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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
LINCOLN.
WHITEFIELD,

Maria A. Bailey Carleton, wife Of Cy-
rus r. Carleton. died at her home III
Wkitefield, June y. aged IS years Six
months. Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton were
married hy Rev. VIM. Poole, Dec T. 49,.
and celebrated the 50th anniversary of
their marriage nine years ago. Both
became members of the Methodist
church at this place many years ago
and have always taken an active inter-
est in church work. She had always
been Il consistent Christian and repeat !
edly during her last sickness told those
who We're caring for her that she was
ready to go. Many a sick room was
cheered by her presence as long as her
health would permit as she was always
ready to help in caring for the sick.
OF their four children three are liz
ing, Frank Of California, Mrs. Willis
L. Bailey of Riverside and Mrs. Larkin
:. Heath Of Whitefieli, also a brother
William of California and three sisters.
Mrs Mary StOrcr of Waldoboro. Mrs.
RctSey A. Laheree Of Gardiner ANA MIS-
Thrza CLANCY of Whitehead The flu
neral was held at her late HON" Jun,,
49, Rev. l.. l.. Harris of Walioboro. n
former pastor at Whtetield, Oiii,iat-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services Which All Are Cor
daily Invited to Attend.

ST. BhRNABAS chapel. Bangor street
fourth Sunday after Trinity: Sunday
school at 40 p. NJ: evening prayer II
go +. NJ.
ST MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH
State street:-Ffrst mass at 30 A. NJ.
high mass at 1870 A; NJ; vespers and
benediction at 7.33 p. NJ.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE:-Sun ser
vices At u a; A.; subject. "sa;crnment;,
men'a Hall. % water Street. - -
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH on
Northern Acknowledging at 1890 A.
NJ; Sunday-School at l. NJ: social ser
vice in the evening at 40.
CONGREGATIONAL church: Morning
service at 1920 with sermon by Rev. Da-
vid H. Evans. 1olloxcd by Communion
service: y +. s c. f.. $50: evening ser
vice with Preaching. 10.
FRIENDS chapel: Services at 1870 A.
NJ; sunday school at close of services;
prayer me. ting in TIL evening at 80
pray.r meeting Wednesday evening at
7.45
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIEN-
TIST:-Services mt 1870 A. NJ; subject:
Sacrament" "Wednesday evening meet
ing at 80 at the Christian Science read
ing rooms, 50 Sewall street
PEOPLES church. Northern avenue:
The Christian Advent people will hold an
all-day basket meeting July = Social
meeting at A. NJ; preaching at II and
preachers are expected.
GREEN STREET METHODIST EPIS-
CORAL church. Henry Z; Dunnack Mir
lister: 1870. sermon by Key. J. r. Her
rick: Il, Bible school: 80, cvangeliStic
service Live singing. widr-Awake testi-
monies. short sermon; whole service last
ing one hour.
GOSPEL MISSION. Sunday schnol at
1890 4. NJ; gospel services II :. and 1.3l
p NJ Rev G. 6. Moshcr Gl the Free
Baptist church will rreacA at tn" alter
noon service. Other helpers will take the
evening service Meetings every evening
during the week except Wednesday.
STATE STREET FREE, BAPTIST
church. Rev. c. G; M9shcr pastor:
Preaching service at 1870 with sermon by
the pastor: subject: Lot, tie Man Who
Miscaiculatcti:" music by the State street
choir. &. i. Moorlen director: Sunday
school at 11.4-.; G. +. prayer meeting at
6.45: gospel service at ia with short SER
mon and testimony meetins; mid week
meeting at 80 Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
CHINA CENTER,

On the evening of July Fourth a vo-
cal and instrumental concert was given
at the house of Leander +. Haskell.
The attendance was large. All the
rooms were profusely decorated with
pconies, lilies. white and red roses
The houe was brilliantly Illuminated.
The Martin brothers, viOlinsts, and
Miss Rebecca Martin, organist, furnish
&c the music for the occasion. At 945
refreshments We're served, after which
the following program was given:
Reading, when Has There Been an
Age Like This" by G. Stanley Blake;
selections on the organ by Miss Verda
Robinson; vocal duet by Miss Mae v.
Haskell and brother; violin solo by
Fred Martin of East Douglass. Mass.
The entertainment closed with "Al.nie
Laurie" by the orchestra. The occa-
sion was an enjoyable one and will be
long remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
STATE NEWS
KENNEBEC.
NORTH AUGUSTA.

