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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
Gallant Civil War Record Later
Prominent In State.
Member Of Board Of Managers Of
Soldiers Homes.

Portland, Me-, July 21-Gen.s John
Marshall Brown died at his summe,
home at Falmouth at 1920 Saturday.
Cen. Brown, 4 son of Hon. John E.
Brown, one of the leading business men
Of Portland in his day, was born in
Portland, Dec. II, 1898. He attended the
old Portland Academy and the Bethel
Academy and graduated from Andover
Academy, where he was chosen class
orator. He entered Bowdoin College anu
took high honors on graduation.
He began the study of law, but Aug.
%, 1862, he was commissioned LIST lieu
tenant of Volunteers and Joined the
goth Maine Regiment.
June %, 1868, he was commissioned
captain and was ordered to report TO
Gen. Ames, on whose staff he serve d
with the rank of assistant adjutant
general. He displayed great gallantry
at the battle of Beverly Ford and took
part in the movement to Gettysburg
Gen. Ames in his official report said
Capt j. NJ. Brown, my assistant ad-
jutant general, rendered most valuable
services during the three-days' fight
ing, with great GOODNESS and energy he
ably seconded my efforts in repelling
the assault made by the enemy"
Gen. Brown took part in all the
movements Of the division commanded
by Gen. Ames. He was at the battle Of
HagcrstoWn and was with the division
at the scige of Fort Wagner and in the
movements on Johns Island, Feb. o.
the command moved from South Car
"lina TO Florida. where Gen. Ames and
Il provisional division covered the left
wing Of the defences at jacksonville.
Capt. Brown was commissioned lieu
tenant colonel OF volunteers March &c.
1864. and was assigned to the sd No.
regiment During the disability Of Col
Wentworth he commanded the ragi-
ment during the military operations at
the North Anna river and at the bat
ties of Tntopotomy and Cold Harbor.
He WAS engaged at the preliminary
movements ut Petersburg, and June IL
was severely. and. as it was thought
for some time. MORALLY wounded, and
was discharged Sept. %, 1864, because
Of physical disability.
Col. Brown received the brevet of
colonel for distinguished gallantry at
the battle Of Gettysburg" and for gal
liant and meritorious service during the
war
Gen. Brown took Il Very active part
IN the reorganization of the Maine mi
iliia after the war and served on the
stan Of Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain.
while the latter was Governor of Maine.
with rank of inspector gceral. He held
III succession the positions of assistant
adJutant general. inspector general.
colonel Of the LIST Me. and bridagier
general of the Maine Militia.
lie retired from the service June :.
lSS' and Gov. ROBBIE in general orders
spoke Of the great value of his services
to the Maine Volunteer Militia. In 1899
he was appointed by Gov. Cleaves a
member Of the commission for rcvis-
Zig the military code ana in 1899 was
elected member Of the LegislatrIrr
rom Falmouth. and served on the
committee on military affairs.
lie served for several years rs = |
Continued on Page Two)
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Mrs. Fanny Mercier Dies
Early Sunday at Bethel
From Fright Following Collapse
Of a Circus Tent.
lightning Revealed Elephant Over
Auto on Crowded Bridge.

Bethel. Me-, July 21.-Fright following
the collapse of a circus tent last even
ing during a severe electrical and wind
storm is ascribed as the cause Of the
this town. Mrs MERCER had been sub
joct TO attacks of heart trouble
During the performance Of the Frank
a. Robbins circus, the storm tore holes
in the canvas of the main exhibition
tent and portion of the top COL
lapsed while the poles swayed danger
ously. The crowd rushed panic stricken
from the tent. many taking refuge
from the driving rain at a covered
bridge nearby.
The bridge which was but dimly
lighted soon became packed with peo-
PIE. teams and automobiles, while to
add to the panic. a herd of elephants
and camels which had been started
from the circus grounds for the train
suddenly appeared at the edge of the
crowd
One of the elephants is said to have
pushed the automobile in which Mrs.
MERCER was riding, so as to turn it
completely around in the darkness and
when a flash Of lightning revealed the
huge head of the animal directly upon
her Mrs. MERCER collapsed
She was removed to a house in the
neighborhood where two physicians at
tended her and she was afterward talk
en- to her home. but died early today. y
Several other women tainted durina-
the excitement following the storm, but
suffered no permanent injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
Head-on Collision Of Excursion
and Freight Trains.
Terrible Disaster to Railway Party
Near Salem, Mich.

Salem, Mich, July 21.-Thirty people
arc dead and more than 30 injured
many Of them seriously, as the result
of a head-on collision which occurred
Saturday when Pere Marquette excur-
sion train bound from Ionia to Detroit
crashed into westbound freight near
here. The trains came together in q
cut located at sharp curve Of the
Pere Marquette Railroad about a mile
east of Salem.
The passenger train of Il cars car
ryinG the Pcre Marquette shop en-
ployees of lonia and their families to
the Michigan metropolis for their an
nlial excursion. was running at high
speed, probably 80 miles an hour down
steep grade. It struck the lighter
locomotive of the freight train with
suclI terrific force as to turn the
freight engine completely around, hut
behind the two locomotives six cars Of
the passenger train lay piled in Il
hopeless wreck. -Four of the passenger
coaches remained on the track undam-
aged. The two coaches ahead OF these
were te!eScoped. The next ear forward
stood almost on end after the wreck.
its forward end resting on the road bed
and the rear end high in the air upon
the two telescoped coaches that had
been following it.
The coaches were thrown crosswisc
OF the track ana lay suspended from
bank to bank of The cut five or six feet
above the RATS. OF the baggage car
not enough remained to show where it
had been tossed. Portions Of it ana Of
tie locomotive tenders and freight cars
were piled in an indrscribahle mass of
debris.
James Boyle, Il farmer. was work.
ing in field probably 400 feet away
from the track when the two trains
approached from the opposite direc-
lions The freight was moving SLOWLY
up the heavy grade and had lust
reached the curve when the passenger
train appeared running at high snccd.
Farmer RoyIc SAW til, passenger cnri-
necr shut off his steam and apply the
brakes, and SIW the crews Of both cn-
%in"s j'imp before the crash. He ran to
the track, where he foE3d the uniniurcd
passengers from tho rear coaches run
ming forward ana Joined with thom in
pulling out the injured. who could be
seen on every hand. Thu dead were
placed in row alongside the track
and the injured made as comfnrtaI,lc
as possible under the circumstances
and until the arrival Of tho wrccling
trains from Detroit. Grand RAPIDS ana
Saginaw, which made it possible to
send them to Tonia ara Detroit
The Is bodies first taken from tho
wreck We're taken to Ionia and the in
jured were placed on two trains. one
OF which headed for Detroit, and the
other for 1onia. There were about 81
injured people on each train.
Later in the day the body of Ed.
Corwon, tho head brakeman of the |
passenger train. was taken ont of the |
wreck. Fireman Knowles died on the |
relief train crroute to Detroit, bring |
ing the list of dead to 80. with pos
Slbility that more bodies might he
found in tho wreckagc ana that soy |
eral of the injured may die
Responsibility is put ;suuarnIv W T., |
The crew Of the freight train by Off
'ials of the road. officials who arrived /
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LOSS is $4,000.
Charles v. Penney Loses Farm Build
ings At Mechanic Falls.

Mechanic Falls, Me-, July 21-(Spcc-
iaD.-S'everal of the farm buildings of
Charles V. Penney were burned Sat
urlay evening. after being struck by
lightning. The stable was totally de-
stroyed. together, with the ell of the
house, and the front portion Of the
house was badly damaged before the
flames could be extinguished. The loss
will amount to. fully $4,000. with insur-
,Ance an1ounting to s3400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
Loss ABOUT $4,000.
'acariah Frank Farm Buildings In Au-
burn Destroyed BY Lightning.

Auburn, Me-, July 21.--The Zacariah
Frank farm brildings. now owned
BNT y r. Frank of Boston, situated five
Hlss OUT 6f Auburn on the Hard
SCRABBLE road were struck by lightning
and burned late last night. Mr.. Frank
Mad gone to Worcester, Mass, to pass
3mnday and the buildings We're I'M
enanted Two horses were consumed.
bne being a valuable driving horse The
loss Is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
SEVERE AT PITTsFIELD.
'shooI Building Struck-Melvin Whits
Burned Out At Palmyra.

