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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17
Miss Miller spent Sunday in
Omaha with her parents.

OHIdlld Will ucI pdIcIlCS.
Married at Logan Saturday,
Frank C. Lighted to Miss Bes-
sic May Gill, both of Modale.
The newly married couple went
to Omaha Saturday afternoon
where they will make their fu-
ture home. The bride is a
daughter of Ed Gill formerly
of this city.
Miss Louise Williams spent
Sunday in Logan the guest of
Miss Edith Milliman.
Sid Rockwell, of Omaha, left
Tor his home last evening, and
his wife will visit with Modale
friends for a few days before re-
turning to her home in Omaha.
Ada Beagle was the guest of
Edna and Elizabeth Coulthard--
in the country Sunday.
Father Mullen left this after
noon for New York City from
which city he will sail on May
23d for Ireland in company
with Thomas Cody. He will
visit Scotland and England be-
fore he returns, and expects to
have the time of his life.
Mrs. Dolby is reported seri-
ously sick this morning.
Ed Alexander of Chicago vis-
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. d. Alexander over Sunday
in this city.
DR.. II. Tamasia reports a son
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Cassidy Sunday.
p. H. Wade of Modale, was a
pleasant caller Saturday.
Mrs. I. j. Dermody of Omaha
is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
James Daugherty.
Miss Bess O'Connor came ov-
er from Lincoln Saturday even
ing for a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. M. O'Connor.
Miss Lottie McGavren has ac-
cepted a position with the tele-
phone Co. and has entered upon
her new duties.
The intermediate Endeavor
S )ciety gave their social Satur-
~ evening on the lawn at the
Presbyterian parsonage. The
social was we'll attended and
some $1,000 realized.
Mrs. 7. w. Spafard of Omaha
is the guest of her son, N. B.
Spafard. She will visit in
nearby towns also.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Poden.
dorf and family left for Chica-
go Saturday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. Ben Williams
of Tamura, Nebr. arrived in
the Valley last night for a Wis
| it with Mr.. Williams brother.
Rev. J. M. Williams, and sister
Mrs. C. E. Newell.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17
Monday May ID

The Cox boys brought the
mastedon tooth to the Time S
Office Saturday. The tooth
was found sixty-Gve feet under
ground in the sand bank.
J. w. DIAL was a pleasant
caller Saturday. The Union
farmers Club meets at his
home the - l..
Clark, the seven year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Tucker
died at their home in Chicago
Saturday at 2::30 p. IN. The
remains were brought to Mo
Valley and buried in Rose Hill
cemetery at 10 a. M. today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17

Rev. j. NJ. Williams j., trrned
this morning from MOI. amin
where he acted in the capacity
of Presiding Elder at til M. E.
church there, Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17

F. Walters, Assistant Gener-
al Supt. of the N. & w. Divi-
sion, is in the Valley on bust
ness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17

Miss Blanche Mills, who was
operated on for appendicitis,
in the hospital at Omaha seve-
raj weeks ago, was able to be
brought home yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17

F. L. Zelopher, of Omaha,
spent Sunday in the Valley with
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-05-17

DR.. and Mrs. Ben Williams
of Tamura, Nebr. arrived in
the Valley last night for a vis-
it with Mr.. Williams brother.
Rev. J. M. Williams, and sister
Mrs. C. E. Newell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

married in 1885, nn May day. at that
time Il dly prominent i'll the country
holidays. Soon after his marriage
Mr. Prescott moved to Augusta and
ran the Central house in this city,
running it the last time that the Leg
islaturc met there in the summer
months. In 1860 he opened the first
hotel ever run in the ItangclCy region.
where he remained Cor II years. In 1871
he went TO Phllirs and run the Elm
wood hotel. which he built, and kept
successfully. lie remained there for
nine years and then sold the hotel and
retired from the business.
M. Prescott was the oldest Mason
in Phillips, and was Il member Of
Mount Blue Lodge, f. and \. NJ. fo,
OVER 30 years. T." first voted for Cen
cral Harrison for President and con-
tinucd To vote for every President rs
long as he WAS able. Twir" he WIS
taken to town meeting in an inval.G's
chair. Up to the time OF his death he
retained his keen interest in political
affairs. Among the many interesting
stories told by Mr. Prescott Wcr" those
come ctcd with his hotel experiences
and he always took great pride in the
fast that among his guests had been
Ex Governor Kent ana Hannibal
Hamlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
AND HE RAN.
Drouin Leaves Home in Hurry to Gs
cape enforcement Deputies.