There will be special music m the
church next Sunday morning. JuIv 3
Mrs. Jessie Shute and son Leon have
returned from Lynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leighton and
daughter from the city, passed the
Fourth with their parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Aaron Leighton.
Mr.. Colson returned to Vinalhavan
Friday, after spending a few DAYS with
his daughter, Mrs. G. r. Dunton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyal Grover Of Pitts
field are guests at his fathers. Nathan
Grover.
The many friends of Mrs. NJ. r. Ha-
gan will be pleased to know that ler
health is much improved.
Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Meservcv nassed
the Fourth at Augustus Overs. West
Sidney.
Henry Cummings returned from
Massachusetts the first of the week
accompanied by his daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burrill Of View
mouth Heights, Mass, are guests at D.
Lorgfellow's.
T.. +. Taylor is so much improved as
to be able to ride oIlf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

William II. Dreamer. better known as
"J<id." together with Mrs. Creamer.
we're up against it real hard Friday
morning, and We're taken INTO CUSTODY
by the police before O'Clock. MI.
Creamer's face was battered to that
extent that he looked as if he had col
lided with an automobile. and he was
more or less under the influence Of the
fighting fluid, while Mrs. Dreamer mad
one eye that was surrounded by a nue.
that was many degrees out OF the nor
nal. On arriving ut the station 1t was
found that Mr.. Creamer's nose was
broken. and that he had also received
n bad cut on that member. so that the
services OF 4 surgeon were required 70
attend TO his injuries. He claimed that
some one had kicked him in the lace,
and there seemed to be no reason TO
doubt his statement. so far as appear
ances were concerned, but when the
matter came to be sifted out In court.
1t was shown that the Creamers mad
been indulging in a trough mouse at
their lodging place for several days ana
that they had been warned out by the
proprietor. Upon the warning being
repeated yesterday morning, MI
Creamer was not in an extremely an
selic frame of mind, as his Wife's eye
seemed to testify. and started TO make
trouble, with the results as above stat
ed above. The result of the interview
with the fudge was that both We're sent
IN on the hill. Mr. Creamer for 30 days
and his wife for five days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
PULLMAN
Sleeping Car Service
tn THE
Adirondack
Mountains

Buffet Sleeper leaves Boston SO p. NJ:
Worcester 4.42:. Springfield ga daily, ex-
cept Sundays, via Boston & Albany and
New York Central. for Lake Placid and
intermediate points. due Childwold. 55J
a. NJ; Upper Lake. G.10. Saranac Inn
GAS Saranac Lake 49,. and Lake Placid
SO A. NJ. Fairly morning breakfast from
buffet. Close connection for the North
ern Adirondacks.
Returning. Sleeper leaves Lake Placid
so, L. NJ. daily, except Saturday. due
Boston 1870 next morning. Dining car
Springfield to Boston.
For additional train service, or illus
t, ated literature descriptive Of the
Al irondaCks. call on or address A. J.
Car, oil, Pass. Agt.. 4oi Main St, SPRING
field. j. +. Swecny. $50 Main St. Wor-
cester; r. NJ. Harris. 36G Washington St,
Boston.
A. s. HANSON. Gen. Pass. Agt.. Boston.
jGdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
Funeral of Late Mrs. Frederic Bragg.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Fred
eric Bragg was held at the home, %
Cedar street at go Friday afternoon
in the presence of relatives and friends.
The services were conducted by Rev.
FIR. Doherty and the interment was
made in the family lot in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

House parties are becoming popular
at Ccbbosseecontea. and the second one
of the season is now in full swing at
the Brown cottage on the east shore.
The young ladies Of the party are Flor
ence Gannett, Ellen Dyer. Ruth Part
ridge, Wealtha Thompson. Madeline
Lord, Margaret Lowell, Mary Stetson
and Theresa Newbert. and they are hay
ing one of the best times Imaginable.
They will remain at the lake for about
10 DAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walters. Miss
Walters and Mr. Flanagan, were in the
city Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Walters ave
both former residents of Augusta. he
having been connected with the Angus
ia refrigerator as bookkeeper for
Swift & Co., while Mrs. Walters, before
her marriage was employed at one of
the publishing houses, and both hay,
many friends in town who We're glad
to see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
Augusta, Winthrop
& Gardiner Railway

