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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Halloween parties have been prime
laVorites for the past two evenings
The majority was held, last evening,
but few on Thursday evening, to bet
ter suit the convenience of those at
tending. The mysterious charms are
supposed to work on either night and
If all that We're tried should prove good,
something in the nature of revolu-
ton would doubtless be noticed in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
HALLOWELL.

Several Haliowell members of the
Maine party who attended the National
G. A. r. encampment at Washington
have fine souvenirs in the shape of
large group pictures, taken while the
contingent eregathered in square by
special appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mrs. Walter Welch and Miss Edna
Ellis have returned from Bridgewater,
MASS. where they have been spending
the past ten days with the latters sis
ter, Mrs. Horace Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

The French industry Of raising How
ers for the manufacture of perfume
has been greatly injured by the cnem-
ical odors and artificial ethereal OH
produced in Germany. as the latter 80
at a lower price and are hardly o'sS
tinguishable from the genuine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

The subject of Rev. Fl. NJ. Ives SER
mon at the Baptist church. Sunday
morning, will be: Ripe Fields for In
dividual Reapers." Sunday school al
II: Junior Endeavor at $50; Senior En-
deavor at 6; general prayer meteing
at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

There will be no services at the Uni
versalist church, Sunday. 1t is not yet
known whether Rev. Edgar Riefsinder
VIII accept the call extended to him or
not. but will be known i'm a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

A sOciable and supper was held at
the Benton schoolhouSe, Thursday
evening, and was well attended. An
entertainment followed the supper,
which was much enjoyed. A good sum
was cleared, which will be used for
n worthy object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mrs. +. NJ. Foster and little daughter
Helen returned, Thursday. from a visi
with relatives in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mr.. ana Mrs. w. ]. Bradbury arrived
nome. Friday, from a visit with rela-
tveS in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mrs. A. a. Lane. a well-known nurse,
VINO has been stopping with friends
here and at Waterville. has gone to
Unity to spend the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Nj. Marshall and
Mr.. r. A. Marshall viii leave. this
morning, for short business trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

+. A. Nash, who has been making
visit if several weeks to Medford,
Mass, reported for duty, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

w. III. Moran, who has been spend
ing the month of October on furlough
to. Boston, returned to camp, Thurs
Iay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Miss Lena Bates has returned from
three weeks visit with relatives in
RoXbury Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Mrs. w. $. Simpson has arrived home
from a visit of two weeks with rela.
tves in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
WISE IS THE WOMAN WHO HAS FAITH N
LYDIA E. PINkfiATVS VEGETABLE COr1POUND

has been appointed deputy president
OF the district of Rebekah lodges COM
prising Oakland, Clinton, Nassalboro
Waterville and this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

c. r. Triplett of Bangor special ex-
aminer for the bureau of pensions, was a
business visitor at the Home. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Maud McFadden. who has been
confined to her home by illness, is now
able TO be out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

fatal. He formerly resided in Lynn.
Mass, where a daughter, Miss Ethel,
still lives. Besides his two daughters,
one son. Howard. of Philadelphia, sur
wives him. Mr.. Clark was 81 years Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Christopher Allen arrived home
Thursday. from n. months visit to the
City of Brotherly Love.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
OAKLAND.

Miss Annie Knowles returned. Fri
day, to Livermore Falls, after a brief
stay.in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Daniel Bowling has reported for duty
from Il 30-days Through to Fitchburg.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
NATIONAL HOME.

Joseph Thornton has reported for
duty from furlough to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

The Fisher mouse on Union street was
sold. this week. by Elmer l.. Craig to
Mrs. Lizzie A. Chamberlain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

John W. Powell has reported for
duty from an extended furlough 10
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Leroy SiaS, who has been spending
several weeks at Whitefield, returned,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01

Miss Vesta Written of Good Will
Rebekah Lodge, No. so, of this town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-01
Statement of the Condition of the
Augusta Loan e.
Building Assn. /,
AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA.
October -, 1902.

