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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

The adjourned hearing in the s'arch
ana seizure case Of James Bailey at
whose residence on Water street the
notice seized some whiskey Saturday
evening Juno / was held at the munich
nal court "Wednesday forenoon. the de-
PENDANT being represented by NJ. r.
Sawtellc. 1t was claimed in the de-
fence that the liquor belonged 10
another party who had been one OF
three who had sent away and
bought the liquor. and that the Jug
seized contained his share. The pres
cnce of the liquor in the house where
it was found was explained by the
statement that the alleged owner OF II
rooDed at one house and took his
meals at the house where the liquor
was found, and that he had been CIV
on permission to keep it there hecause
tho lady whore he roomed did not want
i IN the house. Several witnesses
were heard and the decision of the
court was reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

When there is any shopping weather
and shoppers are on the street, it is
quite surprising to know how the vol
ume Of trade rolls up in Russell &
Weston Co.'S. This is the natural
result one would expect who is aware
of the magnitude and variety of this
immense stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Frederick Hamlin Of this city, who
went to Squirrel Island for the season
several weeks ago, is in the city :nr q
day or two for the purpose of securing
furniture for the now Tower cottage
which he recently purchased at the
island. His many friends will be glad
to learn that his health has improved
greatly under the influence of the sea
air
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

The 21st annual convention of II" York
county w. {. r. u. opened at kenncbunN
Tuesday The morning session was de-
voted to reading Of reports and appoint
ing Of committees. At the afternoon
mcctinC Miss Anna Gordon gave the ad-
dress Memorial services were conducted
Nv Mrs. Elizabeth Manson. Mrs. Sophia
Harvey spoke on school savings banks
At the evening session the national pres
idcnt. Mrs l.. NJ y. Stevens, addressed
tie convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

The Maine Centrars mason crew is
at work in the lower freight yard be-
low the Rincs hill crossing, making ex-
tensive repairs on the standpipc which
is located at that point. The pit under
the standpipc had been injured by the
* n5t and a new ouo IF brick is being
nut in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

The members of Abenaki Council
X. G., are making preparations for a
dancing assembly to be given at
Woodmen's hall on Tuesday evening,
June Is, and which they intend to
make one Of the most enjoyable oc-
CasionS of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

A special meeting Of the creditors Of
Jacob T. Slosberg Of Gardiner was
held at the office Of the rcforco in
bankruptcy for kcnncbcc county
Wednesday forenoon, at which several
witnesses were examined, but as it
was desired that more witnesses
should appear before the referee the
meeting WAS again adjourned to a
later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Logs were running over the <enne-
bee dam yesterday in large numbers
being a portion of a lot which were
piled up river last fall by the Augusta
Lumber Co. The crew had been put
ting the logs into the water for some
time. but those which came along
yesterday were the first that had been
turned over the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Ralph NJ. Brann Of this city has
purchased Of VIII l.. Hilton the prop
crty recently purchased by that gentle
man at a Green street. Mr. Brann
will DO quite an amount Of work in
improving the place in which will be
included the laying of hard wood
floors, and will make it into a first
class tenement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Hon. John A. Spear of West
Gardiner, former member of the board
of county commissioners for Kennebec
county, was in the city yesterday on
matters of business and attended the
railroad hearings at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Herbert a. Moses. the South WIndham
yo,n:; man who. together with DIR. c. o.
files. was indicted by the last grand jury
on the charge Of abortion in having caus-
Cd the death Of Louise Holt, gave bail
in tho superior court at Portland Wednes~
day morning in the sum Of $1,000 for his
appearance at tie September term Of
court to which time his case has been
continued. Or. Files gave bail in the
sum Of $-oc0 at tie first Of the term for
his appearance at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Shcplcy Camp Of Portland this morn
ing, a trolley ride to Togus and i'm
spcction of the National Home this
afternoon, and the encampment will
close with a campfire and installation
of officers at 7.30 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

Train No. 10. which goes east from
Augusta at 3.25 p. NJ, was over an
hour late yesterday afternoon, the de-
lay being due to one car of an extra
freight train which was off the irons
at Harwards crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

