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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
Old Soldiers Tragic Death.

CHERAw, May 9.-When the north
bound train stopped at the crossing
near the oil mill on Wednesday night,
MIR. Jesse Pittman, a veteran 60
years of age, who was returning
from the reunion in Columbia, met
a tragic death. Mr.. Pittman, think
ing it was the Cheraw station, start
ed to leave the train and as the cars
moved off he stepped or fell off on
his head, crushing in his skull and
killing him instantly. He lived near
Ruby in this county.
The jury's verdict was that he
came to his death by stepping or
falling off the train.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
CRUClFlED GIRL MAD.
Crying That She Is Martyr, She Goes
to Insane Asylum.

Crying That She Is Martyr, She Goes
to Insane Asylum.
Crying loudly that she was to die a
martyr by crucifxion for the sins of
the world, Miss Jean Mitchell, nineteen
years old, who on Nov. 8 last was
found in her home in Pittsburg with
nails driven through her hands, was
taken hopelessly insane to the Clare
mont asylum.
Miss Mitchell grew in the hallucina-
ton that every person she met was
plotting to cruelty her. She was a
cause of much excitement wherever
she went. Frequently in the streets
she would raise her hands and call at,
tention to the scars Of the nails in her
palms as proof Of her mission.
Physicians who have observed the
young woman say that her mental con-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
What Our Reporter Saw in New York.

WHAT Uur Reporter saw III NEW fofK'
A recent visit to one of the largest
paint factories in the world, disclosed
machinery that was producing 10000
gallons of paint, and doing it better and
in less time than 100 gallons could be
made by hand mixing. This was the
celebrated L. & M. paint. The L. & M.
zinc hardens L. & M. white lead and
makes L. & M. paint wear like iron for
10 or Is years. 4 gallons L. & M. mixed
with 8 gallons linseed oil makes gallons
of paint at cost of less than $1.20 per
gallon. If any defect exists in L. & M.
paint, will repaint house for nothing.
Donations of L. e. M. made to
churches. Sold by H. F. Hoover, Bam-
berg, S. C..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
Real Test of Love.

The eloping couple were in quest
Of q magistrate.
.tWill you always protect me?'
asked the girl.
Always" he replied fervently.
.'And if we are caught" she add
ed, looking fearfully about her, will
you keep mamma from spanking
me?"
Then he realized that the real test
of love was still to come.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
For Sale on Railroad Avenue,

One large, lot room dwelling, good
tenant house, barn and stables, large
garden, fruit trees, good water, conven.
lent to house and lot, all under fence
and in good repair. This choice piece OF
property will be put at low figure to
an early applicant;
J. T. O'NEAL,
Real Estate Agent, Bamberg, 5. Z.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16

The shortest street in Rockingham
is Long; the biggest man in Gafneyi is
Little; the oldest man in Jacksonville
is Young, and the slowest man in
Chesterfield is Quick. But Bennetts-
vile has them all beat. The blackest
woman in this town is Lily White
Pee Dee Advocate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
Real Estate For Sale.

The residence in which I now live.
Lot contains 81 acres, seven-room house,
two large barns, artesian well, and
waterworks throughout dwelling. AL
necessary outbuildings. All in fine re.
pair and situated on lower Main street
in Bamberg. Price $500 cash.
J. A. SPANN,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are forbidden to enter
upon my land for the purpose of hunt
ing, fishing, trapping, or cutting timber
of any kind. Those who trespass on my
place will be prosecuted:
ANNIE E.. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16
Real Estate For Sale.

One 4-room dwelling, ! acre lot, for $500.
Two 5-room houses, J acre lot. Price
$3.50 each.
Three Groom houses, ] acre lot. Price
These dwellings are all practically
new, nicely finished, with artesian water
in each house. Conveniently located in
the town of Bamberg. Terms: one
fourth cash balance in one, two, and
three years, interest at 8 per cent:
J. A. SPANN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16

