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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Wright, who have been visiting rela-
tives here, left for Belfast. Saturday.
II. Q. Trumdy Of Monmouth is visit
ing friends III this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. IIrskine are stop
ping at j. +. Halls while the latter is
away.
Eev.5Mr. Rrown has gone To his home
III Brrnswick for Il vacation.
T. 4. Myrick was "a business visitor
i'll belfast. last week.. 49,
Miss Eddi" Bryant is critically i'll.
Oliver Written Of Unity was a visitor
here, Sunday.
CENTER MoNTvlLLE.
f.. f. Task" is putting a new roof on
Ira ID. Grams stavn mill
Mrs. ". d. Tasker was quite sick last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Latum. who have
been visiting friends here. have re-
turned to MArblehead. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Palmer have re-
turhed to Reading. Mass, after a visi,
with relatives here.
MISS Della II. Kane is in Rockland
with her sister. Mrs f. NJ. Shcrer
inc following people from Belfast
We're Ill I: l.. Fosters on the 18th inst
w. ana Mrs. Joseph Darby. Mr.. and
mrs, Ralnh Darby. Mir. ana Mrs.
George Darby Bert Darby ana sister.
III. ana Mrs, VIM. Staples. Mr. ana
MiS' waiter DARBY. Mr.. and Mrs. Loan
1olco'd' ana Master Karl Darby.
Harry NJ. Daniels is home ror ! vaoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

A. w. Brooks and Chas. H. White.
VINO went TO Boston. to bring home MIR.
Brooks new 1S-horse power jackson
automobile. returned home by. train.
Tuesday night. having left the machine
at Portsmouth. N. H., on account Of the
storm. Mr.. Brooks will probably go
back. today. and complete the journey
to Augusta. The two gentlemen got u
good 1StHt ffopr BosyenH gnu came
along all Right until the roads became
too muddy, and the 20 miles which they
travelled was covered in four hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
Daily kenlnsbee Joura1l

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices, ~.
buttons of respect, etc, win b.
charged at the rate Of ten cents p>p
line. No charge less than seventh.
i've cents.
All advertising announcements Of On.
tertainments, whose object IL thu
raising Of money, will be charged q
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, will s.
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such a refer to advertisers oc.
cupying space in our adyertisfrS
columns. and will be run under
separate head on one OF the local
pages. 49,
Subscribers who fail to receive N.
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Forrest Furbush is constructing q
rather unique affair for The York
shoe store at his shop on Bangor
street. 1t lis four-sided glass case
and is designed to stand on one end
and he operated by an automatic spring
which will cause 1t to revolve. Inside
there will be three stories" on which
goods may be displayed. the stories
growing smaller toward the top in an
artistic manner. The case is designed
to set outside the store and should be
an attractive device.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Arson NJ. Goddard re-
turned, Tues day afternoon. from a ten
days cruise in their gasoiene launch.
The time was passed at Boothbay har-
Dor and neignboring waters, and their
camp was located on Mckown's point
north of Mouse island. They had good
weather fo- the greater portion Of their
outing. and the time was passed most
pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.


In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
George b. Runneis. III Bahkrupt'y.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of George =. Runneis OF
District aforesaid. Il bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th
DIV Of August. A. ID. 1905. the said George
B. Runncis was duly adjm nnot;ns 81 hapk nix
creditors will he held at the Office of the
Referee. iso Water Street, in Augusta
Mainc and District aforesaid. on the 9Th
day of August A. d; lso3; at ATT, ten ,, O'clock LOCK
crnditors may attend. prove their claims.
annoint n trustee. examine the bankrupt,
and such other s,d STs nsfise as may
p''p' FREMONT J. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy
Augusta, Maine. Aug. 7. 1906. ai1dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
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LOCAL NOTICES.