Time Table in Effect June 4, 1906.
Cars leave Augusta Postoffice, az fol-
FOR wINTHRoP-s $50, s. SIS, 10. then
every hour until p. NJ then TO- 90
| FOR TOGUS-at $50 Z, then every hour
until P. NJ, then 1890.
! For EALLOWEI4L AND GARDINER
LIVERY half hour from 6 A. M. to 10 p
n. and for Hallowell only at 1880 and II
GARDINER FOR AUGuST.s15 a
n. then every half hour until 1915 p NJ
then lO4o for Hallowell and car house
HALLowELL FOR AuGusTA-sm
M. then every half hour till 1925 p. NJ.
HALLOWELL FOR GARDlNER-553
a. NJ. then every half hour until 1922 p.
hour from 6 A. NJ. to 10 P. NJ. Through
cars from Winthrop to Togus.
suNDAY-All cars start two hours later
TOGUS FOR .AUGUSTA-s and 7.3o A.
M. then every hour until $50 p. M, then
at u P. NJ. for Augusta only.
First car Sunday at $50 A. NJ Half
hour service between Togus and Augusta
Will be given Sunday Afternoons in fair
LOCAL CAR FOR HospITA1-Leaves
till 915 P. NJ
HOSPITAL FOR ADJUSTABLE A. NJ,
then every hour till $50 p. NJ.
TRAIN CONNECTIONS AT WINTHROP
The SIS A. II. L. and p. M. cars con-
meet at winthrop with train West and
the s.55 A. NJ, II, and +. M. connect
with the trains east.
at S25. 1881 and Il. As make good connec-
lions with elcctrics for Augusta
The o'clock p. NJ. electric from Win
throp waits for the Sos train if on time
Regular forenoon trains leaving oak
land 9.23, Belgrade, 9.3S and ReadfieId at
$50 makes close connections at Winthrop
with 10 o'clock car for Augusta.
Returning n - n
connecting al Winthrop with III, G. train
east 30s. This gives three full hours in
Augusta. =
L. F. TAYLOR. supt.,
Augusta Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
chiIdren's Excursion to Island Park.

The annual excursion for the poor
children to Island park will be given
Wednesday. July II. Cars will leave
the w. c. T. L. rooms on Water street
and Grove street junction at A. NJ.
The w. c. T. L. rooms will be open
Monday afternoon. July 3. for the dis
tribution of clothing to children who
need It. Ali wishing to give food must
send it to the rooms Tuesday July 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The vacation season is now on at the
pCstoffice and number of the clerks
have already started on their annual
trips for recreation. Clerks who are
out at present are Gideon Matthew, r.
M. Brann, George Laplante. George P.
Potter. E. NJ. Lewis and III. c. Griffith,
and those of the carriers who are out
are George E. Messer and S. w. Per-
kjpc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

1t is very seldom that rhododendron
is found growing wild. but there are a
few places in the country where it does
so, ana the base of Mt. Monandock in
New Hampshire is one of them. Mrs.
Hartshorn. the western avenue florist
was sent several clusters by a friend
this week and it has attracted much
admiration from her friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Augusta Lodge, No. 46, A. b. s.. will
give its members and their families a
Strawberry festival at Golden Cross
hall Monday evening. July 8. 1t is hop
ed there will be a good attendance for
4 good time is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Whitman & Adams COS. ad failed TO
appear in Fridays Journal, through no
fault Of theirs. See it in this issue
Last day of these low prices. Act
promptly before the afternoon rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

An adjourned meeting of the Congre-
gationdl parish will be held at the chap
ell on Monday evening, July 9th, at 100
to consider proposition from Rev.
David H. Evans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

1t is little early for ripe blueberries.
but young Alma boy, Master
Patrick A. Leighton. sent some to
| the Journal office this week which he
picked near his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
NORTH WAYNE.

The following pupils were not absent
from school half day during the past
term: Edgar p. Belcher. Margaret S.
Eel"h2r. George w. Belcher. c. Percy
Foss, Jennie f. Simpson. Ida B. Rich
ards, Alton D. Richards. Carlton c.
Richards. Mahlon w. Richards and
Henry f. Allen. The following were
not absent more than one day: Nelcy
7. i;ankins, Beatrice Huff and Phyllis
C. W;,rd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

William J. Bryan lunched Friday
with Major John H. Beacon. the United
States military attache al London. to
meet War Secretary Haldens. The
luncheon was arranged particularly 50
that Mr.. Rryan and Mr.. Haldanc could
meet. Ma other guests were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Howard owen and family moved out
TO Cobbosseecontee Thursday for the
summer, ana are now comfortably es-
tablished at their cottage, Camp Ref
uge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

