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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
why lie pidn't Marry.

Phil May, the English artist, whose
death occurred recently, worked In his
youth ON the bulletin, Of Sydney, Aus.
tralla. Occasionally the young man
would be assigned by the Bulletin peo-
pie TO the police courts and from these
assignments he would bring back
sketches, now humorous and now pa
.thctlc. that were admirable.
One OF the best OF the Bulletin
sketches hangs IN the library OF 10.
seph Chamberlain lt portrays a thin.
,hang.dog man in the prisoners bar,
talking to a very mild and sympathetic
looking judge. Mr.. Mays story of tho
sketch Is that the prisoner had been
dragged before the judge every fow
months for number OF years.
"Your face Is familiar here" the lat
ter now said.
ut Is. your honor-worse luck re-
turned the prisoner.
"Are you married yotr
"Not yet. sir"
mot yet. chr How long IL II now
hhat you have been engagodT
"seven years. your honor"
$50 long as thnt7 why IN the world
haven't you got married In all that
itimey
'Because. your honor" the prisoner
"Ann and haven't man
aged to be both out OF Jail at the same
time. "--Boston Post.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Certainly OF them all tennis Ia the
most universal; small boys, girls. WON.
en-. men Of three generations play II.
md the crack has not very much more
enjoyment out OF Il than the duffer
so long rs player feels within him
possibilities OF growth he enjoys the
game. ana even when these fail. even
when he realizes that he Is slipping
backward. he cllngs ON. llghtheartedly
contesting every Inch OF the decline
with some one OF his contemporaries.
III cannot keep pace with the ad.
vancing battalion. l shall not head
those who are in retreat" cries your
optlmist; and so-becausc tennis play
ers are generally optlmlsts-you VIII
see ON any warm summer day veterans
urging their old limbs upon the grassy
courts. crouchlng In their play with
racket held stiilly. trotting with little,
timorous steps, poking at the ball with
the gesture OF uncertain vision; and
you watch them awhile ana think per
haps IN the pride Of your youth. "rhere
can't be much fun In that" And then.
while you are looking ON. they begin
10 wrangle about some point; they are
suspicious as TO whether or not that
bah actually ala strike the lin, 0nd
such verbal vitality aE those four old
men win then display, conwegatng at
the net. wagglng their heads and fin.
ally examining the ball itself for traces
OF whltewashl You do not doubt any
longer that their tennis IA something OF
extreme moment 20 them aud you
wonder n with your own occasional
slipshod Indifference 20 your rights ON
doubtful points you do not show an un'
worthy slight regard for noble game.
Arthur stanwood Pier, In The At
llantic.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
Proper Dance Froeks.

Very finely accordion.plalted frocks
are dc rigueur for dances; and the
hchu and wide berthe OF lace and In.
deed OF ribbon. are both popular A
delightful vieux rose crystalline frock
for a young girl had both bodice and
skirt finely plated. Round the hem
we're medallions OF cream Brussels
applique, outlined with black velvet
leaves. The accordion.plalted bodies
was inserted with struggling applique
leaves on the lace and a deep berthe
OF the same fell over the shoulders
Tho arm was bare at the top. while
the'full sleeve was put ON Just above
the elbow and held In place by black
velvet leaves, which looked particb.
larry well on the white arm.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

All reception frocks will DO cu,
very full. lying on the ground ali
round and showing any amount Of
stltchery. The intrIcacies OF dress
making are greater than over and
despite the attempt at apparent sim.
pliclty. the enormous amount Of do
tail in overy frock worthy Of note IL
such that only experts can undertake
Il with any hope OF success. The
woman who can afford two or three
superior frocks has a good invest
mont, because there Is so much work
in them and the materials are 80
sumptuous that they really ought to
last a longer time than usual. Fash.
ions OF the hour are costly. and Il IL
useless to pretend they are not
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

bio, and we suggest a pretty idea for
table mats. Cut round or oblong
piece OF linen the si1e desired and en-.
broider with sprays OF flowers or a
conventional design, then cut two
pieces half as large for the under side.
Place the two straight edges together.
which should be on the selvage at the
middle across the center. Whom
placed in this manner they are the
size OF the upper piece. and both
should be bastod together and a seal.
lop worked around tho edge through
the top and under SIDE Now you have
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

