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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

At the regular weekly meeting of the
directors OF the First National Bank OF
Bath, Tuesday, Charles III. Potter was
appointed cashier to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of William ID
Mussenden. Mr.. Potter is Il graduate of
the Bath High school and OF Bowdoin
College, class Of 1870. He is only 3 wears
old. one of the youngest bank cashiers
Of the State. For the past year Mr. Pot
ter has been the principal at the ninth
ton has been sent to the school board
Mr.. Mussenden. VINO was the only cashier
the hank has had since its organization
in 1863, resigned to accept the position Of
treasurer and clerk Of the newly organ
lied Bath Trust Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

ton. About fifty were present. After
husling the corn, refreshments, con-
sisting of cake and coffee were served
and the remainder of the evening was
passed very pleasantly in dancing and
playing games. The music was fur
nished by Heath and Moody, organists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

Fifty-eight feet is the height of a
colossal monument TO the late Prince
Henry of Orleans. which is to be erect
ed on Cape st. Jacques. at the mouth
Of the Saigon river. French Cochin
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

Hundreds of carcasses of sheep are
now being washed up on the French
coast near Calais. They are believed
to DE part of a jettisoned cargo oe
New Zealand mutton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
ter. and hope for her speedy re-

better, and hope for her speedy re-
covery.
l.. H. Collins lost quite Il valuable
work horse. Sunday morning. The
animal was sick for a week.
C. ii. Watson spent last week at his
home, taking vacation from his du-
ties at the Insane Hospital, Augusta.
Mrs. Sarah Clark. 50 years of age,
who resides in this town, is one of our
very smart p-to-date old ladies'. One
day, last week, she was walking along
the road and "A gentleman in an auto
mobile riding by stopped and invited
| her to ride. She accepted at once and
greatly enjoyed the novelty of riding
| in a horseless carriage.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Seares of Au-
gusta, called on friends III town, Sun
day.
! Mrs. Eben Hallowell and Albert
Halowell Of Weeks Mills. spent Sun
day with the formers parents, Mr. and
Mrs George Morrill,
Miss Sadie Collins. who has been
spending several weeks with her sis
ter i'm Gardiner, returned home, Satur-
day.
Nathan Mason and little son, visited
his mother, Mrs Mary Mascn, Satur-
day.
Mrs. Mamie Sibley and daughter.
Mrs. Loud of Augusta, We're guests of
relatives in town, last week. /.
Miss Grace Thompson is making ex-
cellent success in her work as Il nurse.
She is at present caring for Miss Tina
Dorr.
The commander of Cutler Post c..
A. r.. of Togus. and detail of men.
were busy, last Friday and Saturday,
setting stones received from the gov
eminent over the graves Of deceased
soldiers in the cemeteries of the town.
Mrs. Mary Mcintosh of Richmond,
was the guest of Miss Ida Searles,
Saturday.
Mrs. Lathrop returned, Friday, from
a visit to her son in Sidney.
Wilson Dorr Of Augusta, called on
| relatives in town, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
A. II. Wilson has reshingled his