---
At the conclusion of the forenoon
session recess was taken until
o'clock in the afternoon. The attcn-
dance at the session was large and the
interest shown in the proceedings in
Dictated that the members Of the Maine
Division are awake to the objects OF
the order, and earnest in their further
ance.
The attendance at the afternoon scs-
sion vas also large. the address of
welcome was t. have been delivered
~ Mayor Plaisted, but owing to the
inability of that gentleman to he pres
cnt on account Of illness. the honors
Of the occasion were attended to hy
President William ]. Skchan of The
Board of Aldermen. President Skclan
spoke briefly and to the point, but his
remarks were full Of feeling ana were
greeted with generous applause. He
spoke as follows:
IN the absence Of the mayor of our
good city the pleasant duty is mine to
hid you welcome in behalf Of all cur
citizens. we appreciate your coming
ana shall regret your departure. This
is the Capital CITY of our Grand old
state Of Maine, ana III more senses
than ono il is your city Here came
your fathers more than AZ years ago.
They came here as young men from
our cities. villages and farms. From
this city i'll the prime of their manhood
they went to the front to dp battle Tor
thn cause Of the nation.
"ThiS organization has n grand OBJ
ioct in serving to pcrp"tuatC the mCln-
orv Of tie mon Who in her time Of need
were their culIntrys SlviOrs and gave
To you and me a united republic OF
which tho world may well he proud.
Your ORGANIZATION Will continue the
memory Of the war. ana :" long as the
Sons remain the fathers shall not be
forgotten.
"'Thc CaIital city is YOURS ana Y"1l
should fecl at nome within it's gates.
May YOUR stay nc pleasant ana ne
conference proiit1hle. We nope tllat
Won will like us SO we'll that YOU Will
sometime return. Again, in the namc
If or absent mayor, who were nc mere,
v.ouId address YOU in eloquent words
and in behalf of all our good people
I hid Won welcome. Tho Toys ~ III"
citv Of Augusta, the Capital city oil
Maine. are yours. Use them ana use
Us. | thank you"
,rbc raport Of tho committee on
credentials was presented and Showed
tl,ot thn number of delegates pres
n 10 127. ana THAI Of tho - camps III
GOOD standing in the DIVISION every
onn WAS represented with thC exception
nr Chcrrvficld and East Sullivan INC
number 81 mclnhors of TIC order pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06
25th ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Falls. "a charter members, mustered
May %, 1907. by J. V. Division Com
mander w. Herbert Mccain.
All Of these camps have fine per-
sonnet and give every evidence of long
life and steady growth.
But one camp has surrendered its
charter this tcrm Alvin G. Ames, No
y, Camden, surrendered Sept. SO, 1896
This camp had been suspended August
6. 1895, and all efforts to revive it
proved futile.
The camps remaining on the sGs-
pended list. the charters Of which have
not been revoked are as follows:
Aldie, No. Il, Dover, suspended Au
gust c, 1865.
Baliingcr, No. .. Machias, suspended
May IS, 1896.
John =. Starwood. No. u, Winn,
suspended NOV H. 1905.
capt. w. S. Howe, No. Il, PittsAeld,
suspended June so, 1906.
+. a. Starret, No. 50, Warren, Sus-
pended June 80, 1907.
Col. Wildcs. No. 16. Skowhcgan, sus-
pended March 50, 1907.
Brothers who have died whose names
have been reported during the term by
the camp secretaries are as follows:
Joseph r. Gilman Of Garfield Camp
of WatcrvilI3. Joined camp May %.
1905. Renortcd deceased September
quarter, 1906.
L. G. Allen Of A. c. Pray Camp
No. of Auburn. Joined camp June
Is, 1903. Died Feb 26, 1906.
J. f. Sullivan Of Wade Camp, No. 10,
of Wcstlrook. Joined camp Dec. /.
1924. Reported deceased March quar-
ter, 1897
Robert T. Mckay Of Pcn CIason
Camp, No. 60. of Gardiner. Joined
camp Dec. Y. 1908. Reported deceased
March quarter, 1907.
freeman Curtis of Charles L. Brown
Camp, No Is, of Springfield. Reported
deceased September quarter. 1906.
The total receipts during the year
We're S1.24S.09 and the total disbursc-
mcnts were S1,l27.2S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mrs. NJ. E. Fuller will represent the
Lanes Aid as visitor to the City
Hospital for the month of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

