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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

are numerous signs Of good condition
that are encouraging. About the only
man who is temporary cripple is
Coach Harris, who has a bad knee as
the result of mixing up in the scrim-
images. Some of the other men have
bad colds, but the general condition
seems good. While the practice is not
secret, strangers are not exactly well
come at the heels of the squad. There
were two on the field, yesterday after
noon, who were kept as far from the
men as courtesy would allow.
The squad was pretty we'll mixed up
as to Varsity and Scrub, so that two
well-matched teams We're secured,
These were given some good stiff work
in addition to the light practice and
running. There was considerable rag
ged work, especially fumbling that
would not look we'll in a regular game.
But the work was strenuous and when
the men had taken their run on the
track they were about ready to go in
without trying to kick many goals from
the middle of the field.
A hard game is expected, Saturday,
and every preparation is being made
for it. Bowdoin is expected to play
football from start to finish and to put
up one of the best fights of the season.
Nothing definite has been done as yet
toward arranging a second game with
Maine, but there is still pretty strong
desire here to have one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

he remarked. Either the women are
afraid Of the gossip of their neighbors
or are trying to hide their weaknesses
from their family, and ask us IL we
can't make it look little different
That is our cue to depart from tradition
and use the dry goods wrap
"You may not have noticed 1t. but
almost every trade has it's own mode Of
WIRE piping parcels. We wrap straight
around. but a druggist would fold the
sides together and make a neat ridge
where the extra paper was taken up.
Moreover, he would scorn to use more
than a single thickness of cord In either
direction. The grocer, on the other
hand, uses cheaper grade of Irvine
and has to wrap it around three or four
times to make it hold fast. The dry
goods wrap is diagonally across the
sheet, with the ends tucked in SO that
a cord twice around the middle will
hold down the only free flap.
Then again, grocer tries to make
his packages square, while the dry
goods clerk inclines to the oblong,
except in the bulky goods, where he
adopts the rounded form. I don't sup
pose that one in 10 notices the differ
-ence in the wraps, but just watch your
snext few packages"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
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"Near" Driftwpod Fires.

Driftwood fires aresa luxury that on
iy may be INDUCED inseither by the rich
VINO buy 1t or the poor who pick it up.
But since driftwood Ores made from the
timbers of old wrecks are "smart" just
at present considerable industry is
carried on along the New England
coast in gathering up fragments of
wrecked vessels that come ashore there
ana selling the wood to wealthy cot
tagers, while one New Bedford Arm
seeks patronage in New York by adver-
Using driftwood for sale.
Driftwood is not always easy to get
however. and since fires made of wreck
age are the --latest thing" some SCI
entlsts, working in the spirit of this al
most-silk and nearly food age. has pro-
duced a powder which, on being thrown
on the ordinary log fire will produce all
tne brilliancy of blue and green and
yellow flames that is the whole charm
OF fire built of wreckage. Any cot
lager who ever tried to buy an old
wreck, particularly on the New Eng
,ahd coast, will probably prefer to get
ms driftwood fire out of one Of the tins
this powder comes in rather thnn try
70 convince an old skipper that his
wreck is not only an eyesore but a lit
tie gold mine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
A Fortunate Escape.

James Getchell had a remarkably
fortunate escape from serious if not
fatal injury. Wednesday afternoon. He
was engaged in painting the rear end
of the roof of the Hathaway shirt fac
tory about under an electric light wire
that hung low enough to interfere with
him. Without thinking of the danger
he grasped the wire to move it out of
his way and received a shock that
knocked him fairly off the roof. He fell
about 20 feet, striking wooden avn
ing and just clearing the steps, but
landed only slightly injured. He was
able to return to the roof and finish his
days work, although one leg was con-
siderably bruised and his hand where
he grasped the wire pretty badly
burned. He will probably be lame and
sore for a few days, but no serious re-
suits are anticipated. The distance
and the manner in which the fall was
taken We're enough to prove fatal nine
times out of 10, probably, but it must
have been Mr. Getchells lucky day.
1t is supposed that the insulation was
worn off the wire so that standing on
the tin roof Mr.. Getchell got the full
benefit of the current.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
DOSTIE STILL LIVES,
Strange Record of a Bullet Wound in
the Brain,