A. H. Wilson has reshingied his
house.
The children of this village gave II
surprise party to Masters Earle and
George Maiiter, on Tuesday evening,
presenting them. with presents on the
occasion. MIR. Manter and family will
soon leave for North Carolina, where
they intend to make their. future home.
Much hay is being shipped from the
station here. ~
a ear load of hogs was recently sent
from this place to Massachusetts,.
NJ w. Manter made a business trip
to Portland, last week.
There was a good attendance at the
churches here, Sunday last.
DR.. T.. S. Hannaford has reshingled
his stable.
Parties have been here and looked
over the wooden mill with a view of
buying the plant.
Much blowing is being done these fine
days.
help and also for corn and making Of
IefS IOf acTcJSe UcNL ytiI.
Mr.. Carson is plastering his new
house and the fine weather is "a great
aid to him in this work.
Mary Weymouth from Massachu-
sets, is visiting in town.
vAssALeoRo.
Mrs Edith Craig and Mrs. Marid
skinner of Auburn, visited Mrs.
Craig's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Austin, last week.
Mrs. Arthur Jackson visited her
lorne in Thorndike, last week.
Mrs. Elijah Cook and daughter, are
visiting at Edward Cooks.
Mr.. and Mrs HI nry Glazier and two
youngest sons of Winslow, visited Mrs.
Glaciers parents, MI and Mrs. Preston
Lancaster, Sunday.
Miss Scott Prescott is visiting at
Mrs Albert Fosters.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Austin left for
their children.
Your correspondent picked full
blown dandelion on the banks of the
kennebec, Saturday.
Dr. T., Cook of York, who is visiting
his father, Edward Cook, was in the
village, saturday.
Mrs Emily r. Joy and granddaugh-
ter. Miss Edith Field of Oakland, visit
cd her sister, Mrs. Preston Lancaster,
last week.
The initiatOry degree was conferred
on a r,ember at the Odd Fellow Lodge
in this village, Tuesday evening. After
the work an oyster supper WAS served
in the dining hall.
Geo Wood of Waterville, was in the
village Sunday. on his way 10 River
side, to visit his daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Rollins.
Frank Bourne and Geo. Robbins of
Sidney, were liz this village, Saturday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
SOUTH WINDSOR.

very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Waterman Starrett at South Hope
Wednes day oct - when their daughter
Hattie Louise Starrctt WAS united in
marriage TO Berton O. Moody of South
Windsor. At O'Clock to the nusic Of
LoilerErin's wedding march played by
party entered the rarlor from the hall
and took their position under Il bcauti-
frl arch OF evergreen and snowdrcps,
where the ring service was very i'm
pressively performed by the rev j. H.
Gray of Eocliport. The bride was
handsomely gowncd in white muslin.
with trimmings OF lace ana white
satin ribbons and carried bouquet of
tea roses. The house was beautifully
decorated with evergreen, autumn
foliage. potted plants and cut flowers;
ropes of evergreen formed an aisle thc
entire length of the room up which the
bridal party passed to the arch, under
which the re7emony w2S performed.
After congratulations. refreshments
we've served consisting Of ice cream ana
cake. The wedding sifts were numer-
Gus and included many valuable
articles. MIR. and Mrs. Moody left for
South Windsor Thursday amid a show
or OF rice. where they viii he at horne
after November ioth.-Bockland Court
er Gazette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

The tomb of Samuel Rogers, "the bank
/ er-poet." in Hornsey churchyard, Eng
! lana. which has become much dilapi-
/ dated. has heen renovated at the expense
I OF a lady whose identity is not revealed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

Two and half inches is the diameter
OF the trunk of young birch tree sever
al yards long which has been found in
the center Of piece Of Canadian birch
plankinG sawn AZ High Wycombe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12

Spitzbergene belongs to no country,
and since the cessation of whaling it is
deserted. even in summer. There are
deposits of coal and phosphates, but it
does not pay to work them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
DR.. EnnnnOns'

Monthly Regulator has brought nappineses ~
h.,pdrods a,f al, xious women. There Is posirsys-
" no other remedy known 70 medica! scicnso
that will 40 quickly and safely 20 the Wort
Longest and most obstinate irregularities iro."
anfecd al any stage. No pain, danger, or inter.
ference with work. Have rclicv ed hundreds2r
eases where others have failed. The most ON
cult eases successfully trcatcdby D1a,i Da-
eicial results guaranteed IN ever q ~
risk whatsocycr We treat hundreds ~ no.?
whom we never scc. Write for furthcr par5.cuI;
Lars and free confidential advice. lDo nQ{ &NtSu
too long. Allicttcrs truthfnlly answers 80
member, this remedy ia absolutely saic ,n.s1ss
every possiblo condition and positively 5eas~M
no aiteril effect upon tho health. Sent ~ ma ~
securely scaled, $500. Money letters sbon ,1M. =
registered. DIR. J. W. EMHOSS CO's iv -"
El3Bt st., Boston, Mass. tft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
RHEA SEEMS HONEST.
Believes Opponent Elected and Will
Decline Election Certificate.

