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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
HBlua Noon ,,

The London Lancet says tnat Once
In blue moon" does not mean never,
but seldom The last blue moon in
England was on December 10, 1883. Its
color was due to atmospheric condi-
tons.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Enough.

Richly want to propose to q girl,
and ! don't know how to 90 at II. What
would you suggestf
Friend-h ! had your income, I'd
ten her to look me mp In Bradstreet's
and then AJAX her what sized ring abe
vearA-Detroit Free iress.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Words in Bible-

The precise number OF words In the
Old and New Testaments is 1882,
and by reading something like ten min
utes a day at a pace Of 200 words q
minute one could read the Bible
through in q year.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Pensions for Workmsn.

DR.. Tillau. Of Paris, whose death
was recently announced, has be-
queathed $4,000 to a fund for pro-
Viding old-age pensions for workmen.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
The Comnler I.iRa

Between pretending to be what we
are not and not to be what We are, we
are under q considerable strain to keen
up appearances.-Puck.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18

Great Britain is now getting excited
over race suicide. What . lot Of imitS,
ors those Britishers are, anyWay.-To-
ledo Blade.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Long Beard

Scotland has Kansas beaten. Alexan-
der Wflkie, Of Upper Craigie, Perth,
boasts beard more than eight feet long.
1t II still growing.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
First Pie Tins

The first pie plates were made early In
the eighteenth century By the German
potters who settled in PHILADELPHIA.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Daily Thnnnhf

A great mans path Is streEn with the
things he has learned to do without
Phillips Brooks.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-02-18
Not She.

It isn't the woman who gives away
the secret. 1t IL the people she tails e
70 who let II out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
ROPER LUMBER CO.
BUYS JONES TRACT
Purchase of $50 Acres of Woodland
in Warwick County Involves
Sum of $500.

Mr. w. C. Powell, purchasing agent
for the John l.. Roper Lumber Com
pany. of Norfolk, yesterday complet-
ed negotiations with MIR. D. S. Jones,
of Newport News, by which the lum-
Der company becomes the owneg of
the tract Of $50 acres Of timber land
belonging to Mr.. Jones, in Warwick
county. The purchase price was ST.
500 and the transaction was n cash
one.
Several months ago the Roper Lum.
Der company purchased large tract
of timber land from Mr.. Jones on the
border of Elizabeth City and Warwick
counties, and later they purchased the
timber from Mr.. Hogge. in York coun-
ty, and the timber on the Wood farm.
Mr.. Powell said yesterday that his
company will Immediately place a
large force OF men at work cutting
the timber and that his company now
owns more than 100000 acres of tim
Der lands in York, Elizabeth City and
Warwick counties, the entire purchas-
es involving something like 100000.
By purchasing the tract from Mi.
Jones yesterday the Roper Lumber
Company is now owner of all the tim
Der on this side OF the Peninsula, so
Mr.. Powell states.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29

Motorman Hautz that something was
wrong and he soon brought his train
to standstill. Conductor Scott was
found lying on the trcstle with blood
oozing from his leg and head.
The injured conductor was hurried
ly taken to the Fort hospital and
DR.. Harry ID. Howe. the company's
physician. was sent to Old Point on
special car. DR.. Howe did all in
his power to save the injured man,
but the injuries proved too much for
human Skill and science.
Mr.. Scott, who was 2S years old,
came here from Smithfleld and has
been in the employ of the railway
company since last February. He is
survived by Il wife and two small
children. The SCOTS live in Chapel
street. Conductor Scott was held in
high esteem by the street railway
officials and general favorite with
the men employed on the line.
Family Told the Sad News.
AS soon rs the accident happened
officials of the railway communicated
with Mr.. SCOTS family in Smiihfcld,
while the distressing news was sent
to his wife.
When Mr.. Scott died the company
turned the body over to Undertaken
Frank c. Rees and will stand all the
burial expenses.
DR.. George *. Vandersiice. the cor.
oner. arranged for an investigation
at once. Deputy Sheriff Edwin Cur.
It's summoned the following gentle
men as n coroners jury.
Mssrs. A. C. Crockett, NJ. i. Diggs
r. Q. Hill, J. C. Phillips. Roy Sin.
clair and Leroy Shields.
The coroner went TO Old Point
and investigated the circumstances
surrounding the death of the conduct.
or and at 11:15 o'clock last night
adjourned tho hearing until this
morning mt 10 o'clock. when he will
continue the inquiry.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
9. G. LACEY WILL
BE BURIED TO-DAY
Will Occur From His Residence in
Phoebus at 1880 O'clock
This Morning.

