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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
CHANGERS AT GOOD WILL.

Waterville, Deem Der s0.--A large dele
CATION of patrons of husbnndry was pres
ens OF Good Will farm today upon the &C.
casion of the dedication of the Changers
cottage. The building committee rem
dered their report through Worthy Mas
ter Wiggin, who also made extended 1e-
marks appropriate to the occasion. The
dedicatory prayer was offered by Prof
Cook of Vassalboro. Music was fur
nished by the Good Will choir, and Miss
Emma button of Skowhegan Hon.
Moses Giddings OF Bangor received the
keys of the cottage from the worthy
master as president OF Good Will home
association. Remarks were made by J.
A. Roberts, overseer Of the state grange,
L. o. Straws, member Of the executive
committee; Ansel Holway member of
the building committee; E. P. Mayo, j.
W. Kicker and others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
HOTEL PROPRIETOR DEAD.

Hallowell, December s0-The body of
II. A. Brick, proprietor of Bricks Ex-
change, was found at the bottom of q
fight of stairs leading from the sleeping
apartment to the kitchen at about 6
O'Clock this morning. The body was
discovered by Mrs. Brick who had no
previous intimation that anything had
happened. He evidently arose in the
night and started after water, as q brok-
en- pitcher was found beside the body
indicated that he fell head
long down the stairs, his head striking C.
wall at the foo t. causing instant death.
Mr.. Brick was well known as hotel
having been proprietor Of the
Park house, Augusta; Lewiston Exchange
and Dewitt house. Lewiston; Johnson
house, Gardiner; and Bricks exchange,
Hia-awp WAS ahn1't E5 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
Important Decisions Relating TO Bene-
fetal Organizations.
SOMERSET COUNTY.

The following rescript was recelSou
from the Law court yesterday:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
AN OLD STORY.
Ahe Moral of This Old Anecdote VIII Save
Reap of Trouble and q Mint of Money

Before the Brotherhood of locomotive
engineers became powerful organization
oeiora stationary engineers in some states
were required to pass examinations as
W htness for important positions, an en-
gineer, fireman and man of all work was
forced to bank his fire and stop his engine
on account of pounding. He tinkered at it
for a day or SO, but the trouble was as
Dad as ever when he started her up. He
tried again with the same result FL
nally his employer was forced to call in
more competent authority, a sortssof
jack Of all trades wss engaged. He
poked around for half an hour, frightened
nut or two, eassd some part that showed
friction and said, She'll go.'' She did
go mueh to the establishment of the on
lockers and tho tinker was asked to
make out his bill 1t read as follows:
Fixing engine, 8 so
ror Knowing how, 1910
Total, slo.5o
This anecdote has nothing earthly TO do
With Mr.. S. b. Day, of 1913 Middle street,
Engineer at the Maine Savings Bank
Building. We merely introduced him in
this manner So that his evidence will
prove that for fifty cents any citizen of
Portland who has been tinkering with
his kidneys can get them properly fixed.
knowing how will cost only the time and
trouble involved In reading this state
| ment. Here it is: He says: 6 l shall new
or fail to do all in my power for Doan's
Kidney Pills. They are valuable reine-
dy and / cannot urge their use too
strongly for anyone suffering from kid
ney complaint. My back was great
source of discomfort to me. I was often
so lame from 1t that I could not do my
work without getting on my hands and
knees. At night it was impossible to
sleep for any length of time in one posi-
ton. When the spells were very virulent
there was difficulty with the kidney secre-
tions. went to 81. Fl. Hay g. Sons
drug store, at the junction of Free and
Middle streets, for Doan's Kidney Pills.
They were highly spoken about in the
newspapers, and no one wanted assistance
| more than did at the time. They re-
iieved me from tie commencement. Be-
fore | had finished the treatment the uTi.
nary difficulty had disappeared, the back
ache had gone, and at present I an able
to attend to my duties net Inconvenience
by any trouble. Under such ciraunl-
stances 1t is only natural that I should
strongly recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills.
For sale by all dealsrs-price 50 cents
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21

