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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
European Roads.

Two hundred years ago England had
thc worst roads In the world. because the
,oeasantss living on the roads alone were
required to work them. In speaking OF
them Macaulay says that route CON
,,cctlnr two great towns which have a
large and nourishing trade with each
other should be maintained at tho cost or
The rural population scattered between
4hcm Is manifestly unjust. lt was not
lntil lnaux toll bars had been Violently
,nitiea down. until tho troops had ia many
austances been forced &c act against the
people. aud until much blood had beep
shed that good system MAS introduced.
Every class now contributes TO the
maintenance OF the road system IA En-
gland The French have probably the
most efficient laws ana regulations In
ahc world for the building and repairing
OF highways The minister OF public
works has the general superintendcncc
OF all roads and ways by land and by
water There are four classes of road
recognized ny law. namely: CD national.
.O departmental Co military. 90 cross
roads National roads arc built and Kept
MD by ihe national treasury. Depart
mental roads arc charge upon the de-
partments through which they pass. and
mart of the military roads are kept up by
The government sn0 n part by the DE-
rsrtments through which the roads pass
The cross roads are kept up hy the
communcs though sometimes I'M thinly
Topulatod regions these commune receive
a,sistAnce from the government. especial
)t when these roads become of impor-
tyncc.
rhe national roads srs paved like p
street. having an average width ot nfty-
,vo and one-haif feet The Departmental
r,sds arc - feet wide. aud the military
and cross roads are % variable width
pflee OF broken stone are placed al con
venisnt distances and man is constant
~ employed IN repairing each section
.-kmerican Asphalt journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
she WAS SAVED
BY HER SEX.
Mrs. Smith Refused TO Tell
Where Her Wealth Is Deposited
SHE MUST PAY JUDGMENT.
jpdgs Curtis Told Her II shs Were q MaD
He Would Cunvci Her for Contempt
Of Court
she MUST PAY JUDGMENT,

Bridgeport Conn. Nov. 29.It IL The Iii
Slnity that hedges about her sex that
saved Mrs. Mary =. y, right Smith rom
Being sent 10 JAN today FOR contempt of
court Judge Howard J. Curtis again let
Ills gallautry interfere and refused TO
commit Mrs. smith, though there is lit
,e doubt that man following the course
so obslinately pursued 10y her would have
als spirit broken ~ cell.
Judge Curtis holds the opinion that Mrs.
Smith. II given ample time. will exercise
her preroga tivo, change her mind, and tell
where she has deposited 100000 ia govern
lnent bonds. She asserts The folly OF the
judges opinion and says that under no
circumstances will she give the Informs
tion
Mrs Smiths offence WAS aggravated by
nor neglect that was apparently wilfuL
10 appear IN court al the hour set for her
hearing. She was entirely mconcerned
when called before Judge Curtis, and
though urged for three-duarters ef an
hour to consider the punishment that M
.Nitably will follow her persistence in The
course she IL now pursuing, she MAIN
fained her position aud finally left court
after making no other concession than 20
promise 10 pay the judgment that has
been taken against her.
COULD NOT GET Al PROPERTY.
As r reslit Of long extended litigation O.
n DALEY Of New York. obtained "A Judg-
ruent against Mrs Smith for large sum.
When an attempt was made 20 levy upon
ner property Il was found that she had -
disposed OF II all that Il could not be
reached only with great difficulty.
ExQmined by Judge Curtis. Mrs. smith
frankly admitted that she owns United
states bonds valued at 100000. But there
she halted Though urged and threaten
ed she refused 10 reveal where tho bonds
were deposited When told that Ia per-
sist in her course would mean her com
vuttr11ert- contempt replied Thai
she would rather so TO jail than give w
her bonds.
Finally four days were allowed Mrs
smith IN which TO think the matter over
She was told TO appear I'm court at quar-
ser OF two this afternoon. James Foster
pher attorney, promised TO produce her u
sonrt 81 the ,ime ses
Judge Curtis was ia his chambers toda,
waiting for Mrs Smith when the telephon
bell rang. and on answering The call u
was told that Il was Mrs. Smith who wa
then talking TO him.
II missed my train" she said, and
pm now In New Haven. / can't possibl
ret 10 Bridgeport before o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
How,s This2