All cottagers owning boats. together
with members Of the Cobbosseecontee
Yacht Club desiring to participate Ia
the carnival to occur the evening q
Aug. "a. will oblige by at once notifying
W. D. Spaulding, chairman of commits
tee on parades. aug15d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

The man who runs the weather was
unkind, yesterday, as by the storm
which prevailed until afternoon, a
damper was put on all kinds of sports
for the day Some of the Augusta
sport lovers wanted to go to Watervilla,
TO see the races, Others wanted to go 10
Crescent beach with the Watervilla
Knights Templar. others 10 the picnic
at Whitefeld, while many others
wanted to go to the bali games, but
they didn't go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Miss Lena Beane will go 10 Jay, this
morning, to attend the Beane reunion.
She will take q large number of copies
OF her fathtfrss book iF.'ridiii From fssrf62s sa
TO Cabin" to supply the demand of the
many relatives who viii attend. Fa-
yorable comments in regard TO the
book come from all sides which must
be gratifying to the family and the
numerous friends Of the late Deputy
Sheriff j. i. Beane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

A pretty specimen of burnt wood
work is on exhibition in the store OF
Trouant & Bates. The view is a por-
ton Of CapsuDtic pond. and is the work
of Clyde Stewart of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

At the drawing Of three traverse
jurors for the September term OF tho
Superior court for Kennrbec county,
which was held at the Office OF the city
clerk. at 9 O'Clock. yesterday morning,
the NAMES drawn from the box wers
those of &. F. Cook, II. II. kelton and
S. 5. Randall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
New Advertisements Today.

To let-Furnished room.
For sale-Gray horse power.
For sale-House in HalIowelI.
Wanted-Second hand Go-cart.
Wanted-By Middle-aged woman.
Notice of flrst meeting of creditors.
Wanted-Boy to learn dry goods bust.
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Mrs. u. S. Nelson of Cedar street
place. East Side, has a night blooming
cereus that is not only a beauty, but
also has record of its own. In adj
dition to having p blossoms on it at
the present time, it has the distinction
of having borne four other blossoms, a
short time ago. For a plant to bear
blossoms more than once a season is
said to be rare occurrence and this.
With its present large number of bios
SONS, proves it an unusual plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
Notice Of First MEETING Of creditors

Not'ce OF FIRST Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
I'm the matter of
ALDEN L.. COLLEY. I'm Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Alden T. Cooley of
Windsor, in the County of Kennebec,
ana District aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day Of July. A. d. 1905. the said Alden L.
Cooley was duly adjudicated bankrupt:
and that the first meeting of his creditors
1870 Water Street, in Augusta Maine ana
District a foresaid. on the Goth day of Au-
gust. A. D. 1928; al ten o'clock in the fore
may attend prove. their claims. appoint 4
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and trans
act such other business as may prOperly
come before said meeting.
FREMONT ]. c.. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta Maine. Aug : 1905. .aiidit
Notice of First Nesting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Charles III. Bachelor, I'm Pankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Charles II. Bachelor
OF Augusta. in the County of Eennebec
and District aforesaid. bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 2eth
day OF July, A. d. 1905, the said Charles
III. Bachelder was duly adjudicated bank
rupt; and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at the Office of the
Heferee. 100 Water Street. in Augusta,
Maine. and District aforesaid. on the Both
day of August. A. ID. 1906. Mt ten O'Clock
IN the forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend prove their claims
appoint n trustee. examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as NAV
properly come before said meeting
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta Maine. Aug. 8, 1906. a17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

One LOGGER was all that the police
station contained, Tuesday night, and
he was allowed to depart. in the morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

The Milne Central offers excursion
rates to those people who wish to at
tend the Field day exercises: of the Odd
Fellows of central Maine, which will be
held at Dexter, Saturday. Aug. 26. The
fare from Augusta 10 Dexter and re-
turn is $1.25, and excursionists win take
regular trains. Twenty-cne lodges will
participate, and the program will in
clude addresses by the grand officers
and Others, a parade, baseball and
other sports, and band concerts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Frank Bilodeau has begun the work
Of moving his stock of goods into the
store formerly occupied by Locke &
Hewett, where he viii open shoe
store. .=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
LINCOLN,
ALMA.

