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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03

A new canal bid by the Panama CON-
pany is forecasted in private letter
telling of probable reduction of its
sale price to $40,0OO,O0O. If such ten
der is officially made the commission
is likely to recommend acceptance
and Nicaragua may lose.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Ex-consrea.manD eaa

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 31.-Ex-Con-
gresham William H. II. Cowles died
at his home in Wilkesboro, N. c., Mon.
day. Col. Cowles was distinguished
officer of the confederate army and
served four terms in congress-,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Skaters Drowned.

Milan, Ind, Dec. 31.-John Dever,
aged 26 years, and Mrs Grace Falls,
aged "a, were drowned Monday even
ing while skating on the Milan ice
pond. Dever leaves a widow and one
child. Mrs. Falls was the wife of
Charles Falls, railroader, with
headquarters at Terre Haute.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Popular Family and Farm j ournal

The large circulation and general
popularity of the Farm, Field and
Preside published in Chicago, afford
good proof that it is paper the peo-
pie like and that it meets a want in
the way of useful information. In
view Of this fact we have arranged to
club with it. Yearly price of Farm,
Field and Fireside, S1.00. Price of
our paper $l.00. Clubbing price OF the
two, $l.70. We will take and forward
snbscriptios either at clubbing rate
for both, or for the Farm, Field and
Firss!de alone Rb UlW ysHr.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Crushed Him.

Maud Faircash-And what did ia
Their say when you asked him II you
might pay your addresses to me?
Young Sparedaub-He said he was
surprised to hear that was capable
of paying anything.-Ally Sloper.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Husband-No; but I'm losing m,
Realism Up to Date,

Stormington Barnes = Say, there
amt nuthin' in this realism after all.
mo? Why?"
Bloomington Barnes-Why, I put
on donkey act as curtain raiser
ana never got a hand--played the
leading role messlt. too.-N. Y,
gIr7sa, 49,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Given a Long Term

Oskaloosa, Kan, Dec. s1.-William
Klusmire, the wife murderer, was
brought into court here Monday and
sentenced to 50 years in the peniten-
tiary. Klusmire was convicted of
killing his wife in Holton last May.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
WIZ Receiye a Ronn.-

Cleveland, o., Dec. 31.-The Pitts
burg Steamship company has an
nounced that it will give the masters
of its 112 vessels bonus ranging
from 500 to $3.50 for their work dur
ing the past season,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Not synonymous.

Mrs. Tuftunter-I suppose you've
heard my daughter is to marry no.
bleman.
Mrs. Planebuddy-Why. no heard
1t was gentleman who was her ac-
ceptsd lovsr.-philadelphia Press,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Swing Time.

He Cat swell restaurant)-Yo
may have anything on the bill of
fare, dearest. Shall read it to YOU?
she--No, darling. Just read it to
the wsitsr.-Chicago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
The Plaque at smyrna,

Washington, Dec. 31.-Consul Lane,
at Smyrna, has cabled the state de-
partment that the bubonic plague
has broken out at that point.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
She Saw.

Husband-You'll have to discharge
Dinah and do the cooking yourself.
Wife-Mercy on US! Are you losing
your money?
Husband-No; but I'm losing my
health.
Wife-Oh, I see.
Husband-Yes. The doctor says eat
too much.-N. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Glass Told the rrntb

Wife-Do you know have very
little mouth? In the glass it doesn't
look large enough to hold my tongue.
Husband (testily)-It doesn't.-Tit-
Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
MEETS WITH A CHECK.
Big Railway Deal Tied Up by an Order
from Court

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec 31.-Judge
Elliott, OF the district court of Hem
sA y
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-03
Mines Flooded.

shamokin, Pa, Dec. 31.-Rain
which fell almost continuously the
past 40 hours flooded number Of
coileries in this region. Water rose
ne TIA n Tn Hsury Clay yhsft tnat
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24
NEW VERMONT AUTHOR.

