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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
AUTOMATIC STOKER
AT CENTRAL MAINE
FARMINGDALE PLANT

Inc war has not halted improbe-
nents in all directions as is shown w
the installation at the Farminedale
plant OF the Central Maine Power
Co.. OF an automatic stoker. This. as
labor saver. is a great invention
and Is reported to be giving good
satisfaction at the plant The coal is
ted down horizontal carrier which
projects in over the creates. The
thrust pushes by the .eges and drops
the coal into and over the fire. The
CRATE bars are inclined down from the
carrier on either side and are alter
nately moved by the shaft, thus dis
iributing the fuel over the whole
area. The ashes fall into pan and
then into the basement pit and are
blown out onto the ash heap, several
hundred feet away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
FLAeG HOUSE TORN DOWN
Land on Winthrop Hill Purchaser
by F. w. Spencer. Has Been Nicely
Graded and Makes Attractive
Lawn

ssd"u
noticeable Improvement has been
made IN the Fagg lot On Winthrop
hill since the house and lot were sold
and the old house torn down The
property was sold by Lewis A. Bur-
leigh Tor the James Flagg heirs. IN
der his license from the probate
court, to F. W. Diplock of this city
who mad the building taken down
and the land nicely graded. Mr.. Dip
lock has recently sold the land to F.
W. Spencer who owns the property
north IF the Fagg lot, and this well
graded lawn with big embank-
ment on the west side is certainly
attractive.
Of the James Flagg heirs, for
whom Mr.. Buireigh sold the proper
ty, Greenwood c. Fiagg Of this city
was the principal owner
The following story regarding the
sale Of the Flagg property was con :
tanned in the Lewiston Journal #
Aug. 20. last:
What has long been known as the
House of Mystery" in the Capital
City has at last been opened to the
gaze Il the American public. The
property has been purchased and the
historic old homestead is now being
dismantled.
1t is known as the Fiagg house at
q Winthrop street. about half way
up the perpendicular hill that leads
from the business thoroughfare. The
house is two and half story
structure, 113 years old, owned by
Greenwood c. Flagg, now II years
of age. and former manager OF the
old Dirigo baseball team that swept
everything before 1t in its triumphal
trim Through Massachusetts, In 1859.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Mrs. AIbertina Hinckley

Mrs. Albertina Hinckley died early
Saturday morning at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Augustus Brann, 81 Har-
,ison avenue. Her age was "a years.
She leaves two grandsons, Pvt. Har-
old Hinckley of &. Battery. 129th
Field Artillery, A. +. F.. and Carl
Hinckley Of Randolph. Mass; two
sisters, Mrs. Augustus Brann OF Car
diner and Mrs. Sophia Meserve OF
Randolph. Me, and two brothers,
John Page OF .Attleborc Falls. Mass,
and James Page of Chelsea. Me The
funeral will be held Tuesday after
noon at $50 o'clock. 7 he intermcnt
will be N the Searics .Iills cemetery,
Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Melville w. Wight, local agent for
the Cleveland tractor reports the sale
OF two Saturday, one TO o. f, Brown
Of Riverside and one to the North
Wayne Tool Co. of North Wayne.
Farmers in this vicinity will be inter
ested to know that the Oliver Plow
Co. has arranged for demonstrations
all this week of their plow and will
use the Cleveland tractor. The first
demonstration will take place this
morning at the farm of 0. E. Brown
of Riverside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
SCH. RICHARD
is FLOATED

Chatham, Mass. Nov. 17.-Tne
three masted schooned. Louise 81.
Richard which grounded Friday on
Stone Horse shoal lay safely at an
Choir today near Stone Horse light
ship waiting for a favorable wind {,
proceed. She was fioated from hsr
dangerous position at high tide las-
night with the aid of the coast guard
crew from Monomoy Point station.
Apparently she sustained no dam
age. She was loaded with lumber
from GulDort Tor Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
CONDITIONS ARE
| IMPROVED
, IN HOLLAND

