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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
STATE NEWS.
KENnEBEC.
EAST READFlELD.

Word has been received here that the
death of Mrs. Abbie Townsend Libby OF
Pi1tsfield, occurred recently at her
home in that place. Mrs. Libby lived
in the family of ]. r. Mayo in this place
in her younger days, and will be re-
membered as Abbie Reynolds. She was
an excellent alto singer in those days
and is kindly remembered by a large
circle OF friends.
Miss Alice B. Smith of Somerville,
Mass, is visiting friends in this place
for few days. The family have pur-
chased a residence in Medford, where
their future home will be.
Mrs. James Marson Of Augusta, was n
visitor at Mrs. II. j. Holmes, last week.
c. Towle of Winthrop, finished II.
HansOn's haying last Saturday.
LiTCHFIELC PLAINS.
Owing to the danger from scarlet
fever, no services We're held at the
Plains church, Sunday.
Miss Angie V. Roberts came home
from Augusta, Saturday.
More than an average crop of hay
will be harvested in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Charles Whiting and NJ L. Merrill
We're arrested. late Sunday afternoon
on Bangor street, on complaint OF
Roscoe Penney, for miSusing horse
belonging to Mr. Penney. and were
brought before the municipal court
Yesterday morning. Mr. Penney was
present. and in his testimony. stated
hired n team of him. Sunday afternoon
for the purpose of going to Island park
but late in the afternoon he had re-
coivnd 4 telephone message that TWO
mon had Il horse answering to the
description Of the one he had let 70
Whiting. out near Pettengill's corner
and were misusinG him. Mr.. Penney
hitched up another team, and taxing
two officers with him. started out, ana
found his team, and the two men
named above, on Bangor street shu
also in the buggy jug containing
cider. The men and jug were taken "
the station. and the team was taken
home. the horse showing evidences Vi
having been overdriven and also bealel
with n whip. Mr.. Penney also sta'ea
that the men had been drinking
Writings testimony was not OF NM
tcrial value to himself and the Judse
imposed fine of $40. for cruelty
animals. From Merrilrs testimony
did not appear that he had mach 10 ~
with the case. and the judge ordered
continuance until n later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

movement is on foot among the
members of the old First Maine cav
airy, for the survivors of that gallant
regiment to turn out as a mounted or
SANITATION in the big parade of the q.
A. r.. at the national encampment at
Boston. i'm August. and to carry the
regimental battle flag. Considerable
correspondence has passed between the
survivors of the regiment living in this
state and those in Massachusetts. look
ing to that end. and it has been sug-
gested. I'm case that such arrangements
are completed. that each man take
with him any sabre carbine. or other
paraphernalia which he may have
that was used in the civil war, which
would add much to the attractiveness
OF this feature of the parade. If the
arrangements are completed, it Is hoped
that every member of the regiment
VIII make an effort to participate. Au-
gusta members of the regiment are
Col. l.. r. Hill, Hon. :. w. Lane, Geo.
doughty and Ellison Gilbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

showers of the past two weeks have
started the grass to growing.
Misses Bertha and Elizabeth TObey,
who passed week with their uncle,
Fred Tnbey, returned to their home in
Auburn, Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. F. L. Tozier, who have
been visiting relatives in this vicinity.
have returned to their home in Wash
burn.
;. Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Wheeler called
on friends here a few days ago.
Attic Sawyer is staying with Miss
Nye for, Il few weeks.
Matte Tobey returned from her
school in Sidney few days ago.
SMiTHFiELD.
Master; Henry Richard of Brockton,
Mass. is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Chaun-
ccy Warren.
Roy Cunliff was in town, Sunday
Mrs. c. S. Mills of Belgrade. was the
guest of her sister. Mrs. A T. Holmes,
Sunday. 4.r
Raspberries are very plentiful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