Also special cut prices in lot Of high grade /
Onyx Tables to close.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21

house which add greatly to the appear
ance of bis buildings.
Mrs. Marcia Hanson is whiting in Deer
ing.
Mrs. Geo. B. Hanson has gone to North
Berwick for q few weeks.
There will be a Christmas tree at the
Free Baptist church on Friday evening,
Dec. 81. If stormy On Saturday evening.
A cordial invitation is extended TO every
one.
RICHMOND.
Richmond, December 49, Tho Kenne-
bee was frozen over again this morning.
The schooner Lygonia, which has been
loading lumber at the saw mill, passed
down river through the thin Ice early this
forenoon.
NEWFIELD.
Newfisld, December 90 The dwelling
house recently owned and occupied by
Mrs. H. j. Chellis was entirely consumed
by fire carly Saturday morning, Decen
Der IS.
Mrs. Emma Truman, from Merrimac,
Mass. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.
W. Natter.
The village schools commenced last
week, taught by Miss Wadsworth and
Miss Straw.
Preparations are being made for con-
cert at the ID e. church on Christmas
eve se
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Towle have returned
to their home in Somerville, Mass.
CORNISH.
Cornish, December 2o.-Mrs. Abbie G.
Pike, the esteemed wife of Mr. Ezra 3.
Pike, prominent citizen of Cornish,
was suddenly called away by death last
Tuesday morning, the 18th inst. Mrs.
Pike, at the time of her deato WAS to all
appearances enjoying moro than her usual
health. The day before death she was
actively engaged In Christian duties,
visiting the sick and Attending the La-
dies Aid society of the Methodist
church. The following morning she Was
heard to groan and before medical assis-
lance arrived she had passed away. Mrs.
Pike was born in l.imingtOn, and moved
to Cornish early in life with her husband.
She was q life long member of the Me-
thodist church. prominent in it's aotiyi-
ties, a constant attender of the means of
grace. She was an excellent neiehhor,
constant visitor of the sick room, and
will be sadly missed by her many friends.
The close OF her active life was very
sudden, yet 1t Was glorious with i'm
mortal hope. She had no fear of death
and expressed it but short time before
death. She laid down 10 rest and sleep
and awoke in the presence OF her Mas
ter, ''No more TO toll and weep She
leaves husband, one daughter, Mrs.
Stephen Rounds; one sister, Mrs Emily
soy, and two brothers, Asa Boothby OF
Now York, and Ansel Boothby of West
brook. The funeral obsequies were con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. G. f. Mill
ward, assisted by Rev. j. B. Sarr of the
Congregational church. The remains
We're laid to rest by saddened hearts in
Riverside cemetery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by CORES.
ponaents of the Press.
WINDHAM.


Windham Centre, Dec. so.-The High
School closed Friday for two weeks va
cation. AS there are several cases OF
measles it is hoped that by having vaca-
ten the other pupils OF the school may
escape them.
Mrs ABBA Goold Woolson will deliver
one of her interesting lectures at Memoir
ial Chapel East Windham, Thursday
evening. Dec 23d.
The principal of the High School, Mr..
T. P. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey. are spend
ing two weeks at Mrs. Bailey's home in
Harpswell.
Mr.. and Mrs Sullivan Stone went to
North Saco last week to attend the fu-
neral services of Mrs. Alonzo Hill.
Mr.. Frank Hawkes. has been having
several dornor windows put into his
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21
RECIPROCITY WITH SAN DOMINO o

New York, December S0.-The Evening
Post Gays: Senior Alcljandro Wos :
Gil, charge ad'atfairs of San Domingo.
is just back from Washington, where
he had an interview with Secretary
Sherman upon the subject of a reciprocity
treaty under section 4 Of the Dingley
tariff. 1t is understood that the initial
steps have already been taken Which are
expected to lead to mutually satisfac.
tory arrangement between both coun-
tries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-21

Five parsons were burned to death and
36 injured in fire which destroyed an
asphalt factory at Bacaiooo, Spain.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-04
Old, Young People.

