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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
"Though the Centre Of the Earth"

The I:!onLells, Edward and Iibbic
present the new and revised edition Of
their spectacular comedy Through the
Centre of the Earth which will ap-
pear at the Opera House on Monday
evening Nov. 9. The company has been
enlarged for the present production and
new and beautiful scenery added. The
plot deals With the adventures Of
Reuben and Gussie and Professor Port
ley in search of the entrance to the
centre of the earth, whittier they vera
whom the Professor by his wonderful
rejuvenating fluid had brought back to
life. The second act shows the North
Pole. the forbidden passage TO the inner
world and echo hall. with Weirdly
beautiful scenic effects. After many
amusing situations they gain their en-
trance to the inner world and through
a succession of Imaginable inciden, s
Reuben is finally made king and rules
supreme. The third act is a combi-
nation Of lHiicrous absurdities shown =
ITO good advantage the talent of the IT.
imitable Blondells.
During the action of the play Mr..
Bl0ndell presents the following hign
class vaudeville stars. ClOrine electric
al Transformation dance, operate art
lists. Three Sisters DeFaye Clark $
Electric Ballet, Ward and Robinson
Atlantic Qiartette, and large chorus
of pretty girls gOrgeouslv costumed 20
to complete this laborate production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
Tuesday was an unlucky day in the

Tuesday was an unlucky day in the
press room Of the Vickery e. Hill pub
fishing house, as two of the employees
met with accidents of a more or less
serious nature, during the forenoon.
within Il half hour of one another The
most serious mishap befel Frank Farm
ham, who had his left hand caught
while working on the press. and the
index finger damned SO badly that it
was found necessary to amputate it
at the first joint. Within half an hour
of the time of Farnham's accident
Joseph Hallett cut quite bad cash in
the palm of his left hand by getting it
in contact with the paper cutter. Both
men returned to work after having
their injuries dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Peter FerOy is in trouble again. The
word again is used because it was
only last Saturday that Peter was
obliged to leave his happy home on
Laurel street on account of the city mar
shars finding lot of liquor secreted
under Peters bed, and now Peter is
up on the hill for four long weary
months on the same charge. When the
marshal visited Peter, last Saturday,
and took his little stock of care destroy
er. Peter did not care to be included
in the consignment that was headed 1or
the police station. so he vanished IN
stanter and until yesterday his Where-
abouts were very uncertain. 1t was
thought that he might have gone TO
Boston. as he did when caught once De-
fore. when Capt. Morse was marshal
but he had not. He had merely moved
in quiet way, to a room on upper ot"'e
street and securing a new supply oI
stimulants. had picked up the thread
of LIQUOR traffic where the police nau
broken it for him on Laurel street. But
the thread proved only a short eno' LOT
officer Fletcher dropped in ON PETER
Tuesday forenoon, and took him over
to see the new air compressor WORK at
City hall After Peters arrest. deputy
Hanks, thinking there might De some
thing at Peters room which neeoeo
looking after, went up. and wnen nc
came back he had with him a 4-gaiioi.
jug containing about three quarts VI
whiskey. Mr.. Feroy's downfail was
complete. and when brought into coul''
yesterday afternoon. he pleaded sullts
on both counts. He was given SIVV anu
costs on each-and in default OF pay
ment, was sent up for four months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Arthur Page received painful inju-
ries, Tuesday morning. at Gov. Hills
summer cottage. on the west shore of
Cobbosseecontee. by being caught by a
bank of earth, which caved in where Il
foundation is being dug for a boat
house. He was thrown against the
opposite bank of the excavation and
the lower part of his body badly
wrenched and bruised. He was taken
to his home on Florence street. where
his injuries were attended to. He will
probably be disabled for a week or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

w Il. Stebbins lost a wheel of his
automobile. last night. while turning
the corner from Winthrop into State
street. He was coming down Winthrop
at fair rate of speed, about five miles
an hour. and when he began to turn
into State. the rear axle snapped short.
releasing the off hind wheel. No other
damage was done to the machine. ex-
cept breaking the fender. Frank Rob-
erts was in the carriage with Mr. Steb-
bins. but neither was hurt. The acct
dent was due to flaw in the axle, and
Mr.. Stebbins says that there could
never have been more than two inches
of solid metal to withstand the strain
of use. This was rather a dangerous
defect. and might have caused bad
accident The machine is an Orient,
manufa ctured by the Waltham Manu-
featuring Co. of Waltham, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
Mrs. Henry Brillon, of No. Grosven.

