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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The number Of calls which have been
received thus far during the municipal
Year and which includes both the wills.
tie and still alarms. is ~, the latter calls
as might be expected being far in the
majority. Fires of serious nature have
happily been very few, and by curious
coincidence fire has during the year
been discovered during the past FEW
months in four of the public buildings
the State House, the Jail. the Cily
building and the Opera house, all OF
which. however, were soon discovered
and three extinguished before any dam
age resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD THREE.

The Republican voters Of ward three
arc requested to meet at the Court
House, Thursday evening, February %
at $50 o'clock for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for ward
officers.
Per Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEiGH, Chairman.
8. S. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

A crew of men has been working ior
some time past at the sawmill Of the
Augusta Lumber Co., making improve,
ments and repairs and getting the mn.
into readiness for the coming season.
run. A new steam reuter- and stop nav
been installed. also a new steam ms
ger" new live rolls and gear ana .
new slasher. and in addition to tneS'
the usual winter work at the mill IS Vi
ing done. 1t is expected that the saw y,
will be started about the first OF Api'I
and the firm has sufficient logs on hano
on the island and above the KenneDe.
dam to keep the mill going until w
drive gets along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
DaiIy ksnnebec JOurnal
Monday, February IS, 1907.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters Of Augusta
are requested to assemble at City Hall,
Friday evening, March I, at 7.30
o'clock, for tho purpose Of nominating
q candidate for Mayor.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittce.
c. 8. BURLEIGH, Chairman,
S. S. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

George L. Coombs and Robert Carr
have been in Portland for the past
week attending the United States
court.
Roberts & Curtis have finished log
ging.
Miss Alice Curtis passed Saturday
at Lisbon Falls, the guest of Miss
Edna Small.
]. o. Roberts was in Augusta last
week on business.
Philip Williams is working for J. II.
Cox in his sawmill.
The Birthday Club met with Mrs.
Charles Trufant Friday and passed a
very pleasant day.
Mrs. Wilson of Orr's Island has
recently been in town visiting rcla-
tives.
Our faithful mail carrier MT. Wilson
was unable to carry the mail Monday
on the account of the blizzard
RICHMOND.
The schools in town held no session
Monday owing to the severe storm.
Mr.. I. L. Spaulding. with an efficient
corps Of workmen has completed the
Happy Lark, a yacht which will be
fully equipped on the stage. and man
ned by a hearty crew at the Opera
House Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week. He
deserves much credit for his wonder
full genius in devising this beautiful
craft. All should see it.
1t is reported that Mr.. Deering will
not put up more ice this season. The
recent storm has caused much damage
to the field. 1t would have taken him
several weeks to have filled all his
buildings had he decided to do so.
Clifford Z. Seekins went to East
Pittston last Saturday to visit his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. 3. H. Reed
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Among the Augusta people who at.
tended the annual NEE ting Of the Sons
Of the American Revolution at River.
ton Friday were Judge Oliver G. Hall
or the Kennebec superior court, and
Major Charles j. House. Judge Hall
was chosen vice president Of the socie-
ty from Kennebec county, and Major
House was elected a member Of the
nominating committee for the ensuing
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Miss Josephine +. Tuell left on train
81 Saturday forenoon for New York
city. where she will enter the training
school for nurses at St. Luke's hos
pital. She was to stop at Boston to
visit her young lady friends at Sim
mons College and will also make a
short visit with Miss Susan Badger at
the Brooklyn art school, before enter
ing the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

went to Waldoboro Tuesday where the
former had some teeth filed and the lat
ter had the misfortune to freeze both
ears.
f. c. league just purchased a nice yoke
of beef oxen Of Ethel Thurston of Union:
also cow of other parties that weighed
when DIRE ssed. $50 pounds.
Mrs. Lizzie Orff. who has been assist
ing in the care of Miss Mary Philbrooi1
at the village. has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
Republican Ward Caueuses.
WARD ONE.

