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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

One Of the finest old colonial homes
in Maine is the Col. Robert Parker
place at BluehiIl. 1t is closely ide.ti-
fled with the history of the town,
says the Ellsworth American. In this
house Joseph Wood and his wife died.
both aged ninety-three years, after
having lived together little more
than three score years and ten. He
was the first white man $50 far as is
known) who had ever set foot on the
soil or this town, and this he did April
Z, 1862. His daughter Ruth married
Col. Parker in Nov. 1872. In 1872 he
built what is now known as the
Parker house. 1t was the talk of the
town at that time, as he had carpen-
te1s come from Boston to superintend
the building of it. He was one Of the
richest men in the town, and as he
spared no expense, it stands today a
fine, well-buit house and one Of the
purcst Of all the old colonial houses
in this part Of the country. Several
of the rooms have the Wainscotting,
the old-fashioned chair rails, the cor
niccs, the beams running up in the cor
ners, beside the raneling, running up
by the side of the old stairway, and
last but not least there are seven big
freplaces where the draught IS so fine
that logs Of any size can be burned.
The old brick bins in the cellar are
still in q fine state of preservation
even as they are ninety-four or five
years old. Some of the old clap
boards have had to be removed, but
many of the original ones are still to
be seen, with the old handmade nails
in them, showing the wonderful meth
cd used in what they called in those
days, "scarfing" Each end of the
clapboards had been pared or whit
tied down to a thin edge by hand, and
then lapred over each other several
inches. There are still many of the
original handmade paneS of crown
glass in the windows. When the
workren We're shinsling the roof, the
british guns We're heard at Castine,
Sept. ], 1914. and they Immediately
dropped their tools, gave the alarm
and started in hot haste for that town,
whore they did good service for their
country. In the old days this place
was called a stock farm. Col Parker
never kept less than sixty head Of
young cattle, beside all the older ones,
and many hundred sheep. Up in the
pasture now owned by Ed. Mcintyre.
was a large building, in the top Of
which was kept the hay and other
feed. while below was a sheltered shed
for the live stock. There are people
in Bluehill still living who remember
whom il was torn down The house is
now used as summer home by one Of
Joseph Woods great-great-grandc
dren Mrs. Merrill Of Boston. Two
years ago she entertained her grand
nephew, Wilson Friend of Waterloo.
Iowa. who had the unusual distinction
of sleeping in the same house whore
his great-great great -great-grandfath-
er had died June 90 1873
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The improvement on Rines Hill
would leave nothing to be desired if it
could only embrace the doing away
with the exceedingly dangerous grade
crossing at its foot. 1t is certainly to
be hoped that something may be done
IN the near future to accomplish this
result which means so much for the
safety and convenience of our citizens
and to the travelling public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Eugene V. Detbs is good deal sur
prised and apparently disturbed bv tho
result of the Haywood trial which he
mad denounced as capitalistic con-
spiracy to hang the president Of the
miners confederation. Possibly he
secretly desired such an outcome IN
asmuch as Haywood is now looming
up as prospective connection for Tho
socialistic nomination for the presi-
dency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The Springfield Republican is in
clineG to think that Kentucky is en-
titled to the questionable distinction
of being the worst governed state in
the Union. Certain it is that a de-
gree Of lawlessness is permitted to ex-
lst in some sections of that state
which. to say the least, is a disgrace
TO its civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The Democratic New York Times de-
clares that William J. Bryan is IAN in
suherahle overwhelmingly the most
tiresome man in the United States.
This is rather strenuous language. The
editor of the Times should change HE
breakfast food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The Boston Herald thinks that Gov
ernOr Hoke Smith of Georgia is en-
titled to a place in the Hall of Mar
ty,s for signing the prohibition bill
that closes up the bar that has yield
ed him $4,000 year." 1t would real
ly seem as if Georgia'S chief executive
might have presidential aspirations.
No other theory would adequately ex-
plain such magnanimity on his part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

We learn from the press dispatches
mat MIR. Eryan shook hands with a
waitress at lola, Kansas. The re-
porter neglects to state whether or not
he left tip but the chances are that
he did not. An event of that impor-
lance would certainly have been
chronicled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The hot weather has finally forced
the Connecticut legislature to adjourn
sine die. This will doubtless go far to
reconcile the citizens of that state to
the high temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05
Maine Gossip
The Horizon,

