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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19
stupid E.uow-

.whew!" exclaimed the bridegroom.
This miserable little loaf Of bread is
as heavy as lead. I'll bet you forgot to
put yeast ! IL 1t to make 1t rise"
"Well, stupid" replied the bride, "if
It had risen 1t might be twice as big"
"Well?"
"Well, If 1t "a twice as big 1t would
be twice es heavy, wouldn't lt?'-Bo
hemian Magazine.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19

Golfer (who rather fancies himself)-
I suppose you've been round the links
with worse players than me, eh?
The caddy takes no notice.
Golfer Qn his loudest voice)-I say, ]
suppose you've been round the links
with worse players than me, eh?
Caddy-I heard vera weel what =.
said the first time. I'm Just thinkin'
ABBOTT 1t.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19
WOMAN AND


8FF0s= VIM TeNe aNa u =
suet . neetfy va A. tins oa.-. ,ili
rad Z plsee Isl every wssdsobe el
be made wtfh sAIrt gu giateA og worn
with AZ odd q - nAed, and sulls
almost every OF the fashionable
soft materials In the illustration it is
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19
One Piece Apron For Child

The little maids Of the present gener
alton are quite as lovely in their snowy
aprons as were those Of grandmam-
mas time. for the apron sketched sug-
gests those wonderful days Of long ago
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19

e. II. Hartman is bringing suit
against his stenographer who sold
the contents of the Webster letters
to New York papers. in which he as
serted that the president agreed to
The Lead Daily Call
that it will support Hans Ostrud.
nov superintendent of public in
struction, as the candidate oil the
republican party, for nomination for
governor e year. The Call sets
forth the leading traits of Mr.. Us
trud for the position. and among
them is the fact that he was born in
South Dakota, and that he can carry
on the reform initiated by Governor
Crawford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Waldo County.

Frances L. Lasscll vs. Wendell BOARD
man, ct ais.
Rescript. Spear, ].
This is an action of trespasS Quare
clauSun, to recover damages fer cut
ting and carrying away some trees from
the southwestern of the two Ensign Is
lands in West PenObscot Bay in the
County Of Waldo.
The vital question involved in the
case is that of title The plaintiff
claims under a Quitclaim deed from the
land agent of the state of Maine dated
January 3, 1879, purporting to convey
To her. all the right, title and interest
that the said state may have in any
ana all the islands hereinafter Speci-
fed situated in Pcnobscot Bay in said
state of Maine. Among the several is
| LANDS enumerated were the Ensign Is
lands, one OF hich included the locus
| in QUO.
! The defendants among other contcn-
| tons, set up the defense that this is
land WAS included in the Muscongus
| Grant, executed about 1890, and, by the
articles of separation from MasSachu-
sets, never became the property of the
state. The MuscOngus Grant included
this island if within three miles of the
land. The case turns upon how these
three miles are to be measured. If by
The statute mile. it is unquestioned that
it became the properly of the state of
Maine: if by the marine mile. it is
admitted that it passed in the Muscon-
gus Grant, the marine mile being
enough longer than the statute mile to
bring it within the three mile limit
The opinion of tho court is that the
marine mile should control the meas
uremcnt.
In accordance with the stipulation in
the report, the court are of the opinion
that tho entry must be
Judgments for defendants
Reed Dec. Eth, 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Cumberland County.
James Hebert VS.. Portland Railroad
COmpnnv