THOMAS ]. LYNCH, President
S. H. LEARY. Secretary.
TREBY JOHNSON. Treasurer
Directors Thomas ]. Lynch, George
". Vickcry, M 5. Holway. ~ c. An
drews. Charles Il. Hall. a. w. whitney
Arlie Casavant, T.. T.. Davis. Francis T.
Purinton.
Organized June 81, 1887.
LIABILITIES.
Accumulated capital. sI6D 9SS O.;
Advance payments, 500
Guaranty fund. 47392I
FORFEITED shares, 25.4l
Profits, 1I6n59
$50, fi0.6l
RESOURCES
Loans on mortgages of real es-
tate. sl-I III N
Loans on shares. l.2;0 90
Iseal estate, foreclosure, 3,525. 81
Temporary expense, 1855
Cash, 4333 /
$lS0. iio 81
Number Of shareholders. 4S7
Number of borrowers. ore
Number Of shares OUTSTANDING s5lS
Number of shares pledged for loans. $50
Number of loans 9SS
+. r. TIMBERLAKF,.
.,..s,,. Bank Examiner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
Man under Influence of Liquor
Fell Out of Window at
Hotel Rockingham.
HIS SKULL FRACTURED
other Drunken Man Gets Foot
Crushed in North Walpole Rail-
road Yard Bather Drowned
in Mill Pond at Pownal.

Bellows Falls, June 15.-Joseph Noel of
Fitchburg, Mass, was found on the side
walk in front of the Hotel Rockingham
here in dying condition He had fallen
from a fourth story window, striking the
stone pavement, fracturing his skull. He
was picked up unconscious and although
yet alive recovery rs impossible.
Noel came to the hotel last night and
was assigned to a transient room. lie
showed some signs Of liquor and retired at
once. His door was found locked this
morning and it is supposed that in opening
the window he lost his balance in some
way and fell to the street. Noel is unknown
here but brother in FItchburg, Mass, was
located this afternoon.
Michael Rogers of North Ferrisburgh was
struck by switch engine in the North
Walpole yard last night and seriously in
jured. He was lying on the track in a
drunken stupOr when the engine ran over
him MASKING his right foot and injurine
him internally. He was picked up and
taken this morning to the keene, n. II
city hospital, where it was found necessary
to amputate the foot.
DROWNED IN A MILL POND.
Bennington, Juno 15.-Dennis Williams
aged 30 years, was drowned in Hoadley's
mill pond at Pownal this morning, while
taking his Sunday bath with three com
panions. Williams could not swim and un-
observed by those with him got into deer
water and persisted. Two of his friends
could swim we'll and would have giver
him assistance had they been aware of his
needing 1t. Williams leaves a wife and q
large family. His body was easily recover
| ed not far from the shore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
WEDDING IN VERGENNES
Mary E. Goss Marriss n. x. Bacon o.
ST. Johnsbury.

Vergennes. June 11-Mr. Howard Kidder
Bacon of st. Johnsbury and Miss Mary
EliZheth Goss of Vergennes were united
in marriage at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen Goss on
Tuesday evening at o'clock, the Rev. II.
X. Davies, pastor of the Congregational
Church officiating.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Genevieve Goss as maid of honor and
by her sister Mis- j. Warren Barnes, Jr.,
and Mrs. William r. Warner as matron of
honor, The best man was MIR. Frank *.
Goss, a brother of the bride.
The wedding gown was Of silk muslin
over taffeta, and the bride wore veil with
orange blossoms, She carried a bouquet
of bride roses. Her attendants were ar
rayed in pink and carried pink and white
carnations.
The bridal party received their friends
under wedding bell while Vittum's or
cheStra disCoursed sweet music from a
bower Of palms and ferns. Dainty refresh
ments were served in the dining room, fur
nished by Mrs +. H. Baldwin of Rutland
Mrs. Frederick =. Marble of Lowell Mass
Miss Lizzie Hickok of Burlington, Miss
Bertha Stickney of Rutland and Miss Sarah
Foss of Vergennes presided at the refresh
ment table.
Among the guests from abroad were Mrs
ii. j. Talbot and Mrs. Frederick i. Marble
of Lowell, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. John w
Ross and Miss Bertha Stcllney Of Rutland
Mrs. f. j. Baldwin. Miss Hckok and DR.
X. c. Drew of Burlington, Mr.. F. X. Goss
of Montpelier.
The bride received a large number OF
beautiful gifts. After a brief wedding
journey Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon will be a
home in st. Johnsbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
FLOODS IN RICHMOND
Houses Damaged and Many Bridges
Washed Away.

