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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28
LOOMS

Loomis, Sept. 27.-Ira Fraser
bought his two sons, Richard ana
Alex, each a new top buggy and
single harness Friday. The boys do
not intend to 20 to the corn palace
alone.
Ned Smith, who has been staying
with his mother, Mrs. Anna Smith,
at Murdo, on her homestead, re-
turned to Loomis Monday to visit
rclati yes and friends.
Geo. A. Johnston. of Mitchell, has
got lei and teams at work putting
in a large crop Of winter wheat on
his farm that joins Loomis.
Some of the LOOMS people attend
ed the corr palace every day.
William Fraser returned FRIDAY
from Helena, Mont, where he has
been visiting at the homes of his
children. Mrs. Will Merit came
home with him.
Miss Eva Giliillan went 10 Yves.
sington Springs Tuesday to attend
college.
Joe Jacobs, who went to Holland
In March, anne back to Loomis
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28
In the swi.. Mounta1n..

ETHEL, that awfully handsome guide
kissed me a moment ago. Do you
think I ought to deduct something
from his pay or add to it?"-Fliegende
Batter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28
RIVERSIDE

Riverside, Sept. 27.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. f. knapp attended the corn
palace Tuesday evening.
Mrs. w. j. Wallis is expected home
next week from her visit In Iowa.
Mrs. G.. W. Bantz, OF Indepen-
dence, Iowa, came Tuesday for a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. j. Il.
Wallis and other relatives.
William Walker. of Sheldon Iowa,
is visiting relatives in Riverside.
w. L. Wallis is moving his stock
of hardware into the new building.
The schools of Hanson township
will be gwen a holiday Friday to
attend the corn palace.
Mr. Cox, of Mitchell. spent several
days in the home of s. Kjelmyr last
week.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28

Those edges soonest turn that are
most keen. Asober moderation stands
sure. No violent extremes endure
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-28
Is e!sitihg at the Boltman home

Is vIsitIhg at the BoItman nome
at present. his former farm.
DafareF@h has Just returned
from a business trip in, Iowa.
DR.. F.. s. Kidd started for Iowa
City, Iowa, Friday to complete his
med:call course.
Mrs. Charlie Lambert, who has
been visiting relatives and friends
in Humbolt county. Iowa, is ex-
pected home Saturday after a three
weeks stay.
G. NJ. Bowers has got some, fine
sweet potatoes on exhibition at the
corn palace, some he raised on his
farm northwest Of Loomis,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Gift To the High School.

The Sophronia Hopkins Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
has presented to the Gardiner High
school three valuable books. Birds
Homes" by A. X. Dugmore, THE
World of Animal Life" edited by Fred
Smith. and Nature and the Camera by
A. r. Dugmore. The object of giving
these books il to furnish the students
facilities of gaining knowledge that
will further the work of the society.
and through these and other similar
books already in the school library
combined with the teachings of Prin-
cipal Powers on natural history IN gen.
cral and on ornitholOgy in particular,
the scholars will learn and respect the
rights of animals.
The society has previously made
strong efforts to carry on much of its
work through the scholars of all the
Gardiner schools. and the results In
every case were extremely gratifying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Missionary Society Entertained.

The members Of the Foreign Mission
AIRY Society We're delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home of their president,
Mrs. L. a. Bailey, the occasion being
presidents day" st. Valentines day
was observed as we'll. The usual study
was omitted and a little frivolty in
obliged I'm. Dainty and beautiful vaien-
tines were given each guest and at
roll call each responded with the quo
tation found upon her valentine.
A very interesting paper on 1.-THE
Origin Of Valentines day was read by
Miss Winifred Briggs. n very pleasing
recitation given by Miss Muriel Rol
Inns and a musical selection by Miss
Marguerite 5. Bailey was finely rem
dered and received a hearty encore. A
sliced poem was put together and
formed 4 big red heart. Mrs ]. Il.
Briggs read a poem in a most charm
ing manner.
Refreshments Of punch with heart
shaped. cakes. and nuts were served.
The idea was carried out in souvenir
boxes Of confectionery. At the conclu
sion of the meeting, Cupids bow and
arrow was produced and as ever,
hearts were pierced beyond repair by
Cupid'S darts.
The afternoon was one of the most
pleasant ever enjoyed by the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

