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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
AMUSE ENTS.
"OId Jed Prouty."

That there is no villain in "Old Jed
Prouty" does not lessen, but rather
hcightens the interest in Richard Gold
ems charming idyl, which will be the
attraction at the Opera house on Tues
day night Aug. IS. when "Old Jed
Prouty' and the rest ION EN- will
hold the boards. In fact no one could
breathe the same air as does "Old jed
and be a villain; for from Jed's face
there is reflected a spirit that Is self
sacrificing, pure, and from his heart
there flows an ever bubbling spring OF
tenderness. In the presence of this
kindly old man. we forget our VeXa-
tons, the worrying and the vanitles OF
this busting, hurley hurley world, and
are quoted and charmed not only by
his infectious smiles. but by the bright
influence of his quiet, and satisfied con-
tentment. In fact, Old Jed and the
rest "o.l 'em" do not seem STACEY. but
to many who have seen them, are real
living. human. That this engagement
will meet with success there scarcely
seems to DE a doubt. The seat sale
will open Monday, Aug. II, at 10 A. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
AS FROM THE DEAD.
Was Letter Which Mrs. George Dips
lock of Augusta Received 30

Like a letter from the grave was one
which Mrs George .Diplock of North
street, this city, received few days
ago. 1T was from brother whom she,
md all her relatives, had mourned az
dead for more than 80 years. 1t had
been their firm conviction that he was
one of the brave band which died
fighting with the gallant Custer on the
Little Big Horne, that morning in 1876,
when the painted red devils, under Sit
ting Bull. closed in upon and wiped
the entire command from off the earth.
They knew that the brother was with
Custer and from the time that he start
ed West, until the other day. when the
postman brought a letter no word had
been received from him.
1t was 33 years ago that George But
terrified Smith of Readfeld, came to
Augusta and started for Boston, bent
on enlisting in the regular army. Only
once after that did any of his people
ever hear from him until the present
summer. That once was when a friend
told his brother that he had enlisted
and gone West to join Custer in the
Black Hills. Then came the news of
the massacre and Smith was given up
for dead.
AS the days heightened out into
years the iirmer became the conviction
that he was dead, for it did not seem
possible that he could go all the years
without writing home a line to let
those who loved and cared for him
know where he was.
One day in the early spring the post
master of Readfield received a letter.
1t was from George Smith and it re-
quested information concerning his
family. The postmaster knew that
Mrs. Diplock lived in Augusta and
wrote to him, acquainting him with the
information.
Then it was that the letter which SO
surprised the Augusta lady, and which
made her so happy, was written and
posted. In this letter Smith gives a
short history of what he has done since
the time he left Augusta for Boston
He says:
ct enlisted at the recruiting office or
Portland street, Boston, and was sem
from there to Governors Island. New
York Harbor. From there was sem
West, with 200 men, having been made
u. s. Cavalry. under Custer 1t was &
& wild country, you may be sure. w
reached Fort Benton and from there
made long march to Camp Baker
where we joined our company.
WAS in the first campaign of q
with Custer and Stanley, in the Vel
lowstone. Again with Custer in '16
On the night of June 25, 1876, Custer
Terry and Gibbons held a council o
war and on the morning of the 26th
Custer started for the Rosebud. and w
went with Gibbons up the little Vel
lowstone.
$50. you see. we were very near Gus
ter at the time of the great fight. Say
great deal of Indian fighting and
assure you that the redskins were crue
and had no pity of white man.
Mr. Smith is the son of the lat
Thomas Smith of Readfield. He nov
has a stock farm, Is miles from Oak
land, California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
PROOF IN AUGUSTA.
Should be Decidedly More Convincing
to Augusta People than Testimony
from Utter. Strangers.


The statement which follows, like all
that have preceded it on this subject
is from Augusta 1t is not from some
distant corner Of the Union. Au-
gusta people cannot dispute testimony
like this:
Mr.. o. A. Miron of the police force
residing at So Washington street says:
For seven years or over 1 had more
OF less trouble from the lack of proper
action of my kidneys. The pains over
these organs at times We're severe ana
the secretions excessive. Learning
about Doan's Kidney Pills 1 procured
box at c. K. Partridge's Old he
liable drug store directly opposite the
postoffice. 1 derived great benent
from their use at once and in a snort
time the pains were ended. Doan s
Kidney Pills are an exceedingly Valu-
able remedy for the kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price on
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
fake no substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

