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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr. and Mrs. +. l.. Howe are visiting
friends in Madison for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. Frank f. Emery returned Satur-
day to her home in Medfeld, Mass, af-
ter visit with Skowhegan relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Florence Pooler left Saturday for
Bangor to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
from months vacation passed in New
Hampshire and Massachusetts.

MIR. and Mrs. V. 7. Bennett Of Au-
gusta visited Mrs. Benefits parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stuart, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Hiss Lydia Barton has returned from
an outing passed at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. c. Davis Miller left Saturday for
Lewiston, where she will visit friends
during fair week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Billy Hayes has returned to his Worl,
in the store Of II. l.. Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

\ large number took advantage of
the excursion to Lakeside Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs Robert Shea and son of Pittston
are Writing at tie home of N!r. and
Mrs. n w. Downs on College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

One drunk appeared before Judge Simp-
son ana was fined 81 and costs, which he
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Thomas Kcllchnr has returned TO his
dutic" in Smiths shoe store, after Il
vacation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Wallace Il. Pomeroy of Clinton was
IN the city last Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Elizabeth King passed sunday
at China lake, the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Additional steam pipes are being plac-
cd in the baggage room at the Maine
Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey w. Locke are
receiving congratulations on the re-
cent birth Of a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Greene of Water
villa visited at Joseph Nyes' Wednes-
Gay and Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

q A Lacroix arrived in this city
Saturday from Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

c. Nj. Holt left Saturday for Old Or
charG to PASS a week with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Gus King ana John and Billy Tribe
deauX are at Birch Point for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

William ODornoll, formerly Of Bells
Drug store, has entered the employ of
tho Maine Central freight office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Misses Mary and Theresa Coyne let
yesterday for visit with friends in
Portland and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Butterfield has returned home from
an extended vacation out of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

W. C. Tibbctts has returned from
J business trip to Iittalicld and Dexter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Misses Carrie and Ida Fletcher
are ut Lakeside for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Joscph Monteforte is in Belfast on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

James O'Donncll has gone to Augusta
for Il few days visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Murray has returned to her
home in Liberty. after weeks visit
visit whit friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

". II Ralkwitz Of the Eureka Jewelry
60. PASSED several days with friends in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

ar. ana Mrs. George Ball have re-
turned from Il tWo-Wceks' vacation at
Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Nede JilbIair Henry Girt and Henry
Girt are ut East pond for an outing of
about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Marion Drisco is the guest of friends
in Winslow for Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Bertha Ward of Nassalboro is the
guest Of Miss Flossic Clark for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. Newhall returned from Roothbay
Saturday, after weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Walter Peavy Of Canaan was a caller II
Fairfield Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. Albert Leighton returned Saturday
to Marlboro, Mass, after a visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Harry Weber of Winslow was a caller
in town Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Ebert Howe. frankie Savage and
Ray Mitchell went to North pond Sun
day for a short outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

There will be n cottage meeting at the
home Of Mrs. Calvin Reed at $50 p. NJ.
Monday. Everybody invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Clifford are IN
Fittsfeld for weeks visit with rela-
tivcs and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Herbert Goodwin has returned from
Durham, where he has been for some
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Edna Clifford of Canaan is visit
ing at Wilbur Mitchells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Mary A. Kenrick has returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Ferdinand Gibson has returned from
Grccnvillc, where he has been for some
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

George Stuart went to Augusta Sun
day ana will visit friends in that city
for some days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Robert Morrell will begin work for
the Clark Bros. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Fred Horne is moving from Elm
street to the Williamson house on
North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Ray Mitchell finished work in the
store Of the Clark Bros Saturday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
FAIRFIELD.

Stanley Brown passed Friday in Bangor
at the fair.
Mrs. Belle Flower is at kinco for a
short time.
Ernest Ames will visit his son Leslie
at Hebron today.
Ernest Amcs and son Clair were at
Lakeside Sunday.
Clyde Savage is acting as bookkeeper
in T. j. Savage's mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lubicr are visiting
friends for a few days.
Miss Edna Clifford of Clinton called on
friends in town Saturday.
Chris Cannon Of Boston passed Sun
day with friends in town.
Robert Morrell will begin work for
the Clark Bros. Monday.
Miss Edna Clifford of Canaan is visit
ing at Wilbur Mitchells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Albert Sawyer Of Pishon's Ferry was
a visitor in town part of the day Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

