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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
Everybody Talking About It.

Everybody is talking about the great
free offer Of DR.. Grcene's. the most sue
cessful specialist in curing nervous and
chronic diseases. and who discovered
that wonderful medicine, Dr. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. He
makes a speciality or treating patients
Though letter correspondence, and all
who accept his offer are astonished at
the marvellous success of this method
His office is at "a Temple Place. Bos-
ton, Mass. where he receives and care
fully examines every letter sent TO him
by persons describing their cases and
telling him their symptoms. After
thoroughly studying each case ne an
swers the letter, explaining tie cause az
each symptom and telling sure way
to get well ard strong. He makes the
patients understand exactly what ails
them ana tells them all about their
complaint, and all this in entirely free
of charge. They save the expense uf a
trip 70 me city, have no fee to pay, and
rave the benefit Of the best medical a6.
vice ana consultation. Here is an nm
portuiii'y Tor you to get well, reader,
you can either accept or reject it..
Which will You DO?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The ladies of the Brunswick road
met ard organized a Ladies' Aid Soci-
CIV "Wednesday. in connection with
the meetings now being held IN the
White meeting house. The following Of
ficers were elected: President, Mrs.
Katherine Danforth: vice president.
Mrs Mary Nj. Libby; secretary. Mrs.
Nettie w. Lawrence; treasurer. Mrs.
Mary M. Smith; committee to visit
sick, Mrs. Hattie F.. Jordan. Mrs. Es-
ther f. Smith, Mrs. Mary NJ. Smith.
The ladies are reported to have taken
hold Of the work enthusiastically. and
the organization will doubtless prove
to be a very helpful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The annual meeting of the Past and
Present Club was held, Wednesday af-
ternOon, with Mrs. ]. F. Atkins on
Main street. There were nine present.
The following We're elected to serve
the club for the wear to come: PreSi-
dent, Nellie Z. Nye; vice president.
Florence LaWry; secretary. Marion
F'recland; treasul cr, Mrs. +. J. Robin
son. The hostess served delicious re-
freshments and the meeting was a very
enjoyable enc. The papers given We're
upon The Flag" it being Flag day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
Rev, Horatio B. Lawrence.

The many Gardiner friends of Rev.
H0ratio b. Lawrence will be panied to
learn of that reverend gentlemen
death which occurred at Grafton, Mass.
Mr.. Lawrence was born in Wayne, Ne.
in 1871 and graduated from Bowdoin
in 1865. He was at one time principal
of the Gardiner High school, later en-
tering the ministery, profession which
he practiced witt: considerable success.
A widow and one brother, Prof. Hiram!
Il. Lawrence principal of the Holyoke,
Mass Grammar school, survive him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Frank c. Emery of Randolph. has
accepted a position as night editor of
the Rockland Daily Star and will leave.
this week. to assume his new duties.
Mr. Emery was formerly connected
with the LEGAL newspaper and recently
resigned from the Portland Argus staff
on account of Ill health. Mr.. Emery has
fully recovered from his illness, which
was a nervous disorder, and his broth
or pencil rushers throughout the State
will be pleased to learn of his new
connection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
PRINCE LEOPOLD DEAD.
The Inviting Cause Of Franco Prus-
sian War Dies Suddenly at Berlin.

Berlin. June S.-Princc Leopold Won
HohonZollern, n cousin of Emperor
Williams. who came to Berlin to attend
the wedding Of Crown Prince Frederick
William and the Duchess Cecilia Of
Mccklenburg Schwerin, died suddenly,
tonight, of apopleXy.
The prince will be remembered in
history as the candidate of the Span
ish Cortes for the throne Of Spain, ana
as having been unwittingly the cause
of the -Prussian war. He lived
at Sigmaringen in the original princl-
pality of Hohenzollern.
Prince Leopold was born in 1885 ana
was married to the Infanta Antonio OF
Portugal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
WORST is OVER.
Michigan Rivers Slowly Receding 10
Their Normal Condition.

Grand Rapids. Mich. June S-Ke-
ports. tonight, from the flooded basin
of the Grand river north of this city IT,
dictate that the worst is now over. liz
river is falling rapidly. At Iona !.
had fallen two feet in "a hours. ana a.
other points corresponding fall is NJ
ticed. All the rivers flowing into tho
Grand, including the Maple. fa'
Thorn Apple and the Rouge, are suO'
siding.
There may be an aggregate dafras'
to farm property alone of $l.0OO,ooV'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
MRS. SIMPSON EXPELLED
From Women's international Law
Union on Charge of Treason.

