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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
X. K. X. Leader in Accident

Eugene FarnsWorth of Brunswick,
ku kluX Khan organizer, bruised and
cut one leg severely Tuesday afternoon
when his automobile overturned on the
highway between Frceport and Bruins
wick. He was taken to the Hotel Eagle
at Brunswick for treatment and was to
go later to his home in Portland.
Gives Wife Fortune-Bankrupt
Stocks and bonds of various compa-
MES amounting to about S1,500,000
were given to her by her husband. Jo-
&cph Coram, soon after they were mar
ricd in 1901. Mrs. Margaret Coram tes-
tilted Tuesday at a hearing on his VOL
untary bankruptcy petition before
Judge John II. Hill Of Portland, referee
in bankruptcy.
Boston Man Fined at Saco
Jess Huston of Boston, who has
been at Old Orchard, was found
guilty and fined 5000 and costs and
sentenced to serve three months in
York county Jail when brought be-
fore Judge Chesley in police court at
SaCo Tuesday to answer charges of
Illegal possession. He appealed and
furnished $500 cash bail. Sheriff
Haven Roberts and eight deputies
visited the beach late one night re-
NtllpN anu otlHSu eight quarts Oh
Scotch whiskey at the house Of the
Boston man.
Child Drowned in Mill Pond
At North Monmouth, Monday aft
ernOon at about o'clock, Elinora
Piela, little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William Piela of this village was
drowned in the mill pond near her
home. The child had gone to the
brink of the pond to do some wash
ing for her doll, and it is thought
that in falling she struck her head on
n stone. the temple being bruised.
She was discovered by her older
brother John Piela DIR. c. NJ. Rand
lctte was summoned at once but all
efforts at resuscitation failed. She
is survived by her parents, two sis
te-s Nalena and Portia and four
brothers John. Leon. Edward and
Carl. She was nine years old.
Held For Assault On Girl
Daniel +. Mcneil, 60, of 2O4 Main
street. Lewiston, for many years
prominent in real estate business,
was arrested and held by the Lewis
ton police department Tuesday
morning on the charge of attempt
cd criminal assault on Hattie Lam
caster q l2-Ncar-old girl VINO mas
been working for him for few days.
Her home is 123 Spring street. Au-
burn. The attempted assault is al
legged to have taken place Friday
morning in McNeil's Office on Main
street. Pending invetigsation by
the police Mcneil is held at the sta
ton without bail. Franklin Fisher is
his attorney.
Dies As Result of Accident
IN accident at Johnnie's bridge,
Loclic's Mills, Bethel, occurred Mon
day night. A car from Rumford
went off the bridge and Miss Edna
Thompson of Rumford Centre was
drowned or ided from injuries in
less than an hour after the acct
dent.
Injured I'm Auto Accident
An automobile SmaSh-up occurred
on the road just beyond the fish
hatchery in Monmouth, Monday af-
tcrnoon. One of the occupants of the
car. Tom Ellis tof Tacoma, was
slightly injured and Harry Fox. 4
travelling salesman, broke his collar
bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward Of Sidney
Gre visitors Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

All the banks in Augusta will be
Fo:ed the entire day Friday out Of
aspect to the late President Hard.
hg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-09

Thursday, August 9, 1923.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-09

OIOCkS and DonuS OF various COmpa-
MES amounting to about S1,500,000
were given to her by her husband. Jo-
Soph Coram. soon after they were mar
ricd in 1901, Mrs. Margaret Coram tes-
tilted Tuesday at hearing on his VOL
untary bankruptcy petition before
Judge John II. Hill Of Portland, referee
in banliruptcy
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Silo Filling-I am prepared to
fill any silos in the community
with Fordson ~power.-Damgaard
Thygesen. Askov. 25w52-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06
ORCHARD AND GARDEN
Sept s to l5.)