London. Nov. Authoritative
dispatches received from Holland to
day show that the situation in that
country has considerably improved.
The disturbances and excitement
had not died cut completely but the
situation was well in hand. The
Queen drove out Thursday in an open
carriage. She was chccrcd every
where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

We wIst 10 express our apprecia-
h9n AID sincere thanks TO all for the
great sympathy and many acts of
sadness manifested during our re-
en' bereavement. also for the beau
f'll lo-al tributes.
MIR nj MRS JOHN w. HUNT
and AMILY
VIZ and MRS. GEO. T.. HATH
AWAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Supreme Chancellor Davis
X. of p. in Augusta Tonight
Guest of Calanthe Lodge. with Other
Distinguished Pythians and Of Sis
terhood - Occasion One Of Much
inheritance

One of the greatest events in Pyth-
ian history in the State Of Maine
will be the official visitation this Mon
day evening to Calanthe Lodge, No.
80. Of this city, Of Supreme Chancel-
lor Charles S. Davis Of Denver. Col,
on which occasion the grand officers
Of the Pythian Sisterhood.
An open meeting of Calanthe Lodge
will be held from 8 o'clock until 8.
after which the rank Of Page will be
conferred by Havelock Lodge Of
Waterville. 1t is hoped that all Pyth-
ians in the city will avail themselves
of the opportunity Of meeting the SUI
preme chancellor and other distin-
guisied members Of the order who
viii be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Ships for Trade
With Central and
South America

New York. Nov, l7-Immcdiate
assignment of ships foc trade with
South and Central Americas has been
suggested to the Shipping Board by
the United States sectiorSof the In
ternational committee OF the Pan
American organization to promote
commerce and trade relations be-
tween the United States and the
Southern republics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Closes ir Maine &onisht

Portland. Nc. Nov. 1.-THE War
Work Campaign in Maine will close
at midnight Monday. it was decided
at conference of State managers
here tonight. Towns which desire to
take advantage of the two extra days
granted by the national officers will
be permitted to do so but it will be
voluntary. Nearly so Maine towns
and cities have exceeded their quota
by so per cent. and the State is well
over its allotment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
John II. Murphy

The Heath of John Fl. Murphy oc-
Cured in the hospital here Sunday
morning. He was born in Medrrra,
Mass. about 20 years ago. He en-
listed in Co. l., 3 Mass. Cav, Jan. .,
1866 and was discharged at Gallop's
Island. Boston. Sept, %, 1865. He
was for several years a hack driver
In Boston. He came to the Homo
from Boston. April 81, 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

son Nichols and Ralph Titus, all for
merly of Winthrop.
Mrs. o. f. Stanley was a business
caller in Lewiston recently
Will TreWorgy purchased two heat
ers Of George Stevens last week
Mrs. Will Lord of Manchester was
business caller in Augusta Friday.
A. f. Titus was q business caller
in Augusta Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
LOCAL NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the Gardiner
Ned Cross Will he held in Library
Hal on Wednesday evening. Nov.
-"h AZ 30 /. " Election of officers
Nadlng Of reports by chairmen Of the
various work committee. reports of
20" al moneys have been spent.
NHS' and good speaking will fill the
f'enlng Al interested in Red Cross
WON ar" invited to attend. No
'a'e' novlS-l9-20
Nnms has opened his meat
''N'i Depot square. formerly oc-
'"'d h' Havmarkct Beef.
nov. 16-1S-19s
N'hA sale and Entertainment
'eSday afternoon and evening. Nov.
community church. novl6-1S-l3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Arthur - Robinson was n bust
ness visitor IN Lewiston recently. TAX
Ing over large consignment of furs.
VI Robinson states that the furs
'hus fsr thus season have not been
IS good as usual in quality. due to
'hc warm fail He further states that
a considerable drop in prices may be
locked for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Won TIRPITZ is
IN HIDING IN
SWITZERLAND