". scer one Hundred Dollars Reward
o. .nv ease OF CatnrTh that csnnct b.
.,,,.s by Halls Catarrh Cure.
n. j. CHENEY 2 co. Toledo. o.
Wa the undersignyd have known r. J
cheney for the last i5 years, and bsiievs
ri,r perfecsiy honorable N ell business
tr.nssrtionr and financially shle 90 corry
OF any obligations made by iheir nrm.
WEST & TRUAx, whoies.ls Druggists.
yytfrIrG RrNNAN a MARVIN,
wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls cstarrh Cure is taken Internally.
,etIns directly upon the blood and mucous
surfac-s OF the system. Price 80. pet
bottle sold by ell druggists. Test'snoo-
fsls strt free.
hairs FAMILY rns are The best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

Tgv request ~ the owners ~ % majority
of the capital stock OF the Oakland Beach
nsEopfation a special meeting Of the cor
pnratiou. viii he held AZ room 55o Butlet
Exchange Providence r. H.. WEDNESDAY
Dec 4 i9Nl. at 80 a. M. 10 elect a presl-
dent secretary. treasurer and suyh othet
officers - they may hv majority Nof
determine at said meeting. prescribe thell
other business ...,,....
ID. RI SSELL BROWN.
President and SecrCt~lg.
Providence, IL. l., Nov. - lsol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
FOR OVER s. YEARS

MRS wINsLow's SOOTHING sYRUP
has been used for over nftv years nv
millions OF mothers for fhair children
while tcething. With perfect success. IA
soothcs the child. sOftcns the gums. al.
laws all pain. cures wind collie and is The
best remedy for Dlarrohcs. lt win relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately Sold
b. druggists in every part of the world.
Twsnty-nve cents = bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup,"
sna taxa 10 other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
OUT or DANGER.

Aud SHE didn't. She walked into court
nust three hours and a quarter late, ana
shen went into conference with Judge
Curtis and Mr. Foster. She refused 10
Rpewer the essential questions, and did
not hesitate 10 tell Judge Curtis that the
Judgment he had permitted TO be taken
against her WAS wIoung.
Were you a man said thc Judge.
s'You would have been committed for
contempt Patience viii cease aud
1ben | will have 10 deal with you as
would with any one else"
This seemed to convince Mrs.Smith that
sb. was in danger She then said that
notwithstanding the fact that the tudg
ment is not right, she will pay II at hei
convenience. but she VIII not reveal tn'
hiding place OF her bonds.
Judge Curtis took her word That she
would pay and gave her more time In th'
custody OF her counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
ISAAC l. G0Ff CO, III Westminster 81.

FOR SAI.E-slOo DOWN SECURES a
splendid heven-room cottage, brand hsw
Just outside the city lines; splenuiu
place TO keep poultry and have nice
garden. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR AIE-HAPPINESS, CoNTEN :
ment and health arc secured In hoine ~, ~
your own. We are selling some pIanu
as rent. lSAAC \. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rop sAI.E-ART3 YOU LOOKING FOR
, r1ru, in North Rehoboth. We have q
., sto,.y house. II rooms: 20 acres of
,,gd 9nd stables outbuildiugs. etc, for
$500 ISAAC l.. GONE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-FOR $4,000 WE Will
SCH "a iwo-family house of j. rooms CO. g.
SolNcnienccs: furnace heat. etc. III mois,s tn
i%9Heation' terms easy. ISAAC L. SoN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sALE-NoW rs THE TIME TS
puE real estate while prices are low. c,,l Nr
ana see our Bargains. ISAAC j.. 1of
60. ll Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
HELP WANTED.

YOUNG MEN for Railway Mail CLERKS.
Interstate Cores. lust. Cedar Rapids.
Ia,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-HEAR YE: THAT MAJ
sleeps best whose roof Us his own. HnS
not own your own home. lt's easy. lsAA~
u. GOIT Co. III Wostmlnster slrccI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE--WE ARE LOOklNG w w
people who arc tired OF paying rent, 49,
nave little advice we would IKE IL a. a.
them about owning their own hoi"'
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sAT.E-A COTTAGE WITH STA
- tnst Of Broadway. on sutton street;
bos All improvements: lot 4oxloo; 500 down
sSc,,res IT, ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rop sALE-wE ARE THE STATE
anol,ts for, tho Standard Life and Acct
asVt rnSurance 60. Of Detroit Mich
ISAAC 4. GOFF CO, 1'i Westminster st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
RAILROADS
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full Information
as 10 local gnd through train service
may be obtained at Providence station
and stations below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-wHEN THE AUTUMN
leaves ar, falling It's the time to buy real
osfato we have some good bargains TO
offer AT tho present trc. ISAAC =.
gOTF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-A FINE INVESTMENT.
A sevon-room cottages on car lnc. all
venting for SiSe q wear. will be sold for
500 ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-ON BRANCH AVENUE.
A e-fsmiiv house. H. rooms. $1,000 So. H..
located or car liuc price reasonable.
ISAAC T.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ror sAr.E-wE ARE STILL SELL
A., iots al Jefferson Park; high, dry ard
i.s ints.ei. St down: soc week ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
Swan Point Cemetery,