1t was just a year, yesterday, since
Edward Dostie shot himself and, az it
is charged, his wife. Her wounds did
not prove serious and she had a rapid
recovery, but he has been lying in a
practically helpless condition since the
morning after the shooting. AS will
doubtless be remembered the bullet en-
tered almost exactly in the top of his
head, causing what was then promptly
called a fatal wound by the attending
physicians. But he revived little the
next day, although partially paralyzed
There has been no very material
change in his condition during the year
and there now seems to be no reason
for believing that he may not live an
other year.
His general health Is good and he has
gained flesh. He is not able to leave
his bed but is able to move about
little and to talk. The bullet still re-
mains in his head somewhere but the
wound causes him no trouble. His left
side is paralyzed but he can move the
arm a little. He is able to eat what
ever he pleases and his diet is no diff
ferent from that of the ordinary
healthy person.
His case is certainly the strangest
that ever came to the notice of local
physicians and probably one OF the
strangest on record. That man should
fire bullet straight into the top or MS
head and imbed it in the brain where
it is not possible to find it and then ilve
a year and enjoy fairly good health
seems hardly possible, yet this Is the
case of Edward Dostie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
ON THE FRONTIER,
Waterville Printer Recalls Incidents Of
Early Western Days.

A local printer, who has followed his
trade through many states and has
seen the inside of printing offices of all
kinds and sizes, tells many interesting
"reminiscences and among them is the
following: In the days when the
Western frontier was much nearer the
Mississippi river than it is now. fell to
his lot to be working as foreman in the
office of small daily paper in a town
that supported two, and he watched
the keen rivalry between them with n
great deal of interest
The frontier was even then working
away from the town, leaving it where
about half it's citizens We're in favor of
law and order and the other half in do
ing as they pleased. The contests he
tween the two sides thus balanced wer.
naturally pretty warm and each So
cured the support of one of the naners
The fight centered about a chean tbea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

But last fall Mr.. Chase found himself
very much run down in health. When
his friends asked what was the matter,
he said, can't sleep and can't eat ="
Well, when a man can't sleep or eat it's
serious. Mr.. Chase grew worse till
his health was very much broken.
Finally someone advised him to take
DR.. Greene's Nervura, the worlds great
est nerve tonic. He took it and was
cured. Now he recommends it all along
the line. Mr.. Chase says:
"Last fall got very much run down in health
and my nerves went back on me entirely.
could not eat or sleep or attend to my business,
that of travelling salesman.
latter trying my family doctor for awhile
with very little faith in results, started in with
DIR. Greenes Nervura and very much to my sur
prise at once began to feel better, could sleep
and eat, and again enjoy life. After taking six
or seven bottles of DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy, considered myself cured"
Druggists everywhere recommend and
sell DR.. Greene's Nervura. DR.. Greene's
advice is free Write to "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Laforest Allen, who acted as right
fielder on the Fairfield baseball team
the past season, has been presented
with a handsome gold watch by the
supporters of the nine here. The gift
was prompted by the fact that Mr..
Allen has been recently married, and
also because he is great favorite with
the boys, on account of the good work
which he has done the past season. On
the back of the watch Mr.. Aliens init
ials are very handsomely engraved,
while on the inside of the case, is the
inscription, ITO Baggy, from the Root
ers." +. III. Neal, one of the managers
OF the team. presented the watch to
Mr. Allen, who was taken very much
by surprise. The gift will be one which
lie will always cherish very highly on
account of the good will which
prompted it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

]. W. Bassett of Winslow. ]. A. Spear
Of West Gardiner, and H. H. Adams of
Belgrade, county commissioners, presided
at a hearing held at the superior court
room in the City building. yesterday. on
the claims for land damages along the
line of the Waterville & Oakland Elec-
trio Road. The claimants were L. Je-
rome Wilson. Chandler B. Wheeler. c..
F. Gleason, E. E. Parker. r. H. Union
and George Dingley, and they were rep
resented by Hon. Warren c. Philbrook.
The railroad was represented by c. l..
Andrews of the firm of Heath, Andrews
& Dutton Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

A large number enjoyed the hospital
ity Of the Lincoln Club. Tuesday night.
and had the pleasure Of hearing as
complete returns as it was possible to
get from all the elections held on that
day. Everyone was welcome and it was
the only place in the city where the
returns were given publicly. President
Lowe and other officers of the club
were present to look out for the guests
and the monograph and games served
to while away the time while waiting
Tor the reports to come in. AS fast as
feceived these were posted on bulle-
TIN board arranged for the purpose, SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
Time for Mothers to Rest.

