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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
GALL BROKEN OUT
Another Smallpox Case Found,
Monday, at Portland.
Went from Cedar Grove in Dresden,
by Way of lceboro.
Two More Cases at Shiloh, Making
Total of Seven.

Portland. Me, Feb 17.-Another case
OF smallpox was reported, this after
noon. Train No. Ga over the Maine
Central, this noon, brought in from Ice
b0ro James Herbert and John Herbert.
on arriving at the station, John got
out of the car, and going to Officer
Quinn. notified him that his brother
was all broken out.
officer Quinn Immediately ordered
both men to a shed near the aims house
from which place they were taken to
the pest house, this afternoon. 1t was
pronounced that James had smallpox;
John was detained to see whether q
case would develop on him.
This afternoon, DR.. Cummings noti-
flea the Maine Central to fumigate and
examine all those employees who had
come in contact with the brothers.
Last night, the Herberts stopped al
Ice boro. During the winter they have
been employed in cutting ice on the
Kennebec and have stayed at the Ce-
Car Grove house in Dresden. People
living there and whereabouts We're no
titled by DR.. Cummings to take all pre-
cautions.
Free vaccination has been in progress
at the board of health Office all day
and there has not been moment Whcr
the doctor in charge was idle. Children
presented themselves, today, in consid-
Z; al bic numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

: A lady who died in Auburn a few days
ago has left an estate estimated at $1,000
and is said to have left legacies to Bates
College. the Central Maine General Hos
pital and other institutions.
Briggs of Boston, and Sears of Lewis
ton. are matched to fight within two
weeks at 126 pounds at the Lewiston Ath-
letic Club. George Dart of Boston. and
young Donahue OF Portland. will fight
eight rounds the same evening at lis
pounds.
An Auburn man received word, Monday.
that there are three suspected cases of
smallpox in Pownai. The three cases are
in two families and in which the Port
land man preached at prayer meeting.
This is.the man who is alleged TO have
given the disease to the Shiloh folks. The
authorities have quarantined the cases
at Pownal
Sheriff Pearson feels that he is near
enough well to start westward. Tuesday
morning. He will make brief stay in
Attleboro, Mass, attending the w. G. I.
L. reception Tuesday afternoon. and de-
livering an address in the Attleboro Op-
era house in the evening. Wednesday,
he will leave Boston for Chicago, where
ne is booked for two addresses before tine
Minnehaha Club, Saturday afternoon and
evening. Express.
officer ]. Alfred Chagnon of Lewiston,
was in Bath, Monday, looking up evil
dence against a young man named Ragon
who was arrested in Lewiston for hotel
burglary. III is Claimed tnlt ne Is want
ed for several jobs. His valise was found
in the Maine Central baggage room where
ii had been since Jan. Z. and it contained
important letters which told about his
whereabouts about the time several jobs
were committed. Ragon was at one time
ut the Orphans Home in Bath.
Col. Charles +. Mountfort proprietor OF
the grocery at A ST. Lawrence street
Portland is looking for two burglars with
Il predisposition for pie; his store was
broken, Sunday night or Monday morn
ing, by two desperadoes who got away
with twin pies. apple and custard, leaving
no clue or crust behind John c. Otis
drug store on the corner of Congress
street and Deering avenue. opposite the
Eye and Ear lnfirmary, was broken into,
Sunday night, and between s. and s. TAX
en- in small change.
The Manxman of the Dominion Line
arrived at Portland, Monday, and brought
the news of the death of one of her
crew. On Feb. 6, the day the steamer
left Liverpool, Henry Jones, a native of
Wales and a resident of Liverpool see
ing another seaman in the main rigging
securing a line, went up to assist him.
When he had nearly reached his shipmate
he accidentally fell to the upper deck
and was then picked up unconscious 1t
was found that his skull was fractured
and his thighs crushed in. The captain
sewed up his wounds and everything
possible was done for his relief The shin
was turned about and headed for Queens
town. but at 9 o'clock Jones died and the
shin again proceeded on her way. He
was buried at sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
DECLINES SECOND TERM.
But South Portland Republicans Ask
Mayor Trefethen to Run.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis of South Portland nominated
Frank p. Scammon as their candidate
for Mayor. At the mayoralty caucds
Of the South Portland Republicans a
committee was appointed to wait on
Hon. V. n. Trefethen, the present
mayor, and ask him to accept a re-
nomination. Mayor Trefethen has an
nounced that he would decline a sec
ond term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
FIRE AT GARDINER.
Wards Drug Store Practically Ruined
Last Night.

