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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

The following members have been
granted passes: Nicholas Howard. Mi
chael McMahon, John H. Nicholson.
VI alter Bailey. Timothy j. Powell and
VIM. H. Edmunds. to Boston; David l..
Jewett to Waterville: John Giiogly to
Lowell: Thos. J. Bennett and Frank l..
Gage to Lewiston: John 2. Feachey and
Chas L. Harmon to Portland: Michael
Carroll t. Raymond, n. H.; Melvin
Welch TO Lynn: Sebra L. Blake to Bel
fast: Harris Lenfest to Union; and Chas.
r. Andrews to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
| meeting win be held with Mrs. Resell
at tht parsonage. April 4th

Rehearsals are being held for the
rendition of the Sacred Cantata "The
Crucifiction'' to be given at the Free
Baptist church Thursday evening.
March 2Sth, under the auspices of the
music committee of the Free Baptist
church. This cantata is to be given
under the direction Of DR.. +. a. Porter.
with Ernest r. Hill Of Garland, late OF
Philadelphia. who is widely known i'm
musical circles and Miss Villa Phelan
of this town, as soloists. There will be
a large chorus of mixed voices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
John Curran.

The local aerie of Eagles was notified
Saturday noon that John Curran, one
of the charter members, dropped dead
Saturday morning in Newport, Me-,
where he was employed in the wooden
mills. He was a native Of Providence
and his people there were notified He
is the first member of Skowhegan Aerie
to die. His age was 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs. Harry Brown left Saturday for
Portland. where she went to remain
for a few days with her husband, who
went to Portland Friday to have an OPP
Grafton performed for appendicitis. He
Il; at DR.. Kings private hospital, where
the operation was performed Saturday.
The operation was not considered seri-
Gus and it is hoped that he will soon be
able to return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
Holy Week At ST. Marks.

The following il the revised list Of
services for Holy Week at st. Mark S
church G1piscopaD Center street:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at
4.30 F. NJ. Even Song.
Monday and Thursday at $50 A. NJ
Mathis and HplF Eucharist.
Good Friday st 10 A. NJ. Mathis and
altar service: 30 p. NJ Even Song.
Easter Even 4.30 +. NJ. Even Song
and Holy B9 ptism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
Tainted Meat At Leavenworth,

One death resulted Sunday among the
900 ola soldiers at the National Soldiers
Home at LeavenwOrth. Kas.. who wer
poisoned Saturday by eating tainted
hash. The victim was William j. Cook.
aged 81 years. a member of the 18th Mis-
souri, Cavalry. A widow at Mexico. Mo,
survives. About 70 of the veterans ara
still in serious condition. but il is not
thought any of these will die. The ma
jority OF the others made i'll have recov-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

There was good attendance at the
meeting of the Wonlan's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the Pleasant street
Methodist church Sunday afternoon.
The subject of the NEE ting was The
Island World" and the paps RS read at
the meeting We're very int, 'esting and
instructive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

The Central Maine Theological Cir
Gle will hold its regular monthly meet
ing at the Watervile Public Library
building at 10 O'Clock this morning. An
essay on ''The Conflict Between the
Church and State in France will be
delivered by Rev. f. c. Whittemore, D.
D., pastor of the First Baptist church
Of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Announcement was made in the evan
galical churches Sunday that the will
be q union meeting in the First Bap-
fist church Friday evening, on the oc-
casion of Good Friday. 1t is expected
that there will be Il large attendance of
the converts at the recent meetings. as
well as others who attended the meet
ings of the Bowler Green mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Wills a. Bailey and George II. Burns
were in WaterviIle for the afternoon
Friday. They represented Parmenas
Encampment of this town and met the
olhcr committees from other encamp-
ments in this district To make arrange
ments for a district meeting to be held
in Wateryillc next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
PAPER ON DR.. VAUGHAN
Abstract of Interesting Article o.
Famous HalIowell Man.

Tie feature of the regular March
meeting of the Maine Historical soci-
ETY.. held in Portland last week. was an
exceeding interesting paper on Ut.
Bcujamin Vaughan. LID, of Halo
well. by George s. Roweii OF the Port
Land Advertiser Mr.. Rowells paper
WAS III part as follows:
DIX. BENJAMIN VAUGHAN, Lib
Patriot. soldier and diplomat, MEM
Der of the English Parliament ant
friend of America. one of the early
settlers of HaIlowell. Maine, who
rendered valuable services in ne5o-
tating the Paris Treaty Of l'S3.
Tho fine old Vaughan mansion,
standing in Hallowell today as sub
NantI;ll as when built over Il hundred
years ago, is one of the most notable
and beautifully situated of the many
historic houses that make the kenne-
bee river renowned in our early MS
tory. and calls up many pleasant re-
membranes of DIR. Benjamin Vaughan
and his brother Charles, who were Tvs
first occupants. DIR. Vaughan was II
his time the magnate of the place
beloved for his wide bcnevolence arc
distinguished for his services in neSo'
tiating the treaty of peace with Sire;i'
Britain. BY his character he gave
healthy tone to the society of his day
and his memory will long be cherished
by the city he helped to found.
He was born in Jamaica in l'ol ah'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

A wcll-attendCd meeting for men was
held in the hall of the Watervilie So
city Union in Eden block Saturday
evening. The meeting was addressed
by jefferson G. Smith. State secreta ~
OF The Young Mems Christian sAssocia-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Palm Sunday was generally oaserv-
ed by all the churches. either with
special ritualistic exercises or music,
or else with reference in sern- on or
lesson to the triumphal entry into
Jerusalem Next Sunday is Easter,
which falls a little earlier than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

George +. Vosc of Vose & Luques.
returned Saturday from a business trip
to Boston, his visit being cut short by
an attack Of laryngitis. Mr.. Vose ex-
poets to be entirely recovered in a few
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr. ard Mrs. Welcome Reed enter
tanned the Whist Club last Wednesday
evening. The first prize for ladies was
won by Mrs. Fred Moody, first Cor gem
tlemen was won by Harry Reed. The
BOBBY prizes went to Mrs. Perley
Brown. and Herman Hyson. An
oyster supper was served by the host
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Captain and Mrs. Pridham, who are
in charge Of the Salvation Army here
announce that in the future there will
be meetings nightly with the excep-
ton of Monday and a special meeting
at :, T.. NJ. Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Charles w. Lemont, who is in the en-
ploy of the New England Telephone &
Telegraph Co. in Massachusetts. is in
town. called here by the death of his
grandfather. the late Silas S. Lemont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

J. T.. u. burlington. che HI. tie
Iiallowoll House Tor Il nur:Ib,r ~ year.,
ia: given w his position and d",'i he'd 10
abandon hotel work. lie has h,,n en-
gagged aS CORK at Skillins m"i'.Vt "nG
enters upon lis ntW dut.CE tor -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Alice ToZier left Saturday for
Wayne, where she will pass the next
two weeks with her grandparents, Mr..
ard Mrs. George ToZier She was ac-
companied by her friend, Miss Phyllis
Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Important rehearsal of the Baseball
N,instrels Wednesday, evening ut X.
~ =. hall. STicilets for the fair hav'!
been issued and as miGht be expected
are meeting with a ready sale. Ticket
may be secured in any quantity oi
Andrew; Bros store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

There was Il lively runaway at thc
Maine Central station Saturday morn
ing, when a horse that had been quiet
ly enough, took fright at locomotive
and made bolt down College avenue.
The animal was stopped without any
G1rO1op
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Eallowol members OF Gardiner
Grange arc requested to be present al
the meeting tonight. The question Tor
discussion: Resolved That New Eng
land Offers rs Good Opportunities TO
the Young Farmer as Any Portion %
the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Tho officers Of the Samantha Clup
elected al the last meeting ana ommil-
ted from recent item in the journal
are: Mrs. Walter Poor, Augusta, presi-
dent: MIS-. j. u. Nutting, jr, vice.
president and Mrs. Aaron Norton sec
rotary and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

iii" regular meeting Of the Pilgrim
Fathers will be held Tuesday with
Clorencc Barber. Sc Lincoln street. 1t
is necessary that al the officers should
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

At the Free Baptist church next
Friday evening Rev. q. Z. Owen OF
Waterville. one of the secretaries of the
Civic League, will deliver an address
The evening will be observed as an
Neal Dow memorial and Or. T.. C.
Bryant has charge of arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Palm Sunday was observed at the
Catholic church Sunday with appropri-
ate services. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with palms and other
floral decorations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Rev. Luther L. Mckenncy "f I,.'ii.5
ton occupied the pulpit OF the lnivcr-
aalist church Sunday, completing :;
series Of most Interesting sermon
which have been delivered daring II:
s"inurn here on account ~ Legislative
.I.,ti,u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

ID. ". Hilton of the National Home
ana q. Il. Hunnrwcil Of Augusta We're
the guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyndon j.. Chapman of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

At a recent meeting of the Metho-
dist Ladies Aid Society at the home of
Mrs. l.. L. Fitzgerald, among other
matters OF business ii was voted to Sc
cure the Grange hall if possible in
which to serve dinners and suppers to
the public on Fourth OF July. The next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
SOUTH GARDINER,

Ernest Burwell is on visit to his
father and uncle at Arlington Heights,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

inclusive. close Friday for a vacation
Of two weeks. The Grammar and the
High schools will close for a vacation
Of the same length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Augustus Often, the Temple street
baker. was in Skowhegan Saturday the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Warren futile at
the Skowhegan House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

a business meeting Of the Y. w c.
r.. e., viii lie held at the h"mc of Miss
auth Eittrc.Gr Tuesday evening. All
members are requested to BE- present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Mildred Brown has entered thu
employ of the Clukey & Libby Co. a
WatcrVilic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Mimic Gibson has accepted q
position in the millinery department of
II. Q. Files. and will enter the store
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs. Dana a. Yates and daughter OF
Greenville are the guests Of Mrs. Yates
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Van +. Beedle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

GuStavus II. Long. resident of Bos-
ton, has been admitted to the Home and
assigned t. Go. II. His service was in
Co. f. 1st Me. Sharpshooters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
FAIRFIELD.

n. G. Dcla1pstcr of Herkimer. n. Y,
was the guest of friends here over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
PITTSFIELD.

DR.. Genevieve Gustin was a passen-
ger for Boston Saturday on profes-
sional business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Iva Gould Of Saco, arrived in
town Saturday. called by the death of
her grandmother. the late Mrs.
Wealthy r. Gould
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Daisy Goodwin was the guest
Of her brother, Louville Goodwin, Sat
urday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Bert s. Gregory Of Rockland is visit
ing ut ". .. Farringtons for a few
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr.. ana Mrs. Ira Haskell after pas
sing two weeks III Massachusetts, re-
termed home last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

\ sociable at the Methodist church
will hc held this evening for the mem
bers of the Sunday school and a few
invited friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs. John Young and children, who
have been living here for some time
left Saturday for Portland, where they
viii reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

John Spencer will leave today fol
Boston. where he will remain for a few
days OH business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs, u. n. Wren left Saturday for
Portland where she will visit for a
few weeks with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Arthur Casey is in town with hi:
gasoline engine saving wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

William Bophy. who has been on AZ
extended fu1loueh II Paterson. y. j.. ha.
returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
NATIONAL HOME.

Jacob Spanagcl reported Saturday from
an extended furlough to New York CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Horatio Harrington with his friend
Il. S. Gregory, passed the day Monday
at ToguS and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Harlow's Orchestra furnished the mu-
sic for welI-patronized social dance
in Knights of Columbus hall Saturday
evening. Z 49, =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

John ". Rac Il has been readmitted to
the Home and token to TIE hospital for
treatment. lie served in CO. f. Sd ana
Sth Vi Ills residence was Wliiamstown.
Vt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Ebcn Young of Liberty was the guest
Of Leroy Starctt last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Roland r. Stinneffrd of Branch Mills
formerly the proprietor of the Bay
View. was in the city Saturday on bus
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

The regular meeting of Waterville
Lodge No. 81. l. o. q. T.. will be hello
in HAYDEN hall this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
SOUTH CHINA.

A,!ah and Ruth Mosher passed sun
day with their parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs. George E. Besford. who has been
the guest for week of her sister, Mrs.
I. F. Wellman, has returned to her
home in Damariscotta Mills. ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
HALLOWELI..

George Harmon Of Jefferson is the
guest of J. ". WAitticr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Mary c. Pollard, a teacher il
the public schools in Hampton. \. H.
arrived Saturday to. pass the vacation
with her father and sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. C.ogan of Boston
left Sunday for their home, after a Wis
il with Watcrville friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. harrington were in
Augusta FRIDAY on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer G. Collins of Bos'
ton. who have teen visiting Waterviilt
friends for several days, returned home
SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs Fred Farwcll Of Riverside is
visiting her two daughters. Mrs. Guy
Hall and Mrs. George Starrett. for q
CouI le of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Florence Hammond. one Of the
teachers in the town schools. left Sat
urday for her home in Eliot to pass
the vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
SKOWHEGAN.

Miss Una Robinson is very sick with
bronchitis at her home on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Gle. Ladies Of the Grand Army, will
give a reception to the Circle Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
WATERVILLE.

Mrs. Frank Rollins is op fortnight s
visit with relatives in Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Pinkham made {
trip to Lewiston Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Agnes Fuller is visiting at hel
home in oxford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
WINTHROP.