Mrs. Samuel Ersknc and daughter of
VT, are visiting at a. .. u.
PeaSlee's.
Miss Alice Cheney returned from New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
WALDO.
- Al 1 DALE.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.. Hall left Monday.
for Grelton. Ohio where they will re-
main several weeks.
The Misses IneZ Hall and Sadie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

There will be d dance at Island park.
tonight, after the close Of the theater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
NORTH PlITSION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank MarSOn ana
daughter of Massacnus IT'S have been
ih,. guests Of Mrs. Marsnn's mother.
Mrs. Mary BlodGett. ana sister Mrs +.
=. Morrill,. the past week.
The young ladies of this place who
w"r. In attendance at the summer
school At East Pittstun We're much
PLEASED with the instruction given by
IN" teachers. PROF.. Powers of Gardiner
and IN. superintendent of schools OF
Dover and t'oxCroft. II. Williams ;tnl
i,el That much benefit WAS received
Much rcgr,t was expressed that oWing:
to tho small number who attended. IL"
:.rSsi III could not haV" been continued
longer.
quite number Of the citizens Of
North PittstoH attended the lectur. III
rpwlr's hall given Ivy n. Williams a.
Fnxcroft. 1t was filled with good
points for parents and citizens rs 10
their duty towards our public schools
ana "" wish that a larger number Of
citizens had been present tn have lis
tened and perhaps proiited by it,
LinwooI Linscott. who has been
passing his vacation ut G. W. Law
rcncc's. returned. sunday night to his
home at Everett. Mass.
T. T. Morrill, and f. McGri1is left.
Saturday. for Il visit with their chill
dr.n. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morrill, in
Wore, ster. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Green and Ed
h,rt Wilson Of Watrrville. We're Wis
Itnrs over Sunday at &. X. Green's.
Mr. ana Mrs. c. q. Plummcr of Wa
trivill-. visited their sister. Mrs. Julia
Brown. for n few days. last week.
Little Miss Florence Lane enter
tanned quite a company of her play
mates. nine in all. at the home OF her
grandmother. Mrs. Julia Brown. Satur-
day. the occasion being the eight ami
versnrs- ~ her birth. Several presents.
both pretty ana useful. were received.
and refreshments of cake and ice
cream served. 1t was day which
will long linger in the memory of the
participants.
John Grant and Harvey Trask or
Randolph. were callers in the place.
Sunday.
Charles Tonsctt Of Smithtown. was n
caller at c. X Green's. Tuesday.
Several from this way attended the
funeral OF Sumner DOrr at Chelsea,
Sunday.
Mrs. I.aiorest Hall Of brighton
Mass. arrived in town. Tuesday. and
will pass a few days at c. X. Green's.
Miss Nellie Grant went to Rumford
Falls, Wednesday, to visit her brother,
W. II. Grant. who was so severely in
lur6d in the mill ut that place. last
Saturday. The latest report states he
Is doing as well as can be expected
the terrible ordeal through |
which he passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
ton. He is attending the st. Lawrenc,
University. n. Y.

Tho sporting attractions Of Skibo. Mr..
CtjrncgicS Highland home. are thus sum-
med up: The extent of this shooting is
about COCO aCres. of which about 10000
acres are moor. $500 acres arabic and 4W0
aCrcs wood 600 to 500 brace, grouse. W
StIgs. fallow bucks. II roe deer. besides
black game. partridgcs. phea SAINTS. snipe;
w"odcock, hares, rabbits and wild fowl
may be cypected. There is fair salmon
and sea trout fishing in about fifteen
miles of the EvcliX and good trout fish.
ing in LocHs Migdale. Laggah, Lars and
Buidhe--Wcstminster Gazette -i
Victoria, Australia, is overrun with wild
dogs the descendants of stray domestic
animals They are as bad as wolves, and
are RI vaging the f,Ocks. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Ben Venue Floral Pariors. - State
rtreet. Bennett Block. opposite CouEx
House, up one flight. All kinds Of
Moral work promtly attended to. Tele-
ohone $685..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
MATTERS.
Journals Telephone Call, f3s.

Augusta VS.. Hallowell at the Driving
park at 4 o'clock, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
LOST

SATURDAY AFTERNOON. PAIR
large field glasses, probably left in band
stand opposite State House. Finder will
be suitably rewarded. Leave at kcnn"-
bee Journal Office ;uglGdjt'
A LADY'S GOLD WATCH, FOB At
tached. Keystone case. Waltham move
mcnt, betwe en- Mill St. ana Opera house.
l. % to p. NJ. Thursday. Mrs. Edith Per
kins Mill St. Augusta. auslIdIW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Mrs Stuart McDavid If Minneapo-
lis. Mimi. is the guest OF Mrs. Eugene
lieun"tt.
Miss NJ L. Armstrong Of York, is
the guest Of Miss Una Braun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
IN FARMINeoALE, A FARM or 80

acres Large orchard. apples. cherries
and pears. Good buildings pleasantly 10
Gated At a bargain. G. S. Fogg, sum
MGR St, Augusta. alldtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
LIGHT. ONE SEAT CANOPY TOP

carriage set new wheels. Is tire. Locke d
jewell make. one Il. x Q. tire shrinks. one
Benson tire shrinker one tire bendor
in Oakland or write for particulars to
George r. Benson, X. +. L. 50, Oakland.
NJ, a4d3ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
MT. VERNON.

Wisely c. cnmstosk, who has a"cl
carrier on rnut. = since. il stirt"d ten
dcrcd his resignation. last month. ANA !
took effect. TINS week. Mr.. FOmstock hd
h..n most faithful in the discharge of hi
duties and the patrons on route D. sin
C"rcly regret his leaving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
A BOY 1s YEARS OF AGE WHO is

willin" To- work would like Il cnAnc" t.
work his board on a farm or elsewhere.
Is not AFRAID If work and OF good habits.
g.. Journal Office. augiGdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
HOUSE ON MELVILLE STREET; !

rooms. bath room fitted with Iattst
plumbing; near electrics and convenient
70 Water street Inquire of Mrs. Cath
crime Doherty, 43 Melville Street, Angus
e. nv a12dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
MIDDLE AGED WOMAN TO DO

huusewurk in family OF four. All modern
conyenientes. Call ut l5s Water St, An.
guSta. a2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
LOCATION
DESK ROOM ON WATER STREET,

Augusta. Address. giving location and
terms, r.. f.. New bert, ocean Point. Me.
aug3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

elcds, carts, horse rake and all kinds OF
farming implements by Mrs. Charles A
Thorn;ls Canada road; below Insane
HOSPITAL auSI1ul"i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
FARM. s. ACRES, CROPS, STOCK

and tools, 800 cords of wood. 10 thousand
lumber, good orchard. 10 barrels. good
buildings good land, cutS 70 tons hay.
James Bowie l.. T. D. No. IS. litchfield.
NJ nine. aSd3W'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE
James W. Welch, 12s State street. For
particulars, inquire of Miss WEIGH or c.
S. Fogg. 6 Summer street. june15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
LESS THAN COST IN WHOLESALE

car lots. more than $4,000 worth double
and single carts. wheels and aXles, car
riage wheels and axles also large assort-
rnent of wagons and sleighs, and harness
Must close the business at once and don
miss the sale. 3. b. Douglass: BOW,
dninban, Aug15d2wpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
RosslNsDALE FARM, WINTHROP,

stoves carpets. chamber sets, springs.
mattresses feather beds dining and other
chairs, Kitchen table and other household
goods ali sold regardless of cost House
open until August 18TH. After that call or
address NJ. l.. Robbins. East Winthrop:
Maine. a4d3w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

SPACE IN THE JOURNAL WANT
column. 15c. for one insertion; &c. for
each additional insertion. X
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
WANTED

BY A MIDDLE AGED AMERICAN
woman, position in country as working
hons, keeper, "r in family. good cook,
very capable, good home more to b: IL
sired th.n high wages. Mrs. X. 9. T..
Litc!ficid, Maine, Il. +. II. II.
augl7d3t@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
NY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY

A CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
homework on Capitol Island. Maine. un-
til Sept. -; afterwards in Richmond.
Good wages. Apply to Mrs. J. \. Proctor,
Capitol Island. Ne. iulv25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

TWO EXCELLENT PIECES OF
real estate situate on Melville Street In
Augusta. with the double tenement
houses. also many convcniences. A good
investment for some one. Apply to
Thomas J. Lynch. Attorney-at-Law. Au-
eusta, Maine. mSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
IT ONCE, GOOD LOOKING COON
pVERTisING WORLD, COLUM.
AT ONCE AND FOR PERMANENT

position, young ladies who write n dis
tinct business hand. Apply by letter to-
day to w. II. Gannett Publisher, Au-
gusta, Maine. a2dti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
A TWO. STORY HOUSE WITH 10

rooms with stable, good garden. apples.
PEARS and berries; heated with Kelsey
furnace; fitted for two families. Address
F.. Journal office, Augusta, Ne. augl1dl"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