Mrs. Henry Brillon, of No. Grosven.
ordale, Conn, says:
lowing to the great benefit which
have derived from the use of your
Blood Wine I feel it my duty to
make statement concerning it, which
you are at liberty to use as you see fit.
had been sick for about nine years
and was gradually growing weaker when
my attention was called to- your remedy.
Without much faith in its efficacy I
made trial of it, as had previously
done with other remedies. My trouble
was general debility, loss of strength
and wasting of body. About eighteen
months ago purchased my first bottle
of your Blood Wine and took it steady
thereafter. After taking three bottles
began to improve, and that improve
ment has continued down to the pres
ent day. During this time have
gained twenty-five (2s) pounds in weight,
and good health which 1 formerly en-
joyed has entirely been restored.
have hesitated somewhat about sub
scribing my name to a testimonial which
might be used for advertising purposes,
but my sense of duty to other sufferers
placed as was has overcome all scruples
in that direction, and you have my per-
mission to use this testimonial any way,
that is likely to benefit the public.'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodolph Dostie enter

Mr.. and Mrs. Rodolph Dostie enter
tanned party of friends at whist.
Monday evening. at their home on
Washington street, and a most pleas
ant evening was enjoyed. The first
prize for ladies' was won by Mrs. DR..
Gandreau, while T.. Dostie carried Off
the honors for the gentlemen. Mrs. A.
Casavant won the consolation prize for
ladies, and that for the gentlemen went
to Henry LeClair. 1t is said that this
prize has been won by Mr.. LeClair for
the third consecutive time this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

The Della Collins is carrying some
heavy freights. now. Yesterdays con-
signment was especially heavy. She
also brought about 30 barrels from Bo.-
ton for apple growers. The barrels cost
% cents apiece in Boston. and the
freight added makes them pretty DEAR
but fruit growers must have something
to ship their goods in. A number OF
growers are using boxes With very good
results. They buy the box material all
ready to put together and set it ny
themselves. The boxes hold a bushel,
usually. and for 4 number of reasons,
seem likely to rival if not supplant
barrels. They are heater. easier to OBJ
tain and more easily marked with any
advertisement the owner cares to put
or them. Then many families would
prefer to buy only a bushel at a time,
and the growers would be likely to real
ize more on their fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
"An Aristocrat."

one of the best performances of the
season. IAN Aristocrat," was given at
the Opera. house. last night. by Will
liam Bonelli and Miss Rose Stahl, sup
ported by an able cast of actors. The
play is a remarkably strong one. pic
turing the two extremes of English life.
and one somewhat difficult to present
in all it's standings. Mr.. Bonelli as Sir
Harry Romer and Miss Rose Stahl as
Hope Lovejoy carried the leading parts
admirably, while the rest of the cast
was excellent. particularly Little Wan
da and Mr.. Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
A Good Name.

From personal experience | testify that
DeWitt's Little Early Riscrs are uE-
eauallnd rs a liver pill. They are rightly
named because they give strength and
energy and do their work with casa--W
i. Easton. Bocrne. Tex. Thousands of
people are Using these tiny little pills in
preference 70 all others. because they are
SO pleasant and cffectua1. They cure
billiousness. torpid liver. jaundice. si. Il
headache. constipation. etc. They do not
purge and weaken. but cleanse and
strengthen. Sold by Bowditch, Webster
& Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

