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Evening star., 1924-11-28
HAS BIG EDGE ON RIVAL
In CLOSENESS OF RACES
Younger Circuit Frequently Has Had Titles Won
With Percentage of Under 900, While National
League Figures Are Much Higher.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

EW YORK 28n all the National League his
M championship but with
centag 1915 Philadelphia grabbed it from Bo
ton with percentage of 592 Boston had $40.
whch Philadelphia
the fact that he the first pennant for Philadelphia
Philadelphia referred him
another miracle ball George Sangs first
the 1914 had
taking the July a.
lowest margin actually New York and
Brooklyn In 1900 the Brookyns the with
while 1922 the Giants finished with
figure which fell New York
Evening star., 1924-11-28
TY COBB
Remaker of Base Ball
Surprise 4:$ !: :s::::: s:ss :: :? e.: s:S:
CHAPTER XVII,

| necessarily change 10 meet the at
tack. Things have to equalize, OF
come as near as possible to equal
iZing.
Cobb had noticed. after entering
the major leagues, the base runners
circled the bags, touching the outside
corner or stepping on the center of
the bag in passing. He decided that
he could gain great deal more by
changing this system and touching
the. bag on the inside corner This
would save at least three steps, and
three steps mean great deal in
stretch of 80 feet-the distance be-
tween bases.
Touched Inside Corner.
Cobb practiced this. Going from
| the plate to first he touched the in
side corner of the bag as he made a
sharp turn instead of the wide,
sweeping turn. He stayed near
direct line between the two bags, and
when he touched the next side It was
again on the inside corner, and so on
to the next one. He eliminated yards
of waste running and actually les
sened the distance between bases.
Later on players all adopted this
style, touching the bag on the inside.
In running bases Cobb was always
credited with basing his attempt on
the manner in which the outfielder
handled the chance. That Is only
partly true. 1t is. as a matter of fact,
a half truth. Cobb started his dash,
depending on the situation in the
cutfield: but after he was on his way
he depended on the infielders. And
he did not judge his opportunities by
the position Of the infielders, but by
the eyes of the man covering the
base toward which he was advancing
Most infielders deceive the runner by
their pose. They stand in a position
meant to be misleading. Often an in
fielder who is waiting to take a
throw Will stand with his hands
dangling at his side, or hands on his
hips. Also, he will not be standing
in the direct path Of the ball, but
turned partly sideways. The object
is to lead the runner to believe the
ball has not been thrown, to slow
him up. The runner slows. The in
fielder suddenly leaps into action, but
then it is too late for the runner to
squirt. Many runners have been caught
because they were sucked in" by the
false position and attitude of the in
fielder. Cobb learned how to over
come this ruse.
Evening star., 1924-11-28
HENIGAN is HOME. FIRST
IN BERWICK MARATHON

BERWICK, Pa, November 2s.-
James Henigan. Boston, yesterday
won the fifteenth annual Berwick
marathon over mountainous 9L
course in 49 minutes. 13 2-5 seconds.
William Kyronen of Helsingfors,
Finland, was second in 49:41 2-5, and
John Bell, Syracuse University, third,
in 50:38.
Twenty-four runners started.
Evening star., 1924-11-28
w here You Bought
i h G q " er O a t

Two Saturdays ago we opened
the Bargain Annex with sale of
1000 Mems Overcoats that broke
all selling records. And here
after, we dare say, the Bargain
Annex will be Familiarity recalled
as the place where you bought
the coat
Wonderful as was this overcoat
sale-this sale tomorrow of 1000
suits at $19.75 is just as good, ex-
cept that we only have half as
many suits as we had overcoats,
which means it will pay you to get
here when the doors open at 9:15.
Evening star., 1924-11-28
CLANCY REGISTERS K. O.

PHILADELPHIA, November 2S.-
George *. o." CLANCY of Baltimore
knocked out Ray Mitchell Of Phila-
delphia yesterday in the fifth round
with left to the jaw. Chaney's nose
was broken.
Evening star., 1924-11-28

kenesaw NJ. Landis, missioner
of base ball, receives q salary OF
$4,000 a year.
Evening star., 1924-11-28
TOmOrrOwS
Chapter XXv1IIs Nine Slides.