y. IT, Totman left Saturday for Booth
bay for a short visit with his family at
their cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr.. ana Mrs T.. c. Small and daugh-
ter Vera are at kinco for a few days
outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Rev. Mr.. Barton and daughter Az
mes have returned from their vacation
out of town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. c. W. POoler and children have re-
turned from an outing of two weeks at
East pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Jennie Davis of Waterville was
the guest Of Miss Helen Rose over
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Stanley Brown passed Friday in Bangor
at the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Chris Carmen Of Boston passed Sun
day with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lublcr are visiting
friends for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Miss Edna Clifford of Clinton called or
friends in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

tt'iR';iflCt.
| Billy Hayes has returned to his Wor!;
in the store Of II. L. Haskell.
|
| Miss Butterfield has returned home from
| an extended vacation out Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs +. l.. Howe are visiting
| friends in Madison for u few days.
The Misses Carrie and Ida Fletcher
are at Lakeside for a short visit.
\ large number took advantage of
| the excursion to Lakeside Sunday.
Gus King ana John and Billy Tribe
deauX are at Birch Point for few days.
One drunk appeared before Judge Simp-
son ana vas fined 81 and costs, which he
paid.
". II Rolkwitz Of the Eureka Jewelrv
%. passed several days with friends in
town.
Miss Bertha Ward of Nassalboro is the
guest Of Miss Tlossie Clark for a few
days.
Herbert Goodwin has returned from
Durham, where he has been for some
time.
Ferdinand Gibson has returned from
Grccnvillc where he has been for some
Time
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A!oert sawyer OF flshons Ferry was
visitor in town part of the day Sat
------
Ray Mitchell finished work IN M
store of the Clark Rros S,turlov
'''sii''
III. '.''' III II ''i..d'i "il' uiuSh-
outing.
MlSS jennie DAVIS of Waterville was
sunday.
---------
Mrs. c. w. Pooler and children have re-
East pond.
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The Rev Mr.. Barton ana d,rc1,+ar A.
a,,t - ,s i''i" 'i'eii vacation
II ro.,,-
~. - 'S ~ hoo'h-
.,,,:, 'i''' Will MS lainiiy at
street to the Williamson house On
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Clyde Savage is acting as booFkeeper
| in r J. Savage's mill.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19

feeding one of the cows vanilla ex-
tract and milking ice cream from
her. When we grew tired of vanilla
we fed her chocolate and so on. FL
nally we so overworked the COW and
changed her diet so often that she
became insane and then gave nut sun
daes.
"A short time before this one OF
fathers harvest hands became over
heated. He showed all the earmarks
of sunstroke. We were in such a
hurry to get through the harvesting,
however, that no one went for ply
stefan. We laid the poor, overheated
chap on a snowdrift in fence cor
ner By noon he was all right with
the exception of chilblains on his
shoulder blades.
About the middle of August we
went to a Sunday School picnic down
at Nolan's Fork. Those of us who
lived upstream from the place took
our ice skates and were there two
hours ahead of the rest, who had to
founder uphill through the snow
drifts. 1t was the only picnic | ever
attended where the ants didn't both
er. 1t was huge fun to swing the
girls and hear them squeal when
big lot of snow from an overhanging
bough went down their backs. Mile
Enright got mad and went home ear
" because she thought somebody had
stolen her neck fur. Afterward 1t
was found in Jim Harper's overcoat
pocket. We joked him a good deal
about Mile after that.
"A thaw that came about the goth
of June did lot of damage. 1t let
the ground sink away from all sides
of the sweet potato plants in their
ridges, so that when the next freeze
came, two days later, the roots were
exposed and froze up so tight they
couldn't put out any more shoots for
three weeks.
1T was nothing unusual for the sap
to freeze suddenly as it was rising
in the trees and stab right through
the bark. Some of the trees were
fairly bristling with icicles. An uncle
of mine made his fortune that year
selling rock candy from the sugar
maple grove near his house.
in many respects, as you will see
from what I've told you, it was a
peculiar year"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
Putting Small Robert to Bed.