Enforcement Deputies Pare. Stack
pole and ToWne made an early morn
ing call at the residence of Eugene
Drouin on the Brook road Sunday
which was accompanied by features
which were somewhat exciting. The
object of the call was to capture Mr.
Drouin. but that gentlemans alertness
and agility coupled With fleetness OF
foot that was above the ordinary
stood him in good stead. and the depu-
ties were Obliged to return home with
out their man.
1t will be remembered that Deputies
Pare and Page visited the Drouir
place on Sunday, Nov. II. in search OF
intoxicating liquors and found a small
quantity, but when it came to appre-
hending the proprietor of the place he
was not to be found. and since tina,
time he has succeeded in keeping out
of the way of the deputies.
Saturday night. however. it was sus-
pected that he was at home. and al
about s o'clock Sunday morning the
three deputies mentioned above made
a call nj The Drouin homestead. Dcpu-
ties Stackpole and Towne were lief,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

was satisfied If Mr.. IIeS"ltonS cleo
ton. and it was in pursuance Of this
request that Mr.. R"ardpn asked for tn"
second inspection.
The committee at tn" first inspection
counted all tn" ballots cast according
to their own IDEAS. ana agreed as tn the
legal effect of all defective ballots.
While their decision may be correct.
still it can in 10 way he binding on Mr..
.EcartlGn. There We're about 400 bal
lots thrown out as def CtiVc Ivy tn"
variC us town officers. As to the i"Ea!
effect of many of these there is room
for q wide difference Of opinion. One
straight Republican ballot for instance
was found. on which was written tn"
full name and address of the voter who
cast il. Another was found among the
defective ballot; in which Il cross had
not been marked but scratched as with
the blunt end OF 4 pencil i'll the Demo-
cratic column.
Mr.. Hcselton only claims an election
bv II and Mr.. Aver by II. and as these
maiorities depend entirely upon ina
legal effect to be given 10 ballots not
counted by election officials | fail To
see ANY, lust cause for criticising Hlr-
peaidon for declining to accept III
committees count as final
7 notice that you also intimate tha'
Democratic city officials are now DO
iu~ the same thing for which carrier II
The season they criticised Republican
city and town officials.
Some Republican candidates I'M
mediately after election began an III
snection of the ballots without notice
IN the other side. Such action, Wfli'
strictly legal. seemed to everyone UNI
satisfactory for many reasons, ana al
Tho request of the chairmcn OF poti
county committees was stopped ana
ioint inspection made by some OF the
candidates on both sides.
To the first inspection Mr.. Reardor
WAS not party. You will readily ap'
rrociate that there is a decided differ
| cnce between an inspection where n
notice is given. and one where all par
ties interested are given ample oppor'
| tunity to be present.
| Respectfully yours,
| JOS. WILLIAMSON,
| City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Harry Cochran" Of Monmouth was
calling OH Augusta friends, Saturday
Hon. George G.. Weeks Of Fairfield
was i'll the city Saturday forenoon Oh
matters Of business.
Miss Ruby Carver. who is Il teacher
i'll Kicker Classical Institute, Houlton
is 1T homo for the Christmas holiday;
W. \. Nrwcuinb, register Of probate
fur k"nnobcc county. was i'll Bangor
Saturday on matters Of business, re.
turning home in the evening.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin Of Skowhegan
cx-Speaker of the Maine House o.
Repre- sentattvos. was among the out
Oi-tov;n people in the city Saturday.
Miss Bessie NJ Weston. who *
teaching in the Humford Falls schools;
arrived Saturday and Will spend the
christmas holidays at her home in th:.
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

outside to stand guard while Deputy
Pare entered the house for the pur-
pose of making Il search. and while
making his way up stairs to the sec
ond floor he started Mr.. Drouin, who
Immediately opened window anG
jumped To the ground below. Ii was
said that his exit from the window Wa,
made with his shoes il his hand. but
that mad" 30 difference, and he climb.
cd the hill at the rear Of the house a
Il rate of speed which could not b,
ovcrcom" by those who had been wait.
ing for him.
With Il view of frightening the fee
ing man Deputy Towne fired scvcra
shots in the air, but they only served
10 increase the speed of the fugitive
who at length reached the top of tn.
hill, and after stopping 10 put on hi
shoes. disappeared from view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Mysteries Of New York"

