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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
A GUARANTEE
For Women,

nr. Tolmans Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness u huldreds OF anxious women
There ~ positively no other remes!y known
to medical science, that will so quickly and
saiei! 40 the work. Have never had a single
failure. The longest and most te en- ~
are felievest In $ days without fail. No other
remedy VIII Il" this. No pain, no danger. no
interference with work. The most difficult
cases successfully treated through cores
londence, and the most colpplete satisf,ctio,,
E"aralieed III every instance | relieve hun.
.i.e,is OF ladies' whom never see. Write for
Iurther particulars. All letters truthfully
matters of aprivateo or delicate nature Rear
IN mind this remedy is absolutely safe nntler
every possible condition and viii m,,tiyeiv
h,ate u" after III effects upon the health. ~
MAN CO., 10 fremont ST., Boston. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

The play lie Roi des Oubliettes. to
Re given at Meonian hail. Nay q.
VIII Pc preceded BY an explanation Of
the plot in English for the benefit II
these not understanding French.
Tickets are on sale at the stores OF
Casavant & Cloutier. r. Y. Courtman-
che ana q. +. Bilodeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
XENNEBEC.
FAYETTE.

Schools commenced. last week.
Mr.. John McInnis is unable to work.
having "A bad attack of rheumatism.
The machinery in the saw mill IT the
Mills is advertised for sale. This is bad
news for the town.
Mr.. Lawn Keith is on the sick list.
There have been several Parties in town
looking IL farms in view OF purchasing.
Winthrop Creamery is getting about all
the cream from the east part OF the town
l. NJ. Pratt will build silo, this spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

Eycr$ thing Includes soap. T?on@"s.
gloves. mItts. heah bruahea, toilet
waters and toilet powders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

The Fats and Leans. base ban
teams, organized among our French.
American ball tossers. win play
gam" on the grounds situated on the
Sidney road. the first OF next week.
great deal Of interest is manifested as
To the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
WALDO.
SOT1.t LIBERTY.

\ somewhat peculiar affair occurred
here Il few days ago. Mrs. Bertha over
lock, widow OF the late George Overlook,
went out to call on Il neishbor. about a
quarter Of mile away. She took her
wallet which contained Si5. W ch she ia |
been saving for many moiths to purchase
"A gravestone for her hush; nd and slipped
il into her dress She did not think Of j;
again until the next day. Wnen II coCIon I
he found. and it has not turned up yes;
Mrs. overlook did not leave the main rca
and it is a mystery what become OF the
wallet. A subscription paper has been
started for her. and it is hoped the loss
will be made up to her.
Richard Hannah. aged, 70 years; much
respected citizen, passed away SATURDAY,
at his home. lie died from cancer,
from which he had suffered much.
+. W. Cunningham went to Freedom
Monday where he will take charge # one
Of the studios Of the capital Photo co.
Of Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs w. NJ. Cunnire am Of
Rockland. visited at Chas. Cunningham :
a few days last week
Mr. and Mrs Edmund Prescott have re
Gently adopted ne child. Lottie Dart.
Cunningham for the past three wears.
Mrs Chas. Cunningham is very low win
consumption.
CENTER MONTVILLE.
Mrs Lydia Varney is very i'll and an
account of her advanced age there is 40
prospect OF her recovery.
VIM II. Churchill died May II. aged
about sixty years. He was Il veteran of
the Civil War and has been III with con-
sumption for some years. Ills funeral
was held from the residence of Mrs. NJ
NJ. Thompson where he had made his
home for some two years.
J. J. Clement has bought y. p. Ben
nctt'S farm.
Mrs. C. T. French and Miss F.ossic
Myrck of Belfast. and Mr.. AMI Mrs. Ed
ward T. Ramsay. of Northpu-t. visited
relatives and friends here, last Elk.
George A. Gordon has GO T.. Camden
to work at the carpenters Il t4e.
Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Thomps.l are home
for a vacation from Howard. X. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

The annual thank Offering meeting n,
TIE Free Baptist Missionary Socis.v
VIII be held at 3 p NJ. today at the
residence Of Charles A. Mluksn
western avenue. If stormy It win ha
postponed to the first fair day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
NOTICE

