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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
Hiram S. Steward.

Hiram s. Steward. one OF Skowhc-
gan's oldest residents and most highly
respected citizens. passed away at his
home shortly before 6 O'Clock Saturday
night after an illness of only three
weeksl Death was the result of n shock
which came upon him some three
weeks ago while walking along the
street. He was carried home in a help
less condition and a few days later
experienced a second shock. From that
time he steadily failed up to the day of
his death.
Mr.. Steward had long been associated
with the business interests of this com
munity. He was "A years of age. a ma
tive of this town. and had resided here
the greater part of his life. He was one
of the few who went from this vicinity
to the gold fields Of California in 40.
making the trip around the Horn. Dur
ing the early part of his life he spent
much of his time in the West. being
extensively engaged in sheep raising
and in the grain elevator business.
During his residence in Skowhegan
he had always taken a prominent part
in local business. having been one Of
the original owners in the oil cloth
factory. ana having built and managed
for several years the grst mill now OPP
Grated by his sons. Steward Bros. Dur
ing the last few years OF his life his
attention has been given almost en-
tirely to farming.
In the death of Mr.. Steward Skow-
hogan suffers distinct and perma-
nent loss. He was a man of sound. con-
SCI vative business judgment. of I'm
puetioned integrity, and was held in
the highest regard as a citizen. neigh
Dor and a man.
widow and four children. John W.
Steward. Frank r. Steward and Mrs.
W. Il. Steward of Skowhegan, and
Mrs. +. w. Heath of Waterville, sur
vive him.
Funeral services will be held at the
nome at P. NJ. Tuesday. and will be
conducted by Rev. H. F. Huse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
THE CATHOLIC FAIR.
The Opening Night An Unqualified Success.
Will Continue Until Thursday.

The annual fair of the St. Francis
d. Sales church opened in the City hall,
last evening. The floor of the hall was
cleared of all but small number of
scttees. Booths for the sale OF various
articles were arranged all about the
Sidec of the hall under the galleries.
Hod, white and blue bunting with
scores of small American flags were
tastefully drapcd all about None Of
the booths were very elaborate but all
were very attractive The east side of
the hall was devoted almost wholly to
the fruit and cake tables and they bore
very tempting array of edibles.
Or in one corner was the fish pond
where everyone had some kind of luck
and caught something. The fancy work
and other refreshment tables were ar
ranged along the west side of the hall
All the CUES sing schemes that are char
act"ristic of church fairs were i'm full
swing and receiving a very liberal pat
ronage. The whole hall was crowded to
the doors. The galleries were crowded
with those who did not care to take an
active part in the scenes on the floor.
The stage program consisted of a
variety entertainment by local talent
ana was very pleasing. There was sing
ing, Rotations. tableaux. etc. When
me stage was not occupied the people
moved about on the floor Of the hall,
patroniZinS the various vendors of
3uesses or refreshments.
" was one Of the happiest gather
HIS OF people that the City hall has
seen for many day. Every one was
o"' iof d royal good time and they had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Arc HE Boyd. famous all over the
country for his representation of Uncle
Josh in The Old Homestead" and 9TH
CT similar roles. appears here soon in
a new comedy picture of New England
life entitled 'Nermont." which affords
him every opportunity to delight his
auditors by the humor and fun he in
jects into the part Of Bijah Hopkins. a
character whose alterations of wit
pa thos and humor are taken full ad-
vantage of by Archie Boyd in his in
imitable way. The scenery. costumes
and company are the best money can
procure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
THE REPORT CONFIRMED.
Co. C. 9Th mi. loses Three Officers ard Many
Men in Philippines.

