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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
FAklRS At FAIRFIELD.
Leg Pulling Schemes That Were Worked Upon
the Unwar.

The famous remark of the iramor-
tai Barnum that the people liked to be
humbugged is often quoted and the
truth of it is never better seen than in
the summer days of the circus. horse
trots and fairs. BY following the
principle involved the great show man
made fortune and lesser lights are
still in the business in various ways
and are getting their share of the hard
earned dollars.
At the trOt in Fairfield, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

spectacles and took a long squint at
the indicator. Then apparently satis-
fled that il was correct he stepped OF
and taking out an old fashioned car
skin. slowly worked IL open. flshed
out an old weather beaten penny. ana
dropped il in the slot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
Wh.ta Tale !. Tells.

If that mirror Of y'nrs sho"
wretched. sallow coucieSions 2 !Ns
f,iced look. moth patches end tio'cne'
On the skin. IT, r~ar 'f"',''o' ~.
I-ing,s New life Pills regulate the Dver.
purify the bloc d. give clear sk',s. -
hceks. rich complexion. only I'e'
Dowd;tch & Wesctcr's drug STORE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
w. BURT,ANDREWs
Elected Principal of Westbrook Hish'
With 1920 Salary.

Portland, Ne. Aug. 26.-W. Bert
Andrews, graduate of Colby College
and formerly principal of Penneli IN
stitute, was. tonight. elected prlnclpa'
of the High school at Westbrook Win
a salary of $1,000. There were 80 apph-
cants for the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Monthly Regulator, has brought ha ppiness to
hundreds OF anxious women. There ia posi-.
lively no other remedy known to medical sci
cuce that Will so quickly and safely do the
work. Longest and most obstinate irregular
titles from any cause relieved atom Success
guaranteed at any stage. No pain, danger,
Or interference with work. Have relieved
hundreds OF cases where others have failed.
Tine most difficult cases successfully treated
hv mail, and beneficial results guaranteed In
eye.'y Instance. : o risk whatsoever. We treat
hundreds fl:. lie whom we never Sec Write
for valuable particulars and free confidential
advice. Alllettcrstruthfullv answered. Re
member, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively
leaves no after i'll effect upon the health.
BY mail, securely sealed, $2.eO. All money
letters should be registered. Address, DR.
J.w. EMMONS CO., TO fremont St., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

George Wilson, Jr., is suffering from
a dislocated shoulder and fractured
collar bone which he received while
riding his bicycle up the railroad track
on Front street while on his way home
to dinner, from the Hollingsworth &
Whitney mills, where he is employed.
He struck small washout and was
thrown down over The bank which is
high at that point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

ries will be played on the college field
at 3 O'Clock this afternoon. by Water
vile and the Geralds. Each team now
has one game and will be after the
next one like bears after honey. They
are playing great ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

MIR and Mrs. Jerome Rourk and daugh-
tiers have returned from a short visit
with relatives and friends in Augusta.
Miss Ida NJ. Field and her niece, Miss
Eugenia Griffith of Augusta. are visiting
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Nothing up to yesterday had been
heard from the Oakland selectmen in
regard to the petition of W. S. Spauld-
ing for the location Of poles in that
town. The matter is a very important
one for the town, and the officials are
wisely taking plenty of time to cOnsid-
er. 1t is thought by some that the mat
ter will finally be brought up in a
special town meeting and thus settled
by the voters themselves or at least
an expression Of their opinion gained
Tor the guidance of the selectmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

The Postal Specially Co. has been or
ganized by Davis & Soule for develop
ing device for increasing the safety
in mailing all kinds Of matter. The
capitalization is 100000 and the fol-
lowing officers have been elected:
President. O. r. Innman, Bridgton, r.
L.: treasurer, c. F. Johnson, Boston;
directors. G. I. Robinson Jr.; Med
ford. Mass; clerk, c. w. Davis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Stolen bases-Parker. .. Charlton. Phe-
Ian Double play-Phelan and Locke.
Bases on balls-By Russell. Charlton, z
Parker: by Parker. Allen. Flood. Struck
olt-By Russell. Daily, ?, Phelan, 2, Par
ker; by Parker, Hamilton. 3, PenneH
Passed ball-kelley. Time. H., S5m I'M
pire, Donovan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