Chicago, June S.-Mrs. Sue snip
son. accused of treason by Mrs. Dr..
tell. president of the Womens M, uaa
national Label League. was eApens
from The organization today. by -
cret vote of % to 81. Mrs. shnp %
said that she would carry the GAG.
the federal court to get justice. WI -,
of the delegates present were ho rssv
lowed to vote on the question. H.
say they will form new order slim
to the present one, with Mrs. S'i"p
at the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

There will be a special meeting of
Merrymeeting Chapter. No. 81, O. f. S.,
this evening. at the hall in Masonic
block. There will be work and re-
freshments. The chapter will observe
the fifth anniversary on this date Ev
cry member is requested to be present.
Members Of the society will take notice
that the committee of arrangements
has changed TIE program for that
meeting SO that no one outside the or
der can attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
John B. Hubbard Post Is Thankful.

At the last meeting of John =. Huh
bard Post. q. A. II. 4 vote of thanks
was tended to John Il. Hubbard State
Relief Corps. No. 50. john b. Hubbard
National Relief Corps. No. 80. for their
assistance in the observance of Mem
orial day. Also to the ladies' of the city
who kindly furnished flowers: to the
clergy of the city and to the city gov
eminent and to all who gave their help
to make the observance of the day a
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
Hobbs Lancaster.

Herman f. Hobbs, attached to the
United States weather bureau at Wash
ington, and Miss Ethel Ida Lancaster
We're united in marriage at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
f. Lancaster. Wednesday evening, by
Rev. ]. Langdon Quimby. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hobbs will spend fortnight in travel
and the future home of the young couple
will be located in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

ID. IT, Perkins. principal of Skowhegan
High school. has been notified that his
thesis on The Purchase of louisiana
has been accepted by the University of
Maine emitting him to the degree of
Master of Arts. which will be conferred
upon him at the approaching commence
mcnt exercises at the University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Charles II. O'Brien. manager of the
New England Telephone 4 Telegraph
CO., recently placed an order for n %
foot naphtha launch ana il is now I'M
dcrgoing the finishing touches in the
shop of Il Bath boat builder. 1t will
have an Atlantic S-horse power engin"
and will be finely equipped in every
way Mr.. OBren intends using it on
the kenncbec and owing 20 its size and
available power it will DC entirely sea-
worthy for down-river trips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
Todav's Concert.

The concert program for o'clock TINS
afternoon will be as follows:
March-"HOncymOon," Roses
Overture" kaethchen Won Heilborn.
Ncibig
Na]tzes-..Special REQUEST" CZbulka
Selection from ..Chilperc" HcWeS
"LOin du Bal" Gillette
ethiopian Carnival" Laurcndeau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
WINTHROP.
KENNEBEC Y. P. S. c. e.
The Summer Convention Meets at Win
throp Center, Today.

The summer convention of the kenne-
bee County Christian Endeavor Union
will be held at the Winthrop Center
Friends Church. Friday afternoon and
evening. Special rates arc offered on the
A. w. & G. railway and a large number of
delegates and visiting members are ex-
pected to be present. The following pro-
gram has been arranged for the conven-
ton:
AFTERNOON SESSION.
200 PRAISE service and welcome.
G. NJ. Bailcv, Winthrop Centre
30 Reports of societies by secretaries,
2.iJ Bible reading.
Miss Margaret Koch, State treasurer
Bis Address, Equipment for Service"
Rev. G. NJ. Woodman. Portland,
President No. Cumberland c. L.
Union.
Collection.
:i5 Business meeting.
80 Supper.
F,N ENING SESSION.
100 Praise service, Miss Ethel F. Farr
Prayer
Winthrop Centre Quartette.
1.ll Address, personal Work"
W. F.. Overlook, State c. r. vice
Winthrop Centre Quartette.
Collection.
$40 Address. "A Single Eye"
Pres. W. f. Berry, Kents Hill
$50 C"nse Grafton service
Rev. c. j. Crane. Waterville, State
Field Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

MrG. Lucy Totman, Mrs. Efie Smith,
Mansfield of JoneSport went to Merry
meeting park, Thursday. to attend the
annual Field Day meet of the Order of
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
A Correction.

