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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

Mrs. Arthur Brown of Augusta, is
in town drilling those who will take
an active part in the entertainment
gotten UP by the Catholics to aid in
the repairs Of St. Brideet's church,
Friday and Saturday evenings. April
% and 24.-North Vassalboro Cores
pondence in Waterville Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

Joseph williamson, Jr, Of Augusta;
treasurer j. Berry of Augusta. Certi-
ficatc approved, April 90. 1902.
4. II. 4 Nj. Cigar Co, organized at
Augusta. for the purpose Of dealing in
tobacco and tobacco products, with
S1O,0 capital stock of which nothing IS
paid in. The officers are President, +.
l.. button of Augusta; treasurer, +. r.
Whittum of Augusta. Certificate ar-
proved, april 20, 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

The last semi-annual tax paid to
the State by Augusta financial institu-
tons was as fellows: Augusta Saw
ings Bank, $27,245.13; Kennebec Saw
ings Bank, $3593.5S: Augusta Trust
Co, $32S4.01; total, $34,122.72. Whether
the amount for the semi annual period
ending last Saturday will be more or
less cannot be. determined. The
chances are that the grand total will
be greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

The regular monthly musical service
and organ recital at st. Marks church
which is due, next Sunday, will not be
held at that time, but on the evening
of Ascension day. Thursday, May s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

Frof. T. A. Dunster. organist at St.
Marks. has been engaged as choir
master at the Episcopal church. Car
diner. Mrs. G.. f.. Brickett, also of this
city, has been engaged as organist at
the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

private dancing party was held in
Odd Fellows hail, Tuesday evening. in
which a large number of the pupils Of
the Cony High school and others par
ticinated.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
KENTON.
Grahan's Store at Blackiston's Gross Roads
Sold-Split His Toe Open With an
Christmas Entertainment.

Graham's Store at Blackiston's Cross Koaos
Sold-Spfit His Toe Open With an
Axe-Christnnas Entertainment.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, Dec. 16:-Mr. B. F. Gra-
ham, one of our rural mail carriers,
has sold out his store and good will at
Blackiston's Cross Roads to his
brother, James B. Graham, who will
continue the business at the old stand.
There seems to bea scarcity of farms
to rent in this community. Several
farmers in this locality have as yet
been unable to secure farms for next
year.
Our Sunday School last Sunday de-
cided to hold their Christmas enter
tainment on Friday evening, Dec. Goth.
While in his wood yard splitting
wood II. B. Clark on Friday struck
his foot with his axe, splitting his big
toe on the right foot, nearly half of its
entire length. DIR. Virden dressed
the wonnd.
While loading poles on cars at the
depot for Mr.. E. II. Walker, Mr.
John Bell came near being seriously
hurt on Monday of this week. He wa
leading fractions horse which becam
unruly, threw Mr.. Bell to the groun'
in tangle of poles. The horse STUN
bled and its whole weight fell o
MIR. Bell. The latter had his hea
bruised by the animals hoofs and h
thinks some of his ribs are fractured
besides being otherwise badly shaker
} up.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
CHESWOLD.
Yam Phon Lee to Give an Illustrated Lecture
on "Chinsse Habits and Customs"-W.
S. Hardcastle Boys Collins Residence.

