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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Full OF Tragic Meaning

are these lines from j. Fl Simmons, of
Casey, la. Think what might have re.
suited from his terrible cough if he had
not taken the medicine about which he
writes: Il had Il fearful cough that dis
,urbed my nights ,c.t. | tried everything
but nothing would relieve It, until took
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds, which complete.
ly cured me Instantly relieves and per,
nanently cures all throat and lung dig
eascs; prevents g,ip and pneumonia. Al
J. T. Douglas druggist; guaranteed. soc
aud $l.00 Tiill bottles free
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

When horses and mules are poor
it is not always and Indication that they
do not get enough to eat. Many ami
mails. just like human beings. have in
digestion or the system is all run down
and tonic is needed. 1t is not the a.
mount OF iood eaten that makes muscle
and fat. More depends upon the prop
cr digestion or assimilation OF the food
than is commonly supposed. Nothing
has yet been discovered that will build
up horse or mule better than Ash
crafts Condition Powders. the only
remedy in its class sold under guar.
antee. Ask Mr.. Smith Newton, ben
nettsvile, tor 1.-THE kiud put up in dos
es. And McColl Drug Co., McColl. 8.
Q.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
IME AREIN TT
WwH-Y 2

TO SELL
Heavy and Fancy Groceries and
full line of Canned Goods,
Pickles, Sauces and Dainties,
Candies, Cakes and Fruits.
Tobacco and Cigars
ALSO
a nice line of Gloves, Hosiery,
Heavy Underwear for men and
women, and many Novelties
Needfuls in the notion line
ALSO
A full line of Crockery, good
enough for any home. In Tin
ware we have anything from
acup to a milk bucket
Also, a nice line of Pants and
Storm Coats that we offer at
living prices.
We invite special attention to
our stock Of Guns and Ammu-
milton of Stevens make.
We have too n few nice covered
baskets, to go as bargains.
Call and 500 US
T.. POWERS.
Marion st Bsnnettssille. y. c.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

are often frustrated by sudden bre,k-
d ,wn. due to dyspepsia nr constipation
Brace up and take Dr. Kings New Lie
Pills. They take out the materials which
are clogging your enc.pies, and give you
a new start. Cure headache and dizziness
too. AT j. Il. Douglas Drug Store; 25c..
guaranteed,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

We recently had in our Town Mr..
j. c Hebditch representing Kellum
Medicine Company of Newport News
Va. the manufacturers of the recently
famed Kellum Sure Cure for Indiges-
tion. He reports great sales in this
City and S:a'e
TO prove this Medicines real worth
he has arranged with j. II. Douglas
to give Free Bottle to all who suffer
with Indigestion. flour opinion is
worth anything. we would say, you
may be benefited aud you cannot pos
sible lose on this proposition
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
ACULDENT4L LIY

rrder is usually the story. Now. iu
order to prevent accidental killing
and to be sure and kill when you
Aant to, | have employed an expert
Gunsmi;h from Charleston, S. c., who
has my gun repairing department in
charge, We are prepared to do any
kind of fine gun repairing in factory
order. Give us a trial and you will
he convinced that we are prepared to
IL you satisfaction in price, work,
manship and promptness
S. j. PEARSON,
The Jewler.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
The Best in The State.

After years of study and effort
Mr.. r Il. Barfield the popular
Undertaken Of the Pee. Dee, has
now the largest and finest dis
play Cf Coffins, Casl1ets, Cedar
Oak and metal Couches. He
has also an exact copy of tie
Mckinley Casket. He has all
the latest conveniences for dis
playing, and in five minutes
can show you dozens of styles
at any price wanted from $5 to
800. There is nothing to equal
it in the State.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
- Court meets Monday.
To-day is Good Friday

