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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27
WHY NOT BUILD NOW?

Among. various reasons given for
the slump in building activities dur
Ing the past two or .hIee months is
the high cost of building materials.
While 1t is no doubt true that by
comparison with two or three years
ago there has been a gradual advance
in all commodities, neverth eless
prices of building materials are not
high by comparison If we go back a
few years more.
In this connection the following ex-
tract from a communication from II .
c. Bromley. a general contractor in
Seattle, Wash, published in the
Building Supply News, is interesting:
There are many complaints about
the high prices of building materials
in the city of Seattle these days. and
business for the past twenty-nine
years. I would like to quote the
prices OF building materials in 1888.
1890 and 1891 for the benefit of
those who have been thinking of
building. but are waiting for mater
ial and labor to become cheaper -
said Mr.. Bromley.
I'm 1889. 1890 and 1891 W. paid
from S12 to SIS per thousand for
No. / common lumber. Today the
prices range from s11 to s14. Sand
and gravel was $3.50 yard. Today
we can get all we want for rs cents
yard. Cement was SIS per barrel.
Today II is $3.50. Lime was s2.75
and 50 per barrel Today 1t is $3.50.
Hardware. nails. were SO per keg.
Today they are 81 Bricklayers re-
ceived $6. Today they receive $3.50.
Laborers received SO. Today they
receive $3.50. Carpenters received
-. Today they receive s5. Plumb
Ing and steamfitting have increased
fifty per cent.
THE present prices will not de-
crease but will in the next five years
increase. There is a great amount
of skilled and unskilled labor on the
market today. and my advice to pros
pective builders is to get busy right
now and save money building ma
terial while there Is a chance"
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27
THE
MONTE
VISTA
FLOUR
MILLS
INGRAM IN JAIL AT DENVER

Al Ingram, who was arrested in
Monte Vista several weeks ago by
Sheriff Goad. was taken to Pueblo
last week and giving a hearing be-
fore T. S. Commissioner w b. Bates.
Ingram failed to register in the
selective draft June in Akron.
He claims that he is over the age of
31years, but has no proofs. Being
unable to furnish bond he will re-
main in jail until his case comes be-
fore the federal court in Denver,
November 6.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27
EQUALIZATION BOARD
SUSTAINS ASSESSMENTS

Unanimously agreeing, after hear
ing all sides, to sustain the assess
ments made by the state tax commits
sion. and to allow reductions in only
eight cases, the state board of equal
ization has completed its annual lab
ors In record time and record fash
ion. Complete unanimity and har-
mony prevailed at all meetings, two
weeks only being required to finish
the labors. And this is the first time
i'm the history of Colorado that the
board of equalization has completed
its work in the time fixed by the stat
utes.
Heretofore the work has dragged
for months, the deliberations of past
boards being characterized by bick-
erings, sometimes recriminations, IN
few cases mild scandals and near
fistfights, and always much political
jockeying and log rolling. The pres
ent board is composed of the five ex-
ecutive officers of state-GOvernor
julius C. Gunter, Secretary of State
James r. Noland, Treasurer Robert
II. Higgins. Auditor Charles Lecken-
by and Attorney General Leslie E.
Hubbard.
The board found taxable property
in the state to the amount of $1,309,-
7SS,9O3. an increase of $SS,711,7S4
over 1916. The 1917 levy was fixed
at 3.12 mills.
The board, however, increased the
assessments against eight companies,
these increases totalling $3,715,270,
and involving the Colorado Power
company. the Mountain States Tele-
phone company, the Burlington rail-
way, the Union Pacific, the Denver &
Rio Grande, American Express COM
pany Adams and Wells-Fargo Ex-
press companies, The companies
whose assessments, as fixed by the
state tax commission, were reduced
are the Manitou e Pixies Peak rail-
way, Colorado & Southeastern rail-
way. Denver & Salt Lake railway,
Santa Fe railway, Colorado Springs
and Cripple Creek railway, Denver
Tramway and Denver Gas & Electric
company.
The largest percentage of increase
was reported from Alamosa county
The 1916 valuations there being $4,-
6O6,76S as against $6,6S6,736 for
1917. Rio Grande county's increase
was $672,510.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

James Robertson, the Western
Union messenger boy, was hurt Tues
day evening when he started to cross
the street behind car which was
pulling another car in, and he got
caught in the rope and was bruised
about the arms and shoulders.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tn
Most Reliable.