Offices North Main street
An omnibus runs from tho Junction %
Angel and South Angel streets 10 tho
cemetery ou SUNDAYS every a. minutes,
from 80 A. NJ TO Is l.. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rop SATE-A GOOD 2-FAMITY
house Of is rooms: all conveniences: FUR
usce heat etc. large lot. splendid bar
caln ISAAC T.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rop SAI.E--A ei5-SToRY. 2-FAMILY
,,ause. ~ rooms. I'm good reneir, located In
INC Annexed district. for $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE - WE INSURE my, noo 80
against nre life, accident and liaplil'y 'ytth IN
the lowest possible rates. Insure "'
as. ISAAC l.. GOTf CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ron sAT.E-A NICE COTTAGE or
~o,,ns on Second street: all modern i'm
movements and 10000 81. n. of land
tcruls easy. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

LApIEs-DR LaTRANCos PERIOD
ICAL COMPOUND. for delayed, irregular
or painful periods. has no equal; only s'c-
at Druggists or Hall Sc Lyons Pharmacy
Providencs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE SMALL COTTAGE AND
lots on Benedict street. on Cranston 81
for Sle00 Sec us at once. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sALE-A CoRKING FINE oro oSdoo
Ter and one YOU wilrapprcciate. OF S-,tV
down we viii build YOU a home 20 20 Ss''
rour own taste. ISAAC l.. GORE ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE--wE HAVE SOME SPLEN-
did ba fgains for home seekers atld srt, iiNNSt !,
ors. Come in and look over the pgroir,1o 70 -
We oHcr for sale ISAAC l.. GOrr w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ron SALEM REHOROTH A
bn,iec ~ 10 rooms with = acres of land.
,,,,.r cbad Factory. IN Rnhoboth for $500;
hos stable Of stalls. ISAAC l.. GOFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-GoOp BARGAINS. EASY
terms aud thorough satisfaction are @ uilo
Three things we strive 10 give our Gus
toners ISAAC L. GOFt co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ron sAT.E-ON LISBON STREET
2 family house. with g rooms OH foor
ali convchiences and 6o40 so. 70. OF land;
price 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sALE-CHEERFUL. COSY AND
substantial cottages al Lincoln farssc a.
little way out OF the city, for only sLoyo' s,.p'
terms came as ret. ISAAC j.. Hbt W.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALEM THE ANNEXED Dis
trict, Sl400 secures an S-room cottage on
curbed and graded street. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SAI.E-A FEW CHOICE. LOTS
at Washington Park. overlooking the ,., pas !,
FOR sale on easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOff
CO., III Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

Eog sAI,T-wE HAVE DECIDED TO
,ar No few remaining lots at Cleveland
% u, ot a sacrifice and on easy terms.
ISAAC J.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

USE DIR. HARRIsoN's PAIN CUF-
er this season; gives instant RELIEF To
colds, severe cramps and La Grippf
doctor In sr1erIsncy. Ger sale every
whore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-oN MOUNT PLEASANT.
4 genuine bargain. \ cottage OF fooms;
furnace heat etc. 4040 square ieel CT
land and all conycuienceS. for only s<,gg;; p. y;
and on very easy terms. ISAAC l. hof
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

