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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-09-05
SOMETHING DOING
says a Clarksburg Paper About Post
master CIohan, OF This city.

Alexander Clohan. postmaster at
Martinsbur2. spent Wednesday in this
city. He is the President of the State
Agricultural society. and was on the
way to Buchannon to attend a meeting
of the Central Agricultural society.
which began there Friday and lasted
all of Friday. Mr.. Clohan is an ex-
tensive fruit grower and had and elab-
crate exhibit at the meeting. He
reports the apple crop fine in that Sec
ton and he sold several car loads here,
while in the CITY. Besides being
postmaster and frait grower, he is q
prominent politician aud, when he
gets after the Democracy of his county,
there is ALWAYS something doing
Clarksburg Telegram.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-09-05

Mrs. Rhinehart entertained num-
bre of guests with delightful dance
at her home, Lemen Grove, Shep-
herdstowu, Wednesday. Thompson's
orchestra furnished the music.
Thursday, in the town hall at Shep-
herdstown, dance was given by
the young people Of that place. Mar
tinsburG was represented.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-09-05
IN THE JUSTICE COURTS.
ITALIAN THREATENS TO sURN hes,
sEmER coMPANY's PROPERTY.
Was Dismissed After Paying the Cost,
of the Case--Another Hobbcr AR.
rested-Other Cases.

Paul Bobic, an Italian, was arrested
Tuesday by Constable Wild on war
rant sworn out by the management OF
the Bessemer Stone company. near
this city, for threatening to burn the
properv of the company. Bobic has
been working at the quarry for some
time ana had some disagreement with
the management, and as result he
male the threat. As he is considered
a desperate character and might fire
the property. he was arrested.
He was arraigned before Justice
Snyder Tuesday and from the evil
dence appeared that the threat was
made while he was in disagreeable
mood and would have not been carried
out. He was dismissed after paving
tie costs of the case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-09-05
SENT TO JAIL.

Robert Williams was arrested Tues
day by Constable Wild on charge of
being connected with the chicken rob-
berries. Some of the missing fowls
we're found in his possession. He was
sent to Jail to await hearing before
Justice Snyder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-09-05
cHAMBERsBURG WON.

BY the score Of to 0 Hagerstown
lost to Chambersburg in the game OF
base ball PLAYED on the Hagerstown
grounds Wednesday afternoon. Bat
teries: For Hagerstown, Staley and
Judd; for Chambersburg, Lower and
Wolf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
LAKEWOOD.

Frank Fits has moved his portable mill
to Rocky pond.
James Moore, who has been III for some
time, is now in a critical condition. with
but little hope OF his recovery.
Leverett Hopkins, with his little
daughter Mary, of Melrose, Mont, Is Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. A. h. Wilbur.
Lawrence Moore, who is employed by
the Green Lake Lum Der Co., spent Sun
day with his sister, Mr.. Carrie Garland.
vernal C. Frazier had a narrow escape
from drowning one day last week. tie
started on sbowshoes to 60 to tine hatchery
across Green lase. The ice was covered
with a liz hit snoS. Previous to the
snowstarm ice had been cut, and no
marks were left TO chow The opening. The
few inches of light snow over the opening
made it appear to be solid ice. Vernal
walked into this, and only sncceeoed in
escaping by breaking away the frozen
snow until he reached ice strong enough
to hold him. and letting his mittens fret re
to the ice so that he could pull himself out
OF the water. This narrow escape ought
to Be warning to those who cut ice to
blush" the opening.
Feb. 16. X
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Jenness McGown aud daughter Hazel,
of Ellsworth, spent Sunday with relatives
here.
George 8 Ober and wife are spending a
few days with relatives IN West Els
worth.
Judson Fox and wife, OF Ellsworth
Falls. spent Sunday with Lewis Flood
and wife.
Mrs. Emery Hastings, who has been
spending the winter with Mrs. Co'man
Bates, has returned to her home at Green
Lake.
The Willing Workers club gave an
eni erta NM emit at the church last Thurs-
day evening. The proceeds will go for
repsiring the church.
There will be an election ball and sup
per in Agricu tarai hall on Monday even
ing, March 2. Music will be furnished
by Wilson's orchestra OF three pieces.
There was surprise party at the home
of Mrs. Melvin McGown Saturday even
ing, 1t being Mrs, NcGown's birthday
She was the recipient OF many pretty
and useful presents. Refreshments were
served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
COUNTY NEWS.
EAsrRRooK.