Vermont has borne an hOnored par
in the world Of letters with such writ
ers to her credit as John G. Sake
Judge Thompson and Rowland Robin
son, but these have now gone the
way OF all the world leaving the lau
rels Of Vermont to be upheld bv a
newer and younger generation.
1t Is interesting to note that as the
late Rowland Robinson was doing I'll e
last OF long life's work, young
Vermonter was just beginning his in
the same field. This young man is
Harle Oren Cummins, native of
Montpelier and a graduate this year
OF the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology.
The Cummins' book of stories,
"Welsh Rarebit Tales has just been
issued by the Mutual Book Co. of
Boston, Mass and has at once made a
decided hit. Mr.. Cumm,ns' forte is
writing short and somewhat peculiar
stories that often star,le, always in.
terest and frequently amuse and not
seldom instruct or point moral.
His style is fresh and vigorous and
all MS own. Heretofore, his work has
been confined to magazines and this
IS his first excursion into book print.
The book is perfect specimen Of the
typographers art and is illustrated by
X. Emmett Owen, the we'll known
New York artist.
The book can be obtained OF all
booksellers in Vermont. The regular
price of the book is S1.25. The book.
'ellers allow a discount from this
price.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24
NORTHFIELD

The adjou ned annual meeting OF
the Congregational society was held
Thursday afternoon and these officers
elected; President, Capt. John l..
Moseley; clerk and treasurer, M D.
Smith; collector, Henry Clough; trus-
tees, DIR. j. H Judkins, NJ. b. Smith
and A. E. Denny. Extensive rerairs
are now being made upon the interior
OF the church building.
A.:A. Hutchinson of Schenectady. n.
Y, Is visitor at the home OF his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NIL. Hutch
inson.
Richard Kennedy is having extern.
slve repairs made upon his pre- misses
on the corner of Wall and Water
streets. The house has been raised
about foot, new foundations put in
and the front yard graded ana sur.
rounded by curbing.
ID. b. Lexington has resigned as
town grand juror. No one has been
appointed to fill the vacancy.
Two mail boxes on the delivery
route between this place and East
koxbury have this spring been occu.
pied by birds. In one of them a robin
built her nest and Matched out her
young. She became accustomed to
the owners OF the box and the mail
man collecting and delivering the
mail, and would sit quietly upon her
nest apparently unconceri ed, The
other box was occupied by blue bird
and her brood. The people at this
point erected another box and let the
ORD have undisturbed possession.
+. S. Porter has returned home
after an extensive trip through the
western and southern states.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

On Thursday occurred the funeral
Of Miss Lydia Sherour0e at Dr. Pei.
kins. she had been q great sufferer
for a year from tumor. PreyyNto
that She had been NEST talthtu. All
devoted worker in NJ E, CAuu.
being, ,ul many years, On the bead
OF steHads, president Of the Foreign
Missionary Society and never a5sen.
from church when well. A br the.
Presiding Elder Sherburne q St
bloomsbury is the only member Of Toe.
Sherburne family now remaining
lnterment was in the Center ceue:e.v
Rev. &. Fl. Wright oHiiiating.
At Morrison. IL, IN May the 10th
occurred the death 4 Ms Mary Cham
berlin Quacken0uSh on.y 5 letter Q.
j. S, Chamberlin. she Hasa native
Of this place AM spent her youth
here where she had q 'srge Gree d
friends.
Truman Bartlett has returned rJn
Ludlow,
Rev. G. Il Wrigu. has been ap'
pointed superintendent Of scho}.s
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24
FIRST WoMANss PORTRAIT

washington, May "a Postmaster
General Payne has announced that the
portrait of Martha Washington had
been decided upon as the first of
American women to adorn United
States postage stamp. The announce.
ment'is made today because it is the
centennial Of the death of the wife of
the first president.
The portrait will be placed on the
eight.cent stamp Of the new issue
which will appear some time next
fall.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24
PROCTOR GETS KIRBY

St. Johnsbury, May -4.-T1e 1Fs;
caucus in Caledonia county Vas l'.l
at Kirby YESTERDAY 4.tfrnl'n T T.
Ho lght0n Proctor mar BENG
elected delegate l. tha s.@e caaVen
ton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

Newark, N. j., May 24.-United States
Senator Dryden is suffering from ma
laria at his home in Bernardsvile, He
returned from Washington on Wednes-
day. 1t was said at his house that his
condition was not at all serious
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24
MARsHFlELD CREAMERY

Marshheid. MAY Il N4rSn1t-dIo'
operative creamery paid t~ent!F'esnIg.
and one half cents 0e7 pound ,of ApIy
butter, Of, test, thereby dlStflor,'ls
about 500 among the patrons. I wen
ty cents was the price pad 70; app"
butter last year
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

