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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
TAINTED ON STAND.
Mrs. Brooks Overcome by Sight OF
Dead Sons Watch.

New York March 16.-After giving
most damaging testimony against Flor
ence Burns, Mrs. Thomas Brooks tainted.
Saturday, on the witness stand in the
court of special sessions. Young Brooks
watch was shown to his mother for iden-
LITIGATION. She grabbed it feverishly and
kissed it, then she tainted, and nearly
fell from the witness stand.
The court was in an uprOar. Two Off
GERS ran toward her and took her to an
adjoining room. Florence Burns covered
her face with her palm leaf fan she had
been using all during the examination
to hide her tears
Florence Burns said she would XII my
son if he did not marry her. said Mrs
Brooks when she took the stand. She
startled the court by asserting that Flor
ence Burns told her she had left the
Brooks home to get her fathers pistol
to shoot Walter with. a moment later
Mrs. Brooks identified the comb found in
the room in which Brooks was killed as
Florence Burns comb.
Mrs Brooks returned to the stand when
she had recovered. She was shown a
comb found in the room where Brooks
was shot. She said it was one she had
seen Florence Burns wear.
Ion the last day Florence Burns was
to our house. said the witness. ION Dec.
10, in the morning. Florence told me that
she had been home on the previous even
ing to look for ner father pistol to shoot
Walter. She said she had been looking
for it in her fathers bureau drawer with
out being able to find it,
Policeman Colby testified to what hap
pened upon Feb. Is, when he went to the
Burns house to arrest the accused girl.
Miss Burns told him she saw Walter at
his office at $50 O'Clock on the night ne
died and that she arrived home about
80 o'clock.
Colby told of a search OF Florence
Burns room at her parents home. He
said that he had found black skirt and
Jacket suit such as the woman who wen.
with Brooks to the hotel on the night of
the murder is said to have worn. Colby
identified the comb found in the room in
the Glen Island hotel.
An adjournment was taken until 10
O'Clock next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
WATERVILLE.
Mrs. Charles n. Lewis.

Mrs. Charles H. Lewis died, Satur-
day morning, at her home on Ash
street. of heart failure. Mrs. Lewis
health had been poor for some time
and she had suffered a great deal just
previous to her death. But in spite of
this her sudden death was a great
shock to her many friends.
A husband, one son, Frank W., and
two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Alexander OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Mrs. A. b. Cook
of Cherryfield, survive her.
The funeral will be held at her late
residence on Ash street at 2 O'Clock,
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Eugene Gauthier the alleged slayer
of Maud Gentle, who was killed at the
Transfer hotel, Third avenue and
Forty-second street, New York, Thurs
day night. forestalled the detectives
who were hot on his trail by surrender
ing himself in Montreal, Saturday. The
surrender made little difference, as he
would have been arrested in a few
hours, anyway, so closely had he been
pursued. He admits his guilt. He went
to see priest who counseled him to
surrender. Gauthier formerly lived in
Montreal, but for the last six months
has been a resident of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
William Arloc.

William Arbo of this town, who had
been i'll with typhoid fever for the past
two weeks, died, Saturday afternoon.
lie was considered as nearly recov-
cred when he suffered relapse and
pneumonia set in. Mr.. ArbO had been
resident of. this town for number
of years. His age was 45 years. The
funeral took place from the Methodist
church at o'clock Sunday afternoon,
Rev. G. r. Palmer, the pastor, Off
ating. The funeral was in charge of
the Orangemen, of which the deceased
was a member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
Georqe Horne.

After an illness of only two days,
George Horne died at his home, No. rs
Spring street, Sunday morning, the re-
suit of a cancer. it is thought. Mr..
Horne had long been a resident of this
city and was well known. He passed
the last few years as night Waterman
at the shoe factory, where he made
many friends. He also followed steam
boating some. He was a member of
the Masonic bodies of this city, being
a Knight Templar. A widow, two sons
and two daughters, survive him. His
age was about so years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

z. S. Parker, the milk man, has a
remarkable young cat which has the
habit of standing on it's hind feet and
with it's fore paws resting against the
looking glass, viewing itself with ap-
parently as much pride as any naughty
belle. On one occasion it was seen to
remove one fore paw from the glass
and wash its face. 1t has many other
ways of manifesting it's intelligence
and pride in it's beautiful black and
gray stripes. The cat is the property
of Mr.. Parker's daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
Strikes a Rich Find.