Now that the schools have begun and
the children are back to their studies it
is time for the mothers to rest little.
Most of them find the summer months,
when people are generally taking va
cations and getting a bit of change and
relaxation, the hardest and busiest time
of the year. The children are at home,
there are often guests from the city,
there is more noise and disorder N the
household, and more calls are made on
her attention, time and domestic gener-,
alship.
OF course there is always plenty to
do. Many matters have been crowded
out of accomplishment during the sum-
mer and mothers inclination is to
take advantage of the1 first lull in
events to -catch up.sswitH Her work
But this is not wise or kind. Rest first,
and then withsrenewed vigor and cour-
age and tranquil nerves. the race will
be easier. ~
The families for whom we are glad to
work and plan because they are so dear
to us, find happiness and profit, no
doubt, in clean. well ordered homes,
tempting food and neat and fitting at
tire; but above and beyond all these
they need and enjoy their mothers.
Home isn't much of place after moths
err dies. -
Take time to rest now Whileythe;
children are at school in the afterno6ni
give yourself the luxury of a quiet hour
on comfortable couch in cool, dRrRl
room or go out under the trees with an
enjoyable book, a magazine, ,orsth last
issue OF the Farmer. 1t is the frstaim-
portance. and it is the greatest unsel-y
nshness to your families.sto take good
care of mother. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Alexander Baker and John Kinds
who were arrested in a state of intOxi-
cation by officer Clifford, Tuesday even
ing. were brought before Judge Bach
eller. Yesterday morning. A bottle Of
stomach bitters and another OF bee1
wine and iron, were found on their per-
sons when taken. Baker was up in mu-
nicipal court, Tuesday afternoon, for a
similar offense, and got off easy for 81
and costs. He could hardly stand pros
perity. however, and went at it again
This time, both he and Kinds pleaded
guilty and got 60 days and 80 days. re-
spectively. in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
Taking II Home in DISGUISE

With eager eyes the woman watched
the clerk do up the pint flask Of gin
The corners were nicely turned and III
package was in the most approvad
fashion, but it did not suit her. She
whispered to the clerk, who smiled and
good naturally reached for a second
sheet of paper. This time he Changed
his mode and the package he handed
out might have been a couple OF vards
q cloth, 50 far as appearances told.
She paid down the money and hurried
from the store. The clerk turned with
laugh. A.
I'VE get dozens of those every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The second annual fair of the Cas-
cade Grange of Oakland, will be held
on the evenings Of Nov. 10. II and IL.
On the opening night the drama Our
Jim" will be presented and my Broth
er's Keeper" on the second night. The
third night will be devoted to a con-
cert and ball which will be held in the
w. & o. pavilion. for which Halls or
chestra will furnish music. Suppers
will be served on the first two evenings.
Half fare has been secured on the w.
4 .. Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Forty years ago today" said the ge
NAL baggagemaster. Sumner Ward, at the
Maine Central station, to a Journal re-
porter, yesterday, was my first day al
railroading There were two or thret
inches of snow and the thermometer was
down to zero, and 1 made up my mind
if that freight train ever got back tC
Skowhegan ! would stay there; but kept
on" For 16 years Mr.. Ward has had
charge of the baggage department in this
city, but he can put more speed into a
balky trunk. today than many younger
man. Forty years is a record of which
any railroad man would be proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
An Expert Druggists Opinion.

mr. Milton c. Brigham, a prominent
urusg1st OF Natick, Mass, states, after
having used U-RI-CENE, the new Rheu-
hatism Cure: Without exaggeration
consider U-ri-cene far superior to any
rheumatic Remedy. imported or domestic.
ior neutralizing Uric Acid. I am con-
benefit"
U-RI-CENE Tablets ,.r. ,,,a-.rteea
enective or your money refunSSd Nor
s -, az leading drug stores everywhere, or
~ mall postpaid upon receipt Of price b0c.
~ TIE z. WOODBURY. CHEMICAL. CO..
An nor sale by Bowditch. Webster Z @.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The fact is brought out in connection
M, mi,h me resignation of Joseph Chamber
h, mat, although Cabinet RESERVATIONS
t have not been altogether rare in the his
indeed that minister has fipure,, in two
iiteis aig Indeed among modern pol
rtnG,ians the distinction of having twice
ana 1s nee belongs only to Mr.. Chamberlain
o., periain's first resignation occurred when
nc ieit Mr. Gladstone's Cabinet on the
nccasio of home rule in 1884 The two
e;o,,sn on which Lord Carnarvon re-
C fset and In 1878. when he left DIsraelrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

George Warren of Fairfield Center,
who attends school here, had his elbow
dislocated while playing at school. Drs.
Rand and Robinson reduced the frac-
ture, and the arm will no doubt be all
right in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
HOW TO ENJOY LIFE!
Veteran Travelling Mans
Tale of the Road.
Lost Sleep and Business But
Learned q Lesson.