Hitsdeld. Me. July 21.-(Specian.-AA
irsrtful electric storm visited this town
anont 7.@ o'clock Saturday evening, last
ing over three hours. and was considered
~ many to be the worst ever expert
ced in the town. Some of the older res
sents claimed that the shower in 1878 was
sue only one on record that could be
~'hhared to this in severity There was
. continuous flash of lighting and peals
" 'hunder with heavy fall Of rain dur
my the three hours. The electric lights
Continued on Page Two.) ~
sANFoRD'S GINGER CURES COLDS
sn n" Shills. best Of warming stom:ichics
s"u Always hcalthful. Look for the owl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
SEVERAL BUILDINGS
Owned BY A. C..Frank At Minot, To-
gether With Contents, Burned.

Poland. Me-. July 21.-SpcciaD.-
away from home Saturday evening the
lightning struck his house. burning
that and number of other buildings,
together with number of horses, cat
tie and hogs. as well as his furniture
and the hay stored In the barn. The
damage is estimated at $4,000. Insur-
ance, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS
Including Stock and Hay Are Burnett
-. - At Aliens Mills, Me.

Aliens Mills. Me-, July 21.-(SpcciaD.
The effectssof Saturday nights storm
tere severely felt here. The barn and
ablc of Charles Kurdish, together
IN their contents. several hogs and
ives and IL tons of hay. were struck
lightning and burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22

In Belgium all cows over three
months old are to be seen wearing ear
rings Breeders are obliged to keep
record of all cattle raised by them.
and each animal has a registered trade
number. which is engraved on the ring
fastened to it's ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
FAl

Washington, July 2fe3Forecast for Mon
day and Tuesday for New England: Fair
Monday. Tuesday showers except fair in
east Maine; light to fresh west winds, be-
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-22
Boston Forecast

Boston. July 21.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Monday. probably fol-
lowed by local showers during the night
or Tuesday; light southwest winds.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20
Knowlton-Bothwell wedding.

At four O'Clock Thursday afternoon
a beautiful wedding ceremony took
Mace at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
7. Knowlton on North Main street,
and this happy event resulted In the
marriage of Miss Della May, young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Knowl-
ton, to MI. Richard L. Boutwell, of
Pennington county, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Boutwell,. of this city. The
beautiful Knowlton home was becom-
ingly decorated with holly and cut
flowers and the festal arrangements
we're elaborate in honor of the beau
tiful bride and gallant groom. 1t
was strictly a home wedding and
none but relatives of the contracting
parties were present to witness the
ceremony which was performed at 4
o'clock by Rev. G. S. Evans, of the
| Conversational church. A sumptu-
Gus wedding dinner followed.
The bride is one Of the sweetest
and NEST lovable young ladies in the
city, and worthy OF the splendid
young gentleman who won her as a
life partner and the Leader and a
host of friends extends c~ongratula-
tiOnS.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20
v.rts less tban1o feet.

NeIUo Coo 49,
with ME amount of travel center
ing at the city of Canton, winch Is ~
Gated practically in the center OF Tue
township, this bridge burden Is ai-
most insupportable for small TERRI
tory the size Of d township. hof Is
our present law on this subject JUST;
II, nav be intended to equallze Inc
tax burden but In practice IL 1alis 10
do so. When for instance n Id"
saws that bridge repairs up to 5000
shall be borne by the township ana
that the excess above 800 shall be
divided equally between the township
and the county, this operates quite
contrary to it's intention or to It's sup
nosea intention. A bill of new planks
for a bridge may cost $50, the law
saws the township shall pay the hrst
500, then there is $40 to be divided
which in this Ease gives the township
an expense o. S25 and the county an
expense OF S.. There are also other
noints in our road and bridge laws
that work even greater injustice, and
the trouble seems to be the more they
are tempered with the worse they be-
come.
Our road and bridge business is a
subject of large dimensions; it re-
uuires a great deal of outlay both In
cash and labor and this outlay differs
considerable in different localities.
| When travel may to any extent be To-
cal it is also in it's nature general and
the pen necessary to accommodate
travel should be of a more general
scope. To this end a bill drawn up
| by Mr.. Robertson of Sphinx county and
Mr.. Parmley of Edmunds county,
known as senate bill Nc. 73, was in
troduced last winter. This bill deals
with road and bridge matter on a
larger scope and would certainly
equalize such expenses more justly in
any n county; besides that, it would
place the whole business upon an or
derly and systematic basis under one
expert supervising head in each coun-
ty. To the writer it seems to be just
the thing we want with perhaps a
couple Of minor additions. The re-
port of the fate of this bill is said to
be that the farmers killed it because
of it's good-road features which would
make the roads too nice for automo-
biles. The writer hates to believe
that the farmers of South Dakota are
SO short sighted, but be that as it
may, he does believe that there are
enough sound minded men in the
state to make a demand for the en-
actment of this bill or something like
it into law. o j. e. HI.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20