Persons owing the estate of the la;e
Horace II. Hamlin OR having accounts
against said estate will please call at
the harness store and settle.
FREDERICK HAMLEN, Agent.
diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
NOTICE.

l.. g. Circuit Court. Maine District
Portland. April %, 1891.
Pursuant to the rules of the C,;rc,,tt
Court Of the United States for the Dis
I,i"t IF Maine. notice is hereby given.
,hat Henry 4 Priest of North Eassal-
loro. in said District has appliecl .sor al
ln,sS.on as an attorney and counsellor II
apIc0d lAw3t ~'''A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

This being the 18th anniversary !,
william H. Hopkins death. there wiIl
be 2 requiem mass celebrated J, i.
Mary's Catholic church, this morntn.
ut : o'clock, FOR the happy repose i
hi3 soul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
Daily ksnnsbss Jsur;,,-


o" "',',,a =. '"rnk'. obituary notices. -.
buttons OF respect. etc. viii b. m ~
AZ me rate OF ten cents Der mi
ch'rses iess than seventy -av, con-. 10
Al Advertising Gnmo".r..
entertainments. Whose obie,, :"
raising Of money will b. ch,,. M
rate Of fifteen cents a line. As
""'er,"'"x notices, news form x,,
he excluded from our local column. !"
c"pt such as refer to advertiser. e
pying space In our ADVERTISING ~, o'ca'
ana VIII be run under separa,. ~.
on one ~ the local pages. veg
sobs.riEers who fail In ,a.,,
JOURNAL promptly Will con,., INC
by Notifying the Office immed,at.,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

4 lady 40 years Of age wishes 4 situ1-
ton rs housekcepcr for a wiiowor OF mid
die age, where she can keep her little
boy 10 years OLD. with her. Is well usei
to housekeeping. lr would so out TO take
charge of house for an aged coupl"
Apply to Mrs NJ. A. Merrill Manchester
Mamie May1id&wlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

IN" work ON the ToCus road w,,
suspended. yesterday. on account ~
the rain. Some Of the men WORKED ~
to noon, others stopped earlier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A RELIABLE MAN; who is a pusher.
to look after our business in Kennevec
county. paving position offered. Best
references required. c. II. Burr & Co.
nurserymen, Hartford, Conn.
apr25, d4wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

MISS MAUD WENTWORTH desires
engagements as soprano soloist. for eth
er public or private entertainments.
Voice Of excellent range and quality, rem
dltiOn artistic and pleasing. repertoire
varied and attractive. Correspondence
uuested. So Neal Street Gardiner Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

TEN OR FIFTEEN experienced quar-
rymen at the HalloweIl granite works
quarries. Steady employment and good
wa es. Apply in person TO ]. =. Hunt,
Supt.. Hallowell. Me. apr2g.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

Tic ladies of the Waverly hall GYM
ra1ium classes Will give an entertain
mont at the gymnasium, commencing
At o'clock Wednesday evening. 1t i
an exhibition to close the winters
work ana will consist Of drills with the
apparatus. dumbell. broad sword. etc,
ana military marching. one of the
most interesting features will be a
basket bail game between the teams
composed of young ladies from the
Cony High school and the gymnasium
There will also be a medicine ball
game. The entertainment is to be
given to young lady friends Of the par
Elephants Of the several events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

AGENTS to make s20.o0 PER week sell
ing article absolutely necessary in every
home. Hustlers can make more. Adde'S )
GLOW" Cox 1891. Hoston. Mass.
mayii.dlt"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

ALL KINDS of secondhand furniture
bought in Augusta, Hallowell and Car
diner at good price. Geo. Daniels. No. 81
Water St. Augusta, Me. may4.dlmoN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

LADY COMPOSITOR of experience for
Thorne machine. Must be able to oper-
ate and justify rapidly. Apply or adj
dress at once The Vickcry L. Hill Pub.
Co, Augusta. Maine. MaySdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

MEN to sell nursery stock the coming
season. A complete assortment of fruits
and ornamenta1s. Liberal terms. Good
references as to honesty required. Apply
now. A. s. ChadbOurne. liallOwelI. Me.
marl8, DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

4 GOOD CONVENIENT RENT of five
or six rooms for family of two: down
stairs preferred. Address w. J. g.. Care
Kcnnebec Journal. mays. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