Tho Republican voters Of ward one
arc requested to meet at the Hose
House, Thursday evening, February
% at 7.ao o'clock for tho purpose Of
nominating candidates for ward
officers.
Per Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEiGH, Chairman,
S. S. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Quite a delegation from the New
Cushnoc Tribe of Red Men from this
city went to Bangor Friday to attend
the pow-wow given by the members Of
Abnaki Tribe, and to witness the work.
ing of the degrees by the degree stat
Of Winnepurket Tribe of Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

On account Of illness Scion Chase
has been obliged to cancel his engage.
ment at the State street Free Baptist
church next Thursday evening. Thu
money will be refunded to all who have
purchased tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Smith have sold
their grocery store at West Sidney TO
Addison j. Woodward of North Angus.
ia. the transfer having been made Sat.
urday. 1t is understood that Mr.. Wood.
ward will take possession at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD FOUR,

The Republican voters Of ward four
are requested to meet at tho engine
mouse on Bridge street, Thursday
evening February % at ESQ o'clock for
the purpose Of nominating candidate.
for ward officers.
FER Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
G. 3. sURLEIGH, Chairman.
s. s. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

In the announcement Friday morning
OF the next dancing assembly in the
course which is being given this winter
by the members of King Co.. No. L. U.
r., X. OF p, there was slight mistake
Of about a month in the date, as the as.
sembly will be given next Thursday
evening, Feb. %. instead of March q,
as printed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD TWO.

Tho Republican voters Of ward two
are requested to meet at RandaIi's
Paint shop, Thursday evening, Febru-
airy % at 7.30 o'clock for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for ward
officers.
Per Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEiGH, Chairman,
s. S. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
HANCOCK
SURRY.

On account Of the fierce storm rag
ing here no services were held in the
Baptist church on Sunday last.
DR.. Emery who has been quite sick
with bad cold is out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The committee for the d. of H. sim.
per next Saturday night are asked to
meet Tuesday afternoon at 80 Oat
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Edward A. Perry. superintendent AZ
the Hal!owell granite quarries, is re.
ported i'll at his home on Granite hin
suffering from an attack of pneumonia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. j. Frank Dyer is reported Ia \.
suffering from an attack of the grin al
her home on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

George Perley of the Messer-Perley
Co. has returned from a business Trim
to New York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD SEVEN.
WARD EIGHT.

Tho Republican voters Of ward ALL.
arc requested to meet at the ~
House, Thursday afternoon, F.bruss
70 at o'clock for the purpo,. (.
nominating candidates for 49,"
officers. ""a
Per Order Republican CITY c.
mittee. Sem'
G. 3. sURLEIcH, cha;,u.,
s.. s. RANDALL. s.on..."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
THORNDIkE.


Mrs J. +. Ashford received the news
this week of the death OF her aunt
Mrs. AlmIra kilbrith OF North Turner.
who had reached the advanced age of
SIS years.
Miss Lottie Hunt has returned home
from the hospital in Massachusetts.
Her friends are glad to see her in such
good health after having been in the
hospital a month. She also brought an
eight year old boy with her who was 4
patient at the same institution and to
whom she became greatly attached
during her stay there. 1t Is understood
that Edward Hunt will adopt the boy
j. +. Ashford passed Sunday at
home.
Addie Ward has returned from a
| weeks visit with relatives in Pittsheld
Mrs. Martha Tozier who lives alone
passed her 18th birthday anniversary
Feb. IA. She is smart and active as
many much younger than she. often
taking walks of two miles or more, and
even five and six in the summer.
Freedom grange visited Thorndike
grange Saturday, a large number were
p'NoSAt' 'iiiu "t!t tIe6lcu " d
full dinner, for which the ladies of Har-
vest Moon grange are famous.
HALLDALE.
Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Vose have gone to
Belfast to take charge of the GirES' home
The Ladies' Club met with Mr.. j. F.
Hail Feb. 10. There were 10 present H
s. Banton entertained the company in the
evening with his graphophone All en-
1oyed very pleasant time The next
meeting will be with Mrs. n. A. Myrick,
March 1st
There were several sick horses in this
vicinity last week. Dr. Darling of Bel
fast was called and all are reported i'm
proving.
Mrs. a. II. Monroe. formerly of Mont
vile. daughter of the late Isaac and An
ma Hall, died in Lisbon Falls of paralysis
al the nome OF her daughter, Feb. 18th.
CENTER MONTVILLE.
MIR. and Mrs. James o. Bartlett received
the sad news on Saturday. the 10th, that
shelr only son. Wales R.. had died that
day in Gilbertville. Mass. Particulars arc
derstood that he fell on the ice the day
before. which resulted fatally within
twenty-four hours. Mr.. Bartlett was
principal of school in Gilbertville. He
graduated from the University of Maine
in the class of 1901. His two sisters. Mrs.
Cliff Roger Richards. of Washington, d.
G., ard Miss Miriam Bartlett. of Hope
vile. arrived with the remains on the
10Th inst. after being delayed on the way
by the storm. Mr.. Bartlett was a yery
fine young man. a dutiful son and a low
ing brother. His sudden death was a Sc
we're blow to his relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
Young Women v FAMED