S. Hardcastle Boys Collins Residence.
Special Correspondence to the TINES.
CHEswoLD, Dec. 16:-Our store
windows are displaying their Christ
mas goods and decorations.
Our church people have secured Yam
Phon Lee, the celebrated Chinaman of
Lincoln, Delaware, to give his famous
illustrated lecture on "Chinese Habits
and Customs" in Cheswold church
Thursday evening of this week, Decem-
Der 18. Our people feel there is
treat in store for any one who will
hear this lecture. 1t will be instruc-
tive and entertaining for both young
and old. Admission, 10 and 20 cents.
Doors open at Z p. m.
W. S. Hardcastle has purchased the
large, handsome and modern mansion,
which W. f. Collins erected as home
for himself while engaged in active
business with us. Our people are
gratifed at this transaction, since Mr..
Hardcastle stands high with us as
citizen, energetic business man and
his family also in social and church
relations. He gets possession Of his
beautiful new home at once.
From now on to March first there
are number In Cheswold who will
change residences from all accounts.
Mr.. Jacob Unruh occupying the John
L. Boyd mansion removes to near
Central Church, he to be succeeded by
W. o. Merrick, who now occupies the
Hardcastle purchase as above noted.
J. W. Scarborough moves on the O.
Boggs farm near Central Mills" be
to be succeeded by ID. M. Cloud, who
retires from the farm. John 7. Ware
takes the James Brown property il
southern end of Cheswold, he to b.
succeeded by Mrs. Seery. Mrs. NJ. A
Casson takes the Samuel Legar proper
ty, she to be succeeded by her son
D. H. Casson. Mr.. Henry Wood vii
also move from Cheswold for a farr
about one mile distant. Besides thes
noted MADAME Rumor" tells us tina
around wood fires and midnight o
these long winter evenings Cupid
getting IN his fine work and later o
we will be informed of more house
with ne W occupants.
PersonaI.-W. F. Collins, of BrooI
lyn, N. Y, our former townsman, WI
in Cheswold few hours last Satu
day.-Miss Nora Scott, of Harrington
is visiting Mrs. d. Fl. Boyce. Lift
Mary Masten, near Cheswold, is vIsi
ing her grandmother, Mrs. Maria
Masten near Wileys.-Miss Ell
Garrison, of Kenton, was a guest
Miss Mary Anderson Sunday.-M
s. W. Eyre. Of Wyoming, Del, b
moved with his family on his late
purchased farm of E. w. Lapha
near Cheswold GormerIy the Frar
Smith farm.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17

Rev. James L. VanBurkalow, of
Dover, will fill the pulpit of st PauPs
Church next Sunday both morning and
evening. Rev. Arters will go to Kent
Island where he will assist in the re-
opening of church, at Stevensville.
The official Board of st. Pauls' wish to
state that the church will be comfort
able next Sunday morning and even
ing, as arrangements have been made
to have it heated properly.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17

While feeding corn into a shredder on
his farm in Thoroughfare Neck Mon
day, Robert Deakyne of this town met
with serious accident from which he
will lose three fingers. In attempting
to relieve the machine which was chok-
ed, he ran his hand too far in. DR..
Harmonson assisted by DIR. Clifton,
amputated the fingers which were bad
ly mangled.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
A nIIIlon VOICES.

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Lis
ten why: A severe cold had settled on
his lungs, causing a most obstinate
cough. Several physicians said he had
consumption, but could not help him.
When all thought he was doomed he
began to use DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and writes--''it COM
pletely cured me and saved my life. /
now weigh 227 lbs" It's positively
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and
Lung troubles. Price SOC and $1.00.
Trial bottles free at Benton N. Weldon's
Smyrna; ). s. & w. Lattomus Town
eend.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT,

at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts
Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and Stiff
Joints, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best in the world. Same for Burns,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers. Skin Eruptions
and Piles. It cures or no pay. Only
Csc at Benton N. Beldon's drug store
Smyrna; J. S. & W. Lattomus Town
send.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17

The catalogue of Goldey College is
a very valuable book of 50 pages and
we advise our readers, who are inter
ested in business education, to write
for it.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little girl
about three years old and / want so
many things. / want doll, picture
book and blocks and a little trolley
car, and fur you know to keep my
neck warm, and pair of heecy nit
tens. and sled t9pd ring and little
bracelet. rival at to close so Santa
please don't %. I live near
I.eiUsic. Yol friend Grace
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
CLAYTON.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOlngs
In and About Town:
The Ladies Aid Society of st. Paul's
M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. G. G..
Aliens Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
FOR SALE.

Good Timothy Hay and Glover and
Timothy mixed, at market prices. For
particulars apply to
MRs. M. &. yOSHELL,
1874 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1902-12-17
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

Dwelling on Delaware street, now in
tenure of Prof. J. p. Burdette. Bath,
closet and all modern improvements.
Possession given at once or March 1,
W. B. MEGEAR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
MASS MEETING TO
 BE HELD IN ENSLEY
DEMOCRATS WILL PUT TICKET IN FIELD-BoQUET RENDERED R. F. BERRY AT HILLMAN HOTEL LAST NIGHT.