Resclipt, Emery, c. ].
1-~Where the assigned place of
work OF an employee of street
railroad company is at a dis
lance from his home. he may, nOtwith-
standing such employment, be pas
senger with the rights of a passenger
while riding in the car of the company
from his home to his assigned place of
work
Such employee so situated is a
passenger while riding on Il regular
street car of the company from his home
to mis- assigned place of work, if he so
rides of his own volitiOn and not by the
direction of the company and pay his
fare III coupons for fcre issued to him
by the company as part of his wages.
Sir an action by Il passenger against
a street railroad company for injuries
received through derailment of the
car. ii is sufficient to allege generally
that such derailnient was caused by
the negligence of the company or its
servants without NOR" particular
specification.
Exceptions overruled
Received Dee. 18th. 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Rev. Melville Mclaughlin of Som
erville Mass. arrived in town Tues
day for Il few days tarry with friends
Miss Miriam Titcomb of Abbott Acad-
envy Andover, Mass. arrived in the
city last evening and will pass the holi-
days with her parents, Hon. and Mrs.
Lendall Titcomb.
Miss Weltha Thompson, q student Of
Wheaton Seminary, Norton. Mass, is
expected home today to pass the hoii-
days with her parents. DR.. ard Mrs
W. :. Thompson, on State street.
Hon. Fremont E. Timberlake OF Port
land. former bank examiner for the
State. was in the city on matters of
business yesterday, returning to Port
land on train 102 in the afternoon.
Miss Maude Jones, who has been
passing the last two months with rel
atlveS at Bristol, y. B., and in Aroos-
took county returned Wednesday and
has resumed her position as compost
tor ut Nickery 4 Hill'S
Mrs. IL ]. Cross and son J. Hubert
left on train Ga yesterday forenoon for
Boston, where they will spend the
Christmas holidays with relatives. Mr..
Cross will probably join them Monday
or Tuesday Of next week.
Campbell Keene, who is a student
at the Holderness school at Plymouth,
y. H, arrived in town Wednesday
afternoon and will spend the Christ
mas recess with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George b Keene. III State
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

City Treasurer Townsend. Who is al
SO the collector of the city taxes, states
that the new tax law has been the
means of bringing about very large
and active payment for the past few
days, the reason being the fact that
Wednesday was the date on which I'M
der the law all the property on which
taxes lad not been paid was to be adj
vertisnd. James Orrick is acting as as
Sistant collector, and all delinquents
who do not respond to the call from
the Office or the invitation Of the as
sistant will be taken care of later by q
deputy sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
The New Hampshire
Ready For Trials.

Rockland, Me, Dec. 1S.-Tho battle
ship New Hampshire arrived in the
harbor today for her official trials The
Standardization trial will be held on
the Rockland measured mile course to-
morrow and the four-hours' endurance
run at sea will take place Friday.
weather permitting.
The battleship left the Delaware
capeS at $50 Monday afternoon and
had fine passage, averaging from 16
to Il knots an hour to Monhcgan.
where she anchored last night. She
came in here at 9.35 O'Clock this morn
ing.
The battleship is in charge Of Prcsi-
dent DeCourcy May of the New York
Shipbuilding Co, her builders. while
the navigating officer is William q.
Randall, marine superintendent and
captain. TomUrrOW'S trial probably Will
begin about 10 o'clock. The members
of the trial boards of which Admiral
Richardson Glover and Commander
l. S. X. Reeves are chairmcn already
are here in readiness for the trials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Georqe w. HamIen.

George w. Hamlen, an old and we'll
known resident IF the city, died at his
home, 10 East Chestnut street
Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 70
years. The widow survives. In his
younger days Mr.. Hamlen was a ma
chinist by trade, and worked in the old
Lambard foundry on the East side OF
the river, and also at Hallowell. He was
a man of wide acquaintance and one
who enjoyed the respect and friend
ship of all. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Foresters of America Election.

