.
Any person wanting one of these
traps, and who may not care to make
it, Or have it made, can learn where
it may be bought by sending "a post
card to this office.
The English sparrow is a compar-
atively easy bird to trap.
We have large trap in the Zoo
logical Park in this city, from which
one Of the animal keepers has taken
an average of over LOO a year for
five years past.
Mrs. Walter Barton, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes:
"In the last Is months, in three
traps, we have caught over g.
600 English sparrows. April and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

May are the best months to trap
them, for then we catch most of
the young. The trap we use is
the one adopted by the govern
ment, described in Farmers Bull
letin 493, and is known as the
funnel trap.
DIR. T. G. Stephens, of Morningside
College, Sioux City, Ia, writes:
"Our local Bird Club, has car
ried on a campaign in a small
way against the English spar
row, and Mrs. Frank w. Mar
shall has cooked several sparrow
pot pies to demonstrate the edi-
bility of the bird. Those who
partook pronounced the dish ex-
cellent."
The English sparrow is a dainty
morsel, when fricasseed or made into
a pot pie, and where trapping is car
ried on to such an extent as in the
instances mentioned above, a large
quantity Of valuable food may be OBJ
tanned.
Persons who engage in trapping, OF
shooting, or poisoning sparrows are
requested to keep careful records Of
the number of birds destroyed, and to
report to this Office every three
months, in order that we may be able
to show others what progress is be-
ing made in the work.-G. o. Shields
New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

places red sandstone. The train had
to be divided into two sections before
climbing the mountains and at 1000
/ o'clock we reached Cranberry Sum-
nit. From here we began to descend
and there was down-grade Of seven
teen miles with drop Of 100 feet to
| the mile. The top Of the mountains
were quite level and covered with
| farms. would have liked very
much to have been able to some relics
| from the top Of the ridge, but was sick
and obliged to lay abed all the rest
of the day. At four p. m. we had
descended enough to reach the Poto-
mac river, which ran to our left, while
to the right the hill reached up sew
eral hundred feet, making it rath-
err hazardous looking place along
which to ride. The rock strata lay
in all directions, some horizontal,
perpendicular, and others beautifully
contorted into different shapes. It
had been very cold on the summit of
the mountain, but as we descended it
grew warmer, and the snow was not
so deep. At 4:30 we reached Pied
mont, where some quite extensive en-
CINE and iron works were situated.
now went to bed.
Sunday, January 20, 1866.
We had a pretty poor nights rest
and lay awake good share of the
time. The train moved most all
night. This morning at eight o'clock
we passed through Harper's Ferry,
and crossed the river into MARYLAND.
The country around was very rough
and rocky, making it wild and pic
turesque to look upon. We saw the
government building which had been
destroyed by the rebels; also the
place where John Brown was captur-
ed, the Maryland Cliffs on the OPP
posite shore, and the Bolivar Heights
where Colonel Miles was captured
with $4,000 men by the rebels. As
we passed on down the river we grad
ually left it and the country became
level and we passed through quite
section of good farming land. The
cuts made for the railroad were made
through what look like green stone
and slate stone, some of which was
used for roofing purposes, and farth-
er on was syenite and granite, and in
some places / saw beautifully var
iegated marble. About four D. m.
we passed Ellicott's Mills, which was
quite a place for the manufacturing
articles Of granite. Most of the
houses were made Of the same mater
ial. Six miles from here was Wash
ington Junction, where we crossed a
creek on a high stone bridge. We
were soon upon the road to Washing
ton and at 700 o'clock arrived in that
great city, passing through Anna
polls before we arrived there. We
climbed out of the cars and went to
the Soldiers Rest for supper. The
most of the troops went to the bar
racks to sleep, but we went back to
the car and stayed all night.
Washington, ID. c.,
Monday, January 80, 1865.
We were up at daylight and almost
the first thing saw upon looking
out was the dome of the capitol build
ing, surmounted by the statue of
Washington which was facing east.
After washing 1--WE needed it bad
enough tool we went up to breakfast
which consisted Of bread, boiled pork
and coffee. | had no appetite, so
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

