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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14

The Review of Reviews for August
describes three new electric power
plants Of importance, one on the Hud-
son river, one in southern California,
and one on Mount Rainier, in Wash
ington state. These developments
serve to Indicate what might be &C.
complished in hundreds Of other places
through the utilization of water power
now going to waste.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14

It's awfully hard on some mems eyes
when they look for perfection in them
selves.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14
Hoods JdrSdpdrilL0

1t will make you ready to eat, dive a rel
fish to your food, and assist in its digestion.
This great medicine cures all stomach
troubles and builds up the whole system.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14

Americans consume IL pounds Of
coffee per capita in year. Danes and
Norwegians use more. England, being
tea drinking country, uses less than
three.quarters of pound.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14

cIYc Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
TIO after first day use of DR.. line Great Nerve
Resorer Send for Free trial bottle and treatise.
DR.. Il. II. klns, Ltd. g3l Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14

For forty years Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption has cured coughs and colds. At
druggists. Price 25 cents.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-14
Loss Of Appetite

Is loss of vitality, vigor or tone, and is often
q percusor of prostratlng sickness.
This is why it is serious and most serious
to people that must keep up and doing OF
get behindhand.
The best thing you can do for loss of ap-
petite is to take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
LiTCHFiELD PLAINS,
LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Mrs. Ida Crosby spent Il few days
last week with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Moody.
Mrs Annie Milligan and family Of
Boston, came to Dresden, Saturday, to
spend a few weeks at their summer
home.
Harry H. Mayors of the firm of
Mayors a. Reed, Bath called on rela-
tives here, Tuesday.
G. G. Hall attended the State fair at
Lewiston, Wednesday.
Charles James has six boarders at
present from Boston.
Those members of Eastern River
Grange who took part in the farce The
Old Maids Convention" played it at
Tuessic hall, Woolwich, last Tuesday
evening. 1t was for the benefit of the
Methodist church of Woolwich. The
society cleared $40.
Mrs. Cora l.. Gahan and son and Mrs.
Sadie Blenn and daughter, visited
Togus. Wednesday,
Mrs. H. A. Bickford and Mrs. L. H.
Dorr have each taken girl from the
Episcopal home at Gardiner.
Charles Moody attended the State
fair at Lewiston, Friday.
Miss Georgia Peaslee of Alma, spent
few days last week at Colonel McFad-
denis.
Emily McFadden made business
trip to Sabattus, last week.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.
The Benevolent Society will be enter
tanned at Good Templars hall. Tuesday
evening. Sept. Is A good program is
being prepared.
A fish supper will be held at the home
of Mary Burton. Wednesday evening.
Sept %. A concert by the South JEFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Machias Valley Grange. Machias, has
a class Of II receiving the degrees.
Sebasticook Grange, Burnham. is now
engaged in q spirited literary contest
Castine Grange recently instructed
fFe candidates in the third and fourth
degrees.
The members of Comet Grange
SWanvlile, are making much needed
repairs on their hall.
Excelsior Pomona Grange will hold
IT'S next regular meeting with New
Sharon Grange, Sept. 10.
Pittsfield Grange at its meeting. Sept
". VIII discuss the important topic,
what Farm Crops are the Most Pro-
ntaole IN This Locality?"
rDromore Grange. Phippsburg, con-
lerred the first and second degrees
upon Two candidates at a recent meet
lns' rms Grange will entertain
Sagadahoc Pomona, Sept. 80.
A fair will be given by Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
TRACK AND STABLE.

George II Nickerson of Swanville,
recently purchased in Bangor a fine 4
year-cld gray colt, weighing 100t
pounds.
NJ. B. Lawrence of Belfast, recently
lost Il valuable three-year-old colt from
pneumonia, after u few days illness
The colt was very promising one, by
Haroltson and one showing exceptional
speed. Mr. Lawrence not long ago lost
a fast colt and one which was of prom
Use and seems to be having hard luck
in raising horsellesh.
George Strout of East Raymond, has
i fine young colt he is raising, four
months old, which bids fair to be q
good one. His dam is a Rockefeller
mare, and sire. Monheart, He is light
bay, with star in forehead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