Little Valley, N. Y, May "a. William,
L. Peaslee. prosperous cheese factory
owner and farmer residing at Napoli.
has committed suicide by hanging him
self in the loft of his barn. He had
been in poor health for some time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

RANDOLPH MARKET
Hogs sod at cents and caves al
to Al cents in the Randolph mA'N7'
this week,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

Hon. John 7. Sheaan who has seventeen wears ~
Field Co.'s wholesale warehouse, corporal Fgnqnt
the following
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
0enfemen'-'"Lasf summer caught which seemed fl a
tie Ia my kidneys and affected them badly tred couO of t
ney remedies largely advertised but they did help me a 0
of my foremen told of the help had received u,
Peruna In similar case, and at procured sa
at was Indeed blessing to am my feet large r
the day. and trouble such had affected seriou bur finn
bottles of Peruna cured entirely and not be without h
three months salary. ".JOHN r. SHEAH4M = 'Ia*G
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

suspected, but the chronic variety nw
come on so gradually and i1.!iIou;,,
that Its presence is not suspected mi
after 1t has fastened Itself th5r5y,bIy
upon its victim.
At the appearance " tAe first ;yn,
tom Peruna should be taky1. Thu
remedy strikes At once at the very ~,
Of the disease.
A book On oatarra sen. frsa by n,
Psruna Medicine Co.. Columbus o.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-24

Mr.. Jacob Fleig writes from "A Sum
aer avenue, Brooklyn, N. y:
"Iam now a H1w nu4n at the are Of
sevsnty-Nve years, thanks to your
wonderful remedy Psruna. "..-Jacob
Rfsig.
Catarrhal Inflammation Of the mucous
Lining Of the kidneys, also called
"Bright's disease" may be either acute
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms Of such prominence that the
serious nature Of the disease 10 at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
SKOWHEGAN.
County Commissioners Report.

The county commissioners have COM
pleted the annual report Of the county.
and it is now in the hands of the printer.
The financial condition is mitch better
than at the last report, and the officials
reel there is cause for qualification. Ali
the Understanding obligations of the
county have been taken up during the
year. and refunded at a lower rate. . per
cent, and it is hoped that a material re-
duction in the county's indebtedness viii
be made in the immediate future The
rast year has been costly one, particu-
larly so on account of the murder trial.
which drew on the treasury to the ex-
tent of over se90., but despite this fact
the balance sheets show a gain of over
$500 for the year. the net liability of the
county on Jan. |. 1901. being s5os4.sS. and
on Jan. /. 1872. $500. The principAi
sources Of revenre were: Town taxes.1
81. 4515i: plantation taxes. s2657.5s;. state
tax OF unincorporated places. $sO5S8s;
road tax in organized plantations. ss2ao-
10: fines imposed by municipal. justice
and supreme courts. $a95S.oa
The expendit uies figure up as follows:
Court. jail and general expenses, $1sl7.1e;
support q prisoners, sl4s4-ls bills Of Cost,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
Somerset County Real Estate Transfers

Following is list OF the real estate
transfers in Somerset county the past
week:
ANSON-Elizabeth Bowrins to George
S. Bowring, Land and buildings, 500.
CANAAN-'rimo.hy g. Barrett 10
George 5; Kicker ct ais. land, $50
COENNILLE--Nar l.. Parsons to
John F. Mitchell, land. 500
FAlRFlELDI'ora Allen Spaulding ct
ais TO Hattie l.. Nye. land. 81 and other
valuable consideration.
HARTLAND-David ID. Stewart TO
Mary ]. Fuller. Rand and buildings, 5000;
Edward l. Wellington to Mildred f. Wei
! lington. land, 500.
H inod c,a TowNsn!P ad e q ara o, p
ei valuable consideration.
| JAckMAN PLANTATiON-Ellen NJ;
CLARK Burh to David Holden, land and
| buildings. $40.
Lexington Plartation-Charles II. Clark
| IL Percy TripD. land. $lor
| MADISON-Geors. w Lake to Rose NJ.
| Summerfield. lane. 81; Il. F. J. Weston to
| John Burwood. land xl25.
MERCER-Edsar L. Sawyer to Pearl
! NEW PORTLAND-Delmon Norton 10
I Winfield s Niles, land, $50; Charles II.
| Clark to Winfield S. Niles. land, $50;
! Charles II. Clark to Percy Trip land
iings SlS5
| P!TTSFIELo-Cyrus Chase ct ais Z
| Rlchard r. thiS':. land. Slh': Dyer W,
Libby to Bertha l.. Libby, land ant
Ituikinss, 500
| PLEASANT RIDGE PLANTATION
Rose L. Williams to Frank A. DeSilvla
land. $3.50.
| RIPLEY-Mary. 3. Skillings to Stepher
i. Seyey. land $40: Melvin f. Seavey e
Fred 4. Tibbetts. land and buildings. $6o5
| Observation-Disclosures c. Jewett L
Walter p OrdwaJ land and buildings, s.
land other valuab:.. consideration.
SOLON-EnOS T. Adams to Carrie Il
Longiey ct al. land and buildings. 81.
| STARkS-Wiliiam II. Manter ct ais t.
Daniel l.. jonas. land, $133.33 Thoma;
jCroswell ct al 70 Daniel l.. Jones, land
sG6.67 Asa Waugh ct al to William l.
Walker. standing trees 500.
No .. X. /. tI.ANTATION-Ho Holdings
worth & Whitnev Company to Louis;
H. Coburn ct ais, land. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
WATERVILLE.
Hatl.Iuce.

