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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The contractors for the building of
the electric road are constructing
camps along the route for the use of
the worllmen. One is at MerriIrs Corner
on the trottinG park and another Just
beyond Potter's bridge in Litchticld.
The grading is already completed from
SatattGs to Days Corner in Nom
mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
James Lotus.

James Lotus passed away at the hos
pitaI Saturday from heart trouble. Mr..
Lotus was born in Ireland about z years
ago and was farmer by occupation. He
enlisted at Algonquin, ILL.,, in Co. X, 15Sd
ILL.,, Jan. 8, 1865, and was discharged at
Memphis, Tenn, Sept. u, 1865. He was
admitted to this Home from Waltham,
Mass, June 13, 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The sale at II. G. Barker Cos. cor
ner store is not of the nashy sort that
is over in a few days. The longer this
sale of seasonab!e fashionable goods
continues the better it is likely to be
patroniZed, as people become convinc-
ed. from seeing the real bargains their
neighbors have purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Matte N. Barnes Of Blue Earth. Me-;
Mrs. II. c. Hooker of Gardiner, Mrs
George H. Bibber and Harold Bibber of
Gloucester, Winnie Davenport of East
land, Texas, Albert B. Curtis of Boston.
Grace A. Simmons and Ella A. Simmons
of Waldoboro and Eugene Sprague of Vi
nalhaven were visitors at the Home Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The following members have been
granted their discharges from the Home:
Jerry Sweeney, alias William Hall, Co X.
list Me-; jackson c. Bickford, Co. H, 18th
n. H.; James H. Hines, Co. F, 4th Me-;
Charles W. Lyon, Co. A, 9Th N. Y: Thorn
as Faulkner a coal HEAVIER on y. S. S.
Princeton: and James A. Gardner, Co. NJ,
18th U. S. 1. spanish War;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The Baptist Society will give another
trolley ride Tuesday evening. A spe-
cial car will leave London Hill at Z
O'Clock p. NJ, and Hallowell a minute
before the regular car. or at 7.0S
O'Clock. The success of the last ride
will mean an equal or increased pat
ronaEe the next. The trip will be to
Winthrop and return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The regular meeting of Sons of Vet
Grams will be held this evening at
Grand Army hall at 7.30 o'clock. All
members are requested to be present
as we wish to act on an invitation
from c. n. Hyde Camp of Bath to par
ticipate in the parade. August Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

eral was largely attended by the many
friends of the deceased. among them
being large delegation from the class
of 1900 of the Gardiner High school.
The floral. tributes were many and
very beautiful. Interment was made
at the Sampson cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Clay Marshal DonOvan's new resi-
dencc is well along toward completion.
The contract for plumbing for this
house, also the bath room for the Page
residence on Lincoln street has been
let tn j. w. Church e. Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The first logs to be run through the
locks this year were put through Sat
urday. The logs were for the pulp mill
and the work of piling them for winter
use will be commenced at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Old Orchard yesterday morning had II
cars when it passed through this city
and every one was full. About so tick
cts were sold from the Gardiner office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The party of Brazilian GypsieS
which was in this city and in some
trouble a short time ago, has met
trouble again i'll Calais on the charge
OF trespassing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

A bouncing 10-pound girl arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Snow Fuller. 5 Lincoln street, Saturday
morning. Mother and daughter are do
ing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

but now of Bangor. was in Gardiner
Saturday with his automobile. He had
taken party from Bangor to Bath
and was on his return to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. II. e. Dodge and son, who have
been visiting Mrs. Dodge's father,
Chas. Stevens. at Pleasant Pond, re-
turned Saturday to their home in New
buryport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The $3.50 ladies' shoe Cusick & Lin
coin advertise should attract lots of
attention and commend itself to the
good judgment of all who appreciate u
faultleSS shoe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. F. c. Moore of Randolph left
Saturday for Il visit with friends in
Waterville. While in that city she will
enjoy an automobile ride to Poland
Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Several Hallowell people took in the
Old Orchard and Lakeside excursions
Sunday but the Eastern Steamship
Cos. trip around Swan Island was the
most popular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