After many years experience in
the use of it and other medicines,
there are many who prefer Cham.
berlain's to any other. Mrs. A. C,
KRISTEN, Greenville, H.. writes
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my mothers home and
mine for years, and we always found
1t quick cure for colds and bron-
chial troubles. We find it to be the
most reliable cough medicine we have
used"
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs. j. p. Veerkamp received a
telegram Wednesday from her son
Leonard ]. Hedges at Camp Funston
Kansas, saying that the first contin-
gent, of which he is a member would
leave that night for California.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs. James Lancaster and son
Ross left Monday for their home in
Memphis, Missouri, after visiting
Mrs. Lancaster's daughter Mrs. John
Crooks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

The death of Robert Fitzsimmons
the great prize fighter, occurred at
Chicago Monday, from double pneu-
monia.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs. j. l.. Powell who has been
visiting for the past few days at the
Soldiers Home. returned to her home
in Crestone, Monday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Charlie Graves returned home
Monday from short business trip to
Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs. Jim Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Coy Wright came home Monday from
Denver where they had been on bust
ness.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

French e Kellar received a car of
Dodges Tuesday. These were con-
tracted for before arrival.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs, r. b. Wills of Center left
Tuesday for Chesterfield, Ills, for the
funeral of her father who was killed
by train Tuesday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Jonathan Smith received a mes
sage Tuesday of the death of his sis
ter Mrs l. NJ. Chronkhite, in Ross
Vile, Illinois.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

Mrs. Nettie Wills of Center receiv-
ed message Tuesday morning that
her father was killed by a train at
Chesterfield, Illinois.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

w. II. Barley went to Denver Tues
day on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

DR.. Waters left Tuesday for Den
yer where he will be married
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-10-27

We have recently been appolh'eu
Licensed Dealers for the Ne" hu's0"
Instrument.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-05-31

anu Oll lOll6 IlLLlCs IL yOu SLOOOC5 anu
Gwynn left the den of the schemer
with the funds that were to enable
him to save himself from business
ruin.
That evening there arrived at the
Branscombe home the nephew Wick
ham had sent for. The twain were
seated in the library when Lura, in
cidentally passing through the adj
joining apartment, was halted by an
alarming declaration which came to
her hearing from the lips Of her
guardian.
It's all fixed, Maurice" he was
saying. I've got that bOthersOme
Bartlett out Of the way, or we'll have
done so soon. All you have to do is
to win the girl"
"And her fortune!" chUCkled the
constituencies relative.
Precisely. You see, this Bartlett
is in money difficulties. He came to
me for assistance. 1 sent him to my
ally, Purdue. When I write to PuT-
due introducing a client, if l don't dot
the T. in my name he takes his cue
Lldl nave llO uoC III LllC LAul fANNebA
and to entangle him in a net from
which he can't escape"
Two hours later Gwynn Bartlett,
seated in his Office, was amazed at a
visit from Lura. She was pale and
Hurried.
ooh, Gwynn!" she breathed wildly.
''Mr. Wickham has tried to ruin you.
hope you haven't put yourself in the
power of that Purdue" and she re-
cited her recent discovery.
Gwynn laughed jOyoUsly.
''YOu dotted that T. and it has
saved me-" he cried. This Purdue
made a most equable arrangement
with me and the money has already
saved my business, but-the scoun-
drels! Well, we have Outwitted them"
q can never stay under the same
roof with that wicked schemer," de-
clared Lura gTaVely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
TAKE DRUNKS
FROM AUTO

Three men were before the police
court Tuesday morning. They were
taken from an automobile down near
the cemetery where they were all SC
drunk that they were unable to say or
do anything. They were taken in
charge by Deputy Marshal Simpson
Monday night and at the time that he
arrived there were sitting in the car
the man at the wheel being SO, drunk
he could not reach the wheel and the
others were sprawled out over the car
1t was in gear and the switch was on
and the driver was trying to reach the
starter bottom when the officers arriv-
ed. They we're all taken to the police
station in the police wagon.
A little while before that crew of
an electric car saw the machine stand
ing clear across the track. They were
able to stop the car in time to get out
and push the automobile off the tracks
but the men in it were unable to do
anything TO help them. In court the
driver was fined s25 and costs amount
ing TO s30.4S and the other two men
get SIS and costs amounting to $10.4s
and all paid The secretary Of state
was notified regarding the driver being
found guilty Of driving a car while I'M
der the influence of liquor and he will
probably have TO have a new driver for
his car in future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
KENT'S HILL AN D
THE WAR CRISIS

