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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

AT the Free Baptist church Sunday
morning the pastor. Rev. O. II Tracy.
delivered Il very able sermon. taking
for his subject Cod" This was tho
first of Il series of sermons on "EX-
cursiCns into the Fields and Theology
With the Greatest Living Leaders as
Guides which Mr.. Tracy has arrang-
ed to give. Music was furnished by Il
mixed quartet With Miss Edythe
Goodwin as soloist who rendered Il
Will Not Forsake Thee" At the usual
evening service there was special
music. with Miss Villa Phelan as solo
list. Mrs. Tracy assisted the pastor IN
both morning and evening services,
which were largely attended, many of
the Methndists being present, as the
services We're omitted in that church.
the pastor. Il. W. Russell, being alb
nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Sumner c. Ward, the veteran bag
gage master at the Maine Central sta
ton here, started Monday morning on
d hunting trip in the vicinity Of Indian
pond on the. extension Of the Somerset
railway above bingham. On Sunday
he rounded out AZ years Of continuous
service in the employ Of the Maine
Central and during that time has not
had over AZ days Of vacation, an aver
age Of one Il year. The present trip is
his first outing since 1889. He was
met in Madison by Alton J. Emery,
baggage master on the ScOOt, James
Monroe. n former Maine Central con-
ductor, and James Coyne, an engineer,
all of Watervile. The party will
make headquarters in one of the Hon.
Hiram Moore lumber camps and ey-
pect to bring home with them their full
quota Of big game, all that the Iaw al
lows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
THEY KNOW MRS. EDDY.
sworn Statements BY Parties Who are
More or Less Acquainted.

The Concord IN. h Evening Monitor
q. ocl. y contains a number of sworn
Guy lc!HtIEc to the condition Of Mary
Rakcr Eddy, the Mother Of Christian Sc
enct. which would seem to refUte the
STATEMENTS recently published concerning
her in some of the leading newspapers
George II. Moses. the editor vi the Mont
tor says:
Il nave had the pleasure Of knowing
Mrs Eddy for more than 10 years. and
have had frequent occasion IL correspond
with her and to meet her with reference
to matters of public importance in this
still continue. and within Il very short
time [ have received from her long let
own handwriting, which from long ac
a ana aha Sb is RereG1y fhmihr to I'M ms
physically and mentally. is well attested
by these communications Moreover | see
Mrs. Eddy driving in her carriage
through our streets almost every day
her carriase and spoken to her as she
drove past. That the occupant of the
carriage was Mrs. Eddy in propria per-
very glad to give. and had any Of the
newspaper representatives, to whom YOU
aldde taken the trouble to call upon me
during their stay in Concord ! would
ely have told them as l now write
NCu.
Fred n. Ladd. treasurer Of the Loan &
Trust Savings Bank said that two repre-
called UP IN him and stated that they had
visited every town and hamlet between
Boston and Concord and could not find
a:.N one who bad ever seen Mrs. Eddy:
that they had been unable to find man.
woman or child in Concord who had ever
seen Mrs. Eddy to know her, except rs !
personally stated to them that | had an
interview with her in the early part of
-" summer; that they understood. if
Mrs. Eddy were alive. she was erfec
hlcd and helpless that She was unfit to
have any control over the affairs: [ made
reply to this statement that if they ever
had the homer of meeting Mrs. Eddy.
they would at once ascertain that these
statements. We're false: they also stated
that they had seen papers showing as
They said they did not find any one in
Concord who believed that Mrs Eddy
was alive. They said that if they did no.
have an interview with her that they
should feel at liberty to print such in
formation rs they had received.
of course. I denied all of these state
ments and said that they We're false and
also stated that my mother had played
with Mrs. Eddy as n chiid and had henn
associated with her and had been near
her for more than 40 years. but they were
statements.
perhaps it would be we'll to state that
am not a member Of Christian Science
church. but feel il duty to contradict
such false runrors. I have had the honor
Of being in the presence Of Mrs. Eddy
several times wear. and most emphati-
cally say that she IS in every way capable
Of conducting her business affairs.
There is also Il sworn communication in
the same issue from Mrs. Pamala ].
Leonard denying most cmnhatically that
she ever impcrSOnated Mrs. Eddy or that
Mrs. Eddy is suffering from any disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
cq aiy , ERYSIPELAS