Bristol, Tenn, Nov. 11.--Congressman
Rhea. Dem. of the 9th Virginia district
issued statement. Monday in which he
says that despite the election of the elcc-
ton commissioners he believes that his
and adds that if a certificate of elect,on
IS issued by the state board to himself
based on the exclusion of the votes of
me precincts of Pattis0n and Mendoza he
tRhea) will decline to accept it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-12
CROSS HILL.

Mrs. Mandana Lawton left for
Rochester. n. Y, Wednesday morning
where she will visit her brother, Reu-
ben Lawton and family, for month.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel G.. Tilton and
daughter Esther of Freedom, spent
several days, last week, with friends
in town.
The many friends of Mrs. +. A.
Smart are pleased to see her out again
after a months sickness with eryspe-
las and eczema.
Miss Iva McGreggor. who has been
spending several weeks in the place.
left for her home in Waltham, Mass.
Friday.
Frank Ballard has been hauling pc-
tatoes TO Waierville. He raised PSI
bushels from an acre.
Rev. G. w. Loweli preached a fine
sermon at the Methodist church, Sun
day. from these words we all do fade
as leaf" Isaiah, lxiv:6
MT. VERNON.
n party of eight hunters from this
section returned home last week from
the Dead River region bringing nine
deer with them.
Harrison Gordon is repairing his
house.
Calvin Z. Weber is putting 4 new
roof on to his barn besides making 9TH
err repairs;
Mrs. Georgia Johnson and her schoI-
ars gave an entertainment at the Bean
Tuesday evening, Nov. H.
PlTTSTON. 8ss.
On Wednesday evening a lnisking bee
was held at Elmer. Gilpataeks. Pitts
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-13

Il have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy for number Of years, and
nave no hesitancy in saying that it is
the best remedy for coughs, colds and
Group I have ever used in NV family.
L have not words to express my conf
dence in this remedy.-Mrs. j. A.
Moore, North Star, Mich For sale by
Benson. Smith & Co., Ltd, wholesale
agents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-13
OCEANIC STEAMSHIP co.
AND THE MAIL CONTRACT
Continued from Page -

using the Suez route. They have shown
that mails can be delivered in London in
30 days from the time of leaving Sydney,
in spite of the delay caused by the detour
to New Zealand. This is equivalent to 80
days If the direct route, as per table No.
l, be taken. English letters by the Gee
anic steamer Sierra were last week de-
livered in New Zealand in 81 days-a fur
Their proof of what can be done by the
company. If a contract of Importance
were made, the company would be en-
abled to make special arrangements to
fit in the Pacific service with the express
train service across the United States.
and also with the lines of swift steamers
across the Atlantic. Both these services
are being accelerated from time to time.
The passage across the Atlantic, it is
thought, will soon be done by the new
turbine steamers in one-third less time
than now occupied, and the progress that
has already been made in quickening the
transmission of mails on land. points to
the possibility of mails being transmit
ted across the United States in consid-
erably less than the time now occupied,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-13