1868 when he went to San Francisco,
CAL, and was in the same year united
In marriage to Miss Minnie Linde-
man, September 20. They lived In
San Francisco two years, dufing
which time a daughter vas born TO
them which they called Minnie.
Soon after they moved to San Jose
and in 1866 their son Otto was born.
They resided in the beautiful Santa
Clara valley for four years. Always
being DESTROYS Of farming and hearing
Of the rich and fertile prairie lands OF
South Dakota, he and his family de-
cided to locate on a homestead. Ac-
cordingly they arrived In n
county August 10Th, 1869, and in the
spring OF 1870 filed on a homestead IN
Highland township about six miles
| southwest of Canton. There they
| lived enduring all the hardships OF pio-
neer life and Ill health making it al
most uncomfortable at times, but they
lived and prospered and the dark days
and hardships were Don forgotten in
the prosperity that followed.
! In 1886 their daughter was married
to George Byers and in 1897 their son
also assumed the bonds of matrimony
with Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and
Mr.. and Mrs. Brigel were again le1t
alone. They continued their resi-
dence on the old homestead until
April %, 1899, when Mrs. Brigel
passed away. Then his daughter and
family moved down on the farm that
he might be able to remain In his old
home which was dearer to him than
any other place. In 1905 they retur-
ned to their home near Canton and
he concluded to sell the farm and
travel, visiting friends and relatives.
He spent his winters with his sister
and family, Mrs. Fred Trayser, OF
Milwaukee, and his summers with his
daughter not forgetting to annually
visit his son who lives near Kenne-
bee, S. D.
He passed quietly away at peace
with God and all the world December
II, 1907, just filling mans allotted
age.
The funeral was held at the home Of
his son-in-law, Geo. Byers, last Satur-
day at 2 p. m. and the funeral service
was conducted by Miss Rose Trayser
of Milwaukee. The body of the grand
! old pioneer was consigned to mother
earth in Forest Hill cemetery under
| the direction of Undertaken Campbell
in the presence of many old friends
who had known him for many years.
He was ~kindhearted and genial and
enjoyed the respect of every man who
knew him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20
: Correspondence :
Grand Valley.

Dec. IL, 1907.
A week ago Thursday occurred the
marriage Of Mr.. John Nelson and
Miss Ingrid Dalstrom, at Canton, by
Rev. Tetlie. The contracting parties
both being natives OF Norway and re-
sidents of Grand Valley. The follow
ing Saturday evening a reception was
rendered the young couple at the
grooms brother Mr.. Valdemar Nelson,
where also the old time charivari
crowd made things lively for awhile.
MI. and Mrs. Nelson will go to house
keeping on the John Wallquist place
in Grand Valley.
Everybody in the country as we'll
as in town are busy getting ready for
the Holidays.
A few from this vicinity attended
the Firemen's Ball at Canton the
18th, and had a very enjoyable time.
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. E. Olson of Highland last We'd
nesday afternoon.
Ole Steensland Is having a subStan-
tial barn erected on his place and next
spring will put up one Of the hand
soonest residences in Grand Valley.
MI. and Mrs. Geo. Thinglum visited
with Mr.. and Mrs o. Fl. Hustel OF
Canton last Sunday afternoon.
Daniel Nelson is one of the busiest
boys around, these days, being the
only butcher in Riverside, Highland
and Grand Valley, and his profession.
al calls have been quite numerous the
past 2 weeks.
Harry Artz was a Canton visitor
last Saturday.
Henry Hanson, Miss Thea Hanson
and Miss Gunda Knutson attended
church at Canton, last Sunday even.
ing,
There will be services at the Grand
Valley church on Friday, Dec. u.
John Nelson who has been sick fol
the last four months is improving
and is looking forward to taking
Christmas dinner with his family. A
fact all his friends are glad to hear
This Is John Nelson No. 2. and not
the newly married man.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20

