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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-23

And principal points in Texas and the south
6est This train Is new throughout and Is
made up OF the finest equipment, provided
with electric lights and all other modern
travelling convehiences. II runs via our now
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
iUniversalist church. for which 1t wa
INTENDED.
Ben Franklin johnson.

After a severe illness of but few
days. though for some time he had been
In poor health, Ben Franklin Johnson
died at his home on Highland avenue,
at O'Clock Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Johnson was one Of the best
known men of this city. for he was born
and had since passed his entire life here,
mostly in business on Water street.
When young man he worked for John
Stone as clerk and then went into
partnership with Frank Fields. He
next was with the firm Of Frank Stone
ard John Bartlett as one of the firm.
and later was for himself for a number
Of years. He recently retired from busi-
ness. but again was with E. E. Lam
caster at the upper end of the street as
clerk. He was twice married, the first
| time to Miss Roselia Gilmore, Mrs.
George Gray being the only surviving
child. and again to Miss Susan Nc
Laughlan. who survives him, also two
daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Palmer OF
Jamaica Plain. Mass, Miss Margie
johnson Of this city, and Charles John.
son. He was Y years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
REV. w. r. BERRY ACCEPTS.
He Will Be the Independent Candidate
for Mayor.

AS a result Of the petitions which
have been freely circulated about the
city of late and the conference which
was held at the home of Horace Purin-
ton. Monday evening. Rev. w. F. Berry
has decided to allow the use of his
name as a candidate Ssfor mayor. A
new party has been organized to sup
port him and it will be known as the
Independent. The members who COM
pose it have been the temperance wing
of the two old parties and are now cut
ting loose and striking out for them
selves.
In accepting the invitation to become
a candidate Mr.. Berry repeats his we'll
known beliefs in regard to the enforce
ment of the law and good citizenship in
general. In closing he says:
Should I be elected mayor Of this
city should devote my energies to the
enforcement of no single law but to the
faithful and impartial discharge Of all
the duties assigned the mayor in the
statutes of the State and in the char
ter of the CITY,"
The organization of this new party
means that there will be a chance for
four-cornered fight in the coming
election. Mr.. Berry is Furthermore the
first candidate for mayor to be def
nitely announced. The action Of the
other three parties at their caucuses
is being awaited with great deal more
than the usual interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
Frank William

Skowhegan lost one Of her oldest res
idents and most respected citizens,
Monday evening. in the death of Frank
Williams. which occurred at the home
Of his adopted daughter, Mrs. George
l.. Nay. on Middle street. Mr.. Williams
was in his SD year, and had been of
failing health for several years, though
not confined to the house until quite re-
Gently. An attack Of pneumonia, which
his feeble frame was unable to with
stand. was the immediate cause Of his
death.
The deceased was devout Christian,
being loyal member of the Island
Avenue Methodist church. His voice
has been a familiar one in the social
meetings and the prayer services,
which he loved so well. and upon which
he was q constant attendant. His
kindly disposition and sunny tempera-
ment won the love Of all who knew
him. and his exemplary life has been
source Of inspiration to many.
Mr.. Williams had been a resident Of
Skowhegan for the past 46 years, NOV.
ing here from Readfield. For many
years he was engaged in the hardware
business but during the latter part Of
his life was unable to do much active
work. A widow survives him. He had
no brothers or sisters living, being the
last of a large family. Funeral services
will be held at the residence of George
L. Nay. Wednesday afternoon, and will
be conducted by Rev. Daniel Onstott,
pastor Of the M. E. church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
peaceful Valley"

Edwin L. Baker, the inpersonator,
gave. Tuesday evening, in Wilson hall.
his monologue play, Peaceful Valley"
Although the walking was very bad.
preventing many from attending, his
skill as an entertainer has become so
well known that large number was
present.
Mr.. Barker was at his best, SO those
who attended were well satisfied. His
work was very difficult, representing
II different characters, but he did it to
perfection. The parts which were prob
ably the most difficult. but the most in
teresting to watch, were Hosea Howe.
Jonathan Ford and Mrs. Howe. In the
first act the scene was laid in Peaceful
Valley, and all the homely domestic life
of that time and region was represent
ed in excellent style. In the last act
the scene is laid in New York, giving a
vivid description Of city life.
After concluding the play, Mr.. Baker
delighted his hearers with a few hu-
morous specialties, representing an old
man singing on the streets, a man with
a wooden arm singing on the stage,
Republican and Democrat politicians
speaking before an audience, also the
way an American with q lady, an Eng
lishman and lady. and Frenchman and
lady 70 IN to supper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
THE CITIZENS cAUcUsEs.
Nominations Were Made in Four
Wards, Last Evening.