= To-day is Good Friday.
= Those who had plenty of
wood were all right for the cold
snap Sunday and Monday.
The early closing times will
soon be here.
= Reports from the cold wave
say the damage is serious.
= Remember to let the chill
dren attend the Easter Egg Hunt
ut the Methodist church grounds
this afternoon.
Gardens stood the cold snap
pretty we'll. but cotton that was
up suffered. There was both
frost and ice Monday morning.
See Claude Moore for Lum-
ber.
Strauss 4 Co.. are showing q
well selected spring stock
If you want some nice early
greens, see or write Mr.. James
is. Lilies, r. F. D. i.
The best summer drinks at
3. Powers Grocery, Broad st.
= Everybody can eat Rice, at
&c, &c and &c, at +. Powers.
- The mail and passenger
trains on the Bennettsyille and
Cheraw Railroad now leave Ben
nettsville at Z. O5 a. M, and Z,
p. IN.
Evaporated Cream new and
nice, at w. M. Rowe's
Maine Grown Seed Irish Po-
tatoes-all varieties, at
w. NJ. Rowe.
Try a Can of English Peas
they are fine.
At w. NJ. ROWE'S.
- You will not dread the sound
ofthe fire bell if you have an in.
surance policy on furniture,
goods, store or residence with J.
S. Moore.
= That the best is the cheap.
est in the long run can we'll be
said Of buggies and wagons you
will find both at p. A. Hodges at
bottom prices
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
To County Teachers.

The next teachers examination will
be held on May 18th. Questions from
Hughes Mistakes in Teaching and
Peterman's Civil Government will be
included iii this examination. Il 10
also recommended that teachers read
The ViAion Of Sir Launfal, and the
Last of the Mohicans between now and
the next examination. These books
can be procured from the Co Supt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Consolidated No. Is. K. of P.

At regular Convention OF Consolidated
Lodge No. IS Knight Of Pythias. held or
Monday Eight April Sd Past Chancellor.
G. D. En- terling wna elected delegate to
the Grand Lodge, which c,nvenes ut Beau :
fort 5 G on tho 10th OF May
Past Chm cellor John II. Sampson was
elected Deputy Grand Chancellor
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Cleaning Out Pee Des.

Work on cleaning out the Pee
Dee river to regular navigation
from the Pee Dee bridge near Mar
ion to Cheraw has already begun.
The snags are being pulled ont SO
as to clear the way for the dredge
boats that are now nearly ready to
be brought out from the works at
Wilmington, Del.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Every Family Needs One.

IF you would be independent of
lazy help get one of those Clothes
Washers now advertised in the
Democrat. Saves your clothes and
saves you money.
Write McColl Hdw. Co. McColl
and get prices.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

DON'T FORGET, when you
need garden seeds, 1he Benefits
vile Pharmacy has a well selected
stock of good fresh seeds, and will
be pleased to fill your wants.
Everything bought of liz gives
satisfaction.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Ready for Your Orders.

The Clio Novelty MFG Works will
get NJ your Bin for Flooring. Ceiling,
q rmnne Siding u Weatherboarding.
M yell rs Your House Trimmings
d ,or, Sash Blinds, GIRLS and Man
ties. promptly and cheaply .5,e them
for anything in the building line they
will save you money.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Weatllerly Easter Sale.

We publish this week for G.
NJ, Weatherly a sparkling
group of Springtlme sugges.
tions that are new, crisp, temp
ting, and money saving. Read
them over and go and see his
display for yourself
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Faster Festival Here.

To day is Good Friday. Yesterday
was Hann2y Thursday. the day when
Christ taught the lesst of humility
Ivy washing the feet of his disciples
Let us spend this Easter in good deuds
and honest thoughts.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
The New pnrSnnagA.

MIR. Benton Pearson has begun
work on the new Baptist parson-
age on the lot near the chnrch
purchased from the Trustees of
the Graded school. The build
ing will be two story and contain
IA rooms i'll all, with the latest
convenicnccs.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

BJ@ Fires are liable to occur at
any time. Be prudent and see that
your house and household gocd4
are protected at once.
CROSLAND & TYSON
1.-The Insurance Men,"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

We are headquarters for
Butter and Cheese. We keep
nothing bnt the very best, and
guarantee both to suit you or
refund your money.
w. Nj. Rowe.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
FIRE IN OHERAW.

On Sunday morning about l
O'Clock n fire broke ou. in the
store of II. j. Bullnrd on Market
street, and before it was stopped
four others were consumed. For
n time the entire business section
was threatened.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

Bg- On IL basis..rate of 90 cts.
you can protect your homes agaist
fire. A word to the wise should
be sufficient.
CROSLAND & TYSON.
The Insurance Men, -
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

Yon can save money on Gro
ceries, either in large or small
lots by getting prices from
w. Nj. ROWe's
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
EAST BOUND FROM CmERAw.
Connections.