Richmond, June 1.-the heavy shower
OF Sunday evening was one of the most de-
structive ones which ever visited this vii
lage. Streets here were turned into rivers
of water and are badly quilted. The man
suffering the most serious damage was II.
w. Freeman. His fine lawn was destroy
ed and the water nearly undermined his
valuable residence doing a damage of at
least $500. His meadow is also flooded and
covered with gravel and hoodwood. 1t
looks now as though the grass crop Is en-
tirely ruined. The meadows in town are
flooded and grass greatly damaged
Every road approaching this village from,
the south and east is closed on account OF
bridges washed away and the roads them
selves being badly quilted. There are 10 OF
l. bridges gone, on the road between this
village and Jericho.
The underwear factory here was flooded
and the fires in the engines extinguishcd
1t was necessary to shut down the factory
yesterday until the first floors could be
cleaned.
The barn of Mr.. Bashaw which was To-
Gated on bank was undermined and near
ly carried away.
The full extent of the damage about towr
cannot be fully learned to-day owing to Tho
condition of the roads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Evolutionary Contest at Vermont
Academy-Alumni Meets.
(Spccial to The Free PresS)

Bellows Falls, June 16-The 10Th annual
CONNIE ncoment at Vermont Academy. SAX
toms River, is being observed this week.
The festivities began as usual Saturday
evening with a recital by the music pupils
in Fuller hall. Sunday morning there was
the annual sermon before the graduating
class given by DR.. Sylvester Burnham of
Hamilton, y. Y.
To-day there has been the exhibition drill
on the campus which occurred this morn
ing at II o'clock. At 8 o'clock this after
noon in Fuller hall the Fuller prize contest
in elocution was held. This was inaugu-
rated by the late Levi X. Fuller Of Brat
tlehoro and was the 18th annual contest.
The first prize for ladies was won by Miss
Maude Lake, who spoke from "A Far
Country" There was tie on the second
prize for ladies which was consequently
divided between Miss Coffin, who spoke
THE Death Mask and Miss Foote, who
rendered The Going of the White Swan"
Mr. Hunt won first prize for boys. Not
Guilty" being his subject. and Mr.. Lord
gained second for boys, speaking Hand
Car A.
Tonight there was the public alumni
meeting with an address by DR.. Horace NJ.
Willard of Wollaston, Mass. DR.. Willard
was for years principal of Vermont
academy, and his presence here tonight
drew many alumni anxious to meet their
former instructor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
FOILED DEATH
Doctors Told Mrs. Wake That
She Was Doomed to Quick
COnsumptiOn.-.Cu by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills.

