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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

In Switzerland concrete floors are
made with hollow beams. which are
one part cement to four of coarse
sand. They can support four times as
much weight as wooden beams, are
fire-proof and easily placed. Being
hollow. they protect against extremes
of heat and cold, and may be warmed
by passing hot air through them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Some 20 members of the class OF
1900, Waterville High school, had an
enjoyable time at Oakland. Friday
evening. Dancing was enjoyed in the
pavilion and refreshments and gem
eral good time made the reunion a
very pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16
FIRE At PORTLAND.
A $4,000 Blaze in Laundry Building
Near Commercial Street.

Portland. Me-, July 15.-F>ire. Thursday
night. destroyed the wooden and orick
building near Commercial street occupied
by the Eastern Steamship Co. as a laun-
dry with practically all of its contents
The loss is estimated at $1,000; insured
for 10000. The cause is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Consular Agent Yensen at Bilbao
Spain, reports that a very important
factor in the expectation there is that
of wine, which was represented in 1908
by 2,576,702 gallons. mostly exported to
France, where it is conveniently elabor-
ated and mixed with poorer and pale
colored classes. After such manipula-
ton it is re-exported to all countries.
including even Spain, as Bordeaux"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

What is a trolley ride, Sunday. with
out supply of choice chocolates.
"Hawker's Special appear to be ia
vorites. both fine quality and low price
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Professor J. William Black was in
the city, Friday. from Squirrel Island.
where he is spending some time with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Rollins Of Ban
gor, were in the city, Friday, I'm their
automobile, having made the run from
Bangor. They stopped here short
time to make a few adjustments and
then continued their run to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

DIR. ]. Fred Hill and Henry L. Judkins
returned. Friday, to Christmas Cove
where th.y are passing several weeks
with their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16
v. E. HAWKER { co.,

been this same sudden sanity at the APP
proach of death. | select this particular
incident only because it is given to me 50
graphically and 50 conVincinglE.
The problem in each one is the same
the sudden lull, the sudden ray of light
and then death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

One case of drunkenness was dis
posed of in the municipal court. Fri
day morning. the offender receiving the
usual fine, which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert S. Philbrick are
visiting Mr.. Philbrick's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank 3. Philbrick. College
avenue. 30, -ut.li..t,f'i IL .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Between 1896 and 1902 the United States
decreased its importation of tinplatcs
from jS5 600, COO pounds to 110N0l.W0 pounds,
decrease Of 275,O00O0o pounds. The in
crease III tinplatc manufacture was from
$50 100000 pounds To- S2OOeO0O0 pounds,
an increase of 461 200 900 pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

]. Foster Percival Of this city, has
been appointed notary public by Gov.
Hill and f. r. Drummond has been ap-
pointed justice of the peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mrs. William F. BODICE was in the
city. Friday, from Old Orchard Beach,
where she is passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

+. II. Russell of Orono, was among
the prominent Maine men in the city
on business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mrs Mary Montieth of Maiden, Mass,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. T. Har-
ris, Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis z. Gilman Of
Montreal, are visiting John Weber,
Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Wardwell are Wis
iting friends in Bucksport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16
NoTIcETo SUBSCRIBERS.
If You Miss Your Paper Notify Us and
Well Attend to Matter.

The Journal office has received MANY
complaints recently from subscribers
who say they do not receive their pa
pers regularly. The matter has been
investigated and it is found that in
most cases the papers have been stolen.
Where the steps are near the street
and there is no letter box for the car
rier to leave them in it is an easy mat
ter for an early passer-by to pick I'D
the paper and carry it off. One man
was seen to do this at a house on Sill
yer street, Thursday morning. The
identity of the man is known and fur
Their losses in that quarter will be laid
at his door, with disastrous conse-
quences to himself. The matter will be
followed up and the offenders will sure
~, be caught and punished as they de-
serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Miss Nellie Wakely of Clinton, was
visiting in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

George Shorey of Lisbon Falls, has
been visiting in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

Z. p. Dyer of Hartland, was in the
city, Friday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALLY

All collections aye promptly ac-,
counted for to my clients with an item7
lied statement of charges on the same.
Jan.11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-16

II. L. Kelley passed Friday with his
family at China lake.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
SAD ACCIDENT NEAR HOLT
 WILLIE
Mrs. F. E. Walker Instantly Killed
 Wednesday Evening.