The Citizen ward caucuses were held,
last evening. No nominations were
made in Wards 3, and 5, but were in
the other four. There was a big eau
Dcus in Ward and fair attendance at
all where nominations were made. Ev-
erything passed off smoothly, there be-
ing little contest over the nominations.
The general caucus will be held at City
hall. this evening. The following are
the nominations which were made:
Ward Alderman. c. H. Barton;
councilmen. Geo. w. Townsend, H. r.
Mitchell.
Ward 2-Alderman, Chas. Pomerleau;
councilmen. Ora Pierce, Will Savage;
board of education, F. s. Clary; war;
den. E. J. Marshall; ward clerk, Albert
Fields: constable, Marsh Gullifer.
Ward 6-Alderman, H. d. Bates:
councilmen. w. 8. B. Runnells, Arthur
Daviau: board Of education, H. L. Tap
pan; warden. E. J. Cottle; clerk. ]. E.
Poulin: constable, w. w. Edwards.
Ward 7--Alderman, Joseph Bosnian;
councilmen. William King, John Web
ber: board Of education, Harry Belle
vau: warden, Henry Matthew; clerg.
Charles Begin; constable, Philip Proux.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
MONDAY NIGHTS FIRE.
Damage at Wards Will Be More Than
First Thought.

The fire at the store of Charles Ward
& Co, Monday evening, did even more
damage than was at first thought. The
fire was discovered by George Myers,
who was walking through the street,
returning from the Pullman train. He
at once gave the alarm. By the time
that the fire department had arrived
on the scene, the front store was filled
with the smoke and flames which be-
gan to eat through the walls and CELL
ing. Just what the cause of the fire
was cannot be learned. 1t must
have started in a room behind the
counter on the right side of the store.
la little to the right of the beautiful
soda fountain, for it was there that
the fire made itself felt the most.
The damage to the building will not
be very extensive, $500 being estimated.
and it's owners, G. N. johnson and
the s. Bowman estate, were both well
insured.
Mr.. Wards loss will be almost total,
as his entire stock was either wet or
smoked through, there being very lit
tie of any Of the stock that can be
sold. Every bit of plate glass. the two
large windows, the doors, show cases
and counters were broken and the heat
Of the fire must have been intense.
Mr.. Ward places his loss at about
$4,000, and while he thought he was
well insured, he finds he has but $2500
on the entire stock, the plate glass
being insured separately.
A. T. Reynolds. who has a pho
Itographers gallery over Mr.. Wards
store. will suffer some loss from smoke
only, there being no fire or water in
his rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Pleasant Valley Grange, RockIand
announces a mock trial for the near
future.
Dexter Grange is planning to make
some extensive improvements to its
hall soon.
A special meeting of Somerset Po-
mona Grange will be held with Pitts
field Grange, Feb. 25.
Nineteen candidates received the
first and second degrees at q recent
meeting Of Standish Grange.
At recent special meeting Of Wes-
serrunsett Grange, Cornville, the last
degrees were conferred upon a class Of
eleven.
Henry e. Buffers of East Exeter,
has been elected Master of Exeter
Grange in place of Worthy Master
Woodbury. recently deceased.
Orono Grange sends out an en-
couraging report. Seventeen candi-
dates were inflated recently. and is
applications are awaiting action.
At the February meeting of Cum
berland Pomona Grange, a class Of so
were admitted to membership. This
class breaks the record in Cumberland
county.
Excelsior Pomona Grange will hold
a meeting with North Jay Grange,
Thursday, Feb. goth. Az the question
OF paying dues il to be voted on q
full attendance IL desired.
Ocean Grange, Bremen, conferred the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
"vvhsn Uncle Reuben Comes to Town.