quick though it is. But without reckon
ling on improvements which have still to
be effected. the company is in a position
| to offer an attractive contract for the
| conveyance of mails right through to
London; indeed we understand the direc-
tors have already made representations
to the Imperial government on the sub
ject.
'Since the foregoing was drafted a
rather remarkable statement has appear
ed in letter from the New York cor
respondent of the Sydney Morning Her.
aid. Under date of November 90 the cor
I respondent writes as follows: Sydney to
London: Suddenly the mail service has
| become for the moment the point upon
which many eyes have been fastened. Ev-
| cry important paper has been reused into
an effort to show that if the mail from
Sydney to London can be carried quicker
via San Francisco or via Vancouver than
! by the Suez Canal, it is the duty of the
British government to act accordingly.
What is far more important is to see how
far the two rival routes are capable of
Improvement. New Workers, even when
they happen to be in Washington, know
most about their own 3000-mfle end of the
line. That now takes six days, but 1t
will surely soon be brought within less
than five, and in two ways. One of these
ways is by making the jumping-off place
Long Island instead of New York Har-
Dor. and by quickening the speed of the
steamers. The other is by carrying the
Sydney (New South Wales) and other
Australian mails via San Francisco or
Vancouver to the other Sydney Cape
Bretons, and then sending them to Lon
donderry Qreland). At great circle sail
ing the American-Sydney is less than
1000 miles from Londonderry, which
real ocean greyhound could cover in
three days and eight hours From New
York to Sydney (Cape Breton) is 1896
miles, 20-hour run over a fairly good
road. Across the Pacific the possible
passage should be more per hour than
across the ever-stormy and foggy Allan !
tic, and even conceding that east of the
American coastline the limit of speed has
been already nearly attained, yet the trip
from London to Sydney ought ultimately
10 be made in less than three weeks
1T will be observed that the subject
has already aroused great interest in the
United States. and when the bold sug-
sestion of passage London to Sydney II
in less than three weeks is made, it will
pc admitted that the presentment we
lave sought to make of the possibilities
# this route has been very moderately
,rawn.
We have the honor TO be, sir. your
hedient servants,
BURNS, PHILIP & COMPANY. LTD.
"(Signed per James Burns) Australia
ian Managing Agents. Oceanic Steam
hip Company
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20

We are in receipt of a copy of The
WatsonVille california; Daily Reg
lister of Sunday, Feb. ,, which con-
tains an account of the death of
Mrs. Thirsa CIough, pioneer lady
of Santa Cruz county. She was the
relict of the late A. w. Clough, a
we'll known pioneer citizen of Santa
Cruz and Mariposa counties, who died
about ten years ago. Mrs. Clough's
maiden name was Thirsa Phillips,
and she was a native Of Mineral
Point, Wisconsin. She was born
April %, 1886, and removed to Cali
fornia with her parents in 1852 and
settled at Merced Falls.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Mr.. John III. PadOn

died at his home in this city, Monday
evening, Feb. II. He had been afflicted
for long time with Bright's disease,
and the immediate cause Of his death
was what is known to physicians as
uremic commissions. He was aged
about AZ years and a lifelong resi-
dent of Mineral Point. He was a con-
tractor and builder and as a workman
was possessed of rare skill. He was
a man of generous, kindly nature,
He leaves to mourn their loss, his
wife and five children, besides his
mother, sisters and brother. The
bereaved ones have the deep sympa-
thy of the community. He was "
Modern Woodman and a knight Of
Pythias, and the funeral took place
today, under the auspices Of Mineral
Point Camp Modern Woodmen of
America.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20

To The Iowa County Democrat
The friends of Miss Mable Williams
will be glad to learn that she is rapid
ly recovering from her recent illness.
The ladies Of the w. C. T. U. will
give a grand banquet at Hotel Bowes
this Friday night. Only the husbands
of members will be invited.
Little Davey Bowes is quite sick.
He caught cold and it settled in his
throat We hope for his speedy re
covery.
Mr.. Baxter of Linden has bought
the Hooking house and will move to
our city in the spring. We welcome
him and his estimable wife to our
burg.
Mr. George Hooking has sold his
house and lots and will move to
Stoughton in few weeks. We are
sorry to lose him and his wife from
our midst, but congratulate the peo-
pie of Stoughton upon acquiring such
good citizens. They go to join thei
three sons, who hold good positions
there.
There will be temperance lecture in
connection with moving pictures, at
the NJ. E. Church next Monday even
ing, Feb. A. Don't forget to bring
your dimes, as a collection will be
taken.
J. c.. Goldthorpe has secured the
agency for the Charles Stickney gas
olene engines for the town of Eden,
and is prepared to take orders for
these irstclass engines. The price OF
a three-horse power engine is only
S110, lone hundred and ten dOllars,)
A fully guaranteed engine, all COM
plete, for SO low price, Is marvel.
Call and Investigate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
The White House ON Runners