Robert b. Hall and Miss lizzie Alta Luce
were united in marriage at the home OF
the groom. M. 3 Thayer Court. Wednes-
day evening. Rev. A. \. Lewis of the
Methodist church, officiating. and the
double ring service being used.
The bridal party entered the parlor 1T
O'Clock TO the inspiring strains of the
Lohengrin Wedding March played By
Halls fun orchestra. They were met by
Mr.. Lewis, who cecitcd the ceremony that
made them MIN and wife. After the con-
cratulations andsa few selections by the
orchestra. Mr.. ana Mrs. Hall left on their
bridal trip.
r. Il. Hall is p name to conjure by in
all the musical circles Of the country He
hats been called TIE March King" and is
lated by MANY as second only TO Solsa
as a composer OF marches and band mu-
sic. He has lately taken to composing
music especially for the piano. also. ard
this is rapidly becoming as popular as
bis band music. He is known ali over
the country and his music is heard in ev-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
REMOVAL NOT LEGAL,
City Marshal Hart of Salem Continues
to Hold the Office.

Salem. Mass, Jan. Getty Marshal
John W. Hart continued az the head of
the Salem police force. today, because.
the city solicitor has ruled that he was
not removed ''tef good of the service by
vote sof the aldermen. last night The
point on which Is based Mr.. Harris ten
pcrary retention is a parliamentary one,
the city solicitor holding that MAYOR
Hurley was in tie wrong in. not enter
tanning Alderman Doyles notice that he
would move a reconsideration of the vote
Dy which Hart was removed. After the
vote and the mayors refusal to entertain
a motion TO reconsider. Alderman Doyle
appealed from The ruling of the Chair,
but the mayors ruling was sustained by
the board. To-day, the point in parlia-
nentary practice was referred to the city
solicitor, who said that the vote was sub
ject TO reconsideration and that the max
or was wrong iii not entertaining the al
derman's notice that he would move a re-
at the next meeting.
Mayor Hurley. This afternoon, issued a
call for a special meeting of The board
of aldermen for Friday afternoon, at 5
o'clock. when the motion for reconsidera-
ton will be made by Alderman Doyle
as marshal and shall see that every law
and all laws are enforced impartiaily"
when asked if he intended to take PERSON
al charge of the duties of chief of po-
lice. He said further that he would mott
~ the members of the police to be on
l:ne at an hour which would be conven-
lent and that he would then instruct
them in their duties and just what lie
should expect Of them
What will you do with the salary OF
the marshalship:' inquired the reporter
Nothing | shall not draw it, replied
the mayor.
The mayor SAID that at the next meet
ing Of the aldermen he would have |.
candidate for the marshaIship, bue he
would not say that he would have any
body other than Edward II. Knight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
STATE NEWS.
PENoBscoT.
NEWPORT.

The fair held by the ladies of the
Christian church last week was a very
successful one financially.
The new Methodist church is fast
nearing completion and is a great orna-
ment to the village. The interior Is
Gothic in style and has steel ceiling
Tie walls are also to be covered with
steel, there are nine memorial win
dovs, which are all taken. II will be
lighted by electricity. The society hope
TO have it ready for dedication the last
OF April.
Mrs. L. w. Sherburn and daughter
arc visiting relatives in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Goodwin went to
Livermore Falls. last week.
Rev S. A. Bender, president of
Buo ksport Seminary, preached for the
Methodist society, Sunday.
The Sebasticook Sunday-school AS
ISOLATION held its yearly meeting In the
town hall, Wednesday.
n H. Libby is seriously ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
Lowell.

