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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-13

PORTLAND, Me-. Feb. 12.-Bret
Harte's eldest daughter Jeasamy,
beautiful, talented and with the
wardrobe of a queen, is in the poor
house here. Her mental condition
is such that the doctors keep her un-
der the strictest surveillance. APP
parently she has no friend ON earth.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-13

Try the Herald for Job Work.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-13

Mrs. Rurale-So you were in that
railroad accident? You're one OF
the survivors.
Dusty Tracks-No, mum, Just j
common freight car passenger.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-13
Doesn't Stop to {

Doesn't Stop to Chew.
Gentle Willie-Does that bull
terrier of yours ever bite?
Mrs. Subbubbs-No. he generally
swallows everything whole.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-02-13

Mrs. Wanta Noe-What makes
your nose SO red?
Tramp-Lady. my nose is blush
ing with pride because it dosen't
NEEDLE with other peoples business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
Albert K. Lewis,

Albert. i. Lewis, for the past II
Years ! resident of Watcrville, died al
his he me. corner of College avenue ami
of Gth chelI Street at 11.3o A. NJ Sat
urda.i, the Immediate cause of dea III
being Brights disease
NJ: Lewis had been in poor health
for the past four years. but his death
altr uch not unexpected, was very
SUD / e.'. He had been member of
PHI & Tree Lodge Of Masons for over
- years. and had been its master. He
WIS q member Of the Grand Army
h iving served in the Civil War as a
RI 47nber of Co. X. End Maine Volun-
II ers, the first regiment to leave Maine
rnder Lincoln's first call for volun-
feefs. He was in many battles and re-
turned home with the rank of lieuten-
ant. He was a member of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen. and the
American Benefit Society.
He was the son Of Almon and Lucy
Uarmon) Lewis. who We're among the
which place he was born. Sc years ago.
The greater part of his life was passed
in the town of his birth and in Lee.
ne WIS prominent Ill Tow II ana county
politics and held many positions of
trust. About Is years ago he moved
to Bangor. where he engaged in the
grocery business His health failed
him and he moved to Belfast, where
he engaged in business After living
there two years he was compelled to
leave the sea coast on account of the
health of Mrs. Lewis. coming to Wa
terville. where he has since resided He
was married April I. 1864 to II. Nell
lisa Estes. daughter of Caleb and
Emily Estes. who We're former resi-
dents Of Waterville. and four children
We're born to them. Mrs. A. II. Yorke,
Caleb a. Lewis and Leola A. Lewis,
all of this city. and Fred. who died in
boyhood These with one sister, Mrs.
J. W. Knight of Portland. survive.
A kind and loving husband and
father good neighbor and loyal
friend. he Will be sorely missed by The
circle in which he moved The fu-
neral will be held at O'clock Tues
day afternoon at his late home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

with the college minstrel show but the
management have not yet given them
out for publication. The work is pro-
crossing we'll and bach rehearsal shows
a marked Improvement in the work of
the MINISTRIES.
The minstrel show will embrace all
the features of a good minstrel troupe
with funny end men, danders, and
singers. There will be jokes of course,
some old FRIENDS, some old ones in n
new garb, ana some absolutely new
ones have beJ1 promised by those in
charge. The farce. which deals with
college initiation stunts" is brimful of
laughs FROM beginning to end and
seems bounf to make decided hit.
The chorus Is a large one and is COM
posed of thf best voices in college and
will lie Il TRY pleasing feature of the
entertainm ant
g. H. libby passed Sunday with
friends in Lawrence. Mass
Leon f. Dix. instructor in rlathenat-
les at TritS College. visited friends al
the A. +. u. house over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
CHANCE FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Street Signs are Much Needed In Wa
terviIIe.