The home of Warren w. Wight. the
well-known conductor on the Dummy"
was the scene of a very pleasant party
on the evening of st. Valentines day,
when his grandson, Linwood, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Wight. was given
party. this being the 10th anniversary of
his birthday. The rooms were beautifully
decorated and the -bordcred birth
day cake was tempting enough to view.
Thirteen boys and girls out Of the 10 in
vited braved the snow storm ard wcra
well repaid for so doing. Those present
were: Harold Cobb. Willie Brisk, Ralph
Homer. Charlie Wilson. Arnold Weeks,
Percy Baker. Perley Reid. Andrew Foss.
Paul Wiley. Florence Wiley, Viola Mer-
chant. Sadie Brisk, Florence Foss. Diff
fcrent games We're enjoyed and dainty
cakes, ice cream and caEdy were served.
Linwood was tho recipient Of many gifts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
THE MARRIAGE LICENSE
Secured by Mr.. Longworth, Who ls
Chased by Curious Crowd.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The marriage
license of Miss Alice Roosevelt and
Rep. Nicholas Longworth was issued
by the clerk of the court today at. AIS
O'Clock
Shortly after o'clock today Mr..
Longworth accompanied by Nelson
Perkins. his best man, three Of the
ushers, Messrs. Bangs. Shaw and Nor
man, and three other friends who re-
fused to give their names, appeared at
the City hall and announced his desire
for q license to marry. The assistant
clerk of the court. William +. Lem
mon, filled in the blanks as Mr.. Long
worth responded to the usual questions
in such cases. He gave his age as Sc
and that of Miss Roosevelt as 90.
When it became known that Mr.
Longworth was in the building there
was rush for the clerks Office and
large crowd of newspaper men, court
officials and lawyers gathered in the
room. The issuance of the license re-
CURED but a few moments. The party
Immediately left the building, being
followed by the crowd through the cor
ridor out to the pOrtico.
Mr.. Longworth and his friends en-
tered carriages and drove Off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Aincklev- Merrill,

There was very pretty home we'd
ding at the home of George AmeS. in
Chelsea Wednesday evening. The con-
tracing parties We're George w.
Hinckley. son of +. A. Hinckley, and
Miss Eva May Merrill, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. ID. W. Merrill of Augusta
About so friends and relatives Of the
bride and groom We're present to grace
the occasion. The wedding ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Geo. Will
son Scudder Of Hallowell The newly
married couple will reside with Mr..
Ames, grandfather of the groom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Death Of Mrs. G. Moore Of Gardiner.

Adelaide Wiley. wife Of Gustavus
Moore, died at her home this after
noon. Last fall she accompanied Mr..
Moore to Porto Rico to pass the VIM
ter with their daughter, Mrs. Leon
Goodwin. About two weeks ago they
returned home. She was then very
low and had failed gradually since.
Beside the husband. one son and three
daughters. all of whom We're with her
I'm her last days. also two brothers.
John Wiley of Hallowell. and George
Wiley OF New York. three sisters, Mrs.
George Fuller of Hallowell. Mrs. ]. G.
Lander and Mrs. John Bookings of
this city. survive.
Mrs. Moore was born in Damaris-
Gotta in 1S43. but had passed all her
life in HallOwell and this city. being
loved and respected by all who knew
her. She was a true woman. a good
mother and Interested in all good
work, She Will be sincerely ,mourned
By all who knew her.
The funeral will be at o'clock Sat-
urday afternoon from her late home.
Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
The Storm.

The storm of yesterday. one OF the few
real storms of the winter. caused n COM
plets suspension of much out-of-door
work. including the operations on the Ice.
and necessitated the postponing of sew
eral affairs The snow fall. although
there was considerable wind, was heavy
enough to give good sleighing when the
snow becomes packed down. This will
naturally please the storekeepers. who
for long time have been yearning for
country trade. and those who have haul.
ing to do. The snow drifted deeply in
many places. and numerous buildings be
came to heavily burtiened that meh with
shovels were set to work to relieve the
strain from the roofs.
The no school signal was sounded fol
the first time this winter. and the day
was certainly rough enough to warrant
Keeping the young people at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
RACE Is NIP AND TUCK.
Contests Between Builders Of the
Connecticut and the Louisiana.