The funeral of Mr. Oliver Chester
Lacey, who died suddenly in his home
In Klondikc, Phoebus, will occur at
his home at 1890 o'clock this morn
ing. Rev. L. Pendlcton Jones, d. d..
of the Hampton Baptist church will
ofTlciate.
Mrs. Lacey, who was visiting in
Baltimore when death came 10 her
husband, reached home yesterday
morning, and DR.. Wood. a relative
from Richmond, also came down yes.
terday.
The family has requested the fol.
lowing gentlemen to act as pallbeal-
ers: Messrs. w. II. Shackelford, Il. s
Wallace. L. NJ Tennis, II. +. Wilson,
Phoebus, and G. l.. D. Barron and
Lee Shaffer, OF Norfolk
The burial will be made in Oak.
land cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
". F. Scott Fatally Injured on
the Stable Switch at Fort
Monroe Yesterday.
DIED IN TIE FORT HOSPITAL
Had Been Employed by the Com
pany Since Last February and Was
Highly Regarded by the Officials Of
the Road-Survved by Wife and
TWO Small Children.

Mr.. w. f. Scott. conductor on
the line of the Newport News and
Old Point Railway and Electric Com
pany, fell under his car last night
mt z o'clock and received injuries
from which he died an hour later.
Mr.. Scott was conductor on car
No. AZ. in charge OF Motorman II.
Haut2, and trailer No. 10i, was at
tachcd to the motor car
Arriving at stable Switch" just
at the entrance TO the Old Point
trestle. Conductor Scott, it was said,
got off the car to throw" the signal
lights. After throwing the signal
switch, Conductor Scott. it was said
called TO Motorman llautz to go
ahead and it is supposed that the
conductor in attempting to mount the
moving car fell between the motor
and the trailer.
Body Badly Manged.
The quick jerk of the car told
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
NEWPORT NEWS
TOOK THE GAME
ShipbuiIders Retain Championship by
Defeating the Hampton
Players.

In one Of the most stubbornly
fought games of basketball ever Wit
messed in Armory hall, the champion
five OF Newport News defeated the
representatives OF the Hampton
Young Mems Christian Association
last night, IL to IA. The game was
witnessed by good crowd and the
battle was royal one from start to
finish. Hampton PLAYED superb ball
as did also Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Nary Willoughby Painfully Shoots
Irwin Troxell, Fort Monroe
Artllleryman.
INJURIES ARE NOT SERIOUS
Woman Says the Artilleryman At
tempted to Batter Down Her Doors
in Her House in Lancer Street and
That She Shot to Brighten Him
Away-Woman Arrested.

Private Irwin Troxell, a member of
the Thirty-ffth company, heavy coast
artillery, is in the Fort Monroe hos
pital suffering from n bullet wound
IN the calf of each of his legs, while
Mary Willoughby, proprietress Of a
house in Lancer street, is held in
the Phoebus lookup on the charge
of having fired the shots that caused
the wounds of the artilleryman.
According to the statement of the
woman Privates Troxell and William
Allen, of the Seventy-third company.
and Private John Ward. of the Thir-
ty-ilfth company, came to her house
shortly after $50 o'clock and asked
for admission.
Start Rough House.
Being refused admission, the VIC
man SAYS, the artillerymen began
kicking and attempting to batter
down the door. The woman says she
requested the soldiers to desist in
their determination to force an en-
trance and when she found that per-
suasion would not suffice she got her
revolver.
Going TO her door Mary Willough.
by says she fired twice and each
shot took effect in Troxell's legs
one entering the right leg just at
the lower end of the calf and the
other bullet entering the right leg
several inches higher. One of the
bullets passed entirely through the
leg and lodged in the other, while
the other bullet went through the
flesy part of the calf.
Woman Arrested.
Policeman W. r. Williams, VINO
heard the shots. and Policeman Har-
ry Simkins. hurried to the house
and Mary Willoughby was placed
under arrest and taken to the Phoe.
bus lookup, while Dr. George X.
Vanderslice was called to attend the
wounded artilleryman.
DIR. Vanderslice had the artillery.
man taken to his office in Mellen
street, where he dressed the injuries
and removed the ball from the right
leg.
After dressing the mans wounds
Dr. Vanderslice informed the authorl-
ties at Fort Monroe of the shooting
! and TroXell was later taken to the
hospital at the fort
Only Flesh Wounds.
DIR. Vanderslice stated last night
that Troxell's injuries are only flesh
wounds and that he will probably he
able to leave the hospital within
| three weeks or q month.
Mayor l.. p. Furness issued n war.
rant for the arrest of the woman
charging her with having malicious
ly shot the artilleryman with intent
to MAIN, disable. disflgure and kill
| irwin TroXell.
Mayor Furness refused to bail
Mary Willoughby and will probably
give her a preliminary hearing this
| morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
RAPTlsTS TO MEET.
George Schmelz, of Hampton, to at
to Attend Gathering.
Especial to the Daily press.)

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 2S-Rev. w
v. Savage, of Cincinnati; James n
Borum, of Portsmouth; George A
Schmelz of Hampton. and ]. l.. Camp
of Franklin, will be in Richmond to
morrow where the executive commit
tee of the Virginia Baptist Orphanage
will choose a successor to Rev. George
y. Holiday, who has resigned the SUI
perintendency of the Orphanage at
Salem.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Store.
EI1Eit;: syfEE&5

Yesterday was one of the
busiest days Of the seasonal
good starter for a busy
Thanksgiving week. The
values we're offering in Cloth
ing and Furnishings ought
to bring every man in Hamp-
ton to this store who wants
10 save money on the best
Clothing produced in America.
See our windows for specials
and get in carly before the
good things" are sold out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Soldier Has Bad Fall.

An old soldier from the Home,
while in front. of the Augusta hotel,
while suffering from an attack OF
vertigo fell on the pavement and
hurt his head severely. DIR. W. a.
Picker attended him, ,IssHsS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Closed TOMORROW.

The grocery stores of C. w. Hick.
man. w. w. Richardson, w. V. Wood
and Beasley & Bush will he closed all
day ow-Thanksgiving Day. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
HOLIDAYS FOR SCHOOLS.
Children Will Be Given From This
Afternoon Until Monday Mornjno.

The public schools of Hampton.
Phoebus and Elizabeth City county
will observe Thanksgiving Day holt
days from this afternoon until Mon
day morning. When. the schools close
the schools close today the children
will be given freedom for four days
two of them being from school du-
ties as Saturday and Sunday arc
always given the children.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Death at the Home.

Henry Crumley. who served with
the Independent battery of Artillery
in Pennsylvania, and IA years old.
died in the National Soldiers Home
hospital yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29

Mr. A. l.. Landcrs left here last
night for a hunting trip of several
days in Louisa county
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29

WANTED-THREE OR FOUR FUR.
nished room, suitable to light house
KEEPING, in good location. VIII pay
good rent for same. References ex-
changed Address ROOMS, care
Press office box. 336, Hampton.
11.27-Gt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
Little Baby pies.

The 15-months-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Willoughby, of near
Sugar Hill. Died yesterday morning
from diphtheria.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
THANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTIONS
Can BE Sent Today to Mrs. Hewn.
or Mrs. Small.

Hampton Circle of Kings Daugn-
ters will make it's usual contributions
to the poor of Hampton tomorrow
Thanksgiving day.
Those desiring to assist in The
cause are asked to send their con-
tributions to either Mrs. Frank Small
or Mrs. c. II. Hewins by o'clock
this afternoon.
The Hampton Chapter Daughters
of the Confederacy sent large box
of provisions and delicacies TO the
Old Ladies' Home in Richmond yes.
terday. The box contained $50 worth
of provisions and will be the means
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Miss Bessie White has started for
visit of several days to her cousin,
Miss Scott. in Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29

of greatly assisting the members OF
that institution in having Il good
Thanksgiving.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
WANTED.

wANTED--To LOAN, $4,000 ON
good real estate security at per
cent. Apply to WILLIAM C. L..
TALLlAFERRO. attorney, Trice
building, Hampton, Va. 1861
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29

Auction sale $4,000 stock of fnrni.
ture, stoves, etc. See advertisement
page 2. 1l26.7t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-29
FOR RENT.
LOST AND FOUND.

sTRAYED---A PIG. TO LITTLE BACK
River Saturday, November IS. Own
er can have pig by addressing GEO.
G. DORNBAUGH, HAMPTON, VA,
and paying all necessary costs.
11.26 1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-30

st. Louis, Nov. 27-Negotiatlons
for ono Of the most extensive real es-
tate transactions ever brought about in
St Louis have been completed. and
win result in the erection Of a 500
room hotel building on Washington
avenue between Thirteenth and Eigh-
teenth streets, and the practical re-.
moval Of the Wholesale district to Eve
blocks west Of its present location, on
Washington avenue. The deal in its
sutirety has embraced s., 1900. 900 in real
estate, and the Improvements. It is es-
timated, win mean 4 further total ex-
pcnditure Of probably tS.5OO.OOO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-30

Washington. Nov. 27-The total
value Of merchandise exported from
the United States to China IN the ten
mpnths ending with October. 1905.
Va Po,iOl.Ts7. against tso.557. 1si for
a. same period Of 1904, which up to-
that time Was the high record year lnI
cur EXPORT trade With China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
An interesting Lecture.