|"Whsn Uncle Reuben Comes 70 Town"
| The weather had but little effect up
on those who intended witnessing the
performance Of when Reuben Comes
to Town" at the Opera house, Tuesday
evening. The play was an original one
and the promoters deserve great credit
/! for the way in which they handled it.
1t caused a continual laugh from be-
ginning to end. An the parts were
taken by men and the costumes of
some Of them were very fine, the make
|up of all of them being excellent. The
part of Uncle Reuben was WE'LL taken
|by w. ]. Landers and he carried 1t of
lin great shape. The village belle was
lone of the most noticeable on account
|of her costume and Fred Drake took
the part finely. Frank Wadsworth
gave a lecture on the temperance Ques-
ton. taking the part of Cyndy Math-
ews, temperance crank. who would
make Carrie Nation turn green with
envy. A. ]. Burns as the old soldier
was very funny and carried out the
part in great shape. The horse trade
by Jerry Greenlaw with r. F. Har-
mon was even better than that Of
David Harum. His laugh was as nat
ural as life. During the play, several
specialties were introduced and the
music was excellent. The gentlemen
will realize a good sum from their un-
dertaking and 1t will go a long ways
towards painting the exterior of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
The Gilman Estate FIGHT.

Bridgeport, CT, Feb. 1.-THE claims OF
George w. Smith against the estate of
George Francis Gilman. the millionaire
tea merchant. aggregating $4,000. will be
submitted without evidence. as hearing
would occupy 10 days, and there seems
to be a certainty that an appeal will be
taken to the superior court in any event.
Mr.. Smiths attorney asked counsel for
the administrators, the Bridgeport Trust
Company, to agree to abide by the decis-
ion of the commissioners. This offer was
declined.
Next Monday. counsel for Helen Potts
will argue before the commissioners of
the estate the plea that her claim for the
entire estate. excepting half of the tea
business. is residuary claim. and as
such Is not within the jurisdiction of the
commissioners.
1t seems from the above dispatch that
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

At the meeting of the Zetamathean
Club in the High School building, Tues
day evening. 25 new members, including
the teachers. were admitted to member
ship. The formation of this new soci-
ETY. has aroused more or less opposition
among the members of the old lyceum
who have not Joined the new club, and
keen rivalry has sprung up. The ly-
ceum has been rather inactive during
the year. but has resumed it's work,
and meetings are being held at the
homes of various members, the use of
the High School building being for
hidden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The snow storm of Monday and
Tuesday was what was wanted by
about all. The snow had melted away
so before the present storm that trav-
cling in the country was very hard.
About the city it was but little bet
ter. The farmers have a great deal of
sleding to do and this will give them
a chance. The first of the snow drifted
a great deal. but not enough to make
travelling in the country hard. The
latter part of the storm remained on
the ground as it fell. Owing to the
storm. there was no session at the
schools, yesterday afternoon, the
whistle sounding at 1245.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

A special meeting of the superintend-
ing school committee and the trustees
Of Bloomfield Academy was held, Mon
day. to act upon the resignation of
Principal w. L. Bonney, which is to
take effect Immediately. Something like
20 applications for the vacancy were re-
ceived and considered by the committee
and trustees. and no small difficulty
was experienced in the selection Of Mr.
Ronney's successor. After several bal
lots. a choice was made of DeForest H.
Perkins. principal of Freedom Acad-
emy. Mr. Perkins is graduate Of the
University of Maine in the class of 1900
and comes highly recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

There was large attendance at the
lecture by John L. Harbour on the sub
ject Blessed be Humor," held under
the auspices of the Woman's Literary
Club in the Congregational church,
last evening. A good many went di-
rectly from the basket ball game to
the lecture, as the two events were
$50 arranged so as not to interfere. The
lecture was very much enjoyed. It
abounded in humorous hits and the
audience was kept in the best Of humor
all through.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

there is never to be an end to the fight
over the estate of the former Watervil e
man. The fight has been waged fiercely
in the courts ever since Mr.. Gilman's
death and promises to be continued for
some time Waterville is especially in
terested in this case both because it con-
Germs the estate of former citizen and
because of the best residence land in ths
city is a part of the estate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Today will be observed as a day Of
prayer by the Baptist church. The
pastor, Rev. w. D. Plummer, asks all
who can to unite in prayer during the
hour from $50 to 1890 in their homes.
In the afternoon from 2.3O to 3.20 and
In the evening at 7.30 at the vestry of
the church. all who desire the outpour-
ing Of the holy spirit in saving power
in our city are invited to participate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
The Prohibitionists held their caucus