Washington. Sept. 3n-In addition %
the enlisted men. three commits toned
officers OF 60. g. 9Th Infantry. are sup
Inscd now to have been killed In the
;,tiun IN Samar. Philippine Islands.
last saturday. The officers are. cap
tain Thomas W. Connoil. First Lii VI
t.nan, Edward y EumIus Mai n Sur
gcnn H. :. Griswold.
A question having arisen To the &C
Curlcy of the cablcSram received at
the war dcpa rtment. yesterday. from
Gen Chaffcc. the cable company Was
directed Ia repair Il.
The repetition developed some irrcg-
Llarities that materially change the
message. As CORE, ted the dispatch
reads:
Manila. Sept. 29.-Adtutant Genel al.
Washington. Hughes reports following
from Easscy. Southern Samar. Tw, n
ty-fnur men, Company C. 9th ReSi-
mcnt. L. :. Infantry. II wounded. have
just arrived from Balangiga. remain
der company killed. Insurgents secltr-
ed all company supplies and all rifles
except three. Company was attack ed
during breakfast. morning. Sept. 2S.
company - strong; officers. Thomas w
Council. captain Edward 4. Bumpus
first lieutenant; Or. Il. 5. Griswo.d
ma ior surgeon.
As corrected the dispatch shows that
CO. G of the 18th suffered the disaster
No company was mentioned in the q $
patch made public, yesterday. The =csi-
GUS discrepancy between the original
and the corrected dispatch. however. is
that tho la inIirutnc IA ~,
missioned officers OF the company are
missing. perhaps killed: while the for
mer indicates they escaped
The father Of Capt Cornell lives in
New York. He telegraphed the war de-
rartment that he is in receipt Of
Cablegram from the quartermaSter of
The 9th Regiment saying that his son
had been killed in action. He asks for
{, nirmation Of the dispatch from the
war department. but the officials here
are unable at this time to confirm the
information
Owing to the distance from Manila
OF the scene of the massacre OF Co. &.
the officials of the war department Go
not expect response to their order
for full list of the casualties before
tomorrow. However. they feel assured
that the officers of the ill -fated com
pany certainly persisted. and they have
given out for publication brief obitu-
AIRY notices.
From these it appears that Thomas
w. Connell the captain of Co. {. was
born in New York and was a graduate
of the Military Academy. which he en-
tered in 1889. His service record shows
that he was in Cuba during the Span
ish war until August 1895. then in New
York and again in 1899 in Cuba as an
aide to Gen. Douglass. He went u
China in May. 1901. and thence to the
Philippines.
First Lieut.. Edward A. Bumpus was
born in Massachusetts and given
commission while private in Battery
a. LIST Mass. Heavy Artillery. in 1895
After six months service at Platts-
burg barracks he was sent to China
and then to the Philippines.
Richard S. Griswold. the Surgeon,
was born in Connecticut and after six
months service in the Connecticut
Volunteers during the Spanish war. he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Now the Maine Contra! is Offering
every one a good chance to go to the
State prison, but for pleasure and not
for punishment. The annual excur-
sion to Thomaston and Rockland is an
nounced and will be run on Saturday.
Oct. ). from Portland. Lewiston, Wa
terville, Augusta. Brunswick and
Eath. An opportunity will also be
afforded by this excursion for visiting
by the Electrics Rockport and Cam
den. The excursion will be run by the
regular trains and the fare for the
round trip from this city will be $1.S5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
1t. The whole society was on hoii-
day and enjoyed 1t to the utmost.