The program for today's proceedings
viii include thu nomination ana cleo
ton of officers and the eHemplification
of the work by the degree team Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

EFT yesterday was 267, but every train
brought others and the number in town
last evening must have been fully 300
The sessions of the Ladies Auxiliary
are being held IL Golden Cross hall
ann are well attended. The ladies' are
very busy ana much business is being
transacted. Mrs. Ethel Gilman of
Portland, tie division president, rrc-
sides In hcr address yesterday Mrs.
Gilman strongly recommended the or
sanization Of junior auXiliaries COM
posed Of TIE children, that they may
early receive tile lessons of patriotism.
She also recommended that commit
toe lie appointed To revise the bylaws.
The report Of the secretary, Mrs.
Annie Anderson of Portland, shows
the Division to have 402 members,
which IL just IL" same as it was q year
ago. Two nrv. allxiliaricS were organ
lied lat owing t" the fact that there
were - suspensions Of members the
Division WAS prevented from making Il
net gain.
At the afternoon session welcome
was extended the delegates hY I'rcSl-
deEt Skchan of tie Board of Aldermen.
lhciu"cl III ln' "'H.'''H' - LII
noon VIZ" y dlH' "HS'''' IL
work Of lie order particularly with ref
'I"ht' - :, 'i''' ,t;,',, ,,..,,.
"aincd ~ tho dele gates.
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,I.d a. IA officers ANA members Of
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

ME-. Q. p. KENNEsEC LODGE, NO.
81, meets in Modern WoOdmer Hall the
second ana fourth Thursday evenings OF
each month ut 80 O'clock.
EVA c. NcCAUSLAED, Warden.
ANNIE =. AKNrLD. Fec. Sec
r. z. WHiTJ1HO USE, Fin. Sec.
tu-th-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
Fl. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
lngs OF each month at Modern WOodInen
Hail
GEO. Fl. FRENCH. w. NJ.
LILLIAN II. FREEMAN. Sec'y.
tu-th-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

NeW cUsANOC TRIBE, no. 1z /. ..
n h., meets every alternate Tuesday
a toe Wigwam in Woodrnan's Hall 1T
tsa eighth run setting Of sun.
r. T. mcguire, SacherA-
CHARLES H. PETTIS. G. Of r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06

cit yesterday was 267, but every train
brought others AMI the number in town
last evening must have been fully 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-06
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, K. p.
Regular convention at o'clock every
"e0I PERCY r. NoiRCRoss, c. C.
y. c. DEERING, X. Of 4. and s.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
BURNED. BODY
FINDING OF PARTIALLY BURNED
BODY REVEALS MURDER AND
CONTEMPLATING.

Palermo, Aug. 22.-The finding to-
day of two half burned chests contain
ing portions of a human body in the
forest of Belle Tampa not only brought
to Light brutal murder but also led
to the discovery of an extensive plant
for the manufacture of spurious bank
notes. Italy has recently been flooded
with this counterfeit money. The
victim of the murder has been identi-
fed as Henry Francois, a deserter
from the French army. He had been
decapitated and then dismembered.
local engrayer. his wife and two
merchants have been arrested, both as
assassins and as counterfeiters. The
motive of the crime is alleged to have
been fear of betrayal by Francois,
who was member of the gang.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
BurIey and the Bronx.

Lovers of wild west performances
should have been present when Max
Burley rode his little roam pony down
the street yesterday morning. The
pony became frightened at something
and away he went bucking at a good
old time rate. It was 50 sudden. that
1 Max could not tell whether he was on
foot or on horseback for a few sec
onds, but presently he found himself
on the ground with no great injuries
except the effect of good shaking
up. The horse, not satisfied BY losing
his rider, continued to buck for some
distance, but finding the saddle bet
ter sticker than the rider. quit pitch
ing and was caught by a bystander.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
sThorns and Orange Blossoms. .