A fearfully sad and distressing acci- dent occurred a mile east of Holtville Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock, when Mrs. r. F.. Walker was kicked to death by horse she was driving. She had been to HOltville and just as she reached home the buggy ran against the horse, which commenced to kick, and struck Mrs. Walker under the chin, instantly breaking her neck. MT. Wal ker was at home, and hearing a noise went out to see what was the matter and found his wife lying in the road, dead. He immediately went to Holt vile and told of the accident when nearly everyone in town went back with him to help care for the unfortunate woman Dr. Greenleaf was called and pronounced her neck completely broken
 MT. Walker is in the employ of the California Development Co.,, and is overseer of the Palmetto canal on the Eastside. He has fine farm near the town, and his wife was a member of the Holiness church, christian lady, re- spected and loved by those who knew her
 An inquest was held Thursday by Justice Silliman and the verdict rem dered in accordance with the facts.
 Funeral services were held at thc family home ats o'clock Friday morn- ing, the body being inferred in the Im- perial cemetery.
 A husband and three children, one loss
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
AIkali Soils Corrected.

The investigations O: MT. Means, of the U. $. Geological Survey, whose visit here was lately noted, shows that the slkali soils of this valley are corrected by irrigation and produce good crops. Not only tat, but the mixture of Cobra do River water with the salts in the soils has the effect of producing a fertilizer, and thus enriching it. This does away with the damaging effect of former report on these sols-by Mir. Holmes that they were not only valueless, but should be excluded from the area of irrigable land entitling it to the benefits of reclamation. These same lands, with the assistance of irrigation, are now producing good crops, and that fact will be called to the attention of the government.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09

themselves, they recovered tbeir courage somewhat and asked to be allowed to seek revenge at game of baseball. The mines were chosen and the game called, with NJ. r. Harris as umpire. There is no need to say which side won in this event, as the umpire was q married man, and the singles thought luck was against them and signified their intention of changing their ways
 At night the small boy and his fire crackers were in evidence, and the boys and girls as well as the grown people voted to unit that Mir. and Mrs Buck master were the most delightful of en- tertainers, and all will long remember Holtville's first Fourth of July.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
CITY TRUSTEES
Meeting Tuesday Night and Partial
 Organization Is Effected.

The city trustees elect, or rather three of them, IIawes and Preble being ab- sent, met Tuesday night at the Water office and drew lots for long and short term, with the result that Mir. Edgar drew the long one, and Varney and Morrison short, while liawes and Preble are left to draw between themselves.
 This being about all they could do, they thus adjourned to Thursday even ing, July l4, by which time the official action of the supervisors will have been received and City Clerk Dyke, now ab- sent, will have returned with data from other cities for further guidance.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
At HOltville.

Holtville people enjoyed to the ut most picnic on the Fourth given by MT. and Mrs. Buckmaster, at their place two miles east of town. A large crowd was present and dinner WAS served at n table seating sixty people at a time. Chicken and all the good things imaginable, including ice cream and cake, were served in super-abun- dance. A large ramada had been built and was handsomely decorated with the national colors, and under this most welcome shade the people listened to songs, music and speeches. Piano solos were rendered by Miss Lombard, of Redlands, anu Mir. Vermilla, of Holt vile.
 In the afternoon King l.. Kendall, feeling we'll fed and strong, innocently made the remark that. in his opinion, single men were stronger than married men, and especially did he think this was so in this particular instance. Mir. Richards immediately took. exception to this idea, which, he said, was erron- eous; whereupon Mir. Kendall chal- lenged MT. Richards to tug of war, the rope to be across the No. 5 main canal, the married men tc take one side and the single men the other. Of course it was not an easy battle, but when the end did come, the defeated candidates were pulled bodily into the canal, and were we'll soaked, and no doubt sorry they eyer said the single men were the stronger. As the contest of strength commenced Mir. Kendall, as challenger, wore the belt. but after the tug, he was promptly relieved of it and Mir. Rich ards wore it the rest of the day m a manner we'll bettting man at the head of n family
 After the sin. le men had sun-dried
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
Railroad and Steel Plant Go Together.

C. W. French, promoter of the San Diego Eastern railroad along with the formation of the Pacific Steel company, announces that he has succeeded in securing she underwriting of ten mil lion of the bonds of the railroad, but that the promises are contingent on the Pacific Steel company securing the financial backing to put it on its feet with all of the ore, coal and limestone properties which have been contingently purchased heretofore. He says that the men will be willing to back the railroad to the amount named if he can assure them that the steel plant is to be estab- lishcd.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
At East Side Canal.

The workmen employed in repairing the break in the canal at East Side, to Fourth of July by listening to a speech by F. \. Chaplin, of Imperial.
 MT. Chaplin, who has charge of the repair work, gave an eloquent and in- structive oration on the evolution oi municipal ownership, especially as ap- piled to government control of irrigation systems. He predicted great future for the Imperial Valley, whether the water rights were owned by the govern ment or by the settlers themselves The speech was followed closely and with much interest by an appreciative audience.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
How It was Observed in the Imperial Valley

read by V. Track, an inspiring address given by J. shepherd, of Iieber, with vocal solos by MT. Leslie and Mrs. Snap herd, and recitations by Mrs. V. Track Miss Leila Thompson and Miss Bragg, all of which showed more than usual sbiity in our local talent.
 An exhibition of broncho busting was given by skilled riders.
 Lemonade and ice cream were served py the ladies, and the occasion as Il whole was Il most enjoyable celebration
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
At Brawley.