"Papa!"
"Well?"
"Tell me story"
"I'll tell you just one If you prom
Use to go to sleep"
my pajamas don't feel good"
Don't think about them. I'll tell
you a story, but one will be all"
Mr.. Todd sat beside the bed and
began:
"Once there was little boy"
Whats his name?"
81 forget"
Didn't he have any manner"
Yes, to be sure he had! Don't in
terIupt me, Robert"
Then what was it?'
why his name was-his name was
Julius"
"Julia's a girls name"
This boys name was Julius, not
Julia. He was named for Julius Gaze
sar."
~ know something about JuliusCae-
sar," Robert exclaimed, sitting up sud-
denly and quoting:
Julius Caesar
Was wise old geezer,
But he froze off his feet
In a ice cream freezer"
Where did oyu ever hear such a
thing as that"
Alfred Potts told it to me-"
We'll, don't you ever let me hear
you use that word 'geezer' again.
Now, go to sleep"
But you didn't tell ME the story"
"All right. Once there was a little
boy named Julius"
Julius Caesar?'
mo, no. This isn't about julius
Caesar at all. julius Caesar was a
king, and he died a long time ago"
when he froze his feet off, papa?"
He didn't freeze his feet. That is
a piece of Stiffness Alfred Potts told
You"
What is a piece of Stiffness, papa?"
Don't ask me such foolish Ques-
lions. Settle down and 60 to sleep,
or I'll 20 back down stairs and leave
you alone"
Papa, my pajamas don't feel good"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19

His friend Cervada, who is a feather
weight of some 100 pounds, had wife
who tipped the scales at 230.
This Indian matron was modelled
after Mikes own heart, and he hied
himself to the home of his friend and
there left SIS. taking away Mrs. Ger
vada. After enjoying a night of sin
gle blessedness the self-widowed red
man concluded that he had robbed
Big Mike by taking so much money
for his 230 pounds of wife.
Thereupon he fastened to the wig
wan of the newly welded couple and
literally forced the happy husband to
take back IA of the dollars he had
paid for his bride. This Big Mike
was loath to do, but finally they
patched up an agreement that Cerva-
da is to receive 81 per week for Ia
weeks in lieu of the entire SIS at one
time.-[Phoenix (Ariz.) Cor. Los An
geles Examiner.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
THE SUMMER OF 1907
AS Reviewed Sixty Years
From Now.
WHAT THE OLDEST INHAB|TANT
Will Have to Relate to Pos
terity Concerning the
Weather Affairs.

YES" said the Oldest inhabitant-
he was talking in the year 1867
that summer of 1907 was a corker.
remember one morning when | went
out to hoe corn / had on my felt
boots and earmuffs and a pair of old
yarn mittens my mother had knitted
for me. / wasn't wearing all these
things for my complexion, either mind
you.
"A light snow had fallen in the
night and as went past the kitchen
garden ] saw where a rabbit had
hoped across the road after gorging
himself on the early cabbages. One
place, where a little drain emptied,
he had slipped three or four feet on
the ice.
81 remember that at the breakfast
table my father had quoted from some
poet or other: What is so raw as a
day in June Mother had corrected
him and said it was rare instead of
raw Father said: Well all the
June days will be rare if they don't
turn no more heat Whereupon he
laughed so heartily at his own joke
that none of the rest of us needed
to laugh at it bit That was about
the only kind of labor father saved
us children and mother from.
After reaching the cornfield |
started hoeing, but noticed that a
large number of the plants had been
cut off even with the ground during
the night. In ordinary seasons |
might have had to guess what had
done the damage, but that June it
wasn't necessary. ! took my hoe and
/ followed up the trail through the
snow and traced large cutworm that
was hurrying to his lair. He might
| have got away but for the fact that
/ he had frosted his feet and was limp
! ing badly.
Later the corn began to show such
symptoms of goose-pimples and dis
enlargement that | went all over
each of three large fields and set
out hot pepper plant by the side
of each hill of corn. The rest of the
summer the crop just doomed One
day in July, when the snow was near
ly gone, we had to go out and fan
the corn and wipe the perspiration
off its forehead, the pepper plants
had made it SO hot.
1.-THE snow falling on those pep
pers kept up loud Kissing sound all
summer.
About the middle of July we boys
conceived a fine scheme We began
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
Biblical Names Puzzle.

Sixteen Biblical names are concealed
in this little story. Can you find
them? Adam, for instance is found
in the word "adament."
John and James played by the sea-
shore every day, more often withAnna
than alone. One morning they pick
ed up a lot of stones and ruthlessly
threw them at the water--a most dan
gerous pastime.
They missed their aim, d,although
Anna ominously shouted, stone, hard
as adament, struck Peter, who instant
ly chased the running children. Seiz-
ing dry clod of earth, he hit James,
whose arm he injured. Anna, re-
marking that it is too bad, helps
him to the house.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19

be In sympathy with a policy that
will keep the laws abreast Of the
best moral sentiment of the people.
Being a Democrat / believe in the
largest degree Of personal liberty
consistent with the general welfare;
but on the strict enforcement of the
laws I stand -four square to every
wind that blows"
When, and in the event become
Governor, my oath will be to faith
fully execute the duties of that office.
I shall prove true to my oath and du-
ty, ito take care that the laws are
faithfully executed" Certainly, there
fore, 1 shall, If necessary, exhaust ev-
cry prerogative of the office in seeing
that the laws relating to the proper
observance of the Sabbath are en-
forced. Very respectfully,
S. w. HAGER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
Stimulation Without Irritation.