EoR sAI.E-TF YOU ARE LOOKING
81, chance 10 make money call for par
ttn,,iars of the lots on Capitol Hlll VIC
are selling for s10o ISAAC J.. GoFf' CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rOR SALE - HAVE YOU YOUR
household furniture insured? We VIII IN
e,,re N for wears against any loss by IRE
Cor xG Can YOU afford 20 be without II?
ISAAC l. GOFF CO,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rOR sALE-LoTS HIGH. DRY AND
I-vel. SEQ Just think OF II! Within q
minute from electrics and steam cars; III
down: 50c week. ISAAC j.. GObF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR RENT--HALF HOUSE 431 PINE
street; nine rooms: modern; SIS per
month Apply at g. Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

rop sAIF-LEGAI. PAPERS PROP
orlN- executed al small fee ISAAC l..
GOTrr CO Really Estate and General IN
suranca III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

no s1rP. HOUSE. TRUNK OR
person should b. out e a.. Harrisoa'a
pain Cur-r. Blandinga - Weybossss
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sATE-IF YOU ARE SICK OR
ont of town let ms take charge OF your
estates we will care for them IN a
satisfactory manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-DO YOU KNOW YOUR
monthly rent will give you a home OF your
own? Csfl and see what splendid hvinItS
we offer on terms the same as rent.
ISAAC L.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ron sAI.E-CAN WE DO ANY BET
,ers a fO-room house Just over the line
I'm North Providence for $500 We VIII
,,aiFe terms TO suit the buyer. ISAAC
7. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
FOR LADIES,

OLU DIX JALksUNs monthly regIia-
tor has saved thousands OF wonea from
suicide, Don't fret and worry. but cali &c
once. Don't waste time and money oo
worthless Pills. Tablets and Capsules. bit
ssnd ior = bo.tle, OF OLD DR.. JAcA-
Iute,y safe md sure. $1,000 for a case ws
fail TO .reiieye IN "a hours; az oiice or by
mail 81 IL nos convenient for you 20
call. write and stats your case plainly. We
can treat you succsssfuily. by. mail All
letters answered promptly In plain eavel-
ope Specialists for 60 years; advice fres-
DR. JACkSON'S HOME REMEDY CO..
Ia Trsmuut street Boston. AAAA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SAT.E-DrD WE EVER TELL
vou we carry liability and accident insur-
ance? For further particulars see ISAAC
J.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

ron sAI.T-IMPREss THIS on
,.o,,T mind. We will build YOU Il home
tro,,, vour own idea and sell II on terms
the same as rent ISAAC l.. GOfF' CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SAI.E-JUST A FEW MORE
lots on the t<imball Flat. between ProNie
dence and Pawtucket. eau az ohce, II
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sAI.E-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
for houses in any location call on us. We
have them in all parts Of the city. lSAAC
l. GOFF co. Ill Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-CENTRALLY LOCATED
real estate; house of IL rooms. all inn
pruVements: 1000 so. e. of land on Bassett
street, for 5000 ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sALE-Do you WISH TO SELL
your property at Auction? Call at our
office with particulars. our terms are
reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
REAL ESrATE FOR SALE.
ISAAC L G0FF CO.. III Westminster 81

FOR SALE-HERE rs YOUR OPPoR-
tunity: 1900 down secures a splendid cot
steam heat. every convenience and large
lot. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE-IN DRowNvrLE A
2i5-story 2-family house. 10 rooms. acres
OF land. all conveniences. and only : min
utes from cars. ISAAC l.. GOFr co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
TO LET

FOR RENT-HALr HOUSE NO. 40
Pine streret: 8 rooms; modern: SIS. Ap-
ply at 81 Exchange place.
FOR RENT-LowuR PART OF
house. 4ae Pine street: nine rooms: mod
ern: rent s2s per month. Apply at 30 Ex.
change place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALEM EAST PROVIDENCE.
\ cottage OF rooms: 5000 So. IT, Of land
furnace heat and all conveniences: price.
$500. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALF--A 2-FAMITY HOUSE of
| 10 rooms on Bond street. Cor $500: "A good
| opportunity for anyone looking for prop
\ 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALEM OINEYvILLE a
nice 2-family house t5 rooms. i'm good
repair. for S2S00 ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
FOR SALE Ry ALL DRUGGISTS

WHOLESALE
Hall q lyon, Geo. L, Clafiu d %.
and Rlap ling ~ Blaniiuo,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR SALE--A 3-TENEMENT HOUSE
and store, 10 rooms. renting for S3i "A
month: will he sold for only $500. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

FOR sALE-HERE's YOUR CHANCE
A 2la-story. 2-family house. II rooms.
steam heat. etc; large lot: cost $500; will
be sold for $500 ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-10
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