A Fourth of July picnic was enjoyed by the people of Brawley and surround country at pretty, shady place on New river about two miles north of town. The ladies of the community had generously prepared chicken dinner, which was served at o'clock The men folks had laid in big supply of ice cream and lemonade and these were served free and with a generous hand. After dinner addresses were made by Rev. McAllen, R. Malsn and T. NJ. Heard. Games were played and an exciting rope-pulling contest i'm dulged in. Everybody reports a good time and lots to eat.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
At the Main Canal Bridge.

The bridge across the main canal above Calexico was the scene of merry gathering on the Fourth of July, over 100 people from Heber, Calexico and neighboring ranches being present.
 The Imperial Valley Band, furnished music during the morning and after q basket lunch, suitable program was enjoyed.
 The declaration of Independence was
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09

A number of Imperial enthusiasts on the way home from Calexico Fourth of July decided to ride through to Brawley and return. Tho supply of oil for the dummy engine giving out-they were compelle,I to await the arrival of the early morning train before they were able to reach home.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09
At Calexlco.

EOuNAh bA ohiy NNAtb'aN'h hA Calexico proved great success. Large numbers of people were present from every part of the Valley, and the capac- ity of the special trains on the Southern Pacific R. k. was taxed to carry the crowds. From the omnipresent small boy with his fire crackers to the orator of the day-everyone contributed to make typical American holiday.
 The picnic was somewhat of n surprise to Calexico, being entirely originated and planned by parties from Imperial and Brawley, with Ray Edgar of Inn perial as the leading mover in the enter prise.
 Calexico, with its shade trees of a considerable height, was n fortunate selection for picnic ground. being on the boundary line and attracting visitors from both sides of the border, including Mexicans, COW punchers, and many Indians with gaudy costumes and painted faces, who added color to picturesque scene.
 The visitors spent the morning in sightseeing, including trip into Mex ico, a novelty to most of them.
 The exercises of the day, proper, commenced shortly after dinner with friendly "blue rock" shoot in which marksmen from Calcxico and Imperial participated. Following is the score, shooting twice around: Holt, 1; Edgar, 6; Estudillo, 6; Carter ?; Hcber 6; Griffith 6; Summers 8; Miles 9; Mead ows B; Lawrence 1; Hart :; J. D. Meadows ?; Irwin Gone rourd) 1; Bragg 1.
 At 30, an excellent program of music and speaking was gwen under the broad. shady verandas of the Hotel C. II. Chandler, of Brawley presided in a happy manner and gave n brief, stir ring talk. Judge MacDougal, of Inn perial, was orator of the day, and in most eloquent speech reused the en- thnsiasm of the audience by the mast.rly handling of his patriotic and eIifying discourse. The Imperial Val ley Band, of Imperial, furnished music in most acceptable manner during this program and throughout the day.
 Exhibitions of bronco busting, fancy riding and horse racing followed the oratorical exercises. These proved ex- hilirating to the audience as we'll as to the riders. The splendid style in which these knights O the spur handled their wild steeds brought forth many plaudets of admiration and was n pleasurable addition to the sports of the day.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09

Elmer Peck was injured by the pre- mature explosion of toy cannon Tues day. It was thought the sight of one eye would be destroyed, but he is now progressing nicely, and no serious re- suits are feared.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09

Mir. and Mrs. II. N. Dyk and dau gh- ter, Dorothy, left Wednesday morning for Cotton. Mir. Dyke will only remain out couple of weeks, but his family will not return till fall.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-09

k. D. McPherrin, secretary of Water Company No. l, is absent from the city, taking pleasure trip to Los Angeles and San Francesca. He expects to be gone about month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-04
McNutty Arrested.

Il. J. MoNulty, formerly porter at
the Palace hotel, was arrested last
week, at the instance of w. s. Wood,
and brought back from Salem ON the
charge of stealing an overcoat. An
examination as held before Justice
Robbins and McNulty was bound
over and his bail fixed at $3.50. Fail
ing to secure this, he was placed In the
county Jail.
The popular opinion in the case
seems to be adverse to the detention
Of McNulty. There was no conclu-
sive evidence Of his guilt and the coat
supposed to have been stolen was
afterwards found in its proper place
and not to have been stolen at all.
But McNulty had other coats in his
possession and it is largely Oh this ac-
count that he is held. There seems
little likelihood of conviction and 1t
is probable that the county has long
expense bill on its hands to no pur-
nose.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-04
THOROUGHBRED HERFORDS
For the Cass Deer Creek Stoc X
Farm.