Every Sir Knight of Kennebec Tent.
knights of the MaCcabees, should De
interested to attend the review on
Thursday evening Of this week. Tne
review will be an important one. lnr
degree team will lie worked and ar
ranGpments made for the reception am
Of Deputy Supreme
Commander Geo. II. Terpany of ProVi-
denCe, Il. L., on the occasion of his no
posed visit of the next regular '"NleV'
june 6. Those who wilmer ri -
Knight Terpany's cxemplificat9n Gun
work at his former visit, and thn''
who were not 30 fortunate viii be ue
sirous Of seeing the tear worked rhu
his direction. Degree Maste" " u
Dunton is DESTROYS Of placing "
teams i'll the best possible condition ipi
this occasion, and requests all mem
bers of the staff and substitutes
be present on Thursday evening Oh .',''
week The work of this degree stan III
Gardiner on the evening of May ""S
pronounced equal to that of any team
in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

4 PLACE where YOU can have yolr
clothe. made to measure and get a per
fest fit for less money than you pay for
readv-made goods. Spaulding & Lombard.
$50 Wafer Street, one door north CITY
Bakery. maNA,ol"N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

COLLECTORS: Two ambitious young
men at once; good salary; cash security
required: address +. S. S., Care Journal.
Augusta, Me mayS.dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

HOI-SEkEEPERS. COOKS AND tn
EI.E GIRLS for hotels. homes. city. and
- girls for seashoce. Positions and help
by mail. Stamp for terms. Central En-
ploymeat Bureau. - Summer st.
Maylidtw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

4 carload Of cartridges for tbo y
tl"naI Guard, addressed to the Cove
nor, arrived here. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

HOUSE of nine rooms with city water.
at No. 80 POwhatan street. Apply at
Merrilrs store. Pettengills Cor.
vnax-O J1,,,s
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apr25, d4WH

NURSE for lady, and play piano and
assist in chamber work. in nice family of
only. Banker, Care Journal Office, Au-
gusta. april diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

$50 PER ANNUM; third story in Gran
lite block over Postal Union Telegraph Of
flee: suitable for small tenement or hall
Apply, Macomber. Farr &. Whitten's
April2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
.OCal Matters,
The journals Telephone CaH--la.s

Hay Is selling for SIC in the III,
market dI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

CAPABLE GIRL for general house
work Good pay for competent help.
Mrs c. F.. Flynt. 10 East Crescent St.
Augusta, Me- mays. d&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A MAN who can make repairs on boats.
sail. row or steam launch. w. s. Brad
ley. East NasSalborO. may1,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

WANT IT KNOWN that do dress
making in families bv the day. Mrs.
Della Cooper. randolph, Ne.
mayIi dive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

POSITION BY 4 young man. Willing t.
start at small wages. Best of references.
Address Personal, Box I6S. CITY.
mayli.d2t-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

TWO-HORSE TEAMS WITH DUMP
CARTS. Also men TO work on Togus
Electric Railroad. Mayld2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
WORK. Address or apply to Mrs L. +.
Bradstreet, Hallowell. Me. May9dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A CAPABLE. Girl. for cooking. wash
ing and ironing in a small family Apply
Ia B. f. Parrot. % Winthrop street
maVg Ill W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

IN WESTERN PART of Washington.
q pleasantly located farm of 100 acres
good buildings: water i'm house and barn;
will he sold cheap II taken at once. Cali
on or address N. NJ. Leavitt, WinslOws
Mills, Me. MARI diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A LIVERY STABLE, centrally located.
has always done nice business, close to
railroad station and hotels. Apply mt
once to Thomas J. Lynch, Augusta Ne
may1 DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

TWO DRAFT HORSES, weight 1890:
one brown mare, kind and good to work
or drive, weight 400; one colt well bro
ken. II. L. Penney. Coomb's Mills Road.
apr2i.dtf
OR TO LET. the Burns cottage; No. IN
Western avenue: furnished or unfur-
nished. Apply to G. w. Young. 1G6 West
Canton street, Boston. MARI diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
TO LEI.

