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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
Cobbosseccontee Athletic Club.

The annual meeting OF the cubbOS-
ScccOnt"c Athletic Club was held last
evening in the new rooms at Christ
church parish house. There was a
large and enthusiastic attendance and
the following officers were elected:
President Freeman ClaSon: vice
president. Frank Cobb: Sec. Harrison
Berry; Treas, Harry cOombS.
a committee consisting of Frecman
Clason, Fred Hamlin and Charles
Locke was appointed to call on Mrs.
Alice White and convey to her the
gratitude Of the club boys for the
splendid rooms provided for their
benefit. The committee at once re-
tired and later returned and reported
that they had attended to their duty
and had received a very cordial re-
Ccption.
Among the matters Of business dis
Cussed was the advisability of securing
an athletic instructor and after fully
considering the matter il was decided
TO do so and 4 committee was appoint
ca TO secure one. The club limit for
the year was fixed at 30. on adjourn
ment of the meeting games and read
ing were enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
In Police Circles.

rho nolice court held a busy session
Yesterday morning and nearly all the
offenders answered charges of intoxlca-
ton.
Dennis Cnnnors said that rather than
suffer Imprisonment he would tell where
hc obtained his liquor, and alleged that
tba stuff was sold to him by Henry
Hoynyon. Conuors was allowed 10 60
and Boynton was arrested by oiicer
Cornor Of Randolph Boynton case
was postponed until Thursday afternoon
But Dennis liberty was not Tor long
shortly after 6 o'clock last evening he
was brought across the bridge from
Randolph in irons and he VIII 1ace the
Judge again this morning.
William Gordon. arrested by ofhcer
Conner in Randolph. plead guilty TO a
charge of drunkenness and fined $3.50.
He paid.
James Thompson. arrested IN ham
Golph by Officer Tasker. also answered
a charge of intoXication. He is an old
offender and got Il generous sentence OF
S. fine and costs amounting to 5000 or
20 DAYS in Jail. additional in default OF
payment He went to Augusta for Gu
days.
James O'Bricr, who was arrested by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
The Neighborhood Social.

Owing to the inclemency of the wealth
er there was not the usual large attend
ance at the NeiGhborhood social last Sat
urday evening, which was held at the
re sidencc of j. c. Cooper. The early part
of the evening was passed in playing
games. Two guessing contests formed an
exciting event of the evening The first
contest was won by Mrs. Charles Daley
second by Edward SedgIey. The latter
WIS won by Mrs. B. Burr. Stanley Moore
and Leon T. Burr succeeded in winning
the BOBBY prize. Next followed an inter-
estmg program: Reading. Miss Phyllis
Burr: harmonica solo. III. Fifeld read
ing. Miss Gladys Cooper: reading Leon
T. Burr and Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Sedg-
ley very pleasingly rendered a number Of
violin and either solos; vocal Guet by
Miss Elizabeth Jacobs and Miss Jenny
Gray concluded the program, after which
refreshments We're served. A large num-
Der then adjourned to the large summer
kitchen where n social dance was in or
der In spite of the rain an enjoyable
evening was passed by those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Charles AIdrich Killed at Boston Mon
day Morning.

A brief message was received here
Monday afternoon telling of the in
jury with fatal result of Charles AID
rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Aldrich
of this city. The telegram came 10
Mrs. Alfred Perkins of Augusta.
sister of the unfortunate boy and Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins Immediately came to
HalloWell and informed Mrs. Aldrich-
No particulars had been learned up
to last evening. Seth Aldrich had ar
rived in Boston Sunday from Vermont
where he travelled by team a few days
ago and presumably was with his son
Sunday night. 1t is thought that the
accident occurred Monday morning
and that death came about noon. The
deceased was brakeman in the en-
ploy of the Boston. Revere Beach and
Lynn Railroad He was a lad of
promise, interested in his work and
was said to be trusted and efficient
employe Mr.. Aldrich is expected to
arrive from Boston with the remains
today.
The deceased had many friends here
The news of his death comes to them
with a shock. The bereaved parents
and sister have the deep sympathy of
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
FINE OF $4,000
On Standard Oil of Ohio for Violation
Of Law-WilI Enter Appeal.