Copenhagen. Nov. 17.-Admiral
Won Tirpitz. former minister Of the
German navy End the man who was
chiefly responsible for Germany's in
tensive submarine campaign, fed to
Switzerland Immediately after the
revolution in Germany broke out, says
the Frankfort Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
TELEPHONE 37.W

4, than many times the offering Of
some. Yours may be {, mite. If it is,
| please remember that it will be just
as gratefully received and just as jul
| diciously expended. Are you ready
fer the question Will the ayes have
|, or the nOeSI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Ttn epcclai peace service held
sunday morning At the Free Baptist
'hurch was well attended and re-
suited IN nin0 candidates for bap-
'.m \ this meeting plans for an
al-1ay THANKSGIVING service were
aud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Harrington. Beedie

Lyle Z. Harrington OF Augusta and
Louise Beedle Of South Gardiner
were married Saturday evening at
the Free Baptist parsonage. Rev. y.
A. Walsh officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
Another Banner Week at johnson
Opera House Beginning Today
Vivian Martin, Gladys HuIette,
CREIGHTON Hale and Pathe News.

Another Banner Week at johnson
Opera House Beginning Today
Vivian Martin, Gladys HuIette,
Creighton Hale and Pathe News.
Eleven Reels
Vivian Martin in the Paramount
picture. Her Country First" Glad
vs. Hulette and Creighton Hale in
the Pathe feature, For Sale" and
the Pathe News makes a bill of
eleven reels to begin the week with
today at tn Johnson Opera House.
Next Friday and Saturday finds one
of the best bills at the Coliseum eV-
er shown in Gardiner. Its the great
Griffith picture. The Great Love"
with an excellent cast Of photoplay
stars, namely ROSEMARY Theby.
George Fawcett. Lillian Gish. Rob-
ert Harron. Henry Walthall. George
Sigman, Gleoria Hope and Maxfield
Stanley. You have seen all these
stars In "A Birth Of Nation" and
Hearts Of the World" Grifdth's
productions are all big ones and this
Is no exception. The Hearts Of the
World is booked here as are the
following big sensations my
Four Years in Germany" "Tarzan
Of the Apes" 1.-The One Woman" and
Edith Carvell, the Woman the Ger
man Shot" with Julius Arthur. the
great star Of the speaking stage, in
the lead. Watch for big bills at the
Johnson Opera House all this week
and prepare for THE Great Love"
next Friday and Saturday.-Adv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

All persons interested in having a
Class in first aid to the injured are
requested to meet in the Red Cross
rooms over the post office at 100
o'clock. The class will be open to
both ladies' and gentlemen. This is
an exceptional opportunity to obtain
valuable knowledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Beds in four unoccupied rooms in
the Lenox House, a lumbermen's ho-
tel on Washington street. Bangor.
found in blaze by firemen Friday
afternoon, while Francis Jones.
woodsman from Canada. was running
about the hall in a drunken frenzy.
He was arrested on a charge of ar
son and was given a hearing Satur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Wheeler
arethe happy parents of a baby g.rt
born at the Augusta General hospital
Friday. The young lady weighed 9
pounds and has been named Gwen
dolen Muriel,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Tho fl'l text of the Industrial Acct
4Sr' COMMISSIONS decision in the
1,c n thIlcs +. Marks Va. the r.
p H,lzaUd 60 will ne found in the
>,t. House department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

The Ladies Ald OF the FIRST Bap-
ts' rtlreh VIII meet Wednesday af
prnoon instead ~ the customary
rlesday. With Mrs John Mari. Ran
deIpt y larg" attendance is request
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Miss Frances Bonsal, Ridgefield
Park, \. j., returned home Sunday,
after passing a few days in this city
as the guest OF friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mrs Flzaz Winslow. widow OF the
Ate Alfred & Winslow of Richmond.
died In thls CIV Saturday. aged -
,eirs Tho remains were sent to
Portland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Raymond Canton. U. S. n, who IS
stationed at Bumkin Island, Boston.
Mass, passed the weekend at The
home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Canton, Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Thomas Worster. U. S. n, who is
stationed at Newport, r. l., passed
the weekend with his wife and par
ents at the Hailowell House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Tho annual inspection Of Heath Re
ref Clrps will bc held Tuesday eve
r,ng a. g. \ Il. hall Supper will be
served at 50 o'clock. All members
arc r,4 .cstcd to contribute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