Mr.. w. J. Penhallegon treated the
White House force-sixteen in all
to delightful sleigh ride on Tuesday
night. Mr.. and Mrs. Penhallegon
accompanied the party. They drove
to the pleasant home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Phillips in Linden,
where an elegant spread awaited
them. They were entertained in the
most hoSpitabIe manner and very
kindly received by the people of
Linden. Several votes of thanks
were extended by the members
of the White House force to the
proprietor for his kindness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Accidentally Shot.
Under the management of
Mr.. Fowle, of Illinois,

Richland Democrat, Feb. y: On
Wednesday last Henry Raw, a farmer
residing in the northern part of
Crawford county, was accidentally
shot in the jaw by the premature dis
charge of rifle with which he was
driving away some wolves which had
been bothering him of late. He and a
brother were crawling through a fence
when the charge struck him in the
jaw, the ball passing through and
lodging back of the left ear. The
jaw-bone was shattered and he was
taken Immediately to St. Francis hos
pital at La Crosse.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Library Reference Books.

The question has been asked, What
reference books are in the Public
Library?
Poole's Index has just been pur-
chased.
In addition to this the Library has:
The Encyclopedia Britannica, 30
volumes.
Century Dictionary, 10 vols.
Standard Dictionary.
Lippincotts Biographical diction-
airy.
Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer
Of the World.
Dictionary of United States His
tory.
stedman's American Literature, II
volumes.
Hawthorne's Literature of All
Nations, 10 volumes.
Other books that may be included
in this list are:
Losing Pictorial Field Book of
the Revolution, volumes.
McMaster's History of the People
of the United States, volumes.
Story of the Nations, 50 volumes.
Crahhe's English Synonymes.
Supdee's Trench on Words.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations.
American Men of Letters, IL vols.
American Statesmen Series, - vols,
and a complete collection of Ameri-
can and English Literature
a list of one hundred new books
just added to the Public Library will
be published next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Pennsylvania High Test
Gasoline.

Test "A Dreegs. This is the highest
Gasoline on the market. 1t gives
more light, more heat, and burns
longer than any other gasoline made
There is less danger of explosions
with the high test than with the low
test, and we guarantee this gasoline
to be of the finest quality, and to give
perfect satisfaction. For sale by
E. G. Spooner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Fisher Perkins.

DOdgeville Chronicle: Married, at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Annie Perkins, in this city, on We'd
nesday, Feb. L, 1902, by Rev. J. O.
Parry, of Cambria, Wis, Mr.. Joseph
Fisher and Miss Mabel Perkins, both
Of this city. They were attended by
Miss Loie Kelly of Manson, Iowa,
and DR.. Wickham of this city. The
ceremony was very private, only near
relatives being present. The bridal
party left on the Illinois Central train
Thursday morning and will visit
friends in Chicago, Milwaukee and
Racine
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Farm for Sale

One hundred and eighty acres, situ-
ated five miles north of Mineral Point:
50 acres under plow, remainder in
pasture; nine room house, large barn
5Ox32, with adjoining sheds; good
well and windmill, also spring and
running water; one-half mile from
cheese factory; milk brought US 9Oc.
last summer. Inquire of r. M.
Fitzsimons, on the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
For Sale,

We offer for sale our residence in
the northern part of the city of Miner
al Point. Good eight-room frame
house with summer kitchen, wood
house and cistern, new barn, lSx2S:
we'll with 80 feet of water in it. In
quire of John Curnow or Albert
Dunn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be
tween Fl. Olson and c. Hornung under
the firm name of Hornung & Olson
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued by the
undersigned. c.. HORNUNG.
Feb. IA, 1902.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-20
Mr.. Frank ShONpIin

for many years resident of the town
of Kendall, Lafayette county, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Miles
Strickland, near Darlington. He was
about So years of age. The funeral
took place today with services at the
Catholic church in Truman