That it rained in Augusta, last Sun
day afternoon, is not a piece of new
information, but very few, however
have any idea that it rained as hard
as one man says it did. This gentle
man. who never made any pretentlons
to being in the ranks of the Liars
Club, says that he started out seeing
the shower coming up, to get in some
hay. which he had out. Before he
reached the hay. the shower struck.
1t rained so hard, says he. that the
water could not run out between the
sides of the rack or through the cracks
in the bottom. and filled the rack up
full, so that he had to stand on the
top rail. Fortunately for him, he had
on eaulked Shoes, SO that he could re-
tain his place on the rail and still keep
his team moving. There is talk of taxi
ing a subscription to purchase him 4
belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Sawtelle are on
short trip to Sidney.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Crosby Bean of Ban
gor, were in the city for a short time,
Thursday
Miss Nellie Dean of Washington, D.
c., is the guest of Mrs. S. j. Hegarty,
Bradbury street.
John r. Boardman, wife and child of
Wakefield, Mass, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Clark.
Charlie Ferrari of the Augusta Fruit
Co., who went to Ocean Point from the
City hospital, is reported to be greatly
improved.
A. A. Soule, wife and children, re-
turned, yesterday, from a carriage
drive to Waterville, Fairfield and
SkoWhegan.
J. F.. Knox and daughters of Hart
ford, Conn., who are making d tour of
the State, were in Augusta, yesterday,
calling upon friends.
l.. d. Carver, State librarian, went to
Bangor, Thursday, on business. He
will visit the library at the University
of Maine before returning.
George Viewer, an old resident of
Augusta, but who now lives in Wind
sor, is in the city for short time,
visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. George H. Gilman of Houlton
was, in Augusta yesterday on her way
home from Portland where she had
been, called by the death of an aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Briggs of
Philadelphia, were calling upon
friends in Augusta, yesterday. Mrs.
Briggs was formerly Miss Nellie Bart
lett of this city.
David Owen, manager of the Opera
House, was best man at the Harris
Palmer wedding at the Winter
street Congregational church, Bath
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Merrill &C
companied by their grandchildren
Beatrice ard Merrill Bigelow, are
| stopping for a few weeks at Mrs. Bige-
| lows home at Riverside.
Philip NJ. Hayden who has been Wis
| iting friends in Castine has returned
to his home in this city. Mr. Hayden
has been appointed instructor in French
and Latin at Tufts college, where he
! graduated last June. and will enter
! upon his duties in September.
| Major e. B. Rucordson of the Boston
| Custom House is staying with Franz
/ White for a few days. Mr.. White il
| his brother-in-law. The Major is ac
companied by his wife and attended thu
reunion of the old Third Maine Regi
ment, at winthrop, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

The doughty warriors from winthrop
came to the city, yesterday, and after a
well-fought game defeated the Pettengill
Corner team. 1t was nip and tuck up to
the last inning when the Winthrop team
took a freak that they wanted to bat
harder, and ran in six scores on the local
boys. The features of the game were the
pitching and batting of johnson, and the
batting of Kinks and Ellis. AS the game
did not begin until nearly O'Clock II
was dark before it was over. The score:
PETTENGILL CORNER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

Deputy Sheriffs Morse and Bean and
Deputy Marshal Hanks started. about
5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, to visit
three places which were suspected of
dealing in liquor. They were armed
with warrants issued upon complaint
of a woman. Deputy Morse visited
the place of A. l.. Gaslin on Water
street, and found nothing. Deputy
Bean went to the establishment of
f. H. Gaslin, also on Water street,
and secured a small amount of beer.
Deputy Marshal Hanks visited the
place of Augustus Shoeppe on the East
side. and secured some beer and a
pitcher partially full of cider. The
beer which, was secured at F. Fl. Gas
Inns place will be sent to Prof. Robin
son, Bowdoin, for analysis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

About so couples from Augusta at
tended the dance at Among the Pines,
Craig's Point, last evening. Dennis
furnished the music. Miss Clara Wes-
ton of Boston gave some very gracefui
fancy dances. 1t was one of the largest
and best of the season. Another An
gusta party is planning to go out, next
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
WINTHROP.

Base on balls-By Perham, Gordon,
King Diamond Hit by pitched ball
Gordon, Diamond ,. Two-base hits
Hanks 3 kempton, Diamond. Wild
throws-Jackson 3. Strike outs-Perham
9. Johnson u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
CORNER STONE LAID.
The New Lincoln Street School Build
ing Now Underway.
Ceremonies Attending Were of Most
Informal Character.