AT the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
H. Fairfield. Thursday morning. there
was a pretty wedding. the contracting
parties being Miss Harriet Tyler of
Gardiner. and George F. Lowell of
Kingfield. formerly of Portland. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. G.
r. Palmer. pastor OF the Methodist
church of this town. The wedding was
private. only the immediate relatives
of the bride and groom being present.
The bride formerly resided in this
town and will be remembered by many.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell left Immediately
after the ceremony for short wedding
trip. after which they will reside in
Kingfield. No cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31

The case of George +. Lowe, which
has attracted SO much attention here
abouts of late, seems destined to at
tract still more. Mr.. Lowe
appeared before G.. Nj. Chap
man, Esq, disclosure commissioner
Thursday morning, being summoned by
p. 4. Smith, ESQ. The proceeding is
rot an unusual one but would seem SO
from the fact that the respondent is
now under bonds to appear before the
March term of court to answer to the
charge of fraud, but the alleged crime
is not at all concluded with the debts
in the citation to disclosure. The hear
ing was continued all day Thursday.
but as yet nothing Of Importance has
occurred. 1t promises to be long ses-
sion and the result cannot be foretold.
The hearing will be continued. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31

Although late in the fall. there was q
shortage of water in Cobbossee stream
the recent rains have just reversed the
conditions and now there is more than
can be handled. There should be dis
charge of $50 cubic feet per second to
keep all the wheels going. At the pres
ent time, but TWO rows of the flash
boards are on the upper dam and some
500 cubic feet per second are going To
waste. 1t will probably be a month be-
fore the water can be held back. es-
pecially as the large pond is now
filled and water is running over the
dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31

districts was recently visiting in this
city The house where he stopped was
ono OF the old fashioned kind and it
neing rather cold, he was asked to build
hre in the large wood furnace in the
cellar. This he consented to do and
was soon at work. The house was soon
fast hlling with smoke and an investi-
Satlon OF his work revealed the fact
that ne mad crawled through the man
Eole IN the back Of the furnace. built
q large fire in the cold air space. had
a large lot of fine and dry wood burn
ing. The danger was soon seen and by
the diligent use of many pals of wa
ter the IRE was extinguished. the house
was cleared Of smoke and he was
shown how to build fire in the right
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31

That the farmers Of this section of
the state are now raising more beef
than for the last few years is readily
apparent. Until recently, pair OF
oxen yoked to a team was an unusual
sight. but now it is very common one
to see them bringing hay and wood into
the market. This is as it should be-
Another thing that the farmers of this
State will take up this spring, if all
reports are true is the raising OF fodder
corn. They can now raise it much
cheaper than they can purchase 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31

The Coliseum will probably be as
clean when the Mother Goose party is
given by the Gardiner Board of Trade
as it has been since it's construction.
A large force will be placed at work
washing the entire structure. No pains
will be spared to have the floor in the
best possible condition for dancing.
The best means of doing this is now be-
ing considered by the hall committee.
There has not been an event announced
in this city that has caused SO much
talk as has this for a long time and it
promises to be the event of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
FAIRFIELD.

Crummett & Bragg, dealers in coal,
wood, etc, have purchased the Roller
Grist mill of Jewett Pratt and will
take possession about Feb. list.
Messrs. Crummett & Bragg have for
nerly occupied an office under the
Opera House, which they will vacate
and fit up an office in the mill sifiici-
entity large to accommodate all OF
their business. including the American
Express Agency. The partnership eH-
listing between Mr., Ci'ummett and Mr..
Bragg was formed about is months
ago for the purpose of conducting re-
tail coal and wood business. In the
mill they will employ some competent
man as an assistant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-31
Ice Harvesting Will Now Beair

The much looked for ice harvesting
on the hennebec river will begin, this
morning The cold of the last few days
has thickened the ice to the required
thickness. l. inches, and, this morning.
rrhrlng Will begin at Cedar Grove.
Berry. hawthorn and Iceboro. This
will set Il large crew Of men to work
On Saturday morning. operations will
begin ut the Lodges. All places will be
running full force. Monday morning
provided there is no setback