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Canada and Great Britain by North American q
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
Local Guardsmen
To Send Two Teams
To the State Shoot

Two teams OF men, one represent
Ing each of the two national guard
companies in this city will be entered
in the Maine state rife and pistol
contests which will be held the last
OF this week and the first Of next al
the state rife range at Auburn.
The boys representing the Head
quarters Company S6th Infantry
Brigade OF which Captain Lester NJ
Hart IL the commanding officer are:
First Sergeant Elliott c. Goodwin
Sergeant John b. Kingsbury, Ser
geant Robert b. Morton. Corporals
Harold Story, Arthur Freeman, Ken
meth Savage, and William c. Brann
and Privates Carroll Varney, Will
liam F. Helm. Clifford Amazeen,
Manley A. Haskell. Pearl Gilley and
Lafayette Rancourt.
Co. F.. 103rd Infantry under com
mand OF Captain Frank b. Sprague
has entered the following men: Lieu
tenant William Doyle. Corporal John
Turner. Privates Henry Vieulleux,
Arthur Daniel. Fred Daniels, Gamble
LeClair, Arthur Cloutier. Leo Les
sard, Robert Allard, Leonard Bick-
ford. Herbert Leonard, Ralph Estes,
Alfred Jacques, Ernest Tardiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
RICHMOND

CORNER-Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Meserve and Mrs. NJ. B. Gordon were
shoppers in Brunswick, Monday.
Ora Robinson Is visiting his sis.
ter. Mrs. c. E. Berry.
Miss Emily Rideout Of Bowdoir.
ham passed Tuesday with Mrs. n. L.
Rowe.
R. E. Northey was a visitor in
Rockland, Tuesday.
Mrs. J. w. Hartford was the guest
Wednesday of Mrs. John Porter and
Mrs. o. NJ. Hatch.
H. o. Hartford, who has been with
his brother the past few weeks, Is
now in Rochester, n. H. for a short
time.
John Grant is entertaining his
daughter and family of Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Addie Libby and Miss Alice
Libby of Portland are visiting Mrs.
Harold Lancaster.
The condition of Mrs. B. r. Temple
who is critically i'll at her home re-
mains the same.
Miss Eva Libby of Portland is Wis
iting Miss Lena Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dingley were
called to Lewiston Saturday by the
death of a relative.
Thursday the grangers met at the
hall FOR cleaning up day and clean
cd the building upstairs and down.
The first and second degrees were
given a class OF seven candidates at
the regular meeting Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
Two Fined for
Motor Law Violations

After pleading guilty to a charge
OF reckless driving, Peter Dufour of
Lewiston paid a fine OF $15 and
costs of $40 when arraigned before
Judge Cony in municipal court
Tuesday morning. The offense oc-
cured at about 8 o'clock Monday
evening on the Augusta Waterville
highway and the arrest was made by
state highway policeman joel Le-
Bell, who testified in court that the
respondent was driving on the
wrong side OF the highway and that
he was proceeding at a rate of speed
in excess of 40 miles per hour. Du-
four was also alleged to have passed
another automobile on curve,
while he was under the observation
of the highway officer.
James J. Byrne OF Cambridge,
Mass, pleaded guilty to a charge of
speeding and paid fine OF $40 and
costs of S.. The warrant in this
case was also sworn out by highway
officer Lebell. The offense occurred
on Monday night on the Bangor
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
COOPER'S MILLS

George B. Mcclellan s. Of v. No.
90 and Auxiliary No. 4 held their
regular meeting Aug. 10 with a good
attendance. At this meeting The
Division President, Margaret Cole
man Of Brunswick, was present. She
gave us a very interesting and help
full talk which was appreciated by
all sisters. Next meeting will be
Sept. 2. All members are to be pres
ent TO make arrangements for our
fair that we are to have.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Croxford
gave a farewell party Aug. 90 To
their friends as they are soon to
leave for Jefferson to reside. There
were thirty-four present though 1,
was rainy. This was a jolly and
plucky crowd to drive SO far on such
a night. Seven autos drove from
Augusta, Chelsea and Togus but
they found a very cordial welcome
awaiting them. Refreshments Of ice
cream and cake were served. At a
late hour they departed, wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Croxford success in their
new field of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
EAST WINTHROP