An event Which was of great i'm
portance to future generations took
place in Augusta, Thursday afternoon
1t was the laying of the corner stone
of the new Lincoln street school house
There We're no formal ceremonies,
no great gathering of the people, only
few interested ones and the work.
men engaged in the work being pres
ent. But it was in keeping with the
spirit which caused the forming of
the Village School district, and which
has made it's work SO fruitful in the
years that it has existed; spirit
which has been to do that which would
result in the best education for the
yQung of Augusta.
That it has been a successful one,
all those who have watched it for
years, some almost from the day that
the district became a fact, is shown
by the strenuous opposition with
which they have met every advance to
do away with that method of handling
the schools. And so it was fitting that
the corner stone of the new temple
of learning should be laid without
pomp or great show.
On Thursday afternoon, there gath
cred, on the newly acquired school lot,
on Lincoln street, the members of the
board of directors of the Village dis
trict, Capt. Charles E. NASH Col
Frederick w. Plaisted and William c.
Boothby, and Principal M. P. Dutton
The work of laying the foundation
walls of the building had reached such
stage that it was time that the cor
ner stone, which was block of granite
21s feet wide by Az feet long and IS
inches thick, could be laid. On the
under side had been cut out a place
in which a copper box could rest.
This copper box was placed in po-
sition, and in it was placed a copy
of the Kennebec Daily Journal, the
New Age and the Maine Farmer, the
last city reports, last school reports,
state department reports for the pres
ent year, Maine Register. photographs
of the members of the last four grad
uating classes of the Smith Grammar
school, list Of the Masonic bodies of
the city, last report of the City hos
pital, program of the graduating ex-
ercises Rof the Cony High school, last
spring. list of the teachers of the dis
trict schools and the names of the
members of the city government.
When these had been placed in the
box, the cover was placed in position,
and the box sealed up, the stone was
lowered down in place and the exer-
icises were closed
4 On the front of the stone, which is
sat the northeast corner is cut the
date, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

Deputy Marshal B. o. Norton was IN
the city for a short time, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

The Village School district, by whom
this new school building is being
erected, was created in 1912 by the
joining together of two of the then
existing school districts on the West
side of the Kennebec river in the city
of Augusta. 1t is not a corporation,
but simply q consolidation of two of
the original school districts, possessing
authority to chose its own directors
and conduct it's business under the
general school laws of the State with
out interference of municipal authority
1t is, in short an instance of the sur
vival of the popular sovereignty in the
conduct of public schools.
Its business is transacted at a pub
lie meeting. just as the old town bust
ness was conducted, and every man has
word in the general discussion of
what is best for the district. The di-
rectors. who are elected annually, re-
ceive no pay, or practically none, for
the small sum of S25 per annum. which
is paid them, certainly would not COM
pensate them for the time and labor
cause of their interest in the we'll
fare of the schools. That the idea is
a popular one, is shown by the long
list of prominent citizens who have
served on the board. Then, too, this
board is nom partisan, and politics and
religion have no place in the manage
ment of the affairs of the school.
The reputation of the schools of the
district is second to none in the State,
which indicates that the plan has been
successful and all which those who
originated it could have expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14
Winthrop, "a; PettinsiIIs Corner, 6.

take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-14

Mrs. Sophie Smart and daughter.
Mrs. Carrie Hall of Quincy, Mass, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Lewis of JOY,
last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Austin and
child have been visiting his father, d.
+. Austin, and returned to his home, at
Chestnut Hill, Mass, Suffolk road, on
Monday.
w. T. Mace went to Lewiston, on
business. Monday.
Mrs. Young of West Paris, has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Sumner A.
dudley, the past week, and attended
church at this place, last Sunday. She
mas also been with her son. Rev. G. H.
1oung, paster of the M. E. church at
cornish, for while.
A. w. Brainard's grandson, Augusta
eross, from Colorado, is at his grand
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07