marriage. He said OWN to his family
It must be a sort O. business affair.
Sairy was the gratefulest girl you
ever saw In your life. She TUX hold O.
my bony hand with freckles spottin'
the back-hers was small and white
and soft-and looked up into my eyes
with sich an expression as I never see
there before, and she said, said she:
s'This is the beautifulest thing you've
done for me I ever heard OF. You've
put me under an everlastin' obligation.
Here was l with no one to marry me,
and you come along and jist lifted me
out O. the slough O. despond. I'm 80
grateful that want to do somethin
real nice to show you how grateful l
am. Now, want you to tell me some
thin you want me to do most Of any
thing. Speak right out and don't be
afraid, no matter how unreasonable it
seems"
There's nothin' you can do for me-"
l said kind O. melancholy-like.
"Nothin' l can do for you? Isn't
there somethin' you want me to do for
your
"Yes, there's somethin' I'd like you
to do for me heap, but that's out o
the question"
Tell me what it u.s." she said, still
holdin' on to my hand and givin' it a
soft squeeze
"Well, I'd ruther have you marry me
than the widower."
She jist sprung into my arms. After
all, I'm rather proud O. the way man
aged it. F. A. MITCHELL 81,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-16


are obstructed in their passage through
air. I was therefore obliged to put the
subject in a receiver and exhaust the
air."
(Which means death"
"Ah! There's where the wonderful
power Of radium comes in. 1t is suf-
hcient to keep life in the subject for
an indefinite period"
"But where did you get your appa"
ratus? Sufficient radium for the pur-
pose would cost fortune"
1.-The girls father opened his bank
account to me-"
"Well~
my subject was a bit frightened
and her father-the only one except
herself in the secret-was beside him.
self with fear. But the desire to pile
up gold even for posterity was too
strong for him, and he did not inter-
fere with the experiment. Within
twenty-four hours I had rendered his
daughter impervious to the destructive
influence Of germs, and she has re-
mained young from that day to this.
My subject was the bride we have just
seen married"
Our conversation was interrupted by
the announcement that the bride and
groom were about to leave, and, enter
ing the marble vestibule, Disbrow and
I went up with the rest to bid them
adieu. When the bride took leave OF
Disbrow, she gave him look indicat-
ing the possession of a common secret
DOUGLAS SMYTHE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
SHOT DOG AND GIRL.
Careless Boy Fooled With Rifle
Thought to Be UnIoaded.

Windfall, Ind, December S.-Miss
Clara Clee, nineteen years old, is at the
home of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah
Runyon, near this city, in a critical
condition. the result of an accidental
gunshot wound inflicted by her four
teen-year- old brother Frank, who had
bought a new target rifle. He sup
posed the weapon to be unloaded. and
in exhibiting its workings he pointed
the rifle at the head of the house dog
and pulled the trigger The bullet
struck the dog in the head, putting out
an eye, and was reflected, striking Miss
Clee. who was seated opposite, at the
point of the chin, travelling back under
the left jaw. passing under the carotid
artery and the jugular vein and lodging
close to these important blood vessels
The girl may recover, although there
is fear that a dangerous surgical
operation may be necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
Mrs. Ann w. Leavitt.

Word has been received in the city
announcing the death of Mrs. Ann w.
Leavitt. widow of the late George w.
Leavitt. which occurred ut the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rabbit,
- COhannet street, Taunton. Mass,
and from which funeral services We're
held Dec. > The remains will b"
brought to Augusta for burial.
Mrs. Leavitt was Il native of Au-
guSta and Il daughter of the late Will
liam Wendenburg, who was for a.
years one of the citys well-knOWn
merchants. Mrs. Leavitt was twice
married, her first husband having
been Henry p. Lincoln, who was also
in business in this city for a number
of years. one daughter was born to
them.
Mrs. Leavitt. il will be remembered.
was Il fine musician and an able or
ganist as well as pianist. and played
the Baptist. Episcopal ana Unitarian
church organs at different times when
very young. she was -. years of age
ut the time Of her death and was Il sis
trr of Mrs. Lena Cochran of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Baltimore Woman Finds Mother
Body in Basement.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. S.-While en-
gagged in the task of performing the
usual morning duties of her sick
daughter, Mrs. Katharine Hogan, IS
years old, sos South Poppleton street,
was burned to death the other morning
Her dead body, burned almost beyond
recognition. was found shortly after s
o'clock by her daughter, Miss Mary
Hogan, on the basement floor of their
dwelling
1t had been the custom in the Hogan
household for the daughter to prepare
the fire in the morning and cook the
breakfast. But on Wednesday the
daughter was taken sick, and on re-
firing at night took sleeping potion
In consequence she slept sOundly and
the mother. with the charitable inten-
ton of permitting her daughter to have
a good rest. herself arose and Wen;
down stairs for the purpose of getting
the breakfast ready. 1t is supposed
that she lighted a cOal-oil lamp and
carried it to the front part Of the base
ment to obtain some wood: that in
some manner tn" lamp chimney was
knocked off and her skirt set on fire.
A native of Ireland, Mrs. Hogan was
brought to this country at the age of
four months. and has ever since resided
on South PoppletOn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
Kansas City, No., Having
Spasm Of Goodness.
Indictments Against 228 Actors
and Theatre Employees.
Some Skip, Some Give Bonds Ag.
gregating 100000.