kents Hill. Me-. July 17.--(SpeciaD.
-kent's Hill has responded noblv "a
the Presidents call for team work in
increased production. On every hand
may be seen extensive gardens and
many householder braves the mos
quito and fly at the close Of each pusy
day in order to produce. produce. pro-
duce. By dint of continual toll fields
that for years have been productive
OF nothing more valuable than a hay
crop have been made to bring forth
much that is of value to the world in
vegetables of large assortment. Pota-
toes are thriving everywhere in spite
OF various weather setbacks Of early
spring. Beans in quantities. the like
OF which has never been seen here be-
fore, are under cultivation every
where. Large assortments OF varie-
gated produce Is included in the agri-
cultural activity, a sight that would
make our food control experts proud
of their nation. New England is re-
spending and Kent's Hill is proud to
do her bit
The ladies of the Methodist Circle
have given up their usual summer So
cial events and have arranged to hold
meetings twice leach week devoting
two afternoons entirely to Red Cross
work. The local parsonage has been
MT In order as a Headquarters and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
READFIELD

CORNER-Epworth League o. the
Methodist church will complete us
organization Wednesday evening at
40, at which time social meeting
will he held. Leon Tibhetts has been
elected president OF the league and the
name Jesse Lee Chapter" has been
adopted. 1t seems that there was
chapter enrolled under that title n
1895. but that in some manner me
meetings were discontinued. The new
league will continue the work Of the
old and consequently has very appro.
priately accepted the charter and t'N
as its brthright. Mrs. Morrill, has
been elected secretary and the othe'
six officers will be chosen al me
Wednesday meeting. The league VII
hold strawberry festival a. an cary
date. 1t is expected that during VIZ
winter months many good times VIII
he enjoyed by the young people un1u
the leadership Of the league and oa'
trips to kent's Hill and neighbours
league centcrs will be made
Sunday services will be held as us9A
in the famous brick church with Pro
fessor Clarke of the Seminary as pay
tor. The morning service will conss'
of a special young peoples sermon gu
1.-THE Children of Mission 1anas
There will be descriptions OF the guam
costumes and peculiar manners OF Nv
ing of these children and many .
thought for the older hearers VIII "
brought in. In the evening the ss.
iect for the 15-minute discourse 1"
1.-THE Pleasures of Work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
FAIRFIELD
Announcement of Engagement
of Young Couple-Rebekah
Lodge Members to Enjoy Pic
nic-Special Police at Pulp
Mill

A special communication Of Sloan
Lodge, No. 81, +. and y. Nj, was held
at Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Work
in the entered apprentice and fellow
craft degrees was done.
Mr.. and Mrs Alton Richardson Of
Benton announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Iva Beal Richardson,
I to Leewo God Herbert Jones of this town.
Both Miss Richardson and Mr.. Jones
are very popular in this town. They
are both graduate of Lawrence High
school and for the past few years Miss
Richardson has been engaged as a
teacher at one of the Waterville pub
lie schools. Mr.. Jones is at present
engaged at Boston. He was a very
popular athlete while at Lawrence and
was as much so while he attended the
University of Maine.
! Mrs. Lillian Delano and daughter.
Mrs. Harry Marden of Portland. arriv-
ed in town Tuesday to pass the sum-
mer as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Prescott Delano.
Mrs. Eva Bell of Dexter is passing
few days as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Clifford Crawford.
Good VIII Dorcas and Acme Rebekah
Lodges and families will enjoy bas-
ket lunch at Cascade park today, leav-
ins here on the 10 o'clock car if the
weather is favorable.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Mixter and
daughter Barbara have returned to
their home at Bangor, after passing
few days as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Richardson, Benton.
Mrs. Lizzie Weber has returned to
her home at Boston. after passing sew
eral weeks with friends at Benton.
The funeral services of the late Clay
ton Smell will be held this afternoon
at 2.30 from his late home on Elm
street.
A McClinticA Marshall Co. derrick
car has been placed on this side of the
river and the crew was busy Tues
day unloading the steel from the cars
on the emhankment
Special Police WV. r. Hilton, Geo.
F. Wilson and Frank Trombly are
/ employed at the pulp mill yard, that
the strikers may not bring about seri-
Gus results.
Mrs. E. l.. Smith, who is passing the
summer at Lakewood, passed Tues
day at her home in town.
John Tverett of Augusta was the
guest Of his sister in law, Miss Capt.
tola Totman. Tuesday
Roscoe Holway and Roy Mitchell have
returned from China lake
Mrs. f. H. Holman of Chicago arriv-
ed in town Tuesday where she will be
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kelley Tor
several days.
One Polander. Simon Novich was
brought before Judge II. H. Brazzell
Tuesday. charged with intoxication on
street with previous conviction He was
found guilty and sentenced to 80 days
in Jail.
Miss Loretta Romeo passed Tuesday
with friends at China lake.
Mrs. 0. A. Salley has gone to Show
hogan where she will visit friends.
Mrs. Arabine Smiley Of Portland, who
is passing several days with relatives
in town is able to be out after short
illness.
Tonight at the Methodist church YES
try social will be held. Ice cream
and candy will be for sale
Bert Clark has returned to his cottage
at Peaks Island after passing a few
days at his home in town
Philip Dunbar has returned to hi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
PITTSF|ELD

