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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
Harvey.Cooper.

At the Baptist parsonage, Saturday
evening at s o'clock. Mr.. George Fred
Harvey and Mrs. Della ]. Cooper, both
of this city, were united in marriage
by Rev. w. D. Plummer. Mr.. Harvey
is Unknown in this city, and their
many friends unite in extending con-
gratulatiOns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
CASTRO RESIGNS.
Continued from page -

ed, Jan. 4, regarding the report, then
current. that he intended to abdicate or
resign the Presidency of Venezuela, he
replied: You are at liberty to say that
l have fought during two years to re-
tain the supreme power which was
vested in me by the people of Vene-
zuela. will no more abdicate than 1
will resign"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Rev Calvin Sylvestre Whitfield pastor
o. Jonn Wcstley Zion church at Attlebaro
was, saturday, placed under $500 bonds
for trial at the April term Of the rram5
Jury; He was tried on the charge Of cor, Z !
fmltting felonious assault upon Mis-.
ter of John Roberts. usn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Hamilton &, Co. have a cargo of
about 800 tons of coal en- route. The
schooner left New York some time ago,
and is expected in the Kennebec at any
time. 1t is said that the price per ton
for this coal will not be far from IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Another search and failure to find
any Intoxicating liquors was made,
Saturday afternoon, when Deputy
Sheriff Summer Soule of this city,
Deputy Sheriff Charles Carson of Ran
dolph. and City Marshal F. e. An,
drews searched Frank Jackins' restau-
rant on Water street. A thorough
search of the premises resulted in the
finding of nothing contraband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The burial service over the remains
of Wesley, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mignault, was held at the
cemetery, Saturday afternoon, by Rev.
Walter Canham, pastor of the Metho-
dist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

C. E. Tayntor & Co., shipped four
carloads of mausoleum work to New
York, last week, and has about 40 cars
of similar work ready for shipment.
This company has employed the usual
winter crew of cutters and recently
started another fire. There is prom
Using outlook for the summer and it is
altogether probable that many more
men will be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

a double quartet has been organized to
sing at the methodist church the remain
der of the year. 1t is composed of Mrs
Florence T.. Taggart and Miss Lena
Young, soprano; Mrs. Ella Bell and Mrs.
Rose Plummer, Alto NJ. e. Edwards and
John Maxwell, tenor, and Elmer b. Cor
don and r. Berry, bass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
CARD.

to refund the money on 60 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II IL
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
F. K. Courtemanche, c. X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin. Augusta
J. G. Houlehan. g. h Beane,
jackson Bros, ChA9. Ward Il CO.,
Gardner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

: A meeting OF the Alcott Debating
Club will be held Wednesday, at 4.15 p.
M. at the Congregational parsonage.
Resolved. That A City Should Own Its
Water. Works" will be the question
that will be argued on the affirmative
by Misses Ruth Robinson and Frances
Baisersand on the negative by Misses
Madeline Edwards and Mildred
Stephenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

| Mrs. e. c. Douglass and son Carl ar
river home, Saturday evening. from a
weeks visit to relatives in Brighton
Mass. Mrs. French remains for long
err visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Walter Hawkes., secretary of Y. M.
c. A. work at Rockport, was the guest
of his sister, Mrs. George F. Morse,
over Sunday. He paid a short visit to
VaSSalboro, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
Boston Loneshoremen Mean Business

Boston, March 22.-The Boston
Longshoremens Trade Council, to-
night, appointed a committee to wait
upon the agents and ask for a confer
ence on or before Thursday next, in
the hope of averting a possible strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Ardelle r. Fitzpatrick, precep-
tress of Coburn Classical Institute, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Fitzpatrick, for the spring va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
AN EXPLANATION
Why an Amendment to the Water Bill
Was Made.