Dear Sirs:- Dexter, Me-, Feb. Is, 1906.
Both my husband and have taken sew
eral bottles of your g. L. F." Bitters, and
it gives me great pleasure to recommend
them as good appetizer. They have
cured my husband Of erysipelas.
Yours truly, CARRIE FROST.
The True "L. F. Medicine begins its cleans
ing processin the stomach, works through the liver
and bowels, at the same time purifying the blood Of
disease germs. 1t very often prevents serious sick
ness.-Buy bottle to-day for emergencies. "
e. Coored Postal Cards. 50 subjects. Write
AASSs H. H. Hays Sons: Selling Asts., Portland Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
bers Of his parish, but by citizens gen.
eralIy

A man who was badly under the in
fluence of liquor, arrived in town on the
noon train Sunday and a few minutes
later came very near being run over.
He was evidently Il stranger and when
ne alighted from the car staggered up
Russell street. Later he came down
Water street as the freight was shift
ing and crossed the tracks near the
freight house. In trying to step up on
the depot platform he fell to the track
just as some cars loaded with lumber
were being shunted down the main line
Two men standing near picked him up
just in time to prevent the wheels from
passing over his body. 1t was very
close cali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Rev. Elmer +. Pcmbcr Of Bangor oc-
cuEied the pulpit at the UnvcrSali3t
church on Sunday morning, and from
the text Isaiah 1915. delivered a strong
sermon appropriate to All Souls Sun
day, being replete with thrilling Incl
dents proving one of the fundamental
principles of the Univcrsalist belief
the gathering Of all souls. be they ever
so lost in this world to the Father in
His own good time. Music was fur
nished by the vested choir, assisted
by l.. l.. Libby. tenor and +. +. Towle
bass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

me court found probable cause and
or"ered the respondent to furnish
bonds in the sun, of $500 for the Sep
l.il"er term of the grand jury. Frank
onase and Henry Talberth appeared
as pohdsmen. and the hearing closed.
30 great interest did the trial arouse
liiat The court room was comfortably
iiiieo throughout the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

gave Bridge party to 16 friends at
her home in honor of her sister,
Mrs. +. +. Dyer and Mrs. Dyer Of
Portland who are visiting here, and a
most enjoyable evening was passed.
Mrs. Davis served delicious coffee, ice
cream an dcake, and when the scores
weer reported 50 many were deserving
of first prize. ana also consultations.
that greater part of the merry conf
pany We're made happy with souvenirs
of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Frederick Peterson, M. D.. president
OF the New York Neurological Society
and member of the New York lunacy
commission, says that in the life in
New York city the friction is greater
than in any other known existence
endured for long periods Of time by
large numbers Of people. Each day
finds presented the proof that more
and more we are verging on the limits
of human endurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

On Tuesday night. Nov. q. at s
O'Clock, an election of first lieutenant
will be held in the armOry to fill the va
cancy now existing in Co. r, ID Regi-
ment, n. c.. s. NJ. 1t will be under the
supervision Of Capt. BERTHE 1. Rice
Should any of the commissioned OIL
GERS be promoted the vacancy thus
made will also be filled at this cleo
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Miss Hazel Pierce, who had been en-
ploycd in the dining-room at Hotel Co
burn the past summer. left for Water
willie Monday where she will pass sew
eral weeks with her mother who is in
poor hnaitn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Miss Pearl Pierce. who has been en-
ployed for the past six months as clerk
in the office Of the Somerset Traction
Company. went to Boston Monday
morning where she has Il situation for
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Mrs. Annie NJ. Frost went to North
NassalborO Monday to attend the
Rockland District Ministerial Associa-
ton meetings of the Methodist church.
which arc being held there Nov 4, ).
q, .. On Monday evening Mrs Frost
had Il paper on THE Kind of Minister
for Present Day Demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Mrs. Rosetta Gilbert Of Lewiston
vino has been a guest for the mast week
at the home of Mrs. Richard lib
belts was a guest Monday at the home
of Mrs. ID. ID. Winslow Mrs Gilbert
lived in Pittstield GA years ago. then a
miss of IL years. a daughter or Mr. and
Mrs. Abijah Bickford. at that time
residents of this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Thomas Dobson. Jr.. who has beer
assistant designer at the Pioneer mil
for a few years. has resigned and will
go this week to Maryland, where he has
accepted Il position as designer ut tn.
Dickey Mills near Baltimore. MIS-
Dobson and two children will join him
later,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Eben Thompson, who accompanied
the remains Of his twin brother. Ed
win Thompson, here last week from
North Dakota, went to Fairfield Sat
urday to visit his sister. Mrs George
Cool until Monday, when he left for his
return trip to his home in Crosby.
North Dakota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Rev. Henry r. Huse, for the past
seven years pastor of the First Bap-
fist church. has resigned to take effect
December :. He has accepted call
to the Baptist church in Springvale,
Me-. and will commence his labors
there early next month That Mr.. and
Mrs. Husc are to leave SkOwhegan is
matter Of regret, not only by mem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