Mrs. Groves Of Richmond visited al
her daughters, Mrs. Ernest Hewet,
last week.
Mrs. Eta Hewett has gone t.
Massachusetts to visit her sons, v
H. HeMett, of Roslindale, and Lin
wood Hewett, at Marblchead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dysart and
little daughter of Waterville visited
Mrs. NJ. T.. Kilbreth recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colby Of Top
sham, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Trask
Mrs. Mabel Morton and son, Charles
of Augusta, were guests at E. K
Tobey's over the week end.
Orris Vose of Greenwich, Conn
has been visiting his cousin, Mrs
Lillian Foster, the past week.
Mrs. Lydia Moers of Vienna has
been visiting Mrs. Belle Hewett.
Marvis Beaman who has been Wis
iting here left for his nome in Taun-
ton Mass. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Colby of Top
sham and Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Tobey
motored to Somerville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Batchelder and
son. willard, visited relatives in
Gardiner Sunday.
Jesse Cushman of Paris Hill, who
has been visiting relatives in this
place, has returned home.
Mr.e and Mrs. J. G. Cushman, Mr.
and Mrs. Perley Alnslee and son,
Cushman, motored TO Owls Head
Monday.
E. w. Myers, who has been staying
with his family at Robbins Point,
has returned to his nome Everett,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
ST. ALBANS

Mrs. Nelson Giles and two sons of
Haverhill, Mass, are guests of II. B.
Hilton.
Rev. Roland Farnham, who has
been staying with his mother, re-
turned Monday to his home in Vas
salboro.
Mr. and Mrs. William Blaisdell
and two children, who have been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Lucas, started last Friday for
their home in Goffstown, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stone and four
children, who have been guests at
Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Coles, have re-
turned to their home in Belmont,
Mass.
Mrs. Carrie Vining has gone to
Dexter to care for Mrs. Abbott.
Mrs. Julia Jones of Dexter is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Martha Boyn-
ton.
Mrs. Florence vining, who has
been passing the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Annie Vining will re-
turn to Manchester, n. H., next FRI
day.
Mrs. Sadie Fallows and son, Sam
uel, are visiting her father, w. Q.
Hilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
HOLD WATERvILlE DEPUTY MARSHALL
FOR ASSAULT ON FEDERAL OFFICER

AZ the result of an alteration at
Wateryiile on the night of August IL
in which police officers of that city.
Federal officers and two young men
OF that city were mixed up in a
prawi, george II. Simpson of Water
vile' deputy marshal of the police
department and Alton G. LaChance
also or Waterville were arraigned
before United States Commissioner
SANFORD L. Fosg here Tuesday on
charges Of forcibly assaulting a Fed
eral Prohibition Enforcement agent.
Both men were held in the sum OF
$1,000 to await the action of the
grand jury at the September session
OF the United States District court.
Joseph L. Barney, also OF Waterville,
arraigned in connection with the
alleged assault, was discharged.
According to the testimony pre-.
scented at the HEARING before Judge
Fogg. Joseph. L. Valley, q Federal
Enforcement agent, on the night OF
August IT was standing by a lunch
cart in Waterville. talking with
Charles Nadeau. 1t was brought
out in the evidence that Valley was
developing a case. It was alleged
|. that LaChance came out of the
lunch cart in an intoxicated condi.
ton, began heaping abuse on Val.
ley and threatened to lick him.
At this juncture 1t was claimed
that Mr.. Nadeau led LaChance away
then Barney interviewed and tried to
separate LaChance and Nadeau
Omcer Quirion Of the Waterville DO
lice arrested LaChance and Valley
the Federal officer. started to hand
cum the prisoner but later desisted
and followed the policeman and his
prisoner to the Waterville lookup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
WINTHROP
does.

At the Sunday morning service at
thei Friends church, the Indian prin-
cess Watawoso sang very sweetl-,
and her appearance was a great ad :
dition to the mornings program OF
music. The Christian Endeavore: e
were present from the Y. NJ. c. A.
camp and enjoyed the service. In
the evening no service was held at
the church, all joining with the En-
deavorers in their open air service in
the grove on the shore of the lake.
Mrs. Alfred johnson of Portland is
the guest Of friends in town.
The date of the fair to be given by
the junior department of the Meth
odist Sunday school, will be Sept A.
instead of Sept. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Morton
and daughter, Henrietta, and sons,
Paul and Richard, Of Woodfords
were callers Sunday at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Hamblen.
Mrs. Margaret Foster is the guest
of Mrs. Hattie Whiting of Monmouth
for few days.
Horatio Bates, who has been in the
Augusta hospital. is at the home of
George Smell at Fairfield. Mr.. Bates
was formerly resident of Winthr op.
H. s. Wiley of Portland is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Everard
French.
Mrs. Grace Moore returned to her
home Monday after passing two
weeks at her old home in Hartford
Albert Seamans has accepted a
position as instructor of English and
athletics in the high school at Mans
field, Mass. and will leave, town
Monday. His many friends wits Hill
success,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
CHELSEA

Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Lilly and grand =
daughter, Ida, are visiting relatives
in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Ralston attend
ed the funeral of relative Sunday
in West Gardiner.
Charles Caldwell Of Lynnfield
Mass. is the guest of his nephew,
George Caldwell.
Mrs. Louise Caldwell is nursing in
HaAowcll
Mrs. Moses Clement and son of
laurence.
Messrs. Charles and David Lau-
renee of Pittston were recent guests
of their niece, Tilla Laurence.
Mrs. A. p. Norton, daughter Ivy
son Peter of Washington, ID. c., and
sister. Miss Grace Thompson, who
have for the past week been visiting
their brother. w. X. Thompson, went
Sunday to West Gardiner to spend
n week with j. w. Thompson after
which they will return to Boothbay,
where they are passing the summer.
Mr.. l.: l.. katon of North Cam
bridge. Mass, is the guest of w. X.
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley English. son
Earlon and daughter. Helen Of Ran
dolph were Sunday callers at W. X.
Otis Katon and daughter Of Lynn,
Mass, We're Sunday callers of friends
here and in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27

At this latter place. Deputy Mar
shall Simpson told Valley that he was
under arrest, charged with brawling.
In the resulting mix-up LaChance
slipped away from his captor and
struck Valley. Valley drew his club
and attempted to defend himself
but did not strike LaChance. They
clinched. and at this stage OF the
turmoil, Valley showed his badge to
Deputy Simpson and told the Wat
erviilo officer that he was q Federal
agent. Deputy simpson did not seem
greatly impressed and is reported as
saying, II don't give damn for
that thing"
Valley and LAChance were both
placed under arrest and confined in
the WatervilIe police station, but
Valley was released the next morn
ing without q court appearance.
Seth May of Auburn. Prohibition
Director for Maine, was present at
the hearing. w. w. Gallagher,
Special Assistant District Attorney
represented the government, and
the respondents were representa- by
Attorney Frank Plumstead OF Watt
erville.
At the conclusion of the hearing
Seth May, Director OF Maine, issued
the following statement:
IT want 1t understood that persons
who assault or interfere with any
Federal prohibition agent or per-
son assisting him in the execution of
his duties. will be severely dealt
with
These men enjoy In full the pro
lection afforded by the United States
government to its officers. It is a
most serious offence and heavy pen
alties are provided. 1t Is an attack
on the government itself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
CAN THE FUTURE
sBE FORETOLD @I

Realizing that this city has been
oysrrun with pretenders under the
suise Of clairvoyancy, palmistry and
splrtualIstic mediumship.
Knowing that many people are only
too anxious to visit a genuine clair
yoyant, palmHt If they were first as
nired Of reliability and truthfulness.
therefore, ! agree to tell each visitor
ANYTHING they may wish to know.
This is not done TO catch business or
ihs rif-raff. but to show those who
have money to spend, where to 60 for
reliable information.
Emerson can tell you the names OF
tour friends and your enemies, those
who are true and those who are false.
lie can tell YOU the secret thoughts OF
your husband. wife or sweetheart; the
names Of those who are secretly doing
you harm, undermining your business
or causing you despair.
Emerson removes all evil influences.
fsuntes the separated, though thou
sands OF miles away. and causes happy
marriage vita HE one of your choice.
Lost ones are found, buried treasures
located and your hearts desire grati-
fed
You who are now In trouble. can you
mt see how it all might have been
avoided by proper Information.
Degrading business affairs, legal
documents, speculation. insurance, In
feStoents, losses. matrimony, dom stic
relations, diseases, real estate. travel,
patents, law suits, mining. etc, etc,
my advice IL worth untold value.
He has helped thousands. Why not
YOU Remember the opportunity OF
today may be the fortune OF tomorrow.
lon owo II to yourself and those de-
pendent on you to consult Emerson Mt
o'nce and get an insight as to your des-
tiny.
Protrastina,ion Is the thief of Time,
tomorrow may 10 too late ESQ come
noY-Don't wait).
Hours 9 r. II. to 8 p. NJ. Daily ana
f1s,Sssea Sundays
Low fee 81 aud $500
II West Crescent St. e., Augusta, NE.
Aurei.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
NORTH AUGUSTA