II WAS Il fortunate gathering of Ieo-
pie which listened 10 Rev. Peter Mae
queens lecture at Wilson hail. last
evening. The gathering was not
large, for the weather was cold and al
most prohibitive. but those who did
attend found much Of interest an, eGi-
fcatiun in the words of the lr..e?tilc
lecturer. as We'll as in the POE views
Which Were of surpa ssinG beauty and
III diversified variety. He iourneycd
with his audience from the beautiful
capital Of the Russian empire to s:
IBERIA ana Nla,iiavostok farther son. !,
to Pert Arthur and to Corea; then t.
the floWefy Kingdom. His views in
IT. Petersburg We're of great interest
Ihe palaces of the Car the bcauty
and SplendOr of things regal We're pre-
scented III all their lavish emolumnrts.
Inc Russians came in for a tribute Of
respect. rs to their great love Of ceun-
l!N, bnt agairst autOcraCv. HoSpita-
BILE ant. kindly with reference to tie
masses. the lecturer believed that 4
crisis Was Immediately inevitable. H.
characterized them as being the Most
ho5pitahie people on the face Of tho
earth. but a government Of the peor!e
FOR the people ana ~ the people was
sure to come.
The Japanese Kingdom was in con-
tIast to the rule of a weak monarch,
ne strenuous life was in evidence il
the political life of the island empire.
ne remarkable progress, the ncrfnct
accord, the love "f country, the p;ltric-
tIsm-all were significant of a right
and justice which could not be over
looked or overshadowed.
The lecturer euloeized the Russian
| Philosopher Iolstoi and closed with ),
touching tribute frcm Tcnuison'S
Crossing the Bar rs to what would
be particularly commemorative OF The
| lie Of the great Russian writer.
The lecture was given under tic
@uspices of the st. Matthew's parish
| and society. The girls Of the Indus
| trial school attended in Il body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
See Congress at Work.

With Congress in session, and with
political. social and diplomatic Wash
iESton in the full swing of activity
there is no tir.le like the winter to visit
the National Capital. Nor is a trip 10
Washington at this season an eXpen-
sive luxury. Seven-day tours from
Boston and other New England points,
which afford ample opportunity TO visit
the show places of the capital. are CON
Quoted at fortnighty intervals by the
Royal Elue Line baltimore & Ohio
Railroad) III a surprisingly small cost.
Not only are all the travel essentials
Included in the price of membership in
the parties. but each is accompanied
by an agent whose business it is to look
after the comfort of those in his care.
s.5 covers all expense from Boston. and
the dates. Feb. II. March Il, 81. April
Il. IS. May i. SIS is the cost from
New York, and time of departure one
day later. Drop a postal for itinerary
to j. p. Taggart, y. e. T. A., $3.50 WASH
ington street, Boston, Mass.
feh11-1S-1s-12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
RACES, THURSDAY.
Three Minute Glass and Matched race
and "Weits" Avoided.

Tho kenncbec Central Driving Clu''
ap,ounce .wo races for Thursday at
teruoo,I. and hoI semen are much IN
terestcd i'll the program rs ou'iiii''''
The club has taken new lease "i NV
within the past week ana heii'p'' >
;,r awakening to the fact that y lil'tiI>'
or can do more substantial work
when he is financially assisted Ill ms
effort to materialize 4 sure race %
interest to the public as ven as star =
trs. Several Hallowcll citizens haze
given substantial ASST. lance within 4
day or two.
ON Tuesday. Il charter was pro-
cured from TIE Legislature ANA the
club can nov legally maintain tneit
track. During the progress of Il r?ce
ell teams and spectators VIII be eX-
clcled from the truck. The ice ia.
I.cnn Scraprd on either side a ld the
arranSeInci.t of having i clear cour e
will hc beneficial to the racer. us well
IS those who go to look on.
There Will be Il three minute class
for Il prize of l. bushels of oats. to 10
divided into six, four and two bushels
10 first. second and third horses re-
>pectivcly. The heats vii. he b.st
three i'll five. The entries must -
made before the hour of 3 This cvcl.-
ing. This Tu!e is ironclad. Entries
must be made in proper form. one
heat will Immediately follow anoth,r
without long waits.
Following the three minut" race
there Will b" a matched race bc+v-een
Hal s, : Wear old by jIal Raw. owned
by Charles y. Smith of this city. qn,l
T.tXy. years old, owned by Stephen
Stilkey Of Augusta. The heats NH
Re the best tive IN three and the prize
IS 10 bushels of oats
A good time is being planned and
good support of all interested will
bring about 4 complete success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
Funeral Of the Late Mrs. FIitner,