CORneCLtOnSs
At BENNETTsUILLE- south bound
morning trains on A. g. l.. connects with
train M I. Train No connects with A
G L local freight north and south bound
AT KoLLoCK Train Nos and con.
meet with north and south bound s. A. l.
trims.
AT CHRRAw-Train No 3 conneats with
north and south bound s A. l.. trains
6 A. l. trains
A j aiATHESON,
V. p. and Gen. Man.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

We keep the best Patent
tlonr in town at lowest prices
w NJ Rowe.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

A full line of H j. Heinzs Co.
Pickles Preserves, Ketchups, Sau-
ces, Jellies &c. at
w. M. ROwe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

"Sometimes I wish," said the
very lazy man, "that 1 liked to
W X 10 i aon'n-'- y" sn disa-
u @5ie 10 a teu u cou
ai d 80 >nd ,han gat
thinking ~, poYba II hAei IL
"lld he az L ~ ,a iu,u, g.N. )
49,. 80. -..o ..ol..i
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Flowers Flowers -!

Mrs. Jno S. Moore has a fine
lot of Geraniums, Begonias
Ferns, Palms and other plants,
well rooted, that she desires to
sell Cuttings 25c per dozen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Our Io,un Gorvernm eat

MAYoR-P. A. Hodges
ALDERMEN-W p Breeder. Jr. G. S.
Chaffin, A. &. Sinclair. E. Powers.
CLERK & Milton Nc
Laurin. Cmce open daily.
PoL,cg-J. f. David, ii. Y. Miller.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
A Special Service.

A. M. e. Zion Church will be held
~ THO Court To-sc = Pcrnotte
Niilc uu ',riAv SEr.l ia ID
Aofeiau3, ph N, I'd
ii.a a and again at $50 = m.
ley in }abiusor N al
nfeae. ~ p n EYe eui y ayi-
ted.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
ted.
Rev. S. w. Graham, Pastor.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Seventeen shares Planters Nat
ional Bank and 10 shares Uuion
Saving Bank. G. w. Waddill.
April 20, 1905.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
just Received.

A nice line of pretty pictures.
Also Mating, at very close prices
by the Roll.
G. w. Waddill.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Marlboro County Officers.

Marlboro County Officers.
SHERIFF-J. b. Green
CLERK OF CLERK j. A. Drake
JUDGE OF PROBAIE. NJ. MoLaurin
CoRoNEa-C. Il. Cnvington
SUpERvIsoR-M + coward
SUPr. tipuCArIoN-W l.. Stanton
TREAsuREn-J. II. Thomas
AUDITOR /. She',,l.
SRNAT0n-Jo,h hua II. llud ON.
REPRESENTATIVES. y McColl, Jr.
w. w, Bruce, J. p. il -
MAaIsrA1Es-C. ID. Eastcrling, j. H.
Cr.sl1nl. Bcnne,tsville.
IL. l.. McLaurin, McCull
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. J. Atkinson, Blenheim,
D, D. Stubbs. Brightsvllle.
W. w. Irby. Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

Ha5~ If you hold cotton protect
it with fire insurance. We have
ample facilities for carrying cotton
insurance.
CROSLAND & TYSON
The Insurance Men. "
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
County Church Directory.
Rennettsuille Circuit Appointments

Beunettsuille Circuit Appointments
REV. A. T. DUNLAP, p. G.
E;rst Supaay-ll q. M, Pine Grove
3p. w., Smyrna.
Second Sunday, IL o. IN. McColl.
3p. III, Beauty Spot
Third Sunday-ll a. m, Pine Grove
3p. III, Smyrna.
Fourth Sunday. i n. Ill. McColl.
p. IL. Beauty Spot
Blenheim Circuit Appointments.
REV. w. d. BAKER p. c..
First Sunday. Hebron II q, m.
Ebcnezer $3.50 p. N.
Second Sunday. Parnassus ii a..
Zion $50 p. m.
Third Sunday. Hebron | a. m.
Ebenczcr $3.50 p. M.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus II a. m.
Zion 3. 80 p. m.
Clio Circuit appointments.
REV. F. II. SlIULER, P. C.
Ulio-preaching every Sunday morning
at .S O'clock. Epworth League Sun
J daylight at o'clock: Sunday schoo
n, 10 q. IN. w. A llinshaw, Supt
Prayer meeting Monday night at s.
Beulah Preaching every Sunday att a
o'clock. Sunday school at 3. X
NJ. Jackson. .Supt.
North Marlboro Circuit.
REV. j. N. WRIGHT, Pc.
First Sunday, Oak Grove, 1880 IN.
n'----- H;l' " 10 nm
FencnG auoda9 a,ah loe.
'rbJ1d 6anlsg Ne Hvr.teao u.
rl.aetr hI ~
F-urth Sunday, Ebenezer II m.
Shiloh, 80 p. In.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
CLIO NOVELTY
Manufacturing Works