Washington. Feb. l5.--It is still nip
and tuck between the naval construc-
tors at the navy yard, New York, and
the Newport News Shipbuilding Co.
Of Newport News in their friendly
contest in the construction Of the sis
ter warships, the Connecticut and the
Louisiana. According to the monthly
report of Chief Naval Constructor
Capps. the private-built battleship is
slightly in the lead, being now 1924
per cent completed, while the govern
built ship Connecticut is 1916
per cent. completed. During the month
just passed the rate of progress on the
Louisiana was 1.07 per cent. while on
the government boat 1t was LAT Der
cent.
Ii is expected that both battleships
Will be completed by the 1st of June
or soon thereafter. and the prediction
is made that the Connecticut will win
the competition in the matter of speed
by small margin, with the question
OF cost in favor of the private-built
vessel. The Louisiana has already had
its preliminary trial. but it is not vet
ready Tor delivery to the government,
Neither vessel has yet been Supplied
with all the guns fo- its main bat
te!ies, and the completion of the ves-
Sels may be delayed on that account.
Other WarShips nearing completion
are the batticship Rhode Island, 99.5
per cent: Virginia, 9sG per cent;
Georgia, 1885 per cent: New Jersey.
36.5 per cent; Nebraska, S617 per
cent, ard Minnesota. SOS per cent;
the armored cruisers Tennessee, 94E3
per cent; Washington. 94.4 per cent
ana South Dakota. S7.3 per cent; the
projected cruisers Milwaukee. sos Der
cent; st. Louis, SS.34 per cent. and
the training ships Intrepid, 91.5 per
cent. and the Cumberland. 95 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Albert Kesten of Mechanic Falls. who
was arrested Wednesday charged with
assault with intent to kill, secured tho
$500 bonds under which he was ordered to
recognize before the grand jury at Au.
burn late Wednesday afternoon and re-
turned to his home In Mechanic Falls.
Mrs. Bertha Kesten. his wife, who sousht
to have her husband arrested was unable
to furnish sureties and Is now, In the
county Jail at Auburn. Perly Cox. aged
20 years. who IS held with Mrs. Kesten
on the charge of adultery, was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Millett Wednesday af-
ternoon and taken to Auburn. He was
arraigned before Judge Manser in the
Auburn municipal court on the arrival OF
the Portland G Rumford Falls passenger
train at S p. M. He pleaded not guilty
and was placed under $500 bonds for his
appearance before the court on Saturday.
where a hearing will be given him and
Mrs Kesten. Cox was unable tn furnish
sureties and was committed to jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Union Revival Meetings.

The Union revival meeting held in
the NJ. +. church continue with in
creasing interest. While the storm has
interferred somewhat with the atten-
dance but not with interest which is
deepening in the hearts of the people
of God and those who have accepted
Christ rejoicing in him, add new force
to the Christian hearts. Rev. r. N.
Joscelyn is conducting these services
with power. wisdom and love and it
gives the people an opportunity to
hear an able preacher and 4 devote
man OF God. All are most cordially in
vited to these services and let us all
embrace this opportunity to receive
and help in Gods work in our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
The Orivina Club Meet.

The Skowhegan Driving Club held a
meeting on the ice track on the river
Wednesday afternoon. The day was
cold and raw and the attendance was
small. There was but two starters in
class two which was won handily in
straight heats by MaquOn, the bay
stallion by Allertell. driven by Damon
r. Berce. Edward Gledhill's chestnut
mare Dolly Fl. was second. In class l
the race went to Ram Rod. black stall
lion by Stirling, after the first heat had
been captured by the bay mare Fan
Jones. driven by Weston. Market Boy
was third. The distance vas one
fourth OF mile, best two in three.
The time in either event was not given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
SINKING OF THE MAINE.
The Eighth Anniversary Observed by
VIM. Tiffany Camp, S. w. v.

