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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The members of the Maine State
genealogical Society left for their
homes yesterday taking with them
many helpful thoughts from the annual
meeting. They were all we'll pleased
with the cordial reception which they
received at the hands Of the citizens of
Gardiner. The three or four members
OF the society, who were in Gardiner
at the meeting 80 years ago. made in
teresting comparisons between this
meeting and the one of long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
WIRE GlEANINGS.
A Summary Of the Most important
Events Of the Day.

The First National Bank of Chica3,
announced Thursday the engagement
Of 100000 gold for import. This
makes the total of engagements s61.-
$4,000.
Two cars OF Providence bound
freight OH the New York. New Haven
& Hartford Railroad branch between
Fall River. Mass. and Providence, were
derailed in South Swansea early
Thursday morning. causing an inter-
ruption Of traffic for several hours
Nobody was injured
Two Danzic. Prussia lumber firms
Albrecht & Co.. and l.. Goldharder,
suspended payments Thursday. The
liabilities of the former are about $780,
900 marks tabout 3200.OOO) and the in
debtedness Of the latter is over 1,OOO,-
900 marks, tS250,0O0) Both firms are
will enable them to continue doing
business.
Chairman Thomas Taggart Of the
Democratic national committee. an
nounCed Thursday that he had issued
call for meeting Of the members of
the committee at French Lick, Ind.
Nov. 90. The time and place for
another meeting Of the committee to
decide as to the next national con-
EentiOn will be fixed. The cities that
are applicants for the convention are
Chicago. Louisville. Cincinnati. St
Louis. st. Paul. Milwaukee and At
lantic City.
A dispatch from Bristol. England.
states that the condition of Premier
Campbell Zimmerman continues salts
factory Recent over exertion is SAID
TO be the whole caue of his condition.
What is said to be the fastest mile
ever made by locomotive on a track
containing curves was covered recently
by steam locomotive No. SOC, which is
being used in the special tests beinE
conducted by the Pennsylvania Rail-
way The speed attained was 9ls
miles per hour the trial being made
over specially built track bctwc n
Clayton. N. j.. and FranklinvilIe..
Edward Payson Weston who is on
his way from Portland to Chicago
overstepped his schedule Thursday uy
l: miles. arriving at Fredonia. n. Y, at
730 p. M.
Charles Tracey Barney, deposed
president OF the Knickerbocker Trust
Co. and until recently power in the
financial world. died by his own hand
at his home on East 3Sth ST. New
York. Thursday. Death was due to a
bullet which entered his body just be-
low the heart.
One Of the lightest votes In years
was cast at the joint municipa1
primaries held at Boston Thursday.
the total mayoralty vote being but a
little over $4,000 out of a registration
VI 10000. George A. Hubbard was
nominated by the Republicans for
mayor. John +. Fitzgerald by the
democrats and John A. Coulthurst 10y
tne Independence League.
Commander Robert E. Peary's Arctic
steamer Roosevelt. which has been
UNDERGOING extensive repairs for
several months. was given pre-
liminary tria! trip up the Hudson river
Thursday which proved successful
Capt. Robert Bartlett. who com.
manded the vessel on her last explora
ton trip. was in charge and on boa I'd
were Commander and Mrs. Peary anG
several shipbuilders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Samuel Grant Chapter. Daughters OF
the American Revolution. held a very
Interesting and pleasant meeting with
Mrs. Nora Grant Rice at her beautiful
horne in F'ar'ningdale. Wednesday. The
usual business meeting was followed BY
several Interesting sketches read by the
members. very delightful social hour
was enjoyed during which dainty refresh
mcrtt we're served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