B3yHE Business recently known az the
2 CLIO NOVELTY MANUFCTU-
RING co. will hereafter be known as
THE CLIO NOVELTY MANUFAC.
TURING WORKS. with Il. II. IVEv
SOL. owner and director.
Ihe latest improved wood working
M ,chines are being placed for doing all
kinds Of Novelty work for builders use at
living prices.
Dot 23, 1908.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

EPISCOPAL q. W. Boyd, Rector.
Preaching every second aud fourth Sunday
at II a m, and 7 80 p. IN. Sunday
eohool ut 9.3o o. III. DIR. j. A. Fnison,
superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Remember Your Dead.

We invite special attention to the
advertisement Of the Bennettsville
Marble Works in this paper. Call and
see samples, or write them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

PKEsBYTERlAN-B Blnyan Mcleod Phi.
u Pastor. Services every Sabbath
(summer) II q. M. AMI 8 =. ~: (winter)
i y. III AMI 7.3O D. III Prayer meeting
Thursday p. III. Seats free: StranRcrs
cordially invited. Sunday school every
Sunday 10 u. M. Superintendent, j. T.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome at the schoUl.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

W' Read every page,
Yes, read every line,
For by this gauge
1t may pay tor time.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
Plans to Got Rich.

The samples OF work already done by,
him are Just fine. Call and see him.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

= That the best is the cheap.
est in the long run can we'll be
said Of buggies and wagons you
will find both at P. A. Hodges at
bottom prices
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
At w. NJ. ROWE'S.

- You will not dread the sound
ofthe fire bell if you have an in
surance policy on furniture,
goods, store or residence with j..
S. Moore.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21
North Marlboro Circuit.
Bennettsville Church Directory

MerHoD1sr-T. f. MoRRIs, 2. G.
Sunday school SO p. IN. Preaching ut
m.OO a. M. and I. 81 p. m Prayer meet
lug Wednesday, evening ut 500 o'clock.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. A.
Hodges
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-21

BApTIST-Kev. NuIus Ford, Pastor.
Sunday school ut 1000. Preaching Sun
day at ll.00 o. m., oil 7:3O Op. IN. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening ar 8 o'clock.
Superintendent Of Sunday school. II. W
Carroll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-04
Municipal Court.

In the Municipal court. adjourned
session. before Judge Larrabee Mon
cay afternoon. Harry Jones was ar
raigned on the charge of keeping
liquor for illegal sale. Senator
George w. Heselton defended the re-
spondcnt. and viii c. Atkins, City
Solicitor. conducted the prosecution.
The State called three witnesses.
chief of police r. l.. Andrews, and
Constables ToZier ana Peacock. The
officers testified that they found a
quart bottle of whiskey. which was
shown, in the building on Waite" street
occupied as Il cigar store on the street
floor and as billiard hall. in the
second story. According to the testi-
mony the bottle of liquor was found
where the police allege that a man
dropped /. while attempting to es-
cape from the police. The respond
ent produo ed four witnesses to show
that the liquor was not his property
and was not kept for sale. The trial
of the case occupied over an hour and
the respondent was found guilty and
sentenced to pay fine of 500 and
costs, ana so days in Jail. and in de-
fault of payment of fine to serve 90
DAYS in Jail. additional. The respond
clit appealed. and furnished surety in
the sum of 500 for his appearance
at the high court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-04
Successful Rehearsal.

Should the people continue. (and
there is no reason why they should
IoD their work ut rehearsals with the
interest shown last evening, Fcdalma'
the comedy opera will be success
The first reading of the piece last
evening in the vestry of the Cniver-
salist church augers well for the sue
cess of the tuneful comedy. The
success King Pepper scored will help
wonderfully in this undertaking, ana
a good sum should be realized. The
book is sInart-the sayings witty ana
the music has that catchy swing OF
which MIR. Favor is certainly mas
ter. The authors have worked.
studied and worried many hours,
which the public will realize when
the opera is presented during the lat
ter part of next month. The music
IS interlaced with the lyrics in
mastery fashion. and the action OF
the piece is superb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-04