The supper a DeMeyer's campiast week
was we'll attended.
Anton Jordan killed a large bear on
township % last week.
5. s. Bunker has been having serious
time with an injured eye.
Charles G indel and Everett Jellison
r turr ed home last eek.
Guy Butler has been quite lame from
nav, jt'nmed his foot ia the woods.
] e. Butler is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Dora Abbott, at Mort beast HarbOr.
Mrs Addie Rankin, Of Mariaviiie, was
in town last " eek, called here ny the ILL
ness of her mot her, Mrs. Margaret VIII
bur
At the last regular meeting OF Green
wood grange, large number was present,
and the meeting vas one Of interest ana
e, joymeut to all The third aud four h
d, grees were worked, two new spplica
tious retetvtd, and sn entertainment iur-
nished, consisting OF recitation by Allie
Butler; reading, Cors kBgman; eonon-
drums. Fred DeMeyer; chip' aske'; read
ing. Eds Piper; question: Resotred, That
hens pay better han shes p. a til native,
Auie Butler, Mary DEM yer; negative,
Jonn E DeMeyer, A. p. Bunker; dectds d
in the negative.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

III. c. Hastings, OF Bangor, was here
over Sunday, returning Monday evening.
George n. McCsrty, who has been at
home for visit, has gone to Bar Hsrbor
for few weeks.
There will be social dance at Column bisn
hall Friday evening of this week. Music
by Wilson's orchestra.
L. A. MaxfieId and wife, of Bangor,
were over from Thursday until Sunday.
Mr.. Maxfied and A. G. Flood took fifty
pounds of pickerel from Burnt pond Sat-
urday.
The February committee OF the ladies'
sewing circle will have sociabie In the
vestry Wednesday evening, FEB % Re.
freshments will be served. Games oil
ping pong and carroms will be enjoyed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
BROOKLYN.
DEATH OF FRED M. WATSON.

DEATH OF FRED NJ. WATSON.
Fred NJ. Watson, young man en-
pioyed Nv Friend Broth-r-, died at his
home. 292 Main stree t, as Sunday after
noon, after an illnt.s q only two days
duration. He was horn Il Beookiin, Me-,
and was but twenty -eig II yesrs OF age.
He came to Melrose 20 rasice two years
ago, AID durin = th-t short time ne made
"osr 81 friends in The citv. partition ar'v
among his feilow-empio1e es at Friend
Brothers; and was neid III the highest
esteem by bis employers.
At his cid bone in Maine be was also an
exceedingly popular young man. and
many friends mourn his death. He leaves
a mother, Mrs l. NJ Watson, and one
brother, both residents OF Meirose.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon at three O'Clock, Rev. Thomas
Sims, D. D., officiating, in nrmeae heing
at Wyoming cemetery. His fellow-em-
pioyees attended the services in a body,
and the horai tributes were numerous
and observation-disclosures Mass Reporter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
COUNTY NEWS.
EST SULLIVAN.
or adastional ountg e,es see ether pages

rs 70 4 . = LII ' 9h4Ns
Mss Hattie ii oper returned Friday
frooi visiting Miss anche Webb at Har-
rington.
Mrs Julis NJ. Ashe, of North Sullivan,
JEFF last we K for few weeKs' visit with
friends in Prospect Hsrbor and Bar Har-
Dor.
News has been received here of the
death of Ralph, oldest son OF the late A.
taas Gordon, At New York hospital.
No psrticulars are known al this writing.
2 ,pro Hail came out OF the woods,
where he has been employed by
Mitchell, Friday night. Monday be
moved his household goods from the
joey Sargent house 10 the Baisdell tene-
m n At n irth sullivan.
At the basket bail game last FRIDAY
even NJ the home team won from the
NJ Q. As OF Bar Harbor by score of 6
tod AT er the gtme an hour ,r more WIS
speu, IL dsuclng aud sucls' chat, ano ali
present pronounced it \ very pleasant
evening
James B. Hsvey will move to t Su Ii
van tits week, where ne viii tve al tue
home OF Mes Havey's parents, Cspt aud
Mrs o. P. Brsgdon. Many r,grets ar,
Expressed at this removal as MIR. HaveS
and family have many friends in this emo
of tue town.
Feb 16, b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
AT AUGUSTA.
(Continued from paqe 5. }