There have been some high strings
rolled by Gardiner bowlers this week.
The ten highest records as they stood
on the board at McDonald's alleys last
nlsht were: Charles Partridge, 121:
A. J. McCauslin, 11S: H. H. Harring-
ton. l18; Bert Blair. III: Tute Tib-
belts. ia; Archie Arnold. 113: J,
thornton. no: F. G. Cow ell. 100: G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mrs. L. H. Clarke, All Church street.
announces that she will receive pupils
in voice culture and also pupils in
crayon portrait drawing. Mrs Clarke
is well and favorably known here, both
as All artist and musician and her an
nounceinent will be of value to any
who contemplate study in either Of
these lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
Eostar Remjnuton,

Foster Remington passed away in the
Home hospital here yesterday after
noon. the cause being cerebral hem
orriiage. MIR. Remington was born in
bingham. Mass. July .. 1886 and was
a laborer by occupation. He enlisted
in Co. +. 32d Mass. Inf, at Hingham
Dec. II. 1861 and was discharged in
New York City Dec. II, 1864. He was
admitted to this Home from bingham
Aug 49, 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Capt. Evans and several members
of the Salvation Army Corps from
Augusta were in the city last evening
and assisted the local Salvation Army
in its meetings. There was q large at
tendance at the open air meeting which
was followed by the usual meeting in
the hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Arthur Story who suffered a COM
pound fracture of the bones of the fore
arm at the O'Brien ElectrophOne
Works is improving and hopes to be
able to resume work at the factory
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Rev. II. f. Hoyt. Uriversalist State
missionary. will preach Sunday morning
at tie Gardiner Universalist church. He
will also speak at Richmond during tbs
day ard will take under the consideration
the question of the uniting of the Gar
diner society and the one at Richmond
in the employment of a pastor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

a big crowd from here will attend
the Bowdoin-U. of NJ. football game at
Brunswick today. This is the game
that draws the Gardiner crowd as sew
cral Of the players on both team ave
friends here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Sam anderson Of Augusta has leased
the rooms in the Brock building former
ly occupied as boothlacking establish
ment and yesterday opened them as
an amusement parlor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The j. F. Newell Co. has moved its
office from the main floor of it's build
ing OH Bridge street to the second
floor. This change gives more room for
the office and also on the main floor,
where it was much needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The Rally day exercises at the FIRST
Baptist church. which were postponed
from last Sunday OH account of the
storm. will take place tomorrow dur
ing the noon hour. a program will
be rendered by the children and
souvenirs will be given to all in at
tendance at the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The Ladies Aid of the FIRST Baptist
church will hold a cooked food sale
in the vacant store at the corner of
Water street and Brunswick avenue
this afternoon and evening. All vari-
ties Of food will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. G. c. Harmon, Harrison
avenue. There was a good attendance
and the afternoon was passed in sew
ing and discussing plans for the
Christmas sale to be given by the So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Precisely as in the case of an .at
nome" Gay. what is known as the rest
day Of the week Of some French
women OF fashion is intimated to all
their friends. On that day the lady en-
joys complete repose. sleeping as much
as possible and taking a diet of fruit
ana vegetables only. This is said to be
me hnest beauty receipt" and nerve
tonic that is Known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

One OF the inmates Of Towcester
workhoase, woman aged eightv-four
years. has applied to the board ~
e0ardians for an allowance of tobacco
See said she had smoked seventeen.
years and missed her pipe so much since
entering the house she could NOT d,.as,
M. 1eea, The hoard decided to com
PE Vth her reHuest.-London Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

'Christmas Shop" under the auspices
of the Old South League at City hall.
Dec ;. Christmas gifts for old and
young may be found on the numerous
bargain counters. Fine program in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mrs Sar;b6 Norton who has been
visiting in Bath has returned to her
home at Lowden hill. called by the
death of her sister. Mrs. l.. l.. Brad
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