The Social Circle connected with the
Centenary Methodist church WAS en-
tertaincd Monday afternoon by Mrs.
William 7. SeoEins at her home on
Lcavitt street. There was a good at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

George NJ. Parks of Providence. r. l.,
who has been with the William Tell
cub at Spencer pond, Mooschead lake,
Tor the past two weeks hunting, ar
rived here Saturday night for q visit
with relatives until Sunday night. !,
Pullman, which left for Providence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Tonight Il regular meeting will be
held in odd Fellows hall by Parmenas
t.nca1npment. No. is. /. @. o. f. There
will be work in the Royal Purple upon
one candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

The many friends Of Mr. and Mrs
Charles NJ. barbour Of Newport vii
be very glad to learn that they arrive
here Saturday to pass the winter a
the home Of George II. Hunter Mr.
Barbour will make daily trips to New.
port, where he is employed as book
keeper at the Newport Wooden Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

MIS- Eta G.. Tracy, who has been
with her family since "Wednesday, re-
turned to Lewiston Monday, where she
is taking course of Theology at Cobb
Divinity School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Ben. +. Foglcr returned Monday to
his studies at the University Of Maine
after passing Sunday in town with his
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Ba
llCr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Hiram Foote went to Lewiston Men
day to visit his wife, who is recovering
from a surgical operation performed
last week in the Sisters Hospital. Her
condition is reported as most favor
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Orel Beau. who is at present staying
IN Brunswick in the interests of the
n. z. Telephone Co. passed Sunday at
the home of DIR. and Mrs. c. S. Phil
brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Morris Gledhil of Sykesville, Md. is
the guest of his mother and sister here
and also of his brother Ralph in East
Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
PITTSFIELD

Miss Laura Lashon of Augusta
passed Sunday in town with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lashon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Mrs. George l.. Kimball went to
NGrridseWock Saturday for a visit
to her mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Greenwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

KEY. Elmer +. Pembcr of Bangor
was Il guest Sunday at the home of
MI. and Mrs. VIM. l.. Pushor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Miss June Philbrick was in Water
VILE Saturday calling on Colby friends
ana taking in the football game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

Netlnlary Surgeon D. d. Winslow
Went to Belfast Monday on profession
al business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
PITTSFIELD.

>. W. Manson returned Sunday from
lew days business trip to Augusta
and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06

On Saturday evening Mrs J. II. Davi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-06
kRUSO
PASTRY & BISCUIT
FLOUR

in making cake, pastry, biscuits, waff1es
ooughhu's' mullins, etc. The results will
pay you even though you are obliged to
keep two kinds of -four in the house
This, however, is not strictly necessary
tor raised bread made with KRUSO
FLOUR is delicious and wholesome. bpt
you must learn how TO make it.
TO be sure, it is not as light and
spongy as when made from Spring
Wheat flour, but it has other advantages.
Among them might be mentioned tbe
fact that it is much more gratifying and
nourishing.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
DEATH OF MRS. MAYETT.