1t is the sterling range A. A. Soule
makes such wonderful claims for.
This is our claim, bakes barrel OF
flour into bigger and better loaves, with
less fuel and in less time than can be
done with any other range in the
world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Anyone who has used Utopia yarns
cannot but have noticed its softness.
elasticity, evenness OF thread, strength
ard durability, qualities all to be de-
sired in yarn. Lunt & Brann make a
speciality of this brand of yarns and
carry large stock of it in all kinds
colorS and shades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Mr.. Cowan. teacher of science in
Cony High school. took his class III
geology out to the quarry of G. T..
Tayntor & Co, yesterday. The party
reports an excellent and profita BILE
time. Through the kindness of Supt.
Carrick many interesting geological
features We're observed. Among these
was noted evidence of glacial action.
The scratches upon the ledge are some
of the best in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
A Remarkable Case,

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold. deep-scated on the lungs, causin..
Fenncr. Marion. Ind, who was entirely
cured by the Use OF One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: The coughing aid
straiEing so weakened me that ran down
number of remedies to no avail, until |
uset! One Minute Cough Cure -Four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured me
entirely of the cough. strengthened my
weight, health and strength" Sold BY
Howdtch. Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Company NJ has had piano installed
in the armory for the winter. 1t is also
intended to put in number of tables
and supply of reading. all of which
will contribute to the attractiveness of
the army and make it a pleasant place
for the members to spend their leisure
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

Fiheld Bros, the enterprising machin-
lists, are in addition to their regular
business. agents for the celebrated
abenaque gasoline engine and the
westinghouse motors. Telephone con-
nec:iOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

The fire whistle has been installed at
Clty hall, and an alarm will be sent in
at o'clock this morning, as a test.
from box 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

= The State Street Free Baptist Society
Will hold sociable. Thursday evening.
at the residence of Mrs. e. r. Smith,
No. % Gannett street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04
Was Gradually Growing Weaker.

If all the people only knew as Mr..
Henry and Mrs. Brillon know the value
of "Blood Wine" there would be much
less sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-04

LOCAL MATTERS.

Inc only occupant of the police sta
ton. Monday night, was one lodger.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
Will be Tried Thursday.

J. N. Bugbee entered plea of not
guilty in Judge McDonald's court last
evening to the charge of assault and
battery He gave bond for his ap-
pearance for trial next Thursday.
Bubgee seems to be up against it,
for under the ordinance creating his
office, that of engineman, his duties
are simply to do the janitor work at
the city hall and keep the fire appa
ratus in shape. He is vested with no
p olice powers, having never been ap-
pointed IS special officer, and has no
more right to carry gun than any
other citizen. His arrest ought to
have the effect of curbing his too ar
dent ambitions.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26

be placed in safer hands and he want
ed to do it himself The mayor, city
attorney and council then proceeded
to diligent search of the records and
ordinances. They found that the rec.
ords showed that Mr.. Bugbee had
been elected to- the office of engine
man, the duties of which officer, as
defined by the ordinance, are to wipe
down the hose cart and sweep out.
However, by vote Of the council, Mr.
Bugbee was instructed to provide
meals for the prisoners, and the or.
dinance committee WAS Instructed to
draft an ordinance defining the duties
and fixing the salary of the jailer.
On motion the council voted to pur-
chase 100 meters at a price not to ex-
oeed 50. 40 each. The motion was op-
posed by Columbia.
oupoiiheenueh' oteeH Ieporteu thai
the water was gradually lowering in
the RESERVOIRS.
City Attorney Wilkes rendered a
formal opinion on the legality of the
salaries ordinance passed by the last
council. Much to the disappointment
of some Of the officials. the attorney
held the ordinance valid and that il
would stand the test of the courts.
The clerk gave notice that the in
terest on the water bonds was due ant
she was instructed to draw warran
for the amount. Council adjourned
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
DRANK BUTTERMILK.
Then Spent the Night in Violent
Pain.