1T. The whole society was on n holi-
day and enjoyed 1t to the utmost.
There were big cakes to tempt estimate
of weight and scores OF c.oauent plead
crs for the Eucsscs One table bore a
mammoth cake while large and nicely
framed picture hung on the wall IN the
rear These were to be obtained with
dice. the person getting the largest mum.
her on shake getting the picture am
the ono getting the SMALLEST NUMBER tax
ing the cake.
Ono very attractive table was devoted
to a couple of very large dolls. dressed
as a bride and groom. Every detail VIA
complete and many little girl looked al
them with longing eyes.
Then there were pop corn and peanut
stands and all that goes to make great.
large successful church fair. Last even
II will continue until Thursday evening,
which will be the closing night and wher
the various contests will be decided. The
stage program will be changed each night
and some good things have been ar
ranged.
The plars for the fair have been In
progress for weeks and the opening night
was certainly success. The attendance
three nights. and II is the intention to
make this one of the most successful
fairs ever held by the society.
The following are the ladies who had
charge OF the various tables.
Ice cream-Mrs. Geo. Bu,ler, Mrs. VIM.
Donovan; Mrs. James Munro, Mrs. Ber-
gin.
Fruit and cakc-Mrs. Pierre Roi. Mrs.
Henry Gauthcr. Mrs. Geo. Groder. Mrs.
Augustus Vigue. Mrs John Pooler. Mrs
John Darvian. Mrs. Alfred Morrisctt
Mrs. -Alphonse Poirir. Mrs. Vitae Clou-
tier, Mrs. VIM. Pooler Mrs. Chas. Ncl-
ley. Mrs. Chas Pooler.
Fish pond-Mrs. o. j. Pcltier. Mrs. Jo-
seph Carly. Mrs. Csebc Poulin.
+ Fancy work-Miss S II. Dechan, Mrs
Charlotte Barney.
Candy-Miss Margaret Fr.el Mrs. JON.
Friel. Mrs. Phil Brown.
Observation-Disclosures of Mary.
Larkc dOlls-Thomas Brooke.
Big cake and pictnre-Mrs. Phidna For.
Tin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Thou shalt not kill will not apply
to the deer after today. The reports
that have been coming into the city
have been enough to craze every MIN
rod. this season. The birds have been
found very plenty and the shot guns
have been busy since the middle of
September. Now the rifle has its in
ming and it is said that the deer will
be as plenty as the birds. Nothing
arouses the law-abiding hunter more
than the reports that there has been
an unusual amount of poaching this
season. for he feels as if he was being
robbed of the cream of the hunting by
the lawless. There will doubtless be
deer enough. but when the pOachers
have been at work in the woods for
weeks before the law is off. it will be
much harder to get at them. When
man lies awake nights planning to ar
range his business SO that he can be
in the woods when the open season be
gins and finds when he gets there that
the poacher has been weeks ahead of
him and the game has been scared and
scattered to the four quarters of the
earth. he is not in a particularly pleas
ing frame of mind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
the CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Committee Appointed At Board Of Trade Meet
ing to Arrange Citizens Meeting.

The meeting which WAS held under the
auspices of the Board of Trade in the
city government rooms, last evening, 10
brat.on of the city's centennial. next sum
mer. was short but very important
step was taken. The matter has now
been started and can now move along
rapidly and smoothly.
The meeting was called to order by
President Hill Of the Board. who stated
it's object. On motion of Hon. S. )
Brown a committee of five was appointed
To make all the arrangements for a pub
lie meeting Of the citizens. This COM
mittce consists Of Hon. 5. :. Brown, Dr
r. {. Thaycr. Frank RedinEton. +. w
Clair and ii. r. Durham These gentle
men will make all the arrangements for
the meeting which will be called for the
ion from the citizens in general in regard
to the manner in which the celebration
will be held At this meeting II is en-
pected that many Of the details can b."
arranged and committees for the various
departments appointed.
The city is very much interested in this
Celebratiop. and there is a very general
desire and determine ton To make 1t tn
event of the State. 1t Is the intention to
get just as many as possible of the forint =
citizens. sons and daughters OF the city
back for the occasion and to make il a
genuine old home jollifcation. Few cities
in the State have more to point to with
pride during the past 100 years that Wa
tcrviic and this VIII be her chance to d.
it. According to present indications the
committees which will be appointed to
take charge of the arrangements can be
at work in few weeks ut the most.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
Weak