Charles +. Libby, proprietor of the
Libby stock farm, Burnham. is fitting
% very handsome horses for the mar
ket.
Fred DeBeck of East Corinth. has in
his stable two year-olds and one
six months-old, one young Stranger;
one irwin, and one Broomall, and
they are fine colts.
John n. Ingalls, of East Machias, has
purchased the stallion Bellroy, of Tai
bot Gardner. Bellroy was by the noted
stallion Belle Boy which was sold for
$5l 900. Bellroy was bred by Mr.. W. f.
Field of Calais.
One of the most stylish colts in
Dover is owned by S. D. Weymouth.
This animal is by Alsultan. its dam by
Fred Lothair mare, while it's grand
dam was the dam of Romulus, (2.23A) }.
1t stands 16.1 hands high and weighs
1000 pounds.
Two new horses have appeared
among the fast ones in Saco. The first
is owned by A. J. CARL, and is a trotter
Of good breeding and more than the
usual speed. The second is a brown
PAGER. owned by F. F.. Rollins and is
said to be the most speedy horse Mr..
Rollins has yet owned.
A crew of men are now engaged in
clearing the trees and bushes from the
Phinney pasture on the Whitneyville
road where the MachiaS fair ground
and race course will be established.
The land has been surveyed and found
~ afford great opportunity for a trot-
ting park and by early spring it is
thought that grading will be begun.
Black Hawk owned by d. r. Seder-
quest of st. Stephen, and we'll known
IN Washington county, has been doing
some remarkably good work on the
river this winter. His recent clever
ness has caused several horsemen to
make liberal offers for him. but his
owner holds him at higher figures than
any yet offered.
Horsemen will be interested this
year in the attempt to break the pres
ent trotting record to mark below
two minutes. The steady and ire
mendous advance in horse breeding is
best shown by the fact that 50 years
a go only one trotter had lowered the
23O mark. whereas today the list of
horses below that figure approximates
| 1000.
The horse business has been active
| in North Arson the past week and
prices have been high Webster Will
| liams sold two good horses to w. W
Wilkins for Q. C. Bailey of Winthrop
ard three to r. l.. Cummings of South
| Paris Mr.. Cummings also bought one
each of d. NJ. Norton & Sons of this
town. Frank Nittum of Scion. Eli
Hoyt of Madison and two of l.. w
| Chase of Skowhegan.
A. 3. Chase of Dover bought of Geo
| NJ Paul of that town few days
since. al a good price. one of the mos;
promising young horses purcha sed
there for some time. 1t is filly
three years old the 9th day of June: is
by AIsultan (2.1519). her dam by Judge
Advocate. and is a full sister to Romu-
lus 23A). Mr.. Chase purchased hei
for a Massachusetts customer and
shipped her to her new home at once.
One of the surprises of Maine last
season was the ability shown by Nom
| jnee Prince. the HOulton stallion. tC
| lower his record considerably. After
a good season in the stud and without
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-10

William Mills, who recently had an
operation performed. is reported as
doing nicely.
Fred A. Hobbs, who has been in 2
Boston hospital for several months
under treatment. is soon expected
home.
Preparations are being made TO ded-
icate the soldiers monument some
time the last of May. Several parties
from away viii be present. There will
De speaking and band of music will
attend.
n Walter Murphy. who is serving in
the English army in South Africa. il
expected home this spring.
John Iobey, who has been suffering
with rheumatism, is much better and
hopes of his recovery are strong.
Papers Will soon he put in circula-
tlon 10 raise money to build an en-
CINE house and fire department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-10
KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

George W. Clark of HalloWell and
Mrs. Maria Thompson of Bath. are
visiting their father. George Clark, at
Razorville who is very sick with
pneumonia.
Or. and Mrs. s. +. Overlook of Pom
fret. Conn. who have been visiting his
parents. returned home Saturday.
Notwithstanding the open winter
there has been great deal of lum-
bering done here.
Rev. G. f. Boynton Of South Jeffer-
son. will preach at the RaZorville c. T..
chapel at 1890 a. NJ, next Sunday.
Rev ]. +. Howard will preach at
Burkettville next Sunday morning
and evening.
Israel Leavitt, an aged and respected
citizen of West Washington, died at
his late residence. Friday at 10 =. Nj.
He had always been an earnest Chris
tan worker and will be greatly missed
in the community and town. He is
survived by a wife and one daughter.
Mrs. Owen Dow of Augusta.