Court Capital. No. II, Forestcrs Q
America, elected officers last evening n
its regular meeting as follows:
c. R.-.Joserh Cyr.
s. c. R.-Weston Jones.
Fin. Sec.-John j White.
Sec. and Treas.-John J. White.
r. S.-John J. Murphy.
S. W.-Joseph Courture.
j. W.--Joseph Lamarque.
S. B.-Edward Lambert.
J. B.-Iienry Brett.
Lecturer-PearI Greenleaf.
Doctor-(ieorge +. Washturn, NJ. D.
Trustee for 3 years-Joserh CarGerett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Accounts of wholesale burgla ries of
cottages at Great Diamond island have
been brought to the city this week by
the owners Of several of them vino have
recently visited their property and dis
covered that their summer houses have
been entered by thieves and many arti-
cles stolen from them. 1t is reported
that within the past month. fully L.
cottages have been broken into and
goods stolen from, ,them-Portland Ad-
vertiser, III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Tnn committee from the Board of
Trade who have had the matter in
charge have arranged with the NJ. G..
r. K. for excursion rates from Rich
mond, IS cents, and South Gardiner. at
80 cents, for the round trip to Au-
gusta from the 18th to the 25th. This
with the excursion rates now in force
on the A., l.. and w. street railway
will give our streets very lively ap-
pcarancc until after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

john Coughlin's stock of all kinds
Of lovely post cards comes in now for
much attention. Here also is a show
ing of perfumes, toilet boxes and sets,
also a hig showing of the most beauti-
full Of this seasons Christmas presents.
Just go out of your way if need be to
see. this corner window display.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

While Lunt and Brann's stock Of
ladies' handkcrchiefs is vefy large,
having been selected by them person
ally from some of the best handker-
chief houses in THE country, they
have, in addition, mems all linen
hemstitched handkerchiefs at 12iac
11c. 25c and soc. each: just the thing
for presents. Have an initial
stamped in one corner embroider il
ana what better gift could there DC
for n man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Lincoln County.

State vs.. James A. Duane
ECScript by Whitchouse. j.
In an indictment for the offence al
maintaining a liquor nuisance, an ale
CATION that the respondent did unlaw-
fully keep and maintain Il certain
room in Il building known as Hote
Davis. used by him for the illegal keep,
ing ana Illegal sale Of Intoxicating
liquors" is a sufficient avermcnt OF
place.
Exceptions orerruled.
Defendant to plead over.
Reed Dee. 18TH, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, re-.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notice., res
olutions Of respect ETC.. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-.
tertainments, whose object Is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, will %
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers &C.
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The Western Union Telegraph Cos
private Pullman car Morse" with q
party Of officials of the company on
board who had been on trip to the
eastern part of the State, was attached
to train 100 Wednesday afternoon on its
way to Boston. In the party We're Gen
Supt Brooks, Asst. Gen. Supt. Ashton
Taylor, District Supt. Charles F. Ancs
and o. hers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Judge Peabody of the supreme court
Tuesday handed down rcscript in the
case of Annie Wolfe of Portland
against Reuben and Henry +. Higgins
of South Portland. 1t was contended
that notice of foreclosure Of 4 mort
gage was not legal because published
in lions Advocate. a religious paper.
The court held that the publication in
question is a ''newspapcr'' within the
meaning of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Aroostook County.

Allan f. Hammond VS.. George S
Cushing
Rescript, Per Curtain.
Upon the objections filed to the ac-
ceptancc of the report of the referees
the presiding justice ruled that moth
ing in them required him to rejec:
the report. Not enough has beer
brought before the law court to show
that his ruling was wrong. Nc error
is shown in the proceedings or report OF
the referees.
Judgment on report.
Reed. Dec. 18th, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

a special meeting of King Co, No
4, L. r., X. of P. will be held this
evening for the purpose of taking up
several matters Of Importance. one Of
which will be the acceptance Of an
invitation from the Richmond Lodge
of Knights of Pythias to be present at
a celebration to be given by that body
in January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The funeral of Joseph, the infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Albert, whose
death occurred at their home, 3Sl2
Water street. Tuesday morning, at the
age of 10 months, was held at St. Au-
gustine's Catholic church at . O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Thomas Ber-
geron. The interment was made in the
St augustine cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Their" will be services this afternoon
and evening at the home of Miss Syl-
VIVA Smith. Hallowell, and tomorrow
afternoon and evening at the Water
street Gospel Mission in Augusta. These
services are conducted by Rev. Viii
liam Franklin. recently returned from
India. Meetings at go and 80 p NJ.
Everybody welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Christmas shoppers from Winthrop
and other points along that line of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway. should remember that a
car will leave Augusta for Winthrop
daily al and p NJ. from now until
Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Thomas c. Buckleys new stock of
Morris chairs. fancy rockers, tables,
touches, rugs, art squares, lace cur
tains, draperics, etc, etc, cannot fail
TO attract goodly share of Christmas
trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Miss Stafford will commence her
Christmas sale Of novelties, table linen,
towels. handkerchiefs, aprons, centre
until Dec. 25th. 1853 State street. south
side door.
nov30dtdec25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