Through error, in yesterday morn
ing's report of the Temperance Union
meeting, the names of VIM. H. Fuller
and Samuel Carlisle We're given as
those of the delegates to the Hallowell
convention. Instead, these two men
were new members Of the Union re-
ceived, that evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Ali Halloweil baseball fans are look
ing eagerly forward TO the game, Sat
urday, between the ltll.oWell League
team and WormwoOd's artist aggrega-
ton from Auburn. Wormwood vii,
have some new stunts IN the twirling
line and it will be a case Of look quick
if you want to see The ball he pitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Reno SWEET entertained a party Of
her small friends at her home on
Church street. Wednesday evening, ii
being the 14th anniversary of her birth
day. Various games provided enter
tainment and refreshments We're
served by the young hostess. All report
a very pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

There will be a sociable this even
ing. at Files hall for the benefit of the
senior class. Special music VIII be ar
ranged. A small admission fee will be
charged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Russell Post G. A. r.. will hold a
campfire at their hall, Friday evening
June l6 to which they have invited the
members of Russell Relief Corps. the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
and the Sons of Veterans. Rev b. b.
Merrill is to deliver Il brief address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Edgar W. Emerson of Manchester, n
H., will be the guest of Il. NJ. bradbury,
next week, on the dates of June IL and
II, and will hold public seances at Mr.
Rradburys home. Mr.. Emerson is test
medium of much reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Miss Mary Clark of Bingham and
Mrs. Fred Clark and Mrs. A. B. Clark
of Carratunk. We're in town. yesterday.
to meet Miss Belle Clark. who was on
her way home from Texas, where she
has been the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. B. +. Eaton. Mrs. S. w. PhiIbrick.
Mrs. w. r. Clifford, Mrs. J. p. Merrill.
Mrs. John Currier. Mrs. J. p. Oak, Miss
Pauline Oak, Mrs. l.. w. Weston, Miss
Gertrude Weston. and Miss Louise Co
burn attended the annual State field day
or the Daughters of the American Rev
olution at Mcrrymeeting Park, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Preston Mayo has resigned her po-
sition as bookkeeper for the T. =. Beans
Co. on account of i'll health. Miss Penny,
who has been working for Hon. q. G.
Weeks, will succeed her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
A Correction.

A very unfortunate error occurred in
the Journal, yesterday morning, when,
by the omission of one word, mot" in
the item regarding p. II. Winslow, it
appeared that that gentleman was IA
tally i'll. Mr.. WinsioW's condition is re-
ported to be steadily improving and
he will doubtless recover from the
shock of paralysis sustained, last week
in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Capt. w. r. Kreger. who has been at
his home for a few days. left. Wednesday,
to ioin his schooner the Addie NJ. Law
renee. which will soon sail with cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Rufus u. Lord, of Dixmont, late H
Co. "a Me. Inf, reported for admis-
sion, Thursday, and was assigned
quarters in NJ Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

An auto party made up of ex-Gov.
Hill, Weston Lewis, Fred Gigenheimer
and w. G.. Roothby, all of Augusta,
passed through the town. Thursday. on
the way to the lakes. taking dinner at
the Oakland House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The Young Ladies' Sewing Circle OF
The Universalst church will hold
cake sale at the home Of Mrs. l.. T..
Newhall, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

There is an alarming scarcity Of
moderate priced boarding places. and
numbers of stone and SHOE workers
have lately been in 4 Quandary as to
how they would be able to arrange FOR
moro than temporary stay here.
Their" is Il demand for first-class
boarding house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
FAIRFIELD.

Tho schools will all close. today. for
the summer vacation and then an wiz ~
busy with the thoughts OF sradud'ioh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The Individual Communion Service.
which the Junior League of the NJ r,
church is to present to the society has
arrived and will be used, Sunday
morning next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

timothy Hodgkins, late X Co.. 18th
Mass, discharged ut request in July,
iso2. reported for readmission, Thurs
day, and is a patient in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The supper given by the Kings
Daughters. Tuesday evening. was well
patronized. and all who attended We're
We'll satisfied with the ABUNDANT pro-
vision made for their consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Rev. F. II. Morgan. field agent for
the lions Herald, and recently pastor
OF the English church, Singapore
Straits Settlement. preached at the NJ
l.. chapel, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The annual reception of the graduating
class of Skowhegan High school. rendered
to parents and friends. will occur this
evening, in Milburn hall. kendall's
Orchestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Contractor l.. f. '3radstreet intends
commencing work on the changes to
the school houses purchased by him.
very soon. The plans for remOdeling
show very neat and commodOus dwell
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Annie Littleiohn of Portland,
mas been passing few days in town
with her friend, Mrs. d. NJ. Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
EKOWHEGAN.