The eighth anniversary of the sink
ing of the battlesnip Maine" was APP
propriate!y observed at the Branch,
Wednesday evening, by Lieutenant
William Tiffany Camp. Spanish War
Veterans. rendering q smoke-talk and
campfire To the members OF Gutter Post.
c. n. r., General Beal Command, L. V.
L.. and other friends, in the Social hall
1T the club house. The hall. which was
very tastnfully decorated for the oc-
casion with the Stars and Stripes, pic
lures. potted plants, and evergreens.
was filled with guests. several coming
from Augusta. who were given every
attention, and 4 thoroughly good time
was enjoyed by all present. Colonel
Thomas j. McCabe acted as master OF
ceremonies in a very creditable man
ner.
The entertainment opened with the
singing of McKinley's beautiful hymn
and during the evening very interest
ing remarks Were made by Major Bur-
rage, Col. G. G. Sewall. Capt. w. s.
Oakman. Ex-COl Patrick Hayes, Com.
Flag and Wilder and others. their
subject being The late War with
Spaln.'
At ntermission refreshments. con-
sisting of coffee. sandwiches. hard tack
and cheese, We're served and also pipes
and tobacco. Later Prof 3. w. Theme
and several Of his bandsmen favored
the audience with several selections
and Mr.. Green rendered a cornet solo
in his usual excellent manner. Thomas
Fox of Augusta sang two solos which
We're very much enjoyed. Mr. Goodrich
acting as accompanist. and the vocal
solo by Major Parsons was also Well re-
ceived. Comrades Kelly and DOherty
contributed their share towards the en-
tertainment by singing and dancing.
The whole affair was Il grand sue
cess and it can be recorded as one Of
the pleasantest events that has occur
red in the Home this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

Last Wednesday evening Fred I.
Williams class in Sunday school at
Winthrop Center was entertained at
the residence of n. D. Hamblen. E. A.
Bailey, superintendent of the school.
took the party with one of his teams.
A graphophone furnished entertain
Inent for most enjoyable evening.
Cake and ice cream were served and
the evening passed socially. Thanks are
due Mr.. and Mrs. Hamblen for their
generous hospitality and to Mr.. Bailey
for his kindness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

The meeting of the Board of Trade
scheduled for last evening was post
poned on account Of an unfortunate
combination of circumstances. There
are several matters upon which addi-
tional time can be spent profitably De-
fore the meeting is held and beside
this the weather was not of the kind
that assures Il large attendance. IL
may be decided not to hold a meeting
Of the entire board. for the directors
can transact whatever business there
may be as we'll as could be done by the
full organization. But however this
may be arranged. there will be n meet
ing within IL day or two and the shoe
factory matter will be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
MarceIlus D. Halves.

Marcellus D. Halves. one of the we'll
known members of the Camp. died in
the Hospital, Thursday morning. after
a long illness. Mr.. Halves was born in
West Wrentham. Mass. in 1896. He
enlisted at Providence. r. l.. Nov. 90,
1862, as Private in A Co.. r. 1. Hos
pital Guards, and was discharged at
Providence. Aug. &c. 1865. on account of
expiration of service. He was admit
ted to this Branch July IS. 1899, and
had been a member ever since. The
funeral has been appointed to take
place at O'clock. Saturday afternoon
and will be attended by Chaplain Bur-
rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
Valentine Tea.

The ladies of the CniverSalist church
gave Valentine tea at the home of
Mrs. c. X. Tilden, Page street.
Wednesday evening. In the afternoon
the ladies' met and quilted n quilt and
did some other sewing. in spite of the
inclement weather there were 4 large
number in attendance.
The parlors We're Hastily decorated
with profusion of red hearts and
streamers. giving the rooms 4 very
CHEEKY appearance, specially when the
electric lights were turned on. The
tables We're set in the parlOrs and
doubtless the atmosphere OF the rooms
added to the apetites of the guests
though the supper in itself was enough
to make a dyspeptic forget his
troubles. Every one who ate was I'M
stinting in praise of the edibles. After
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
A SUPERFLUOUS BODY.
Senator Reed of Taunton Wants Mass
Executive Council Abolished.

Boston. Feb. ia proposition for the
aooiilion OF the executive council OF
massachusetts was advocated at consld-
cradle length today by Senator Silas Reed
or Taunton at a hearing on his own pc
luton before the legislative committee on
constitutional amendments.
Senator Reed based his argument on
the ground that the body was superflu-
GUS; that 1t had no sufficient justification
Tor its existence; that it was a relic Of
british rule in this country: that ONLY
three such bodies remain in this country
and finally that the chief executive Of III.
sta'e should have complete control of
that branch Of government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
VIEWED BY THOUSANDS.
E'rg Frederick Re-opens Doors That
People Might See Their Old Kino,