Ensley. November H.-(Special.) )-Rob- ert F. Berry, the late cashier of the Bank of Ensley, was rendered a farewell ban quet at the Hotel Hillman last night by a number of his Ensley friends. Plates were laid for fourteen. Jake Broda was toast master of the evening. Those pres ent were Charles A. Nolan. MT Berry's 2 successor. F. R. Thompson, Jim R. Brier- ton, John Ellis, L. Brook Tice, B. W. Wood, J. B. Hollingswirth. John A. Bell, L. H. Bass. Jake Broda, o. D. Lilly and T. Abernathy.
 T. M. Pope, steel checker in the em- ploy of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company. had his foot badly crush ed by an 800 pound billet falling on 1t to- day.
 The rail mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company rolled It's first rail at 4:55 today. This department Is new addition to the steel works.
 A call for a mass meeting to organize a municipal democratic ticket and con- slider the holding of a democratic pri- mary for the approaching city election is being circulated and signed by the demo- crats in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR VIII. II. SMITH
REMAINS OF POLICEMAN SENT TO HIS HOME IN CLAY, ALA, WHERE THE FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY.

Funeral services over the remains of the late Policeman William H. Smith were conducted yesterday morning from the parlors of the Erswell company, the Rev. Samuel R. Lester pastor of the Methodist church at Elyton, officiating, except during the portions of the exer- cIses In charge of the lodges. Frank O. Croy and Dr. J. E. Deadman offciated on behalf of the lodges.
 The services opened with few words of praise for the dead officer by the Rev. MT. Lester who read a portion of the scripture which was followed by ''Nearer My God to Thee" The Macabees then took charge of the ceremonies, Dr. Dead man performing the funeral rites.
 The remains were sent from the parlors to his home in Clay. Ala, where the in terment will take place tomorrow. The pall-bearers were Chief of Police Austin, Capt. ". B. Wier Lieut.. J. 8. Johnson, and Policemen Martin Eagan, Thompson. John Cole, Sam Hamilton and Will Mur- phy.
 The tribute from the police department was a large arch made of carnations and chrysanthemums, above which was white dove with the emblem of peace in his mouth. Numerous other wreaths were sent by friends of the deceased.
 Policemen Armstrong. Brown, Hagood and Fully will go to Clay this morning on the 6:1o train to attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
DEFALCATIONS BY
 PROMINENT MEN
WILLIAM H. WRIGHT, TREAsUR- ER OF HAWAIIAN GOVERN MENT, $17,e5o sHoRT-cHIEF CLERK IMPLICATED.

Washington. November 1A-onicial re- officials of the Hawaiian government were received by the secretary of the in- terior today from Governor Dole.
 William H. Wright. the treasurer of the territory, admitted he was s17,950 short. and B. H. Wright chief clerk of the de- pertinent of public works of Hawaii, is charged with the embezzlement of $S257, The former escaped on the steamer Ala meda, which sailed from Honolulu Sep tember 24 for San Francisco and has not been found since, but the latter was ar- rested and held for trial this month.
 Governor Dole says that Secretary Cooper. who is now acting treasurer, heard the treasurer was short, and when the latter was confronted with the state ment he denied it, but admitted a short age of about s1S,00O giving assurances that he would make 1t good. Mr. Cooper, on taking charge of the treasury. made an investigation at which the treasurer failed to make good promise to appeer
 The cash in the general treasury was found to be correct, but the governor re- ports that the Chinese fund, under spe- cial deposit in the vaults, was Sl7 95o short. On September last, according to Governor Dole, Treasurer Wright, who was then also acting superintendent of public works, reported to Deputy Audi tor Meyers that B. H. Wright had been suspended for misconduct, and that on September the treasurer had the safe opened. Wright was permitted to take out an envelope he said was private property. His accounts were found to be s5252 short. There was no entry on the books of check cashed a short time be- fore and indorsed by Wright for $329o, and he was charged with this amount of embezzlement. Later another charge was made of the embezzlement of $49S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
FIRST STEEL RAIL
 MADE AT ENSLEY
Tennessee Company is Making
 Many Improvements
$1,5oOOoo TO BE SPENT
Foundations for the New Mixer Are Advanced-Ensley- Is Rapidly Earning It's Title of the
 Steel City.