The Prohibitionists held their caucus
in City hall. Monday evening. and NOM
mated officers for the coming election.
Although the night was very stormy.
still quite a number were present. The
following were nominated in the gen.
eral caucus: For mayor. Elisha Towie;
aldermen at large, j. w. Church. c. H.
Clary; city marshal. Asa Libby. The
ward caucus nominations are as fol-
lows: Ward /. w. H. Perry, alderman;
Albee Hoskins, warden: Arthur E.
Church. ward clerk; and Asa Libby.
constable. Ward 2, j. ]. Jones. alder
man, Ward 3, r. A. Wentworth, alder
man; A. F. Morse, ward clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
Wood Stone.

A quiet home wedding occurred at
129 Main street, Belfast, Monday. when
Miss Laura Eta Stone of Belfast, was
united in marriage to Elmer Bryant
Wood Of Waterville. Rev. K. S. Phil
brook of the Belfast Baptist Baptist
performed the ceremony. The wedding
was witnessed only by the near rela-
tives of the contracting parties. The
happy couple left on the LIS p. NJ.
train for Waterville, where they will
make their residence at 23S Main
street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The funeral services of the late Miss
Elizabeth Byram was held from her
late home, corner Of Washington and
Chestnut streets, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. w. A. Robbins of the Free Baptist
church, officiating. There were large
number of the friends present and the
floral tributes were very beautiful. The
Winslow. j. N. Bates and H. A. Bill
lings. The remains were placed in the
receiving tomb of Oak Grove ceme-
terry to await interment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

F. E. Bradstreet has just purchased
of w. D. Spaulding a lot of land at the
lake. 1t is situated just below Camp
Comfort and makes a very pretty place
for a cottage. Mr.. Bradstreet will erect
his cottage early in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The Gardiner Board of Health is
now ready to meet any emergency that
may arise from a smallpox scare. AS
the disease has been found in such
close proximity. the members Of the
board, are on the lookout for it and
while there is no pest house in the
city. all the other necessary articles
are ready for use any minute.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Lunt & Brann, Hallowell, carry the
best line of embroidery silks on the
market, the Brainard & Armstrong
silks in holders. They are absolutely
fast colors and wash silks and have
stood the test of years. Just now there
is a large demand for Caspian Floss
in white, black and colors for en-
broidering the linen protection collars
The price Of these silks Is cents a
skein, so cents a dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The official statement of the receipts
of % leading Paris theaters shows that
during the month Of December $447, 100
was taken in at the doors. an amount
larger than the receipts for the cor.
responding month for ifive years past.
There is conclusive evidences. that the
supposed theatrical crisis Partisan dra-
matte critics are SO fondas or talking
about Is purely imaginary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Two men whose residences apparent
ly change about as often as the moon
were up before Judge Shaw on the
charge of drunkenness, yesterday, and
they were permanently located at Au-
gusta for one month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Mrs j. McKeene and Mrs. Strout ac-
companied Mrs. E. o. Pendleton here,
last week. They were the guests of
Mrs. Horace Trundy. Mrs. Pendleton's
sister. for a few days, returning home,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The meeting of the young men Of
St Joseph's Catholic paris, which was
Ito have been held Monday evening was
postponed until Friday evening Of this
week. The intention of the meeting
was the forming Of a society for the
young men and this will be perfected
lat the coming meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The many friends of ]. l. Martin. will
be pleased to learn that his condition Is
somewhat improved and his recovery
is hoped for. though it will be slow
progress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The little narrow guage railroad that
comes over across the county to Wins
low will INSTALL telephone service
along its line. This will be put in
by the New England Telephone &
Telegraph Co. and leased to the road.
All stations along the line of the rail-
road will be made pay stations. so the
"spheres of influence of the local ex-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