Last Monday, July 30, at 1890 p. m.
Mrs. Amelia Mayett, wife of John
Mavett and mother of John A. Mayett,
Mrs. Fred ". Schmaling and Mrs. X.
Wildes, died at the family home in
Union Canyon Of cancer of the stomach
and jaundiee.
Deceased had been suffering for many
months and had been in the western
part OF the state for medical relief,
which she tailed to get, and was al
home but few days when hemolrhage
of the stomach released her from all
suffering.
The remains were taken to Austin
and inferred in Cedar Hill ce .netery
ON Wednesday afternoon, August /.
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. d.
\. Wildes, of this place, who left last
week in company with her husband
when called by the news of her mothers
serious condition.
Mrs. Mayett was native of Vermont
and was IS years of age. The many
friends of the family sympathze with
them in their great loss.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
4 HEALTHY COMMUNITY

The health conditions in Fallon are
ideal. Under the careful supervision OF
Chief of Police Jeffreys the filth eondi-
tions that were responsible Tor last
year epidemic are eonapieuously alb
sent and as a result the dealy bacillus
has failed to put in appearance. Carson
Sink climate IS healthful and ferers
were almost unknown up to last sum
mer. They came then as natural
result OF disease hreediug filth which
accumulated because of lack OF organ
lied effort on the part OF Our citizens
that wonld have for its purpose the dis
position OF the refuse Vigilance and
financial expense is the price OF health
in everY community and re cannot e,;-
pect ideal conditions in our town with
out paying for thelt The total absence
of sickness in our town is the most
eloquent testimonial that We can put
forward in arguing the efficiency OF our
present system.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
JUDGE CuRLER TALKS.

judge r. f. Cnrler and A. NJ Carter
passed through Fallon Thursday in the
Judge = Pope-roledo car on their way
TO Reno from La Plata, where they hoth
have heavy interests. The Judge had
the following 10 say
"The Mountain Iedars group, stu
ated near the new camp ot Chloride II
III my opinion, the greatest miGe iii
Nevada | say this not because / am
interested in the property, but because
the evidence as uncovered Ia date il 81
Overwhelmingly in lis favor ASSAYS
have been had from the rock that Went
no lower than S92 IN values aud some
were as high aa 5000.
Ledge matter has been uncovered ~
eight different places on the group ol
claims, and ! believe that the near
future win determine the truth oi ny
statement that Chloride has absolutely
the greatest mhe III the stdte ot
Nevada 80
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
A LITTLE BOUQUET LAID ON
SIERRA'S ALTAR.

\ large part OF Fallon's population
are now either in the mountains or are
contemplating a rest ON Mother Nature s
bosom at some point IN the Sierra i
where dawn and dew freshen and flush
the landscape in n manner incompar-
able, where marvellous tree trunks vet
moist are ruddy as obelisks of iaspar
where the music OF the boughs in its
lnterminable chains of melody links
man for the time being with things
celestial and brings out the beauty OF
earth and sky with all their delicious
magic. Where the countless wood birds
sing, where the willy trout scampers
after the hook, where the bigness of all
things has evolved for man the bear,
the antelope, the deer and countless
other species that can only be found IN
the course OF the rlvulets with their veil
OF blue mist, or in the shadow OF the
gaunt old palisades, as amiable in their
orient crown as old princesses out OF the
direct line of succession, over the royal
cradle Of direct heir apparent
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
IRRIGUOUS
NEVADA SHOULD FALL
INTO LINE.
r.~. ..
Carson Truckee Project Will
Receive Attention at IT.
rigation Congress.

