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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Fair Play Will !.
Endure, View COsd
Magee at Lewiston

Lwiston, Me-, Nov. u
Ethics of fair play and spO'
ship, as planted in the your
day and moulding Of the mI
morrow will survive when
are only scraps of paper, W. 3
scrtion made by John J. ~ y
gee, track coach OF Bowooia
speaking before the Lewisgs. 4,
ell. Knights of Columbus,
night. He gave a llstol' !,
olympic games from tnelr \
back in the 9O's up to tns
time and said these gamss
farther toward pronlotlhs;.
peace than will any otner w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
.lal / !
lass8|


In this day md time when won.
ders. because OF their very frequen.
cy OF occurrence. are no longer
wondered at. they might well be
pardoned for shedding bitter tears.
The Carpenter would have a good
cry coming to him, while his friend
the Walrus would be a cold and I'M
sympathetic sort OF chap indeed,
did he not feel the most acute
pangs OF sorrow for the plight Of
his companion.
For in Florida, these days, they
are building houses without nails,
without screws and without wood
houses through which the re-
sounding whack OF the carpenters
hammer is never heard.
The first OF these new houses
without nail has just been com.
pleted at Coral Gables, the newest
and most remarkable city in the
world. The only wood used in the
construction Of this house is in the
doors and the built-in kitchen cabi.
net. 49,. -. ..e
Novel Construction Methods
This unique Coral Gables struc.
ture Is the home of ]. F. Bernet. a
retired clothing merchant Of Ell
mira. N. Y. It was planned by ].
MACK Sawyer. 4 North Carolina
architect now in business in Mi.
AMI, and its major construction is
Oh concrete slabs patented by this
architect. These concrete slabs
nave interlocking edges and the
joints are cemented with concrete.
The outside wall slabs are eighteen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
NEWS BRIEFS

Buffalo. n. Y, Nov. 12.-(AP)-
A female silver fox named Murray
Lucy Dalton, owned by the Murray
Fox Farms, of Traverse City, Mich,
today was awarded the grand sweep
stakes championship of the Ameri-
can National Fox Breeders Associa-
tion's show which is being conducted
here.
Last years sweepstakes champion,
Borestone Incompatible, from the
Borestone Mountain Fox Company's
ranch at Onawa, Maine, went down
to defeat early in the competition.
Princeton, N. J., Nov. 12-(AP)-
preparation for what will be the 50th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
The Gift

Have you found out about that
man were considering for publicity
Director" asked the big movie pro-
Queer.
He lied about every detail of his
past experience" answered the inves-
tigator. He has never been to COL
lege, as he claimed. He was not the
manager of the Bulletin Advertising
Agency-only copy writer. His
statement that he resigned from the
Kelig people Is absolutely false. He
was fired for lying. He
Grab him quick!" yelled the pro-
|ducer, excitedly. Hes the bird we
wantH'-American Legion Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
This England

II am English born and bred" an
nounced the political candidate. my
father and grandfather were English,
my wife is English, my works are in
England and my workpeople are all
English. I stand before you as an Eng
lish candidate"
And then a plying voice came from
the audience: 20, man, hae we nae am
beetion ava ?"-London Sporting and
Dramatic News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
working Mans Friend

yes" said the delegate, II was the
working mans friend"
But you don't do any work" sug-
gested the man with the horny hands.
No; not at present"
"And You never did any work"
That's true. You see, what the
working man most needs is work. and
I am too much of the working mans
friend to run any risk of taking work
away from him. '-Philadelphia In
ouirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
SAVE TIMBER IN
TIMINGTON FIRE

Limington, Nov. 12.-Valuanie
timber was saved from destruction
Yesterday when bad fire gained
Roadway in the Benjamin Small pas
ture, west of Davis brook. Several
men responded to an alarm, ana
some remained during the night 10
guard against the fire breaking out
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Cheer MitchelPs Mama

New York. Nov. 12-(AP)-Hisses
and boos came from 200 wartime av-
iators at an Armistice Day dinner
last night when a telegram was read
from Adjutant General Davis refus-
ing permission for Colonel William
Mitchell to attend. The demonstra-
ton was heard by many radio listen
ers.
A telegram from Colonel Mitchell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

saying that he could not be III
guest, was cheered. The POD
graphed President Coolidge
endorsed unequivocally Nj
position in his courtmartial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
The Latest

We are told that the small print
rear auto sign: IF you can read this
you are too darn close" is now en-
graved on gold pins worn by the
f1appers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13
Woman Hit by
Automobile, Dies J.