The stated cOnclave of St. Omer
Commandery will be held at the Asy-
lum. at 80 Wednesday evening Aug.
IS, instead of 4 o'clock as stated in gen.
eral orders, No. l.. Work in the order
of the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

The grounds where the campmeeting
OF the Seventh Day Adventists will be
held are getting to be a very busy
place. The meeting will open. Sept.
70, and by that time everything will
be in readiness. A good number of
tents. including the large assembly
tent, are already up. The grounds will
be lighted by electric lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
he LOST A FOOT.
". n. Mcdonald. Alias ''Micky Hickey Of
Gardiner. Run Over by Cars.

w. II. Mcdonald. alias "Micky
Hickey, of Gardiner, was found, Tues
DAY morning, on the top Of a car Of
SAND In the Maine Central yard with
one FOOT practically severed. How he
came on top Of the car of sand, how
the accident happened, when or where
Is all mystery. Mcdonald himself
professed to know nothing about it and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

DR.. NJ. w. Bessey. who for the past
three years has been instructor in
zoology at Colby. has been reelected
to the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Dr.. Stewart found case of acute
CHAMBERS in the city. Monday, and af-
ter appraising the horse at $50, ordered
the animal\ killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

a crew OF men is now at work re-
pairing the Maine Central bridge at
the upper end of the yard. which was
damaged by the recent freight wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Parkman, their
son Lawrence and daughter Isabel, of
Portland. are visiting Mrs. Parkman's
sister, Miss Helen Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

The Cecilia Club will hold its first
rehearsal after the summer vacation
on the evening of Sept. 4. A large at
tendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mrs. Lewis Anderson and two chill
dren, who are spending few weeks at
Lakewood. spent Tuesday in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

A number of the young people went
up to Judkin's Island. Monday even
ing. and enjoyed corn roast. The
evening was very pleasantly spent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Ethel Pratt has returned from
Benton Falls. where she has been the
DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
A NICARAGUAN FORCE
Said to Threaten Colombian Town-i"e
Machias at Coon.

Colon. Colombia. Aug. "a repoit, ia
circulated here. to the effect thar US
rebels now threa ,en:ng the town OF b2rrhh s
Del Zorro hail nom B'Teiic T. Ms. an
United States gunboat Machias
chored today. in Colon EafDoF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Nora Weymouth of Abbot. who
has been visiting relatives here. has
returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Ethel Buck of Maiden. Mass.
formerly of this town, was calling on
friends here. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mrs. Margaret Nelson. who has been
visiting her uncle for few days, has
returned TO her home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

WATERVILLE.
80 REWARD

Will he paid for Information lead
ting to conviction of any party steal
ting the journal from dOOrsasps OF
doorways. where left by our car
~lern.
NURLEIGH 4 ELYNT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

George Rice, the new barber. has
moved his family here from Benton
Falls and will occupy the Gilman
house over Rackliff & Furber's store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
The journals Tehphsns CaiI--l8-1l.

Fred Lawrence Of Skowhegan. was
calling on friends in the city, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mrs. Eben Pratt and daughter, Mil
dred. are visiting Mr.. Pratt, who is
employed in Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Gertrude Davis Of Amsterdam.
y. u, was the guest Of Miss Alice
Marble. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mr.. Sanford DinsmOre and Miss Dor
othy Martin of Dover, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fl. Brown. Mr..
Dinsmore is a nephew Of Mrs. Browns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

j. NJ. Cross OF the subscription
department of the Journal. was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

MI and Mrs. Henry Closson of Gar
diner. who have been the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Ellis. have returned
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Ernest Woodman has entered the en-
ploy of Rackliff & Furber, hardware
dealers. and will learn the plumbing
and hardware business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Capitola Totman is visiting
friends in Augusta and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
FAIRFIELD.