In the Journal Of July Z, in an item
regarding the introduction of the heat
ing plant i'm the new MeOnian block, n
mistake was made in stating that the
Gannett residence was fitted for steam
heating by the same firm which is pip
ing the new block The system in the
Gannett residence was installed by J.
II. Cosan & CO., Of this city, and that,
with the plumbing, is probably one of
the most elaborate jobs in the state.
Mr.. Cogan has since installed very
fine heating plant in Mr.. Gannetts new
greenhouse, and also in his stable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The management Of the A. w. & G.
Hallway are to make extensive i'm
provemrntS on the bridge Leading from
the north shore Of Cobbosseecontee to
Island park. and are now hauling
plank, preparatory to commencing the
work. The height Of the bridge will be
raised TO above high water mark with
split stone from the Hallowel quarries,
which will furnish the foundation for
the stringers to rest upon, and the
bridge will be covered with two-inch
plank. The structure will be 312 feet
in length, with a width of L. feet. and
will be an improvement that will be ap-
preciated by all who visit the park.
In addition to building the bridge, the
company will also put up covered
Platform at Island park siding, which
will be 30 feet long and 70 feet wide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, who have
been passing a few weeks at Monhe-
gun, arrived home, Saturday night. and
have moved out to their cottage. at
CobbosseecOntee. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith have been benefited by their
trip to the seashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Peter Rancourt, who sustained had
cut on the head. Sunday, by jumping
from a high retaining wall, on North
ern avenue, was as comfortable as
could be expected, yesterday. The
wound was dressed by DIR. Gaudreau,
yesterday morning, and a number OF
stitches taken to close it, and If no
complications result, the man will re-
cover r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Among the recent intentions of mar.
rage to be recorded ut the office Of IN,
city clerk. are the following: Thomas
Jenness ana Marion Guenette of Au-
gusta; Arthur Jenncss and Olivine
LaBonte. same: Alex Jolicoeur and
Desilda Blanchette, same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

MRS. CRAM, cLAIRVoYANT, CAN
be consulted on health or business. Ref
erences from leading business people.
Hours 10 A. M. to 10 p. NJ. Cases taken
by mail: 3 Capitol St. near river, An
gusta, Maine. julyidlw'
ATLANTIC HOUSE, OCEAN POINT.
opens for business July 1st Excursionists
can get good dinner for 75c: c. r.
Hoxie. Prop. june2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
New Advertisements To.n.,

For saIe-uouse
Lost-Eye glasses.
Notice to contractors
Auction sale at Gardiner.
*. W. Soule. The Hustler"
r. Il. Davis K Co.-Clothiers.
Notwithstanding Waitress
l.. w. Peaslce. Tailor, Gardiner
TO l-ct-House. No. II Noyes place
buckley Il Goodrich-CIosinc ont .c,,u
For Sale-The +. A. Stout Fs-
Agency. rum
Wanted.Boarders. Mrs. D. w Fl..u
Ocean Point. d1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Hly-time, that season of the wear
most dreaded by housekeepers. has az.
rived. Yesterday, throughout the city
workmen were engaged in stretching
netting beneath ornamental ceiling,
and over plate mirrors to keep out the
dipterous pests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
SOMERSET.
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Samuel Davis is visiting at
Browning Gllfords.
Miss Nellie Atwood is visiting friends
IN Hinckley.
Amos o. Bickford visited in Belgrade,
Saturday
George w. Huff is harvesting the
hay on the town farm. ..1,.5
Alfred Curtis of Moscow. is visiting
friends in this place.
A party of young PEOPLE attended the
theatre at Lakewood, Thursday even
ing.
Thomas w. Bartiey and family of
Jacknmn, arrived in town. Friday, hav-
ing driven through by team in order
that he may cut the hay or his place
here.
A lawn party at the home of Wi.
liam Wentworth. in homer of i,:s son
Thomas of Michigan, took place, last
ThuI sday evening. The evening was
pleasantly passed in playing games and
singing. Refreshments of zee cream,
cake, bananas and lemonade were
served. Mr.. Wentworth departed. Fri
day morning. having passed week 8
vacation at home.
Rev. r. b. Merrill of Skowheean.
PREACHED in Union church. Sunday at
2.30 o'clock.
Earle Goodwin Is visiting at his
gran pa er *. Mr. and Mis-. Alfan G.
GO1dW ms. ..
Miss Nora Goodwin left, Monday
morning, for Monument Beach,. Mass.
where she is to have a POSITION as
waitress in the "Norcross," tbfs sea-
son.
Many farmers in this vicinity :Ga,e
commenced haying. The grass is re
ported to be somewhat shorter than
last wear. while help is scarce and
nricaS high - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
Special Advertisements