Dot Enrrol and hoy excellent company
do lighted another lal &c audnnc" at the
Opera house Saturday evening. The
play vas Il nlrlotlra sensational and
SHOW ing tn" .cainE side of city life.
The story of "'rhc Mysteries of New
York is WCVcn about the ambitions of
two politicians, one altogether admirl-
bic and out to win on his merits. the
other out to win on his ability to pay
for votes.
II was cvidt mt to the audience that it
WAS Saturday night and that the play
crs meant to have a little fun as we'll
as those who were out front. Mr..
Whipplc. The comedian. had Il good
stock OF local hits and they were sprung
at such opportunc times and he 50 add
ed them to his lines that his fellow ar
lists could with difficulty refrain from
joining in the laughter.
At The close Of the third act it was
announced that the company would re-
main in the city over Sunday and pre-
sent THE Holy City" again Monday
evening. This beautiful piece was put
on ~ the company Friday evening and
i'll the opinion of everyone who was so
fortunate as to be present. it was the
most elaborate production ever put on
in this city by Il company playing at
popular prices. The piece and the pro-
duction compared very favorably with
any of tn other religious &pectacles
presented in the larger cities at grand
Cnera PRICES on account of the sacred
nature of the play. the specialties are
=; t;rnl I'm We
10 long waits between the acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
TELEPHONE 53-2
Is Ready at City Hall for State Grange
Convenience.

y tel, phone has been installed at the
headquarters Of the Board of Trade at
City nall. The number is $50. This ar
ranGomcnt has been made so that peo-
PIE who are 10 entertain visitors may
communicate directly with the enter
tainment committee. In all cases whore
the persons assigned to any place fail
10 appear our people are requested to
al once notify Frank l.. Button, sec
rotary Of the Board of Trade, at head
quarters. The committee desire as large
a number If rooms as possible placed
at their disposal. 50 that everybody
may be provided for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
LATE DARWIN PRESCOTT
Remembered BY Older Augusta People
Was Proprietor Of Central House.

Many Of the older Augusta people
will remember the late Darwin Pres
colt whose death occurred at his home
in Phillips Friday as a former proprie-
tor of the old Central house which used
to stand at the corner of State street
and Western avenue, on the spot now
occupied by the tennis court. He also
conducted d hotel at the foot of Moose
head lake and later at Phillips.
Mr.. Prescott was & native of Farm
ington and d son of DR.. and Mrs. .Io-
siah Prescott. who We're well-known
in the early days of Pennington his
tory. His wife was Rosila II. Dow.
the fourth daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Dow, aud their married Lille
proved singularly happy. They were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
THE RECOUNT OF THE BALLOTS
City Clerk Williamson Presents The
Democratic Side Of the Matter.

Augusta, Dec. IL, l3O6.
Editor kcnncbec Journal:
My attention has just been called to
an editorial in your paper rejecting
upon Mayor f. L. Jones Of Watcrvillc,
Mayer F. w. Plaistcd of Augusta.
County-AttOrncy-c F.. T.. Beanc,
and myself for inspecting the ballots
cast at the recent election i'll this city,
and intiinating that such action was
improper.
AS city clerk OF the city of Augusta.
l am obliged by law to allow any
candidates desiring so to do to inspect
the ballots. Application was made to
me by Hon. John p. Eeardon of Oak
land and in pursuance thereof. I set
last Monday at 10 a. NJ. as time for
such inspection and gave notice thereof
to Hon. L. I. Brown of Readfeld. Hon.
VIM. NJ Aver Of Oakland. Hon. Geo. W.
Hese.ton of Gardiner. Hon. T. ]. Lynch
of Augusta and Hon. S. S. Brown of
Watervillc. all the senatorial candi-
dates in any way concerned. and tn
Hon. r. w. Plaisted and Hon. c. :.
Hichborn of Augusta. the chairmen
respectively of the Democratic and
Republican county committees. A no
tiCe OF such Inspection also appeared
In the local columns of your paper, and
the chairmen Of both city committees
were notified.
Learning that Mr.. Heselton was out
Of town. I also notified Guy A. Hill
dreth. Esq, and requested that he be
present and represent Mr. Heselton
who, understand is the contestant fol
Mr.. Reardon's seat.
At the former inspection here Mr.
Reardon was not present nor repre-
sented. 1t was held on Saturday ant
as Mr.. Reardon is a settled minister Of
the gospel it was inconvenient for hin
to attend.
1t was quite generally understood
also at the time of the first inspec
ton that Mr.. F. l. Brown and Mr.
Reardon We're elected and that the onl,
doubt was whether Mr.. Heselton or NJ,
Aver was entitled to the third place
In the inspection of Waterville ballot
held on Sunday when Rev. Mr. Rear
don could not be present the first seri
Gus doubt was raised as to his election
After the first inspection was finishe
Rev. Mr.. Reardcn received n LETT,
from Mr.. Hcselton asking that ho NJ
tfy the Governor and Council that i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