Gardiner. Me, Feb. 1S.-(SpeciaD .-Fir'
was discovered, about 11.2O Monday night
in Wards drug store, the alarm being
rung in from Box .. The whole depart
ment turned out and soon had the uppel
hands of the blaze, pouring lots of water
into the building.
The fire probably caught around th'
furnace and worked up in the front, mos
of the blaze appearing in that part of the
store.
From appearances now, the stock i
probably a total loss. 1t was one of th'
finest stores on the street
The loss is covered by insurance. The
all out was blown at 1912 this morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
80 MILES AN HOUR.
RockIsnd Has GaIe-Bark Adele
Having Hard Time.

Rockland, Me-, Feb. 1.-THE wind
has been blowing at the velocity of 90
or 50 miles per hour since the storm
set in. today, but no damage has been
reported up to late tonight. The 1tal-
ian bark Adele, which was lowed back
here after having been on the rocks,
is being given a severe wrenching in
the harbor, tonight. She is all awash
and may break for her mornings be-
fore morning. Her cargo of deals is
quite certain to be a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
SNOW AND COLDER.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday: New Eng
land. snow followed by fair and some
what colder, Tuesday; fair, Wednes-
day: brisk to high northwest winds;
gales on the coast, Tuesday, diminish
ing, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

A good druggist and apothecary, (and
there are several in Augusta), keeps
good medicines and has the requisite
skill, care and experience in dispensing
them. That's the way of it at
Chas. X. Partridge's old reliable drug
store in Opera House block, opposite
postoffice. where they have experience
and knowledge that tells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
suddenly at his home here at 1880
o'clock this morning. His wife died
only q few weeks ago.
FIRE AT SOUTH PORTLAND.
A. S. McCreadie's Wife and Child Have
Narrow Escape.

Portland. Ne, Feb. 1s.-The house
owned and occupied by A. $. McCreadie,
superintendent of the Portland e Cape
Elizabeth r. r., at South Portland, was
destroyed, at 1870 O'Clock, this morning.
Mr.. McCreadie's wife and child had a mar
row escape. The loss will be about 5000;
partially covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
NEW YORK SUFFERS.
Worst Blizzard During Monday for
Past Three years.

New York, Feb. 17.-New York City
has borne the brunt Of the worst snow
storm which has struck this section of
the country since the great blizzard of
1888. Beginning soon after midnight,
the storm increased rapidly in inten-
sitv. until by daybreak the whole city
was showed under. The gale piled the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

suor, strengthens the kidneys to per-
form properly their work, allays in
digestion ard gives tone to the >fwhole
system.
The remarkable Increase in the de-
mard for Paine's Celery Compound
in the last few years is due to the
one fact that every, person who has
ever tried single bottle of this
greatest Of restoratives has found
that the remedy accomplishes what
no other remedy does. 1t accom-
plishes all that is claimed for it. A
sample trial will convince the reader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
10000 STRIKERS
Being Cleared from BarceIona's
Streets by Troops.
Troops Charge Rioters Killing 10 and
Wounding 65 Persons.
State Of Seige acknowledgements
melting the Strikers.

Madrid, Feb. 17.-It is estimated that
10000 men have struck at Barcelona
and serious rioting is reported there,
today. The mob attempted to sack the
market buildings and stopped all street
traffic. The factories and shops in the
city have been closed. Groups of wo-
men bearing banners are taking a.
prominent part in the disturbances
Several battalions of troops are clear
ing the streets.
During the rioting the troops fired on
the mob, killing one person and wound
ing "a.
An unconfirmed telegram received
here gives the results Of the charging
and firing by the troops at 10 killed and
s. wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
Maine Girl on vassar's Honor List.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE hon.
or list of the senior class of Vassar Col
lege as announced. today. includes Helen
C. Health, Concord. N. H., and Elizabeth
Manley Smith, Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
TWO CASES AT SHILOH.
The New Cases Developed, Monday
Make Total of Seven.