took the bread, bought a quart of
milk for Is cents, and had a pretty
good breakfast. After eating we un-
loaded, and then went to take a
look at the capitol. l saw many
blocks and large logs of marble ly-
| ing around which showed that the
building was not yet completed. The
policeman said we might go anywhere
except where the doors were locked,
so went in and took look at the in
side. 1t was a great sight, but it is
useless for me to try to describe it,
so will merely mention few of the
things saw.
| In the center, under the dome, are
many large oil paintings, about 10x15
| feet, and statues and busts. Went
into the House Of Representatives
and took seat in the Senate. / also
drank water from u. S. senator's
tumbler and bought a piece of mince
pie from fair one in the hall. /
saw some splendid variegated marble
pillars and some large ones made of
pudding stone which were very nice,
indeed. dared not stay very long
as was afraid the boys would move
camp. When / got back found our
baggage all loaded and the teams
to start. At eleven o'clock we start
ed in southeasterly direction and
crossed the river, and went to Camp
SLOVENIAN, six miles from the city.
The day was pleasant and warm
enough to thaw some. We pitched
our old tent, but most of the boys
drew new wedge tents. sat around
and wrote the rest of the day.
The last day we were on the train
the engine drew thirty well-loaded
cars. The engines were queer looking
ones, being very short, with four
drive wheels on a side and no trucks.
The engineers cab was on top of the
boiler and reached nearly to the
smoke-stack.
Tuesday, January 81, 1865.
We did not get up until sunrise,
and after breakfast / did some odd
jobs. In the afternoon made new
desk leg for the doctors desk. | did
not feel very well so sat around and
read. The day was pleasant and it
thawed some, making the ground
quite muddy. The troops from our
corps are still arriving and are go
ing into camp nearby.
This book is full. 1t was begun
twenty miles south of Atlanta, Ca,
ana CnQG0 ciA HlllCo SOutIl VI w doIlilB-
ton, d. c., having been in eight diff
ferent states.
Card of Thanks.-We wish to thank
our friends and neighbors for their
kindness shown us during our recent
bereavement.
Mrs. c. A. Melle.
Dell Rowley.
James Rowley and family.
Bert Rowley and family.
Card of Thanks.-We desire to ex-
tend our thanks to all our neighbors
and friends who were so kind to us
with their assistance and sympathy
in our bereavement.
Mrs. Anna Skopec
brothers and sister.
A strong arm may indicate a weak
head.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

One can't expect mummers to keep
mum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

A strong arm may indicate a weak
head.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

Card of Thanks.-We desire to ex-
tend our thanks to all our neighbors
and friends who were so kind to us
with their assistance and sympathy
in our bereavement.
Mrs. Anna Skopec
brothers and sister.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

Card of Thanks.-We wish to thanl
our friends and neighbors for then
kindness shown us during our rcoen
bereavement.
Mrs. c. A. nellie.
Dell Rowley.
James Rowley and family.
Bert Rowley and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Blunt Letter
by Hazard Co.
on Shoe Prices

Philadelphia, Pa. March 26.--Leather
men and shoe dealers in this city are
discussing with a good deal of interest
a recent trade letter sent out by the H.
p. Hazard Company, a shoe manufac-
turing concern Of Gardiner, Me. The
letter is remarkable in that it bluntly
assumes that fancy prices which are
being asked for shoes are in many cas-
es uncalled for, and that there is no
reason that the public should be OBJ
liged to pay abnormal amounts for
shoes over the counter. The letter says
in part:
THE commercial world today is tray
cling along the dizzy heights of infla-
ton. Eventually we have got to get
down to Mothe' Earth. 1t is much cas-
Ter to climb into the attitudes sur
rounded mostly by air than it is to re-
turn to a position of safety. with Your
feet firmly on the ground and right side
up.
1--WE have cut down our average per
centaee Of profit; we have refused to
buy stocks at top prices, and have on
ly bought on the soft spots; we have
not hesitated to use substitutes when
substitutes were as good or better,
substitutions that We will back up
with our money and our reputation.
We advise you not to he bound up by
prejudice or to catch the disease Of in
f1ation, but play your game right by
buying shoes that will give service
and style-do not play the hide and
leather mans game; play your own
game.
Look at the statistics and note dur
ing the war that invariably the weekly
increase of the import Of hides and
skins has been greater than the In
crease Of exports on leather and shoes.
Look at the financial papers and note
The profit of the large soleleather COM
panies. Bear in mind that we have not
had any trouble to get all the leather
we want. and that you have not had
any trouble to get all the shoes you
want. In other words, there is not
shortage. simply a question OF price"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
VAST IMPROVEMENTS
To Be Made in Gardiner
by the L. A. & w.
Gray's Large Wharf
and Privileges Pur-
chased by the Electric
Road