MY COTTAGE at Webber pond al Vas
on Rural +. d. Route No. /; by
the day or week. during June. July and
August. including ice and boat. Everett
S. Hall, Augusta. maybe DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

TABLE GIRL AND KITCHEN GIRL.
at once at City Hotel Mayl3djf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

Henry Wyman Of Durham. was in
the city. yesterday, and he told a story
of young man of that town who has
returned from the Philippines and sur
prised and overjoyed his parents who
believed him dead After a battle
Mr.. Brown was missing and he was
reported dead and his relatives be-
leved the report true until saturday.
when he appeared in person and pretty
lively for a ghost. 1t is not necessary
to say that il was q joyful occasion
The reporter was unable to learn wiz
Mr.. Brown did not write and tell ms
relatives the truth but it is presumea
that he did not know that he was
among those reported as dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

CONVENIENT RENT. well locate
Apply to w. G. BOOthby, Kenncbec Saw
inyS Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
WANTED.

a CAPABLE GIRL for general house
work Mrs. A. S. Claiborne. Cor. OF
Middle and Union streets. Ifallowell. Me.
MaVltilw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14
FOUND.

CLOSING EN- OUT regardless Of cost;
Watches. jewelry. spectacles. razors and
watches. So 90. $3.50 and clocks cleaned for
4oc: SPRINGS, SOC. raZors honed, l1c.; :
conceived CSC: new handle. 25c. l.. ).
Lewis, :3j Water St, Room \. un stairs:
mayil. DIV
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nay9.dtf

PLEASANT furnished room at No 9
Weston St. between State and Chapel
SIS. Bathroom cOnvcniences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

CUATEI AlNE BAG, containing keys
Village School District. Finder peaSe
leave at journal Office. mayl3, d"t-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

HOUSED large and pleasant house on
Crosby street. Finest landscap,, VA "a,
city OF Augusta: newly painted ah DOORS
!ered; bathroom. gas. hara VIZ,
furnace and other modern NM nnniv Ia
Five minutes walk from I. -. "pp''
:" . 'oss' NO. SuH'''s' apr4.dtf
ONE Two-sTORY HOUSE. at = oak
g.. -''"ie VI 1oV' Sh'' dccldtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

x1O.OtW FIRST MORTGAGE sixper cent
coupon bonds. Principle and interest pay
able in gold. Denomination 500 each
First class security in every respect. II
interested address for further Informal
ton at once ii. Box C. Augusta. Mc.
apro1.ltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A ZINNAS THOMPSON Goddard
buggy with shafts and pole good as new.
Inquire Frank Herrick. at stable. No &c
State st. apr29 Off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

A TWO-STORY dwelling house. built
about six or seven years ago, and wish
to have it moved from the lot. a great
bargain. Apply at once to Thomas j.
Lynch Meonian Hall Block. Augusta,
Maine. mayl dew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

1INDGRI:N- MAiIAN Chemical Fire
EXtingIisher. Owing 10 the completion
of our municipal watcrw0rk> we hay"
more fire annaratus than We want 10
keep. and will sell this machine. Thi
extinguisher is considered one of the hest
on the market. 1t has two 20 gallon
tanks. hose. force pump and all the APP
purtenances. Is two iors. machine
weighing $50 pounds. is Practically new.
being in as good condition as when leaV-
ing the mauufacturY. This cXtincuisEcr
will be sold AT a bargain. Apply To Geo.
w. Perkins and 5. Carrier. Committee o
Fire Dept. lIallowell. Me. may1,dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

FARM in Augusta. on Belfast road. or
will exchange for house in the city. Ia
II. Sab!n, SoIin NaSsalburo.
may ,Iovs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

MY SUMMER HOUSE "HilIcrest" at
Ocean Point. Boothbay Harbor, with the
entire furnishings at one-half the oriri-
nal cost. Everything inside and out com
paratvely new and in first class cond!-
ZION. The house is &c IT. by a IT.: the ell
IL II. by II IT. and contains two pariorS.
seven sleeping rooms, dining room. cook
room and kitchen; water closet. piped t.
windmill reservoir. Perfect sewerage t.
the sea. The lot is $50 IT. by G5 #. and is
one of the slightest and pleasantcSt To-
cations on the entire point. within 800 #.
of steamboat landing. For particulars a
to sale. &c, inquire of n. W. Cole, at Of
flee of Edwards Mfg. Co. Augusta. Me.
apr22. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-14