an order directing that the sum Of 5000
| hc appropriated for the sprinkling of
the streets. and that said sprinklng
| be done In a faithful and comnetant
manner, and under the direction of the
street commissioner. The order was
passed after some discussion and in
common council, concurred.
| Albert X. Jewett, city liquor agent,
whose appointment keeps him in SER
! vice until May l. 1906 offered his bond
Of 5000 which was accepted by vote.
| The sureties were f. l.. Russell and
| Charles S. Whitney.
Tie city marshal recommended the
| appointment of a. c. Sprague and Mi
| chael Cusick as night watchmen and
| Of Harry Hamlen and F. +. Locke, tru-
ant officers, as special police officers.
| The appointments were confirmed as
recommended.
by the appointment of the mayor
and with the voted consent and APP
prevail of the board Frank p. Moore
was reelected as inspector of build
ings.
The following joint standing commit
| tees were appointed by the Mayor and
by the president Of the common coun-
Gil. Public buildings. Aldermen Har-
| rington and Douglass, Councilmen
| Prcble, Wells and Cuts; fire depart
| ment, Aldermen Burns and Blake.
Councilmen Kelley, Coombs and Law
renee; highways. bridges and side
walks, Aldermen Wing and Bryant,
| Councilman Harrington. Harmon and
| Cunnilgham; poor department, Alder
| men Burns and Douglass, Councilmen
| Douglass, Potter and Hartman: ordi-
| nance. Aldermen Blake and Bryant,
| Councilnlen Ward, Cuts and Law
renee; printing, Aldermen Harrington
and Douglass, Councilmen, Dale.
| Stephenson and Kelley; burying
grounds, Aldermen Bryant and Blake.
| Councilmen Douglass, GlaZier and
CoomDs; street lighting, Aldermen
| I.urns and Harrington, Councimen
Glazier, Lawrence and Ward; sewers.
| Aldermen Douglass and Wing, Coun-
| cillmen Wells, Cults and Harrington.
A Lctition was received as allowed
| by the recent act of Legislature ask
| ing that a day be set apart for a spec
| in election to see whether the offices of
| the street commissioner and the city
m9rsllal will be filled with candidates
| elected by popular vote. The petition
| Was sighed by III voters, attested by
| the auditor ana the petition received
| favorable action. and On motion of Al
| dc,nlan Harrington of Ward 5, it was
| voted that the election should take
| place on Monday. April "a, of this year.
| The appropriation bill was not pre-
| scnted as was expected. and Alderman
| Douglass, chairman of the finance
| committee, reported that the bill was
not yet ready for presentation and
| asked that the committee be granted
| all extension of time of one week.
which was granted by vote. The resig
| nation of John L. Eastman, as third
| engineer of the city fire department
| was read and accepted, and in joint
| convention the city government elect
| ed Charles 5. Cobb To be third engi-
neer. Two petitions We're received from
| residents of Ward 6. recommending Mr..
Cobb's election, one of the petitions be-
ing signed by the members OF the
steamer company at South Gardiner.
Tie city government adjourned to
meet next Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-04

G.. T.. Mac6mber and Fl NJ Heath If
the Augusta, Winthrop a. Gardiner Ry.
GO. We're presented to the board. Mr..
Iieath said mat ii had been the intcn-
tioh OF the CORPORATION to present a
pctillon ASKING Tor q location for the
eAtehhlon OF the street railway system,
Dut That owing to an oversight, the le-
gal notification of such intention was
not filed. as required by the State rail-
road commissioners, ana he asked that
the matter be postponed indefinitely,
which was done
Representing the traction company,
Mr.. Macomber talked to some length
on the subject Of free passes." 1t APP
pears That the railway company sent Il
DOCK of transportation passes some
time ago to the members of the board
Of aldermen ana to the mayor. This ac
ton accustomed some comment, it is
said, ana at least one of the municipal
officers returned the passes. Mr.. Ma
comber stated that it was the custom
of the company to furnish free trans
pprtatiOn to the municipal officers of
every city ANA town through which the
company did business, but it trans
pired. last evening, that the municipal
officers of this city have not been the
recipients of such passes or free trans
pcrtation for at least four years. al
though Mr.. MacOmber stated that This
was due to an oversight on his part
Foth of the gentlemen withdrew from
the aldcrma!ic chamber to reappear at
n later date when they Will present the
petition of the cOmIpanV for the right
to lay their tracks from the present
terminus of the road in Depot square
to the steamboat wharf.
Alderman Blake of Ward !, then pre-
scented the roll Of bills No. l, after the
board had been formally called 10 order
by the mayor. The roll of bills was
passed, the common council concurrlng
as follows: