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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

It is wellknown fact that the
stores of the city will be closed during
Monday. Tie BARRIERS have made moth
jng public regarding the fact that they
hld their rights as well as other peo-
pie. for the reason that they were some
what modest and could reach no con-
elusion regarding the matter. Thursday
afternoon Il meeting of few which
represented the different shops belong
ing to the BARRIERS Union. it was de-
cded that they would take Monday af-
isrnoon off Those who would like any
service during the day of the BARRIERS
will please call around in the forenoon,
Monday, or they will find nobody at
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

10, 1904.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

'ertalnment which will be given for the
peiie'it OF the general public who can find
an opportunity to attend. The ladies and
gentlemen who are to give the entertain
ing are all of picked musicians. and the
music which will be given will be es-
peciaiiy interesting, coming, as it will
from the efforts of our best local talent
Although large attendance is exnectad
ample accommodations are already pro-
Vioed. tickets are on sale at the Simp-
son drug store and also at H. r. Dim
Mans s. Any fellow can bring his girl. or
any girl for that matter, whom he can
get 10 go with him, at the same expense
"mch Will be necessary for his own ad-
MISSION The concert will be rendered ac-
cording to the following we'll arranead
program:
S 0,;u' Oakland Band
rseaailis: Leslie ID. Williams
49, y. .1 Miss Horne
illustrated song. Joe Murry
1iuatlateu song, Louis DeliSle
Seiectohi Oakland Band
ro.di Soio Joe Delisle
Golnet oolo; Miss Horne
Acrobatic Feats, ProJly Family
Selection. Oakland Rant
Vocal Solo. Nm Murrv
Selet ton. Cornet and Violin
VIM. Witherell and Herbert Welch
Due.. Delisle Brothers
Correct Solo. Miss Horne
Mandolin Solo. Clara Barney
Duet .arboard Watch
John Turbyne and John Nevison
Selection. Oakland Band
Pianist. Mrs p O. F'iset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

The remains of George Holbrook, who
died in Wilton. Me-, Sunday, were
brought here, Wednesday, and funeral
services were held at the residence Of
Cyrus Goodrich, brother-in-law of the
deceased, on Madison avenue. Mr.. Hol-
brook was never a resident of Skowhe-
gan, but had a large acquaintance here
and throughout the county. He was a
brother of the late William Holbrook,
for many years business man in
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
Willard R. Jones
Tel. 1.13 Waterville, Me.
VAUDEVILLE.

Tho Christmas turkeys have begun to
-.ra their appearance in the stores,
,,d arc occupying the same conspicu-
,rs naces as did their admirable pre-
,,oscsors a few days before Thanks
irving. Every aspect Of Main street in
d,eates the near approach Of the COM
inc holiday Every possible article of
rrrchase from a Christmas tree to "A
poman candle, will be delivered with
nil charge, except that nece ssary to
eyer the actual values.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
Christmas Presents
Boiled Down

selected line Of articles to suit
.ss pocketbook. You may find
,arger assortments but not a
ter selection to choose from.
have a very choice line of per-
f,,mes both in bulk and in fancy
hoxes. A large line Of reliable
thermometers suitable for the
house or porch. A selected line
n pocketbooks, combs, mirrors
and other knick-knacks.
But this store is at all times a
drug store, my Christmas trade
NAT interfering with my pre-
scription work. am not too
husv to give your doctors pre-
scriptions my own personal at
tention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

At the meeting of Oakland Camp, No.
1a.62S, Modern Woodmen of America.
held. Wednesday evening, the following
officers We're elected for the coming
year: Venerable counsel, n. Robin
son: worthy adviser, N. P. Goodell:
clerk. G. l.. Allen: banker. L. Gleason:
escort, NJ. A. Ellis; Waterman, j. d.
Ganthler: sentry. :. H. Witham; ply
stefan, w. f. Whitney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
COURTESIES EXCHANGED.
Massachusetts, National Guardsmen
Remember Regular Army Friends.

Burlington, Vt. Dec. pa box of eli
sars and a package of tobacco for every
man in The battalion have been received
toned at Fort Ethan Allen. from the
members of Light Battery A, Massachu-
Christmas gift is the result of friendship
created between the two organizations
when they We're both participating in the
army maneuvers at Portland Me, two
years ago, and at Manassas Va, this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

The builders of the South Channel
bridge. The American Bridge Co. of New
York. have finally completed their labors
to the satisfaction of the bridge commit
tee OF the town and the structure was ac-
copied. Thursday. The acceptance has
been delayed because of the imperfect
railing which was first placed along the
walks of the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
How q Wife Cured 4 Drunken Hus-
band.