So extensive are the lines Sherburne
6; Daley are showing at this Christ
mas time their magnificent windows
can hardly do justice to them. Some
exclusive things here for you to see in
your shopping rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Among the petitions in bankruptcy
which were filed in the United States
district court at Portland Tuesday
was one by Lewis F. Johnson of
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

y meeting of the municipal officers
was held at the aldermens room at 4
o'clock Wednesday afternoon for the
purpose of inquiring into the mental
condition of William II. Pierce. and
from the nature Of the testimony in
troduced it was decided to commit him
to the Insane hospital for reatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The Progressive Spiritualists SOcic
ty has secured for it's speaker next
Sunday. Dec. %, DR.. Edgar w. Emer-
son Of Manchester, n. II. He will speak
in Fairfield two nights this week and
will return to Augusta Friday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

| e. W. Conant Co have some favoritc
| Christmas presents in the line of fancy
china, pottery, cut glass, sterling sill
yer. etc. 4 nice new stock to investi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The st. Barnabas Junior Auxiliary
will hold Christmas sale at the
chapel on the afternoon and evening
of Thursday, Dec 49, dec19d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Percy w Means has the goods for
some very dainty presents. Also the
choice Belle Mead sweets, Tourainc
/ and violet assorted chocolates. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Quimbv Art Store.
jerks Candy store.
Excursion 10 Augusta.
Kenneb"c Savings Bank.
Dan Sully-Opera House.
Frank r. Wood-Eurnture.
Amesbuly & Wakefield-Fu furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Fred L. Hopkins has sold his restau-
rant business on upper Water street
to Joseph Cloutier of this city, who has
taken possession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Rodolph DOstie Of the newspaper
room at the Augusta postoffice is con-
fined to his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

CHRISTMAS TREES.-Prices right.
Delivered at your door H. c. Turner
Telephone 1864. dec1Sd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

FOR SALE ONE HIGH GRADE
concert grand upright piano to be soil
at a sacrifice. Address p o. Box 42a
dec19d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Lung KurC stops n cough. IT'S the
quickly heals the throat and lungs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

= Sooo TENEMENT TO LET a
proposition that always finds
on easy solution in the Journals
CLASSIFIED columns. II you havs
one TO let or ire In search OF one
u makes TO difference. Thas
column L. closely watched n
y. he1A r.usns ~ cSasaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Cut flowers and ported plants. o. p.
Robbins 4 Son. Tel "a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-31
THE IAnnEL HAMMOCK.

rope first through the holes from the
OUTSIDE part o. the slaves. then through
the following hole. Repeat this until
one side is 1iishcd.
Thread the bther side I'm the same
manner and ii, the ends of the rope to-
sether and totEc loops on either end.
a space OF about one inch should be
left between eich stavc.
The hammock thus made Will lie
found durable md much more comfort
able p rccliic In than one would
imagine. though perhaps not rs safe
Tor swinging IN as the ordinary Irvine
hnminrk. But. then. 1t is n novelty.
This hammock VIII be found con-
venientfor camping parties. The bar
rel cnnpe used To pack camping equip
mcnts nd provisions In. Tho holes
having cen bored and the rope thread
ca thrugh before It has been tnkcn
apart can he taken to pieces ana
rormeu nto II hammock on arriving
nj inc imp grounds. Philadelphia
ledger
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-31
Inspector General Ct Virginia Con.
federate Veteran Answers
Last Roll Call.
SONS HERE RECEIVE SHOCKING News
Prof. w. C. and Mr.. !. C. Morton
Leave Today to Attend Their Faith
er's Funcral.-Work on Book of
"Reminiscences of the Southern War
Time Ncgto Interrupted.