Keene. n. H, Nov. 80 = i
Emma G. Shepardson die s Il Il
lot Community Hospita1l, 4 \
this morning as the resuis ~
received last night from tSghil
bile driven by Leon A. nj
Keene. Mrs. Shepardsons sins
gain consciousness a1tel - b
Mrs. Shepardson was ny 5rrts'
identified until a few HUI
she died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

meeting between the Princeton and
Yale football teams was practically
completed at Princeton today when
Coach Bill Roper sent his men
through hard signal drill. The team
will entrain for New Haven tomor-
row morning and will hold a brief
practice in the bowl tomorrow after
noon. The night will be spent in
Lyme. There will be 35 team mem
bers, eight coaches and six managers
to make the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

New Brunswick, N. J., Nov. 12-
(AP)-The Rutgers University foot
ball squad of % was scheduled to
leave for Worcester tomorrow morn
ing where they will meet Holy Cross
on saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

2 the Walrus and the Car
penter, OF alice in Won
derland" fame, could go
strolling hand in hand
a long tho Florida sooooo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

"Now, children" said i'd, f y
teacher, "can any of YOU ins'
a greater power thaiI lid
Eyes, ma'am," crleu
eagerly. tell sts
every we'll you may 'sD
replied the teacher. .oxpst
IAN ace,r was the un'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-20
FOOT REMEDIES
DYSPEPSIA
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60c Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ....44c
Pc Charcomints lee
Doc Eatonic $50
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PILE REMEDIES


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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
JEFFERSON
Estates, $525,915

Population, 914 Estates, $525,91s
1t is supposed that the town OF
Jefferson was settled first in 1870
and that 1t gained its plantation
name Of Ballstown from John Ball
tho first settler, although there is nc
record of who built the first log
house and thus made permanent set
tlement.
AS early as 1892 the question of
incorporation was agitated, but it
was not until February %. 1907, that
Jefferson was incorporated the 166th
town.
The name of the town is supposed
to have come from that of Thomas
Jefferson. who at that time was
President of the United States. Ira =
dition says that the name was sug-
gested by Jonathan Trask, one of the
men active in town affairs and q
great admirer Of President Jefferson.
1t is recorded that in the year 1911
there We're raised 1929 bushels of
wheat and 3249 bushels of Indian
corn.
Jefferson is situated in Lincoln
county, 20 miles northeast of Wis
casset. 1t Is on the daily stage line
from Augusta to Waldoboro. Lum-
bering and farming are the chief
industries followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MANCHESTER
Population, 4s5

Population, 435 Estates, $341.e14
Manchester might well be termed
the patchwork town Of Maine in that
1t took parts Of five different towns
to make 1t when it was incorporated
August -. 1850. In the laying out
of the town. territory was taken from
Augusta, Hallowell. Litchfield, Read
field and Winthrop. 1t was first
named Kennebec but due to the con-
fusion Of this with Kennetunk it was
later changed to Manchester. It lies
four miles Southwest Of Augusta and
great part Of the town borders
Lake CObbosseecontee, one of the
greatest inland summer resorts in the
State. Here also is beautiful Ham
mond's Grove, fine pine growth
ideally fitted for summer homes. In
1879 L. H. Hammond erected several
cottages. allowed others to build and
built a cafe on the grounds. He also
kept boats for pleasure. In the
spring OF 1891 Colonel Harrington Of
Augusta and others leased the grove
conditional to purchasing. which lat
er led to others building there and
on the opposite shore.
Aside from the benefits accruing
from trade with the summer visitors
the main industry Of the town Is
farming, with several places spec
ializing on poultry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

Population, 523
Estates, $2se, 157


Witchcraft held sway among the
settlers in the early days. Of Fayette
and although there were no stake
burnings or other serious disturb
ances the belief persisted and there
was much talk directed against a
certain few. The wife of John
Knowles was said to be a witch and
having the fateful power of the
evil eye" When somebody was
churning and the butter was 'long a
coming it was thought Mrs. Know
les bewitched the cream. So a red
hot horseshoe was thrown into the
churn. Straightway there was heard
a most unearthly scream, and it was
believed that the witch was so badly
burned that she suffered for several
days.
Fayette was first settled in 1878
and was called Startling Plantation.
Settlers were slow in coming and the
proprietors called a meeting to sell
lots. Among the early purchasers
was the wife of Eluathan Wing, q
sea captain who at the time was on
a voyage. She. with a child in her
arms, travelled all the way from
Readfied. following a trail by spotted
trees and bought $50 acres. paying
for it a COW and feather bed.
Fayette Is IS miles west of Au-
gusta and is connected by stage with
Kents Hill. There are several ex-
cellent water power sites in the town
and two large sawmills are operated.
! There are many fine farms with eX-
cellent orchards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
LITCHFIELD
Population, 815 Estates, 1928, 260