This years fruiting canes Of
raspberries should be cut out now
and burned.
Plant fruiting trees and shrubs
in the yard. They are good orna-
mentals and are useful as food
plants.
Keep all weeds from going to
seed. II will be easier to care for
the place next year.
Shrub planting in the fall is
sometimes successful, but should
not be attempted this year unless
we have plenty of rain.
A few hyacinths, tulips and
daffodils and crocus do not cost
much, but planted in pots now
and cared for until next spring
will brighten the home a great
deal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

For Sale-A good second hand
organ. Price Sl2.-Emil Ander-
sen. Askov. 25w1-lt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06
ASKOV

The F. Clarey Nielsen family
drove to the Twin Cities Sunday
and spent Labor day at the State
Fair.
Mrs. Carl f. Sorensen and her
brother, Carl Jensen, left Mon
day to spend a few days at the
State Fair.
Mrs. Amos Smith and son, Ny
ron, of Menominee, Wis, came
here last Thursday for a weeks
visit at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. M. Simonsen.
Miss Vivian Wege of Duluth,
has come here to spend the fall
and winter at the home of her
sister, Mrs. A. G. Danielson,
while her parents are in Canada.
The Paul H. Miller family who
have been visiting here at the
home of Mrs. Miller's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig Mosbek, re-
turned to their home in Chicago
on Labor day.
Rev. S. D.. Rodholm returned
home last evening from his two
weeks trip. principally to Iowa
points, in his mission as presi.
dent of the Danish Lutheran
church of America.
On account of the Askov Band
being short two players N. f,
Schwartz and Fred Constantine
of Sandstone, helped out with
the playing at Kerrick Saturday
the former on cornet and the lat.
ter baritone.
The Peter Lilleberg family
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Swenson
and daughter, Muriel, and Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Johnson. all of Du.
luth, visited at the Hoganson and
Lindstrom homes northeast OF
town, Sunday.
Emil Christensen is substitute
ing as rural mail carrier on Route
No. l during A. M. Simonsen's
vacation of two weeks which
commenced Monday. Mr. /. and
Mrs. Simonsen together with
their guests, Mrs. Amos Smith
and son, Myron, of Menominee
Wis, are taking in the State Fair
this week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Eye Doctor Coming-Dr. f. c.
Roberts, optometrist, will be at
Askov Hotel, Wednesday, Sept.
10. Glasses fitted that will re-
lieve all eyestrain that causes
headache, dizziness, floating
spots, nervousness, sore and in
famed eyes, cross eyes, cataract,
etc. 38w1-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06
WANT COLUMN

RATE cent per word per inser'
tten. Minimum. IS eents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Don't neglect a trip to the
woods for nuts this fall. II is
lots of fun and the nuts will come
in handy many times next winter.
A butternut and walnut tree
would make a good addition to
the home planting.-Le Roy
Cady, associate horticultural,
University Farm, St. Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

For Sale-"No Hunting AL
lowed signs. Sent prepaid to
any address for SC each: 6 for
25c; IL for SOC; rs for $1.O0. No
mail order filed amounting to
less than 25c. Stamps accepted,
&c or 1c variety.-Askov Ameri-
can, Askov, Mimi. 33w52-3t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Piano Lessons--I will be in
Askov at the F. Clarey Nielsen
home on Tuesdays of each week,
prepared to give piano and har-
mony lessons.-Hazel M. Hog
lund, Finlayson. Teachers GER
tifcate and diploma from Mac
Phail School of Music.
37w1-1ts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

For Sale-A team of work
horses, weighing about $500 lbs;
harness, truck wagon and sled,
1000 feet of dimension lumber at
$18 per thousand.-Ed j. Beav-
ems, 5 miles south of Bruno.
33w1-1t*.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06
NOTICE

My wife. Alice Peterson, hav.
ing left my bed and board,
hereby give notice that | will not
be responsible for any debts OF
obligations incurred by her.
Dated at Willow River, Mimi,
Aug. 28th, 1923.
Ed Peterson.
39w52-3t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Askov Live Stock Shippers will
ship live stock as soon as enough
consignments are received for a
carload. Notify ]. p. Sorensen or
Hans H. Sorensen, shipper.
27w1-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

For Sale-A bargain for cash,
80 acres 81 miles east of Kerrick,
5 miles east of Duquette, some
Improvements. Make me an
offer.-Gordon Barnhill, Route /,
Digger, Ind. 30w51-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches, schools. societies. lodges
etc.. for the purpose OF announcing
meetings where no admission II to
he charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Wanted to Purchase--Some
small Hampshire pigs. Write or
call on Carl H. Degn, Askov, q
miles northeast of the village.
25w1-lts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-06