A helpful meeting for the women of
Pittsfield was held in Grange hall Tues
day afternoon when Miss Mary Robbins
gave a splendid demonstration on meth
DDS of the conservation of food sup
plies Miss Robbins came here under
the direction of the Extension Service
Of the University of Maine and the
meeting was held under the local aus
pices of committee consisting of Mrs.
Rufus Burns. Mrs. T. G.. Lancey. Mrs. j..
E. McMichael and Mrs. w. s. Spauding.
Many of the ladies present took notes
for future reference in canning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Fox and child of
Rangeley. who have been visiting his
sisters. Mrs. Edmund Murch and Mrs.
Chester Frost. returned home Monday
accompanied by Mrs. Murch and Mrs,
Frost
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. II Foster of Port
land, who were called to Hartland last
week by the death of Mrs Cora Shaw,
returned home Monday after a weekend
visit here with relatives and friends.
Mrs Charles Brewer and son, Harold.
who have been visiting Mr.. Brewer
and relatives in Aroostook county and
| "tIt tdI4tb " L Amy a ny iie SlIhIcSS
and death of the late Mrs. Ellen Home
/ stead. have returned home.
Earl \. Tarbell who has had en-
ployment in Auburn, is passing a vaca-
ton in town with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J. \. Tarbell. He has enlisted in
the Dingley battery Of the Milliken
regiment.
Nj. and Mrs. r. A. Conant, who
have been passing a few weeks in
Gardiner. where Mr.. Conant has been
receiving medical treatment, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. F. H. Chandler and daughter
Dorothy of Monson are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. Nutter.
Mrs Charles L. Baker and two chill
dren have returned from visit with
relatives at The Forks
Mrs. Mary Stuart of Biddeford, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Moulton, has returned home.
Mrs. Annie Murch of Freedom, who
has been the guest of Pittsf1eld Sela-
tives, has returned home, accompanied
by her grandson. Donald Murch
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Patten of Lew
iston and her sister, Miss Annie Mil
lett who have been visiting Mr. Pat
tens parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Patten, returned home Monday.
Mrs. Elmer Field returned Monday
from week. end visit with friends in
Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jenkins of Fox
boro, Mass, were in town Monday, the
guests of Judge and Mrs o. II. Drake.
They left here for a visit with rela-
tives in Cambridge.
Miss Lillian Runnals returned Mon
day from two weeks visit with
friends in Camden.
Mrs. I. E. Getchell left Tuesday for
visit in Abbott with her cousin, Miss
Hope Buxton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
BELFAST
Death of William II. Farnham,
Well-Known Newspaper Man
Native of Belfast