Adventurous hunters in 1916, with
an eye for the future, made clearings,
built cabins and otherwise improved
the section that subsequently became
the town Of Litchfield. Later came
settlers to till the soil and fell the
timber which was of a fine quality.
Purchase of the land from the hunt
ers led to disputes between the hardy
pioneers and the proprietors of the
lands who lived in New York. The
latter sent surveyors to establish
lines and boundaries and make maps
Of their possessions. The settlers,
disguised as Indians, attacked the
surveyors and drove them from place
to place. Some sort of a survey was
made however, and the surveyors re-
turned to their employers with the
story Of their hazardous undertake
ing. Later the matter was adjusted
by the settlers giving up one third
of their possessions. The town was
originally called Smithtown from the
fact that there We're numerous fam
lilies by the name of Smith. 1t was
incorporated a town Feb. IS, 1895.
The greater part of the section Is
fertile and there are many fine farms
located there. 1t is the home of
Litchfeld Academy, founded in 1S45.
There is a good system of grade
schools and adequate religious ac-
commodations. One of the big events
of the year is the Litchfield Fair
with splendid exhibits which draws
people from many miles around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MOUNT VERNON
Estates, 417,158
Population, 745

Originally called Washington
Plantation, this town at the time of
Its Incorporation, June %, 1892, was
given the name Of Mount Vernon
after the estate Of the first president.
Settlers from New Hampshire came
here in the year 1774 AMI found n
rich soil and abundant growth of
timber. There We're also number
Of ponds and the hardy pioneers.
though forced to work hard, Jared
, well.
Today there are many descendants
living here of the early settlers who
were noted for their honesty, integ-
rity and religious spirit. Especially
was the resourcefulness OF this COM
munity, in common with others in
the Kennebec Valley manifest in the
year 1915, when the "heavy freeze"
destroyed all crops in June and later
in August heavy frost played havoc
with garden stuff. Fortitude held
sway and conservation Of food was
practiced in order to weather the
hard winter ahead. In this connec-
ton 1t is related that one Theodore
Marston had corn to sell, being some
what more fortunate than others, and
when pressed to dispose Of it at fancy
prices elsewhere, replied you can
buy of anyone who has tt must
sell my corn to poor people who have
no money, 1 will trust Them" and he
did.
Mount Vernon is situated 20 miles
northwest Of Augusta and is con-
nected by stage with Readfield Depot
There is a griSt mill and several
sawmills in the town, but the main
industry IS farming, many summer
visitors are attracted by the pic
turesque scenery and many beautiful
ponds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
CHINA
Population, 1857
Estates, $723,454

reputation, iEof 6SedteSy &fEo,foS
Linked with the early history of
China is the efforts Of the society of
Friends who chose this spot as we'll
as several others in Maine to further
the faith and foster the cause Of
education. Ell Jones. an early resi-
dent of this town and who was the
Friends pastor as well as a mission
airy, initiated the move that later
eliminated in the establishment Of
Oak Grove Seminary.
China was first settled in 1774 and
was known as Jones Plantation, be-
ing a part Of the original Kennebec
purchase. While the privations of
pioneer life were augmented by the
early events of the Revolutionary
period, the abundance of game and
plentiful supply Of fish from the
many bodies of water, preserved the
lives Of the settlers.
February 3, 1896 the plantation
was incorporated town and given
tht name of Harlem. Portions of
Harlem, Albion and Winslow were
incorporated under the name of
China. Later in 1922 the remainder
OF Harlem was annexed by China.
China is Is miles northeast Of Au-
gusta on the w. w. & f. r. r. The
soil Is well adapted to farming which
is the principal industry. There Is
also gristmill. sawmills and a can
ming factory. The town has a goodly
share of lakes and ponds which help
to make the scenic beauty spots that
attract an appreciable number Of
summer visitors. a girls summer
camp Is located here. There are ade-
quate school facilities and due at
tention Is given to the religious and
social phases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
SIDNEY
Estates, &88, e63
Population, 958