Miss Lucy Carr is visiting relatives
III Mt Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Phillip Gugarty has reported for duty
from an extended furlouSh to Waltham
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Mrs Hattie II. Webb of Auburn is thu
guest of her sister Mrs. Henry Cannon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Mermie Miller Of Swansea
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Miss Della Foss Of Skowheean was
TIE guest of her sister, Mrs. Augusta:
Thompson. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Warren Miller of Weeks Mills wa
in WaterIille on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25
GARDINER LODGE DIRECTORY.

HERMoN LODGE, NO. 80, f. G A. M.
Special communication at Masonic Hall,
Tuesday evening. Mar. -. at ..%l Work
in lie +. y. Degree. SojOurninS broth
ron cordially invited.
JAMES +. RAGLEY. w NJ.
JAMES NJ. LARRABEE, Sec.
SatmOntueStf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

The past officers of w. S. Heath Cir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

Rclph Parker is at home from Bow
doin College and is visiting his parents.
DR.. and Mrs G. G. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-25

All the grade schools from I to VIII
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
NO CITIZEN
DECLINES
Says Joe Cannon About PreSI-
Dental Nomination But He
Is Not Looking for Il
Associated Press.

Associated Press
New York, Aug. 2s.--speaker Jo-
seph Cannon, OF Illinois, is quoted
as saying in an interview in reply
to questions regarding his possible
candidacy for the presidency;
mo citizen ever declined the
nomination or over will. would
rather contribute to making the noxt
session OF congress q success so that
my party will deserve and win sue
cess In 1908, than TO have the pres
idency rendered me on golden
SLAYER,
Victory Depends on Congressman.
Nov | want to make this point
n congress does not act wisely at its
next session, II II is not actuated by
calmnesS and patriotism and II 1t
makes great mistakes and fails to
meet the approval Of the reason
ing American public there will not
be much use for tho election of del
egates at the next national conyen-
ton OF the Republican party.
People Are Not Talking Politics.
I'm the great masses they are not
talking politics now, they sre busy.
Their ambition is to see that nothing
is done to make them idle. This
country Is prosperous II would be
crime II congress- should do any
thing at tbis time to upset business
Iand N might make sych uisiakeH 4
Ihaif a dozen ways.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
WIFE is the
BETTER HALF"
Special to Daily Panhandle,

WAtonga, Okla, Aug. 25.-Tom
Ferguson, Watsons red headed ex-
governor editor and present candi-
date for congress from this district.
has a wife who Is an even more
competent statesman than he is.
What is more Mr.. Ferguson knows
Il and shamelessly admits the truth
of the charge, During the heat oil
the campaign a political adversary
insinuated that Mrs. Ferguson sup
piled a goodly portion Of the gray
matter used in furthering the po
litical ambitions of the Watonga
editor, and declared that she was faI
more competent to represent Okla
homa in congress than her husband
Ferguson promptly admitted his gull
and declared that this was the only
charge made against him during the
campaign that had been substantl
ated
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-29
TEXAS Will
MISS MORRIS
Head Of Great Packing CON-
pa0y Had Big Holdings
In The State

Nelson Morris will be missed by
the cattlemen all over the South
west" said \. S Stinnett, this aft
ernoon IN speaking OF the death OF
tho head OF the great packing plant
81 which he IS the representative IN
this territory = knew that Mr..
Morris had been sick for some time
but the first news of his death came
Yesterday In the Daily Panhandle,
Il suppose that 100000 would
not more than cover Nelson Nor
ris' investment in Texas land and
cattle. He had great ranch Of
about 100000 acres north Of Big
Springs, ranch on the Southern
Pacific near Alpine, and one on the
lower plains Polled Angus cattle
we're his hobby and he introduced
a great many fine black cattle into
Texas He has been a frequent Wis
itor in West Texas for the last ten
wears and was we'll known to the
cattlemen- He made II q point to
learn the business and to hear tho
problems Of the livestock industry
al first hand. There was no other
man high In the packing trade who
had such complete understanding
OF actual conditions in hog raising,
the cattle and sheep industry and all
allied subjects
"In the employ of his company
are $4,000 men and Nelson Morris
hipeeif was probably the richest ii
all the packers He was the first
10 establish the packing business on
the modern footing. He owned at
the time of his death plants In ST.
Joe, East ST. Louis, Chicago and
Kansas City His new plant al Kan.
sas City Is the largest and considered
the most complete In the world Mr.
Norris was personally liked and was
the most popular of all the big pack
ing men His business will 80 on
without interruption ind his 1.-TWO
sons who are Independently OF enor
nous wealth will take up full au
thority."