Grange on or about the first Of October.
The fair will be held in the Oranges
new hall. Bangor Grange now num-
bers many members. arid was never in
so prosperous and tiourishng condi-
ton as at the present time.
Permission has been granted to
Dexter, Charleston, Garland, Orient,
Good Cheer, and Independent Oranges
to withdraw from Penobscot Pomona
for the purpose of forming "a new
Pomona, which Will be organized Sept.
y at Corinth by State Deputy. Boyden
Bearce. DENTS will be issued at that
time to those square on the books who
desire them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09


DR.. w H. Roberts of y Oakdale. re-
Gently purchased of Il. j. Brown , of
East i'RaNmond, his white stripped
Hambletouian mares sired by Mascot,
ih& by OnaWay by Gcodwm;sl Hamble
tonian, by Rysdyks Hambletonian. DIR.
Roberts is fine horseman and knows q
good horse when he sees it. as shown in
mis- Judgment in buying this one.
One of the finest horses owned in
Waldo county is Pilot Nelson, a S-year-
old pacing stallion owned by Chssley
b. Ingraham near Knox Corner Pilot
Nelson is by Nelson, 209, dam. Nancy
Pilot by Black Pilot. Nancy Pilot is a
daughter of Pilot Wilkes, 2.20M. Pilot
Nelson stands Is hands high, is bay.
with black points and is of stylish car
riage and good gait. ~ a., r,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
EAST JEFFERSON.
Readf;cId Grange.

An interesting meeting of Readtield
Grange was held, Saturday, with good
attendance. Some Of the members We're
at home looking after their apple trees,
adding supports on account of the weight
of fruit they bear. Brother Beals has al
ready 50 poles erected under the heavily
loaded limbs. and had a big load cut that
he was placing under trees for their sup
port. 1t was said his orchard never be-
fore had been SO productive of choice
fruit.
After the regular business session, Lee
turer pro tenn A. r. Clifford. read All ait
ticlc showing what Grange can do for
the welfare of it's members and in the
discussion that followed. the method of
obtaining a good market for fan apples
formed Il leading part. Several members
gave pieces they had obtained by sending
TO commissioner dealers in Boston, and
the fact that dealers were soliciting cor
sisnments of fancy fan apples was al
luded to. There is Il large crop of tho best
apples tho market calls for in Rcadfcld
and surrounding towns.
In the afternoon choice music was fur
nished by Il quartcttc. How to Make a
Happy Home was the first subject an
nounccd by the lecturer A short paper
led. and further remarks were made hy
members as called upon. The Housewife
on the Farm; How Many Trades Must Sne
Lea rn?' was the next subject presented.
This was a selected paper. written by a
lady on farm in Illinois, and She counts
up twenty-five different occupations that
thc housewife needs to learn and prac-
tice.
Bro Weston told how we may as Il
Grange. further the ends we profess TO
serve. by uniting our efforts in making
the hcnnchCc County Far more Of q sue
cess. BN cooperation we may save one
hundred dollars a year in selling ana pul-
CHASING produce and supplies our Ter
tillzerS contain only 60 per cent Of fertii-
ity' ana only the raw ma tcriaI should he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

ferson hand will be given, also read
ings, solos, etc. | { stormy Wednesday
it will be held the first fair evening.
Miss Frances Littetield and her
niece, Miss Lillian Littlefield, have re-
turned to Boston. WEI
School in this district began last
Monday under the instruction Of Miss
Nettie Jones of Alma. -
Lore HemenWay and sister, Maude
Chester Boynton and Rovena Hilton,
went to Hebron, Monday, to attend
school. -sa. t.f .. -.t.
Mrs. H. p. Cunningham is teaching
school at Alma.
John Sawtelle of Sidney, was at H.
A. Clark's, Thursday.
EAST JEFFERSON.
Arthur Hall the II year old son Of
Sidney Hall fell on .asscythe and cut his
leg quite badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
PRESQUE ISLE.
KENNEB!E:e...:
SOUTH BEfGRADE.