For Rent-Nice cottage, conyen-
lent 10 business and school. Apply
20 Il. ;. Webb. iO6
wanted-Any kind Of PLAIN or fan
cy sewing Apply 10 Mrs {, A.
Penn, Lear courthouse. %
Delicious-the Majestic sugnr-cur-
ed breakfast bacon aud hams. Sold
by all grocers la BRYAN. iu3
The largest line Of lawns, dimities
aud organizes are now being shown
at Wagner and Brandon's. lOi
Mrs. lack Wilson Of Waco went
10 Navasota yesterday after a visit
10 her sister, Mrs. T. Johnson.
White woolens for skirts. Mohair,
crepon, mistral, serge and others
lOi Wagner * Brandon 5
Black p. * black figured madras
and black basket cloth for wash
skirts az Wagner q Brandon's. i0i
j. l.. Edge has returned from Tyler
whore he went 10 look after tho In
tercsts Of his firm after the late fire.
Coulter's millinery surprises and
pleases all the ladies who have seen
IL. Ifyou have not call az once. lUi
Mating bought direct Of manu-.
facturer, and can save you money.
On sale at Wagner & Brandon's.
Buy the Majestic sugar cured
breakfast bacon and hams. They
are delicious. Sold by all grocers in
Bryan. los
A corset has much TO DO with the
ht Of your dress, therefore wear
Royal Worster Corsets. Sold only
by Webb Bros. lO3 los
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07

Your Easter suit will look best with
a pair OF our Douglas Patent Corona
Butcher shoes or Oxfords.
l0j Norwood.
We have just received "A line Of
Patent Kid Butcher OXfords for lit
tie boys. Also a swell lire Of Patent
Kid strap slippers for little girls.
i05 Norwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Edel Of Houston,
were in the city yesterday. Mrs.
Edel was the guest OF Mrs. samuel
Levy.
There was one addition 10 the men,
bership rolls at the close OF services
at the Methodist church Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Scott Field and Tom Field re-
turned % Calvert Sunday after vis-
IL 70 Judge and Mrs. Taliaferro and
Scott Field Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. ;. G. Sellers Of MILL
can, aud Mrs. V. r. lowers Of Buiia-
To- were visitors 20 Bryan sunday.
Mrs. lowers is a sister Of Mrs. Sell
lers.
The nice, sleek-looking horses you
see about town have been clipped.
Your horse will be- made TO look the
same way If you will send 20 Majors
Bros. stable. Oh
r. {. Colson has just returned re-
turned from lola and reports that
the farmers in North Grimes are do
ing nicely with their crops. Corn Is
up and looking we'll.
Black, navy and gray etamiue for
skirts at Wagner and Brandon's l0i
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07
HAT q. SCHEDULE.
Local Nes0E

Majors Bros. for horse clipping. 03
Linnen tissues at Wagner & Bran
don's. i0l
a. w. wnkerson Is visiting in
Austin.
Miss Hattie Webb is visiting in
Marlin.
II. @. Tabor returned from Waco
yesterday.
Herschel Baker has returned from
WaXahachie.
All silk grcuadine 9Oc at Wagner
a Brandons iui
Mr. Koolsch Of Kurtcn was in tho
city yesterday
Prof. a. NJ. Ferguson returned to
Austin Sunday
J. r. Smith Of Reliance was in the
city yesterday.
Jas. o. Kernole arrived sunday
from Anderson.
Mrs. $. H. Hickman returned TO
Hearne Sunday.
Have you secu those ultra swell
Hats at Webb Bros. los 1906
A large line Of mattings at Wag-
ner a. Brandon's.
Fred Goodson was here from limp
son the past few days.
Misses Mae aud Arrio Cole are yis-
itlng az Mineral Wells.
Lining silks for otamiue skirts at
Wagner q Brandous 100
-. 4. Buchanan of Beaumont,
spent Sunday IN the city.
Star Mineral Wells water ON sale
at McDougald's drug store. DR.. r.
II. Harrison, agent. dii2
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07
z e "a e Fl "a "a e "a FL e e z,