Mr.. L. w. Chase, who lives at II
Central st., Boston when he's homel,
is typical travelling salesman keen,
alert, ready to talk business or fun.
He has large circle of friends, among
whom he is deservedly popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Marshal Plaisted was in Portland,
yesterday, to again take into custody
Charles Brown, who was arrested here
in connection with the Gilman block
case,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Fifteen were present at the dinner Of
the Colby Club at the Elmwood. last
evening. This was one Of the informal
affairs arranged by the club to bring
the Colby men in the city together in a
social way regularly. Others will doubt
less be held at regular intervals during
the winter as they are steadily in
creasing in popularity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

An item in Wednesday mornings
Journal under Skowhegan correspond
ence and in regard to the death Of MRS.
Emma r. Wood" should be corrected to
read Mrs Emma T. Ward, wife of
Walter n. Ward, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Miss Elsie Bickford, formerly en-
ployed at the Postal Telegraph office
at Waterville, has secured position
in the local Office at Skowhegan and
will leave for her new duties this week.
Miss Bickford's many friends here wish
her much success in her new field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The water in the Kennebec is now
about as low as it is usually seen at
this time of year. The mills are being
bothered a good deal and some shut
downs may be necessary unless there is
a good rain before long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

DR.. F. ]. Robinson left, Tuesday af-
ternoon, for New York, where he went
to take a patient to be treated for q
spinal trouble and also trouble with
the ewes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

There will be a special meeting of the
municipal officers. next Tuesday even
ing. to take action on the petition of the
Waterville & Fairfield Road, which was
tabled at the regular meeting, Tuesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Great preparations are being made
for cheering and singing new songs at
the Colby-Bowdoin game. 1t is ex-
pected that Bowdoin will send a special
train load of rooters up for the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The weather is now very favorable
for what building is in progress in the
city. The carpenters are putting the
roof on the north section of the new
freight building and will soon have
that part all closed in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Harry L. Williams of Hartland, the
well-known horser1an, is planning to
become resident of Waterville. hav-
ing purchased the Fogg house on Pleas
ant place.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

About $40 was cleared as a result
of the Rummage sale conducted by the
ladies of the Universalist circle last
week. The money will be put to good
use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The regular drill of Co. H is post
poned for Thursday night. the COM
pany giving up its claim on the
armOry for that night, to enable the
Catholic fair to have the use of the hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
Mrs. Jennie M. Kinq.

Mrs. Jennie NJ. King, the wife of
William w. King, died at her home on
Oak street of consumption. Wednesday,
at the age of %. The funeral will be
held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

A regimental ball will be held at the
Armory. Dec. 81. by the Sd Regiment,
Uniformed Rank, X. of P. The music
will be furnished by the Regimental
Band of Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mrs. A. w. Knight of Poland, who
has been visiting her mother Mrs ].
H. Gibson, returned to her home in
Poland, Tuesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Rev. c. W. Bradlee, pastor Of the
Pleasant Street Methodist church, de-
, livered a lecture before the students Of
Kent's Hill, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Rev. c. A. Southland, presiding elder,
will preach at the Methodist church
this evening. Rev. A. E. Luce of Clin-
ton, preached, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The hackmen of the city are planning
to hold their second annual ball some
time, this month. but have not selected
the date, as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

A special train will be run down from
Skowhegan, tonight, for those who wish
to attend the Catholic fair which is in
progress here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

L. L. Walton of Skowhegan, was In
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mrs. c. w. Bradlee, who has been
spending a week with friends in Port
land and Biddeford, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
Colby's Football Squad.

The Colby football squad is gettins
some pretty rugged work under the
direction of the coaches, these days.
but the men seem to thrive on II. Ihere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Moody of North
Vassalboro, who have been in town
for few days visit to relatives, have
returned to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Vose are visiting
their daughter. Mrs. Nina Vose Greeley,
at Pennington, N H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Miss Grace Burrill. who has beer
spending a few days in the city with
friends, returned to Poland Springs
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Miss Lizzie Woodman, who has been
stopping in town for several months,
has gone to Gorham, where she will
spend the winter with friends.