~, Mrs. Mary Sherburne and son.
Charles of Dover, are visiting at Mrs.
'J.eC. Hewitts. .
Belgrade Grange is to have a field
day September at Scribners shore.
Picnic dinner; all bring baskets.
''"sChildren's night at Belgrade Grange
win be observed September 18th.
All member of Belgrade Grange are
expected to be present at the next
regular meeting. Sept. 18th, to make ar
rangnents for the Grange fair.
Tie schools of Belgrade have COM
menced with the following teachers:
Washington school, Miss Edith
Nutter, Corinna; Lakeside school,
Alberta Hewitt. Belgrade; Mesa
lonskee school, May Parcher, Wayne:
Longfellow school. Anna G.. Pender,
Portland; New Century school, Mil
lie r. Penney. Belgrade: Whittier
school, Angie Wadleigh, Belgrade;
Franklin school, Maude Mitchell,
New Portland; Mckinley school.
c. w. Morse. Mercer; Lincoln school,
Guy Williams, Embden.
slSCharles f. Hovey is working for J.
CsHewitt.
s \ Miss Maudc Hewitt is teaching school
Msefdhey.
ss5 There was 4 large number of people
4 attendede the Advent campmeeting,
Sunday. There was a baptism at l P. NJ.
y and several from this section were
/, baptized.
The trotting colts owned by G.. G.
Bartlett, and On. breeders of trotting
stock. have returned from their two
) weeks ,Sojourn at Bangor and Lewis
ton looking finely and with blue rib
hons attached to their brides, and a
number of races to their credit. One
four-year went half in one minute
and II seconds quarter in 81 seconds.
This colt was sired by Nelson. Bartlett
and son believe that blood counts in
breeding horses.
WEEKS MILLS.
= Henry Hubbard Risley and Marcia
Marcella Sproul were united in mar
riage at the home of the brides faith
err, Orrin r. Sproul of Weeks Mills.
Sept. 9. Elder Geo. w. Weeks officiat-
ing. The wedding was a quiet one.
witnessed only by the family and a few
intimate friends. After the ceremony,
dinner was served. after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Risley left for their home at
Pleasantville. N. Y.
BRANCH MILLS.
Miss Ella. A. Dove who has been
visiting her niece Mrs. Eva A. Con-
nor in Pittsfield, returned to her home
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J.. Chadwick
went to their home in Augusta. Sun
day.
Miss Edith Nelson of Waterville,
spent few days with friends here, last
week.
The village school began September s
under the instruction of Fannie Dut-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Dove. Mrs. Ed
ward Nelson and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nelson and child. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Clukey of Waterville, spent
Sunday at F. S. Workings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moody have gone
for q two weeks visit to friends in
Prospect and Winterport and will at
tend the Monroe fair.
Mrs. Josie Small and daughter, Hat
Tie, of Augusta, are spending week at
John Smalrs.
Gussie Longfellow & Of somerville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

Splendid values in Blankets and
Puffs, all bought before the advance in
prices and our customers will receive
the benefit blankets from
SOC. to $1,000 pr.
Good values in Puffs from
75c. 10 $500 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
Attractive and Fashionable Additions to Stock Now Coming Forth Every

A pretty assortment of sc inch
hannelettes at 12II,c. a yd.
Choice new line of Scotch fannels
for waistings at 37l5c. a yd.
New and attractive patterns in
denims and silkolines Just received.
You must see this lot to appreciate it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
STATE NEWS.
AR00ST00K.
VAN BUREN,.

AAccie was UIOuSHl VII
Wednesday from Stockholm, where he
received serious injuries at the Stock
holm Lumber Company's mill where he
was employed as foreman. The track
at the mill that carries sawdust out
from the mill to be burned was being
repaired, and Mr.. Keene went out to
take the measurement Of bolt. When
he stepped on the part that was being
repaired 1t gave way and he fell to the
ground, striking on his head and Shout
ders. No bones were broken, but Mr..
Keene was severely shaken up and is
in serious condition.
Negotiations are being made for the
remodelling and charging of the Van
Buren, Hotel.
The Van Buren, Lumber Co. will be-
gin in few days the removal of their
mill and plant from the present locality
violette Brook to Chapel eddy on the
st. John river. When completed, this
will be another large feeder for the B.
& a. Ry., as the company purpose hav-
ing mill second to none in the State
John o. Bean, a native of Oxford
county, n veteran of the Civil War and
long time resident of Island Falls.
dropped dead in his barn on Monday
morning. Mr.. Bean had been in falling
health for some time and had been re-
Gently examined by the medical ex-
aiming board, for IL change in his
pension. He was a member of the
Congregational church, and of Island
Falls Lodge. F.. & "A. NJ. He had been
twice married, his first wife being Miss
Clara Doble, and his second Mrs. Angie
Dow of Bradford, Me-, the latter
surviving him. The funeral was held
on Wednesday afternoon under
masonic rites. He was seventy-four
years Of age.
Nv WOODLAND.
Farmers are pretty we'll along with
their grain harvesting and will soon
begin harvesting potatoes. Potatoes
are reported as rotting to quite an ex-
tent in some fields.
noticed by latet paper that Aroos-
took would harvest 1Qy000.000 bushels
Of potatoes. this fall. Eve believe that
to be a big estimate. There is no doubt
that if the rot keeps off that a big crop
will be harvested. About 100000
bushels would be nearer correct.
w. D. Snowman and family, who
have been visiting their parents, Mr..
and. Mrs. D. A. Snowman, the past
week. returned, Saturday,sto their home
in Ashland.
s.I PREsQUE ISLE.
The Robinson Company commenced
work Wednesday on the construction
Of another potato house, which will
connect some of their house exclusive
Of the fine new one just completed.
which is 176 feet by 40 feet, and built
in a most thorough manrier with stone
house ~ feet high for heating app
paratus) with that of Hon. T. H. Phair,
giving a frontage of 290tfeet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