Have your horses clipped at Ma
bors Bros. stable. B
Special pains with children's hair
cuts. Simmons and Geue. lOi
dr. Geo. K. Tabor aud little son
arrived from Austin yesterday.
Killarney homespun for skirts on
ly Poe and Wagner a Brandon's iOi
Embroidered chiffon for evening
wear OF Wagner q Brandon's iOi
Don't forget the black crepe De
cheue at Wagner d Brandons iUi
Another shipment OF lining silks,
only 3sc az Wagner a Brandon's. 90
Big shipment Of mattings just
received at Wagner q Brandon :
Mr.. aud Mrs VIM. Kirlicks Of
Hearne were visitors 10 Bryan sun
day.
This il the week TO buy your Easter
suit. We can please you. Webb
Bros. iO8 i05
Black, white and colored grena-
dimes only isc. at Wagner a Bran
don's 100
FOR RENT-Five-room cottage
near graded school. Apply TO W. o.
sanders. iO5
ID. ). Hart and family left yester-
day for san Antonio TO spend the
summer.
Col A. NJ. Rhodes Is at home after
a weeks business trip through north
Texas
Regular meeting Of the knights Of
Pythias tonight. Work in rank Of
knight
Mother Mary Joseph Of the Ursu-
line Academy went 20 Galveston
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Carson OF the
College community were In the city
yesterday.
When ordering breakfast bacon
and hams, be- sure TO get the Males
tic-best Ou earth los
\ large assortment of medallious.
black and white ornaments at Wag-
ner q Brandons iOi
Miss Sallie Yardley has returned
to Wheelock after a visit 10 Miss
Kate Lawrence.
Mr. and Nrs. Seth Kinney and
Miss Jennie Boyett came up from
Houston yesterday.
The best quality, and lowest price
ia black crepe de chene at Wagner
q Brandon's 100
DIR. j. l.. Fountain returned TO Aus
tiu yesterday 10 attend the extra
session of the Legislature.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07

wncn me great progeny comes into
actual possession " LAs uaiIsd SSa'eS'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07

go, .,,,,. uont. ianueu lU uiuw miaa
Grant 10 70 ashore for a few minutes
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-07
Lac. y. SCHEDULE.

- o. u y y ~ I'd = III
No. Observation-Disclosures
ger Leaves .. .........A:2j p. m.
lMakes close connection with main Inns
AG. y. going east and west.
No. iOl-South bouud-Pass.u-
ger-Arrives .......... 7:l6 p. m.
Leaves next morniugl... Sam.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-03-12

\ near relation Of the late Baron
MUnchausen on the maternal side.
hneaIIy descended from Ananias anu
Sapphire, was telling party OF friends
about freeing q bun buffalo In one Of
the great trees Of California
THAT story lacks likelihood re-
marked the man who knous every
thing, like SO many other men. "The
buffalo belongs to the rurnimaBt fam
fly, has fOur or Eve stomachs and
walks on hoofs. IT has no claws at all
and could no more climb n tree than a
Jersey cow"
AS a general proposition you are
right, said the story teller. with per
fectly unrufIied mien, but this case
was quite exceptional We we're after
the buffalo with four OF the most
vicious dogs that / ever knew. One
was boar hound, one a great dane.
one psovie. or wolfhound, and the
other registered bulldog, with jaws
Ike wrought iron. Well, they brought
the buffalo to bay at the foot Of the
big tree and pressed him 50 blamed
hard that be just had to climb. That
was his only salvation. New York
Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-03-12

ing mast Of needs be based upon
Inventions. This IN exasperating,
hut they will have 10 bear il. Web
ster World.
Who was the author of the inven-
tionsg Was it Anderson,A rctander
OF the World As to the fault find
ing, il has all been on the part Of
the World. IT found fault because
it could not get the exact meaning
We have explained now, il says ''this
is exasperasiHg but they viii have TO
bear il. !" We haze failed to dis
cover the exasperating conditions.
In fact, ths positions weuld have to
be reversed, for the Reporter and
FSrmer 10 experience any exaapera-
tion No further aIlusion TO the
court matters would have been made
through these columns had not the
World invited the discussion, which,
II for its own information and the
benefit Of its readers it had made a
little more thorough investigation
it would not have invited
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-03-12
a Rigid Dutch Inv.

More than 200 years ago the Dutch
rulers of Ceylou. anxious to retain the.
monopoly of the precious spice for
which that island is famous. enacted a
law which made 1t a capital offense TO
buy or sell the wild Jungle cinnamon.
then the only sort known. The plants.
wherever found, We're held to be the
property of the state. Ii shrub
chaneed to spring up In mans door
yard. he could neither destroy nor use
1t under severe penalties. Things are
happily different now.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-03-12
Ln,I.h Entertnlnmcnt..

In the palrny days of the French
monarchy sumptuous entertainments
OF royalty were not uncommon. To
entertain queen for week the Comte
d'Artois rebuilt. rearranged and refur.
nished his castle from threshold TO tu-.
ret. employing 600 workmen day and
night. The Marshal de Soubise re-
ceived Louis Ky. as his guest for a
day and night at cost of 100000. II
bear" said his majesty to the marshal,
who owed millions. that you are In
debt" II will inquire of my steward
ard inform your majesty replied the
host. hiding yawn behind his hand