Miss MARY Nye is visiting friends
and relatives in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

from Vassalboro. where he appeared
ct an entertainment Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Sawyer Adams of Boston. Mass. who
has been q guest for several weeks at
Rev. G. r. Palmer's, has returned to
his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

c. ID. Lawrence and niece, Miss Jen-
ME Davis, are spending the week at
North Arson. attending theMethodist
campmeetina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Mrs. Edwin TOwne has returned from
Lowell. Mass, where she has been
spending a couple of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

George w. Field has opened an office
for the practice of law at No. 131 Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Miss Marion Braincrd Of Skowhegan
j., the guest of Mrs. Louise Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28
Ch41A.

MRS. WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
ch,idren teething. softeas the gums, reduces
20 Perfes thy safe In all cases We woulC
raF 20 very mother who has suffering enid:
-, ~ mo. let yonT prejudice. nor the prejudices
ny! Child and the r.,ief that viii be sure~ves
;s.,.so9s.u.ely snre-t1 follow the use Of thie
saae'ne. 8C1aAeI ased. Prize -. = katae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Albion Mace and family are attend
ing the Richmond campmeeti1g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28

Holman F. Day of Lewiston, was
calling on friends and relatives here.
He was on his way home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-28


sink half inch or so into the holes
end this brings the ball a half inch
farther down on the cone shaped pin
which increases rapidly in size near
the bottom. This decreases your
chance of winning but just so much
and the victims suddenly find that it
is extremely difficult to make the ball
hit the pin from the rear.
With good capper backing this is
very pretty game. All these are de-
Velopments from the older shell game
and its partners. They are perhaps
worked more skillfully now than in
the older days. and the capper element
is better organized and trained. There
is still the crop Of victims to be gath
cred each fall. and they come like the
falling Of leaves.
Here's bit of story that may fit
il this connection as il throws some
makes the victims of the games mem
toned above. The penny weight
machines which are of course per
fectly legitimate. can now be found
everywhere. One of these not a thou
sand miles from Waterville was out of
order Perhaps it was in row with
some other machine and cuttin, prioes
for it was giving any ONES weight free
of cost. You could step On and get.
any weight you wanted. withouk the
foIfnality of dropping in. the p/nny
A man who had the appearars y II
a well to do farmer. up to the eli for
bit Of business. spied the M nine
ana us legends. He stepped o. the
machine, carefully adjustins his
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
EVANS EXAMINATION.
The Engineer has Viewed and
Listed tho Entire Plant.

Mr. Evans, the expert engleer from
Chicago who has been here examin'
Ing the water works plant, left Tor
Chicago on Monday night, Alto
gether he spent6ye days here and In
this time he made n complete list OF
all the machinery, property and ac'
cuterments OF the company, lie also
made careful examination Into the
condition Of the machinery, their
manner of caring for the same and
their methods Of doing business, In
company with about half of the mem
bers OF the council he made q tour OF
lnpectlon to detremine the condition
of the water mains, They dug down
to the pipes In a number Of places. on
course they found them encased IN
rust, but In the main In good condl-
tion. In Chicago Mr., Evans has es-
Inmates and figures which will be used
in making his final report, lie eS'
poets to put in several days In his
office In performIngsthis work and
will then return to this city to make
his report. This he expects to DO
.along in the last days of the month";
or perhaps the second OF January.
OF course little guess can be made
as to the nature of that report, that
Is as to the price or valuation to be
placed upon the plant, tits stated
that he considers the-plant here u
very good one, and one much better
than the average In towns Of the size
of.Hutchinson, 1t Is isunderstood that
the report of the engineer will also in-
clude figures on the cost of an entire
new plant such as would be required
to do the work for the city.
When he makes his report 1t Is eX-
pected that Mr., IIamer the "main
guy" in the water works company Will
be here, and that negotiations Will
then begin In earnest.
If the figures seem to be reasonable,
or If the company will agree upon
something that appears to be reason
able, there is no doubt but that the
council will vote to submit the prop
ositlon to a vote of the people Should
it happen that the figures are such
that the question would simply be
whether or not the city wants the
plrnt at the given figures it conld be
quickly disposed Of. 1t seldom hap
pens that negotiations can be brought
to the point so abruptly, however.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
AFTER A 4EFAULTER.
After an Oklahoma Treasurer
DefaIcation or Long Standing