The reporter was now to the city
and. after learning the main streets
was making an exploration of the new
or residential portion. For nearly two
hours he had walked about, seeing Gil
rare occasions street sign to aid him
in learning his whereabouts. TIE
noon whistle found him at the bridg.
on Western avenue.
Thinking to shorten his route to din
ner, he struck across through several
streets, hoping to land at the Elm
wood. Street after street he traverSed
but not Il street sign did he find. The
hotel seemed farther and farther away
and his wandering footsteps to lead t.
nowhere. Finally he was forced tC
call at u house to inquire what street
he was on. II" was informed that he
was on Gilman street Having the plan
of the city well fixed in his mind, the
rest proved an easy task. a few in
QuirieS showed that many strangers
had been troubled in the same way
This is evidently one place where the
city fathers can make I; decided i'm
provement This lack of proper signs
would give the casual visitor wrong
impression of the general thriftineSs
and progrcSsivenesS of our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
NO CRUSADE NEEDED.
The Liquor Being Sold Is Making
Temperance Converts.

Great Scott" and the speaker
gagged, choked. writhed and shud-
dered. Then he passed the bottle back
to his friend who, to say the least, was
aStoniShed.
whats the matter. JIM" inquired
the friend.
Matter? What do YOU call that
stuff?''
"Whiskey," was the reply.
"Whiskey be smashed, That is moth
irg but a pint of water with sawteeth,
old rusty iron. steel filings and saw
dust in it. It's a crime to sell liquor
in Maine. but it is worse than muir
der to put out that stuff
The friend was cruious and he tast-
ed of the liquor. He tasted very spar
irgly. for the memory Of his friend ;
face was still fresh. He spat it out and
started in the direction of dark cor
ner, where he finally deposited the bot
tie in fragments. This started dis
cussion of the whiskey trade. hall
dozen working men were present ana
if what they said is true. they all take
= drop of the stuff now and then. One
man spoke thus:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Mrs. Lanigan Entertains the poinesti
Science Committee.

The domestic science committee of
the Women's Literary Club Was re-
Gently entertained by Mrs w. J. Lam
igin at her home on College avenue.
About 80 of the members were present.
The guests enjoyed most delicious
dinner and were enabled to study the
most modern methods of serving sucil
dinner. There We're two tables: at
one. presided over by Mrs. T.. G. Whit =
tem"re. was given a demOlistration of
serving without Il maid at the other
presided over by the hostess, was
given Il demonstration of serving with
a maid. Mrs. j. Howard Welch act
ing as the maid.
The ladies in charge We'll deserved
of the praise bestowed upon their eff
forts. The evening was very pleasant
ly spent in discussing the plans for
the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Il ton't believe have taken a dozen
drinks of hard stuff this wear. l drink
mostly beer now. when 1 can get the
real stuff
Which means you don't drink very
often around here put in another
working man.
"Thal's about it," returned the Other
fellow. ITO tell the truth, boys. |
know OF more men who have been
hard drinkers all their lives who have,
quit the booze within a year for no
other reason than that they have been
made sick by the stuff that is being
put oct here. If this keeps on there
will never be any need of temper
ance movement in Maine, for those
who do not die outright after taking a
drink will quit the stuff without being
urged"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
Colby Notes.

ON Mondav afternoon the final week :
begin ana Il strenuous week it will he
The loys Will start in their last week 8
work With the intention of putting
themselves in winning form Tor the
game with Maine Saturday afternoon.
in tn" same with Exeter Colby had
but six "f the Varsity men playing as
Kimbal!. Cotton, Good. Vail and Smith
did not take part in the game. Coach
Hogan of the Exeter team had a word
of praise for the clean hard game play
ed by some OF the Colby men. He re-
marked that il was one of the cleanes;
collcI" football games he had ever
witnessed. Captain Sherburne played
a very fast and aggressive game
through' Ut and won the commentator
of all who saw the game. Richardson
also played a good game as did Dwyer
and 1iId
Today's practice will be light but tlIo
team viii be given some hard work
Tuesday and the rest Of the week, The
men returned from the Exeter game in
good condition and all are in good con-
dition to put mp the game of their
lives against the University of Maine
Saturday The presence az the men
who laiI off last Saturday viii make
a great difference with the work of
the team rs they will be- in tho best of
cCndit On after their rest. SO that Colby
will be ;.bl" to have her strongest bunch
of mon in the Orono game Saturday.
barring accidents.
Bates is out OF the championship race
for this wear but Colby feels that she
has chance if she can win over Maine
as she hopes to do. At any rate this
weeks work will be hard one so that
the game at Orono will probably be
one of the best of the season.
Myron F. Berry. 90. called on friends
at the \. 7. O. house over Sunday. Mr..
Berry is employed as an inspector by
| the New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. of Boston. Mass.
Clayton s. Hooper. of the information
nj committee of the Y. NJ. c. A, will
be at Colby some time during the frs!
two weeks of this month. He is en-
gagged in the furthering of Bible study
among college men and mas been very
successful in this work.
| F. H. Rose. eX-'09, was recent Wis
| itnr at the A. T. O. house.
, The parts have been assigned IN tins
farce which is to be given IN connection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
BREAKS 1T "GENrLY."
Man With Little Tact Gives Anxious
Mother Needless Alarm