81. was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility." writes f. ]. Green Of Lancas-
ter. N. II. mo remedy helped me un-
til I began using Electric Bitters.
which did me more good than all the
medicines I ever used. They have also
kept my wife In excellent health for
Years. She says Electric Bitters are
just splendid for female troubles: that
they are q grand tonic and invigorator
for weak. run down women. No other
medicine can takefts place in our FAM
ily." Try them. Only Toe. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed ~ Rowditch = Web
Bter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

A. w. Coote, chief of the fire depart
ment and clerk in the post office at St.
Adams, VT, was sandbagged in front Of
his home on his way to the office, at 5
A. NJ. Saturday, and left in an uncon-
scious condition. A notebook in his in
side pocket stopped knife thrust at his
heart. Severe injuries were inflicted ON
his head and body. Mr.. Coote is unable
to give any description of his assailants,
although he grappled with one of them
after receiving the first blow. A reward
of $500 has been offered by Sheriff Barney
F. Kelly for the apprehension of the as
sailantS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The High school of this city was
closed one week earlier than was
scheduled. This was caused by the
smallpox scare that was prevalent in
the city at that time. All the schools
will begin on their vacation, today,
with this exception. This makes it
necessary for the High school to begin
its last term one week earlier, Monday,
March "a, while the others will begin
on March 81. This will also make the
summer term of the High school of 13
weeks while the others will be but u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Prof. Theme is exhibiting to his friends
with considerable pride a beautifully
carved orangewood pipe. a birthday gift
from his son, Louis F., who is playing
first violin with the orchestra of the lead
ing hotel in Palm Beach. Fla. The pipe is
OF exquisite workmanship and of design
appropriate to the locality of which it is
intended to be, and is valuable souve-
mir. 1t is the handiwork of a Seminole
Indian and forms an addition to Mr.
Themes collection of which he may well
be proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The members of the Knights of
Pythias are requested to meet at their
rooms. this evening. to discuss the
matter of changing their rooms from
the ones they occupy at the present
time to those that will probably be pro-
vided in the new block which will be
had in the contemplated block to be
erected on the site of the present Ev-
ans hotel. AS this is a very important
matter, full attendance is asked for
by the officers of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

1t will be good news, not only to the
members of his parish but to all, to
learn that Rev. w. F. Small of the
Universalist church, has decided to re-
consider his resignation and remain
with his parish. A few weeks ago, Mr..
Small rendered his resignation to the
church and at a meeting of the parish
it was the unanimous vote not to ac-
cept this but to ask him to reconsider
his step. This he has done and all are
pleased to hear it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Dirigo Lodge, A. o. U. W., will cele-
brate the 23d anniversary of it's institu-
ton, this evening, at the hall in the
Danforth block. Members of the De-
gree of Honor and the wives of the
members are invited, also members of
the Grand Lodge, and many will be
present. A musical and literary pro-
fran has been arranged and refresh
ments will be served. The occasion
promises to be one of the most enjoy
able in the history of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The directors of the Gardiner Board
of Trade will hold a meeting, this even
ing, at the Office of the secretary, c. A.
Knight, and a full attendance is asked
for, as business of the utmost impor-
lance will come up for discussion and
settlement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

AS the season grows warmer the num-
Der of visitors who come to the Home is
beginning to increase slightly. Among
those of Sunday were: Ross B. Nichols.
Minnie Thompson. Boston; Margaret Hig-
gins, RocklandI Molly Goodchild, Mrs.
Rose b. Landry. Miss Ella Jones, Au-
gusta; Miss Angelina Jones, Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The members of the new city govern
ment will meet at their rooms, at 10
o'clock this morning, to organize and
start out on the years work. This also
consists of the election of the remain
der of the city officials who were not
elected by the people and other work.
Many of the offices are contested by
several candidates and the outcome is
looked forward to with much interest
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Almost every week sees a new paper
at the Public Library. which some
friend has contributed. These are
greatly appreciated as the number that
daily find their way to this popular
place greatly enjoy them all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Among the recruits to be examined at
the hospital. this morning, are Robert
M. Fields and James Mclaughlin for re-
admission. and Oliver Orr for admission
Mr.. Fields. late of B Co., nth Mass.
was a member of Home Co. D while here
formerly, being discharged. Nov. @. 1897,
and has been reassigned to that company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Uncle Sans" shoes for men are ad-
vertised by Fred A. Burbank. If you
want a stylish beauty, for an enamel
shoe, fully warranted, call and see this
new arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Schools will be closed until March
%, thus giving the scholars only a
weeks vacation. There is generally
a two weeks vacation but owing to
the studies it was necessary to give
but one week..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Burglars entered the post Office at
North Conway, N. H., during Friday
night and blew open the safe securing
about 800 in stamps and $40 in money.
The office was badly wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. Fred r. Goodwin, who has been
visiting relatives and friends at Wells
Branch for the past week, returned
to her home on Second street, Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The Degree of Honor will hold a
whist party in the A. o. U. w. hall
Tuesday evening. The last one held
was a great success and this one will
probably be much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mr.. Pennell, night baggage master
at the Augusta M. c. r. r. station, was
ticket agent at this office, Saturday,
taking the place of Mr.. Snare, who
went to Carmel over Saturday and
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

The members of the Junior class of
the High school are surely deserving of
which praise for they find they have
cleared $3.50 over all expenses by their
exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

in July, 1894, has been reassigned to Z
Co. Mr.. Mclaughlin is navy man. Mr.
Orr comes to the Home from Lynn,
Mass, and served as a private in l Co.
of the 51st Mass. Vol. Inf. He has quar-
tiers III Capt. Adams company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Miss Helen Stobie, who has been
making a visit of a few days with Miss
Edith Hodgkins, returned to Water
vile, Sunday, Miss Hodgkins accom-
panying her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

conductor Themes arrangement of
Shorts ballet, "Short and Sweet" for a
cornet duet, rendered, Sunday evening,
by Messrs. McSheehy and Kenney, re-
ceived many words of praise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence f. Bowers
of Lisbon Falls, have been the guests
of relatives in this city for a few
days. They returned to their home,
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
NOTICE..