Findlay. Ohio. Oct. 29.-In probate
court here today Judge Banker over
ruled the motion filed by the attorneys
of the Standard Oil Co, for new
trial and imposed a fine of $4,000 and
costs of the prosecution in the present
suit against the company tried.
On motion of the defense the court
ordered that the defendant company
be allowed 40 days in which TO pre-
pare and file its bill of exceptions in
case and, on motion by the Standard
Oil attorneys the sentence was order
ed suspended for 60 days to allow fill
ing a petition of error in this case 1t
was also ordered that the criminal in
formations pending against John D..
Rockefeller. the Buckeye Pipe Line Co.
and the Manhattan Oil Co. be con-
tinued until next term of court.
The fine imposed by Judge Banker
was the limit for one offense though
the law stipulates that each day that
the illegal combination business is
carried on constitutes a seperate Of
Tense. Taking this view of the statutes
it was possible for the court to i'm
pose an aggregate of fines amounting
to over s6,000,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
UNIVERSITY or MAINE.
Football Interest Is High-Bssk
Starts-ColIege Notes.

OronO, Me. Oct. 29.-(SpeciaD In spite
Of the fact that Maine lost to Tufts last
Saturday. everyone feels satisfied with
the game which was put up by the Maine
eleven. Maine gained more ground. mada
first down more times and started fastct.
than the Tufts team although ont
weighed between 10 and 20 pounds to the
man. The game was simply lost on Il
fiuke and that was all there. was to it.
Up to this time Maine has been particr-
larry fortunate in not having man put
out OF the game on account of injuries
but now with the Maine college games
close at fand two Of the best men are
laid M and il is impossible to say how;
long it will be before they can plaay
again. Farwell was taken our of the
Tufts game because Of severe strain
in the knee and probably VIII not be back
in the game for some time. Higgins. the
star halfback, met with serious acct
dent Saturday night while out camping
completely cutting off the end of his
thumbs. In addition TO being very pair
full. this will prevent his playing for a
week or two at least. Coming as it does
just before the Maine college series, it
makes prospects look rather dark for
Maine as these positions will he very
hard to fill
Basketball work is coming along fine
~. Practice is being held three times Il
week, or Tuesday. Thursday and Friday
afternoons at 40. There have been from,
p to 30 mon out for practice every af-
torncon. and as almost all of these ar,
new men. the captain ard coach fcoi
very much pleased with the showing
There are number of good basketball
men in the fothall squad, ard soon
as the football season closes the basket
bail department will receive a valuabla
addition.
Tho student body was addressed Mon
day morning in the chapel by Franl, V.
Slack, secretary of the Y. NJ q. A. for
the colleges in the East He gave a Very
interesting talk about what was being &C
comr!ished by the y. NJ. G. A. and urged
TIL, students to take up the work il
connection with the other branches of
college activity. He stated that the glory
Of q university consists in the mer whch
it turns out He also said that athletics
is well. that mental development is bet
to-, but that moral character IS above
both of these. Mr. Slack also spoke be-
fore the students Suncay afternoon.
Delta Sigma. the woman's fraternity at
TIL" univ ersity, VIII hold the annual mi
tiation and banquet at the Mount Yer
non house Monday evening. At this time
Miss Frances Huntington, Miss Edith
Jordan and Miss Anna Bean Will be TAX
en- into the fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
Mrs. Eddy Takes Her U.s.
uaI Drive In Suburbs.
Stated to Be Well and vigor.
Gus, But Denied to Interviewers.
Founder Of Christian Science Faith 0hsened
By Unusual Number Of People.