The following letter, which appeared
in Saturday nights Reporter-Journal
will explain itself:
Augusta, Me-. March q. 1908.
TO the Citizens of Gardiner:
AS curious rumor is in circulation
in regard to the amendatory bill drawn
by myself to correct O doubt in the
Gardiner Water District bill. I beg
leave to state the facts. The original
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The Journal is informed that Judge
A. D. Knight and b. r. Warner have
their peas planted and look for mess
or two this side of the Fourth!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Preparations are being made for min
strel show of local talent, to be given in
few weeks. The affair Is under the
mana ement of ii. e. Gale and A. IL.
XNahh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Several boys have rushed the swim
ming season by a cool dip in the waters
of the stream. but 1t cannot yet be said
that the sport is yet generally enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vaughan ex-
pect to return to Lynn, Mass, this
week. They have a large number of
friends who will wish them much sue
cess in the Shoe City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Lillian Chandler has returned to
take charge of her school in Millinocket,
after a short vacation spent at her home
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Morse returned
home, Saturday evening, from Lisbon
Falls, where they were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
Chicago Carriagemakers to Strike.

Chicago, March ga thousand car
rage and wagon makers will strike. to-
morrow, unless their demands for rec
ognition of the union and an increase
of wages of IL 1-2 per cent. shall be
granted by the manufacturers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

A special service was held at st. Mat
thew's Episcopal church, last evening.
The vested choir of Christ church, Car
diner, took part in the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

L. c. Jones has been making extern
sive repairs and improvements in his
barber shop in Depot square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The Sophomore class of the High
school will present their comedy, "a
Box of Monkeys" the first of the spring
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Nellie Mansell is afflicted with a
mild attack of scarlet fever at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Patten
on Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mrs. II. e. Cobb and daughter. Miss
Florence. returned. Saturday evening.
from a visit with friends in Bath and
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Charles Vaughan recently presented
some very interesting books to the IL
brary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Edith Harrington will be able
to resume her duties as teacher at the
Old South school, this morning, after
a short illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
NATIONAL HOME.

Henry Negravel returned to camp, Sun
day, from a visit to Jersey City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Gen. n. M. Curtis of New York, assist
ant inspector general. is making an Off
cial visit to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Florence Blake has accepted a
position at the Vickery & Hill publish
ing house at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

A meeting of Eureka Rebekah Lodge,
Tuesday evening, the degree will be
worked on several candidates and the
attendance of all the members is re-
ouaSfed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The city schools will close, this week,
for the spring vacation, which will be
shorter than usual, owing to the pro-
longed winter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Ernest F. Clason has returned from
visit with friends at Bates College
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The millinery store of Miss M. G.
Coughlin Is being renovated and re-
paired. 1t will present a very neat APP
pearance when completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

David McVey has reported for duty
from an extended furlough to New Bed
ford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Langmaid & Aldrich have retired
from the wood business, owing to the
scarcity of wood and the high prices
which prevail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

H. H. Stinson was at home from Bos-
ton, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet, Wednesday after
noon. with Mrs. A. j. Burns, Beech
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The ladies' of the Current Events
Club will meet this week, with Mrs. A
S. Chadbourne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

A meeting of the directors of the
Board Of Trade and the fair entertain
.,ent committee will be held, this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Railroad Commissioner Parker Spot.
ford went to Boston on a business trip
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mr. Robinson of the firm of Wood, Rob
inson & Co. of Auburn, was in town, Fri-
day and visited his father, Abel Robinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Nellie Abbott and little Mark
Alexander. the infant son of D. K. Jew
ell, are making a visit to Dixfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Harvey Winslow and Dan Munro ar
rived. Saturday, from Bowdoin College,
Brunswick, for a visit at their homes
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Osmar Sumner of Damaris ptta, was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. J. Sumner, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Helen Stobie of Waterville. is
the guest in this city OF Miss Edith
Hodgkins. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Sanborn of Augusta, presided at
the Old South organ, Sunday, in the
absence of the regular organist, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mayor Fuller is recovering from his
attack of the grip, but will not be able
to go out for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

John Putnam Of Boston, has been
visiting his brother, DR.. +. Nj. Putnam,
in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Another special meeting of the city
government, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mrs. Cynthia Taylor of Waterville
is the guest of Miss Sylvina Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The Old South League will meet with
Mrs. Charles H. Wells, this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

s. Lee Woodman has returiieo nome
from Westbrook Seminary ior TWO
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Hazel Morrison is visiting
friends and relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

c. Everett Beane has returned from
business visit in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Henry Richards returned, Saturday.,
from a business trip and visit in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Mrs. +. 8. Newbert has returned
from a visit with relatives in Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

A new clothing store mas Deeh opened
on Main street under the iialiie VI Inc
Winthrop Clothing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Harry Lewis of Bowdoin College
passed Sunday at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

The Dowager Empress of China has or
dered an appropriation OF 500. 600 taels to
be made for the Chinese representation
at the st. Louis Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
WINTHROP.