All. generous and willing the home fields
lie,
Green, brown and gold at the young
lads feet,
But his eyes are fixed where the great
June sky
And the far-off rim Of the round world
And down the vistaS of city ways,
White ccrnice and column against the
blue,
A Young face turns it's ardent gaze.
To the distance drowned in the pur-
pie huci
From familiar brown ard green and gold.
From the heart-Warmed red and the
living CLEANS,
To the far line. beautiful, din. and cold
In the royal violet tint of dreams.
metropolitan Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The Philadelphia Inquirer thinks
mat at the rate prohibition is increas-
Ing in the South moonshiners of that
section Will soon be obliged to eat their
corn instead of drinking it. This will
mean the gradual disappearance of
those long, lean, lank', men who have
SO long exemplified the fighting spirit
of the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Justice occasionally ovcrtakeS even
the professional baggage smasher.
Two of them are now in the st. Louis
hospital as the result of trying their
arts upon miners trunk which con-
tanned among other things a supply of
dynamite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Mr.. Bryan approaches government
ownership in vastly different spirit
from that in which he advocated free
silver.-Washington Star.
But he is not approaching it, Just
now he Is running in the opposite di-
rection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Speaking of Foraker and Fairbanks
reminds us that a good many Of these
midsummer presidential booms Will
not be in evidence when the national
convention assemblies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The question frequently arises as TO
what is the best county fair in the
State from the standpoint of the num-
Der and quality of the exhibits. A
tahulated list of animal exhibits as
found in the report Of the commission
er Of agriculture for 1906, helps one TO
answer the question. In NUMBER or
horses and colts shown Northern
AroostoOk stands first, Franklin Sec
ond; iD number Of thoroughbred cat
tie. Oxford (at Canton) first, Sagada-
hoe second; in number of grade cows
and heifers, Oxford Cat South Parls)
first. Sagadahoc second; Franklin
third; in number of oxen and steers,
Franklin first, Cumberland second,
Kennebec third; in number of animals
for beef. Franklin first, Hancock sec
ond. Somerset third; in number of
cattle shown in herds, Cumberland
first, Sagadahoc second, Waldo third;
in total number of neat stock Frank
lin first. Cumberland second, Sagada-
hoe third; in number Of sheep. Frank
lin first, Oxford second, Somerset
third; in number of swine, Cumber-
land first. Sagadahoc second; in num-
Der of coops of poultry, Cumberland
first. Sagadahoc second. In total
amount of premiums accorded Saga
dahoc is first, Northern Aroostook sec
ond and Oxford, third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

1t seems to be generally conceded
mat the British lords are entirely safe
in denouncing the atrocities practiced
IN Congo under the rule of King Leo
poid. They are quite safe in doing
this, since the Congo is not a part of
the British possessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

A Chicago judge criticizes the SUI
preme Court of the United States for
the lack Of consideration shown to in
Terror tribunals, but it must be adj
united that many of them are so
much inferior that they scarcely de-
serve it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The report sent out from Texas that
Thermometers there registered 179
the remark of Gen. Phil Sheridan that
If he owned Hades and Texas he
other prOpertY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

1t is about time for some enterprise
ing fakcr to spring a new story of
vice-President Fairbanks. The cock
tail and buttermilk yarns are growing
a trif!e threadbare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

lie Richmond Times Dispatch is one
of the Southern papers which has the
courage to vigorously denounce the
"unwritten law whose theory it de-
ciares lis to respect the sanctity of
every home except the dead MANS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Now that liquid which arrests de-
cay has been discovered perhaps the
peaches-and- cream complications will
last.-Chicago News.
They probably will. A good many
of them are of the permanent variety
anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Tie reports which come from the
police departments of 4 number of our
great cities indicate that Sherlock
Holmes is not to be found outside of
the story books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Japan, it is said, proposes to try dis
armament as the solution Of the peace
problem in Korea. 1t is the Koreans,
however, who will be disarmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The vacation season brings excellent
appetites to most everybody, save Of
course those unfortunate men who are
pestcred with presidential bOoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

A man who ate grass out in Mis-
Souri, was held to be crazy. The
chances are, however, that he was
merely experimenting on a new break
fast food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Even the hot weather of the heated
term does not suffice to keep Ohio out
of the political limelight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

1t is pleasing to know that the fire
eater got away from the Cony Island
blaze in season to save his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Aerial navigation will at least enable
the inhabitants Of great cities to es-
cape the automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

North Carolina has decided to re-
main in the Union. 1t tried secession
once before and found it to be q fail
ure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

1t is evident that the wife of Lieu
tenant Colonel Ayres is not retiring
woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Mr.. bryan appears to be rapidly los
ing his former mortgage upon the
South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05
Monday, August S, 1907.