People age quickly in this American life,
and instances OF preservation OF youthful
strength and vigor in mature years are point
ed to as remarkable. We are educated to
believe in early decay of physical beauty
and strength, especially in our young wo-
men, and permit the decline to continue with
passing sigh. Most women have worn
look in the early twenties, the figure loses
its roundness, the face the glow of youth,
and from that time on they age rapidly. All
this is wrong and unnecessary. Let every
body to whom this word may come, men and
WOE. en- alike, consult DR.. Greene, and learn
from his great experience the cause of your
trouble, and secure his invaluable advice.
DIR. Greene, discoverer of the famous Ner-
vura, and many other wonderful remedies,
invites consultation at his office, "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, either by personal call
or by letter through the mail, and in either
case he will give you advice absolutely free
of all charge. This offer is for every body.
old and young, rich and poor, and thous-
ands of happy people testify to-day TO the
practical nature of the experienced advice
of this great specialist and the marvellous
curative power Of his remedies. Don't be
satisfied to grow old prematurey when the
advice of this famous physician is at your
disposal for the asking, wholly free of
charge.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-04
The Republican Journal Thursday Morning. November a. 1897
Pittsfield Paragraphs.

Mr.. Benjamin Spaulding of Win
throp has been at home the past week,
visiting his family in this place and his
aged mother in Hartand, who passed away
Oct. 22d, and was buried Sunday. Mrs.
fremont Hubbard of Dorchester, Mass, is
in town visiting her sister, Miss Laura M.
Lear. Mr.. and Mrs. HI. f. Libby have been
in Boston week or more on visit Mr..
Libby will buy his stock of holiday goods
before returning home. Miss Geneva
Stevens, who passed the summer with her
aunt, Miss Ada Coffin, has returned to her
home in Salem, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Jackman of Mt. Vernon called on friends
and relatives here last week. :. Mr.. Will
liam G. Chapman of Camden is stopping
for the present with his sister, Mrs. Benja-
min Spaulding. Mr.. j. S. Davis is just
recovering from very severe cold....
Lewis F. Bracket is at home from Portland
on a short visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Bracket. Rev. Frank 6. Folsom,
who went to Colorado last spring for his
health, has so far regained it that he is able
to preach and has had call to take charge
of pastorate at Lake City. Mrs. NJ. l..
Strickland has returned from visit to Oak
land, accompanied by her sister, Miss Minnie
Lane, who will remain a short time. Guy
Perkins has recently been on hunting trip to
the vicinity of Lily Bay, and brought home
large buck. "A hunting party composed
of E. n. Shaw, d. NJ. Parks, S. r. Haines, J.
W. Manson, II. G. Hunter and +. P. White
have gone for two weeks outing to Spen
Ger bay, Moosehead Lake. Miss Nellie o.
born started for Portland Monday morning.
She intends to spend the winter with friends
there and in Gorham. IA fine set of build
ings, owned and occupied by Mr.. Freeman
White about 2 IL miles from here, We're
burned one morning recently. The son
went to the barn early with kerosene Lam
tern to do the chores. He fell-as we under
stand it-on the scatfold and got caught in
the floor, upsetting the lantern and setting
the hay on fire. Everything was burned a
nice, large house and nearly all it's furnish
ings. The family horse, which they valued
highly was burned in the barn. The build
ings were insured, but not for anywhere
near enough to cover the loss. =. Mrs. Jen-
ME Randett has gone to Oakfeld where she
will remain for the winter with her husband,
who is in business there. Mrs E. A. John
son of Waterville has recently visited her
daughter, Mrs. W. L. Parks. DR.. Nc
Laughlin and wife Of Harmony were the
guests of George Willis one day last week.
M rs. Maria Nickels, who has lived in her
brothers, l. II. Lanceys, house for several
years has moved into W. r. Hunnewell's
house on Park street. I'D. M. Parks, T. E.
B. Knowles, w. J. McFarlane, and c. F.
Monk attended the meeting of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows in Portland last
week. Neal Morrill, and John Lindsey
shot a large buck in West Pittsfied last
week. Deer are said to be plentiful in that
vicinity.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-04
Maine Union Veterans Union.
Fourth Annual EncampmeHt at Old Town. W. I
EuSteS Elected commander.