Little frankie Gilman of Main street
Is cute chap Of a dozen FEARS. He is
the only child Of a widow who very
naturally thinks her boy is about all
'h,re is around. SATURDAY frankie.
with the consent of his m0ther. went
over into Winslow with man we'll
Known to both parent and bow. Short
E before the dinner hour tIe man re-
'ufLed III this city and gOhg direct TO
the Boston Cafe. where The n,otber is
employed as cook said thesa words 70
her: WINS ~
frankie went over to WhS,ow with
mo and when | got ready tOcooe bac,,
could not find him. ] don, know hnt
what he is in the river"
Heal pleasant manner o. commrni-
'atingto the mother the far that he,,
10y doesn't happen to be issight Nat
ufaily enough the frightead notber
kreW sick and faint. Mr. Wsh,m mo
pfletor of the cafe. jumpd into bis
nat and coat and sped ,ar,,ss tho
bridge. He had scarcely h,,o..d the
Mlhslow soil when he t,,nd that
hea,. WASH III ''is Tier. hadn't
"eeh in the river and didst want r.
30 into the river. The SUI r.,.. no,r-
Hs the point overhead Al, rr.,l,;,
Was hungry. He was strs.;,a !, 70,
MS mothers table. But vi. 49,
eht surprise for the moth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
y, CASE OF HARD LUCK.
A Puddle, Firkin Cover and Horse
approves Bad Combination.

A handsome young woman IN a
handsome street costume, An old fam
lily horse, IA puddle in which tloated a
was laid on West Temple street and
the was Sunday forenoon. She was a
bright, winsome representative of the
rural section and she had come in to
attend church. She assisted an elderly
lady to alight from the carriage and
Men started in on the process of an
7. thtrlng the horse to a hitching post.
The post grew out of the puddle. for
the post was tree. That is the only
funny feature of this yarn. She was
isVery carcful not to sonl her garments
tot sine was all ready to drop into the
/ family pew without giving single
touch to her toilet. The elderly lady
st0d conveniently near.
The rope went around the horse s
neck and the clasp was made. The
running end of the halter was being
slipped through a ring in the hitchinS
post Tree when the horse moved. In
drawing one foot out of the puddle the
butter hrkin cover slipped under the
hnof. That settled it for the hoof could
not bc kept iii the air all Of the time.
clear up ii the daiEtily turned hat
RIM Went the water that was not as
clean as one would like for laundry
work, A flush and almost crying spell.
Then the head went proudly aloft and
Where the local belle would have set
out for home, she set out for church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
uu u
Ladies' Niaht.

Tuesday night is to betaqed Ladies'
night" by the Fairfield Lodge, No. 68.
I. o. O. F.. entertainment committee
The event is to take place at the hall
of the lodge. Opel to Odd Fellows and
tneir wives. Rebekahs and the unmar-
riod members of the lodge are allowed
to It. accompanied by a lady friend. A
concert has been arranged. Refresh
me1ts will be served. The odd Fellows
Orchestra. under the leadership Of
Theodore Stevens. will provide music
for the special social time in the din
i,g nal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
A NEW INDUSTRY.
enterprising BostonIans Doing Good
Business In WaterviIIe.