''Booxy" Flinders, as the neighbors
called him, was an idle, dissolute fel-
low, with a wife great deal too good
for him. She bore with patience his
shortening, found excuses for him
and took in washing to help him earn
the living. But one day Booty came
home more intoxicated than usual. He
threw himself upon the bed without
stopping to take Of his shoes, and went
to sleep.
Then Mrs. Flinders patience gave
way and she resolved to administer
suitable punishment. She procured at
once a large gunnysack, ripped It open.
spread It on the bed by the side a her
husband. rolled him oyer upon It ana
sewed him up IN Il with good strong
Irvine, leaving only his head free.
Six Or eieht hours later When ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

All of the churches are planning on
having Christmas trees and some will
be held on Saturday and some on Mon
dag evening. Entertainments will al
SO be given i'm connection with the
trees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

The following marriage intentions
are on rile al the town clerks office:
Oral Wheeler and Lottie Merrill, both
of this place; Perley Cover of Oak
land. and Jessie keivstead of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

a deserted appearance these cold, raw
days were it not for the fact that
Christmas is near and this makes bus
mess brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Rev. B. ". Davis. who has been pre-
pairing census of Skowhegan for the
town directory which is soon to be is
sued, has completed his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Members of Merrymeeting Chapter.
o. f. s., are requested to remember
that this evening will be the regular
night of meeting and the election of Of
fiCerS will occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

TUFTS College Glee and Mandolin
| Club will give an entertainment in this
place. Friday evening. Dec. 20. under
the auspices of the Universalist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Miss Grace Russell, S. H. s., '95. who
is now teaching in Epping. N. H.. is at
home for the holiday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Charles F. Jones, whose office was de-
stroyed in the fire. has secured Temporal
ry quarters in the Morrison Mcclellan
block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Miss Vera Snow has been selected to
fill the vacancy in the public schools
caused by the resignation of Mrs. Mel
lie K. COpp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Miss Lou Reed has returned to West
Upton Mass, after passing the sum-
mer at the home of her father on the
river road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Rev. William Pettigrove went to Nor
ridgewock. Thursday. to conduct the
funeral services of the late Obed Clark
OF that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Mrs. Julia Lewis. who has been pass
ing several weeks in Boston and vicin
itY. has returned to this town and will
visit with Mrs. Louise Newhall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
SKOWHEGAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Nutting went to
Burnham, Wednesday, to visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Charles c. Heselton has entered the
United States signal service and is sta
toned at Fort Wood. New York harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Mrs. Wallace f. Rackliff of Newport
was visiting relatives here, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Leon Gibson has purchased the ice
business of George Page and will con-
duct it in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
FAIRFIELD.

The funeral of Melvin Abbott was
held, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Fred Lawley has gone to Waterville tt
assist in one of the markets duing the
holiday trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Miss Cora Fogg of this town, is clerk
Ing for +. NJ. Abbott at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
COME ONE, COME ALL
r. the Entertainment, Tonight, at Ia
comet Clubhouse.

FRIDAY evening will witness happy
gathering at the Taconnet club house
where the members of the club will sho"
their industry and good taste in an en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Among the Durham people noticed OF
our streets. Thursday. were MITE =. "
Carr. Mrs John Hart and Mrs Gilmore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Mrs. VIM. Corson of Mansion, is at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

b. s. Mathews, Garfield w. Horne ana
Harris " Mathews returned from pusi-
ness trip to Boston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
OAKLAND.

Charles Toby and family are visiting
her sister in Somerville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

James s. Turnbull is III at, his home on
washington street. with nsphritic collie
DIR. F. J. Taylor is the attending phys'-
clan. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
PITTsFIELD.

f. f. Libtey is in Kingsbury on bust
ness, this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

Selden Seekins is working at the Jen-
kins Clothing Cos. store during the moi
idays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23
RAILROADS AND srEAMeoAra.
@ 9Sq4
(Ai 1ll2;El
Pullman Car aeryica.