What think you of a very pretty white
poplin handbag. with white kid handle,
15c value. for only SOC. at Buckley's,
also one lot light shifting prints at only
&c n yard. These are only "StraWS" Of
bargains. See ad. for great July
mark down buckley is famous for
making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
PRACTICAL LOCALS.

c. F. Bilodeau's ad. makes a great
offer of n fine lot Of negliSce shirts,
81 and $1.50 values now only csc each.
Don't fail to see these, YOU can hard
ly resist buying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
LOCAL MATTERS.
Shore dinner Sunday at Emerv.s

Miss Mary Coughlin of HaIloweIl vii,
sirs in the Green Street church Sun.
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
Sleeplessness,

Vol ut sleep in the calmest and
stille Night, if the stomach is weak.
circY tapoor, and digestion bad.
HR &rsaparilla strengthens the
stonf lproves the circulation, per-
feet ZION. and brings about that
cond5 tn which sleep is regular and
Is mt do this in a day. but it
doe has done 1T in thousands Ct
cas< 3pAIh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mcsser-Perley 20. say "the few re-
manning suits Of broken lots are to be
sold at about your own prices" This
is a choice stock to select from as is
well known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

r. -jght eyes are an infallible index
"a J., Nth, windows from which CUPID
shoots his arrows. HOLSTERS ROCKY
Mountail, Tea makes bright eyes. rosy
cheeks. ,.rea or Tablets, 80 CENTS
gow,litch, Wehster Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

II. Chernowsky's great summer
clearance sale says a saving Of from
% to 40 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

A new lot Of soft negliScc shirts are
advertised very low by G. L. Bilodcau.
See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The annual outing Of the Maine state
Coal Dealers Association will be held
on Saturday. July IA. and it is prob
able that several of the Augusta menu
beers will participate. The party will
meet at Bath at an early hour in tn"
morning, and after q sail down the NV
or the electrics will be taken for New
Meadows Inn, where dinner will he
served and q program of sports carried
through for the entertainment OF thA
excursionists. The committee in charge
of the arrangements consists of Peter
6. Nickerson of Portland. chairman;
f.. w. Larrabee of Bath. r. ). webb
of Yarmouth. F. Il. Purinton Of this
city and George l.. Gerrish Of Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The Augusta Fruit Co. still has
some fine l. pound pineapples. also all
of the rarest California fruits. apricots.
cherries, plums and large grape fruit.
melons. canteloupes. etc. Banana day,
the red and yellow kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Word has been received in this city
the death of Mrs. Mark
Brooks of Maiden. Mass, which occur
red in that city Tuesday evening. very
suddenly. Mrs. Brooks had been %
SOmerville to tea. and on her return to
Maiden was stricken and died before
a physician could be secured. She was
4 former resident of Augusta, and Will
be remembered by the Older people OF
the city. one daughter. Annie. teacher
i'm the Maiden High school, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Sherburne & Daiey's clearance sale
has found lots Of appreciative custom
crs You cannot ask for both ends of
4 real bargain. BE wise and inspect
these suits and notice the low prices
in today's new ad. whole stock no
reserve" You know the character and
style of this big stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

CONSULT THE WANT COLUMNS
lF IN NEED -. HELP. 1T is
! PROFITABLE INVESTMENT TO
u Sc THEM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

What 4 chance Taber. Cary & Reid
offer for buying one Of those indis-
pensable revolving clothes dryers for
the yard. Bought n lot low and sell
them at only s2.25 and $3.50 each. See
adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

al.
The alterations to the building Man
surs studio is located in, reaches to
some extent, even the interior of the
studio. so as to interrupt somewhat
the regular floor of business it was en-
jOying. AS a business "Stimulator"
under these unfavorable conditions.
Mr.. Mansur advertises 'cut prices" on
all grades of photographs. See ad.
II. Chernowsky says. cut prices in
suits. komonos 25c lawn waists.
fancy trimmed. CSC. &c collars one
half price. These are values worth
seeking for.
There is an awful July breakup Of
prices at Russell & Weston Cos. store,
values that surprise. Think of heavy
all linen toweling II inches wide, 10c
value, for only &c I'd. while it lasts.
For wonders on the second floor in the
white" department, where such great
values are offered. consult the az, a.
local tannot do justice to it.
John III Hopkins 60. pride them
selves G' giving values that win Gus
tomefts Trade increases and the
naturaE conclusion is that the HUSTON
and ersummer shoes they sell at
their bees, do it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Ne p, KENNEBEc LODGE, NO.
os1 meets in Modern Woodmen Hall the
fourth Thursday evening of each month
Z" MARY MARY E. ANDERSON. Warden.
ANNIE s. ARNOLD. Rec. Sec.
r. F. WHITEHOUSE. Fin. Sec.
f,I-th.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
LODGE DIRECTORY,
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings. at O'Clock
Work in Second degree Friday, July Is.
y" {. W. POOR. n. G.
e. F. WESTON. Sec.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-12-07
TEMPTATIONS OF A VALET.
Assaulted by Inducements t. Increase
the Size of His Masters Tailor
Bill.