Concord. y. H., Oct. 29.-Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy, head of the Christian
Science church. who has been reported
as being dangerously ill at her home.
took her usual drive in the suburbs to-
day. L. c. Strang. Mrs. Eddys secre-
tary. said concerning her health to-
day:
II haven't seen her so well or 50
vigorous i'll months as she is today
Mr.. Strang refused, however. to per-
nit newspaper men to see or interview
Mrs. Eddy.
Mrs. Eddy was observed by an I'M
usual number Of persons today on ac-
count Of the report of her illness. and
while she was absent from Pleasant.
view her home, Mrs. PAMELA Leon
ard, the housekeeper who is said to
have impersonated Mrs. Eddy on her
daily outing, was seen at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Owing to the lateness of the season
and the very cold weather small
crowd attended the races at Fairview
Park Saturday afternoon. Ramrod,
the black stallion owned by James
Nutting, won tn" 2.35 trot or pace in
three straight heats. Guv Roberts was
second, Luxury. on whom the faithful
pinned their hopes, was third, and
Lady Stirling was fourth. The
purse was 800 and the best time made
was 2.34. In the 2.27 class there were
but two starters. Stanley c.. the
black gelding, won i'll straight heats.
Miss Archer was second. The best
time was ESQ.,. The purse was $125
This closed the racing season at Fair
view Park until next Decoration day
when an interesting meet will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Although on Monday the business por-
ton Of Main street presented an unsettled
condition in consequence of the terrible
putback to the town by the fire. every
thing was being done to make things
right. Those who had been regular board
ers at the Lancey house were mostly able
to get quarters in private families and all
those wishing were accommodated with
meals at the Tilton house restaurant.
Travelling men made their calls. planning
to leave town during the day. On Monday
both 7. G.. Lancey and Fl. w. Lancey'
the owners. said no plans had been made
as to what they should do in regard to
rebuilding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
POWDER MILL WRECKED.
Arthur Stenior Seriously Injured in
Explosion at Acton, Mass.

Acton. Mass. Oct 29-Arthur Sterior.
aged -. was seriously injured today By
an explosion at the hardening plant OF
tn" American Smokeless Powder Co. A
portion of the building was wrecked and
some valuable mechanical apparatus was
rendered useless. The loss will be about
$4,000. The explosion occurred in what ia
known as the drum through which
the powder is run in the process Of hard
enirg. Stenor was attended by phys-
clans ard removed to his home. His con-
dition is critical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The finest snow of the season fell
Monday morning at o'clock. later
about 9.45 A. NJ. quiet a heavy squall
prevailed which lasted for some time.
AS result Of this light snow fall many
people who have not as yet banked
their houses and secured their winter
supply of fuel could be seen hustling
around to the coal dealers and sucn
placing their long delayed orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
PITTSFIELD.

TIE only place of business closed on
Main street Monday in consequence of the
Lancay house fire was the millinery stors
Of Miss r. A. Curtis, which is in the Os-
borne block next building to the Lancey
house. Owing to the prospects of the fire
at one time her goods were packed ready
to be taken out and it is found that more
or less damage is done to her stock by
smoke. which penetrated through the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

BY invitation of Winthrop Grange No
209. the Maine State Jersey Cattle Assoc
ciation will hold its annual meeting at
Grange hall in West Winthrop a. 1873 a.
NJ Wednesday, Oct. II. A picnic dinner
will be served at noon and it is hoped as
many members of the Grange will avail
themselves of this interesting meeting as
possible. Speakers from different parts
of the State. also from out of the State,
will be present and address the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Messrs. Leonard George. Frank
Emery. w. E. Johnson, Charles Rich.
William Rich and three Brunswick
friends have returned from hunting
trip to Roach River. Mr.. Geogc secured
two deer which were consumed in
camp. Each of the three Brunswick
sportsmen secured deer which tn y
brought out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

\ three-mie race between Hight
York Of Oakland and Harry Vigue Of
Watervillc will be held Saturday even
ing, Nov. 3. at the Coliseum. This is the
first of a series of interesting races.
and will be for blood. Both men have
begun active training and the time is
expected to be fast. Both York and
Vigue will meet all Corners for three
miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. F. FrizZell left Mon
day for Los Angeles, Cal, where they
are to reside. They make this change
with the hope that it may prove bene-
fetal to Mrs. FrZzcll's health. Mrs. Hen
nv Eenney and Mrs. Rebecca Dearborn
were passengers on the same train on
their way to California to pass the win
ter with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The dahlia, that fine and large flower
which adorns our autumn gardens. is re-
conquering the place which has been
usurped for some years by it's japanese
sister. the chrystheanum. The gardeners
have given to it what it formerly lacked.
variety. and its shades now rival those of
the more popular flower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Marshal Andrews, was found guilty of
intoxication and fined $751;. the payment
Of which WAS assured and the defendcnt
went his way.
George Martin Of Haverhill. Mass.
plead guilty Of intoxication. and will
pass 30 days in the county Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Close time on deer is off in Ken
nebec county Nov. 1. Several speci-
mems have been seen in this vicinity.
and local huntsmen who have been able
to make a trip into the woods of north
ern Maine are making preparat tons
for capturing one each. all that the law
allows in this county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
Methodist Conference Dates.