FAIRFIELD TROTTING PARK-Thii
park can be leased by responsible parties
for the coming season. For terms apply
10 Charles +. Johnson. Watervillr. Ne.
may4.dtf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-28

Miss Ella Prisk returned on Thurs
day from a short visit with relatives
and friends in Milwaukee.
Matt w. May of the town of Linden
was welcome caller at The Democrat
Office on Saturday.
Leslie Harker visited friends In
Monroe Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Vincent returned or
Wednesday of last week from a five
weeks visit in Potosi, Lancaster and
Dodgeville.
Miss Heide of the firm of Heide &
Kidder, left On Wednesday for Du.
rand, ILL.,, to spend Thanksgiving al
the home of her parents.
On Friday MORNING last Mrs. J. c.
Mckee, of this city, received the sad
news of the death of her sister Miss
Anne Kehoe, at Chillicothe., Mo-, or
Monday, Nov. Is, 1901.
Miss Maggie Cleary, of Waldwick
Is visiting friends in this city, a guest
at the home of Mrs. M. Dunn.
s. Guttenstein expects to sell al
public auction in the near future,
about 40 head of good farm mares
and horses. Parties wanting any
thing of that kind should investigate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Oliver are
here for visit with relatives and old
time friends. They have been visit
ing in the south and east. The Demo.
crat acknowledges a call from Mr..
Oliver. He says he is convinced that
old Mineral Point is prospecting, and
that it's condition is far ahead Of
what it was when he removed from
here some years ago.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Bray and wife
have gone to Perry, Iowa, for a visit
at the home of her brother Mr., Blight
Wallis, who is station agent at thai
place.
The following university student:
are home from Madison for Thanks
giving: Miles Thomas, Will Ire
week, Will Snow, Crawford Ross
Robert S. Crawford and Ed. G.. Pen
hallegOn.
Judge G.. W. McIlhon made a bust
ness trip to Chicago on Wednesday
He will remain there for few days.
The Royal Neighbors received their
friends at Castle Hall on Monday
A good supper was served for the
very reasonable price of 10 cents. A
number of articles of home manufac
ture found ready purchasers. A So
cial time was enjoyed during the even
ing. The receipts amounted to over
$4,000
Mrs. w. S. Ross very pleasantly en-
tertained her large Sunday schoo
class of boys, at her home on las
Saturday afternoon. Refreshments
were served, and all report a very en-
joyable time. Mrs. Ross during Oc
tober, acting as President of the Wis
consin branch, attended the meeting
of the Woman's Auxiliary, held a.
SanFrancisco in connection with the
triennial convention Of the Episcopa
Church, and during her stay in the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-28
BIRD SENSE.
Why the Robins Moved Before They
Had Finished Their Nest


In a small village in Rhode Island
are two wooden factories, and between
the upper one and Il pond is a long ca
nal, or mill race. Through this race,
when the factories are running, the
water flows very swiftly. Near the up
per mill and leaning over the race is
small tree, its slender branches bend
ing down almost to the waters sur
face.
One day q pair of robins were no
ticed examining this tree, and an hour
Or so later they were busily engaged
in building Il nest in fork Of one of
the branches directly over the swifteSt
part of the race.
Many curious eyes watched them
from the factory windows. The place
was so exposed and yet so inaccessible;
almost within arms length of the pub
lie road and yet beyond the reach of
the most agile cat, whose weight would
be too heavy for the slender limb.
By noon the next day the nest was
two-thirds completed. Then suddenly,
to the surprise of the two or three that
udDpeIcu 10 ne Watching Ut the JlIlle,
the robins ceased work, as though in
sudden doubt. Evidently n new idea
had occurred to them or the knowledge
Of something overlooked, for after a
hurried consultation they began to re-
move the nest, carrying it away straw
by straw. Later it was discovered that
they had rebuilt in a thick clump Of
elders and only a few feet from the
ground.
And the reason was too patent even
for speculation. The robins first idea
had been to put their home beyond the
reach Of boys and predatory animals.
Here the mill race had seemed q safe
guard to them. Then they must have
looked forward to the time when their
little ones would be old enough to fly.
What would happen to them with that
mad rush Of waters beneath2