Lisbon Fails, Me, Feb. 1.-Two
more cases of smallpox developed at
the Holy Ghost and Us" colony at
Shiloh, today, making seven cases now
at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
BANGOR Democrats Nominate Bliss.

Bangor Me, Feb. 1.-THE Democrats,
tonight, nominated Charles E. Bliss for
mayor by reclamation. Tickets were
nominated in all of the wards. Last year
the Democrats made no nominations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
SUICIDE AT BURNHAM.
Benjamin Dyer Found Hanging in
Barn by His Son.

Burnham. Ne, Feb. T.-(SpeciaD.-
Benjamin Dyer hung himself. this after
noon. His son found him in the barn
when he got home from work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
Boston : oreca st.

Snow followed by clearing, Tuesday
| morning; somewhat colder, Tuesday;
| far. Wednesday; high north to north
west winds, diminishing in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

Barcelona. Feb. 1.-THE strike stu
alton here is becoming more grave. A
state Of siege has been proclaimed. The
printers have tied up all the papers
and none of them is appearing.
At the strikers meetings held here.
yesterday, several Anarchists, some of
whom We're women, made violent
speeches melting the strikers to burn
the unsantary dens of the workmen
and seize the palaces of the rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
JUDGE VIM. H. EOGLER
Dies Suddenly, at 1890 This Morning,
at Rcckland.

Rockland, Me, Feb. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-
William H. Fogler, associate justice of
the supreme court Of Maine, died very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
no CURE A COLD IN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. F. w. Groves signature is on
each pox. SSc. tu&thtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
FOUND IN THE SNOW.
Man Supposed to Be Ntzhugh, of Ber'
wick, Dies at Lynn.

Lynn, Mass. Feb. ia man whose
name is supposed to have been Nc
Hugh, with a home in Berwick, Me.
was found insensible in the snow, this
afternoon, and died later at the po-
lice station. An inquest will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

All grades of refined sugar were adj
5 points ut New York, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

Yang Yiu, the Chinese minister 10
Russia, died at st. Petersburg, Monday,
after a short illness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
BABCOCk.

On Friday last a fire broke out in
the Sixth ward which at first threat
ened to spread disaster to everything
in the vicinity. Had it not been for
the very efficient services of our fire
department number one, the entire
block would now be in blackened ruins.
The alarm of fire was turned in late
in the afternoon by Mrs. Dickman
who resides in the Sixth ward near
the HemlOck street bridge In just
two minutes and 10 seconds from the
time the alarm was turned in, hose
cart number one, with Capt. Tom
Kelley at the front, followed less than
half mile behind by Serg't. John
Close and Lieut.. Merritt Ward.
arrived on the scene. The bridge was
in flames when crew No. |, hove in
sight but Mrs. Mitchell who resides
at S21 Hemlock street, seeing the fire.
rushed out and with nothing to aid
her but a shovel, threw dirt enough
on the blaze to quiet the fury of the
flames. When cart No. l arrived,
the fire was completely out. 1t was
great attempt Captain: two seconds
sooner and you would have had a
chance to thy your sturdy powers
against The fire demon. LATER
Serg't. Close and Lieut.. Ward arrived,
much fatigued by the long run.
MeSsrs. Henry Vachreau and
Rupert JayneS attended church at
Grand Rapids on Sunday night.
Misses Nina Gillette and Nellie
Addleman visited over Sunday with
friends in Grand Rapids.
Mrs, E. Gay of Madison is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. John Close and
Mrs. ROdehaver.
Many of the Babcock people at
tended the FiremenS Ball at TOma-
hawk on Friday night.
Mrs. Dan Callahan is visiting this
week at the home of Mrs. Gleis.
On March 18th. April 1st and April
Sth, Z. NJ. & st. will sell one way
second class Settlers tickets to points
west at reduced rates. For particulars
inquire at or telephone the depot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
Wanted.