mon looking garment-and how much
more satisfaction there is in feeling
that you have a pretty, neat sack Of
the latest design.
The design SHOWS a tucked yoke in
front, thus enabling one to make a
dainty. pretty design without the
large collar. The sack may be worn
with or without the belt. For a neat
little dressing sack that Is nice
enough for afternoon wear as we'll as
for morning sack this is a good
model TO follow. Made up In figured
japanese silk or challis. and using
white or plain colored material for
collar and cuffs, one fashions a most
charming design.
Cashmere. albatross. feece-lined
material and silk are suitable to tho
mode.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Fashion never presented so many
contradictions.
Have waist Of Loulsine or chif-
fon exactly matching your coat suit.
A new modishness is to cut the
cloth gown out into design showing
lace beneath.
The new angora cloth used for
coats looks much like angora fur.
For the little maid n froek OF plaid
material 10 al0Rys fashionable.
One OF the picture hats has a real
istic spidorweb embroidered on the
broad, upturned brim,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

The flannel pettlcoat Is seen once
moro at the leading lingerie shops in
Paris. Il Is beautifully shaped and
trimmed with frllls OF silk, often In
sorted with medallions OF coarse silk
embroidery. In most oases these are
lined with thin silk. As a matter Of
fact. flannel Is a lovely fabric II Il Is
only treated properly. and nowadays
tho manufacturers produce II in the
most beautiful colorings. Such gar
monts entirely upset all our old IDEAS
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
EaahIonahln EnhrIn..

Among the fashionable fabrles zib-
cline and the rough mixtures are the
best materials for street suit Tho
variety shown in these materials Is
almost endless. zibelines cone in 80
many colors and combinations that
they furnish material for severe tailor
suits, for dressy wraps and for elab-
crate costumes. Then the novelty
zibellnes are seen In spotted and
"nub" effects, stripes. irregular dg-
ures and pepper and salt patterns
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
FIarIna Turbans styllnh.

In turbans, the canotler. or hos,
shape. stlll holds first place. tbonrb
sorN round and box shapes are sees
Thee hats are made In quilted am
In chenille or braided felt, in beaver
In velvet, in fur.
Little bouton roses will hold m,
popularity they have gained this syu.
mer and the most famous OF he ~,
rislan milliners show a liking Tor m,
mingling Of these tiny roses In ver
deep rcd and tea rose, or yellowIsh
pink shade One black velvet hat
with high crown and broad brln has
prlm little roses In these two color,
grouped around the crown like a hleh
dog collar, with a cluster OF the ROW
ers at the side. from which starts ON,
black plume curling over the brim
and down over the shoulder
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Aside from the simplicity OF the
design and make any one can see
at a glance how easily a garment OF
this kind could be Numbered, the
front and back being the same. II re-
Quires only few minutes time to
make the garment and as little time
70 freahon Il up by laundering.
Lawn. dimity, orossbarred muslin.
Bingham and batlute are suitable ma.
terlAls.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

A writer In a German medical no
rlodical suggests that doctors would
not be disturbed NJ night nearly 30
often N they insisted ON immediate
payment Tor their services. The poor
who often do not pay their bills. are
the most prone TO send FOR the doctor
at night, I'm most cases when there
IL no immediate need Of his presence.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

made up in lawn
and edged with
embroidery. The
apron Is in one
piece and slips
on over the head.
This means a
saving In the Ia.
Dor OF making.
for there are no
buttons and but.
tonholes and no
back opening. A
narrow belt IL
worn with the
dress and n do
sired, pockets
might be added.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
New Fancy In Gloves.