George J. Page. sergeant of Co. D, has
been promoted to captain, vice Michael
j. Coleman. deceased. John G. Lord, late
Co. I, I'D Mass. Inf, has been appointed
sergeant vice Geo. j. Page, promoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

S. S. Gemsbok: Fergus Barry, late Co. l.
1st Pa. l.. A., and Prince E. Dunifer, late
Co. d. 18th Me, have been dropped from
the rolls of this Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. Snead and Mrs. Blackdcn, who
have been visiting Mrs. John Wight,
returned yesterday to their homes in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
GOOD f %
RESULTS vE al
Carmel, Me-, Ieo6.

. SsS 0AS'S 1YOOs
We have used Il. F." Atwood's
5itters in our family for twenty years
u more, always with good results"
Yours truly, Mrs. Cyrus Wilson.
When good health reigns in the fam
~. happiness is supreme. The IL. F."
Atwood's Bitters are the ideal family
'emedy, because they are absolutely safe,
sure and reliable in their medicinal &C
ion. 35c. at druggists,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Mary Coughlin of Halloweil sang
in the choir yesterday in place Of Mrs
Will c. Atkins of Gardiner. who is enjoy
ing a short trip to Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs, G. T. Haley left yesterday for
Waipole TO spend 4 week with her hus-
band, who is superintendent Of the
American Ice Company at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The celebration of the 18th birthday
anniversary of Miss Ethel Roosevelt
was the occasion Saturday night of a
fancy costume dance at the Roosevelt
summer home at Sycamore Hill. About
% of the young friends of the Roose-
welt family participated in the festivi-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

s. y. Glazier of MedfOrd passed Sat
urday and Sunday at CobbosseccOntee,
where his family are enjoying the va
cation season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Helen Mitchell. who has been
visiting Miss NJ. +. Douglass i'm West
Gardiner. returned Saturday to her
home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

DIR. and Mrs. Walter Scott arrived
Sunday from FitChburg. and are visit
ing Mrs. Henry Mounton at Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest l.. Fuller and
daughter, Beatrice. returned Saturday
from an outing at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

A special meeting of Gardiner Grange
VIII he held this evening. All members
are requested to he present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss May Atkins. who has been
making visit with her brother, Hon.
Will c. Atkins. returned Saturday to
her home in Kcnnebunkport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Helen Clarke, who has been
visiting in Marblehead and other places
In that vicinity for several weeks, ar
rived home Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. VIM. Weeks. who has been Wis
iting her former home in Litchfield. re-
turned Saturday to her home in New
Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Mabellc L. Beck and Miss Zela
May Brigham of Auburn arrived Sat-
urday to be the guests Of Edward Jor-
dan, Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Anderson and Latin. BARRIERS, ex-
pect to be in possession of their new
quarters in the Spaulding block today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Esther X. Laiten returned to
her home at LivermOre Falls Satur-
day, after a three-weeks' visit among
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Edith G. Fales of Thomaston
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. N. B
Foster, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

One drunk was before the police
court Yesterday morning and he was
allow ed to go on payment of the GUS
tomary fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

H. S. Earle of Detroit. Mich, is in
the city on business in connection with
the North Wayne Tool CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Prof. Theme pleased the music lovers
with a fine concert yesterday. Mr.. Maze
LEWIS piccolo solo, Scenes That Are
Brightest" from Mauritania" was fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

William Hutchinss went to Greene
Saturday, where he will visit his
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Tenney of
East WalpOle, Mass, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X Tilden, Page
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. George Morrelt left Saturday for
her home i'm HoultOn. after visit
with relatives i'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs, Fred II. Fuller and brother,
Walter Dale, and party will go to
Squirrel Island today for an outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. Houghton and two children ar
rived on the boat Saturday Tor Il visit
at Benjamin Aliens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Adjourned meeting CT the First Uni
versalist parish in the Vestry at AZ
o'clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. Oakman F
Glidden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Freda Evans of WHITEHEAD. Miss
Mildred and Miss Beatrice Spur of NAL
den were visitors at the Home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