George II. Weber alias Norman
Styles. late Co. {. 4th VT. Inf. and
Fred w. Frazier. late Co. H. 18th Me
Inf. have been granted honorable dis
charges from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The p. T. W. club members were pleas
antly entertained Thursday night at the
home of the Misses Moore on Dresden
avenue Some good scores were mad.
dming the play and refreshments fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning will be as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Nelli-
gan a. 7.45 and Protestant services by
Rev. H. S. Burrage at 945.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The little daughter of Charles
Pusi,ard. who is sick with diphthera,
and who had been on the mending
hand. was reported yesterday as suf-
fcring q relapse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Theodore r. Jackson nf Walti,,m has
been admitted To the Home and quar-
tore! in Go. A.. He served in Co. J..
JGin Mass. Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Thomas Gallycr and H. 4. Davis
will leave this morning for kinco,
where they will remain about "A week
OH a cunning trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

police station yesterday morning. No
action was taken against them as they all
promised to keep away from Gardiner in
the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Charles H. Douglass has been re-
admitted to this Home and assigned
to the hospital. He served in Co. Fl
Sth Nc Inf. and was a resident OF
Knox, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Miss EInlna +. Jones is giving needed
repair to her home. No. Middle street.
by placing an entire new roof OH the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Ice Was frozen along the shores of the
keEncbec yesterday morning and it
will not be long before there will be
skating in favored places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The gentlemen of the old South
church netted a neat sum from the
receipts of their game supper held last
vening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Thomas H. Knowles. late Co. l.. >,
Me. Cav. has been readmitted to the
Home and uuartered in CO. 1. His resi-
dence is given as Lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

e.. NJ. SteveiIs has closed the Plea sa,t
Pond House for the winter and has
riovEd to C T.. Brouf1's at West Gar
diner -4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Call at Dennison's peanut stand to-
night. Choice steaning frankforts.
peanuts. salted or roasted. Call.
nOv1Sd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

John r. Anderson returned to tn
Home yesterday from furloush t
Pswtuckct. r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Thomas Reddy has been granted a
f.:rloue.i to Providence. and left for tina ;
place yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The M. e. r. X. debris train and
crew were in the city yesterday pick
ing up cid iron, poles and fences along
it's tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Ellsworth Leavitt of Bowdoinham is
tho guest OF his grandfather, Silas
Hamilton. Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Capt. George A. Mitchell is passing
a few days in Searsport. Nc, being the
.-,lcst of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Charles Thomas Barrister Oh this cit,
is engaged in trimming trees in Au
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Walter Miilett. the expressman. is
confined to his homo on Willow street
by an absccsS in the throat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The hook Doorway OF Hallowell.'
by Rev. G. a. Wight. will be ready for
distribution Nov. 26th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Rev. e. F. Sargent of Winthrop will
preach at the Old South church tomOr-
TOW morning in exchange with the pas
II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Friends will be glad to know that
Fred Towel of West Gardiner. who
has been quite i'll is rapidly improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
NATIONAL HOME.

Offieer Of the day. Capt. George J
Page:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Dr.; Henry Is. Stinson is enjoying a
snort leave of absence from his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Leanier s. Frost has returned TO the
!;o.rn from furiOugh passed in AL
sEsta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Oramandcll Smith. State treasurer.
WAS visiting IN this city the first and
middle of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Hodgdon. 1osssFF. c. Cole. 1os. These
men will all roll i'm u contest Monday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Miss Margaret Rabbage of Portland
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Z
Murphy, Chelsea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
HALLOWELL.

The cascade pond was frozen Ovel
yesterday for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mr. and Mrs. r. p. Hazzard left yes
terday for Il trip to Boston and Ne,
York -.- ..--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

George W. Foster of Rockand was II
the city yesterday On business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

The sc ungsters are out with ticket:
for the Senior exhibition of Dec. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

John jenkins. who has bean on an en-
t.nded furlcugh to Portsmouth. n. II.
rept rted for duty yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mrs Mary Rcmick IF Bangor is
visiting Mrs. L. NJ. Robbins. Elm
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
GARDINER.
fslephone M.%