The family of @. A. Morrison had
an experience last night which they
will not care to repeat in the near
future Last evening they purchased
a supply of buttermilk OF which Mr..
and Mrs. Morrison and three of the
children drank considerable quantity
Soon after retiring for the night the
five were seized with pains and they
became violently ill. The family
physician was called but it was not
until morning that all had recovered.
1t is thought that the milk had be-
come infected by corrosion of the tin
receptacle in which it was kept.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEATH
Mrs. Austin Severely Burned
by Gasoline.
Clothing Burned, but Presence of
Mind and Timely Arrival of
Nelghbors Saves Her Life
Small Property Loss

That Mrs. S. B. Austin was not
burned 10 death this morning is only
due to her rare presence of mind and
the timely assistance of neighbors
Mrs. Austin had just filled the tank
of her gasoline stove so that it would
be ready for use at noon. and was
STOPPING down to wipe up some oil
that had spilled on the floor. when
there was flash and the room was in
flames. In her effort to put out the
fire her clothing was ignited. Rsaliz-
ing her peril, she rushed out the back
door and rolled over and over on the
grass. crying for help. Neighbors
quickly arrived on the scene and
smothered the flames, but not before
the lady's hands and face were pain
fully burned. None of the burns are
serious, however Tho face is not
biistered but her left hand received
quite severe burn. A physician was
quickly called and relief from the
pain soon followed Meanwhile
neighbors succeeded in putting out the
fire in the house before the arrival of
the fire department. The property
loss is estimated to be about $50 and is
covered by insurance
The gasoline stove had not been
lighted since yesterday and it is sup
posed that the vapor from the gasoline
ignited from the range in which there
was fire at the time.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
Bowling Notes.

Ladies day has been changed from
2 to p. m. Thursdays instead of 8 to
. on account OF the small attendance
in the mornings. However, ladies
will have the preference all day.
Miss Ethel McLain and Mr.. @. A.
Moore won the prize tickets for high
score last week G. R Nolan starts
this week with the high score of 1856.
The teachers and BARRIERS We're to
have match game last night, but
the teachers were unable to come up
ON account of the reception at the
school house.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
CITY COUNCIL.
Decided to Buy Meters and Let
Bugbee Buy Meals.

The regular semi monthly meeting
of the city council was held last night
with all the members present save
Alderman Wilson who is in California.
Request was received, with petition
of surrounding property owners, for
the repairing of the frame house Of l..
J. Neff in the Homestead Park addi-
tion. Request granted.
A communication was received from
Waldo and Dawson, attorneys for the
American Bridge company, giving
notice that all claims of Thomas Rob-
inson against the city on account of
the Second street bridge, had been as
signed to the American Bridge COM
pauy.
Alderman Columbia said the bridge
was not completed according to con-
tract and he thought balance due Mr..
cost of completion. No action taken.
Alderman Columbia of the S. B.
and A. committee reported that the
United Oil company had agreed to
furnish water for the West End park.
Chairman Blunt of the water com
mittee reported on the prices Of differ
ent makes of water meters He also
reported on the matter of basis for
meter rates, recommending tina. a
minimum charge be established. AL
derman Beyerstock brought in mi
nority report recommending fiat
rate, no matter how much or how
little water a consumer might use.
He recommended 40 cents to be the
price per thousand.
Superintendent Steen reported that
he had read thirty five meters which
showed that the average price paid for
water under the present plan was 3s
cents.
Alderman Columbia said lie had
been requested by Mr.. Bugbee to bring
up the matter as to whose duty 1t was
to contract for meals for the pris-
owners. The city marshal has always
done this but Mr.. Bugbee seemed to
feel that so important a matter shonld
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
THIS IS AS
OTHERS SEE US
Boost for Florence Fields by
An Outsider.
Says the East is Awakening to the
Wonderful Opportunities Afforded
for Investment by Florence
Oil Filds.