BY recent change at the telephone
exchange line No So has been changed
to No. 136. The journal number for
HallOwell is 1866
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

r. c. Heal of Norway, who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

William DESMOND. who is employed
at Waterville for the time being. was
at his home in this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Fred McCausland and Fred Day
spent Sunday with Mr.. McCausIand's
family at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Emma Ray arrived here from
Boston Saturday for 4 visit with Mrs.
II. ii. E;ldridGc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Eben Spillcr Of IIavcrhill returned
home Sunday. after Il visit with rela-
tiveS in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Il. Clay arrived
Saturday evening and are the guests
Of Chas. u. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. John Dixie and daughter Kath-
leen, of MelroSc, are the guests of
Mrs. +. w. Rafter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. Austin of Rich
mond were visiting relatives and
friends in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Rena Merrill went to Pembroke
Saturday. where she will make a visit
with Miss Pattengall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

tMrs. Wilbur Sproul and fanny are
enjoying a season of rest at Oiu W.
chard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
Funeral Of Late Jessie e. Tueker-

The funeral of the late Jessie z.
Tucker was held yesterday afternoon
from her late home in West Gardiner.
Rev. L. H. Clarke officiating. The fun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The barge Nishning, finished Satur-
day discbarging a cargo of coal for F.
). Wingatc and will be lowed back
to Brooklyn light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Michael Cotter. James Nally and George
w. Allen are on passes to New York
City, Stoughton and Boston, respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. Oliver of Norwood, Mass. is the
guest of Mrs. +. c. Moore at her home
In Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Bertha Carpenter of New York
Is the guest of Mrs. III. +. Lawton in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. Palmer and child. who have
been visiting Mrs. Houston. returned
yesterday to their home in Salem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Patrick J. Kennedy returned to the
Home yesterday from furlough to Pitts
field, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Walter Dale of Boston was the guest
OF his sister, Mrs. Fred II. ruler
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

William H. Lane, who has been on n
furlough to Salem, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

George II. Andrews of Midway.
Mas, is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. 5.
w. Andrews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

The steamer Wiwurna arrived here
last evening and fhis morning will take
Q happy boat-lo1d Of humanity down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

William Smith is assisting at the
American Express Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Rev. w. r. Livingston is enjoying
his annual vacation in Boston and
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Albert ]. Whipple has reported for duty
from an extended furlough to Woonsock-
ct, II. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Maud Cults arrived home Sat
urday from d visit at Beverley, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

DR.. Bragdon passed Sunday with his
father at White Rock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Miss Lydia Sherburne left Saturday
for a visit with friends in Sanford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

THE Y. w. C. T. u, will meet witt
Miss Louise Perry this Afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

William Carey has returned to thu
Home from a furlough to Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

HALLOWELL.

C. F.. Tayntor Of New York Is in
the city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

James Towne of Purdyville. 19-year.
old boy, died Sunday at Manchester, N.
H, at the residence of A. G.. Purdy. Of
lock Jaw resulting from wound caused
by the explosion of blank cartridge on
Independence day. zsk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

river in the shape of the Bradstreet
excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs. Charles Babb of Lynn is the
guest of relat in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

Mrs X. NJ. Jarvis Of Maiden is the
guest of her niece, Miss Victoria Tyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
. GARDINER.
Telephone 63-3.

Miss Ruth Whitney left yesterday
for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15

told this second volume SERIES which makes book
Of 432 pages with eight full page illustrations by L. Brdgman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-15
RAYMOND BENSON AT. .KRAMP-

TON, by Clarence B. Burlcigh. Second
volume Of the Raymond Benson Series. In
this book Raymond Benson and Ned Grover
who figured SO prominently in ''The Camp
on Letter K, go to famous country acad-
envy among the New Hampshire hills to pre-
pare for college. Their life and adventures
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-23
AROUND THE COUNTY.

