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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
Quips and Quirks.

For one Pegasus that kicks over the
traces hundred die of inanitlon.
There are 1893 milligrammes of sting IN
the properly constructed epgram
If is infection that gives charm to
speech, but the typewriter can talk very
canvincingiy without infection OF any
kind.
If I were lucky enough. said the lmpecu
NOUS One, to make money enough TO hve
in comfort the rest of my life [ would
have to cultivate an entire new supply OF
wants and desires. And how sad that
would make me!
1t takes a philosopher to console him
self with the thought that the thlng ne
wants today is of the kind that will give
him no JOY twenty years from now
, TO the averag e man this is no consolation
at all 1t is sad to think that with the
years comes lack of appreciation.-P1tt
burg Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

In the course of few years. unless
the President Of the time has the
courage to pass him by, Wood-an
army surgeon-wil become the head of
the army With him will be associat-
ed. as senior major-general, those
heroes of many a hard-fought inter-
view, Fred Grant and Funston.-New
York Post.
We imagine that these three men
whenever that time arrives will have
of the other men on the list. 1t will
be a sad day for this country when a
West Point diploma counts for more in
securing promotion in the army, than
successful leadership in actual war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The farmers day" exercises at
Hampton Beachsare to be graced by the
presence Of Secretary Wilson Of the
Department Of Agriculture. No man
who has ever occupied this great office
has done so much for the practical
agriculture of our country as Mr.. Will
son, and it is not surprising that
American farmers unite to do him
honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

In Captain Odom's navigating days he
never worked chronometer time. His
great skill was in lunar observations.
The moon, stars and the sun and dead
reckoning We're his dependence. Still
he sailed ships, ran blockades, and did
many mighty works on the ocean blue
in his day, SO it is said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
WATERFOWL Union and Brighton Live
Stock Market.

Reported for the kennebec Journal for
the week ending July p, 1907
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MAR
Ket.
Cattle. 1883; sheep and lambs. 1859;
horses, 556 calves, 24S2: swine, 2j2l3.
NUMBER FROM MAINE.
Cattle. 49,: sheep and lambs, -: calves.
go; horses, 50: swine, AL
PRICES OF MARKET BEEF.
A few choice, s7GOGl$7. so; extra. $G0Od$G50;
first quality. $5.0oG$3.50: second quality.
S4000i50; third quality, s.. 7oIt$350
PRICE OF STORE CATTLE.
Western Fat Swine, live 54 to &c.
Northern Dressed Hogs, 7m7lsc.; per ID.
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBS.
In lots S25O63.OO each; extra s3.25G5.O0,
or from Pc TO sc. per ID: lambs, 4A0
6Ac.; veal calves, 4M3; &c
ARRIVALS BY EASTERN STEAMERS.
Live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
EAST CORNViLLE.
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Curtis Grant died, Sunday norninS'
after a long and painful sickness. Ihe
funeral service was held at his late
home, Tuesday, at 100 P. M.
Mrs. Lane has been spending a rev
days with her cousin, Miss Mary Nye'
Farmers are not getting along as fast
with their haying as they would like TO-
owing to frequent showers and poor
hay weather. Grass is looking well al
the present time. 7P 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
New Manager of the Boston Traveller

New Manager Of the Boston Traveller.
The hearty good wishes of the news
paper men of New England will ac-
company Mr.. John H. Fahey to the
management of the Boston Traveller in
which he has recently secured a con-
trolling interest
Mr.. Fahey has been since 1895 the
New England manager of the AS
ISOLATED Press. His energy, uniform
courtesy, and his clear appreciation Of
news values, have won him a host of
warm friends among the newspaper
workers whom he has so efficiently
served.
Few men have ever come to the
management of a big city paper more
thoroughly equipped for the varied and
exacting duties of such position than
Is Mr.. Fahey Born and reared in
Manchester, N. H., he learned report
ing, typesetting and proof-reading on
the Mirror in that city. His long ex-
perience in gathering and editing news
matter, his untiring industry, his thor
ough knowledge of the New England
field, and his ability to inspire those
under him with something Of his own
enthusiasm, will all combine to ensure
success for the Traveller under Mr..
Fahey's management.
The newspaper workers of New Eng
his new enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
SOMERSET.
ST. AIBANS.