Ottende September Fest af-
holdes at Ungdomsforeningen
og Dansk Folkesamfund Sendag
den Ode September. Pastor Rod
holm holder Hestpradiken !
Kirken ON Formiddagen. Fest
en- j Parker begynder Kl. 2 Efter-
midday, med Taller at Prasterne
H. c. Strandskov og S. ID. Rod
holm. Katie faces frit pm Mid
dagen. Kaffekande og Hopper
medbringes. Efter Talerne og
ON Aftenen severes Katie for
sc pr. Kop; Lunch l0c. Aften-
program XII. 8 med Musk at
Askov Musk Korps og Under
holdning at forskellig Attest
komiteen.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

were good. He heaved the first be-
fore the camera men had a chance
70 get a "click" at him, so again
he footed the rubber, and posed like
"ole reglar."
Flags Flying All Around
Besides the Lawrence banner. flags
and pennants were strung ali
around the stands, and there were
decorations Of bunting here and there.
The Chestertown lads got a run in
the opening frame as result of err
rors by Barchet and Captain Heder-
man. They Tailed another in the
third on an error, single and a field
er's choice. Bradford, who started
on the hill for Washington, held the
naval lads at bay until the fourth
when he weakened and got wild, and
made a gift to a brace of tallies. A
wild pitch with the bases loaded, was
responsible for one. and free pass,
again with the sacks occupied, meant
another counter. Bradford then re-
tired in favor OF Simmons. The Mid
dies had a big time of it in the ira
ditional lucky. seventh" Four sim
giles, and a sacrifice fly had brought
in two runs, and with two on, Harris
cleaned UP by fine drive between
contre and right gardens. Simmons
was again hit hard in the eighth, the
middies collecting a trio of runs.
The visitors also punched three hits
for one run in the eighth.
Some @Firsts" OF The Game
Peterson was the first Navy pitcher
TO work on the new grounds. The
first ball pitched to Griffith, of the
Washington College team, was a
strike; likewise the second. Griffith
was then safe on first through Bar
chefs error, which was the first made
on the new grounds. Captain Heder-
man miscued soon afterward.
The first safe hit on the new ground
was the triple made by Gordy, of the
visitors, in the second inning. The
first Navy man to hit safely was Mills
WIN SluSieu III lliS Navy . HaiA Vi lhS
same session. The first home run was
the circuit drive by Harris, in the
seventh inning, which scored two run
ners. Harris, the first batter up for
the Navy, drew base on balls.
The first putout was credited to
Zimmerman, the Navy backstop. who
caught Dumschott's pop fly in the first
inning, and Peterson, Hederman and
Carney figured in the first assists
when they ran down Johnson between
The first grounder handled clearly
was by Mills, when 'Cavanaugh sent
one to him in the second session.
The first man to fan was Caring
ton. of Washington, in the second in
ming. Zimmerman went the same
route for Navy in the same inning.
Ward was credited with the first
and only sacrifice hit of the game, as
we'll as the only stolen base.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
SOUTHERN SOILS UNTAPPED;
WEALTH LURES PIONEERS


with the climate ranging from
mild temperate to subtropical, an
abundance of rainfall and long grow
ing seasons, the possibilities for agri-
culture and stock raising are I'M
equalled," the report adds. "Practic-
ally every kind OF soil is found in this
region.
mississippi is one of the. great cot
ton-producing districts Of the world.
but it has few textile mills. Ken
lucky is notable for the quantity and
quality of its wool production, but
only small part of this raw material
is used within the State There are
vast deposits of fine CLAWS suitable for
the manufacture of white porcelains
and many kinds of tiles and pottery
10 be found in different parts of this
section, but most of this product is
shipped north TO be made up in the
factories there. Vegetables and fruits
are grown, and may be more extern
sively grown to better advantage in
these States than elsewhere in the
land, yet there are comparatively few
large canneries and preserving plants
in the south. Sugar cane is one of
the native crops, but syrup factories
are few"
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