In case of stomach and liver troub-
lie the proper treatment is to stimulate
these organs without irritating them.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids di-
gestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels without irritating these or
gans like pills or ordinary cathartics.
1t does not nauseate or grippe and is
mild and pleasant to take. j. H.
Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
Bad symptoms.

Tho woman who has periodical head
aches. backache, sees imaginary dark
spots or specks floating or dancing before
her eyes, has>gnawing distress or neaVy
full feeling IL 2tomach, faint spells, drag
cling down feeling In lower abdominal o.
pelvic region, easily startled or excited,
irreeuL6f or painful periods with or With
out uelvic catSerh, Is suffering from
weaknssses heterogeneous that should
have eA[YIy attention. Not all OF above
symptorks sye likely 10 be present In any
en- Nesie2ted or badly treated and such
CAGES Kun run Into maladies which de-
mani txe surgeons knife II they DO not
No medicine exiant- has such long
and lVmsf0lS record -Qt- cures W sAEl
Gases as Dr. PIeIeas Eaxorlte 6reScL!n
tIQp.-- NO medlclne has sQeh strQp9
IIoles;i61 lndaI LEA eai 1 snS
pnmber af dInarx non prQfessionaLt es.
timonlals. The very best Ingredients
Known 70 medical science for the cure OF
woman's peculiar ailments enter into It's
composition. No alcohol, harmful, or
abit-forming drug is TO be found In the
list of its ingredients printed on each
bottle wrapper and attested under oath.
In any condition OF the female system,
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription can do
only good-never harm. Its whole effect
is to streng then, inyigorste and regulate
the whole female system and especially
the pelvic organs. When these are de-
ranged in function or affected by disease,
the stomach and other organs OF digestion
become sy alphabetically deranged, the
nerves are weakened, and long list OF
bad, unpleasant symptoms, follow. Too
much must not be expected OF this "Fa-
vorite Prescription" 1t will not perform
miracles; Will not cure tumors-no med
icine will. It will often prevent them, II
taken In time, and thus the operating
table and the surgeons knife may be
avoided. Hu.Tl t.ft
Women suffering from diseases Of long
standing, are invited TO consult Doctor
Pierce by letter, free. All correspondence
Is held as strictly private and sacredly
confidential. Address DR.. r. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser 1900 pages)
Is sent free on receipt Of 81 one-cent
stamps for paper recovered, or 81 stamps
for cloth-bound copy. Address as above.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-06-19
TWO PINTS OF WHISKEY
AND WHAT THEY BROUGHT
II was a Pretty Stiff Price,
But Really We're They
Worth That Much?

It's a pretty good temperance ser
mon that is preached by the farm
hand who murdered William Coppl'
and his wife on their farm near EN-
erson, Neb.
Loris Higgins. the murderer, says:
"Mr. and Mrs. Copple were both
good to me and l liked 'em fine. u
But he killed them.
Il went out doors to vomit," he
says. "I met Copple and then
reached inside and got the gun, took
careful aim and shot him in the bel
ly. He hollered and l shot again
Then Mrs. Copple came running out
and shot her twice"
Then he went into the house, where
the children were. They asked him,
Where is papa and mama?" In a
little while he fled, and in a day or
two he was captured. In a little
while longer, most probably, he will
be hanged. =
Why did he do it?
Il never had any motive" he says.
II was crazy drunk, that's all. went
to bed in the fore part Of the night,
after drinking a part of a pint of
whiskey that Gopher brought home
from town with him the night be-
fore. He brought two pints and l
drank most Of it,"
The man and woman were friends
to Higgins; they were good to him,
and he liked 'em fine" He drank
the most of two pints of whiskey
and, taking careful AIM" became
deliberately their murderer.
Their lives, taken in the insanity
or drunkenness; his own life, paying
the penalty in shame and horror on
the gallows; three lives are a pretty
stiff price to pay for two pints of
whiskey.
And three lives aren't the whole
price. The murderer says he wants
to live long enough to see his poor
mother" before he dies. Then-cheap
bravado-he is ready to take his
medicine"
But the poor mother, too, will"have
to take her medicine" Who will
measure the price she will pay in the
awful dreary years that follow, for
those two pints of whiskey?
Are two pints of whiskey worth
that much?-[OmaHa WorldHerald.