VIM. Griffith of I4ivermore, Is VISIT
ing at c. P. Coolidge's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Turner anu -.
Davis OF Birmingham, Ala, are ~.
ing friend and relatives in town. IT.
Turner believes in Old Home WeeA, 80
has lived far away from his 'ia'i'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
VEAL CALVES.

Market prices have not improved,
butchers not satisfied with the Boston
veal market, and they have no heart
to buy only to help the dealers out.
Some sold on commissioner. II. Fur
bush sold at 4-5-515c A. 2. Needham IS
calves 1875 lbs. at sac, N. Fl. Woodward
sent calves to N. E. Works.
e.. < LIVE POULTRY.
Live poultry &c higher, fowl 1S12c1
fa4c, broiiers 1b@16c, cocks S09c.
SALES OF LIVE STOCK.
Sales of no calves of 1875 Tbs. at SC.
2 mich cows $39@$40, 26 calves of 125
TBS. at SIC. 4 beef cows 1910 TBS. at SIC,
3 slim cows, 700 ft,s. at 215c, of COO
lbs. at 1sic, bull of 1000 lbs, at 314c, 2
COWS of 1900 lbs. at Sc, COWS of 1000
ths. at $3.t5. A. D. Kilby-1 springer
SOS sales of COWS of S2O@1000 TBS. at
2@21ac, 5 COWS of $50 TBS. at 81 down to
&c. 20 calves of ITO lbs. at Sic, 6 cattle
of 800 lbs. at 2@21ac, 2 stock bulls SAC
the pair. 4 cows 1000 TBS. at &c, s
COWS $50 Tbs. at $500.
BRIGHTON ON WEDNESDAY.
A moderate trade during the fore
noon. Beef = COWS sold slowly and
eighty favorable to the buyer. Sales
If ( cows of 9oo@1OOO lbs. at 3@31ac, ;
COWS of $50 lbs. at 3@31Ac, 8 of 500 TBS.
5 2h@2Xc, u calves of mixed quality al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
saiIv ksnr,sbes Journal
EsTABLlsuED 1925.

10 notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The JournSi cannot be hold respons
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Address al communications relating 70
subscriptions and advertisements TO
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pubilsners'
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
MAINE DROVERS.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.

Market &c lower on best grade of
sheep and 1ac higher on slim grades of
lambs, with best lambs at last weeks
rates. The demand not heavy Sup
ply largely Western. Sheep at $4,000
$3.50 per 100 lbs. Lambs at $4.309$6.S0
per 100 lbs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Bourke Cochran appears to have
stirred UP fair sized hornets nest in
merry old England. The militant spirit
is apparently too strong in the great
New York orator, to admit of temper
ate utterance-even when the pro-
prieties of the situation would call for
diplomacy rather than war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
DIR. E:nlnons'

y n,,redp of ann .ous women. There il positive
" - other remedy known to medical scierce
Sat will SO quickly and safely do the work,
Longest and most obstinate Irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. Successguar
antecd at any stage. No pain, danger, or utter.
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
cases where others have failed. The moss diGi
efcial results guaranteed in every instance. Nc
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we neyers see. Write for further particu.
lars anG free confidential advice. Do not put Oh
too long. Allletters truthfully answered. Rea
E,en,5er, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after i'll effect upon the health. Sentby mail
securely eealed, 500. Money letters should DC
a1OEt St. Boston. Aasa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

And now comes report of a scarcity
Of berry pickers in New Jersey. Labor
seems to be in demand everywhere.
Even the summer poet is not so much
in evidence as formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

It is about time for legislation
against the toy pistol, which appears
to be about the most deadly weapon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

SIC, IA cattle SOO@110 TBS. at 2@3lsc, 1
COW 1000 lbs. 2hc, IL slim hogs, s5.15,
being heavy shrinkers, cattle HOO Tbs.
at SIC, of 1000 lbs. at 31hc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

recently by the sickness of her father,
William Robertson.
HALLDkLE.
S. s. Emery and daughter of Lowell,
Mass, who are visiting here, went to
Rockland, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Roland returned
from Pittsfeld, last week.
Miss Ellie Thompson is reported sick.
| Mrs. Lizzie Sturtevant of Vineland,
| N. j., called on friends here, last week
Mrs. w. A. Hall and little son, LETT
| for their home in Belfast, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Even the hot weather does not pre-
vent Mr.. Bryan from snorting defiance
at Mr.. Cleveland at least once day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Safety Valve for Geronimo.