Kansas City. Mo, Dec. S-DrastiC
measures We're taken here Saturday &c
| enforce the Sunday closing law. as a
result of the campaign began recently
by Judge William II. Wallace of the
c!lminal court. The grand jury indicted
~ travelling actors and actresses and
employees of local thcaters, charged
| with violating the Missouri law for
bidding labor on Sunday. Of this num-
Der 14l were arrested and gave bonds
aSgreeatins 100000, while tha Others
evaded the officers and left the city
| without being apprehended.
Tho court room presented an unusual
an" almost ludicrous appearance when
IN" persons arrested were lined up be-
core Judge Wallace TO give bond Many
~ the actors went directly from the
iadtlnce performances TO the court
house. and had not had an opportuni-
- !" remove the paint from their faces
About one-third Of them were ac-
tresses and chorus girls.
The attorneys for the theatres filed
pleas in abatement and motions for Il
change OF venue before they allowed
their clients to plead, but the court
insisted that the pleas be entered first
When the prisoners refused To plead
Judge Wallace entered a plea Of not
guilty for each one
The announcements had been made
that the arrests would follow the matt
nee performances. Al some of the
houses the performances were cur
tailed and the audiences We're dis
missed. The Majestic a burlesuuc
n
day, and the entire company left the
city.
When the deputy sheriffs learned
that the actors at some of the houses
were preparing to leave town, they
concentrated their forces at the Cen
fury, vaudeville burlesque house
When the actors and actresses made
rush to leave the theatre the officers
detained all they could but many es-
caDed
Those managing the Grand, the Shu-
bert the Orpheum, the Auditorium and
the ellis, voluntarily went to the court
house, taking their companies and en-
ployes with them. The members of the
Walker Whiteside Company, which open
cd mt the Willis Wood theatre last Sun
day. played only a half-week engagement
and left the city before they We're in
dicted.
fight for Sunday closing has been
waged by Judge Wallace for several
weeks. He recently ordered theatrical
managers to close on Sunday. They re-
fused to and obtained a temporary in
junction to prevent his interference with
their performances. The federal court dis
solved this injunction and Judge Wallace
sought the indictments to force COM
pliance. 1t Is his intention to have the
managers and players indicted each week
and to arrest them and place them nrdcr
individual bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
Funeral of Late II. Eugene Smith.

The funeral of the tate II. Eugene
Smith was held at his late residence
II East Crescent street, at , o'clock
Saturday afternoon. the simple SER
vice being conducted by Rev. G. w.
Bradiee, pastor Of the Methodist
church nj Wat-rvillc. in the presence
of relatives and q large number of
friends The honorary bearers We're
James +. Fuller. Charles H. White,
Howard owen and Nathan Weston. a
delegation of the officers Of Trinity
Commandery. * T.. was present as
bearers and escort to the grave, and
performed the abbreviated Knight
Tcmplar burial service at the ceme-
terry. They were Thomas II. Dodge,
John Clair Ninot, George a. Stafford,
Power s. Mooney. Charles A. Getchcll,
Lewis A. Burleigh and Lemuel D.
Hazelwood. The interment was in the
family lot at Forest Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
FOUND TRUE REMEDY.
Bowditch. Webster & Co., Are Sure
Milo ma viii Cure All Stomach
Troubles.

The incalculable amount of good
| that Mi-O-na stomach tablets are doing
in Augusta. in making sick and even
desparing people well, should compel
who is out of health with stomach
troubles.
The underlying cause Of nervous
debility. headac hes, sleeplessness and
melancholy is faulty nutrition, the
result of a weakened stomach and in
active bowels.
so long as the stomach is weak the
tissues cannot assimilate proper
nourishment. no matter how much food
is eaten. Mi-o-na increases the
strength and activity of the muscular
walls of the stomach. regulates the
bowels and makes the blood capable Of
conveying nutriment to all the vital
organs.
The use of Mi-o-na stomach tablets
makes all the difference between d
tired. nervous. sluggish condition. ii
weakened stomach, and a healthy.
energetic bodily condition.
In no other way can you so quickly,
so readily and SO positively stimula.c
the stomach to good health as by using
Mi-o-na. The fact that this remedy is
sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co,
under guarantee TO refund the money
unless it cures, shows conclusively its
superiority over ordinary. ld-fashion-
ed digestiveso
A 5O-cent box of Mi-o-na lasts n
couple of week. +. and will ward off a
dozen attacks of indigestion and bring
the weakest stPmach into a state OF
strength and gdod health.
Sold and guaranteed in Watervile
by Geo. w. D9rr and in Gardiner by
c, H. Reane. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
FARM COURSE IN SCHOOLS.
New Jersey State Grange Would Es.
tablish Glasses in Agriculture.