Tor free telephone lines and telephone
connections.
By Mr. Downing, OF Sorrento, petition
81 Frank s. Libbey and eight others Tor
anne.
BY Mr.. Farnsworth, OF fremont, bill,
an act to amend chspter s., section 1, OF
the public laws OF 1895.
BY Mr.. Mills, OF stonlngton, remon-
STRANGE of A. c. Tofrey and sixty-six
others of Winter Hsrbor against resub-
mission.
MIR Mills from the committee on shore
fisheries, reported, bill. an act relating to
he taking OF Holsters within three miles
% he islands OF Mstinicus and Criehsven
during the months OF August and Sep
ember of each year, and that it ought to
psss.
First reading OF printed bills: An act
abolish chapter 2s2 OF the public laws
OF 1S4s relating to taking fish in French
mans bsy except by ordinary process OF
iishing with hook and line
TUESDAY, FEB. H.
TOT day the seventh legislative week be.
gaa. Practically one-h sli OF the session
gone, aud the beginning OF the end is
- sight. So far very few important
matters have been settled. There are
many weary watchers and walters stitl
lowering around the capitol, watching
TOR 6nsl action, waiting for decisive
votes upon pending acts and resolves in
which they are interested; and these
PERSONS will never sleep in peace until
he signature OF the governor is placed
upon heir pet measures.
THIS week viii he someH hat broken up
TIE reception Of AUG usts citizens, which
axes place at CITY hail Thursday evening,
will be preceded that afternoon by the
governors reception at the State house.
This reception usually occurs on the
afternoon of Washipgto n's birthday. but
-s the 22d comes on Sunday, his year, the
date has been fixed for Thursday.
TUESDAY, FEB. II
In the Senate, papers introduced: By
Mr.. Clark sof Hancock, bill, an act to
amend section IL of chapter 80 OF the r.
S. as amended by chapter AZ OF the puhiic
laws OF 1899 and the public laws OF 1901,
chap 25s, relating to close time f.
game birds.
BY Mr.. Buck of Hancock: Remon
STRANGE Of ] NJ. Bray and Others sgsinst
screening Aismoosooc lake In Oriand.
In the House the following papers were
introduced: By Mr.. Foss OF Hancock,
petition of Charles Youtman aud eigb
cen Others of Blu. hits for free teephon.
Ines aud telephone injections.
By Mr.. BurritI, OF Ellsworth: Petition
of l.. r Giles ana OF hers of Ells9 orth II
favor OF aw to place bounty on wildcats
By Mr.. Do~ning, OF Sorrento: Peti
ton OF l. c. Bra don and Others o.
Frsnktin Tor Eau G.
By Mr. Foss, OF Hancock: Petition OF
E X. snow aud Others Tor same.
-t'ance OF n. A Deisno and ia others
gaiust any rb"nR. Va =. fishery law H.
waters about VinslhaveD.
BY MIR. Downing, OF S .rrento: Petit
on OF lie local bo.ru oil iesltb OF SuilI-
van m favor OF Slaie ia atory TO be
established at Augusta.
Passed 10 be engrossed: An act to
ai'niish chapter 2S2 OF the public laws OF
1S4S relating TO taking fish in French
mss hav except by he ordinary process
of fi-hiug with hook and line
Passed to be enscsed: Az act to amend
chapter % IT the private IN sp ciai laws
II 1899 r. a'ing TO taking 80 = ia BagH
uce river, bss and trihu'sries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
M'EINLEY,

Leon W ilsop, who has been seriously
Ill With appendicitis is slowly recovering
There will be social dance in Union
hall Wednesday evening. A good time
is anticipated.
Mrs.sJoh T. Knowlton left on the
"Cstherine" Monday for q brief visit IN
Portland and Boston.
The ladies' aid society will hold public
supper at he home of Mrs. Louis Chat
fey Wednesday evening.
Miss Maud Chsffey has returned after q
few weeks visit in Gloucester, and will
resume her duties as book eeper for the
William Underwood Co.
Feb IT. ANON.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
Maine Postal Changes.

The following star service schedule in
Maine is announced:
1877. Atlantic to Swans Island, April 1
to Dec. 81: Leave Atlantic daily except
Sunday al 40 a. M, arriving at swans
Island by 40 a. m. Leave Swans Island
daily except Sunday on arrival of boar
but not later than r. M, arriving at
Atlantic in one hour Jan. / 10 March
81: Leave Atlantic Monday, Wednesday
end Friday at 40 a. m arriving Ia
Swans I-iand by 40 a. m. Leave Swans
Island Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
on arrival OF boat, but not later than G
p. m arriving at Atlantic In one hour
1888. Saunders TO Surry. Leave
Saunders Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur.
day at a. N arriving in Surry by ga m
Leave Surry Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
urday on receipt OF mail from EiIswor' "A
hut not later than IL a. m arriving IL
Saunders in two hours. Effective Feb. II
1903
The following star service has been
esta bills he'd:
1888 Saunders to Snrry, 6 80 miles and
back. three times a week. with box de-
livery. From Feb. q, 1903, to June 80
1905. -~s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
BIRCH HARROR.
Feb. Is