A special representative of the Min
ing News of Colorado Springs visited
this city last week. and as result
of his observations the following ap-
peared in the current number of that
journal:
Every day brings additional proof
that wealthy eastern investors are at
last beginning to realize the wonder.
full opportunities for safe and profit
district. and every week visitors are
escorted over the district and its re-
sources demonstrated.
During the past week Mr.. Will
j, Mathews, the western representa-.
tive of the Sears Investment company
of Colorado Springs and Boston, visit
ed the district at the head of party
of eastern people who came west for
the sole purpose of Investigating the
resources of the Florence oil district,
and ascertaining the truth of the state
ments made with regard thereto.
Engineer E. W. Case of Colorado
Springs. Mr.. George LeBrue and Miss
Fl. Barrett, of Boston, were in the
party. Carriages were secured and
the wells in the northern portion of
the district were visited on Friday,
while the following day was spent in
the southern portion of the district
The closing of the Fremont hotel made
it necessary for the party to make
their headquarters in Pueblo, but this
did not prevent "A thorough and com -y
plete investigation. After explaining
the formation of the district, the out
put and its cash value. etc., Mr..
Mathews urged the members of the
party to verify his statements by
questioning the employees at the wells
and Others who were actively engaged
in the business. The suggestion
was accepted and at the next we'll
where a stop was made the engineer
in charge was subjected to rapid fire
did not escape Every member of the
party expressed themselves as delight
ed with the results of their investiga-
ton. The Salt Creek basin proved
especially interesting and the party
brought back with them about 200
pounds of fossils and other curios,
some of which are very valuable from
geological point of view. The Saers
Investment company. which is push
ing the Success Oil company, expects
to have plant of machinery on the
ground early in June, when active op.
erations will be commenced at once
There is no doubt but that the oil is
there in liberal quantities and is only
waiting development. Professor
Arthur Lakes, Engineer L. W Case
and others familiar with the geologi-
cal formation of the district, have all
expressed the same opinion, and with
such excellent authorities to back them
it is strange that capitalists have not
long ago taken advantage of the op
portunities to be found here.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26

Sells the choicest resi-
ence lots in the city -
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26
Notice.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs you are
requested to meet at odd Fellows hall
Sunday evening May 81, at Z 80 p. M.
to attend Memorial services at the NJ
E. church. Be at the hall promptly
as we will march to the church in a
body at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers
and sisters welcome.
r. O. THOMPSON, Scc'y.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26

Dedication of G.. A. r. assembly
hall at Monte Vista, May 30, 1903, one
fare for round trip. Selling dates
May 80 and 30. Final return limit
June list.
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26

II. II. Preston is agent for the Sing
er sewing machines and supplies.
Office with Munson, l2l West Main
If
The daily tribune., 1903-05-26

DIR. Watson has moved his Office
over Gibbs Jewelry store, with Dr.
Rambo. TT
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-19
Monroe County Teachers.

The first County Association
of the Monroe County Teachers
will convene this morning at
Paris for a three days session.
Every teacher should attend.
1t will do the teachers good and
will aid in doing. better schot l
work. An excellent program
has been arranged. but the sue
cess and profit of the meeting
depends upon the number of the
teachers who attend and the
enthusiasm they manifest at
the meeting. Every county
should have County School Su-
pervision and the DEMOCRAT will
have more to say on this sub
ject in the future,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-19
SharpSburg.

Protracted meeting began at
Sharpsbnrg church Sunday
night. Everybody is invited to
attend.
Miss May Jackson ana broth,
er, jim, attended party Sat
urday night near Hassard.
Sunday night while going to
church, some young people had
a very narrow escape. BY JAS.
Burditt's place there is bridge
out, And they came near driy-
ing into the ditch. Fortunate
ly there were some people there
aud prevented them from cross
ing,
W. z. Young and Wm. Prem
tlce OF Monroe city are making
some mprovements on the road
between Cooper Willie an d
SharpsUurg.
VIM, Mcleod and wife, of
Monroe City, visited Joe Sandi-
fer and family Sunday.
Quite d number of the young
people attended the dance We'd
nesday night near Ely.
James Burditt visited his son,
Dave Bu.dllt, near Warren, last
week.
Tom Pinkston. of Knox Coun.
ty; is visiting in Sharpsburg.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-19
Saline Township

Saline Township over IN the
Little Kingdom is doing the
proper caper. She has grown
weary of everldstingIy repair
ing wooden bridges and cul-
verts.
Will Ii. Elliott informs US that
two good stone bridges have
been put in near his place and
that further on, another one is
TO be built. The county puts up
$50 for each one of them and
tue progressive farmers do the
balance.
We hope the days of stone
bridges and culverts are here
for Keeps, because it is true
economy and saves lots ola cus-
Sim >.''''