Special fancy mixture only IL cts.
per h., at jerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Mrs. Will Seekins of Richmond is
visiting Mrs. Daniel c. Derry, Ran
llOlDll *'--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

Patrick H.Kerby has been granted
furluugil to Walpole. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

About 80 from this place ATTENDED
the boxing bout al" Augusta last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

W. h. Wilcox of Manchester. N. I
was IN the city yesterday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

James Mccarthy. left the Home Yes
iertay on a furlOugh to Boston, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

| Oak Grove won tho kickofr at the
beginning "r the first :aif and for
| nearly the whole If that period the
two teams appeared {" be evenly
| matched and I'll" pigsKin was pushed
backward and forward over the grid
iron without either side scoring ii de-
cidcd advantage until with but a min
ute more to play. Tobcy. the Oak
Grove quarterback. secured the ball
| and scored Il touchdown. Clark made
| Il try at goal and failed.
In the second period Gardeners lack
Of team play and the weakness Of the
new men they were obliged to play
showed up and this combined with
Oak Groves luck serves to account for
the big score piled up in the last half.
If an Oak Grove player fumbled
another Oak Grove man recovered the
ball. If Gardiner fumbled it was diff
ferent. Brown, the neetfooted captain
of Oak Grove. who played III left half.
back, secured the first touchdown in
this period when the ball had been in
play little over four minutes. Clark
took Il try at goal and failed. Again
Brown scored a touchdown and Clark.
nothing daunted by previous failures.
this time really and truly did kick d
goal. Once more Oak Grove scored
IN this period WinslOw being the man,
who secured the touchdown and he
was loudly cheered by his comrades
Clark's try at goal was a second time
successful although it was 50 dark he
could hardly see the sphere. Before
the ball could be put in play again it
was decided to call the game on ac-
count of darkness. The lineup and
summary:
OAI. GROVE GARDINER S
Ferry, lie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. re, Moore
Pore. il NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. TT, Eldridge
Weber. Il, re. Dollof, Thorne. Cooling
warren .....-....-.........c, desmond
-. Nai:derhOop. rs ........... IL, FoSSett
r. Nanderhoop. 1T NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. It, Wise
NlHSlOW- lie OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ie. CnaSe
Brown. lh' WaptD ..rhb, Shepard rapt)
Chase. RIB .................. lib, Perry
Clark. fb OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. f. Pelkey
Score-Oak Grove -: Gardiner H. s.. o.
TOuc;ldownS. Tobey. Brown (cD, Wins
low. GoalS from touchdowns. Clark co.
Umpire. Messenger. Gardiner: referee, |
Davis. Oak Grove. Linesrnen. Turner and
Neal. Timers. Robbins and Young Time, |
atlm and 1om periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
RANISHEO =
hAGGjuG HEADACHE

Sherman, Me-, Aug. ~, 1905.
II have used your L. F. Atwood's
Bitters for headache, and always with
success" Yours truly,
Mrs. B. c. Perry.
Everyone can enjoy immunity from
the ills that beset humanity by maintain
ing the integrity of stomach, liver, bow
els and blood with Il. F." Atwood's
Bitters. Their occasional use brings the
body to splendid condition of health. As
a remedy for any member of the house,
hold they are ideal. Sc. at drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16

ARGO ARGO ARGO ARGO AnuO
ARGO ARGO ARGO ARG" AH''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-16
GARDINER S.

Score-Oak Grove =: Gardiner Fl. s. 0.
Touc;ldowns. Tobey. Brown e.. Wins
low. Goals from toucfdowns. Clark CD.
Umpire Messenger Gardiner: referee,
Davis. Oak Grove. Linesmen. Turner and
Neal. Timers. Robbins and Young. Time,
aam and 15rn periods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-19