Arrangement Of Trains in Effect OF
10, 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-23

DO you know 1.-The Song of 60 Years 2"
are four Verse Ayers Hair Veor makes the
hair grow Verse Ayers Hair Vgor stops falling hair
verse Ayers Hair Vgor danoruf. Verse Aycr&
lair vigor ALWAYS restores color gray hair
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08
Two Towns Wiped Off the Map.

Alhuauerque, n. NJ, Oct RE
norts from the floods in the RIO
Grand valley above and below TINS
CITY are coming in. The towns Of
Valence and Los Lentes We're com
pletely washed away and several nun
bred families are homeless. The
riser swung to the east, cut new
channel and poured torrent through
the two towns. No lives were lost
The Barela suburb of this city SUI
fered the most, about fifty houses be-
ing destroyed. Ignacio Gutierrez, q
commissioner of SandoyaI county,
telephoned that the damage at Los
Cordiales and Alameda, above the
city. will amount to several hundred
thousand dollars.
There is one passenger train IRON
Southern California at Gallup and
another from San Francisco at Wins
lew, while the other trains from Call
fornia are held here. The local OF
ficials connot say when the trains
will arrive or depart, and the traffl'
situation is serious. Many feet o.
track is reported gone at Ortiz, Ger
irilios, Waldo, Thornton and Benalil
10. ard above and below this city a
Kincon. Amarillo, N. NJ, and lsleta.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. Z'-froill
all indications now at hand from an
recent reports received from the over
eowed country in the Brownsville sec
tion If oppears that there is strong
probability that the bed oil lhe n'o
Grande will be shown, when 'he WIZ,
ters have receded, to be occupylha
fine bed of the Arroyo COLORADO
which ages ago was its original pea
Should this prove the case, the PEG
nlo of this section OF Texas VINO
would be bereft Of the river Wolhu
suf = greatly. Already they arc
alarmed The city of BrownsVille. one
If the brightest prospects oil the S'ate
would he cut off from the river, the
miles Of irrigation bitches and cahaiS
dug would be rendered worthless, ant
nropertv values dependent upon inc
Rio Grand's flow would be materlaiiS
cut down. This would apply to con
siderable area. being the land below
tho Arroya into which the river l.
running twelve miles above Browns
vile.
The title to this property Is no
in question. About seven years ag
Joint commission appointed by TIL
respective governments of the Unite'
States and Mexico, owing 10 IN
troubles ONE habit OF the river chahf
irg it's mouth, hit upon comprolnis
boundary, and two years ago marke
it with monuments, where they staht
however the river may shift about,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08

Toxic, Oct. 1.-The Russians are re-
ported to be desperately endeaVorlhs
to retake their lost positions, lhcluo.
Ing Fort Kuropatkin, in the nope VI
restoring the water supply OF Port
Arthur.
They are said to have repeatedly
assaulted the Japanese after shelllHS
from neighboring forts ana batteries
The Japanese continue TO hold the
positions. Both sides are saiu "
have suffered severely. The newly
mounted heavy Japanese guns arc
said to command the entire harpor'
The position of the remnant OF tne
Russian Port Arthur feet is SAID 10
be precarious, and it is believed the
vessels must soon emerge or De ue'
stroyed
Adylcss from Manchuria are to the
effect that the japanese ana RUSSIA"
outposts and scouts continue III close
&c intact. south, southeast and cast Oh
| Mukdenv
Skirmishes are occurring daily, aho
az aggressive general action Is eA
pectcd soon.
1t is believed that the general en-
ragement will take place near ne
Pass. and that Con. kuropatkn l.
holding Mukden and positions ATOMS
the Hun River merely to temporary!
check the Japanese advance SNOW
has fallen in the mountains east 0
Mukden and there has been frost II
the valleys.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08
SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY
Secret Police of Paris Are Daring,
Willy and Resourceful
Fellows.