Two young men have been in this
city for several days on Il new errand.
They cam" here from Boston with Il
carload of onions and these they sold
from house to house. disposing of the
lot at f9lr prices and very quickly
ltn the money secured from the sale
on tne onions the young men are pur-
CHASING lard, pork and vinegar bar
rcls which they will ship to Boston and
froA the sale of which they will net
a good sum above travelling expenses.
Just at this time there is great de-
mand for barrels for the apple packers.
Good flour barrels with heads or with
out command - cents and every day IL
farmer or two may been seen going
Gown the street with Il hayrack load of
empty barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Two Children Narrowly Miss Drown
ina In the Sebasticook.

frankie. aged nine, and Lena. aged
WiIGloW, had Il very narrow escape
from death by drowning in the roaring
waters Of the SebaStcook river, just
below the new dam which is under con-
struction. yesterday afternoon The
children accompanied by an older sis
ter. Rosie, Wer" playing about the
tt mpor;iry bridge which is used by the
Wurkmen The boy attempted to drag
the little girl across the bridge. but
Lon" was frightened and in the strug-
sic slipped from the bridge dragging
frankie with her. The boy caught a
projecting piece Of timber to which he
clGn% desperately The little girl was
caught in Tie current and swept rapid
whose name as nearly as could be
learned is Kelley. made a flying leap
int" the stream and assisted the boy
back cato the bridge. The next in
slant he struck down stream after the
little girl and catching up with her.
bore her to the bank about 10 rod
from the bridge. The children were
borne bv bystanders to Il neghborirsy
house. where they We're well cared +, r..
Their heroic rcScuer hurried away
without waiting ful the thanks witch
the chil,iren'S father. who was hurri ed
u summoned To the spot, would liked
to have given MIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

rewarded, for Henry was seen APP
preaching his rented house near the
camp. Henry entered the basement
from the outside, carrying dress suit
case. After a time the deputy hastily
approached the entrance and saw Henry
tuslly engaged in digging up his con-
traband goods. Henry was told that it
was too bad for him To work alone. and
the deputy aided him. Henry was al
lowed to go after the deputy had re-
ceived his promise that he would &"
to Skowhegan on the afternoon train.
Henry has two cases now hanging over
him. having been continued from this
term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The second meeting Of the Past and
Present Club for the season will DC
held Monday afternoon with Mrs
Marcia II. Atkins on Main street. Tie
program for the meeting will consist
of the following interesting items Roll
Call; English items of Interest: Relig-
ion of the Early Britons, Mrs. F'reeland;
English Antiquities, Mrs. Atkins; Con-
version of the SaXons, Mrs. Neal;
Godfrey Chaucer. the Poet of the
Dawn, Mrs Lawry: History to 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Charles Lowe, who arrived here Fri
day. having accompanied the remains
OF James lowe. his father, who died at
St James hospital. kankakee. Ill. as
a result o. a surgical operation. will
leave for :; return home to Buda, ILL.,,
Monday. Since leaving Maine two
years ago, Mr.. Lowe has married and
is in possession Of a large farm Of 40
acres. This year has been the coolest
one on record in that section for years.
Tine apple grape, peach and plum crops
are a failure. Mr.. Lowe has just begun
the harvesting of IS acres of corn and
Sc acres ,ef oats. The principal work
done on the farm is the raising Of cat
tie. hogs and sheep, which are sold by
live weight for the markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The enforcement deputies have been
working overtime in this town for the
last month, but with little success. Sat-
urday noon a capture was made for
which deputy B. F. Towne has long
been anxious, for the man caught had
taun,e1 him and said he was not able
to catch him. Late Thursday night or
early Friday morning Deputy Towne
entered a place of concealnent near
the leg drivers camp on Water street
where he awaited developments, having
an ideal location from which he could
view the residence Of Henry Burgess
and also house owned by Henry on
Water street and situated near the
camp. About noon the deputy was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The regular meeting of the Cecilia
Cluo will be held Monday night. All
those members possessing Chorus of
the Priests from Aida second grand
finale. are requested to bring them. as
Il portion is to be taken up at this
meeting AS there is a car from Wat
crviIie at $50 the rehearsal will COM
mcnce at promptly $50. so as to allow
the Fairfield members time to catch
Ito car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
Deputy shefiG Simpson made