CHICAGO. Apr. 12.-Casting about
for new fields 10 conquer, the hardy
pioneer of the west and middle west
has turned his sight southwark. and
the tide of pioneer migration is in that
direction, according to a survey just
completed and announced by the
bureau OF development OF the Illinois
Central Railroad
with approximately one-third. Of
the arabic and grazing territory de-
veloped at the present time, the trade
and wealth of three southern States
Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana
TODAY exceed that of Holland. Belgium
and Denmark" says the report.
The riches that are yet untapped
in these States, when brought into
full productiveness, will make this
part OF the country one of the opulent
empires of the world"
THE south has awakened from its
ancient languor.' continues the re-
port. 1T is eager to enter the arena
of the busy world and strive for the
rewards OF commercial achievement.
The industrial development of the
Mississippi Valley has been backward
Less than 80 years ago the first lum-
herman penetrated the hardwood for
ests Of the lower Mississippi. Drain
age was one of the early problems.
But it has been within the lust decade
that the development Of the wonder
full resources of this section began in
earnest"
The report then goes on 20 point out
the advantages of the section, where
it says, the most. fertile soil in the
world is to be found even more fer
tile than the valley of the Nile
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
WORDS OF WISE MEN
n s the heIght Of AID 70 conceaI az

II is the height of art to conceal art.
Hope springs eternal in the human
breast.
When ones proofs are aptly chosen,
four are as valid as four dozen.
BE calm in arguing. for ferceness
makes error a fault and truth dis
courtesy.
a miser grows rich by seeming
poor--an extrayagant man grows poor
by seeming rich.
We shosld never remember bene-
fits we have conferred nor forget
.fayors received
al human virtues increase and
strengthen themselves by the practice
and experience of them.
A man who is always well satisfied
with himself is seldom so with others,
and Others are as little pleased with
him..
Our alarms are much more numer-
Gus than our dangers, and we suffer
much oftener in apprehension than in
reality.
The man who has nothing to boast
Of but his illustrlous ancestors is like
potato-the only good belonging TO
him is underground.
The life Of an artist is one of
thought rather than action. He has
to speak Of the struggles of mind
rather than the conflict of circum-
stances.
1t viii often happen when n thing
Is originally wrong that amendments
do not make 1t right, but more often
do as much mischief in one way as
good in another.
1t is special trick of low cunning
to squeeze out knowledge from mod
est man who Is eminent in any sci
ence, and then to use it as legally ac-
CURED and pass the source in total
silence.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
ABOUT LOVE

Life is just one thing after another.
Love is just two things after each
other.
There is nothing. lovers enjoy more
than a moonlight night. unless it is
n night when there is no moon.
The one thing n man enjoys about
a love affair is that he has found
someone at last who believes every
thing he says.
The ideal man only exists In the
mind of a woman before she marries
him.-London Opinion.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
TRY TO WORRY


If your baby won't wake you at
night.
II your hair isn't fallin' out fast
enough.
IL the cook wants to stay with you
forever.
II your boss keeps asking you out
to lunch.
IL your chickens are laying too
many fresh eggs.
II neighbor insists upon giving
you theater passes.
If your boy insists upon getting
perfect average in school.
If the head waiter ut a swell joint
insists upon greeting you by name.
IL the ticket seller at sell-out in
sistS upon getting you second row
seats.-Chicago Herald and Examiner
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
BIRDS, BEASTS, INSECTS

The canvasback duck gets all his
food by diving.
The egg of an ostrich Is equal to
twenty-five hen eggs.
The average life of the camel is
twice that of the horse.
The carpenter bee burrows and
builds rows OF cells in solid wood
The reindeer fawn is strong and
feet of foot a few hours after birth.
The microscope will reveal the fact
that the mosquito has twenty-five
teeth.
Il think the long skirts are so
graceful" Yes, I'm knock-kneed
too."-Washington Star.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

Left on bases-Navy, IL; Washing
TO. {. Two-base hits-Carrhgton.
Three-base hit-Gordon. Home-run-
Harris Sacrifice hits-Ward, Mckee.
Stolen base-Ward. Struck out-By
Peterson. 5; by Bradford, 8. Bases
on balls-off Bradford. z; of Sim
mons. l. Wild pitches-B Bradford. 3
Umpires - Aubrey (behind platel !;
Hughes, ION bases). Time hours.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

Lawyer latter farmer had unfolded
his easel Now you're sure you've
told me everything whole truth /?
Farmer-Certain sure. My old wo-
man she says, Tell him the truth"
she. says. Leave him to put in the
lies. London Mail.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
A Good Word.