The securing Of Gray'S wharf IN
Gardiner by the Lewiston, Augusta q
Waterville Street Railway Co, was an
nounced Monday by Supt. George w.
Rowie of Lewiston. The purchase IN
cludes the entire Gray wharfage the
largest in the city, with a river 'front.'
age of over 500 feet, The transfer OF
this property will mean much to the
CITY Of Gardiner, much more than me
mere statement of its purchase. II
means that Gardiner is to become the
Underwater terminal in fact as we'll as
i'll name.
The railway company Is to repair
the wharf and install many thousand
dollars worth of the latest up-to-date
machinery to be used in the dlscharg-
ing of c2rgoes. An order has already
been placed for two large electric
cranes Of enormous capacity when
are to be used to facilitate the rapld
unloading Of vessels and barges. These
cranes are very expensive pieces OF
mechanism and are used only where
large business warrants their install
lation. The company is planning to ex-
pend in the .Irinity of $1,000 in the
Improvement Oh tllS I1opcit ~
Primarily the principal product han
died here will be coal, and from here
it will be shipped by electric freight,
not only to til, various plants of the
railroad itself, but to all other sections
where desired. Also other cargoes be-
side coal may be landed here and dis
tributed along The L.. A. & w lines.
1--WE intend" said Supt Bowie, Ito
make this such a convenience that the
people will feel that they cannot get
along without it,"
The establishment Of this huge plant
will Of necessity call for expansion
along other lines, transportation and
the like. Already the railroad has
placed orders for IS large steel freight
cars to he used in this connection.
Where the business justif1es. spur
ira c11s will he laid along the line Of the
railway No time is to be lost and ac-
tive work will commence as soon as
the ground and weather permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The old reliable firm of F. S. Smith
& co. announce a special attraction
for the ladies of Gardiner and vicinity
in the shape Of an exhibition of coats,
suits and dresses, displayed on living
models at their garment department
on Saturday. March 81, from to 4.30
p NJ You are cordially invited to at
tend. Their spring opening shows a
variety of styles and materials diff
cult 10 excel. The latest wool Jersey
cloth. Silver Bloom, beach cloth, leader
violes, Paisley Pongees and silks, are
attractive not only to the eye but also
in their wearing qualities.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS
THE ST RAND.

Beverly Bayne with Francis X. Bush
man in the Sixth Chapter Of The
Great Secret" and Valesks Surrstt
ein The Straight Way for the Last
Time at the Strand Today.
Has Record Of Successes.
Never before has Mr.. Bushman had
role that fitted him so well or served
to show his versatility at all angles ~
does that Of William Strong in The
Great Secret" His athletic proves
proves of vast assistance to him and
his battles with the toughs OF the I'M
derworld are real and thrilling.
Mr.. Bushman has TO his credit a rec
ord of successes in powerful feature
plays equalled by no star Of screen
land. He has the happy faculty
Of getting inside the character that he
has to portray and extracting every
possibility.
This same studious method char
acteriZes Mr. Bushman's assumption Of
any role TO which he is assigned In
I'm the Diplomatic Service" his feat
ure play just previous To Romeo and
Juliet" he spent much time and study
in Washington. y. c., getting the at
mospbere and suggestions for possible
action. having been furnished unusual
opportunities to do so.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
IllCh0eOd
Philadelphia tanners were inclined