Soft gauntlets that pull on and
shape 10 the arm are tho newest fan.
cles In gloves. They NJ snugly over
tho wrist IN the back and the little
flllness is gathered 10 the front with
an inside elastic band. II they are Of
dark kid. they are lined with dslI.
cate light gray or pink, An unusually
striking pair was OF black lined win
soft yellow Another pretty evealpr
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Silly broadeloth is used for separ-
ate waists.
Wood fber lace in two tones trims
the rough fabrics.
Soft shades Of gray and white have
won my lady's favor.
The plainest serge gown is wonder
fully touched up by collars and cuffs
OF oriental embroidery.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

a dressing sack.
and both these
details we're con.
sidered In design.
ing the on q
shown here. In
figured material
and having a
prettily shaped
collar and deep
cum In plain col
ored material. Il
takes no more
time to make up
n pretty dressing
sack. and the
material costs no
more. than 20
mako nm n com.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
rnnnd slrnnge nm.

10. Howard Bunker fisherman,
picked up ON the beach at Blddeford
Pool, Me-. recently u fish, the like or
which neither he nor any one az the
Pool had ever before seen. The hsh
has been boxed and sent to the SMITH
eonian Institute. at Washington. TO de-
termine what II is.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

The Japanese delight In animal
freaks. They train dogs to perform
varlous kinds Of stunts, but their most
amusing wonders are waltzing mice.
The whlrllngs and twlstlngs Of these
little anlmalsare exceedingly ludicrous.
The dlmlnutive walters are about
half the size Of the American mouse.
and plebald In color
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

In midsummer the towns OF venezu.
ella seem deserted during the day time,
The sun il 80 hot that exposure 10
II without hat for only fifteen min.
utes usually results In Illness and
death within a day or two.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

According to the monkg Of the Hos
plce OF st. Bernard. their famous dogs
save on an average 20 llyes every year
on the mountain. --
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

In one Of the rural districts OF swe.
den garden Is attached 10 every
school. Here the children receive
practical instruction In the cultivation
OF plants. berries. flowers herbs and
fruits, management OF hotDeds. green
houses. ana NO forth.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Horse insurance is the latest benev.
olent institution OF Bavaria. with the
aid OF the Government and Influential
persons Interested In horse breeding
nearly 400 unions have been formed.
with 3i,TiS orses and mn insurance
capital Of over S0.sOO.OOO.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

trimming OF the new Partisan lamb
braid In gray and white. and makes
part OF n costume. The tucka give
the long liner that moan slonderness
and grace and the collarless neck 10
peculiarly well adapted TO wear with
fur scarf or pelerine or with any
similar addition 10 the OUTFIT. The
sleeves are both now and smart and
can DO worn over those OF the waist
without danger Of rumpling The auan.
uty OF material required is az yards
~ or 2A yards SO Inches wide.-May
Manton In Chicago Record.H Herald.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Some Of the rivers Of siberia flow
over ice many years old. and almost
as solid as rock. A tributary Of the
Lena has. upon the soil which forms
the bed OF the river a bed Of pure ice
over nine feet thick.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Cape collar OF cream crepe de chine
bands, Joined by fagoting and Dor
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

An exceedingly pretty apron ls
shown here In an original design.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11
Pretty prsssIno Sack.

Attraciiveness Is as important a
factor as comfort in the selection Of
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

Long tucked coats are much worn
both with skirts OF the material and
as general wraps This one Is essen
TALLY smart and suits both purposes
equally vol. but, as illustrated. 10
made Of soft gray broadoloth with
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

dored with silk fringe. The neck ia
finished by an application OF ocru
lace.
Belt buckle OF silver with eolored
stones.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

glove is shaded from very light gray
in the hand up to quite dark in the
gauntlet.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-12-11

of tho rcd flannel petucoats Of uus
grandmothersl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04

James Moore, bound west but at time
hard and fast on the ledge at the en-
trance OF the channel, where she had
struck only an hour before The crew
OF four men had thrown overheard TO-
coo feet of the deck load of lumber with
winch the schooner was laden, but
even then she would not come off the
rock. Her rudder had also been car
RED away by the force of the waves
ana the vessel was generally in bad
condition. The Reessing threw a haw-
ser to the schooner and attempted 10
pun her clear, but the rope parted, and
announcer attempt was made. Captain
Lakeman decided that the only thing
ielt 10 90 was to get up alongside the
schooner and in that way endeayor to
pun her clear off the ledge. With
great daring he pushed the steamer in
alongside the stranded vessel, dropped
doWn his heavy tenders, and finally,
after having been badly pounded about
ana considerable paint scratched off,
dithough she was not otherwise dam
aged, she succeeded in tying herself Sc
curely to the schooner. and later pulled
ner clear. She was towed into Rock
iand where she was tied alongside one
OF The Wharves there, and when the
heesslng left to continue her trip, had
not decided in regard to her repairs.
But for the timely arrival of the
Reessing she would probably have
been a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
KENNEBEc.
MON MOUTH.