At the Worcester Insane Hospital as at
PENDANTS Good wages with two years
course in training school. For circular
of information address DR.. H. NJ. Quinn
by. Supt.. Worcester. Mass. f7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
LOCAL MATTERS

The Curtis Daughters will meet this
evening with Mrs. Horace Colburn Ma
s School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
sAGADAH0c
WOOLWICH,

Mr.. and Mrs. Myers Reed, nee Miss
Susie Benner of Friendship are spending
the winter with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Reed.
Harold Snpc Of Arromsic was the guest
Of his grandmother last week.
Services will not be held in the Bap-
fist church again till settled travelling.
The pastor. Rev. G. B. Colby. is at his
home in Augusta
Rev. Mr.. Prince has returned from his
outing refreshed physically and mentally
Mrs. NJ. E. Call is suffering from a bal
cold.
There is but little going or in town in
the way of social amusements, but the
men are very busy numbering or at work
in the mill. 1t is impossible to hire 4
man for days work.
Capt Aaron Delano has been having
quito serious trouble from a cold sore on
his lip. which in some way became in
fected with poison.
NORTH BOWDOIN.
Mrs. Lucy Small is recovering from
a severe attack of the grip.
w. b. Chase and son. Winfield. Wis
CO ut Their OIu liOille IlcIt, oAie udy ihSl
week.
The sick list includes Mrs. Hannah
Card and the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Wadsworth.
Miss Susie Rideout is doing house
work for family in Sabattus.
A son was born last week to Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Lambert, formerly of this
.rip nf Lewiston
Henry Smith of Monmouth recently
passed few days in this vicinity.
Edward A. Starrett passed the last
two weeks in Wayne on business con-
nected with his portable mill in that
place.
Mrs. Cora Denham has returned
home from Sabattus, having been i'll
attendance upon her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Everett Jones. fDenham) who has
been suffering from nervous shock,
but is now somewhat improved in
health.
soWpoIN.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones Of Lisbon
Falls were in town Sunday at their
farm.
John Barrett, who was seriously
injured on the L., Is. and B. railway
last fall and who has been for four
months at the hospital at Lewiston.
has been obliged to submit second
time to an operation on his injured
leg, it being removed above the knee.
He has the sympathy of his many
friends.
Mrs. Mary E Roberts is quite ill.,
DR.. Wilson of Lisbon Falls is in at
tendance.
Mrs. Ames. who was called here by
the death of her stepfather. has re-
turned to her home at Rockland. ac
companied by her mother. Mrs.
BENJAMIN Real. who will make her
home with her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS ron..

Postum.
X. w. Souse
G. o. de Isle.
Munyon's Remedies.
GRAND masque ball
Father Johns Medicine.
Special meeting Of municipal ofsce-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The Old Schoolmaster by w.
Knowlton for sale by Pierce
Quimby and North. ....v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Fresh cut flowers every day. y =,
Robbins & Son. Tel. a. decs'S'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Marden's pure food law" Ice crs.s
Power freezer. Supply unlini's ~
Phone 201-1. Prompt services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

FRESH CUT 1LOWERe Evnn
day. 3. d. Hartshoen Tel ~
Ol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
COUNTY NEWS
kENNE BEG.
WEST GARDINER.