Atlantic City, Dec. S.-The New
Jersey State Grange after a lively
argument, passed a resolution request
ing legislation which would introduce
into the public schools class in agri-
knowledge of farming and botany. The
oranges contend that is would aid in
pOpulating many deserted farms. and
teach the children knowledge of plant
life, in which most Of them are
deficient.
Some effort was made to urge the re-
peal of the Stokes law creating County
Boards Of Tax Equalization, but it vas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
GOOD LUCK IN "13."
Mystic Number Not a Hoodoo to VIM
p. Bolen.

Columbus. Ind, December S.-Thir-
teen has played a prominent part in
the life of William p. Bolen. a veteran
of the war of the rebellion. He was
born on the 18th of the month, and
when the war broke out he enlisted in
the Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, and
he served for three years and thirteen
days. He is now member of Isham
Keith Post, No. -. G. A. r. His house
number is '13," and he has a son who
was born on the 18th of the month.
The other day he went hunting, taking
thirteen shells. He fired thirteen
shots. killing thirteen rabbits, and then
took dinner with an old comrade, who.
like himself. was born on the 18th of
the month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

rejected by an overwhelming vote
Resolutions were adopted favoring the
postal saving banks law. the parcel
post plan and good roads legislation.
The principal topic discussed this
afternoon was the use and benefit of
the national and State agricultural
stations, which have been supplying
farmers with the results of their ex-
perlments. and resolutions adopted de
clare in favor of their extension and
for larger appropriations
John w. Cox, chairman of the Exect,-
tive Committee, was honored before
adjournment by presentation. through
Master G. w. F. Gaunt, with a Morris
chair in recognition of his services in
furthering the interests Of the organi-
Zation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
Somerset Pomona Grange.

The Somerset Pomona Grange vii
mold an all-day session with Somerset
Grange, Norridgewock, on Tuesday
Dec. 10. Welcome will be extended by
Mrs. Carr, lecturer of Somerset Grange
Resnorse by c. Davis Miller of SkOw-
hogan Grange.
The following topics will be presented
for consideration: First. Are Trusts
a Benefit or An Injury to Farmers"
second. Does the Work of the Out
side World Unfit Women for Home
Duties?" All present are cordially IN
vited to discuss these questions. An
interesting program will be furnished
hy members Of Somerset Grange.
Special Deputy j. H. Blanchard of Au-
burn is expected to be present and ad-
dress the rleeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

J. Hartley. was surreptitiously eating
candy in the schoolroom, a piece lodged
in his throat and he almost choked to
death. Miss Helen Carr, the teacher.
tried in vain to dislodge the obstruction
and children We're hurriedly sent for
physicians. The mother of the boy
was called. The mother was the first
to arrive, and she removed the danger
by poking her finger down the boys
throat. BY this time physicians began
arriving in automobiles and carriages
The school was broken up for the
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

The funeral of George A. Spinnev
took place Saturday at Bath at his
home on Bedford street, Rev. Orville
X. Guptill of North street Free Bap-
tist church officiating. The bearers
We're Albert Wanslow, David S. Har-
ris, William +. Hogan and Francis g.
Torrey. Jr. The services were attended
by prominent business men with whom
Mr.. Spinney had long been associated
The burial was in Oak Grove cemetery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
Funeral of Late Mrs. II. C. Walker.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harry G.
Walker was held at the home on CrOs-
by street at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
in the presence Of relatives and Il large
number of friends. and in the midst of
q profu.iOn OF beautiful flowers. The
services were conducted by Rev. David
III. Evans. pastor Of the Congregational
church. and the bearers were Charles
T.. Penney, Merton l.. Wheele-, Charles
f. Dyer and William l.. Hayden. The
intermtu was made in the faTiily lot
in Riverside cemetery, East Side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