Then you wan. c:rcngth.
Good food, al active liver
and pure blood will bring II.
You naturally think OF eggs
and milk, Ayers Pills and
Ayers Sarsapari!la. a SIX
your doctor if he can come
any nearer to the truth. DO
as he says, at any rate.
"For Is years have never missed
taking Ayers SarsapsriIla every spring; ;
II cleanses my blood, makes me rec;
strong, and does me good in every way
John p. Hodnette, Brooklyn, MI.
81. An druggists. &c. AIs2C Co., Le"s''' '''''-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The following sentences were impos-
ed in the superior court at Portland.
Monday: Mercy Nasser. assault and
battery. 10 mi onths in jail: Allie Nasscr,
assault with lintent Ito kill. three years
in State prison; Alvin Chaplin, larceny
of horse. One yeaf in Jail. Frederick
smith. larceny. two years in State
prison. FRANK ;. foule. cheating by
raise pretepses, one Near in Jail: Rich
ara NJ. curtis. larceny, 10 months in
state prison: Peter Williams. adultery.
TWO and half years in State prison;
Aiiie Joy. assault. 10 months in Jail.
ernest A. Nye. larceny. IS months in
State prison: Alfred A. Mckenzie and
Nelson Bacon. larceny. each two years
IN state prison; Charles a. Webb. for
gerry. one year in Jail: Frank A. Cur
rler. larceny. two YEARS in State prison:
Arthur w. Cary. breaking and enter
ing and larceny 20 years in State
PRISON; John Laddr1gan. larceny, two
yearse in State prs4n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
Late Presidents will Probated.

Carton Ohio, Sept. 3n.-Tho will Of WI
liam Mckinley was admitted to probate,
today. Judge Nm. X Day and Secretary
George Il. cortclyou were appointed adj
illustrators. They gave bonds Of sl,1.-
~ Jointly for the faithful performance
Of their duties.
In their applications for letters tesla
mcntary Judge Day and Secretary Cor
telyou said tie amount n PERSONAL prop
crty left by the late President will be
about $1,000 ;ad the amount of real es-
tate about 500 .. At the request of the
administrators the court appointed
Judge Jacob y. Pawcett. George Il.
treas and III. W. Possler TO appraise the
property.
Mrs. Mckinney remains in about the
same condition. She had her usual out
ings, today.
Washington. Sept. 30.-Warrants were
drawn at the treasury department today
N settlement OF the salary due the late
President at the time Of his death. The
amount was SlNo6.SS. Warrants were a lSo
drawn covering Mr. Roosevelt's salary to
oct; !. or Il days, and aggregatinE
S..Iq..>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
At the an.American.

Buffalo. y. y. Sept. 30-Delightful
weather ushered in Railroad day at
the Exposition. The first event was
the Railroad day and midway parade.
Following this was carnival of
aquatic sports on Mirror lake, vaude-
vile features in the stadium. we'd
ding in a cage of lions and Oriental
races, all concluding with fireworks
AT noon Senator Depew held largely
attended reception in the New York
state building and later attended a
luncheon in his honor at Alt Nurn-
burg. The representatives of the five
republics of Central America cele-
brated their Independence day in the
New York state building, Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The Colby foot ball team will leave
this afternoon. for the first game of
the season with Brown. and the last
pra cite" before the game was held. yes
terday afternoon. The Coburn team,
which promises to be unusually strong
this year. WAS up to line up against
the Varsity and give ii some points.
There was some lively playing during
which the respect Of each side for the
other was increased. The Colby team
is still an unknown quantity. however.
and the game with Brown. Wednes-
day. will be the first opportunity for
seeing what il is capable of doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
SEND FOR SAMPLE.
S. S. Lightbody & Co.. Waterville. Me-,

Ninslow Me
Dear Sirs:-For twenty years | tried all
sorts of so-called headache remedies, but
never with satisfactory results. l was
advised to used LiShtbodys Headache
Powders. which l did, and can say that
have been the same as cured. | hardly
ever have headache now, but when | do
your powders always stop them. l take
them at any Tune and experience no
trouble from them whatever.
MRS ROBERT MAXWELL.
Do not take any other when you ash
for Lightbody's. He will mail you a q
cent box on receipt Of price.
aprle.d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

many weeks. Michael LaBlanc. Joseph
Zero and Robert Raney each paid 50
and costs. George Quincy did not get
off quite as easy and was called upon
to produce $40 and costs before he was
allowed to 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The Electric Light Co. is greatly i'm
proving the appearance of Water street
by removing some of the old poles
which have rottcd, and been gnawed
by horses to such an extent as to be
dangerous, and is replacing them by
row ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The Young Peoples Christian Union
of the JIniversalist church. is planning
for most unique entertainment.
Wednesday evening. in the shape OF a
Sock social The admission IS 10 be
determined by the length or one
seeks. and is to be twice that numOer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

me W. c. I. L. will hold a meet:p.
az the Woman's Association rooms IN
Main street at go this afternoo, An
members are urged to be present as
.nis meeting will be more intercst;,,
than usual. IFS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