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head q WANTED. FOR SALE, TO
LET; LOfsT, &c, will he inserted once
for 15 cents and s cents for each subse-
quent Insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending by mail remittance Of postage
stamps should be made with order al
count for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The Sunday school of the Green
Street Methodist Episcopal church win
make an excursion TO Island Park, this
morning, leaving the city on the 90
car. The day will be spent at the park
and good time is anticipated. II i,
expected that the party will number IS
or 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Those desiring to contribute clothing
FOR the worthy poor excursion will con-
fer a favor by leaving same at Mrs.
Augusta Peva's. No. ~ Gage street. on
any day before July Is, or at the w.
G. T. u rooms. July 16, II or 10. BY
dropping n card to the above address.
clothing will be called for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Cards We're issued, Monday, from the
headquarters of the Third Maine Iegi-
mental Association, in this city, an
nouncing the Both annual reunion of
the association, which will be held at
room q, English High school. Mont
gomery street. Boston, on Tuesday
morning, Aug. 16, during the national
encampment week of the G. A. r. The
reunion is held at that time in order
that advantage may be taken of the
low rates of fare which will be granted
to the members of the G.. A. II. The
meeting will be called promptly at 3
o'clock. A. NJ, in order to finish all
business before the parade starts. and
during the cool part of the day. Every
comrade Of the old regiment is request
ed to he presept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The total number of workmen. thrown
out Of employment In the last twenty
wears on account of strikes is estimated
at s. los G9A and a loss in wages of over
a quarter of billion of dollars. More
than 1T go establishments were involved.
There was an average loss of $i6 to each
person involved.S New York came first in
the number OF Strikers. and Pennsylvania
second. the former having over 200O0 and
the latter having over lS,09 strikes. The
coal industries experienced more strikes
than any other. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Daniel True Of Windsor, is at his
home In that town. suffering from very
serious injuries. which resulted from
his being thrown fron buggy, Friday
evening. Mr. True. with his wife. was
out driving, when the horse SHE'D at
something, overturning the carriage,
and throwing the occupants to the
ground. Mrs True vas uninjured, but
her husband, who is a very heavy man.
fell on his hip. on a pointed rock,
wrenching hfs hip badly and also sus-
tanning internal injuries Of very
serious nature. Drs. Ridley Of Wind
sor. ard Earle of China, were called,
and the injured man was removed to
his home. lie is still a great sufferer.
and it " i'll be n iong time before he Will
he able to be AROUND again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
Daily ktnntbtc JciIraz
Cards Of Thanks, OBITUARY ro.,.

'Onituary notices. -.
buttons OF respect, etc, wiH n
enafeea az the rate Of ten cent? NJ
five cents.
All advertising, announcements \
tertainments, whose object =
raising OF money. will be charr.d b
the rate OF fifteen cents lin.
Advertising notices, news form ,,,n
excluded from our local column.
cept suoh as refer to advertise. =
cupying space In our advs,.,.s Il.
columns. and will be run urs.
separate head on one of the io.',
pages.
Subscribers who fail to rece,v. -
Journal promptly will confer q e.
by notifying the office immed,s,.s'S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Mrs. Thomas Treatments in CnH.
opody, manicuring, scalp and facia'
massage in most satisfactory manner
Parlors. 80 Western Ave-, or calls "
appointment ut your homes. TEL 3ZS'
June2Mon& Th,h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Officers Merrill of the Bath police
force. was in the city, Monday after
noon. having brought up two prisoners
for commitment to jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

The work Of excavating the trenches
Tor the foundation of the New England
Telephone Cos. new building on win.
throp street began, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Col. Frederick w. Plaisted, who has
been in attendance at the national
Democratic convention, with the Maine
delegation, arrived home, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Inc Edwards 60. are making exten.
siVe repairs on their blacksmith ~,
on Water street, occupied by Franz
Norris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Steamer Cobbossee or the nev
launch, 1904. until further notice, com,
mencing. Wednesday. June q. w
leave Jerseys Island at $50 a.
and 40 p. NJ. for the Outlet and FAR ].
Cove; Sundays, $40 A. M. and 5.W 8
NJ. for the Outlet and Fairs Cow
j1.30 A. M. for Outlet only. II
Steamer Cobbossee or launch, 1904, q.
be chartered for private parties Or =
cursions. Telephone S24-24; or ..es
Hersey's Shoe store. 1874. June1iuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
LOCAL MATTERA.
Journal Telephone Call, fse.A.