OcprN, Aug 1.--Hon. Fred j, keisel
committeeman for Utah OF the Nation
al Irrigation Congress, has issued the
following supplemental call for the
Boise session OF the congress:
Supplemental to the call OF Chairman
Monte L. Gwinn, OF the Fourteenth
National Irrigation Congress, which is
To convene ut Boise, Idaho, and remain
in session six days, September 3rd to
Sth inclusive, it devoves upon me, the
member of the executive committee OF
the congress from Utah, To call the seri-
ous attention OF our people 10 the con-
gress, which undoubtedly in Importance
To the cause OF irrigation will exceed all
previous sessions as we'll ny promising
III variety and attention To detail, IN
magnitude and splendor, program ol
entertainment that will leave everything
heretofore attempted far III the rear.
The people of Boise and the great State
OF Idaho have said itand they will make
II go. The entertainment, SO the board
oi control and officers OF the congress
are agreed, will be ot Il kind to be in
strueti1e rs we'll rs pleasnrabIe The
spirit to emanate from the congress IS
intended Ia reach and permeate the ma
ton Ii is obVions that tho money de
rived from the sale OF public lands, is
insufficient todelray the expense even of
projects nov III hand while the arid
and seml-arid states are thltstlng lOr
water and further development are we
to supinely submit to have a pittance
doled ont, when II Is III our power to
obtain from our national legislature,
through well directed efforts on our
part, the means whereby irrigation can
be more quickly realizedf There is no
need Of an acre susceptible ut irrigation
remaining aniructiterous except through
ourapathy The reclamation law which
was passed III 1903 was just beginning
See what England is doing in India and in
Egypt alone. The dam across the Nile
at Assonan Mas built costing $20, 600,
900. At the Boise congress, which will
be attended by members OF the ca binet,
governors L $ senators and represent
atves, AS we'll as by the correspondents
OF the great dnllies OF the metropolitan
press, we will obtain results The con
gress must be worked to u hnish We
OF Utah are not satisfied with that
measly appropriation Tor Strawberry
valley. Don't You want all Utah irrig-
ated9 Ii YOU do, come and help us put
through resolutions petitioning the con
gress Of the United States to take the
broader view and pass such laws as will
accomplish onr object. Again, in con
neeton with the congress. there will be
4 fruit exhibit ion all recollect how
we LOST the Senator " \ ClalE cup
which went to Idaho We want to win
the cup back and II can be done by
making complete exhibit. They can
not beat our fruit in Idaho. A chal-
lenge for the cup viii be sent to Boise
in few days by our board of horticnl-
ture Respectfully,
FRED ! krISEL.
Committeeman nom Utah
Thomas T.. MALoNEY, Sec'y
The rate for DELEGATES to Boise will be
one iare plus 30 cents for the round
trim
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-08-11
SUICIDE
OF A WELL : KNOWN
YOUNG MAN,
Awful Deed Seems to Have
Been Deliberately Planned
by the Departed.

Jesse Roberts, we'll known and
popular citizen Of Churchill county,
committed suicide at Eastgate last Sat
urday evening at half past four o'clock
by shooting himself with areyolyer, the
bullet entering the forehead and pass
ing through, emerged from the back oi
his head on a direct line with the wound
on the forehead
He had just finished making camp in
the yard OF the ". " Williams ranch
and seems to have deliberately planned
the rash act. His bed was carefully
spread down. and il was while sitting
ON the edge al the bed that The shot
was fired. The noise oi the pistol dis.
charge was heard, but nothing was
thought of it, and the body was not
found until the following morning.
municated with, and Justice OF the
Peace b. b. Ellis, OF Fairview precinct,
was asked to go to the scene of the
suicide and conduct an inquest, which
he did on Monday. Although lie had
been extinct but two days, upon the
arrival of the coroner the body was
found to be in a very bad state OF de-
composition. But ole witness was
SWolll, rs lie evidence showed con-
clusiNely that the deceased had come TO
his death irom gunshot wound, IN
aicted hy himself with suicidal intent,
and the jury returned IL verdict to this
effect
Deceased formerly worked lor County
Commissioner Ed Hartman and ]. A
Danielson. lie was always industrious
and honest and had created 1arge cir
cle of friends in this section, who
greatly regret his rash act
Nothing. was found in his effects that
would give any information as to the
deceased man. 5 anteeedents, and rs he
was always retieent upon this point
during his seven years residence in
Churchill county, nothing Is known as
regards his past or family. He lor-
merly lived in California
Deceased was in the neighborhond of
thirty-iive years Of age and unmarried
He was always OF a joyal nature and
woul,l have been the last person To have
been suspected of taking his own life
Among his effects was found purse
containing S29 in money, q watch, two
guns, revolver, and camping and pros
pecting outfit.