The fourth annual encampment of the
Maine Union Veterans Union was called
to order at Old Town at 10 a. NJ, Oct
27th, with about 20 delegates in attend
ance. The places represented were: Au
gusta, Bucksport, Belfast, Gardiner,
Brunswick, Waterville, Dover and Fox
croft, Brewer, Lewiston and Auburn,
Blddeford, Saco, Lisbon, Plttstield New
port, Unity, Rockland, Skowhegan and
Old Town.
The Union Veterans Union is some
what differently constituted than the G.
A. R., owing to the fact that no person is
accepted as a member unless he has ac-
tually been at the front and ''smelled
powder" All of the members seem to
be proud of the fact that they are entitled
to this distinction and that none of those
who went half way to the front and then
turned back for some cause or other can
be enrolled on the list of members of the
order. The U. V. U. of Maine was Or
ganized four years ago and it has slowly
gained until it is represented throughout
the State by some 20 commands and has
447 members.
The officers of the past year were: Dept
Com, Gen. M. A. Murphy of Lewiston;
LIST Asst. CON-, j. w. P. johnson of
Gardiner; I'd Asst. Com, Geo. NJ. Lover
ing of Waterville; Adj. Gen., Gen. j.
Edwin Nye of Auburn; @. NJ. Gen., j.
NJ. Fernald of Lewiston; sergeant, W. S.
Norcross, Lewiston; chaplain, P. r. Good
rich, Brunswick; chief mastering officer,
M. c. Dilworrh, Belfast; inspector gener-
al, o. B. Bridge, Old Town; executive
committee, W. S. Noyes, Saco; Evander
Gilpatrick, Waterville; Lewis Solving,
ner; L. D. Carver, Rockland; Frank F.
Goss, Auburn; M. A. Dorsey, springvale.
AT the morning session, Gen. M. A.
Murphy, department commander, in his
annual address, spoke of the need of the
commander acting as recruiting officer.
He said that by little effort the order
might be greatly increased in numbers.
The report of Col. j. Edwin Nye, adju-
tant general, showed the total number OF
new members mustered during the past
year to be 1903 gained by transfer, l; gain
ed by reinstatement, IS: making a total
gain of 122. The losses by death number
! 10; by transfer, 3; by suspension, 60; by
honorable discharge, Z; by surrendered
| charter, %, making total loss of los.
| The net gain is IA.
At noon dinner was served in the dining
room at City Hall and a sumptuous repast
was enjoyed. At the afternoon session
these officers were elected: Department
commander, William 7. Eustes, Dixfield
first district deputy commander, G. M.
Lowering, Waterville; second district dep
uty commander, 5. P. Lagros, Bucksport
surgeon, W. S. Norcross, Augusta; chap
lain, Rev. J. W. Webster, Newport. The
officers were installed by Henry l. Lord
of Saco. The evening session consisted
of campfire, with a musical program by
the city band and speeches by members
of the Union and citizens.
The Republican journal., 1897-11-04
At Buffalo Licks, on the Platte River,

At Buffalo Licks, on the Platte River,
there was most remarkable collection of
buffalo bones. There were thousands of
acres of them. The plains people thought
it was place where for ages the old buff
falo had come to die. But it seemed more
probable that in some remarkable snow
storm vast herd had persisted. The bones
seemed to lie in groups, where the buffalo
had huddled together for protection.
There were some interesting sights along
the great trail. One day they met an
emigrant family returning from Oregon.
There were three little children, and they
were packed upon a mule in the queerest
way. On each side of the mule was a
greenhide pannier. In one of these was
the oldest baby, while in the other it was
balanced by the two younger. The little
folks were asleep, and as the mule trotted
along their little heads would bob about
like marbles.
On Truckee River they met the famous
hero of the Plains, Kit Carson, who was
driving an immense flock of sheep. He
was fine appearing man and looked
equal to his reputed adventures.
When they left the prairies they passed
through the great pine forests of the Ser
ras, and finally, on September II, 1854,
the day Mr.. Fowler was 25 years old, they
reached the abodes of men in California.
The cows which he had bought for So
or SO in Missouri and Arkansas, We're
worth 1925 in California He had, how
ever, lost a considerable number on the
long march. The dews of the prairies
had softened their hoofs, and they had be-
come too footsore to proceed
Having sold his cattle Mr.. Fowler re-
turned to Maine by way of Nicaragua.
This was an easier route than that of the
Isthmus, over which he had passed on his
former return. By the aid of steamers
on Lake Nicaragua and Cd the rivers the
land journey was reduced to or 10 miles
and this was made in coaches on a good
road.
After a prosperous homeward journey
Mr.. Fowler returned to Unity, having
had adventures enough and content to
pass the remainder of his days in peaceful
Maine life.