We have taken the agency for Ding
ley, the florist, and are now prepared
to furnish cut flowers and floral de-
signs at short notice.
H. G. TURNER.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

E. Y. Eldridge arrived, Sunday, from
Bangor, where he is now employed, to
pass Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs H. H. Eldridge, Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

]. W. Chadwick of Hillsboro, N. H,
arrived in this city, Saturday, to pass
a few days with former Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

John Leighton, who has been in
Millinocket for the past few weeks
is at home for a visit with his family
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Miss Ethel Hutchinson went to her
home at Carthage, Saturday, where she
will pass the remainder Of her school
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Miss Daisy Pitcher went to Bruins
wick, Saturday, to pass Sunday with
her brother, Walter Pitcher who is
there employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

After the regular assemblage Thursday
evening, Gen. Beal Reg, U. v. u, will
indulge themselves with a musical enter
tainment and smoke talk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. Louis Bowling has returned
from Rumford Falls, where she has
been making a visit of two weeks with
Mr.. Bowling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. Nelson Weber and son Leigh
OF Waterville, who have been the
guests of Mrs. Ben Tenney, will return
home, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Those wishing good seats for the
Z. of Nj. Glee Club concert should get
their tickets very soon as the tickets
are selling very fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Frank Springer of the Bath Iron
Works, came home to make his family
in this city short visit. He will re-
turn to work, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

William Eldridge went to Rumford
Falls, Saturday, where,he has accepted
good position in one of the paper
mills Of that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

A. r. Martin arrived, Saturday. from
Portland, where he is now employed,
for a short visit with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
Daily Kenneber Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37-5.

II. l.. Edwards is at home from Port
land on a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

]. c. Blair of Richmond returned to
his home in Richmond, Saturday, at
ter a visit with his sister, Mrs. A.
Z. Moody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. Robert Brown of Beechers Falls,
VT, has been called to this city by the
sickness of her mother. She is the
guest of Mrs. William Woodside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Miss Clara Burleigh, principal Of the
Central Street Grammar school, went
to vassalboro, Saturday. where she will
pass her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

James Collins was a passenger on
the train, Saturday forenoon, for
Portland, where he will be the guest
of friends and relatives for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boston have re-
turned from trip of few weeks at
Washington, New York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Frank Black came up from Bath,
Saturday evening, to pass Sunday with
his family at Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
NATIONAL HOME.

General Orders, No. 5, of Cutler Post,
u. A r., announces a regular meeting at
Social hall, at $50 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Frank c. Jordan, who has been the
guest of his brother for a few days.
returned to his home in Skowhegan,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. l.. +. Steward and children went
to Brewer. Sunday, to visit Mr.. Stew
ard for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. Laura e. Richards went to- Bos-
ton. Saturday, for a visit of a few days
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

There is considerable ice running II
the river. 1t is in small pieces ana Il
fast wearing away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

George Dale was the guest of his
friend and relatives in Richmond, Sat-
urday, returning home on the even
ing train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

A. S. Young has returned from
Boothbay, where he has been passing
a few days on n business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. r. F. Harmon and children went
to Oakland, Saturday, where they VIII
pass few days at her former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs f. d. Perry returned, saturday,
from a visit of a week with friends at
Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. C. A. Day left for New York,
Saturday. where she will pass a few
weeks visiting with friends and rela-
fiypS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. ]. N. Bates went to Bangor,
Saturday, where she will pass rev
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur JeWett OF Batli'
are making a short visit Win IriehuS
at Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

George Stevens is very sick with
typhoid fever. He has been confined
to the house since Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs. +. A. LawtOn went TO Aupurh'
Saturday, where she will make snort
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Miss Josephine Shepherd went TO
Boston, Saturday, called by the sudden
death of friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Charles Trask went to Boston, Sun
day, on Il business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. McCausland went
to Woodfords, Saturday, where they
passed Sunday with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17
HALLOWEIL.

Florence Katon of Richmond, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Ida Leeman,
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Mrs III. L. Clifford. who has been the
guest of 1Gr- ana Mrs. q. A. Day. WASH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

ington street, went to New York, Sat
urday. where she resides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

he was formally delivered to Sheriff Fair
BARN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-17

Having purchased one Of the houses,
filled with ice, Of the kniekerbocker Ice
Co., ! am prepared to supply customers
in Hallowell, the coming sea son, prompt.
ly, and on reasonable terms. with the
finest quality Of ice. Telephone No. a.4
WALLACE r. BRANN,
HaiIoweli, Me.
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TEL. I'LL.

Residence No. 20 Mt. Vernon street.
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