Many of our summer visitors are re-
turning to their homes. DIR. Carothers
and family left, Monday. for their
home in Melrose, Mass. They were ac-
companied to Old Orchard by their
cousin and niece Misses Mabel and
Helen Norris of Fairfield, Ill.
DIR. and Mrs. Bassford and daughter
have returned to their home in Saco,
after spending the summer at their
cottage on the shore of Cochenwagon
lake.
DR.. F. c. Morse returned, Monday,
to Melrose, Mass.
G.. NJ. Norris and family and Miss
Augusta Norris left this week for their
home in Fairfield, Ill.
Mrs. G.. w. Norris has let her farm
to Mr.. Emery of Nassalboro.
Harry Whitstein has moved into Mrs.
Elmira Prescott's house.
Mrs. Geo. Stetson has resumed her
place in the postoffice after critical
illness of two months.
Fred Blaisdell and family are SPEND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04

EAST JEFFERSON.

= Charles IIrskine has gone to Bethel
where he has engaged as an assistant
in Gould Academy.
Mrs. j. n. Bond of East jefferson
aged sc years, the oldest person in
town, who suffered a severe shock >
few years ago. is reported to be in a
critical condition.
The appropriation Of $500 provided hy
the town and State for improved roads
has been expended, and the road com
pleted as authorized by the county
commissioners, from f. II. Clark's
store to the foot of River hill.
]. T. Meserve and Leroy Ames are
laying an aqueduct from a 1itin.
spring about one-fourth mile distant
to supply families at the village with
water. 1t will have a fall of sixtv faat
which will be sufficient to carry if ia
the top of the highest buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
CAN'T SECURE A JURY.
Over 600 Names and Only Eight Jurors
at DanviI!e, III.

Danvlle. ILL.,. Sept. 3.-The jury prob
lem in connection with the trial of al
legged rioters is becoming serious. All
of the GOO names deposited in the jury
list by the board Of supervisors have
been drawn out and still the jury is
not complete and there are three more
trials to come.
The nature of the trial and the large
number of peremptory challenges al
lowed is responsible. Wednesday saw
the exhausting of an entire venire of
so without the selection of a single
juror. only eight jurors so far having
been chosen.
Judge Thompson appointed l.. d.
Gass. cashier of the First National
Bank, special deputy to bring in jul
rors. but this move did not prove any
more successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
WASHINGTON.


Ever since the big fire 1T Factory +.
two weeks ago, Pores Folly, pictur-
csque little island in the bay, has been
burning, having caught from dying fire
brands. 50 last week the steamer
Lubec with d detachment Of the fire
company went out, and with the
powerful fire pump on the steamer
threw many thousand gallons Of salt
water on the burning undcrbrush,
which seems to have cffectually
pucnched the fire. This island is one
Of the beauty spots in our bay. and the
townspeoplc take too much pride i'll it
to let it be destroyed. This is the sec
"nd time the steamer has had to put
out fire on the island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN.
kINGFIELD.

The Huse Spool & Robbin CO., bought
300 acres of wood land of Robert Gun
bingham this week.
The jenkins e Bogart co. has start
ed its crew for Carrabasset to cut its
supply of white birch for next winters
saving.
The contracts for the foundation and
wood work for the new schoolhouse
have been closed. M. ID. 7. Thompson
has the foundation contract and broke
ground last Thursday. l.. A. Norton
has the contract for building and the
lumber is being sawed for it at Bige-
low, and will be on the lot in Il few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
ORONO.