-,. u .r-, Martin aud children
..4 iu.. 90 Augusta. passed
...... ,.ta tn, f,.mo,'s father. a.
. t.tr W,si Gar 1rc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Private Stanley NJ. Howell. who
-,s been passing a fve-dav furlough
l. tho guest II Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
p Marsou. Pittst"n. has returned 20
camp Upton. y Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Miss Agnes Dearborne and Miss
Leila Dearborne of Sabattis are the
guests of Mrs. William H. Heath,
Wafer street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

A regular monthly meeting Of the
Hallowell Firemen's Association will
be held at 7.3O this evening. AL:
members are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

N., ill,c Parsons. a student at
p,,e, t..i,so passed the week lend
atm t.I moth Mrs Hattie Par
,or. West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

The ladies of the Methodist church
will meet at two o'clock this after
noon at the Red Cross rooms to sew
for the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Nh. and Mrs Lester Longfellow
welcome to their home a daughter,
Ruth Eleanor, born Nov. Is, weight
Il pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

,.... NImdn was a Weekend
Lewiston and attended the
L-.Ds.I.a u-.n game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
FROM HALLOWELL

The Universalist Ladies' Aid will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs
John Robinson. Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Adie, Mr.
and Mrs. Harrison Wintringham of
Brookline called on friends in this
city Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

.,tIrnI Bates has returned
p.rc.r. whore she has been
my lIendt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

....-ge sanford Of Litchfieid was a
In Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Bath. passed the week end at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Nj. Tho sleeper 81 Portland was
vD,N ud guest az the home OF
NJ ,ud MIR l.. Y clark. Main ave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

.r " DeTratus of West
.... VA among the out-of town
IA Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mrs. Chas. F. Turner Of Brunswick
was week end visitor in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

t. g. EiIildgc and two chill
..,r .,n SATURDAY for visit with
~ 90 orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mrs. Chester Stevens passed the
weekend with friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

...ar Talbot. I :. \, located at
,i.,.r,-. Mae b, enjoNing = brief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

L. L. Grover of Boston was bust
ness visitor in this city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mrs. Z. S. Cook of portland passed
the week end with friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

y.,,n 1avlor returned Saturday
,rar Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

of Jamaica Plain. Mass, are visiting
relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mr. and Mrs. r. f. Sands Of Bos-
ton were week end visitors in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mrs. Della J. Dearborn of Sabattus
has moved her household goods %
this city where she will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

,s Harry l. Mitchell is visiting
,-erd. Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS
OFFICE DEPOT SQUARE -rElEpHoNEa7w

,,, carroll Church is passing a
-n IL his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Hanson Of
Portsmouth. n. H., passed the week
end with friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Mr. and Mrs G. H. Gatchell of
Monmouth were in this city Sunday.
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Joe Bolan Of Bath was recen.
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lilly.
Wilder street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Jimmy the Bottle" ''Shor, y
Stokes, wind River '-no-they' re
not naw breakfast foods, or cigar
rettes, or safety raZors-nothing IF
the sort. They're characters in Roy
Stewards rewest photoplay, in which
the star makes d brilliant attempt
at COOKING for the boys at the ranch.
but gives up and hands the griddle
cakes over to Jimmy -hit-the Bot =
tie. And then along comes Bob
Alters and his wife. And Bob had
consumption. and Red Saunders de-
cided to cure him. But he hadn' t
counted on getting mixed up in so
many scrapes by doing it. And what
do you suppose it was that made that
jury decide. to acquit Bob Algers
A fly. No. we shant tell you any
nore-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Willard Harding. who is employed
at Bath. passed the week with
his family in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