Thanks" is a short word.
II can be pronounced by those who
are determined to try.
II costs little.
1t pays dividends.
Seems surprising that more people
DO not invest.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

The lame ducks of Congress are
now looking out for jobs at which
they can earn $500 a year with as
little effort as they are accustomed
to.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

There are all sorts of foolish ways
to spend money, including that of the
Massachusetts man who offers $4,000
for automobile license No. 1.-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12

Another advantage in being poor is
that when you are charged with muir
der you seldom have to wait very long
before you are tried and sentenced :
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
MEXICAN PROVERBS

To the hungry no bread Is dry.
A book that is shut makes no
scholar.
A cat in gloves will never
catch rats.
Flies cannot enter q closed
mouth.
A good laundress washes the
shirt first.
He who never ventures viii
never cross the sea.-Boston
Evening Transcript.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-12
CROWD ATTENDS
DEDICATION OF
LAWRENCE FIELD

the seventh inning that they began
TO hammer the opposing pitcher and
put the game on ice. In that ses-
sion. they batted in five runs, includ-
ing homer, with two men ON, and
gathered more in the eighth by clev-
er singles. All OF which proved a
rout for Washington.
Spectators Praise Stand
The new field stands. having a seat
ing capacity of nearly 10000. con-
ceiyed b. Rear-Admiral Henry B.
Wilson. superintendent. received high
praise from the several thousand
spectators who witnessed the game
The dedication was with simple, but
appropriate ceremony The entire
regiment OF students. headed by the.
Academy band. marched from the res
arvation proper. and soon after being
seated. sang Blue and Gold" battle
song of athletic combat. Com. Thomas
r. Kurtz, commandant of midship-
men, and president of the Navy Ath-
letic Association, started hostilities
by tossing the first ball over. In
fact, he pitched two, and both efforts
were good He heaved the first be-
fore the camera men had a chance
10 get a "click" at him, so again
he footed the rubber, and posed like
"ole reglar."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-20

mon occurrence to find the towns set
ting aside a day to fight tug-o'-war
to decide the better of the two fac
tions This harmless method is now
the prevailing mode of settling all ar
guments ] have witnessed many a
contest in my nine years over there,
and | tell you it is a neNer-to- be-for-
gotten sight to see 10 men on each
side pulling their hearts out for their
particular groups, many times strain
ing every sinew and muscle in their
bodies to the breaking point for long
periods at time
When ! organized the Baquion
school. OF course l introduced the
popular game of baseball. The stu
dents were ready to take up this won
derful American game, and l assure
YOU chaps they could play. The ma
tives do best on infield work, and some
develop good pitchers, mostly south
paws. Today the baseball game is be
coming the national game of the Phil
ippineS.
Il shall never forget the first NOV
ing picture SHOW given TO the natives
of our community. Many. and in fact,
all seeing the movies for the first
time, could not be made to believe
that this was not the work of magic
power. Some scattered TO the hills
afraid to look on.
Another distinct group of natives
is the lighting Moros. They are known
as the lighting Mohammedans. They
are born pirates and cntthroats fight
ing to kill any and every one crossing
their path. This particular group is
very superstitious. should they have
streak of hard luck, some one die
in the family. or sudden illness oc-
cur. the head of the household goes
to his priest and makes vow to die,
but. first to kill many Christians be-
fore his departure.
The largest town and seaport. as
well as the seat of government is
Manila. When during the war be-
tween the United States and Spain, an
American fleet under Commodore
Dewey attacked and destroyed the
whole Spanish fleet, and on August
10 the city was taken. the natives,
then in revolt against Spain, under
Anguilnado. continued in arms against
the Aemricans and n war resulted un-
til March. 1901, when Aguinaldo was
captured and the natuye troops dis
persed.
The treaty OF peace with Spain
left the United States master of the
Philippine archipelago. our govern
ment has exercised a protective SOW
ereignty over the island with a view
TO their whole independence. \ thor