WEST GARDINER.
What came very near being serious
fire occurred last week at the home Of
Herbert Mosher on the Hallowell road
from an overheated chimney. With the
help OF several neighbors and plenty of
water the fire was finally put out and
the house saved.
Linnie Batchelder Of Hallowell, who
was passing Sunday with friends in
town. was obliged to remain over until
Tuesday on account of the storm. He
returned on foot to Hallowell.
Mrs. James Collins OF Manchester is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. A. Smith, at
Browns Corner.
Miss Theola Horn has accepted a po-'
sition in the Hallowell shoe shop and
began her work there last week.
On account of the blockade no mail
was received Monday or Tuesday.
VIII Harper and family of Manches-
ter were guests of Mrs. Harper's uncle,
Will Spear, Sunday.
MANCHESTER.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cyrus
Collins was held at the Collins home
stead last Thursday. Rev. Warren
Hawkes. officiating. He paid a fine trfb-
ute to the life Of the deceased. The
bearers were Joseph Emery, Harry
Pinkham, Elijah Farr and DR.. H. F.
Merrill Interlnent was in the Quaker
cemetery at West Gardiner.
PITTSToN.
Mrs. Fannie McKenna has returned
from Cambridge, Mass, and is a guest
at Wesley Manser's.
Miss Annie Dolphin Of Augusta is
the guest of Mrs. William Chapman.
Several of the scholars who attend
the city schools are ill with the grip.
NORTH WAYNE.
Mrs. Mary Carson has rented a tene-
ment on Fayctte street and moved in
Wednesday.
C. NJ. Lovejoy passed Thursday in
Augusta.
Miss Annie Hal, of Oakland is a.
guest of her uncle, w. Jennings.
Miss Phyllis Ward returned Wednes-
day to spend few days with her aunt,
Mrs f. L. Stevens.
w. L. Morrill, went to Lewiston
Thursday on business.
The entertainments held at the hall
by Mr.. and Mrs. Burbank are we'll at
tended and are both pleasing and in
teresting Miss Kittie Huff won the
prize on the driving nail contest We'd
nesday evening, several pieces Of sill
verware.
READFIELD DEPOT.
x. X. Mallet was a recent guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Eeed.
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Sanborn, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Hammond and Mr. Mallet and
Miss Alta Reed. attended the theatre in
Augusta, one evening last week.
Warren Butler has purchased fancy
mare of Carl Hartman.
L. A. Leeman is building a cistern and
making other Improvements about his
buildings.
Quite n humble: in town shipped apples
to Liverpool last week Among the num-
Der were ErecnOnt Hunton, one car load,
Emnons Williams. who is the most cx-
tensive fruit grower III town. shipped SO
barrels.
The three yehrs-olG Wilkes colt bcong-
ing to j. E. Mccormick is attracting
much attention from judges of fine
horses.
]. II. Frost. employed by Perley Eaton.
If loading daily, several cars of lumber at
Readflcld station.
Angus Mccormick who was on the sick
list Is able to be out again.
EAST MT. VERNON.
There will be n poverty ball ut Turner
Ball. TUESDAY evening Feb. o. Six prizes
Will tc awarded. If stormy the first fair
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Try wendenburU's Cough Cana
For sale by L c. Cochrane ana
Goodrich's Drug store sec1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
J. W. Worthrup and son Russell went
q Allpi1cfa hl,cinaSc Eci6ax

to Augusta ON business Friday.
Evangelist Perly Miller made sew
eral calls in this place Saturday, on
his way to Ford's Corner to hold SER
vices Saturday evening. Mr.. Miller
had an appointment at this place for
Sunday morning but was prevented
from holding the service by the storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Turner visited at
y. L. Grotton's III Washington Satur-
day and Sunday.
Dexter Turner visited William Tur-
nar. who is very ill., at Washington.
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD FIVE.

The 1Republiean voters Of ward fivs
are requested to meet at tho Ballard
senoo' house, Thursday afternoon.
reoruary Ss at 2.3o o'clock for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for
ward officers.
FER Order Republican City Com.
z. 3. 6URLElGH, Chairman.
s. 8. RANDALL, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
LOST.

A HOUND, WEIGHING so POUNDS.
Black and white spots, yellow ears, scars
on head. Answers the name Jumbo. Re-
turn t. Charles Trott. Gardiner, Me.
feb22dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
WARD SIX.

me Republican voters Of ward six
s'e requested to meet at the Middle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
LOCAL NOTICES.