IL you BUY hammock at cost VI,
Will want to call at Brooks Hardwa,s
Co.'S soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
LOCAL NOTICES.

Dance Mt Fcttingilrs Corner. tonight
july12dlt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
irs. Emily Kew is very sick.
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

The most Of the farmers began hay
ing, this week. The dry weather the
last of May, and first part Of June,
injured the hay crop somewhat, but the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

Miss Chick. chiropodist. ParloIsSt
Green St, makes a specially o. "a
curing. pedicuring. shampo "a
hygenic treatment Of the scalp ~.
face. Will treat patrons ri
homes forenoons and evenings
215-6. ....snf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
ST. Al BANS.

Misses Frances A. Clarke and Ethel
d. Clark of Roslindale, Mass, are eX
pected at the Goodwin Brook farm, this
week. This will be their third season
here.
Mrs. Dora Finson who has been visit
ing friends in Corinna returned, Sum
day.
Fred Finson and Stewart Goodwin
returned, Saturday, from North Ber-
wick. where they have been for ten
days outing.
Mrs. Harriet Avery, wife of Israel
Avery, for many years a resident of
this town, was buried in the Mountain
cemetery, Sunday.
If the weather is suitable our farm
ers are planning to put most of their
hay i'm the barn this week. The hay
crop this year will be fully up to the
average.
+. F. Emery stuck rusty shinGle
nail into his hand last week. Although
very painful and sore the wound Is do
ing as well as can be expected.
G. c. Hanson has moved into the
house last occupied by Winson Bige-
low. He will soon be ready to attend to
building the addition to the telephone
extension.
Misses Clark and Cunningham of
Somerville. Mass, are visiting at Mel
vim BigelOw's.
Miss Rcna Griffin of Somerville,
Mass. is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Annie
Vining.
Melvin Bigclow is at home for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

ROLL TOP OAK OFFICE DESK.
new, not injured by use. Must hc sold n
once. L. w. Whitehouse, Is Cony ST.
CITY iu!y,mil Wk ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

HOUSES IN AUGUSTA, VARYING
In price from $500 to $4,000. Farms in Au-
gusta and elsewhere. Furnished cottage
at Squirrel Island. Mrs. c. s. Fogg, 81
Summer St junel3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

EBEN WELLMAN'S CRANBERRY
farm located in Augusta. Maine, .1k miles
from Toglls, 31s miles from two railroads.
Five good markets within Gi4 miles. big
kcts 80 crates. screens. separator and
many other things connected with the
business. Good house. barn, storchouses
and wagon house. bids fair for large crop
Chen Wellman, X. +. d., 8. Gardiner,
Nc. july.d2wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

AT A GOOD TRADE, ONE PAIR
work horses. E. H. Ingraham. Augusta
1uIVS,It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

ONE r. r. o. MAIL WAGON, THE
best made, (rhe Postman), will sell chca y.
r. J. Nelson, r. +. D., No. l. Newport.
Maine july2dImo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
MOOSE RIVER.

Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
of last week the Catholic society or
JackInan held fair in aid of the con-
vent which is about to be, established at
this place. The same was a success
financially, netting above all expenses
between Sl100 and s1a00.
The members of the Episcopal society
turned out promptly and in great num-
bers and repaired their church and re-
set the underpinning which had fallen
out of place. The ladies' also turned
out and furnished picnic dinner in the
grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORK
In small family Good wages, Write to
A. b., Journal office, giving references
june13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
HlNCKLEY.