T.. r. Flanders of Lowell, Mass,
was calling on friend3 in this city
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

William Wolcott Of Boston was
among the business visitors in this
city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Washington, D. c.. are visiting
friends in this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18

Miss Harriette Goldman of New
York City is the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Adele Wyman. of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

Ray Stewart in THE Fly God, Tri
angle Production; Allies War Re
view" and Triangle Comedy; Fran.
els X. eushman in Metro Produe
ton. and the Fourth Chapter oil
Hands Up. Wednesday ano
Thursday; Watch Out for "The
He'll with the Kaiser, Thankssiv
ing Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-18


Mrs. Chester Stevens passed the
weekend with friends in Lewiston.
L. L. Grover of Boston was busi-
ness visitor in this city Saturday.
Chas. Stevens, who is employed in
Bath. passed the week end at his
home in this city.
Mrs. L. S. Cook of portland passed
the week end with friends in this
city.
Mrs. Della J. Dearborn of Sabdttus
has moved her household goods %
this city where she will reside.
Joe Bolan Of Bath was a recen.
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lilly,
Wilder street.
Willard Harding, who is employed
at Bath. passed the week with
his family in this city.
Mrs. John Denys and daughter Of
Washington, ID. c., are visiting
friends in this city for few days.
Miss Harriette Goldman of New
York City is the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Adele Wyman. of this city.
--------
William Wolcott Of Boston was
among the business visitors in this
city Saturday.
T.. r. Flanders of Lowell, Mass,
was calling on friendJ in this city
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs G.. H. Gatchell of
Monmouth were in this city Sunday,
calling on friends
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Hanson Of
Portsmouth, n. H.. passed the week
end with friends in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement S. Holden
of Jamaica Plain. Mass, are visiting
relatives in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. r. f. Sands Of Bos-
ton were week end visitors in this
city.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-05
Experts at Denver Stock Show.

Denver.-Included in the formal
program of the stock convention are
the names of DIR. E. w. Nelson, chief
of the federal biological survey; Louis
D. Hall, of the bureau of markets;
c. R. Garner, Amarillo, Texas, and
william L. Morley of Datil, N. M. The
above named were not in the tenta-
tive program issued few days ago.
The opening day. Jan. 10, includes the
presidents address and the formali-
ties of organization. OF particular in
terest to stockmen is the report of the
market committee, scheduled for the
morning of the second day, and the
report of the National Advisory Board
and committee on forest reserves and
grazing lands, to be made in the after
noon of the same day. Brief addresses
on livestock conditions in the various
western states will occupy the morn
ing of the third day, while the after
noon will be devoted to committee re-
ports, resolutions, election of officers
and the selection of the next place of
meeting.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-05
Raises $4,000 to Drill Oil Wells.

Sterling. = Citizens of Sterling
raised $4,000 to drill a well near the
city upon ground that geologists have
approved The drill is going down
rapidly and the holders in the COM
pany are confident that before 1918
is very old that the drill will pierce
oil producing sands. The theory Of
oil in the Sterling district has been
expressed by geologists for many
years, and these men determined to
find out if the theory was true.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-05
Cowboys and Girls Have Big Dance.

La Junta.-The City of La Junta
was attacked, invaded and captured
by a formidable band of country peo-
pie who proceeded to light up the
largest hall in the town and hold the
annual cowboys ball. 1t was one of
the prominent events of the holiday
season. Over 500 invitations had been
issued, but the latchstring was out
to all stockgrowers, cowboys and cow
girls.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-05
Two Masked Men Hold Up Freight

Denver.-Boarding the caboose of a
westbound Moffat freight train at
Crescent, about thirty-five miles west
of Denver, two masked bandits Sun
day held up the members of the train
crew and marched them forward to
the engine, where they searched the
fireman and engineer and relieved
them of their valuables and then es-
capped.