1t seems that the Journal was misin-
formed in regard to the dropping Of
one study as a compensation for the
work of the editor on the Colby Echo
as the change has not only been dis
cussed but is now in effect.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Work at all the ice houses along the
river will probably be continued until
they are filled, the storm having little
effect upon them. Some of the houses
ARE already filled, and many of them
have but a short run to make them
full. All had crews at work, scraping
yesterday, but none of them run in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The race that was postponed until
next Friday. will be held some time
next week. Mr.. Walker wants to have
the track in good condition. so it cannot
be held this week. He will at once be-
gin scraping and rolling the track.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The crew Of stone masons, who have
been working for several weeks re-
pairing the culvert near the Berlin
Mills plant, Farmingdale. have COM
lpleted their work and trains are now
running over the culvert at full speed,
where they have had to run slowly for
1.-THE last three months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The Lenten services of st. Matthews 8
church will be held at the home Of ]. A.
Ferguson on Middle street, at 7.30 this
evening. All persons, whether men,
bers or not. are cordially invited to be
present,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Frank Sawyer, who has been in Wa
terville for a few days, with his son
Harry. who has been quite sick for
some time. returned home, Tuesday,
and reports his son as improved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

There was another meeting of the
Democrats in the Office of Fred w.
Clair. last evening. for the purpose of
discussing the situation in general, in
cluding the result Of the Citizen eau
cllSeS ....,..-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The committee on the new City
building has decided to engage Mr..
York of Fairfield, who has worked for
M. C. Foster as foreman and inspector
for many years, to inspect the re-
mainder of the work on that build
ling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
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Having purchased ono Of the houses,
filled with ice, of The kniekerboeI<sr Ice
Co.. am prepared to supply customers
in HaIIowelI, the coming season, prompt.
Iy, and on reasonable terms. with the
finest quality Of ice. Telephone No. 90
WALLACE. r. sRANN,
HalloweIi, Ne.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

sumo their duties on the Republican
lefty committee. Friday evening: Ward
II, Hiram Potter; Ward 2, c. E.
Pickering; Ward 8, E. S. Lincoln:
Ward 4, David Douglass; Ward S,
Charles Gray Ward 6, Charles Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The eight new rooms at the Hallowell
house which have been for some time in
the filters hands, are now ready for
use. These rooms have been fitted with
steam heat, new furniture and fixtures.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

1t is understood that there will be
no attempt to continue the hearing on
the telephone and electric pole loca-
tons at the meeting, this evening, but
that the meeting will be simply ad.
journed. Alderman Pitcher, chairman
of the aldermen, says that enough of
them will get together to make legal
adjournment and that will be all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Samuel Grant Chapter. D. A. R.. will
hold it's regular meeting. at p. M.
today, with Mrs. Nora Grant Rice.
Grant farm, Farmingdale. The men,
bers will take the 2.45 P. NJ. car from
Depot square.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Miss Clara Latin, who has been con-
fined to the house with sickness, will
be able to resume her duties at her
school. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The meeting of the Mission Circle of
First Baptist church was postponed
from last evening to Friday evening. 1t
meeting with Mrs. G. B. Morse, Lin
coin street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Mrs. Jane, widow of the late John
McCurdy, died at her home. Bruns-
wick avenue. Tuesday morning. of
cancer of the stomach. She was 36
years of age and is survived by five
small children, one of them cripple.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
NATIONAL HOME.

The date for THE Toll Gate Inn," to
appear at the Opera house in March. has
been changed from the 10th to the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Three new members were initiated
into the American Benefit, last even
ing. The lodge is planning big So
cial time to be held after Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19
SKOWHEGAN.

At the regular meeting of Somerset
Lodge. No. "a. F. and A. NJ. George G.
Weeks of Fairfield. D, d. G. NJ, was
present in his official capacity to in
spect the workings of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

The Republican voters of Ward are
requested to be present this evening. at
the Winter Street school house for the
ward caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

George w. Roger. who has been at
work for the Hallowell Granite Works
for some time, left. Tuesday, for Rock
land. where he has secured position.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-19

Joe McDevitt, who has been cutting
stone in this vicinity for some months,
left. Tuesday, for North Jay, where he
has secured work.