(BoSton Herald.)
Having joined the Methodist church,
old Apache Geronimo can sit in his
faVorite corner and put into his amen
all the force he once expended in a
war wh9S1spsl y. Il. 2gys<ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
Forham Branch,

In effect June % to Sept. IL.
Leave Popham Beach daily. except Sum
day, at a. NJ and 2 2. NJ
Leave Bath daily. except Sunday. al
A. M. and AS p. M calling at Phipps-S
burg, ilinckleys, Cox's Head and Bay
Point in both directions.
r. A. LEWIS, Agt., Boothbay Harbor. Me.
4. Fl: HANSCOM, G. p. &c r. A.
CALVIN AUSTIN, V. P. &c Gent Mgr.
Fosters Wharf, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

home eighteen years but has returned
every summer except two. 1t is a sad
home coming, this year, as his brother
Napoleon is very low with no hope Of
recovery.
Mrs Belle Griffin of West Somerville,
Mass, is in town.
E. J. Stones three children are visit
ing at Jesse stones.
l.. H. Goodwin, travelling salesman
for C. M. Conant & Co., Bangor, was at
home over Sunday.
A. p. Bigelow has had telephone put
Nto his home.
Mrs. Lizzie Keen and three children
of Sherbrook, Canada, are visiting at
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Whittier's.
PALMYRA.
John Parkman, who has been quite
sick for several days, with grip, is
somewhat better.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lenpher are hap
py over the advent of a boy in their
family.
| Cards have just been received an
nouncing the marriage of Miss Cora
B. Burns, of Bridgewater, and Ivan j.
Lenfest, of Bangor. The groom was
formerly of Palmyra, where he has
many friends who wish him and his
bride much happiness in their new
home, at 327 Essex ST, Bangor.
Mrs L. Fl. Tozier, who has been
speeding a few days at Mrs. j. p
Longley's, has returned to her home in
Fairfield.
Palmyra Grange observed Children's
night at its last meeting, July is. An
excellent entertainment was furnished
by the younger members, after which
refreshments were served.
HARMONY.
Some farmers began haying, last
week Others will begin as soon as the
weather is favorable. The hay crop will
be fully up to the average, owing to
the protracted rains lately, which have
caused the grass to thicken up and
grow rapidly.
The Grange, last Saturday was rep
resented by IA women and one man
and they had q good meeting, too. The
of a recitation by May Perkins; read
ing by Vesta Chadbourn; discussion o.
the question: Are Our Schools Grad
uating Book knowledge WorshippFrs
Instead of Practical Men and Women!
to be opened by Dr. Mclaughlin. w
s. Bemis. Nettie Bemis and Ida Ch&u
bourne. Music by the Grange choir.
Fred Tibbetts has nearly finished
new barn and is erecting 4 tWo-stof!
porch from the barn to the house.
EAST FAIRFIELD.
William r. Tracy returned fron
Madison Friday afternoon.
Miss Mildred L. Tracy recent,
visited in Skowhegan and Cornville.
The Good Will Assembly and Boys
Encampmcnt begins Thursday night.
Melvin Palmer attended the Milliken
Ton!irson merchants picnic, last week
There was no church nor Sunday
school at Good Will Farm, last Sunda.
on account of rainy weather.
EAST coRNvlLLE.
AS Mr.. Hubbard was fixing thu
machinery at Walton's Mill, one OF th'
saws struck against his hand cuttine
the little finger off close to the hant
and the third and middle fingers OF
half way. It is a very hard case.
Dan Togg of Waterville, was recently
at G. NJ. Fogg's.
Tramrs are scarce here, but ONT
came the other day. begging for some
thing to eat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,