.
sot 70 he collector n Baaaio as III;
|ue shor Of snpb, and stde there
are oecaaoasI msp.eioas mat VI,
Hughes Il keenly alive u HE Import
anee Of the goodimpressica he Is max.
ing by his veto Of HE ! cent passenger
rate bill and Of the extra treIght-erev
bin on the great Conservative business
Interests In New York. which are aoH
openly hostile to Mr. Roosevelt.
It Is, therefore, not at all likely that
Nj. Roosevelt win consent TO any wish
Of Mr. Taft's 10 permit him to drop bis
unwilling candidacy for the White
House. 1t Is believed that Mr.. Tai,
Is as deeply grIeyed at the bitter fac.
ton fight In Ohio that has sprung up
over his candidacy as are many other
Republicans, and that he has told his
manager. Mr. vorys, and bis brother,
Mr. Cahries P. TAFT, that they mus.
recede from their recent attitude Of
opposition to Senator Foraker, and
that they must consent TO an indorse.
ment Of Mr.. Foraker for reelection TO
the Senate. II Is believed In washins.
ton that before many days Mr.. Foraker
will boldly announce his candidacy for
the presidency.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-19
OFFICERS 10
DE wSUPERANNUATEl
BOARD WILL RECOMMEND TWEEN,
i TY.TAREE BE PUT ON The
RETIRED LIST.

WASHINGTON, June i9.-The ma,
val retirement board appointed some
time ago to examine and report on
a number Of naval Officers to be re.
tired on account Of physical lncapae.
lily, age and other reasons. has abou,
completed It's work. but no repor,
will be made until the list Of July;
ter sitting on the bench at the clos.
naval officers who could be retired
for the good Of the service withou,
%discredlt to their. record. and have
busIly worked for some weeks. Aft,
er the announcement Of the appoint
ment Of the board many Of the naval
officers began to have fo~rebodjngs and
fears that they would be retired be,
fore they desired TO cease active ser
vice; but the board has apparently
done It's work well. and It's report viii
be for the good of the service.
Instead Of a wholesale retirement Of
officers, as some feared, 1t was de,
cldei that not more than 23-an omI'
ROus figure for some-shOuld be the
limit Of officers recommended for re.
tirement. The Secretary of the Navy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-19
4oNoRs FOR rAFT's SON.
Wins His Fifth Scholarship as a PrIz.
at Yale University.

~ iac SHlNCihiIJ.
NEW HAVEN. Conn, June ia,
the Baltell Chapel exercises 1t was an.
nOunced that the woolsey and Hurl.
burt scholarships In the Yale fresh.
man class would be divided by lot be.
tween Robert Alphonso Taft, Of Wash.
.lngton. and Samuel Michael Cohen. Of
Hartford, CT. the winner taking the
wOolsey scholarship. which is the
highest scholarship Of reshman year.
Young Taft is the son Of Secretary OF
War Taft. This is the first instance
In 81 years in which the woolsey
scholarship has been divided.
The young mar had previously won
the Hugh Chamberlain Greek prize for
the best entrance examination in
Greek. also the Barge mathematical
prize, and taken first rank in the Berk.
leg prizes for Latin composition, max
Ing four prizes for Latin during his
freshman year. His father was a sal
utatOrian of the class Of rs, his grand,
father a high scholar In the class OF
90 and an uncle, Peter R. Taft, was
valedictOrian Of The class of 'G7. Thi:
is one of the most extraordinary cases
In Yale's scholarships to prove that
high scholarships may run in the blood,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-19


.deat Poalaa5 Cement cap6l
1890. sRlsa 800 has been
subscribed and si9ea psid IHeorpo-
.raton GeoHe ]. MsthesoS, ]. u. RITZ
y ]. P oBasa and sssteii,
Wheeling. " Va.
The Pittshptg Steel Supply Com.
.pany, Of Pltts6urgi TO buy and sell
iron and steel etc. Capital $4,000. Of
which $50 has been subscribed and
paid. In~corpOrators, j. NJ. B. Hon, ].
B. Guthrie, A. E. Pearce. 1. E Haley
and L T. cotter, all Of Pittsburg