Harry Vinal. formerly of Hallowell,
is now at the Smith Farm lumber camp
near Kinec filling the position of COM
pany clerk and keeper of general
stores. There are 25 men in the camp.
only five Of whom speak English. The
camp is eight miles from Birch Point,
the northern terminus of the Somerset
extension.
The portable stone crushing plant
and two steam rollers in use in build
ing Augustus system of rural roads
the past summer. has been moved to
Hallowell and will be stored in the old
Lord stone sheds for the winter.
A valuable horse was drowned at
South Gardiner Thursday afternoon.
The morse. which belonged to the South
Gardiner Lumber Co. backed off the
wharf into the river with a load Of
lumber. Workmen attempted to rescue
the animal and got him partly out of
tie water. when one hOof caught in the
bride iE such way as to pull the
horses head under water.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-23
NEWS NUGGETS.

There was q large attendance Thurs
day at the Horse Show at Madison
Square Garden. New York. Reginald
Vanderbilt, Alfred G. Vanderbilt.
Judge Moore Of Chicago. Miss Bedford
Of Brooklyn and Clarence G. Watson,
competed for the chief honors of the
day
Declaring that it's investigation of
great abuses in the making and award
ing of city contracts; that the city has
lost more than 100000 through alleged
negligence and misadminstration by
contracts which have come under its
investigation, and submitting the re-
port Of it's investigators to the district
attorney and particularly drawing his
attention to two former members or
the city council, with reference to GER
tain city contracts, the Finance Com
mission of Boston which for some
months has been examining into mat
ters pertaining to the finances of the
city, Thursday night issued its report
comprising nearly 5000 words.
The Aero Club Of New England was
Incorporated with 81 members Thurs
day night at Boston, making the 24t1l
anniversary of the first ascent of man
in Il balloon. Mayor Fitzgerald and
the governors of the six New England
states are made honorary members of
the club, and Lee Stevens, the balloon
ist, is the aeronauticaI engineer of tine
club who will conduct ascensions for
the members The club designated
Pittsiield as it's official ascension
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-23
A FINE GIFT.
(Continued from Page One.)

several inches OF clay. BESIDES being
drained the grade Of the field viii be
raised about two feet. All OF the
trenches will be about foot deep and
on a slope, so that the water will drain
off. In the trenches the tiling will be
placed and then rocks thrown on. Dur
ing the winter considerable sand and
gravel will be spread over the field so
that by the time baseball begins In the
spring the field will be about two feet
higher. The surveying on the field has
already been done by some Of the senior
civil engineers and the construction Of
the trenches will begin Saturday. The
work wiAgbe done under the direction
Of s. ]. EArrell.
The students in the Forestry course
have been working Of late to form a
Forestry Association and at the last
meeting. definite action was taken in
regard TO a constitution and bylaws.
The following officers were elected:
President, s. y. Lock. '0S; vice presi-
dent. B. l.. Roberts. '09; secretary. l..
+. Pike, 'O9; treasurer. S. S. Lockyer,
'O9; executive committee. B. A. Chand-
Ter 'Oa, r. J. Smith 'O8, r. B. Cruick-
shank 10.
The object Of the association is to
make the course more complete and to
secure lectures from men prominent in
forestry work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1907-11-23
EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE.
Boiler Blows Up at Planning Mill Near
Norfolk.

Norfolk. Va. Nov. 22.-Five men
were killed and another fatally injured
in q boiler explosion at planning mill
No. 9 at the John l.. Roper Lumber
Company, at GilLlertOn, on the South
ern Eranch of the Elizabeth river.
Six other workmen who were about
the mill VIXEN the explosion occurred.
We're slightly injured, but their wounds
are not serious enough to necessitate
going to hospital.
The explosion came without warning.
and the entire mill is Il wreck. The
whole community felt the shock. Sew
eral persons narrowly missed death by
being struck by pieces Of material
which were hurled hundreds Of feet
by the force Of the explosion.
Some of the killed We're terribly man.
gled. Surgeons from Norfolk and
Portsmouth were rushed to the mill
immediately after the explosion.
No cause is assigned for the ex-
plOsion Of the boiler. which was sup
posed to be in good condition. All Of
those killed except DOZier had families
ard lived at Gilmerton.