\ friend in Augusta recently had an
interesting letter from Frank f.. Jack
son, the Well-Hnown glote trCtter whose
home is in Winthrop. Maine. He has
spent the most Of his life in distant
PARTS of the world. seeing many strange
pla"e and having, many unique eXpe-
rie1cCS in the course of his Wanderings.
With his letter he sent also Il copy of
The Representative Men Of abe Phil
lppines," Il large and handsome volume
of 2CO pages which he has recently pre-
pared ana had published in Manila. |.
appears that since Mr.. Jackson star Ted
on this latest tour Of the world in 1902
he has been getting out volumes of
this nature in various parts Of the
world: First in South Africa. then in
turn in India. Burmah and Siam be-
fore going TO the Philippines. He is
now in Shanghai. China, vbe re he is
preparing similar volume. The
Representative Men of the Philippines
is q credit to his enterprise and t. the
book making art cf the Manila publish
ers u has large half-tonc pictures ac-
companied by extended biographical
sketches of the men most prominent
in the official. professional and business
llte OF the island. Naturally most OF
those written up are Americans or
filipinos, but there are also Spaniards
Chinese and representatives of Euro
pean nations. A great part of the
states of the union are represented but
no native of Maine seems 10 have
achieved enough prominence in tho
| ih'iPllhes 10 have found a place IN
! The volume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
100 TEACHERS
APPRENTICES wanted.

Boys 1918 years of age with
erammer or high school education who
desire to learn the trade of maci,inist
tool maker, pattern maker or mcu!der
will have excellent opportunities for
learning these trades through an
apprenticeship with the General
Electric Co., at West Lynn, Mass,
Letters Of application together with
full details as to age, education, exper-
fence ard the names Of people who can
vcuch for the character Of the appIi-
can't should be addressed to Engineer
in Charge, Drawing Office, General
Electric Co., West Lynn, Mass.
d10,m3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

The arguments in the hearing on
petition for an abatement of taxes 81
the Edwards Manufacturing Co. before
the court of County Commissioners VIII
be opened this morning. 1t is likely
that the arguments will occupy the
greater part of two days. Orville L.
Baker will close the case for the PETE
tionipg corporation and Joseph VIII
hanson for the remonstrants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

T.. D. Reed of Meadville, Pa. has been
appointed general manager of the Lew
iston, Brunswick & Bath Street Rail-
way. Since last April he has been the
civil engineer Of the road, and has had
charge of the extensive improvements
which have been made on this road.
He has been in the electric road bust
ness for over II years at Scranton, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

II. L. Capen of the Augusta House,
announces that he will serve a Christ
mas dinner Tuesday, Dec. %, and will
be pleased to greet all who do not care
to undertake the preparation of the
meal at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Total Cost Of Enforcement
in State Of Maine..
Amount Received in Fines and
Fees Is S4244.45.
Bills Of Deputies as Approved by
Governor and Council.