From Wendsday's Daily.
F.C. Tracy, county clerk OF Beaver
Oklahoma, was In the city yesterday
running down evidence for the prosecu-
ton of ex-County Treasurer John +,
Hughes, Of the same county, who was
found to be sI65o,oo short in his account
at the expiration Of his term Of office
about year ago.
As there is no bank within radius OF
fifty miles of Beaver, the counry seat,
the First National Bank of this city has
been designated as their depository and
Mr., Hugees made several trips to
Hutchinson during his term, for the
purpose of making his deposits,
When his term expired and the county
officials were auditing his accounts, he
was found to be short to the extent OF
F$I65o.oo He Acknowledges the shortage
but claims to be innocent
The authorities promised to drop the
matter if he would make up the def
cheney. Accordingly, Hughes started
for ST. Joe, Mo-, where had relatives
who promised to assist him. 1t seems
however ahat he stopped of in Kansas
City while on his way to St. Joe, and got
on drunken spree.
He was arrested and committed to
jail but was later released on $1,000 bond
to await trial. AS 1t is a county affair a
change of venue has been taken to Perry
Noble county, oklohoma, where the trial
will come up next Monday.
While here yesterday Mr.. Tracy, the
county clerk, made searching investi'
cation of Hughes record in this city
His name was found on the police docket
under date of July, 20, 1900, on charge
of drunkenness. "A fine of FIVE dollars
was imposed on him for this offense.
Parties in town who know Hughes say
that he was in the habit Of spending his
money very lavishly when here, but some
of them would not believe him guilty OF
any theft. Mr.. Hughes has a young
wife and two children who are heartbro-
ken over the affair and it is to be the
more regretted on this account.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
A SMALL BLAZE,
Occurred al Midnight In Snyder'S Planning
MILL

From Saturdays Daily.
s. o. Powell, an employee Of the
water works, who was returning to bis
home last night about ll:3O, noticed n
light in Snyder's planning mill and
thinking something was wrong, started
to investigate. On looking in at the
window he discovered that the wood
ceiling around the hue was on Gre. He
hurried to the FIRE department and
gave the alarm. The boys made quick
run and extiUgnished the fire with the
chemical engines. The fire had only q
short start or 1t is likely that the mill
would have been lost, and possibly the
lumber yard on the opposite side of the
street. Mr. Snyder was 80 unfortu-
nate as to lose a mill by FIRE, valued at
"a, 500 90 when he was in business In
Ohio and does not care to sustain an
other such loss,
The cause Of the fire has been at
tributbd to the nue which was Duilt too
close to the woodwork, 1t is supposed
that the wood around the lue has
gradually become heated and charred
during the past few days, when a fire
in the millhas been necessary and that
last night 1t broke out in blaze as the
result. Very little damage was done
and Mr.. Snyder presented the fire boys
and Mr.. Powell with a check for their
timely work.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
entertained.
Progressive Proposal Party Given Last Night
at the MapOs Residence.