WATERVILLE.
$40 REWARD

will be paid fer Information lead
lnE - csar1et30n Al aMI YaS3r sesal-
ting the J0nrAal fun dOUvU9e1s or
dOOrways. where Nm W our ear
VAerD.
BII0LAGH 4 FLYNT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Miss Lizzie Nye of the local teie-
phone exchange. who has been ENJOY
ing months vacation. resumed hef
work. Monday morning. Miss Maud
Wyman. who has been taxing her
place. has secured position at Lew
iStOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Mrs. Sarah j. Scribner is seriously
III at her home on College avenue and
II. McCrillis Scribner of Minnnano,i.
ana Miss Celia Scribner of Boston bnr
son and daughter. are in the civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Mrs. X. NJ. Clark has returned from
several weeks visit with friends ana
relatives in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The Duke and DJ chess of Cornwall
ana York completed their transconti-
mental tour westward. Monday. and
vancouver ars p"w the guest of the people Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Mrs. F.. +. Files, who was called to
Everett. Mass. by the death Of her
father, has returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The new proprietors OF the Skowhe-
gan House are showing a progressive
policy in rcshinciinC the building, a
much needed improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
81. An druggists

Eugene L. Wyman. who has been en-
joying a vacation of a week winch ne
has been spending in Skowhegan ana
Gardiner, has returned to his work at
the Somerset & Kennebec Fibre COS.
mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

horace W. Newenham. Colby 1901
VINO has been visiting in Sidney has
returned to Gray for few v.cl,e
where he will coach a baseball, tea-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The last rehearsal of the Cecilia Club
before the festival will take place. to-
night. instead Of Wednesday evening.
Fairfield members please take notice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Phillips q Mills have recently moved
into new offices in Milburn block, which
they have fitted up in an attractive
manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Regular monthly meeting Of the city
government. this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Horace Hamlin. who has been suf-
fering with a severe attack Of rheu-
matism, is again able to be about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

The Misses Stella Eaton and Belle
f1bbetts are to give a dance, tonight
in FILES hall. SOule of Waterville, will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. McFadden have
returned from visit of a week with
MRS. McFadden's sister, Mrs. Otis
Martin in Guilford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

MRS. e. Is. Mathews. who has been
spehdihS the summer at Owrs Head
Has returned to her home in this ,.;tv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

., .ukey, senior member of the
urn Oh 'lukey & Libby CO.. has gone
W BOSTON on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Homer Clarke has returned from a
visit of two weeks with friends in St.
Adams and Brewer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

mere was small freight wreck at
'nh'"h' Yesterday. that delayed some
OF the afternoon trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Daniel Bailey OF Vienna. has
been spending few days with friends
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Blackwell. VIII,
have been visiting Mr. BlackwelTs pa
rents at Madison. have returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

mere VIII be a stated and annual
IN ."ca'"n Of T"connet Chapter. No
'Z' H. a. NJ. at 80 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

George Goodspeed of Wilton. Is Wis
iting relatives in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Hon. w. c. Philbrook was in Burn
ha,n on professional business, yestcr-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Ed Wright. clerk at Wilson's drug
store, has returned from visit of two
weeks with friends in Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

Miss, Gertrude Goodwin. who has
position in the post office in Augusta.
pa ssVd Sunday 1T ncmn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-01

iiic cohdltlon IF f. w. Alden contin-
~ very encouraging and there is now
every nope Of a sure recovery.