s. J. Ecclcs conducted the services ut
the Baptist church, Sunday forenoon.
Miss Nellie Atwood of North Fair
field, has been visiting at Ernest G.
joys.
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Ames and children
visited relatives at NorridgewOck, sun
day.
Fred Wagner of New York. is visiting
his sisters. Nellie and Freda, at Good
Will Farm.
William Il. Tracy and Earle NJ.
Palmer have opened ice cream parlors
and are meeting with success.
Rev. G.. w. Hinckley is on Il vacation
until September first at Wilson Pond
Henry Blake. n former Good Will boy
now n student at Dartmouth College,
accompanies him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

"A COOK AFTER JULY 14TH. APP
ply to Mrs Daniel Williams. Myrtle
Street City. 1uneZ2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

A GENUINE GRANDFATHER
clcck; brass works and mahogany case
NJ. l.. Wheeler, gGi Water street.
iulVlldlYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

THE ALLEN LAMBAED HOME
stead in this city. Very large lot. fine old
house, excellent stable. beautiful shade
trees. Bargain. c. S. IIichhorn.
jilV.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

ONE TWO-HORSE MOVING MA
chine, G foot cut. second hand. u. f.. Eos
ter, Augusta, Me. iuiyGdl "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
re LATE JOSHUA
RESIDENCE OF

REStUtNCE Oh 1E CAIE JOSHUA
F. Bean, house stable; with large
INQUIRE on the premises. ls Spring st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

MY CONTRACTING AND GENERAL
trucking business: Horses. harness. carts
and everything necessary for a general
trucking business. Also ore house, stable
and woodshed on Grove IT One house,
stable. blacksmith shop with tools. and
woOdshed on Wade St One double ten
ement house. on Capitol st. One house,
stable and lot, on Federal st. Also one
farm Of about 100 acres. one and one-haff
miles from the Kennebec bridge. As I
am going West. this property must b.
r. Wellnan. No. II Grove st. Augusta,
Nc II 8pT.D1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

HORSE. T. L. PERRY, NORTHERN
Avenue. City. r. #. d. 3. june1ldtf
FURNITURE, RANGE AND DISHES
1uneSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
FARM, "RIVERvlEw," KNOWN FOR

FARM, "RIVERVIEW," KNOWN FOR
many years as the ''McFadden Place"
the finest located farm on the kennebec
Large two story house, with furnace,
open fires. and large barn and stable; f11e
old shade trees orchard produced 125 bar.
reis best winter apples last year, with
plenty pears. -plunhs and small fruits.
tons hay. This Is NIB abandoned farm"
but is up in best state Of fertility with
buildings in good repair. An IDEAL place
for summer home or practical farming.
Will he sold at a bargain. g. s. Burlelgh.
r. F. D.. WaterviliG Me. ray4dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12
FOR SALE.

REGISTERED WHITE WYANE0TTE
chickens and fowl. At a bargain. II. l..
Turner 81 Bangor St, City. julylld2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

ADVERTISING WORLD, COLUM.
bus, Ohio. A monthly journal Of fnfor-
nation, plans, suggestions and Ideas Tor
advertising Send today for free sample.
or 10c for four months trial. janl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-12

BY THE SINGER MFG. CO., RELi.
able salesmen; call on or address NJ. A.
Melvin. s. A., at any OF the following
stores: Augusta, Portland, Bath. Lewis
ton, PASSPORT. BiddefOrd. Caribou. Bar
Harbor. Rumford Falls. Rockland. Ban.
cor Watervtlle june10dtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-03

II seems that the Chicago Medical
Society has an interesting invesuga.
tion in hand. Some time ago decoy let.
tors were sent out to more than .OJy
doctors in that city purportine 20
come from a country doctor. stating
that he had a wealthy patient who
needed special treatment. and asking
for a commission of % per cent for
referring the case 70 the chicago rr1tn.
er u Is alleged that out of the 900
physicians thus addressed eighteen
accepted the offer The exposure rt
the willingness of eighteen well.kuown
doctors to take part in such an agree
ment" says the correspondent. 1s r.-
garded as the biggest scandal Cyc-
known I'm Chicago professional circles.
The paying Of commissions for seour-
ing patients Is denounced by the Amer
lean Medical Society The Chicago As
sociation makes # the ground for ex-
pulsiOn