Deputy ShetiT Simpson made a
seizure at thest Maine Central freight
depot Saturday night The goods
taken consisted of. four haf-barrels Of
lager in bulk, one barrel of bottled
lager and one box containing % pinls
If Whiskey. The goods We're marked
for =. administrators 10 a heal gro
gerry sotore Who was absolute ely ig-
norant that they were there. 1t is
quite evident tlSts one has been
making use of his ehame Without his
knowledge The authorities would be
glad to have the real owner come and
claim them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04
LOCAL ITEMS

Waterville citizens will confer ~, 49,
Nv leaving or telephoning items Of n e1i'
interest tC. the Journals Waterviie sax
ter The office is open during the . an,,
In case the editor should BE- out al r n.,r
nm. 81 u'i =, ne .'' ,;, mn - door and
will be found by him in season iei '''
next mornings issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

George Tobey left his home at Fair
field Center Sunday on his return to
tie battieship Missouri, to which he
is assigned During. his twO-years' ser
vice he has advanced from third-class
niachinist to first-class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The Waterville Womefs Assocla-
ton will entertain the Women Lit
erary Club at the Womens Associa-
ton rooms Tuesday evening rom $50
to. 10 o'clock 1t Is hoped that all MEM
.berSs of the Association. who are not
5menbers Of the, club, as well as those
who are. will be present that all may
meet together for a social evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The meeting of the East KennebeC
Pomona Association will be held with
Vassalboro Grange next Thursday. y
member of the Benton Grange has been
appointed committee Of the assOcia-
ton TO arrange for the exhibit of
fruit at the meeting. a delegation
will attend from the local Oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

III The services over the remains OF the
,A1aie Miss Annie Gleason were
8 held yesterday afternoon at
& 0,clock. The burial service Oh
,,Athe Episcopal church was read ny
sRev. George Bruce Nicholson Inc pouy
asras sent to Waltham. Mass, for bur-
I ial 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The Saturday Night Bridge Club has
started its meetings for the winter
season. The meeting Saturday night
was held with Mrs. Louise Newhall on
Lawrence avenue. Refreshments con-
sisting of fruit and confectionery were
served The club roster shows the
names Of eight members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Ms. Z. q. Rice entertained the Va
Eyes Club of Waterville at 6 o'clock
dinner Saturday evening. the occasion
being the celebration of the second
birthday of her daughter Miriam.
Dainty refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Stephen Emerson of Benton who re-
rcived a badly crushed foot as a re-
suit of his cart wheel passing over it,
is now able to move about little with
the aid of crutches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

The schedule in force on the Fairfield
& ShaWmut Road is as follows: Leave
Fairfield at 6. $50 :. 80 s, 9, 10, II, A.
NJ, II. 1890. l. 3, 5. a. ). and every half
hour until s. Then each hour until 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

IT.. James Kennedy Co. went
through here yesterday afternoon ON
their way Ia BANGOR Many frienuS o.
Miss Adelaide Smith were at the sta-
ton to greet her. The company VIII
apLear here next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

AT the regular meeting of Fairfield
Lodge. No. IS. l. Q. o. F.. Monday
night. an important matter. of vital in
terest to the lodge is to be discussed
and decided upon. A full attendance
is earnestly requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Marriage intentions are on ME al
the city clerks Office as foiio"s;
Irving r. Staples and Mrs. Grace NC
Connison. both Of Waterville Orrin
McCollester of Waterville and MISS
Bculah Ware Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

George Wyman of Benton Station
foreman of Il large crew of carpenters
at work on the Somerset Railroad.
came home Saturday bringing his
quota Cf deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Miss CapitOla Totman, who has been
installed as gOverness for a little girl
at Portland, for some time, arrived
home Saturday night for a visit with
her mother, Mrs. F. NJ. Totman on Is
land street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Ami Berry of Benton Station while
at work doing heavy lifting. strained
Il hsament Of his leg and broke a blood
vessel. The limb is much swollen and
ca uses much pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

TIL. Ierpsich"reans held their 'iiird
ass, .utiy at Elks' hall last SATURDAY
e,enir.". attended by large gathering.
The music was by Harlow's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-04

Howard w. Brown. freight claim in
vcstigator of the Maine Central, has
returned To his desk at Portland, after
snendins a short vacation here with his
father