Lee Stephenson arrived In Canton
Saturday from "a two weeks trip
through Nebraska. Wyoming, and
Idaho. 1t was a business and pleas
ure trip combined but his pleasure
was spoiled by his missing his brother
whom he had not seen for twenty
years.
Mrs. VIM. Haw went to Hudson
Thursday for a visit with friends re-
turning Saturday.
Soren Ostraat is again manager OF
the Thorson farm after spending the
summer in Colorado.
Chris Sorum's new Lewis Gas En-.
CINE arrived Monday and now he is
ready for work. He sold his old en-.
CINE to his brother J. Serum of Har.
risburg.
Mrs. Geo. Abbott and Mrs. VIM
Hill we're visitors at j. J. Richard
sons Thursday afternoon.
Miss Gertie Monrad spent Sunday
at home, returning to school Monday
The school children and teacher iE
No. S will join Miss Juel and pupil.
in having a Christmas tree next Fri
day afternoon at the Juel schoo
house.
Mrs. Lee Richardson who has beer
confined to her home for severa
weeks on account Of illness Is improv'
ing as fast as possible and will sooI
be able to be out.
Mrs. o. D. Minis who has been ii
bed and under DR.. Rogers care fol
three weeks, is now able to sit up anc
be around part Of the time.
We wish every one a Merry Christ
mas.
Now and Then.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20

The great ~battleship fleet sailed
from Hampton Roads for the Pacific
on Monday and the President was
there to review the pride OF the
American navy as 1t steamed away on
It's 14,OOO mile trip. This splendid
fleet OF war ships is no menace to
Japan or any other country. 1t goes
on a peaceful mission and for the pur.
pose Of giving the officers and seamen
a chance to gain experience in hand
ling their ships In everything but
fighting. Japan is at perfect liberty
to regard the movement in any light
she sees 1T. because Uncle Sam will
not consider her wishes when he
wants to send his warships from one
side Of the country to another. His
war fleet belongs a much on the Pa
ciHc side as on the Atlantic side OF
the states. Uncle Sam Is not seeking
q war with Japan but Japan must not
assume that she WINS the Pacific
ocean. From San Francisco the fleet
may continue westward to Manila
and thence through the Indian ocean
and across the Atlantic, and by the
time 1t returns home it will be In
better shape for peace or war than
feet afioat. May the gallant ships
and the gallant crews return In safe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20
West Canton.
December 10. 100

December 10. 1907.
Just one week till Christmas and J.
20. Cornelius has been blowing this
week. It's a record.
Mrs. Cornelius has been suffering
with a sever cold.
A party Of friends enjoyed a dance
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Steele Friday night. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steele expect to leave in a few days
for their new home in Pennington
county and their Lincoln county
friends wish them health and prosper
ity In their ne W home.
Born on Friday morning, December
13, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson a
daughter. Congratulations.
Roy Millage and family visited in
town Sunday.
Last Saturday Faye Bohen fell on a
broken bottle and cut a severe cash
in her leg which has kept her out Of
school for several days.
Jim Stevenson returned home Sat
urday from his western trip.
Mrs. Keith visited with Mrs. Moul-
ton and Mrs. Knutson and the dear
little baby girl last Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius and child
rem were visitors at John Johnson's
Sunday.
e. E. Osvog is at Excelsior Springs
taking treatment for eczema from
which he has been a great sufferer.
j. @. Cornelius came home from In
wood Saturday where he was hulling
clover.
Miss Anderson is going to have a
Christmas tree for her pupils Friday
afternoon.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-12-20
Canton Township Roads.

To the LEADER: Your Riverside
correspondent in his batch OF spicy
news opens up a subject we'll worthy
Of a consideration that should not be
mere talk but result into action.
For aneighborhood to make improved
roads by volunteer work is very COM
mendable, yet the general tempera-
ment of man is such that volunteer
work of that kind will not be very ex-
tensive, for the reason that a system
of taxation is adopted intended to
provide roads as nearly as possible OF
equal facilities for all neighborhoods.
How to make such a system of taxa
tion effective and just is a problem
not quite easily solved.
Riversider is certainly in a position
to have practical experience as to the
condition of Canton township roads,
when he says they are in a neglected
condition, statement that shall not
be disputed, but If from his statement
we get the impression that Canton
township is deficient in tax levy more
so than other towns in Lincoln coun-
ty, such an impression is not correct.
On the contrary it will be found that
Canton township is averaging among
the highest In tax levy, but facts are
that the great bulk of Canton's taxes
is absorbed in bridge building and
bridge repairs, for this township has
at the present time no less than So
bridges to keep up, all ranging from
10 feet UP to 120 feet In plank floor,
not to speak of a multitude of cul-