HOUSE, STABLE, AND LARGE LOT.
No a. State St.. Augusta. Apply to Geo;
w Eickery. outI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17
FOR SALE
GASOLINE LAUNCH FOR SALE, %
EvsRAL WAGONS, SLEIGHS,

job. two evenings off each week: Apply
to II. Il. Hall, Livermore Falls, Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

7 TIE BENCNSWTIH ShUP NNU
tools now owned and occupied by G. NJ.
Clark at II Cony street. One of the finest
locations in the city. Cause OF sale going
out of the business. uug1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-17

Small Advts not exceeding Is words coming under this
SUBSEQUENT insertion In sending by mall enclose stamps with
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-05-25
Ladies' Cemetery Association.

The Ladies' Cemetery Association
will meet at the Ohio Street NJ. E
Church Saturday, May 9th, at 8
O'Clock P. m.
All members who have not paid
their assessment fee, are urged to &c
20 before that time, if possible, andil
not, bring it on that day, when II
will be receipted.
II any having friends buried in Oal
Hill Cemetery, other members OF thu
family living away from Butler, will
correspond with them, securing thei'
membership and report to the Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. DR.. Hull
or to the Chairman OF the non resi-
dent committee, Mrs. Max Weiner
they will confer great favor upoI
the ladies OF the associ alton.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-05-25
Double Assassination
Sequel to kidnapping.

Natchez. Miss, May 22.-After
building q hunters "blind" and stalk.
Ing his victims ell right, Peter Mathe-
son, aged 80 years, shot and killed
Az. Bidwell, aged 60 years, and Ste
phen Jones, so years old. The dou-
bic murder was committed in an old
shanty just below the city limits,
near the river. After killing the men,
Matheson entered boat, took his
4-year.old son in bis arms, struck bis
mother-in.law, Mrs. Sue Pruitt, over
the head with bis gun, and came to
the city. He was arrested, but refus-
ed to make q statement. Matheson
and his wife had separated, the court
awarding their child to the father.
Bidwell and Mrs. Pruitt gained pos
session OF the child on May 10, and
this led up to the double murder.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-05-25
Stone and Cannon Unable
to Make Philippines Trip.

Washington, fay Ex-senator
VIM. ]. Stone, OF Missouri, has advis'
ed Secretary Taft that 1t will be inn
possible for either himself or Mrs.
Stone to 20 to the Philippines with the
party " hich is to sail from San Fran
cisco the first week In July. The
senator has advised the secretary
however, that unless there is some
thing unforeseen to prevent Miss
Mabel Stone, his daughter, will bt
one of the party.
Speaker Cannon also advised thu
secretary that It would be impossible
for him to accompany the party
Other declinations OF the secretary
invitation have been received from
Representatives Crumpacker ant
Watson, Of Indiana, and Senator
Daniels, of Virginia. Missouri vii
be represented on the trip by MI
Charles F. Joy and Mrs. JOY, OF ST
Louis, and Representative DEAR
mond, Mrs. DeArmond and thei
daughter. Illinois will be represent
ed by Representatives Smith an
Foss.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-05-25
DEER|NG
Binders, Mowers, Reapers,
Hay Rakes, wine and Oil.
DEACON BROS. g. CO.,
HARDWARE AND GROCERY HOUSE,
BOMB KILLS THREE;
ACCIDENT SAVES
WARSAW GOVERNOR.
Twenty-Thrse Wounded.

Warsaw, Russian Poland, May %.
A workman who was trying to
avoid the observation OF two detec-
tives on Miodowa street stumbled on
the curb OF the sidewalk and q bomb,
which he was carrying in his pocket,
exploded, killing the workman, both
the detectives and some persons who
were passing by. It is believed the
bomb was intended Tor GOv.-Gen.
Msximovitch, who wes expected to
pass the spot on his way to the
cathedral to attend the services in
honor Of the cars birthday. The
bodies OF the victims we're literally
blown to pieces. A cafe near the
scene OF the explosion was entirely
demolished, all the windows in the
neighborhood were smashed and a
lamp post was torn out OF the
ground.