To lie at the point Of death foy
months, to be told by the physician that
there is no hope Of recovery and then to
be restored to health and strength "
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pao
People, was the experience of Mrs. w.
II. Wake, Of No. 81 Broad street, Rail-
way, N. J. To look at her now one
would think it hardly possible that she
had ever had O serious illness. Speaking
of it she says:
About three years ago I was in q
condition generally known as rundown.
was miserable indeed; hfeless and lam
guild. had no strength at all, all de-
sire for food had left me, was terribly
nervous and could not sleep. What was
worse did not improve, and my weight
went down from 1876 pounds to SO.
was under the care of a physician for
thirteen months but still grew worse.
He said my blood had almost turned 10
water. was so weak that was obliged
to lie down all the time; if l tried to
stand or even to sit up would faint
syav.
Finally the doctor told me that un-
less began 10 BeU Dcttcl NiIhlh wv
weeks I was doomed TO quick consump-
ton. Then gave up all hope.
but about this time friend, who
knew something of DR.. Williams Pin:
Pills for Pale People, advised me to try
them. did 80 and, after taking tn,
third box, began 10 feel better. ] con-
tinued using them faithfully until / was
cured. Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pala
People are wonderful remedy for per-
sons afflicted as was and l shall always
recommend them
The disease from which Mrs. Wake
suffered was anamia. 1t is characterized
by a paid complexion, pale lips, dull
eyes, tongue and gums bloodless; short
ened breath on slight exertion-such as
going UPSTAIRS palpitation of the heart,
feeling of impending death, weakness,
loss of appetite and ambition; irregu-
larity and pain in the natural functions
of women.
The one remedy that has proved itself
a specific for anamia is Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They are sold
at 80 cents box or six boxes for $3.50,
and may be had of all druggists or direct
/ by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
HOUSE UNDERMINED
Flood Also Destroyed Barn at Bolton
Logs Carried Away

Bolton. June 16.-A house undermined, a
barn destroyed, the railroad bridge over
Joiner brook impossible and 100000 feet
OF logs washed away are the visible effects
OF Sunday nights flood here. In auultion
to this are several bridges washed away
and highways damaged to the extent OF
everal hundred dollars. Among the bridges
gone are the Towne bridge and Reagan 4
bridge. About 200 feet of the highway al
the latter place has been washed away
There are several other smaller structures
on the highways gone. Telephone commu-
nicaton with the outside world is entirely
cut off. Joiner's brook was one of the most
destructive in town. The abutments of the
railroad bridge over 1t are undermined
nd trains could not pass. Patrick Layell's
house was entirely undermined and the
he'd was washed into the brook. The barr
of Merrill McGee was also destroyed by
the Hood. The greatest individual loss IL
that sulfc; cd by q. W. Randall of Water.
bury. The hccin At his bill on the Winoo-
| ki river broke and let 100000 feet Of spruce
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
logs down stream
WASHED OFF A MOUNTAIN
Cattle Carried in a Barn into River But
Are Rescued.

Are Rescued.
Waterbury, June 16-Last nights very
heavy rain was the most destructive rain
torn here in many years. The damage to
highways, bridges and mills will reach
many thousands of dollars. A barn con-
tanning nine cows and a horse on a Kicker
mountain farm was undermined and the
cattle carried down the mountain stream
into Waterbury river where they were all
rescued more than a mile down the river.
E. T. Seabury's estate suffers damage
to the extent of of several thousand dol
lars from last nights flood. The entire
foundation of one side of their large brick
Touring mill being demolished. The farms
and crops of c. H. Moody and of NJ. II.
Graves were damaged several hundred dol
lars each. The Waterbury Brick Co., loses
probably $500 and G.. w. Randall loses 5000
to 500 in logs carried down the river.
One barn of f.. Il. johnson was complete
ly demolished and another badly under
mined Nearly every bridge and culvcrt in
town is more or less damaged.
ELECTRIC ROAD DISABLED.
Stowe, June 16.-The car on the electric
road between here and Waterbury started
to make its regular trip this morning but
when it got about n mile below Waterbury
Center it was found that the track mad
been undermined for some distance and
the highway beside the road was also
washed away. The car returned here and
there has been no traffic over the road to-
day. The only road open for people TO
leave town was by way of Morrsville.
The meadows above the village were
badly flooded and reports are coming from
all sections of the town of damage to
highways and bridges The Nebraska
road" leading to Lake Mansfield, has been
very seriously washed and it is reported
several bridges were carried away.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
ACCIDENTALLY POISONED.