!s|sSa g "a =
In Effect June IS, 1908.
Trains leave Augusta, as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-637 A. Nj, for Lewiston,
Rangeley, Rockland, Port
land, Boston, Quebec and Montreal; az
points cnly) express for BRUNSWICK, Lew
iston, Pennington, Phillips, Rangeley,
Rock1and, Portland and Boston. connect
Ing for Wits d M9nnf for p5rand a and
BOSTON, and $50 r. NJ, for brunswick,
Bath, Rockland, Lewiston, Portland, Bos-
ton, Montreal and Chicago; connects at !
Portland with through sleeper for New
York, leaving Portland, $50 T. NJ, except
Saturday,; arriving New YORK. 7o5 A M
5.55 PM, Sundays only, for Portland ana
Through sleeper for New York as above:
1910 z. M might Putnam. every night
for Lewiston, Bath, Rockland, Portland
and Boston; s2-35 A. M, Portland ana BoS-
GOING EAST-1245 A. M. might ex-
press), for Skowhegan. Bangor, Moose
head 1d LAKE CrBoq ana ST. ste
phen, st. Andrew, St. John. vi: Canadian
Pacific and Aroostook counties; $3.50 A.
H. Danger Ga a. and Bar harnor s@
fast, Bangor, Ellsworth. Bar Harbor:
and for Oakland, Belgrade. Winthrop and
way stations to Lewiston; 618 A. M, for
and Bangor; 1920, noon, for Bangor, Bar
Harbor, So. w. Harbor, Aroostook county,
Vanceboro, st. John and Halifax. Lewis
ton and way stations, via Waterville and
Winthrop; %2.35 P. M, express for Bucks
port and daily to Bangor and Bar Harpor:
800 P. NJ, for Wateryille Oakland, North
Arson, Bingham, Skowhegan, Belfast,
Dexter Dover and Foxcroft. Greenville.
Bangor, Old Town and Mattawamkeag:
7.26 P. NJ, for Waterville; 9.15 A. M. Sum
days only, for Waterville. Bangor and
Bar Harbor.
12.45 A. NJ. runs every night Sundays in
cluded, but not to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, nor on Sunday mornings to
| Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor, ex'
'Daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Sundays
AN AN. Pm. pM.p.M. 0 Ak
Ga sard Gasa w. sc 20 los 10 az 40 "a q s s
Augusta Augusta ar, SO 80 10 5s s sos i e
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Sundays
A psily PM p.M.p.m. only PIX
haioWsil, w. ~ ~ ao7 s sis s s is 2
Gardiner, 500 2.20 b.26 SIS 1872
points South and West may be had of E.
H. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of ex-
GEO. F. EVANS, FEE. BooTHBY.
". Pres. & Gen. Mag'r., G.. P. & T. A.
Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Peter, King Of Servia, is still alive,
but he isn't saying much about it. !, =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Dr.. J. D. Forrest, professor of socio-
logy and political sciences in Butler Col
lege, has just started for horsepach
vacation trip through the mountains OF
Kentucky. He will make a close study
of conditions and persons as he hndS
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
EoothbaY Division.

III ELSCt June 70. 1915.
Leave Bath at 5 50 A. NJ daily, except
Monday, for Christmas Cove and inter-
mediate landings, except Sawyer's Island,
Isle of Springs and Spruce Point; con-
land. Ocean Point Linewin, Mt Pleasant
and Murray Hill; for South Bristol (tide
permitting) and East Boothbay daily ex-
eept sunday and Monday. For Pemaquid
= Leave Bath at S,55 A. NJ. daily, except
Sunday. for Westport, Jc., Sawyer's Is
land, Isle Of Springs. Southport, Mouse
and Squirrel Islands, Boothbay. Heron
Island Christmas Cove, Pemaquid Beach
and Harbor; connecting at Mouse Isla,.d
for Capitol Island and Ocean Point
c. Leave Bath at 22o ?. NJ. daily, exert
calling at all landings except Capitol Is
land and Spruce Point.
Leave Boothbay at us A NJ daily, ex-
cept Sunday, for Bath and inter mediate
Leave Ocean Point at e.15 A.. M. for
Capitol Island. connecting at Mouse Is
land with steamer for Bath daily, ex-
Leave East Boothbay at 114o A. NJ.
daily, except Sunday and Monday, for
South Bristol Ctide .permitting), Christmas
Cove, Heron Island Boothbay and Bath.
calling at Squirrel and Mouse Islands,
Southport. Isle of Springs, Sawyer's is,
land and Westport Jc..
. Leave ,Seo Pemaquid Harbor at lis P. NJ
daily for Bath and Boston via Christmas
Cove. Heron Island, Squirrel and Mouse
Islands, Southport.NSIrive Islands NC
Mahan's, Riggsville and Westport juno
ton, via Boothbay at ESQ P. M. Sundays
Capitol Island daily except Monday.
Connecting steamsr leaves Murray Iiili
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at 80 p M via. Me Pleasant. Linexi,l
and Ocean Point, Connecting at Capitol
Island for Bath. On Mondays only. leav.s
Murray Hill at 1.5o P. NJ, calling at Mt.
Pleasant, linekin, Ocean Point, Squirrel
island and CO nit nj iGIpCl lelo ~f
Sawyer's Island. connecting at Westport
Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The man who proposed the Harrison
and Bryan ticket is still alive; but
wait until the next issue of the Com
moner comes out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
NOTICE