Harry Thaw continues to reside in
New York in spite Of the hot wealth.
er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The navy is bowling for dentists on
board :he ships. Ii seems to be the one
case where the man with the pull will
not be found fault with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The vexed question of the glue fac
tory, which has been troubling South
west 1Iarbor the past three years. has
been settled. The factory, which has
figured in one of the longest and hard
est fought suits in the county, with
the hotel proprietors and cottage peo-
pie arraycd on one side and the own
ers of factory and some of the towns
people on the other, has been closed
by an injunction which has just been
issued by Chief Justice Emery. which
closes the factory between June % and
September Is. This injunction is per-
manent, and settles once and for all
the veXed question. The factory will
be permitted to run during the re-
naming months of the year, and the
compromise will probably suit all
parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
1ected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

If any doubt is expressed at Baths
Telcentennial of American Shipping
as to the prominence of Maine ship
yards in times past, the following
facts should go far toward removing
it. There are atioat today under the
American lag IL four masted ships,
nine of which are Maine-b built; AZ
wooden full rugged ships, 81 of which
are Maine built; and 81 wooden banks,
81 of which are Maine built. In other
directions, too, the excellence of the
products and the prolificness of Pine
Tree State shipyards are plainly
shown. These figures should tend to
silence some of the claims of other
s2acoast states which have aspirations
to the front row in this class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

All who can get away are going
down to Bath this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

There is every indication that tn
haying season will continue into Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

A. II. Bickmore fsthe New York
finn which bears his name! and which
native Of Camden, and graduated from
Colby University in 1893. The firm
now consists of IS public service COR
porations, including steam. gas, cleo
trio lighting and trolley plants. Be-
sides controlling the Atlantic Shore
Line, with its more than 100 miles of
track, it owns another line in Brattle-
boro. VT. The lighting plants are To-
Gated at Dover, SomerswOrth, ROch-
ester. Salmon Falls, North Berwick
and South Berwick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The cornerstone of Bar Harbor'
new Catholic church, st. Sylvia's, wi
be laid next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Kennebunk did itself proud in ii
Old Home Week celebration and tn
dedication of it's new library was
fitting climax to the events of tn
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

AroostoOk is taking the best players
of the Maine League and gives the
merry ha! ha! to the cities for theii
lack of sporting blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

been edited and managed during the
past sixteen months by Fred G.. MILL
ken of that city, was sold a few day:
ago to Lawyer f. w. Pike. who as
summed charge this week, and the paper
will be published as before at Ma
chils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

Work on the foundation for the new
hospital at Van Buren, is to begin i'm
mediately, the obstacles which pre-
vented early construction having
been finally removed. The building
which is to be modern in every detail,
will cost approximately $4,000, and it's
architectural design will make it an
attraction to the town, occupying as
it will one of the most commanding and
beautiful building sites. generously
donated by the Hon. Peter c. Keegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-05

The Squirrel Island baseball team,
which it was announced at the OPEN
ing of the season Twill be strictly
amateur as usual" seems to be
'.amateur'' in the sense that the word
is used at the big colleges and uni
versities. In the game with Booth
bay last week the pitcher was "Strike-
Out" Merrill of the defunct Lewiston
team in this State League.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
c0ZH HOMES,

The discovery Of new wick princi.
els-so effective and yet 20 simple
thats its = woHderzo eae thoneht cf
It hefaro-aas 50 revoiuioafzeI the
manufacture ct heaters and lamps
tAat sxplssisas, snsks aad snoll.
caused BY imperfect wick arsauxe-
neat nay safely be regarded as
things Of the past
This wick attachment is to be feuni
On the Perfection Oil Hester. liner.
estias tests shsw that, although the
hester gives Intense heat, the wick
cannot be turned tee hisA Or Ne low
absolute safety being assured. One
ether feature which is worthy Of men
ton Of the smokeless device which
prevents all smoke aAd eder. The
portability of the heater also CON-
mends it for general household use.
Heater is very light aad can b easily
carried about. Its simple operation,
useful in heating water and warming
cold rooms make it a most handy and
useful article in any home. This
heater is so far superior to other oil
heaters, and is of such fair price that
its universal adoption is but a matter
parlor, or bedroom.
The Perfection Oil Heater and the
Rayo Lamp form a combination that
for real home comfort cannot be
lamp for all-round household use.
, Is equipped with the latest improved
burner, and gives a bright, steady
of time
The Rayo Lamp, which is made by
the manufacturers of the Perfection
Oil Heater, is without doubt the best
light at small cost. Suitable for any
room, whether library, dining-room,
equaled. When consideration is talk.
en- OF the simple operation Of both
heater and lamp their absolute safety
the intense heat generated by the one,
anG the bright and steady light given
by the other-all without smoke or
smell-their value in any home, large
or small, can be somewhat appreeiat
ed Sold by all good dealers.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
HIS OPINION OF NEVADA