We would like to ask, through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, and Liver Troubles that
has not been cnred-aud we also mean
their results. such as sour stomach,
fermentation Of food, habitual costive-
ness, nervous dyspepia. headaches.
respondent feelings, sleepleSsness-
fact, any trouble connected with the
stomach or liver? This medicine has
been sold for many years in all civilized
countries, and we wish 80 correspond
with you and send you one of our books
free of cost. Ii you never tried August
Flower. try one bottle first. We have
never known of its failing. If so some
thing more serious is the matter with
you. Ask your oldest druggist.
6. G.. Green, Woodbury., \. Y.
Johnson & Hill Go, or Wood Co.
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
lEGALS
Claims OF Creditors

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of David Fawcett,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
David Faucet, deceased, having been granted
ana issued to NJ. A. Bogoger on the 2ud day
OF April, 1902, 1t is now a. this regular term Of
tli. court
ORDERED. that all creditors of said David Fsw-
cett deceased. do present their claims for c1amin
alton and allowance TO this court on or before
the ISL day OF November, 1892 which time i.
hereby allowed and limited for that purpose
ORDERED FURTHER. that the claims and
demands OF all persons against said deceased he
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular September term
thereof TO be held at the probate Office in the
city OF Grand Rapids, in said county on the
hrst tuesday, being the 2nd day of September
lsJ2. and the first Tuesday being the 4th day
of November, 1902
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands VIII be received, examined and I'D
Justed as aforesaid, and of the time limited for
creditors 10 present their claims be given nv
publishing copy of this order and notice for
four successive week. in the Wood County
Reporter, weekly newspaper published at the
city Of Grand Rapids, in said county, the first
publication to be within fifteen DAYS from the
date of the order.
Dated April Srd, 1902.
BY the court. W. J. CONWAY
D. NJ. VAUGHAN, County Judge.
Attorney TOR Adm. April LOW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
Death OF Mrs. Frank LaViqne.

Mrs. AIphonSine LaVigne, the be-
loved wife of Frank LaVigne, who has
been sufferer with asthma for many
years, passed away Monday morning,
April II, 1902 She was confined to
her bed only few days. Mrs. La
Nigne was born in Joliet, province of
Quebec, Canada, July 4, 1913 and was
therefore nearly SO years of age. She
was married in this city in 1870 to
Frank LaVigne, husband who survives
her and two daughters, Mrs. Edward
/. Boehn OF WauSau, and Mrs. VIM.
Nelson Of New Ulm, Minnesota. Mrs.
LaNigne had always been a good wife,
Il kind and atfectionate mother, and a
devoted Christian woman and a
member of the Catholic church. The
funeral service took place Thursday
morning at $50 O'Clock at the Catholic
church, Father Van Rossmalen ottici-
atinp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
)nly six more weeks of school.


A rehearsal Of the class play was
held on Monday after school.
There was senior class meeting on
Monday after close Of school.
Albert Crawford a graduate of The
High school visited the school on
Monday forenoon.
William Bryant, who graduated in
the class Of '0I has made the school
numerous visits during the past week.
Examinations are being held one
Gay earlier this week so as to not
interfere with the teachers meeting
ut MarShheld.
Professor Libbeg and Professor
Skinner, Of the Madison University
were here inspecting the High school
on Wednesday.
The Theory and Art class will begin
to put their principles into practice
next week. each one taking charge of
class under some teacher
There will be no school on Friday as
there will be a teachers meeting held
at MarShtield, to which all the
teachers are going.
Last Wednesday after close Of school
a special meeting of the Forum was
called, the object of which was to
postpone the Forum for this season.
BY majority Of voters the motion
was carried and the Forum was post
poned, but this does not in any way
interfere with the Mock Trial"
Come one. Come all. to the latest
feature in the line of programs to be
given by the Forum members on
Saturday evening. '"The Mock Trial.
No pains have been spared to make it
one Of the greatest sensational
features Of the day. In every detail
it will accurately represent a
trial as carried on in our own judicial
courts, and will serve as good an
example for those who have never
seen trial or the witnessing Of those
that are carried in our own courts. All
are cordially invited to come, we have
room for every one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
SOCIETY MINSTRELS WINNERS.
Local Performers Make Great Hit at the
Opera House tuesday.