Break UP your coid-Lung Kuro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

strsst school house THURSDAY events.
February % At $50 o'clock for IS.
purpose Of nominating candidate g..
ward officers.
Per Order Republican City Com.
c. 3. euRLEl0H, chairm.,
9. 9. RANDALL, Secretary.
WARD SEVEN.
The Republican voters of vx...
seven are requested to meet a m.
Atlantic Hose house on cony STR.
Thursday afternoon, February d I.
2.30 o'clock for the purpose Of ~.
mating candidates for ward efficsr.
Per Order Republican City ca.
mittee. VIM
G. 3. eURLEioH, chairm,,
s. s. RANDALL, secretarv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
EAST MT. VERNON.

There will be poverty ball at Turna-
ban. TUESDAY evening. Feb. 25. Six prizes
VIII tc awarded. If stormy the first fair
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

ROOMS WITH BOARD At THE
Lawrence House. w. P. Allen. Prop.
Terms reasonable; good service. Tele-
phone PALS, 81 Grove st.. Augusta, Me.
feb11d3mos'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

TELEPHONE FOR MY SERVICES
as soloist and teacher. Also, leader Lees
orchestra, music furnished. All pieces
desired ]. Frank Lee, Is High street
Gardiner. Phone 2oG-4 feb1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

A NICE CONVENIENT HOUSE,
with garden and fruit trees. Call or ad-
dress Inez J. Ring, No. 145 Highland Ave.
Gardiner, Maine. feb1SdSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

ANTIQUE MAHOGANY SLEIGH BED
one Standard sewing machine Miss N.
A. Farnham, 13i Second ST.. Hallowell:
Maine. feb2ld1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

LADIES TO CALL AND SEE THE
largest line Of ladies fur coats In the
city. Prices right ID e Davis & Co :.
Augusta novSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: ABLE
bodied. unmarried men, between ages of
q and 80, citizens of United States, OF
good character and temperate habits,
who can speak, read and write English
For information apply to Recruiting Off,
Ger, 173 Main ST., Waterville, Maine.
feb1d5rnos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
TO LET

SMALL TENEMENT NEAR THE
shoe factory. Apply to G. w. Whitney
No. 10. Moves Place. feb2d3t@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
FOR SALE

A WELL ESTABLISHED, LUCRA-
tive business: fancy goods and art en-
broidery store in Augusta. Sickness the
cause for selling. Address, Art Store,
Kennebec Journal. feb22dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-09

The prize winning Maccabee La
dies Drill Team returned from Ft.
Smith last night at twelve o'clock,
too late for the public entertainment
and reception whicn had been planned
for them. kilograms had been sent
out early in the morning to find out
what train they would be on and when
they would arrive and committee
had been out making Arrangements
for rousing time when they should
get here. The band met them at the
depot last nigntS however and cabs
were waiting to take the ladies to their
homes. On account of the condition
Of the weather nothing will be at
tempted in honor Of the ladies until
some time the first Of next week
The following extract from the TT.
Smith paper Of March 18th is inter-
esting:
Twenty-Five Chickasha bellies Of
L. O. T. M Hive No 5 in white and
sashed scarlet, stepped away last
night with the SIS, the first prize
in the competitive team drill which
marked the climax of delightful even
ing in the ladies Of the Maccabee's
convention held in the Progress club
rooms. To their defeated rivals, the
TT. Smith team, the winners paid the
compliment that they had been ex-
tended to the limit to vanquish an OPP
ponent worthy their steel.
The Chickasha delegation took the
first prize for sending the largest
delegation 70 the convention, thus
earning an additional $40. They also
took third prize for having had the
largest number of limitations since
Jan. 1st.
AS compliment to Chickasha,
Miss Bette Estes, aged fourteen, the
youngest Lady Maccabee in America,
was accepted into the ORDER
The judges of the contest were
Lieut. John W. Howell, assistant ad-
jutant general of the state guard of
Arkansas; Lieut.. Futress and sergt.
George Ward, both of whom served in
the Spanish American war.