Capt Loren Rice and wife, of Steubs n,
nave been sitting here.
W. F. Davis and wife have recently re-
turned tom a visit TO friends in Steuhen.
The society here was quite vel repre-
>euted at the c. e rally at Winter Harbor
tuesday.
B. w. Hancock, W. b. wiuslow and NJ.
H. Coon bs attended the Odd Fellows con-
vention in Ellsworth Friday.
Feb is q,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
BLUEHILL
cHEMTENEso CLUB

CHEMrENESO CLUE.
The regular meeting OF the Chemteneso
club, of the Btuthtli George Stevens
academy, WAS held od tue evening OF
Feo. II
Tue committee for the evening was
Elsie Pnilip, chairman; Halle Snow,
Myrt'e Piper, Rena johnson, and Ma
shall o ds
The following programme wss presented
and much enjoyed:
Shadow Pantomimes - Scenes from Mother
Gouse
The Courtin'-Lawen,
Marshall Oils, Elsie Philip Myrtle Piper
Either Solo ........-..............,1d Ida Morse
Diaiogue-"Little Women"
Game--Missmated Lovers
Paper ST Vale"tine's Day .....-... Elsie Philip
General Declare - Resolved that 1t is always
wrong to lie
Dialogue--Sammie's Valentine Day,
Marshall ODDS, Harvey Curtis
Game
Feb. II. SPEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
NORTH BLUEHILL.

W D Thompson, who has been III OF
rheumatic fever, is much improved.
Eoen Mayo, OF BIuehill, has been
finishing the interior of the grange hail.
Miss Lizzie Hinckley, who has been in
Bangor hospital for treatment, returned
home Saturday.
W. W. Wescott, F. 5. Hinckiey and A.
T. Giiiis attended the o. o. F. conven.
tion In Ellsworth last week.
FEB. 10. W.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
SOUTH BkOOKsVILLE.

The schools In this section closed FRI
day, Feb 10
Leon TapIey is seriously i'll with con,
gestion OF the lungs.
Brakeman Bates, " no was badly hurt in
a cossting accident, is not yet able to
walk.
Miss Lillian Gray, who has been teach
ing at North Brooksville, is at home for q
few days.
A. F Cousins is driving the stage be-
tween South Brooksvilie and Bluehiil, as
Scott Tspley, the regular mail carrier
is i'll.
Capt. H. L. Back was at home on 6
short vacation while his schooner. the
.sChas. j. Willard, was loading lime al
Rocklsnd.
Feb 16. e..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
Cloaks and Suits,
Silk and Cotton Waists,
Sheetings, Bed Spreads,
PettiCOatS.

IN carpet room, everything was smoked up. Wooden
Carpets, Art Squares Oil Cloths Straw Mattings, Rug
Curtain Fixtures Holland Shades, Lace Curtains Drap-
cries. Art Goods Furniture Coverings, Denims and Others
Everything will be closed sacrifice, most of the goods
are not seriously injured This is the peoples opportunity
to epenish and their household effects at greatly
reduced cost We cannot specify prices which the goods
will be sold, the prices will depend the damaged
condition of each article offered All damaged goods will
be sold strictly for cash. We invite all to avail themselves
of this opportunity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
advertisements.


Do you suffer from Kidney. Liver
Bladder or Blood Disease or any IL IN
airy trouble, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
Constipation, or if woman any OF
the sicknesses peculiar To your sex? Ii
so, send your address to DIR. David
Kennedy Corporation, Isondout, NY,
and they will send you absolutely free
q trial bottle of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Adelbert Garland has arrived home
from Machias.
Mrs. w. s. Murch visited her hus band
In Brewer recently.
Miss Belle Potter visited her aunt, Mrs.
Ada Ray, last week.
Fl. Edmund Garland spent two days at
Green Lake recently.
Miss Bertha Stone entertained a large
party OF friends at her home Friday
evening, Feb. 10, it being her twentieth
birthday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
DR.. KENEEDYS
HKORETE REMEDY,

the greatest specific known to medical science
Tor the cure OF these diseases or any uric acid
trouble. IL has been used by physleians II
wears with unfailing success. It's sale is SC
fargse to-day ii can be found at any drug store
All druggists sell Or David Kennedv,s IA
yorsse Remedy In the NEW 80 CENT SIZE and
the regular Sl.0Q size bottles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
GoULDSBORO.
ANON.