There is one question whichiS being
asked on the streets since Tuesday
evening and it is invariably answered.
well. L guess =" The question refers
to the benefit entertainment given on
That evening by the Grand Rapids
band assisted by the best talent in
the Wisconsin River Valley.
For the past few weeks the bOyS
have been indulging in conscientious
rehearsal and when the curtain went
up look Of surprise WAS depicted
upon the face Of each actor" and
oand man on the stage. Although
the cast tried hard to conceal their
identity behind a mask of black grease
paint. their efforts in that direction
were futile, for as soon as Il word was
spoken and audible murmur waited
over the large audience that she is
charlie P0dawiltz." or Norm Bah
COCK. or Joe COrriyeau" or some
otner as the case happened to be.
our space and time are too limited
TO make special mention of each
member of the cast, consequently we
Will cOnhne ourselves to those VINO
were the real mirth-makerS. "PotSy"
POdaWlltz is deserving of cOmmenda-
ton for the way he handled the
position OF bones. No one to hear
him in conversation would ever dream
Uhat he possessed the Oft-QuOted lyric
tenor voice, but his efforts as a singer
nave guaranteed for him a position in
the Grace church choir Of New York
city.
DIR: WeinerwurSJ," whose postotfice
name IS }. A. COrriyeau, also came in
Tor a large share of applause. He was
ready with his gags and they had a
freshness about them which is seldom
IN evidence on the professional stage
VIII SIlngerland, who made an effort
TO conceal bis real name behind a suit
OF female wearing apparel and the
name OF Miss Letter, made happy hit
by his rendition of a deep basS solo,
"Ihe Treasure of the Deep" If the
real Miss Letter is the fortunate DOS
SCISSOR OF as rich a voice as WHIPS, she
VIII have no occasion to depend upon
futures OF grain, but can aspire to the
highest round of operate fame. The
puck dancing. jigging and cake-walk-
ing OF the BabcOck brOtherS-N Orman
ana Elmer, proved happy diversion
from the end mems jokes and vocal
efforts. Without music they went
through different evOlutiOnS of their
dances in manner that would reflect
credit upon most professionals.
One feature Of the entertainment
which provoked rounds of merriment
was the portrayal of "Happy Hooli-
gan, " "katzenjammer Kids" CASTOR
and Alphonse" and other characters
made famous by the Illuminated Sun
day papers.
Chas. Laramie, as ''Admiral Schley"
made World-beating interlOcutOr.
His makeup and costume was true to
life and his repetition Of the conun-
drums propOunded by the end men
was plain and concise
The music by the band was of high
grade and showed that Grand Rapids
was not behind her sister cities in
musical lines
The audience was large and all
present seemed to be imbued with
the spirit of the occasion. Applause
was not wanting. each number coming
in for it's share
After the entertainment a large
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-04-17
Lemonweir District Convention.

Many people will be interested to
know that the annual meetings of the
LemOnWeir District Convention of
the Congregational churches will be
held with the First Congregational
church OF this city on May and 8th.
1t will be an honor to have this visit
by the Pastors and delegates of these
churches, and also a privilege to
listen to the various papers and
addresses which will be given during
The sessions. They will cover a wide
range OF subjects, all of which are
practical and vital to the well being
and progress Of our communities. We
are pleased to note that d place has
been given to local talent on the pro-
gram. Miss McKercher Will read a
paper on 'Why work FOR Foreign
MiSsions?" 1t is most gratifying to
see the principal of our high school
devote her ability to the consideration
of this great theme. The Rev. B.
Ray, the thoughtful minister of
NekOOSa will also read a paper on
'Pernicious Popular Philosophy" We
trust that these meetings will be
productive of Il large amount of good.
We extend a hearty welcome to our
visitors and offer our best hospitality.