Mass. is visiting at j. +. d. Iins-
more's.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Pierce or Pea
body, Mass, are at their cousins S, Mrs:
Clifton Doves.
Mrs. Alice Burgess is visiting az Eli
Workings.
A. Z. Shuman of the village dug
10 potatoes that weighed "A pounds and
ounces. P. S. Worthing also dug IL
that weighed II pounds and 6 ounces.
Who can beat that?
Clifton Dove bought a fine COW of
Leander Haskell last week.
Reuel Balloon is painting the inside
of the church. Services will be held at
Good Templars hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09
READFIELD.

Harry Smith from Boston has been
spending a few days at his fathers.
Amy Smith is teaching this term in
Manchester.
Mr.. Thurow from Canaan is teaching
the High school in this village. Kate
Pulsifer has charge of the primary.
L. H. Eaton from Portland. cabinet
maker and upholsterer, has been in
town for the past two months removal
ing old furniture: which he has done in
a very satisfactory manner. Many
have had very old pieces upholstered,
making heirlooms useful. Mr.. Eaton
goes to Mt. Vernon from here for a
brief stay.
Rev. Costello Weston preached in the
Universalist church, Sunday.
September days are sending the sum-
mer boarders homeward.
CENTER SIDNEY.
Mrs. Joseph Thoreau is visiting in
South Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Philbrick re-
turned to their home in Boston, Mon
day, after spending the summer in
town.
Frank Barnard and sister Addie
attended the Spiritualist Camp-meet-
ing at Lakewood, Madison. Sunday.
Charles Houghten, road commission
er of Sidney, has crew of men and
horses building the state road, in Sid
ney bog.
The barn. hay. horses and farm i'm
Elements owned by Mrs. Lee Ellis were
destroyed by fire, Wednesday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

Dedication of the soldiers monu-
ment in the North Sidney cemetery
will occur. Wednesday. Sept. 9Th. be-
tween the hours of and o'clock.
Miss Ruth Stevens of Cll1tohdale'
Mass, called on friends in town re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Fuller and daugh-
ter, Helen Sylvia. of Augusta were
guests over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Orrin Davenport.
Mrs. Bert Story with her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Lapham and grand
daughter, Miss Helen. who have been
spending the last three weeks at Or. h.
L. Johnson's, returned to their nome in
Taunton, Mass, Monday.
Miss Flora Bean with her nephew
Eminons and niece Catherine Iolmah'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

spent two days last week in WaterViiie
and Fairfield.
l.. G. Tilley, Will Colby, Miss Bertha
robbins and Miss Amy Clark went 10
Lewiston, Thursday, to attend the far.
Chas. 5. Blackey and nephew. Claude
Biackey of Campello are guests at A.
B. Moore's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

noon. Cause Of fire unknown. No in
Surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-09

The prudent buyer is anticipating
next winters wants now. ssiJin
New-York tribune., 1903-07-23
TOO COSTLY, SAYS MAYOR.
Would Veto Present Fifty-ninth-st.
Widening Plan.