population, 958 Estates, $488, 1868
A tract Of 10000 acres practically
free from waste land and the mini
mum In water surface, makes the
town of Sidney one Of the best farm
ing sections in Kennebec county.
Here for many generations have
lived descendants of the early set
tiers. and like them. content with the
environment and the living afforded
by. diligent tillage of the soil.
Sidney was settled in 1850 and was
formerly a part Of the great Vassal-
boro grant. 1t was incorporated the
18th town in the province Of Maine,
January 80, 1892. Originally a dense
forest, it Is now practically clear of
timber due to the great activity of
saw mills in the early days of the
community. Many of the ships
launched on the Kennebec river were
built Of timber cut in this vicinity.
Although the practice Of keeping
slaves was not generally prevalent
in the early development Of the Ken
nebec valley, at least one settler.
Abial Lovejoy owned quite a number
OF negroes and 1t Is told that when
word was received by Squire Lovejoy
that Massachusetts had passed an
act freeing the slaves, he called two
Of the oldest-Salem and Venus-and
offered them their liberty. Salem's
answer to the squire was you've
had all de meat, now pick de bones"
Sidney is 10 miles north Of Augusta
and well built highway insures
easy access to the cities Of Augusta
and Waterville. Farming. is the lead
ing industry. A boys s6mmer camp
sponsored by a New York man is
maintained during the summer
months. There Is a we'll organized
school system and the churches rep
resented are the Baptists, Metho-
dists and Friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
WAYNE
Population, 45S
Estates, $335,539

reputation, 700 Estates, $335,539
The town where river flows both
ways. A broad channel acting as an
outlet to Androscoggin Pond empties
into the Androscoggin river. This
channel which is known as Dead
river has the singular ability of flow
Ing both ways. A rise in the An
droscoggin river resulting from local
rains in the White Mountains ranges
will set the current back into the
pond for several days. while quick
rains in Central Maine will excite
the sluggish water and send it rush.
ing into the Androscoggin.
Wayne was settled in 1878 by set
tiers who called it New Sandwich in
memory of their old home Sandwich
on the coast of Cape Cod. Job Fuller
was the first to come and later other
families made the journey until at
the time of Incorporation, Feb. II,
1898. there was nearly hundred
families. The town was named
Wayne after the Revolutionary hero,
some Of the towns pioneers having
fought under him.
LAUNDERING and farming were the
early industries and later, particu-
larly during the civil war period
there was great activity in manufac-
turing with mills running to capacity
On profitable contracts. Aside from
farming, the main industry of the
town at present is a large plant for
the manufacture of various kinds of
tools which have a world wide sale.
1t is 16 miles west of Augusta and
connected by stage with larger
places. Several beautiful lakes and
ponds and wonderful scenery attract
many summer visitors,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MONMOUTH
Estates, 1884, 020
Population, 1872

Population, 1872 Estates, $ss4,o2o
Glowing accounts Of a most fertile
region Astounding in fine grass ana
encircled by a chain OF lakes well
stocked with fish. told by Thomas
Gray. hunter and trapper, to neigh
bors led to the settlement Of what Is
now the town of Monmouth. This
was in 1878 and the settlers ca49e
mainly from New Meadows, a part
of Brunswick.
The early settlement Of Monmouth
Is story Of much uncertainty over
title to the lands and the settlers at
divers times were subject to much
hectoring on the part OF proprietors
who soug..t to extort large sums for
holdings that had been improved. 1t
was Incorporated as town January
| 20, 1892 and named in honor Of the
battle Of Monmouth. N. j. where
General Henry Dearborn, a Revolu-
| tionary General had distinguished
himself. lie was an uncle OF
| nephew by the same name who was
identified with the early history OF
the town.
laundering operations were the
main activities in the early days OF
the town and many large saw mills
were built on Wilson and Cobbosee-
! contee streams. Mills are still main
! tanned for lumber to make boxes and
barrels for apples. the region being
particularly noted as a fine apple
belt. Other industries are canning
factories, a moccasin plant and a
grain and grist mill.
In Monmouth is also located a
state fish hatchery, Monmouth
Academy, incorporated In 1903, and
several summer hotels and camps
for boys and girls. 1t is 16 miles
southwest of Augusta, on the Maine
Central railroad 48 miles from Port
land. At various times in its his
tory, 1t has been called Freetown.
Bloomingborough and Wales.
, One Of the big events looked for
ward to each year not only by the
townspeople but many hundreds
throughout the Kennebec valley, is
the time honored Monmouth fair.
Actuated by keen but friendly
spirit of competition the residents Of
the region strive to Guido each other
in the production OF monster veget-
ables, bumper yields Of grain crops.
rearing of sleek horses, cattle and
swine. No small part Of the fair Is
| the home work display and here the
efficient housewives come into their
own.
Monmouth is one Of the most en-
terprising towns in the county with
a citizenry the progressiveness Of
which is tempered by the coriserva-
/: tism handed down by honest, indus
trious and God-fearing ancestors. A
; fine school system and attention CIV
en- to the religious place attest to the
fine character Of Monmouth towns
people.