L. L. Cass received this week nom
tho Plainview stock farms two full
blooded registered bulls, one register
cd heifer and one graded heifer which
were taken to the Deer creek ranch by
Andy Frakes. In unloading the ami
mails from the cars, one of the heifers
got away and there was lively scat.
tering of PEDESTRIANS. After run Of
eral miles tho animal was captured.
We are glad to see Thoroughbred
stock brought into Josephine county
and hope to sec the day when the
scrubs will be curiosity instead Of
tho prevailing stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-04
OUR PERSONAL COLUMN
People as They Come and Go
From Day to Day.

Dick Carlon of Portland. spent
Monday in the city visiting his sister
in-law, Mrs. Alice Carbon.
Miss Victoria Chaddock of Rose
burg spent the past week in this city,
the guest of Mrs. G. ]. Gamble.
Miss Myrtle and Leland Andrews
returned on Saturday from visit
with relatives in Shasta county. Cal
Manville and Vim. Hege are in
town this week from the Orc Fino
mine where they have lately been
working.
Miss Myrtle Ireland returned home
Thursday night to spend week with
her people. She will return to Port
land this week.
Miss Stella Paddock left Saturday
morning for Glendale, where she will
teach the intermediate grades in the
Glendale schools.
Mrs. j. A. Rehkopf will leave
Saturday for San Francisco to select
her spring stock of millinery and
ladies furnishings.
Andrew Kneedler, former Grants
Pass boy, has been spending a few
days in town this week from his
home at Whiteson, Yamhill Co.
Miss Caroline Umphlatte left on
Saturday for Eugene where she goes
to assume position as machine
operator in the office of the Guard.
Miss Merle Hockett returned from
Salem Monday. Owing to illness,
she was obliged to give up her studies
in the Willamette University for a
time.
II. o. Berg of Quartseno, b. c.,
who has spent several weeks in jose
phine county mines, left last week
for Idaho points. Mr.. Berg is inter
ested in the California Bar ON Sucker
Creek
Fireman Fred Stevens, who has
been stationed here for five years,
past has been transferred to the Sill
yerton division. Mrs. Stevens left
last Wednesday for Woodburn which
will be their home.
Henry Hitler came up from Duns.
muir to spend week with friends
and relatives. He and Mrs. Geo.
Almy have just sold out their restau-
rant business at that place. Mrs.
Hitler and Mrs. Almy are now ON a
trip to San Francisco.
Mrs. Francis Hill, who spent the
past four months here giving lessons
in embroidery, left this week for
Medford, where she will be located
for few weeks Mrs. Hill will be
pleased to fill mail orders for
materials and stamping.
W. L. Ireland left on Tuesday for
Califorain and will be absent proba.
bly, during the gr ater part of the
year. He will visit for a time at
Santa Clara and intends taking
course Of business study, either in
San Jose or San Franciscan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-04
A MOONLIGHT C0TILLI0N
BY the Grantonian Club OF
Young Ladies'.

The honor of arranging one of the
most delightful social events ever oc.
curing in this city, belongs to the
ladies of the Grantonian club, the oc-
casion being the Moonlight Cotil-
lion" given in Clemens hall last
Wednesday evening The hall was
beautifully decorated and with the
most tasteful originality. The main
hall was decorated in colors of red,
green and white. From the center
of the ceiling hung a red bell from
which. festoons Of crepe paper radiated
to the several corners of the room.
Mirrors we're used with pleasing
effect to modify the baroness of the
walls and, hung with green ivy, they
were q noticeable, novel and remark
ably pleasing feature Of the decora-
tions. The musicians stand was
hung with creton. supplemented with
white bunting and green ivy, forming
canopy secluding the musicians
Lace curtains clouded the windows
and red lights were used in the hall,
greatly adding to the beautiful deco.
ratiye effect.
The moon" was large search
light placed behind little cluster
of evergreen trees It was stationary,
but the effect of rising was produced
by means Of a slide which was low.
cred very genly in front of the face
of the moon.
\ 10 80 O'Clock, in the midst of a
dance, the orchestra swung easily into
the strains Of the waltz, 1.-THE Good
Old Summer Time" the lights were
turned of and only the dim. silyery
light Of the moon, shining behind
the tree tops, enveloped tie dancers
as they whirled 10 the measure of the
music. The effect was beautiful,
romantic and enhancing. As the
moon rose apparently higher and
higher, the light increased until the
room was again brightly illumined
The ante rooms Of the hall were
prettily decorated and one of them
was fitted with settees and sofa cush.
ions where those weary Of dancing
might rest In the other, refresh.
ments Of frappe and waters were
served At l2 O'Clock the members
Of the orchestra were served with a
delicious lunch and the dancing was
continued until abort 2 O'Clock a m.
Over 100 invited guests were present
and the universal comment is that the
dance was the event Of the season.
The music was furnished by the
Demaree orchestra.