Rutland. June 11-Thomas Breen of Gen.
ter Rutland. station agent for the Rut.anl
railroad. was accidentally poisoned to-day
by taking paris green.
Mr. Breen had been putting the poison on
his potato plants in the garden. carrya B.;
it in a pail. After he had finish he washed
out the pail and later drank some waite.
out of it,
When he began his work at the depot
soon after he was taken very i'll and was
Obliged to 20 home. When he reached the
door Of his house he fainted and II WAS
some time before he rcCained conscious
ness.
Or. !. d. Hanrahan Of North Main street
was summoned and late this afternoon Mr.
Breen was resting comfortably. NO Se'lo'
results are anticipatel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
JUDGE |. M. READ DEAD
Was One Of vermont's Best Lawyers
and Statesmen,

Bellows Falls, Juno 17-Judge Lavant NJ.
Read died this morning after a long illness.
lie had been confined to his room for some
weeks with serious heart difficulty but
for some time he had been in a comfor-
table condition so that death came uncx-
pectedy. Judge Read was one of the fore
most men in southern Vermont. born IN
Wardsboro in 1S4R, he passed his early
years there and in Jamaica. Vt.
In 1856 he was elected Judge of probate
for the district of Westminster in Wind
lie was states attorney for Windham
county in 1So0-S1. He represented the town
of Rockingham in the General Assembly in
1892, and was reelected in 1894. During his
first term he was made n member of the
committee on judiciary. and chairman of
the committee on railroads, and the COM
mittee on the revision of bills. During his
second term he was chairman of the COM
mittee on judiciary, the most important
committee of the House. Under a statute
of 1894 entitled IAN act to provide for the
publication of the Vermont Statutes he
was appointed one of a committee of three
to edit and superintendent the publication
Iof the Vermont Statutes.
He was chosen president of the Vermont
Bar association in 1892 and was grand sec
Rotary OF the Grand Lodge of Masons of
Vermont in 1SS6-7-S, and grand master in
1S19-S0-S1.
Judge Read was a candidate for Congress
| in 1898 against w. w. Grout. receiving 40
votes out of q total of 1896. He was also
prominent candidate in 1900 but withdrew
before the convention. He was delegate
at large to the republican national conven-
ton IN 1900.
He married, December IL, 1876, Miss Sarah
A. Perkins of Bellows Falls, and one
daughter was born to them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19

New York city and Miss Cora Beam Of
Lexington. KY, were married here last
night by Justice of the Peace Henry A..
Burt, Jr. This marriage is the final ending
of a sensational affair, which occurred in
Lexington. KY, a few weeks ago, but
owing to the influence of the brides uncle,
Colonel Breckinridge was settled up and
the parties were finally married as above.
The groom was known here as n travel
ing salesman for McKesson & Robbins of
New York several years ago. He is now
travelling for his father, who is a ship out
filter. The bride is very pretty and pre-
possessing. They are enjoying their honey
moon at Hotel Swanton and will take a
wedding trip to several cities before re-
turning to New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-19
S. A. ANDREWS RESIGNS
E. l.. Ingalls, Of Hyde Park to Be Super
intendent OF Industrial School.

Nergennes, June 16.-S. A. Andrews has
resigned his position as superintendent of
the Industrial school and Prof. f.. l.. In
gals of Hyde Park has been appointed to
succeed him and will enter upon his duties
some time in September next.
Mr. Andrews has held the position of SUI
has been very successful under his ad-
ministtation and both he and his esteem
able wife have endeared themselves 10 the
citizens of Eergennes by their irreproach-
able lives and kind heartedness to ALL
HOTEL AT WEST BRATTLEBORO
BURNED
Brattleboro June 16--The Mclrose House
at West Brattleboro n handsome three
story hotel of colonial style of architec-
turc which was opened Jan. l. 1900, was
burned to the ground early this morning
causing a loss Of $1,000; insurance 5000
It was owned by John F. Sargent. The
ire started on the second floor, but wheth-
er from the chimney or from defective
electric wiring Is not known. The flames
We're discovered about 400 but the fire
had evidently been burning some time. All
of the upper part of the building was soon
ablnze. West Brattleboro is protected
only by one old fashioned hand engine. SO
that help was summoned from the Hrattlc-
horo department. one steamer and two
hose companies responding. John u. Sar-
sent, the landlord, and Mrs. William Hey
wood, the only persons in the hotel at the
time the fire broke out, escaped with diff
GUILTY