Announcement is made at the State
House that the total expense Of the
liquor enforcement law created by the
last Legislature is s37,219.09 up to the
first of the present month.
This amount includes the salaries
and expenses of the three commits
sioners, Hon. Waldo Pettingill Of RUM
ford Falls, the Hon. Norman l.. BaS-
sctt of Augusta and Alfred II. Lang
of Skowhegan, the salary Of the clerk
Of the commissioner. the salaries and
expenses of the deputy enforcement
commissioners and rent for storing
seized liquors.
Deducting the sum Of s4,2H.4o, the
amount received in fines and fees,
leaves a balance of s32,9,45i.
The appropriation for the enforce
ment commission is $500 per annur,,
and as this appropriation has been ex-
hausted, the payment of the bills is
taken from any moneys in the State
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The three commissioners were APP
pointed by Governor Cobb April ).
1905, and the first deputy enforcement
commissioner was elected on June u
of that year. The deputies have thus
droscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford, Frank
lin. Sagadahoc and Knox counties.
There are now % deputy enforce
ment commissioners on the staff.
Each of the deputy commissioners
receives 50 per day and expenses. The
expenses include board, room. rent.
railroad fare, postage, telephonine,
handouts, searchlights. electric bat
teries, hack hire, horse hire and truck
ing.
The following shows the bills of the
deputy enforcement commissioners as
approved at the December meeting III
the Governor and Council:
Heber H. Allen of Jay-salary 500;
expenses, $20.49; total, S11049.
Maxine Beaulieu of LewistOn-sal-
airy. $50; expenses, s26.31; total, s116.37.
William J. Caddy of st. George-sai-
airy, $50; expenses. saS.59; total, $llS.J9.
William J. Conway of Bath-saldry,
800; expenses, $4.O5; total. s115.44.
Walter ]. .Fernald of I;ockland-
salary, $50; expenses. s1.65; total. SOL
65.
Roy f. French of Bath-salary, 800;
expenses. s22.97: total, s112.91.
William r. Clifford of SkowheSarl--
salary. $50; expenses, $3.50; total,
s123.99.
Austin e. Howard of Auburn-sal
airy. $40: expenses, s23.15: total $11G.l,.
Fred Lucas of St. Albans-salary.
sS7: expenses. s32.23: total. s1i923.
Albert II. Ncwbert of Rockland-sal
airy, $50; expenses. $1.42; total. s91.i2
Frank L. Page of Augusta-salary.
800. expenses, $11.26; total. s10i.26.
Benjamin .. Pare of LcwiSton-sal-
AIRY. $50; expenses. s35.1s; total. SELLS.
Eben A. Poor Of RumfCrd Falls-sal-
airy. 500: expenses. $50; total. $685..
Obed \. Stackpolc of Biddcford-
salary. 800; expenses. $i2o2; total.
S132O3.
Ferdinand f. Stevens of lewiston
salary. 500; expenses, 1913; total, $1l'.-
%.
George w. Taylor of Eumford Falls
salary. $50; expenses. 5000; total.
5000.
James +. Tcbbetts Of Bclgrad"-sil-
airy, $50; expenses. $3.50; total, S12'.2o
Benjamin +. Towne of Watervillc--
salary. $40; expenses, $.0S3; total.
S11OS2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Judge George II. Smith of Presque
Isle. reporter of decisions Of the su-
preme judicial court of Maine. and who
is attending the present term Of the
law court in this city. went to Bangor
on train 70 Saturday afternoon, whcr
he passed the Sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

It's the natural food of the human
body, scientifically charged with life
producing elements. unheard of in any
other medicine. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Tea or Tablets. s.
cents. Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

In perfumes they show IIudnut'S.
Rogers ana Gallett's, Palmcr's ana
Colgatc's finest spcciaities. In all lines
they have many Importers and drum
mcr's samples which they offer 1T los
than wholesale prices. A little money
goes 4 long ways in Christmas presents
at Bowditch and Wcbstcr'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Please keep in mind j. F. Bilodeau's
clean. new stock of slippers of diff
fcrent kinds that are always a feature
in the Holiday trade. Also. see the
cute fur trimmed shoes for
babies. Eur trimmed Romcos, etc.
Good place to shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

The management of the A, W. & G.
Railway has made arrangements for
handling the large number of people
who will be in the city this week, and
will have plenty of cars on the main
line to take care Of the extra travel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

J. w. Harlow has been awarded the
contract for carrying the United States
mail in this city. and will commence
the work the first of January, superced-
ing II. l.. Morrill,, who has had the con-
tract for about six years pas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Enforcement Deputies Page, Pare
Tibbetts, Stackpole and Towne visited
the City hotel Saturday afternoon IN
search of Intoxicating liquors, but al
though they spent some time in the
house they found nothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Eowdtch & Webster are prepared
for 4 bigger, better, buster Christmas
week than ever before. Their assort
lnent of toilet and travelling cases.
mirrors, pocket books, pipes and cigar
cases is wonderfully varied and COM
plete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Lewis W. knowles has returned To
his home in this city, after having been
engaged since last June i'll building
cottages at some Of the summer re-
sorts around Casco bay. Mr.. Knowles
reports that he Luilt two cottages on
Birch island ana three on Bibber is