Augustus House and family are moving
| to WAYNE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Bertha McClench, who is sojourning in
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Hattie Weston has returned from
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
HALLOWELL.

Frank S. Wingate is housed with 6
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

ham, N H., Friday for a visit to her
home in Winthrop Center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
SOLD BY

SOLD BY
Locke & Hewett,
F. L. Weber,
Geo. D. Haskell,
Merrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigh.
AUGUSTA.
r. M. N0yes,
J. e. Cunningham,
VIM. M. Wood & Son,
H. A. Fuller,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Ladd,
GARDINER.
Charles H. Clary,
HALLOWELL.
e. l.. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
J. S. Light,
WATERVILLE.
A. X. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WINSLOW.
AND ALL LEADING GRoCERa.
FETAL PRICE Barrel, $500; HALL Bsrsl, SITS
AN. Bag, zoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23

Miss Winnie Briggs returned from Cor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-23
Daily kenneber Journal
GARDINER.

Journal's Telephone Call. 26.H
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
BOUND TO MISCALCULATE
AS TO MILLENIAL TIME

JefferSonville, Ind, June 3. - sam
Jones, colOred. Is an itiuerant preach
er, whose abode is the Clark county
Door farm. He is harmless. and is al
lowed to circulate from one place to
another. making strange prophecies
and delivering sermons. Recently he
prophesied that the world would come
to an end Oh the Sd day of June,
and Il number of the inmates prepared
ascension robes for the occasion.
On the morning of the Sd those
inclined to skepticism We're content TO
keep their heavenly garments near at
hand. while n few, more under the
spell of Jones, went so far as to don
their garments and sit in patient eX-
pectation for the millennium. Jones
says that he made a miscalculation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
HONOR TO BouRKE COCHRAN
Granted the Freedom of the Town by tho
Corporation of Sligo, Ireland
Makes Speech.

Sligo, Ireland, June S.-The muni-
cipal corporation has granted the free
dom of the town to Bourke Cochran,
of New York. who delivered an ad-
dress upon the future economic devel-
opment of Ireland, in the course of
which Cochran predicted that the ISL
and would become the clearing point
for all products between America and
Europe, because only on the west coast
of Ireland were there harbors capable
of accommodating the great vessels of
the future, which he believed would
reach a tonnage of $4,000.
He was confident, he said that a
day of great Industrial development
was dawning for Ireland, and that
there was many evidences Of the coun-
try's coming prosperity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
TO TEST STATE LAW
AS TO INSURANCE RATES

DeS MoineS. Ia. June S.-The insur-
ance companies have instituted suit in
the fedral court in this place against
State Auditor Carroll for the purpose
of having the Iowa law against rate
agreements declared unconstitutional
The suit is brought bv the Greenwich
Insurance company ct al.
The suit goes to the essence of the
Iowa law, which forbidS the making
of agreements or compacts to fix rates
or arrange schedules of commissions,
andis intended to prevent combinations
to eliminate competition. The line Of
attack follows that of the Nebraska
case where a similar statute patterned
afer he Iowa law was by Judge Nc
PherSon declared unconstitutional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
MORE FACTS ABOUT
THAT FRISCO FAILURE
Involving the Grain Firm of Epping-
er 81 Co. and $1,35O,-
900 Debts.

San Francisco, June S.-Eppinger &
Co., of this city. one of the greatest
grain firms in the United States, has
failed. The liabilities will probably
soar into the millions. The firm did Il
tremendous business in grain trading,
warehOLsing, controlled vast stores Of
grain in storage plants, bought crops
of entire counties in advance. owned
steamships and maintained branches
in all parts of Europe. When the crash
was announced on the exchange it
created the widest excitement.
4 meeting of creditors was held, at
the conclusion of which Henry Ach. at
torney for the firm, issued the follow
ing statement: AT Il meeting of credi-
tors held in my office it was shown by
the books of the firm that the liabilities
were in the neighborhood of $1,350,-
600. The assets, consisting principally
of lands, wheat and general personal
property, are placed at 100000. Nearly
all of the creditors are partially or
wholly secured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
SUGAR IN THE COMBINE
Second Stage of the Development OF Trust
Methods in the Beet Sugar
Busfnegs,