Copenhagen. Feb. 15-When the
doors Cathedral of Roskilde were
closed at the end of the last day of
the lying in state of the remains of
the late King Christian there was a
crowd of 10000 persons still in watt
ing to view the coffin of the dead mon
arch. King Frederick. who had at
tended with the royal family a short
farewell prayer at the sarcophagus.
seeing the disappointment of the crowd
and its unwillingness to dispense. was
deeply moved and ordered that the
doors be re-opened, thus enabling
thousands more to enter the cathedral
during the next two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
$4,000 PEARL NECKLACE
Cuba's Gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt.
Arrives at New York.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE pearl necklace
valued at $4,000, which is to be the gift
of the Republic of Cuba to Miss Alice
Roosevelt on the occasion of her mar
rage to Representative Longworth Al
Washington on Saturday, arrived here to.
day on board the steamer Majestic, hav.
ing been shipped from Paris by the Gu.
ban minister at that capital and billed
through the Cuban legation in Washing.
ton. Coming through diplomatic chan.
nels, the packet was not subjected tc
customs examination or to the levy Of an
import duty.
The package will be delivered in Wash
ington through the Georgetown customs
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
BETTER THAN PIE.
Not Only the New Food But the Good
Wife, As Well.

When they brought the new food.
Grape Nuts, into the house the husband
sampled it first and said, ITS better
than pie" When it brought back the
glow of health to the wife's cheeks his
admiration for it and her was in
creased. so She says, and the rest of
her story follows:
From childhood l was troubled with
constant and often acute Indigestion.
and when my baby was born it turned
out that he had inherited the awful
ailment.
"A friend told me of Grape Nuts
and. invested in box and began to
eat according to directions. 1t WIS
after only few days that l found my
long abused stomach was growing
stronger and that the attacks of in
digestion were growing less frequent
and in an incredibly short time they
ceased altogether. With my perfect
digestion restored came strong nerves
clear, active brain, the glow Of health
to my checks. and know was n bef
ter wife and mother and more agree
able to live with under the new condi-
tons.
| when the boy came to be 10 months
| old he devt loHed such an appetite (his
| dyspepsia disappeared with mino) tina,
his mothers milk was not sufficien,
for him. He rejected all baby foods
however. till l tried Grape-Nuts food
! at Husbands suggestion. The young,
ster took to it at once and has cater
it daily ever since. thriving wonderful.
ly on it, He now demands it at ever,
meal and was much put out when h,
dined at hotel few days ago be.
cause the waitress could not I'm hi.
order for GrapeNuts." Name give,
by Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

There is a growing sentiment in Hal
lowell in favor of the Introduction of
an electric fire alarm system. The
mater has been discussed by city off,
Gals and it is believed that the cost
of a suitable system would be SINAI
compared with tine amou.lt of property
saved by quick action. There are a
small number of fires IN Hallowell In
year but CONGREGATIONS come sooner
or later and quick alarm might be
the means of saving good taxable
property which the city can Ill afford
to lose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
About Resolution of Generalization in
tine Ohio Legislature.

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 15.-The Joint
resolution adopted by the House YES
terday congratulatirg Nicholas Long
worth and Miss Alice Roosevelt on
their approaching marriage, was the
SUBJECT OF a controversy in the Senate
ms afternoon. Senator Ward of
Cleveland declared the resolution was
uHdlsnified and that too much pub
hcity had already been given to the
coming nuptials A motion to sus-
pend the rules and vote on the resolu-
uon at once was defeated by n vote
or IS to 16 and the resolution went
over until tomorrow under the rules
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
BACHELORS FAREWELL.
Mr.. longwcrth Entertains Presiden
and Others at Bachelors Dinner.

Washington, Feb. l5.-Rep. Long
worth tonight entertained at a bachel-
or dinner at his home, SCI 18th street,
Northwest. President Roosevelt ana
Sec. TAFT were among the guests. The
other guests were Mr.. Perkins, who is
TO DC best man at the wedding of Miss
Roosevelt ard Mr.. Longworth; Vicomte
DE Cnambrun, brOthe--in-law Of Mr..
LonSWorth; Theodore Roosevelt, Jr,
eldest son of the President; Major
Henry and Messrs. Fleischmann, Nor
nan Shiw. Wallngford, Winthrop,
and Reeves. painter. Simkins, Bangs,
Whitney and Heron.