The large boarding house Of tn
Orono Pulp & Paper 20, which il
being built at the Basin il now nearly
OCCUPANCY by the employees. The
workmen are now waiting for the
pIastcring to dry before completing tho
inside finish.
The past week has been an especially
enjoyable one for Prof. ANA Mrs.
Gowcll Of this place for the reason
that Prof. GoWcll's brother and sister
have been their guests. This is tho
first tire that the family has been e.
gether since The members went out
from the old homestead at iioWdoin.
AZ years ago The brothers are \. D.
Gowcll of i.akeville, Ne. L. w. GoWel
of Linwood, Kansas. g. N. GoWeil Of
Orono and II. r. GoWell Of llopkinton,
Mass. The sister is Mrs. Emma u.
Rogers of BoWdoin In addition 7"
those mentioned above three OF ire
nieccs Of the family have been guests
in Orono, namely, Miss Prudence
Gowcl of LinWood Kansas. and MISSES
Susie and Mary Cary of Pittston, Ne.
The original Gowcll came to America
from the mother country in 1868 ana
settled in Kittery, Me. II was one OF
the families which sheltered them
selves from the Indians in the block
houses at Somersworth, y. II. Later
Prof. Gowelrs great-srandfather
settled in Bowdoin in 17T5, where the
old homestead is still owned py the
fa p1ilIr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
HANCOCK.
PENOBscoT.

1t is expected by those Interested in the
canning of sweet corn at the factories
here that at least half crop will be Sc
cured. this year. Tn" corn is growing
slowly at present and will probably lac
ready for canning about the 10th Of the
present month of the froSts hold off. Last
year the work of canning did not com
mence until Sept. -. A matter which
gives the corn packers some uncasincsi
is the outlook for seed another season,
e.. T. Moses stated recently that he had
written to a number of seed houses for
quotations on seed and each had returned
a like reply that no orders could be book
ed at any price at present. Mr. Moses
runs the factories in Corinna and Pitts
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
EASTPoRT.

a small house is being constructed
on Cherry island, two miles down the
bay, near where the Canadian govern
ment recently erected their new fog
bell for the benefit of mariners getting
in and out Of Passamaquoddy bay. 1t
is generally expected that q govern
ment lighthouse will be placed on the
above barren island later although the
bell seems to be appreciated by the
many shippers who are obliged to
travel about the harbor in the thick
fog and find the Cherry island affair a
good guide. /"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04

Aug. %. The guests enjoyed a social
evening intersperscd with music Mr..
and Mrs. Cole received some beautiful
ana useful gifts. Refreshments were
served. Their many friends wish them
!; long liie Of happiness.
Mr Turner's family have moved into
thcir ncW house.
'The carpenters arc al work on the
now schoolhouse III Egypt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
PENoBsc0T.
DEXTER

What came very near being 4 Scri-
Gus accident occurred AT Mr. Kelley
Monday afternoon. N little boy w the
name of Bynaster of massachusetts.
that is boarding with his grandmother
at Mr.. Kellcy's, went IN 10 one Of the
horses and commenced 10 tickle the
horses legs, chill-fashion The horse
not Using it. kicked the little fellow
over. Hc was taken W unconscious.
DIR. Murphy was sent for III once. the
child soon recovered, ana apparently is
10 worse for the kick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
WALDO.
MONROE.

MIR. ana Mrs. John Jenkins We're
thrown from their carriage recently
when returning from Belfast; Mrs.
jenkins was injured quite badly.
r. y. Clements fractured his foot
recently BY jumping from 4 load of
lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04

Michael O'Connor. John O'Connor and
John Burke were badly Injured, Wednes-
DAY, while at work near the Davis Corner
schooihouse. at Lewiston. A defective
derrick fell unexpectedly, striking. Michael
ports Dinning Eirkc to the ground. while
John O'Connor. who was on top of the
derrick when it fell. was hurled on to a
pie or rock. The men will be laid up
some time as result of their injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04

The two-year old granddaughter of
George Griffin Of South Portland. was
seriously and perhaps fatally injured.
playing in the field when she was attacked
by vicious cow The animal pierced the
child's face with her horn and rolled the
was horribly mangled and the child was
also bruised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-04
OLD TOWN.

The Old Town city government mas
granted permission 20 Jaiiiea III
Namara to build four one and one-half
story cottages on land Jusl "i'iiiii ~
fire limits.