"You cannot so anywhere in Paris
without meeting the secret police, al
though you would never recognize
them" observed Briton familiar with
the French capital, according to Cas-
SELLS Journal.
"There are four divisions of these I'M
uniformed crime detectors. The first
division Is known as the Surety, the
business of which is to track down
known criminals and capture them
They are daring, willy and resourcefu
fellows. and it is a clever malefactoI
indeed who can evade them.
another body of this plain clothes
police looks after the tenants of lodg
ing houses and hotels. They take note
of all the arrivals and departures, anC
gather statistics regarding the work
men in the actories, the sick in hos
pitfalls and private houses, and SO forth
"A thaird division occupies itself will
political plotters, agitators and gam
blers. At meetings of seditious char
acter they mingle with the crowd, an,
Ito disarm suspicion) applaud as loud
ly as anybody, and join in denunclatio
OF the government. They appear Il
gambling dens as gamblers themseive:
and they also keep a quiet watch on tn
regular police.
The remaining division consists c
elegantly dressed persons who waite
over the president, and also proteC
him not only from assass!ns, but ais
from bores and crauks."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08
TAKE THE AGGRESSIVE.
Russians Make Repeated sort'es
From Port Arthur.

Chcfoo Oct. 2.-Seyere fighting, the
Russians being the aggressors, oc-
Cured September % and 20 on the
west shore of Lao Promontory near
Pigeon Bay, according to a report
brought by Chinese who left PORT
Arthur September 30.
The Russians already apparently
are attempting to capture the heavy
guns which the Japanese have
mounted in that vicinity. The Rus
slams we're in considerable force anu
they made several sorues, dragging
field artillery with them. They were
unsuccessful, however.
Three junks with 1850 coolies arrived
here today. They left Port Arthur
because they were forced to carry the
wounded and bury the dead. 1hey
were afraid that eventually they
would have no food, although rice is
plentiful now, according to theiI
stories. They further say that the
Russians lost heavily during the at
tacks on September 10 and %, bu
j
| Ter.
The Russian ships were silent dur
Ing the battle and the hitherto I'm
used merchant ships were, as result
of the fight. turned into hospitals.
Several of the Chinese who wer'
employed in carrying dead, say tina
the dead were so numerous that the!
were unable to form anything like al
estimate of the number that fell II
attacking and defending the supple
mentary forts near Iitz Mountain.
Since the battle both sides continu
to shell at intervals daily. The Rus
SLAMS make many small sorties agains
the Japanese trenches. Small position
frequently change hands. The Chimes
say they were compelled to bury tn
dead by stealth at night for the reaso
that the Japanese would fire on then
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08
distributing silkwOrm Eggs.

In order to determine the possibilities
of silkworm culture in the United states,
the department of agriculture Is now
sending free to applicants few cocoons
- eggs and a manual of instruction. The
annlicant must state the number and
Lind of mulberry trees or Usage orange
,,Ionts which he has on his land, other
wise the eggs will not be sent. The
nroper food for silkworms consists OF
Tho leaves of the different varieties oil
the white mulberry and the Usage or
ange. The paper-mulberry, with fuzzy
leaves and the common red mulberry are
not suitable.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-10-08
wuoLe TOWNS WASHED AWAY
,,n0,.eedented Floods IN New meN
ns',s.at. the Rio Grand Va''ey'

DevaStdtc NV ,,,s 4ha
-. veoas. n. NJ, Oct. 2.-Half inc
.,,n # watrous was destroyed w
~" aoo1 and at least twelve persons
,..ro drowped Among these "o''
the three children of J. A Stevens .,
Telix ylllaraol his wife two S'' r".
sn ,ayora, children and o. F. for'
90. = stevens and his wife eS'
mad and have been brought mere mere
They are in a critica' rrom
MANY persons were rescue"
trees and housetops' oround
The greatest damage was ar ,'uira
the junction OF Mora ana o 7'p nroat
CraaIs The rock crusher, the stoa .
iron bridge and much track at wa
rous were washed away. ,ou
The Galllnas river formed nc"
channel here. In the Gallihas eHn
von tho dams of the Aqua Pura Com,
nanv broke, bringing terrlhc noou .
IN the city. Montezuma Hot sprlns :,
track went out in many places ad
dozen bridges were destroyed anu
The NIontezuma lighthouses were part
w. carried away. For two blocks oi
Pridgo street every business nous,
vos aooded. The big llfeld Drici
store was ruined and the big Drius'
undermined. Gallinas Park Is uhuel
wafer and the trolley line cannot d.
repaired for two weeks. the rae az
meet next week has been declared Oh i,
One hundred thousand dollars Wi
MT cover the loss to the town. au'
the railroad loss is equal 10 'na' =
recent floods in Arizona.