Philadelphia tanners We're inclined
to agree with the Hazard letter I'm
some Of its views, though So far as
the local markets are concerned the
present prices of shoes are said Ia be
due IN large part to conditions other
than the cost of leather. II was point
ed out that while leather Of all sorts
has advanced in price. the increases
have by no means been as heavy aS
the increase il the price Of .hocs. II
has been the policy of some Of the
largest tanners to discourage spccula
tive leather buying, and a good many
large inquiries have been turned down
because the tai ners wished 20 avoid q
concentration Of supplies in the hands
of any one group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Cobbosseecontec Lodge No ln36. l.. O.
o. NJ has held numerous socials during
the winter but they are looking forwar {
to the Easter Monday hail. which is 70
be held in g. A. ". hall az the best -
the season. The committee IN charge ha.
nearly completed arrangements and tha
sale Of tickets has already begun. At
the Monday evening meeting there was
an initiation There will be but one mere
meeting before the installation Of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The s. Y. A. Club held a highly salts
factory sale and supper Saturday after
noon and evening in Grange hall The
few remaining fancy articles that re-
manned unsold will be disposed of at the
next regular meeting of Pell Clason Aux
Hilary Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Helen Bailey, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Bailey, and granddaughter Of
Joseph Covile, formerly of Randolph
Maine, died in San Jose, Calf, March
lis, aged eight years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Mr. and Mrs Louis Whitaker who
have been passing the winter in Berl n.
y. H., are guests of Gardiner relatives
for few days before returning TO their
home in Westfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Bell Bros line of undermuslins offers
a special attraction to ladies who admire
dainty effects in this line. The prices
compare favorably with those of 10
months ago.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

To the man whose fancy turn to new
spring suit. H. w Groves, merchant
tailor. offers quality plus a very reason
able price An especially strong line of
blue serges.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Miss Abby Fields, a teacher in the Gar
diner High school. will leave Tuesday
for her home in Somerville, Mass. to
pass the Easter recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

George Keats Of Lewiston was the
guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. F. l..
Auber, Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Master Wallace Weston is passing a
portion of his spring vacation at South
Gardiner as the guest of Miss Mabel r.
Porter, who has recently moved there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Perry Day, member of the House Of
Representatives from Aroostook county,
was a recent guest at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Z. c. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

On Wednesday and Thursday the spring
opening of new millinery will be held
by L. l.. Keene-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

/, DEAD RIVER-Assessors II. " SAT-
ford. Carl R. Goddard, Leroy A. Par
sons; town clerk. II. V. Stafford: treasur-
er and tax collector. A. X. WEIGH. Money
appropriated. sao9D: schools. $3.50: high
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Miss Sadie Benton of Pressure Isle was
the weekend guest Of F. L. Auber, Lin
coin avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

J. I. Collins Of Manchester was a bust
ness visitor in Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Miss kathryn Merrill OF Augusta was
visitor at B. L. Merrills Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at K. P. hall. Gardiner, Thurs
day, March %. Lees Novelty Orchestra.
mch27d3tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

GARDINER

Read Beane's ad. 1t is interesting.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-01
STANLEY WORKS TO
 PAY SOLDIER BOYS
Dnicials Decide to Give One Months wages to All Soldiers Who Were
 inSQheir Employ.

lieutenant Ashley J. Griffin, com- manding Company B. First Connecti- cut Infantry, received an official noti- hcatton this morning from the Stanley Works stating that all enlisted men who were in the company's employ when they rallied to the colors. are to receive . months pay at the same rate of wages they were earning when they left to enroll. This same ruling will also apply to men who were al- ready enlisted and employed by the Stanley Works when the call came. This generous and patriotic move sn the part of the factory ofncials is greatly appreciated by officers and men alike and this morning, when Lieutenant Grimm called the several Stanley Works men into his ofIice to tell them of the good news, each of kheir faces was wreathed in smiles
 In both Company ', and Company I there are g large number of Stanley Works employees. Among the officers are included Lieutenant Griffin of : Company E and Second Lieutenant pRodman Chamberlain of Company I. $ Hergeants Cedric, Powers. J. F. Con- ners and Edward Ogren are among the Company non-coms to whom this will apply.