The Commencement exercises Of the
Skowhegan High school will occur. at
8 O'Clock this afternoon in the First
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Tho members Of the Universalist par.
1sh are sorry to learn of the resigua-
ton Of Ralph Emerson as chorister
which position he has satisfactorily
filed for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe returned to
her home in Boston. yesterday, after
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Henry
Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Miss Margaret Wyman has returned
from short stay with her sister, Mrs
Frank Shaw, in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. L. church
viii be entertained. this afternoon. by
Mrs. Samuel Jewett, Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

NJ F.. Archer of Fairfield Center, has
MANY friends here who are sorry TO learn
that he is suffering from aeverc attack
of neuralgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

DR.. and Mrs. A. y. Libby are in
Portland. attending tn" session of the
Maine Medical Association. DR.. Libby
expected to return homa. last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
LIP. pEASxH.

Vett rams Union excursion to the sea-
shore has not yet been definitely de-
oided upon, Monday, June &c. is being
talked of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Louise Sibley has gone to Fair
held. where she will pass week with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

John Boynton. who was called here
by the death of his father. has returned
to his home i'm Winsted, Ct,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Miss Ida Jenness Moulton. reader and
impcrsonator. will present her entertain
ment in Grange hall, this evening, under
the auspices of the Skowhcgan Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

John +. Townsend reported for duty,
thursday. from an extended furlOugh
to Miidletown, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. w. E. Knauff of Waterville,
passed Thursday in town with her
mother, Mrs. L. A. Field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

q. I. Benson is making quite extern
slve repairs on his house on the Bel
grade road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

turned to her home in Natick, Mass,
yesterday, after having visited Mrs. S.
A. Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
NATIONAL HOME.

John j. Shea has been granted a fur
Tough to Fort POphnm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Miss Sophia Gilman returned.
Wednesday. from a two weeks visit
to relatives in Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Ed. Hapgood Of North Arson,
ana Mrs. Cragin of New York, We're
calling on friends in town, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Lowell Andrews of Everett.
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John
JeWett, Greenville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

James Mcneil has returned from a
visit to East Whitman, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Randolph Caldwell was an arrival,
Thursday, from furlough to Cambridge,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Emily Wood of Lisbon Falls. is
visiting her nephew, Jerry Prebie.
Bartlett street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
OaiIy kennsbee Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 31-3.

Augustus Bailey went to Orono on
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mayor Knigh. went to Waterville on
a business trip, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Don't miss seeing the I,,p
Brothers in their comedy tanpeiieeA
act. With Hargreaves' Circus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Charles Holmes of Brewer, was in
the city on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Painters are at work on the exterior
OF the big Maine Trust building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Look OH page 3 of this paper for adj
ditional Gardiner news and ads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. o. w. Brown went to Bruins
wick, yesterday, to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. c. A. Bills and son, Everett, re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

but Mrs. Libby will remain. until Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09
HALLOWELL.

Gov. Cobb was n guest at the Hal
lowell House, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

While the date Of the proposed Union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

Mrs. Jesse Crimmin ana son are Wis
iting iii North Jay whcra Mr.. Crimmin
Is now employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-09

You will find some of the best
trades in this line of pants that have
ever been shown in Gardiner and
500 pairs for you to select from.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
WANTS BUT ONE PHONE SYSTEM
Council of Sheffield. Ala, Declines to
Grant a New Franchise.

The mayor and council of Sheffield,
Ala, at a melting held there last night.
declined tc. grant a franchise for an
exchange TIC be operated in competition
with the exchange of the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
now i'll Sheffield. The application for
a franchise was mad by John C. Nom
teitn, representing Barber and B,aiiiy
owners of certain independent reic-
phone properties. The matter receiV-
ed careful consideration at the
of the members Of the council n af-
ter a full discussion it was unanimous
" decided that a second telephone >ys-
tenn liz Sheffield would resTlt in an m
financial burden to the COM
munity and cry considerable annoy
ance as we'll. The service of the South
ern Bell company in Sheffield was D:o-
nounced excellent and the rates rea-
sonable, and tn mayor and Ouncil
were unanimously of the opinion thlt
a second telephone system would be
Observation-Disclosures Constitu-
ton. 3rd.