The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has been getting some excel- lent results from its mines blast fur- naces and steel plant recently. In the month of October it's five furnaces at Ensley made 2O,s0o tons or high-grade iron. This month It's total output with thirteen of its seventeen furnaces in blast will be very large.
 Last month the steel plant at Ensley made a record by turning out something over 16.OO0 tons, and from the way it looks now another record will be made this month.
 The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company broke the record last Wednes- day at Pratt mines, not including West Pratt, when it mined 5000 tons of coal
 One of the most important enterprises of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company-perhaps the most far-reaching in it's effect on the future of the Blrming- ham district after the steel plant itself-is thesrail mill. This was built over a year ago, but President Don H. Bacon stated yesterday evening that the company made its first raIl yesterday. The public had been under the impression that some rails had been turned out. It was known that many changes would have to be made before the mill was in proper shape for work, but 1t seems that the rail- making came only under the experi- mental head.
 MT. Bacon says that he expects to sec the mill turning out rails regularly with in week or so but they will be for the company's use and not for the mar ket. It will be about six months before the company makes rails for sale sixty pound rail will be turned out at the start which will be about the size that the company needs.
 Gradually the finished product is com ing to the front In the Birmingham dis trict, and when the Tennessee company gets its rail mill under full headway next spring or summer Ensleys soubrieuet, '"The Steel City, will be more appropri- ate than ever.
 The Tennessee company Is making good progress on the extension of its steel works. The foundations for the "mixer'' are well advanced and the material for the construction of the vats will soon be assembled. The mixer will receive the molten iron direct from the furnaces. It will be conveyed in great ladies in large quantities ana the mixing of the output of several furnaces will make the steel more uniform and the chemical action resulting from this treatment will prove valuable in many ways
 The mixer Is being built at large ex- pense, but experts are thoroughly con vinced that 1t will soon pay for itself.
 Asked if 1t were true that the Tennes- see company would spend as much as H,00O,000 In betterments and new work at Ensley within the next twelve months as was commonly reported, MT. Bacon replied that the outlay would be nearer H,500.oO0 before the end of next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
M'INTOSH TO TELL
 WHO FIRED SHOT
IS NOW IN JAIL FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT IN REFUSING TO GIVE INFoRMATIoN-To TEsTI- FY MONDAY.

Lexington, Ky, November 14.-Sheriff Ed Callahan of Breathitt county brings word from Jackson that Silas Mcintosh, who is in jail for contempt of court in refusing to answer questions put by the grand jury in It's investigation of the assassination of Manshal James Cockrell, three months ago, has consented to tell all he knows.
 The grand jury had adjourned until Monday in the hope that John Patrick of this city might be brought before 1t and Mcintosh will not be heard until that day. Patrick and Mcintosh were in the office of J. B. Marcum and 1t Is alleged saw three men in the second story of building opposite from which the shot which killed Cockreil was fred McIn- tosh refused to tell the grand jury the names of the men. Patrick Is an exile because of his knowledge, having, he said, been the object of two attempts at assassination. He refuses to return to Jackson unless troops were scent to pro- tect his life, and when an attachment was sent here for him he left and his whereabouts is not known.
 It is said that both Paptrick and Mo- Intosh know who fired the fatal shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
WESTERN UNION
 WANTS INJUNCTION
LEGAL BATTLE ABOUT TO BEGIN BETWEEN THE COULD AND WA BASH INTERESTS AND PENN SAVANNA CORPORATIONS.