us Wallets has our temptations
SIR" he said. relates the New York
Press. Only yesterday. when I went
to pay Mr.. Henny's tailor bill, you
ought to have heard what the mana
ger said to re-.
He says. says he. banding me a
IS note: Why he says. this here
bill amt harf big enough for n MAJ
OF MIR. Henny's position he says,
the truth is that you don't brush
your masters clothes hard enough
Mo- says !.
mo" says he. And now,' he
says. III put you up to a wrinkle
thatll put $50 a year in your pocket
II you use II right
Then he brought from his office n
stick all roughened on the end.
Scrub this hero rough siict,' he
says. over the elbows o. VT mas.
ter's coats he says. AN . ; and
IT, ! touch up his trousers about the
knees a bit. It'll do wonders, used
right. II ought to double his annual
bill, and, II It does, there's $50 a year
In II for yo~.'
u took the stick" sal the valet,
"but | amt never used It, SIR" =
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-12-07
- Stolen!

between tho oath Of Ju.y and the l3tb
of August there wore stolen from the
Dunphy Estate field on Maggie Greek,
live head Of saddle horses.
DEsoRiPTfoN:-Onc gray horse very
proud and SNOWY under enddlc, weight
between 1900 and 1900. Ono sorreI,
points Of ears frozen OF. would be
termed crop carcd. Three bays-one
hna email white spot on forehead and
left eye weak and generally watcry.
Another bay has white spot on tore.
head, white SPOT on nose, front ankles
eighty sinlkcd. Tie o:ber il a bright
bay with email white sf,Ot In left oye,
All the horse' are branded Il S on
thigh as illuBi rated III cut above.
A reward Of $50 will bc paid for tho
OF nil the nor "s AMI 500 viii
also DC paid Tor into' mia'ioG l,ading I,
.te arrest aud sony elton W puiif,
Address I'll information 10 tIe
DUSPIiY ESTATE,
Btowawe. Nevada.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-12-07
COMETS RETIRE TAN FIRST
Information Of Interest Regarding III.
Movements Of the Stellar
Svarms.

II you are 45 years old. you can
claim to have passed right through
the tail OF a comet. says an authori.
tJ As a matter Of fact, twice during
last century-namely. In 1919 and
1s61-did this earth Of our whirl
through the tails Of comets Zone Ia
each OF the years named), and SO
slight was the damage done hat no
one realized what had happened until
some time afterwards
We have collided with sewers me.
tecr swarms without serious result.
The collision OF 1888 was the mos,
remarkable. The whole sky appear.
cd to be raining stars. thousands OF
meteorites being visible at once. many
OF them far brighter than Venus, and
leaving long. brilliant trails.
The earth's atmosphere protects US
from any real danger from these Wis.
itations. Sod bodies rushing at al
enormous rate through space are i'm.
mediately fused and dissipated as
gases when they FIRST come In con.
tact with u atmosphere. the frlc.
ticn thus set up resulting In meal.
culable heat.
About three periodic comets appear
every year, as we'll as a similar num-.
Der OF unexpected comets. Encke's
m most frequently. appearing
three years.
A comets head consists of q swarm
Of meteors. but Its tail is Its fasci.
mating part. 1t is repealed by the sun,
for as a comet approaches the sun its
tail follows, whila It rccedes from the
sun tail first.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-12-07
A Pretty HIM.

The pretty hand has n charm that Is
second to the charm Of n pretty face.
The pretty hand should have charac-
ter. II should be graceful and express
slve, significant OF something besides
prettiness. II shouid DO firm. and II
may lie brown or white, but never red
" mnttlci. II may be dimpled. but It
h'r'h net rc pu'lGy and softly fat like
go" hi9n. 4 hand of this sort sug-
Er'iiarr" OF nature. u]udeveiop-
i md ho'r'cesucss.