'ne following are the November bill!
Inc deputy enforcement commission
70 which will be presented TO the Gov
'H0f and Council at its session Tuesday
mapproval:
.eoer II. Allen of Jay-Salary, 800: ex-
s8.93; total, $l25.93.
NJ ''Aime Beaulieu of Lewiston-Salary
expenses, s2O.46; total. s1lO.46.
n 4'Sei Fl. Bridges of Old Town-Salary
N.Y. expenses. si9.i6; total. Sl3946.
D., IMAM ]. Caddy of Saint George-Sal-
w.. w. expenses, 1854; total. $llc44.
4 a'er j, Fernald of Rockland- Salary
npenses, Sl5: total, $99.l5.
.yna. French of Bangor-Salary. s9);
poa VAS; total. S12i.25
p4rs'- T. French of Bath-Salary, 800: ex-
Ms ,s, AS.Ss; total, sl3s.S6.
e ERNIE +. Goss of Auburn-Salary, s9);
I .sases, A.7O: total, ss4.7o.
M 'e H. Hayward of Lewiston-Salary
r,s expenses, 1926; total, s1l5..6.
sspsa ~ :. Horne of Bangor-salary, $50;
Ans,' MS so o; total. sl2O.22.
b. sun B. Howard Of Auburn-saIafy.
Z nses, s2s.OS; total. slsOs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09
James S. Little, night clerk at Hotel

James s. Little. night clerk al Hotel
North has vivid recollections of the
burning of 4 large number of bank
notes during the COS in the fire box of
the furnace III the Augusta State Rank,
that is now the First National Bank Of
this city. The United states govern
ment ordered the issue of state Bank
notes in existence to be destroyed and
National notes substituted in their
stead The notes We're taken to the
basement i'm large packages and burn
ed in the furnace in the presence Of
witnesses. among them Mr.. Little. They
burned very slowly and it was Il te-
diouS lob to effect the cremation. In
all, notes representing 100000 in value
were burned that day. 1t was the end
of the life of the Augusta State Bank
and the beginning of the New National
Bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

The date for the launching Of the
four masted schooner Bertha L.
Downs from the yard of the New Eng
land Co. at Bath has been set for Dec.
%. The craft is built for the Bene-
diet Manson Co. Of Ne- Haven, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-09

Announcement is made at the Office Of
The secretary IF Stat" that tie tota
cost OF the Enforcement Commission
created by the SturgiS law passed by
/ The Legislature of 1905. from the first
/ day Of January to the first day of De-
/ cemDer Of this year is S1S,Gl3.2l. As the
ast legislature f3iieG to make an APP
T0pra,icn for the Enforteme Com
mission, the honey used to carry on
Dalance in the State treasury.
The work of the commission thus far
this year has been confined to five
/ counties, PenobScOt, SagadahOc, Knox,
Androscoggin and Somerset. the first
dow being struck in the latter county
'nne last 1t is known that deput y
enforcement commissioners have visit
ID every county in the State. but sciZ-
+ Gfes have been made in only five com
ties.
Since the first of last January the
3 sum OF 800 - has been received at the
"nce OF tn" State treasurer in fees re-
! sul'lng nom the work of the deputies.
VI inns amount the sum of $l1.M came
noh SlsadahGc county. the sum Of
. @fi from kennebec county, the sum
HtS"2 from Somerset county and the
/ SUN Of y225.22 from oxford county.
Nnce the first OF the year the sum
. AW has been received at the office
mc state treasurer in fines. $500 of
hS amount coming from Knox county
sia SIM from the county of Kennebec.
oN The Nlrcs and fees. with the eXcep-
"h OF the fees received from Somerset
Duh'y, and 1885, Of the fees received
.um the county of Sagadahoc resulted
nun the work of the deputies in 1906.
10 they did no seizing for the first six
@ohlhs Of this year.
mere are now - deputy enforcement
. unmssion.rs at work in the State.
ne deputies receive So per day and
urf expenses The expenses include
.s'h rent, meal tickets. telephone SER
I %e board. making oath to accounts.
ectfie batteries. flash lights, trucking,
pS'aee, stationery, carriage and hack
4le and lunches.
paring the month of November the
Isest expense account was contract
oy Deputy Enforcement Commits
N"per Obed F. Stackpole of BiddefOrd
SUI the smallest by Deputy Enforce
Iem Commissioner Melville r. Goss of
Auburn.