II. E. Whitaker is laid up with severe
attack of rheumatism.
The smet fishermen sre meeting with
excellent success this season.
l.. n. Campbell and wife received a fine
valentine, Feb. IA, in the shape of an
eleven pound daughter.
Feb, 16. JEN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement of the kidneys and I cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly You
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Kilmer s
5wamp-Root, the great kidney, liver ana
bladder remedy.
1t corects inability to hold urine and scald.
ing pain in passing it, and overcomes THAI
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled Il
60 often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and The
extraordinary effect of Swamp-2oot is soon
realized. II stands the highest for its Won
dcrful cures Of the most distressing cases
Swanp-Ieoot is pleasant 10 take and sold
by all druggists in fifiy-cent and one-dollar
sized bottles. You may
have sample bottle Of s7ss.s-E Us.
this wonderful new dis !. 4;
coYery and book that x II. q =. z, 2
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sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kilrner & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. Whsn writing mention
reading this generous offer u '''is r1ner.
Don't make any mistake. hut remember the
nam. swamp Root. nr. Klmer's Swamp. Root
and the address. Bingnamton. n. T., or every
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
HANCOCK.

The annual old folks bali will take
place at town hal Friday evening, Feb "a
Music by Mopaehsu's orchestra.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
TRENTON.

There will be prize ball at Evergreen
bail Thursday evening, Feb. rs. Music
by Monaghan. OF Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
advertisements.
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The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.
Embellishments.

prevailing in this
5 because so decep.
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplcxy
are often the result
of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed 10 advance the
kidney Up oisoned
blood will attack the
vital organs or the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18
Fire, Smoke and Water
NJ. Gallert's Store

on Thursday night Feb 5 partially destroyed and injured
our stock of goods The damage mostly caused by
smoke Some goods were seriously damaged--most of
them slightly We propose close all damaged goods at
sacrifice price Thegreatest damage in Carpet and
Cloak Rooms. The following goods were injured:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18

Don't make any mistake. hut remember the
nam. swamp Root. nr. Ktlmer's Swamp. Root
and the address. Bingnamton. n. T., or every
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-02-18

SIZED DoiIIes. Iou may
have a sample bottle Of
this wonderful new dis
coyery and a book that
tells all about Il. both
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-28
TN AS HARD WINTER.
The Season Which Ends Tonight
Was Much Colder Than the
Average.
Snowfall for December Alone Was
Enough for an Ordinary
Winter.

Winter will end o-night, according to
the almanac, which, however. doesn.t {
pay the coal bills. Playing" that the al
manae is not mistakenu, one may now as
sert that the winter OF 1902-1905 was UNI
usually cold and uncommonly SNOWY
regular old-fa shioned Minnesota winter.
December vas by far the most abnormal
month 1t brought more snow than the
whole winter of the average year. and was
very much colder than either January or
February.
The average tenlpera ture of the three
months was several degrees below norma !.
the exact record for February being still
incomplete at the local weather bureau.
The snowfall for the winter was nearly
half again as great as usual. This Diam
the thickest on record for that month.
Minneapolitans should not forget, now
ever, that the official record In this city
! is very brief--only thirteen years. and that
official averages are stu deceptive
In December 1902. the mean tempera
ture here vas ~ d degrees e ae The average
Last month the mean temperature was
| nearly normal It was 145 degrees, az
against January average Of l4.9.
The completed record from the list tc
| the Goth of the present month, inclusive
shows a mean temperature OF l0.l degrees
which is much below the average Febru
| airy record OF 1913 degrees. Ioul Tic ie1S'
ten days of February this year have beer
! decidedly warm and the mean tempera ture
| for the month will go considerably higher
| than 10.1 degrees. The average tenn
pera ture for the three winter months vii
| be about degrees below the average fol
| the thirteen years.
! 1t is the pl1en or1e11a1 snow deposit o.
last December which. solidiied into ice
| that is still overturning the just and TIN
unjust upon Minneapolis streets. Tw'
| full feet Of the poets mamma were fur
i nished forth within the Christmas month
| This is nearly four times the aVerag
! snowfall Of SO inches; and is: 21s NOR
inches than has usually fallen Throughout
the winter months.
Had the bad example of December beel
followed by It's successors, flour c1tylte
might now be wigwagging for relief fror
the still uncovered roof of the courthous
tower. But January and February wer
almost arid. Only A.: inches of snow fe
in the first month Of the year, althoug
the January normal is 6.s inches. Tn
month now closing added to its snowfa
last night. yet did not accumulate NOR
| than % inches. The average faH 10
February is So inches.