William H. Farnham, a native Of Be-
fast but for many years a resident of
Boston, died at his home Sunday after
an illness Of some six months, the result
of heavy cold contracted last Deem
Der. Mr.. Farnham was born here e. years
ago and has one sister living in Belfast,
Mrs Frederick E. Smythe, who has a
summer home at the corner Of Condor
street and Northport avenue, spending
the winters in Boston. For many years
Mr.. Farnham was a representative of the
Boston Post in Chelsea. East Boston ana
Revere, making his home in the former
city He is survived by his widow one
son. DR.. William Gardner Farnham, now
with the dental corps in France, and by
one daughter. Miss f. G. Farnham. The
funeral service was held this afternoon
at o'clock in Mt Bellingham Methodist
church, Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

s o'clock car. Mrs. Tozier served as
sorted cake, pineapple whip and lem
onade.s
Fred Fish has gone to Pine Point
for an outing.
Mrs. Albert Seames is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Story of Bemis.
Mrs Lucy Pooler and children of
Brewer are the guests of Mrs. Pool
er's mother, Mrs. Ellen Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Flood visited
Island Park Sunday.
Joseph Foote, who enlisted in the
navy some time ago, has been ordered
to report for duty not later than July
IS.
john Salmond, a member Of the Boy
Scouts, accompanied some of the Wa
tcrville Scouts on sail Monday down
the kennebec to Boothbay.
William Bowen has returned from
a visit with Belfast relatives.
Clyde Pendergast who is at a train
ing camp 1t Salem. y. H. visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Fender
CAST Sunday.
Nellie Simmonds has returned from
SlOneE d1ler passing rev weeks al
the home of her grandparents.
Mrs. Max Foster and little daugh
ter Zelda arc the guests of Mrs. Fos-
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs, George
Smith at Caraan.
Miss Nesta Higgins. who has been
visiting at the home of Bertram Hig
gins. is the guest of Waterville rela-
tives.
Mrs J. A. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. E.
W. Towle and Ralph Towle called re-
Gently upon Rev. and Mrs, David E.
Henley of Nassalboro.
Miss Marian Grafton left Friday for
4 visit with relatives in Thomaston
and vicinity.
Mrs Charles Downs has been enter
tanning her little granada lighter, Cora
Helen Chase Of Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bailey accompa :
MED by Nj and Mrs. Ivan Hodges OF
Benton. were calling Sunday on friends
in Sidney.
Clement Downs passed Sunday at
his home in this place.
Elliott Adams of WaXerly, Mass. has
been for few days the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs f. W. Towle.
Mrs Harry Elliott and son George
of Albion were calling Sunday upon
friends here.
George York had the misfortune to
/. lose horse Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
Mrs. Fanny l. Lovejoy
CContributed.)


When the writer of the Book Of Pro-
verbs concludes his description Of wor-
thy woman he ends by saying: Let her
works praise her in the gates
When Mrs. Lovejoy went out OF the life
Of her home and friends on july IL. sorrow
fell upon them There is no compensa
ton for such a loss. Fond memories AMI
religious consultations only serve 10 ac-
centuate the po!gnancy of separation and
loneliness.
Fanny Colcord Low was born in Water
vile March q, 1857. the fifth child of Ira
Hobbs Low and Ellen Mandana (Caffrey)
Low She always lived in Waterville and
both in private and public life was re-
spected and admired. II one were to speak
Of her qualities of heart and mind which
endeared her to men and women one
would name the spirit Of helpfulness,
kindness Of heart. Of word and manner,
never 70 &c forgotten.
Her married life was long and happy.
The 18th anniversary would have been
celebrated next autumn.
In the Unitarian church. where she was
a faithful and devoted member, she Will
be greatly missed Her interest in the
ideals of the Unitarian faith was not a
superficial or transient feeling but deep
and abiding loyalty, founded upon appre-
citation and understanding.
One who loved her and was with her
when she passed into the Great Silence
said: "She went away in the dawn"
Among the words of faith and consola-
ton read by her minister Rev. Frank
L. Phalen, al her funeral service on July
10 were the Sd Psalm and selections from
the Gospel Of John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

there may be found a large 49,,
room and the necessary equinr.".
for efficient work. During N. Il.
whenever a spare moment NAV
found each lady in her own hou. ~.
or sews in order to properly conn, .'s
big draft army with the Httls 60
forts not provided in the regular So
ment. Three graduate nurses live =.
kent's Hill and are planning N =.
lively cooperate in hospital and a..
training.
With the men devoting extra a..
to agriculture and the women pla,,'.'
ar increase in home canning. me ~
will 90 its part in the food produ,,,o-
campaign and with the women l..r.
ing the essentials OF nursing ana :.
voting themselves to preparing -,
ptal supplies. Kent's Hill is c.r,si.,.
doing her bit in the war crisis.