Mayor Low refused TO sanction the plan for
widening Fffty-ninth-st-, to provide approach
for the new BlackwelTs Island Bridge, at the
meeting of the Board OF Estimate yesterday The
plan is to make the street east of Fifth-ave. to
Second-ave Of equal width with the street along
the park west of Fifth-ave. by widening it forty
feet
Ex-Controller Fitch, Emanuel Bloomingdale and
A. Crawford Chenoworth representing themselves
and other property owners. approved the plan and
declared that the would not exceed s. 100000
President Cantor moved that the plan be adopted.
Mayor Low objected and Controller Grout backed
him up.
Il firmly believe" Mayor Low said, that this
improvement will cost at least $1OOOO0O0 and prob
ably at least sl2OOO,OOO, and that it cannot be
worth that amount to the city to the neighbor-
hood. I believe the difficulties complained of could
be obviated by a plaza at Second-ave. which would
allow the crosstown traffic to spread to Fifty
seventh and Fifty-eighth SITS, and by cutting off
several feet from the existing sidewalk in Fifty
later and 1t may cost more IN the 1uture' put l
must be guided by my present Judgment. and 1
will not vote that the city pay SlOOOO,OOO for the
Mr. Grout voted no with the Mayor. President
Fornes voted aye with Mr.. Cantor and the preeSl-
dents Of The Bronx, Queens and Richmond Mr.
Swanstrom declined to vote and so the noes pre-
vailed
Mr. Cantor to meet the Mayors objections,
amended his resolution to read that the street be
widened twenty feet the north side. Again. the
ough presidents All indoTsed Mr Fornes's aye.
and the count would have shown the resolution
adopted Before the clerk could announce the vote
IF the resolution is adopted" he declared IT
shall veto it when it comes before me as Mayor:
Mr. Cantor moved a reconsideration and Mr..
Fitch addressed the board. He offered to present
the local board could be done for less than
S. 600 900 Mr.. Low agreed to hear any experts,
and the subject was made special order for
New-York tribune., 1903-07-23
swANsTRoM ANGRY AT CIRCUIT.
"YOu Can't Brighten Me-" Says BrOoklyn's
President to Controller.

The Board of Estimate yesterday declined to ac-
cede to the request Of President Swanstrom of
Brooklyn that he be permitted to accept bids and
award contracts to other than the lowest bidder.
Mr. SWanstrom explained that he wished to bar
James Jennings who has put in the lowest bid for
sewer construction in Brooklyn. His engineer had
reported that Mr.. Jennings dilatory in his
methods and the Superintendent of Sewers IN
Brooklyn, Mr.. Thatcher, corroborated the engineer
Counsel for Mr.. Jennings submitted list Of
fifteen inspectors in the department who had sig
nif1ed their willingness to testify in his behalf.
Mr.. Grout in explaining his vote against Mr..
Swanstrom. said the contract afforded full remedy
for the city in its penalty clause and that in the
contract under discussion the next lowest bidder to
Jennings asked $40 more.
the lowest bidder" said Mr.. Grout, IF you do it
will not be paid. l give you warning now that
shall ref'se.t to certify it
oh your warnings don't affect me-" Mr. Swan
strom retorted hotly. "They don't go with and
you know IT. You can't frighten me as you can
other people"
The Mayor raped with his gavel, and Mr.. Grout
made no reply. Later he had a peace talk with
Mr.. SWanStrOm.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-23
DR.. VIM. PRALL ELECTED WARDEN.
Albany Clergyman May Not Accept Office at
St. Stephens College, However.

Announcement was made yesterday Of the election
on Tuesday afternoon Of the Rev. DR. William Prall
rector of st. Pauls Church. Albany. to be warden
Of st. Stephens College, Annandale. The place is
vacant through the election Of the Rev. DR.. Law
renee T Cole to be president-rector OF Trinity
School, in this city. St Stephens College is under
the care of the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of
New-York As DR.. Prall refused the presi-
dency OF Hobart College Il is not certain that he
will accept this Office.
The Rev. DR.. PraIl is a OF Edwin T Prall
ex-Mayor of Paterson. N. ]. He is a member
Of the New-York and New-Jersey bars and once
served in the New-Jersey Legislature. He gave up
law, took religious orders, and has been rector of
Holy Communion Church, South Orange, and ST
Johns, the largest parish in Detroit He is a
member of the Holland, Huguenot and st. Nicholas
societies. of this city.