News reached here last night of
the sudden death OF Colonel r. G..
Morton ut his home In stanton yes
terdny afternoon about r o'clock. at
the age of GS years. No details are
known, as the Associated iprcsa dis
patch and messages To Prof. w. G..
Morton and MIR. l. G. Morton sons OF
deceased, simply stated that the col
onel died worry suddenly.
Prof. Morton and Mr.. |. G. Morton
Will leave on the early train this
morning for Staunton to attend the
funeral OF their father.
Having been for years inspector
general of the Virginia Grand Camp,
Confederate Veterans, Colonel Nor
ton wns one OF tho mos, prominent
men OF the State in Confederate cir.
cles. He was Il member of the State
executive committee of tho Young
Mems Christian Association: an
elder of tho Second Presbyterian
church, OF Staunton. ana always took
nm active part In religious work
throughout the State For 80 years
the colonel had lived ut Stnunton and
there his children were born and
raised His dutIcs called him to all
parts OF the state frequently and
everywhere ne nlauc lrlenuS.
Colonel Morton Is survived by n
widow and six children: Prof. w. G..
Morton. superintendent of schools,
and Mr.. |, c. Morton. of this city;
Mr.. 7. c. Morton Jr., Mrs. H. G.. Tim
berlake and Miss Minnie Morton, Of
stanton and Mrs j s. LcFils, OF
Jacksonville, Fla
Although tho colonel had been in
rather poor health for some time, his
condition was not known 10 he worse
than usual and he appeared to BIO
comparatively strong and hearty
when here several weeks ago to ut.
tend the editorial convention and Wis
1t his sons, He was well known
among the editors having been for Il
number Of years editor of the Sinun-
ton Vindcntor. which Is now. undcr
the name of Spectator-Vindicnto
edited by his son. For somo time tho
colonel had been engaged In writing
n book upon his recolloctions OF, the
Southern clvil,war-tlme negro, hat IL
ia understood that the manuscript
hns not been finished.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-31
Young Folks
A UNIQUE HAMMOCK.

'fow to Mako Useful Article Out of
Common Barrel.
10 make the hammock herewith H.
Illustrated procure clean barrel, tnke
OH the hoops and carefully draw out
MI the nails. Then draw n pencil line
crosswisc three Inches from aud parul-
lei to both ends of each stnve. Then
with iive-cighths Of an inch augcr
DIT, using the pencil line as IL center.
bore two holes ut each end OF all the
slaves, leaving an equal nzsxsin on
both sides and sufficient room IN tho
middle to prevent brcnlagc AS some
or the slaves are wider than others,
You VIII have To use your own judg-
m"nt In the distance apart you bore
these holes. To fastcn the stavcs to-
gcthcr obtain piece Of stout rope
about twenty feet long. Thread tho
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-31
ois,... ehrp ,- urs m...l.

LIVERPOOL, July 3O.-Onc of the
features of the new Cunarder Lust
tania. the biggest ship afloat. which
has just finished successful trip. is
the Verandn Cafe. This is situated
with view astcrn of the vessel, and
passengers can sit there and enjoy
the sea air while the ware completely
sheltered from the wind. II will be
like dining on the brow of some cliff
swept by ocean freezes. with nm out
look of ocean and sky alone. There
are also two regal suites ON tn s
ship, designed TO meet the demands
of TIT refers who want the utmost lux
ury. They will cost $4,000 each trip
Sir William White, who had much =
do with creating the big liner. said
that tho coal consumption of the
steamer would he forty-fivc tons an
hour, or about $500 tons for "A trans
Atlantic tr'D.