From Saturdays Daily.
Miss Bell Mapes and Miss Cora Han
dy. assisted by Mrs, Chas. Mapes and
Mrs. E. H. House, entertained last
night, at the home of the former on
North Main street in honor Of the Misses
Trueheart, Wirshing and Roy of Ster-
ling. At the beginning of the evening,
Mr.. House, on behalf of Miss Belle
Mapes and Katherine Irvan, extended
an invitation to the guests to attend the
December social of the U. c. T. which
occurs tonight.
A progressive proposal contest was the
principal feature of the evening. Eight
cen artistically arranged cosy corners
were to be found in various parts of the
rooms thrown open to the guests. AS
many couples the several corners, pro-
gressively, each couple being given five
minutes in which to ask and consider
that important event, proposal Of mar
riage. Afterward, the young ladies and
gentlemen voted, respectively, on the
young gentleman making the best pro-
posal, and the young lady giving the
best acceptance or rejection. The la
dies prize, beautiful set of cut glass
toilet bottles, was awarded Miss Jessie
Handy, and the gentleman's prize, a
sterling silver stamp box, was given to
Arthur Lewis.
Light refreshments we're served after
this unique contest, and music and
dancing concluded the evenings enter
tainment.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19

Mr.. M. j. Dix has bought out the
general merchandise store OF Mrs OF
tie Umstott at Darlow and took pos
session Monday, Mr.. Dix VIII CON
tlnue TO run the only store at that
place and accommodate those of the
vicinity who do not wish TO take
time 10 come to town Mr.. Dix is'a
prosperous farmer Of that nelghbor-
hood and will no doubt do u good
business among his nicghors.
II was q very small audience that
listened TO u very excellent lecture at
the NJ. E. church last Monday night
The lecture was delivered by Mr. g.
L Cole and his subject was the
"Cllf Dwellers," There are extern
slye ruins near his home at Los An
peles, California, He has also made
extensive studies In other places ana
is familiar with his subject. The lec-
ture was worthy a large audience
The Turon Press says about a for
mer Hutchinson citizen with a record,
the following; Pate Harpole, who had
the misfortune TO fall from u moving
train while on duty as breakman out
near Coolidge q few months ago, was
here visiting his brother Wade. Pate
had u very narrow escape, as the fall
resulted In the breaking OF both Jaws,
cracked his skull, broke his nose, and
many other minor bruises, and he
lay unconscious for three weeks, but
recovered and Is now almost well
again. While he Is unable for duty
the railroad company pays him 5000
per month.
An aged colored man was tried In
the probate court last Monday to de-
termine his sanity. lie was found
wandering about in a demented con-
ditlon, and the officers had much
trouble in determining who he was
or where he came from. He said his
name was Farnk II, Wilmington, but
that was about all that could be
learned. lie seemed to be harmless
enough but it was quite plain that
the place for him was in confinement
where he could be properly cared for.
So the jury decided he was insane and
he will be taken to one Of the asylum
as soon as arrangements can be made.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
PEST CONQUERED,
After About Three Years Fight, The Health o.
iIoers Nave Small pOx Under Control.

The country is to be congratulated
on the fact that the pestilence that
has gone all over the land by the name
of small pox is this winter apparently
disappearing. One case was reported
in this city a month or more ago, but
it was promptly quarantlned and 50
far the disease has not spread or bro
ken,out anywhere else. ,..
There are some othaE parts Of the
State where the disease Is again CIV
ing some trouble and making expense,
but nowhere does it seem to be any
where near so prevalent.as 1t has been
each winter for two or three years.
In Wellington they are discussing the
proposition Of providing another pest
house so as to be able to separate the
women and children from the men.
But on the whole the State board
of health reports the deSease abating.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-19
SPOKE TOO QUICK,
Set Big Price on His Farm and
il Was Sold Next Day.

From Fridays Daily.
District Clerk Wyman returned last
evening from Dave Wymans' sale at
Langdon. Mr.. Wyman says that the
live stock was sold very low on account
of the price of feed. The sale of chattle
goods however was very good. Dave
is another example of the sore Kansas
farmer. He was asked by real estate
agent the other day, to set price on his
farm and let him find buyer for it.
Wyman, not wishing to turn the man
down and yet reluctant to sell the place
put price of $1,000 upon it, which he