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Jennie
". FlitnCr was held at the residence Of
Hon. and Mrs. Freeman Patten, OF,
Pleasant street, at O'Clock. Tuesday
morning, i'll the presence OF relatives
and a numbcr of friends. The services
were conducted by Rev. l.. Fl. Clark,
pastor of the First Baptist church, and
the following gentlemen OBLIGATED Is;
bear. rs: F.. w. Morrnll, n. c. Barstow,
G. II Gray, ana G. d. Libby. The re
mains We're placed in the receiving
tomb at Oak Grove cemetery, and the
intcrmcnt will be made, later, in the
family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

The State Beard Of Trade sometime
since appointed 4 Legislative Commit
tee on Good Roads, made UP of one
member from each Board of Trade in
mcmhC rship with the State Board, AMI
with Hon. Edward E. Winslow as
chairman. Guy \. Hildreth, secretary
Of thc Garriin"r BOARD has received a
letter apprising him % tn" meeting 10
J." held ut tn" State House on Thurs
day which viii hc a hearing on road
in1pr" 'emcnts. and NJ. Hidrcth urges
large attendance at the hearing
which wilI he held at o'clock i'll Rep
rcscntativc hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

The town of Warsaw may he called
the milk producers Eden. although tNc
milk consumers Eden it certainly Il
not. There is probably nowhere such
milk town. as this. Restaurants dl'
little freuuented. On the other mana
the public frequent the various diaries
in great numbers in order to chat VII"
friends or read the newspapers, 70 III
accompaniment of a black or "n ~.
coffee OF a glass Of cold or warm mln'
To close a bargain or to talk buS'"'ao,
the milk saloon is resorted to. chess an T.,
billiards are likewise TO be playeu
these recognized places of PUBIC 4
sort. But. in spite of enormous 81, .h,
sumption OF milk the supply Is O Ill
most wrotched; in fact, it is indesci'o
ably bad.-Creamery Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
Nothing to Fear.

Tho question Of injurious sups'N'r
in medicines which has been aA'l''',, y,
the minds OF many people docS LII
not concern those who use Ch"''''
lain's Cough Remedy. Motiiei' LII
have no hesitancy in continuing 10
il 70 their little ones, as it contains aD
solutoly nothing injurious. his si,.s
edv Is not only perfectly safe 70 :,
small children. but is a medicl'. "a.
great worth and merit. It has a wo. NH.
\ ide reputation for its cur ,s OIL cpus 70.
colds and Group and can always D. ~,
1ied mon For sale by JOIN Cousl'i'"'
Augusta. c. H. Beane, Gaidihei'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

AT the meeting Of Dr.. Gideon Palmer
circle. Ladies Of the G. a. r., Tuesday
afternoon. tha following delegates and
alterhates W"r" elected to attend the
convention ut Lewiston on Friday and
Saturday Of this week: delegates, Mrs.
John Tov'le. Gardiner; Mrs. f. r. An
dcrsor. Hallowrll. ana Miss May Hop
kins. Augusta. AlterEatcs, Mrs. Chad
Morrison. Mrs. Mary blanchard and
Mrs. Flora Nick"rson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
WILL SHE FLOAT?
The Entire DeckIoad Taken from The
Greta.
DISTRIBUTORS,

Vineyard Haven. Mass. Feb. IL
Nearly IL entire deckload of oak WAS
!.ghte"ed from the British schooner
Gre;a. ashore on the west side Of the
hbrhor, today, and the Wreckers hoped
To- float her 1t high tide, tomorrow.
$40 iny i'll the same position as when
she t.rst went ashore and she has sus-
TIMED 10 damage.
There We're large quantities of heavy
drift ice in Vineyard sound. today. but
net enough to seriously hinder the pro-
Siess of steam craft. Steamer Uncat-
ena made her trip through to New
Eedfold. today. for the first time in
more than a week.