Lansing, Mich, June S.-The manip-
ulation of the beet sugar producing
properties of Michigan is now in its
second stage There are now nearly
a score of immense beet sugar manu-
factories in the state which were orig
inally built by local capitalists, and it
is estimated that upward of $15,O00,000
of Michigan money went into these en-
terprises.
Many of the original stockholders are
now out of the business, and the facto-
ries are in the hands of combinations
controlling two or more plants. The
third stage in the manipulation of the
plants will be reached when the Have
meyer interests obtain control of the
business, as they have commenced to
do. Already majority or the stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
ACTRESS IN TANGLE
AND ALL OVER A MAN
Laura Biggar is Sued for 100000
Damages by Mrs. Charles @.
Hendrick.

New York, June S.-AnOther' chap
ter was added to the romantic history
of Laura Biggar. when an order of
arrest was signed by Justice Dickey
in the supreme court, Brooklyn, direct
ed against DR.. Charles c. Hendrick,
whose wife is suing for a limited di-
YOrce. A summons was issued in 4
suit brought by Mrs. Hendrick against
Laura Biggar for 100000 damages
for alienation of her husbands affec-
tionS.
Mrs. Hendrick says: ''At this time
l saw him and begged him to return to
me and he stated that he loved Laura
Biggar and that he was going to get
a good share of her money. He also
said that she was going to pay him
well and that if L would keep quiet he
would keep the children and me COM
Portable, but that she was going to
take him to one of the westerH states.
He further told me that the two were
going to leave the state forever as soon
as Laura Biggar got her money out of
the estate
Mrs. Hendrick says she understands
that Laura RiGgar settled her claim
against the Bennett estate for $500,
600. Her husband, she says, is living
in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
OUT OF JOINT
FROM QUEER CAUSE
Girl Loses Her Head While Combine e
Her Hair, With Disastrous
Results.

Omaha, June S.-Standing before a
mirror combing her hair, Miss Gussie
Mass, a stenOgrapher. gave her head
toss and dislOcated her neck. She
thought little of the accident at the
time and went down to her work. She
carried her head on one sideand laugh
ingly told her employers that she had
a "crick in her neck" BY and by
she began to suffer considerable pain
and, becoming alarmed, summoned DR..
Matthews. The latter called other sur
geOnS in consultation.
Miss Mass was taken home and
there two surgeons, with the assist
ance of two other strong men. succeed
ed in stretching the ligaments of the
neck sufficiently to allow the cervicaI
Yertebrae to slip back into place. The
surgeons say that Miss Mass narrow
ly escaped death. for had the disloca-
tion occurred one joint lower it would
have severed the spinal cord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
LIGHTNING HITS sPIRE
OF CLEVELAND CHURCH

Cleveland, June 8.-Lightning struck
the spireOf st. PauFs Episcopal church.
at the corner of Euclid and Case ave-
nues, during a heavy storm. The spire
was practically demolished, while two
large blocks of stone crashed
through the roof of the church, caus-
ing damage to the extent of several
thousand dollars.
The Hanna Mccormick wedding is
scheduled to take place at the church
next Wednesday, and for time it was
thought other arrangements would
have to be made. Investigation showed
that repairs could be made and no
change in the wedding arrangements
would be necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-08
HERE'S NOVELTYIN
WAY OF RACE WAR
just Divorced Couple Have a Sprint
for Their Recent
Home.

Elkhart, Ind. June S.-An exciting
race occurred here when Mrs. Karl
Mast. wife of prominent musician
who had been granted decree OF di-
vorce. and her husband both rushed
from the court room to see which could
arrive first at the residence and take
possession.
They both boarded the same street
car, jumped off at the same moment,
rushed up the yard side by side and
reached the top step of the porch at
the same moment, where they struggled
as to who should first open the door.
Neighbors joined in, some siding with
the woman and some with the hus-
band. Finally a compromise was ef-
fected, Mrs Mast taking charge up
stairs and Mast downstairs.