An English gentleman, Of some
ACQUAINTANCE in this city. made visit
a few weeks ago to Nevada. Return
ing he met one of his friends who
said: "Well, how is Nevada?" The
reply was, cts the wonder Of the
earth. The whole state is roaring
like a young earthquake with evcite-
ment. Every body is either rich or
going to be day otter tomorrow. No
one ever saw such confidence. The
cold is not minded. Tie blizzard is
not considered. All kinds of hardships
are laughed out OF existence. The
temperature If the whole state Is
1876 -. At 1O6 the patient Dies
Salt Lake Telegram.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
DICK BRIGHTS

The resort has been thoroughly fit
ted up for the coming Of the legisla-
ture and aims to maintain the same
high standard that it has always main
tanned whether the legislature is here
Or not.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06

For Rent-FFurnished room with
bath. Gentleman only. Apply at
COT west Spear street. meow
.Wanted:-A load of nut pine or
limb wood; apply this office.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR
ormsbv County, Nevada

To the Honorable, the Board Of Coun-
" Commissioners, Gentlemen:
7, compliance with the law, here
with submit ny quarterly report
showing receipts and disbursements o.
Ormsby County. curing the quaoeT
ending Dec. 81, 1906.
RECEIPTS
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
ing mines

The stock of the company will rapidly go to par
nd above, and the company will be big DIVIDEND
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-09-19

help Larry get his things together
and my grandfather and / talked for
an hour.
You WIN stay on here.-you win
help me 10 hnish the houseg" the old
gentleman asked with uumlstakable
caremesa OF look and tone.
IL seemed harah and uneeneruus 70
tell him that / wished 10 90: that the
great world lay beyond the confines
Of Glennrm for me to conquer: that I
had lost as well az gained by those
few months sd Olenarm House and
wished 10 go away. IL was not the
mystery. now fathomed.-nor the
struggle, now onded-that was upper.
most ia my mind aud heart bat mem
ories Of a girl who had mocke3 me
with delicious glrllsh laughter who
bad lured me away from the Indiana
woodlands thhi Z fniEhl SEES her trans
formed into anuther. more charming.
being. only 10 Ghatter my faith az the
end. "a was a comfort 90 know that
Pickering. trapped and defeated. was
not 10 benefit hy the bold trick she had
aNAA"A AAAA NAHN avn NA|f ANNH NAAH
was hers as well and was glad in ms
bitterness that ] had found beer Ia che
passage seeking for plumber AZ The be-
hest Of the same master whom Nor
gan. Ferguson and The rest 81 them
served. ] did not mention her 20 my
grandfather; j resolved never 10 thlnk
OF speak Of her again.
The fight was over and there was
nothing mor for me % do IN the house
by the lake. After a week OF so I
should go forth and try 20 vln a place
for myself had my profossioni ]
was an engineer. and ! did not CUES
tl0n that I should be able 20 find en-
ployment As Tor my grandfather
Bates would care for him. andI should
visit him often ] was resolved MOI
10 give him any further aus for anx-
iety GA account Of my adventurous
and rowing ways. He. knew wen
enough that his old hope OF making an
architect Of me was lost forever; and
now / wished 70 depart in peace and
seek some part Of the world where the
trails were new and there were tracks
70 Day and bridges 10 build.
These thoughts Do allied my mind
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-09-19
NIeknamea for "a VesssIs.

We had a ship called the Muriel.
says the New York Press. and the
sailors promptly dubbed her the Mer-
~ Hell The Georgia, as everyone
knows. Is the JawJaw. The Pennsyl.
vania Is the Billy Penn. Tho KeaFsarge
is the Cuss-Age. The Washington Is
Papa George. and. ~slngularly enough.
is commanded By John Adams. The
Indiana Is Red Annie. The Terror 10
the Tear Her. The Cleveland Is Gro
yeR The Des Moines Is Tho Nine.
The Galveston Is S%hirtWalst-a clever
hit. The Amphitrite is the Ample
Tight The solaee is the one Ace.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-09-19
Why He WANTED Law.
Man Had 70 BE Forced into Paths Of
Righteousness.

Congressman James Z. Watson OF
the Sixth Indiana district told a story
while IN town recently, anent the op-
Grafton Of the pure food law. and in
tended 10 illustrate his expressed
theory that more people would be
good II they had Il be.
1T was while we were wrestling
with the pure food bill at Washing
ton. be said, that I got a letter from
home. written by a man from whom I
bought a big quantity Of maple strip
each year. He urged me 70 fight for
the pure food bin. Now. / couldn't
help remembering. TO save my life,
that this man bought Eve barrels Of
brown sugar az the opening Of the
maple mOlssses season. So I wrote
him a note suggesting that advocacy
Of a pure food measure seemed odd
from a man who bought five barrels
OF brown sugar before beginning the
manufacture Of his pure maple strip.
Never feazed him. He turned my
letter over and wrote on the back. 4
know It. but / want the Law 10 make
me do right indianapolis News.