Rochester. y. Y Oct. 29.-The
board of bishops of the Methodist
church today announced the dates of
spring conferences for the world. The
dates include the following:
Maine. place not decided. April 10,
Bishop GoOdsell; East Maine. Bar
Harbor, April "a, Bishop Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
JUDGE STROUT ILL.
Suffering from Pneumonia and Condi-
ton Last Night was Critical.

Portland Me. Oct. 29.-Justice
Sewan c. Strout Of the supreme court
is critically i'll with pneumonia at his
residence in this city. A consultation
Of three physicians was held today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

sistant superintendent of the Common
wealth shoe factory there, but will
leave for Hudson. Mass. this week
where he has secured a similar posi-
ton in Il large shoe factory in that
town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
SKOWHEGAN.

T.. 5. Hill returned to Gardiner Mon.
day after spending Sunday as the
guest OF NJ. S. Williams. For the
past y years Mr.. Hill has been the as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
Local Notice

Having fitted up a shed in the old
cotton mill yard | am prepared to
furnish the citizens of Hallowell with
dry hard and soft wood, fitted or in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
GARDINER.

There will be n Halloween party at
the vcstry of the FIRST baptist '"u' u
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
Local Notice,

George W. Robinson Of South Gar
diner gives notice that he wants his
accounts settled. and that all accounts
unsettled Jan. l VIII he left with an
attorney for collection. oct24dlw&w wilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The Ladies' Social Union of the M.
+. church. will hold a social with Mr..
and Mrs. T. y. Kewley. Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mrs. O'Connor and family are TO &C.
cupy the Richards house on Page
street. owned by Mrs W. II. Hender-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mrs George Gatchcll has returned
from a months visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
WINTHROP

John A. Wyman left Monday for
K rckland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

cats fur has no oily substance in il.
and consequently is more easily wetted
through than that Of most other ari !.
mails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

,1;.s carrie Ditson returned ycstcr-
d,y to her home i'll Biddeford. after
r,ssipr !, few DAYS with friends here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. Bachelder went to Yea
zie Monday to attend the wedding Of
their son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Miss Laura Murch and Albert Fcrran
of Augusta were the guests of Mrs. !.
A. Wyman, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Messrs. Melvin Simmons and George
Dale are enjoying a hunting and camp
ing trip 20 Swan Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Frank Davis. who has been emplov-
ed in Livcrmore. has returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Miss Clara Lovejoy of North Wayne
is the guest of her sister. Mrs. f. p.
Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs John Fortier and son,
Of Livermore Falls are visiting friends
in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Miss Alice Wentworth was home fro,,
Kent's Hill over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Fifeld of An
burn have been visiting relatives in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Marguerite Currier of Auburn has
been visiting her grandmother, Mrs
Mrs. Mary J. Bachelor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mrs Emery Wood Of Augusta. passed
Sunday at her home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

VIII hold their Dollar or Experience
Sociable. this Tuesday evening at the
yeStry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Connie Murphy returned to Bath yes
terday, after a brief visit home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The highest mountain in the moon is
thought to be al least $4,000 feet in
height. which is 5000 feet higher than
Mount Everest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Mrs. E. c. Stevens of Chelsea went
yesterday 10 Boston for visit to rel
atives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Nathaniel Cobb has returned from =
hunting trip to OquaSSoc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

TIL. Ladies' Aid Society of the FIRST
Hurtist church will meet this alter
noon with Mrs. Greenicaf, PiaiSleo
SirCct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

c. F. Hacker passed Sunday with hi.
family at Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The Ladies Circle of the Baptis;
church will meet with Mrs. White.
Second street, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

| cord wood lengths, at reasonahIe
prices for cash.
| oct 80 -nov1and3 G. A. PALMER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Leroy Alley Of Boston is visiting re1-
ativeS in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

Miss Edith kelsoe returned home
yesterday from a visit to Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. Warren Brown went to Bar
Harbor yesterday for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30
VAUDEVILLE.

The liquor sales at the city agency
for the week ending Oct q. amounted
to $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The Degree of Honor viii give a
a whist party at the hal this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The Old South League met with Mrs
George II. Willis yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-30

The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. church