The North Augusta Grange fair
committee is requested to meet at
the grange hall Wednesday evening
at 7.3O. All grangers who are in
terested are also requested to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Taylor
and their daughter. Mrs. Arthur
Ericsson and Mrs. Ericson's daughter,
all of Beverley, Mass, and Mrs. Elias
Taylor of Winchendon. Mass, are
visiting their brother, Edwin Taylor.
The Journey was made by auto, Mrs.
Elias Taylor has not been to Maine
for 16 years.
Cecil v. Lovejoy is having a hous.
built on his lot which he purchased
at Newlapds.
Recent callers upon Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Taylor were Mrs. Taylor's
brother, David Perkins Of Rome,
Lester Brown and Merton Dudley.
Perley Sawyer Is passing week
at Lakeside where he is enjoying the
meetings which are now being held
Mr.. Parker of Vermont, who has
been passing two weeks with his
brother, w. s. Parker, has returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
MONMOUTH

Professor Chase of Bates college
preached Sunday morning at the
congregational church in the absence
Of the pastor, H. c. Bryant,
Rev. B. P Bender of Rowland sup
piled the pulpit at the Methodist
church Sunday morning. He preach
ed very helpful sermon on person.
al service.
There will be a business meeting
OF the officers of the Methodist
church, of the Missionary society.
and of the Ladies' Aid Tuesday eve
ming at the chapel.
/. b. Harrington of Newton, Mass,
Is the guest of w. F. Lord.
Miss Minnie Pert of Boston was a
recent guest of Mrs. Harold Smith
and family.
Miss Pauline PettingilI was a re-
cent guest of Rev. and Mrs. Percy S.
RidloA in Portland.
Rev. and Mrs. l. A. Bean attended
DoIand camp meeting last week and
are passing several days on the camp
ground where they have cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Burgess and
daughter, Bernicc. went to HarpS-
well last week for a short outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Smith and son.
Clement, were recent visitors in
Richmond.
Miss Mae Hughes. who Is training
at the Central Maine General hos
pltai, Lewiston, will return home
Wednesday for two weeks vacation.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will serve a baked bean sun
per Thursday evening at 6 o'clock
at the Grange hall.
Mrs. Mary Kelley and son, Merle.
who have been the guests of Mr., and
Mrs. c. T. Bragdon for the past week.
returned to their home in Greene :
vile Saturday.
Mrs. l.. T. Shorey returned Satur-
DAY from a weeks visit with rela =
tives in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
German Campaigner
Uses Airplane

Berlin, Aug. CA. p. by maiD-
Foreign Minister Stresemann holds
the record among European states
men for the number of airplane
flights made during the last few
months in connection with the per-
Torrance of his duties. He has been
making frequent speeches in the pro-
vinces this summer, chiefly explain
ing Germany's stand on the question
OF reparations. and he always travels
by air.
Travel by train is slow, and fur
thermore Mr.. Sresemann says he
has found that flying has very
stimulating effect. He sometimes
delivers two or three addresses q day
in different towns, making the jump
from one locality to another in an
airplane assigned him by the govern
ment aviation authorities. He is ac-
companied by one of the best avia :
tors in the German service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
War Veterans Found Under
Influence Drugs By Police

An unfortunate case came to the
attention of the Augusta police de-
partment, Tuesday evening. when 1t
was necessary to take into custody
a man who gave his name as Fred
Wing of Skowhegan. The man was
found in the waiting room OF the A.
& X. railroad and was in a stupor.
which 1t was believed was due to
drugs. He is a veteran of the Span
ish and World Wars, and he was
given Accommodations at the police
station Tuesday night and efforts
will be made this morning to secure
admittance for him at the National
Home. where he may. receive much
needed medical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
CANAAN
Canaan Grange

Canaan Grange met In regular
session, Thursday evening, Aug. 21st
This was the first meeting after sew
eral weeks vacation and there was
a good attendance. Applications for
membership were received and the
regular routine of business followed.
The Lecturer presented an interest.
ing program: F. e. williams en-.
tertained with several burnoreus
readings. Songs by the choir, piano
duets by Lettie Tester ana Dori,
Jewell. Readings by Ruth GoSd.
ridge and Sadie Nasen we're also en-
1oyed. A harvest supper vas serysd
in the dining room, after which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-27
PALERMO

NORTH-Mrs. J. r. Joncas, who
has been visiting at w. A. Blais-
delrs for the past week returned to
her home in Lowell. Mass, Saturday.
Mrs. w. A. Blaisdell and daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. G. stone, made a BUSH
ness trip to Belfast, Monday.
The picnic Of the Union Sunday
School was held in the Prescott
grove, Friday, and it was enjoyed
much by all.
About seventy people sat down to
q fine dinner furnished by the ladies
of the community.
Charles Turner has moved his
family to Waterville.