Philadelphia, November 14.-The Rec ord tomorrow will say: "On Thursday next. in the United States court sitting at Pittsburg, the Western Union Tele- graph company will file a suit praying for an injunction restraining the Penn- sylvania Railroad company from remov- ing any poles, wires or fixtures of the plaintiff corporation from the land owned by the defendant company east of Pitts burg and Erie. This move will mark the beginning of great legal battle between the Gould or Wabash interests and the Pennsylvania or Cassatt corporations
 The first step preliminary to the real contest was taken Thursday when Super intendent J. P. Altburger and General Solicitor Esterbrook. representing the Western Union, rendered the Pennsyl- vania Railroad company a bond, the ex- act character of which was not disclosed. This bond was refused on behalf of the railroad and the proposed application for an injunction was decided upon.
 The claim of the Western Union Is based upon the proposition that it's poles and wires rightfully occupy space along the tracks of the Pennsylvania, because of the general grants under what is known as the post road rights"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
A BOSTON BANK
 CLOSES ITS DOORS
Impaired Assets Said to Be Cause of FaIlure--No Furry In Finan-
 elal Circles.

Boston, November 14.-The Central Ma tional, a small institution compared with many other city banks. did not, open its doors today because of an order from the comptroller of the currency, who had placed National Bank Examiner W. F. Neal over 1t as temporary receiver. Im- paired assets is given as the reason for the failure, and the bank Is closed for good. The incident did not produce any furry in financial circles. as the closing of the bank through liquidation by the Elliott National bank was looked for, and such action 1t was supposed had commenced
 The Incident which precipitated the failure was the rejection of a consider able portion of the Central banks assets by President Burrage of the Elliott bank. who was scrutinizing them preparatory to taking the bank for liquidation.
 Wednesdays sales of the Centrals stock dropped $15 from par and yesterday de- positors withdrew something like s2.00o,- GOO. Later in the day the clearing house declined aid and certified checks on the bank were refused acceptance by other banks.
 Many banks came to the relief of the Centrals depositors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
CENTRAL RAILROAD
 BUYS COAL LANDS
TOTAL PURCHASES AMOUNT TO 5000 AcREs-REPREsENTs IN vEsTMENT OF s175,ooo-RRANcH H LINES TO BE BUILT.

Alexander R. Lawton. attorney for the Central of Georgia railway, was in Bir- rningham yesterday and closed a trade for the Tunnel Coal company, which Is understood to be the Central of Georgia, by which that company acquires 5000 acres of coal land in the Upper Cahaba valley. in St. Clair county, north of Leeds. These lands contracted for are being bought from the Alabama State Land company. The titles are now be- ing examined.
 I his purchase. together with the lands acquired in St. Clair county by the Tun- mel company in September last, will amount approximately to 5000 acres, rep resenting an investment of si75.OO0.
 The Central will build six or eight miles of track in order to develop the coal, and the Seaboard Air Line Is build ing it's road from Coal City to Birming- ham through the property for distance of several miles.
 Ross c. Smith. who has been looking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
EAGLES MEET.
Discuss Plans for Building Them.
 selves a Nest.

At the meeting of the Birmingham Aerie, No. 2e8 Fraternal Order of Eagles, held last night in the hall on First ave- nue, near Twentieth street, several new members were initiated and the applica- tons from more than twenty others were referred to the proper committee, with instructions to report at the next meet ing.
 Over seventy-fve members were pres ent, and the meeting was one of the largest yet held. The members are talk ing of a fund to erect nest for them- selves, and 1t will be started soon. Plans are also being made for a vaudeville performance at one of the theatres by the Eagles and for a street fair next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15

after these purchases for the Tunnel company, said yesterday that so far as he was informed no definite plans of de- velopment have been made. It is thought, however. that the company will lease it's property and have 1t operated on royalty.
 These coal lands are known as Black Creek and Middle Black Creek. and con- tain four workable seams.
 In this same territory the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has started to work to develop extensive coal fields. Its property Is in Jefferson coun- ty, in the vicinity of Henry Ellen. The Central of Georgia. the Seaboard Air Line and the Southern will all build ex- tensions to the Tennessee company's new openings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-15
FORGE HOUSE BURNS. Damage to Building at City Furnace VIII Amount to About $2o00.

The building containing the forges of the -sheffieid's city furnaces burned to the ground this morning shortly after o'clock. The loss will probably be in the neighborhood of 5000. fully covered by insurance. The fire originated from one of the forges and was discovered by the night watchman.
 A Louisville and Nashville engine run over one line of the hose at the fire and delayed the f1remen several minutes. but caused no serious damage, as the fire was practically under control. There was a quantity of iron in the house.