The taxes Of the City Of Augusta, vii
lage school District and Williams
Scnooi District for the year 1903 were
committed to me for collection on June
1, 1868. ~ '1A1e
BY vote of the City Council these taxes
are que and payable on August /, 1865,
from that date shall be charged on ali
1903. ASs'
No discount shall be allowed.
July Q, 1903. $500 S0s'
fr,ysdtssae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Names accident and fire lists are re-
ceiving far too many additions of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

oxford fruit growers report that their
anples are rusting to an unusual extent,
and the crop prospects are daily grow
ing more unfavorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The toothsome shad is said to have
nroved a Klondike for two Richmond
fishermen, this season. According 10
reports each cleared $1,000 form their
catches of this popular spring delicacy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

A Buckfield flower garden boasts a
buds and blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of E.
H. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
penSe.
GEO. F. EVANS, F. e. BOOTHBY,
v. Pres & Gen. Mag'r., g. P. & T. A.
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
EASTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
kennebeo Division.

Commencing, Monday June 90 1903,
steamer Della Collins will leave Augusta
at 1.30 P. NJ. Hallowell at 9. daily except
Sunday, connecting with main line steam
ers, leaving Gardiner at 335, Richmond at
T. Bath at s and Popham Beach at P. NJ.
for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf,
Boston, daily, except Sunday, at P. NJ
for landings on the river, connecting at
Gardiner with steamer for Hallowell ali.
Augusta.
ALLEN PARTRIDGE. Agt.. Augusta, Me.
c. A. COLE, Agt., Hallowell Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The weather this week has been a
decided set back for the haymakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The Lewiston Civic Improvement
League has persuaded that city to pro-
vide neat and convenient receptacles
for waste The example is one that
might we'll be followed by number OF
other Maine cities-on the kenneoec
and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

The summer resorts are approaching
high tide in the matter of visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23
|0lQNu8 Gossip
The Perfect Day.

Time enough for sorrow:
Grief is night:
Let us wreathe tomorrow
With the light.
Set the bells to ringing
On the way:
Even the dark Is singing
OF the day.
See. the light is streaming!
Storms are past:
Heaven brightly beaming:-.
Home at last:-Frank l.. Stanton
II is earnestly hoped by all that
Baths great industry will not suffer
loss through it's connection with the
combine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-23

A Prospect correspondent writes in
terestingly of the beliefs and super
stitions that prevailed in the days OF
long ago as to the influences of the
moon and tides. Some of the women OF
that day thought that the tide had
something to do with making soap
come" He remembers one old lady
who sent her son Peleg some three
miles down to the shore to see what
time of tide it was. so the soap she was
making would be sure to come"
Another strong believer in tides was
veteran sea captain, John Odom.
Captain Odom use to take boys to
board to learn navigation, and the cor
respondent was one of his pupils for
time. On one occasion the boys were
going to assist the captain in killing a
pig, and after the water was hot, the
captain looked in the almanac and
said they must wait little longer to
get the tide right SO that the pork
would not shrink so much in boiling.