Miss Flora Fairfield, ,charnine
young Chicago actress plays the lead,
ing role in sThorns and Orange Bios,
sons company which comes to the
Atheneum on Aug "A. Miss Fairfield
has been identified with several Of the
New York successes and is said to
possess extraordinary talent. The
company comes more than wen recon-
mended, having but recently closed j
remarkably successful run at the
Academy Of Music, Chicago. Scent
caliy "Thorns and Orange blossoms
is 10 one Of the few really large produc.
lions on the road this season The
play as is well known. was drama.
tfzed from Bertha M. Clayss famous
novel Of the same name.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
WONT PEACH
Former Pensy State Official
Says He Has Nothing
to Say Now

IHarrisb burg, Pa, Aug. % In a con
yersation with an Associated Press
GORE pondent, former superintend-
Sent James NJ. Sumaker of the board
of public grounds and buildings, to-
day said the reports that he threat
e11ed to disclose secrets Of the CAPT
tol scandal and tell now the profits
of contracts were used to cover d
shortage in the state treasury, were
false, Il have nothing to conceal,
he said, land when the time comes
4 willsexplain in court all my trans.
actions So
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
BURNED in Fight
ONE CONTESTANT THROWS THE
OTHER INTO HOT ciNDER
PILE.

Washington, Pa, Aug. %. - James
Jack and Charles Davis, employees of
the Standard Tin Plate Co. at Can
.nonsburg, near here, quarreled in the
mill today and Davis as result is not
expected to recover from burns he
received. Jack, who is of powerful
physique, seized his antagonist and
carried him bodily to a cinder pit
where he hurled the man into mass
of red hot cinders.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
BOOSTS PRICE
Reports of Frost in North.
west Jumps Wheat Price
in Toronto

Toronto, Ont, Aug. Reports
are current here of frost in the
northwest during the last few days.
The freezing point was reached last
night in Alberta; but crops are sals
to be looking good and the prob
abilities are for warmer weather.
The Canadian Pacific railway re-
ports claim no damage, while grain
exchange men say it is very heavy.
Wheat rose four cents today, reach
| ing SO cents ss8# ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
never BE ASHAMED.
THE PEOPLE or NORTH DAKOTA
WILL NOT BE If COL. LITTLE is
ELECTED SENATOR SAYS
SHELDON PROGRESS.

Sheldon Progress, Aug. 16:: Formal
announcement is made of the can.
didacy Of Col. g. B. Little for the
United States senate To Progress
readers who don't know Colonel Little
and have missed knowing mighty
good chap he might be pretty accur-
ately described as being the dead
spit Of our own Jim Banks. After
graduating from Dartmouth he came
from the green hills Of New Hamp-
shire and half 81 his flfty years have
been spent At Bismarck Like Jud
Ia oure, he has been In the state
senate ever since there has been a
state senate and has done good work
as chairman OF Its judiciary commit.
tee If#c. z. Little should be the sue
cessfnl candidate the people need
never be ashamed Of their choice.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Were Footed.

As stranger IN the city yesterday was
passing down Fourth street with a
friend and when passing the Office of
the Hoskins Cigar Co. they noticed the
large round signs Of the Anton Boch
cigars which hang in the window
This is the place we were looking
for, said one. Its a little late for
book beer, but any kind is good
enough in North Dakota I, They soon
discovered their mistake.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Trained Too Fine.

Jamestown, Aug. % Mr., crisler,
who has some hne hunting dogs which
ne has been training lately. got into
the clutches Of the law for violating
that portion which says It IS improper
to kill prairie chickens until they are
ripe. The ever vigilant Game Warden
Meeker prosecuted and Mr.. Crisler
was fined $40 and costs. the case be-
Ing heard BY Judge Carr
Reports from the country are that
the birds are plentiful and fat. #
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Lawn Fete..

The lawn fete given by the ladies
of the Presbyt erian church on the
lawn of the Newton residence last.
evening was well patronized. The
ladies in charge are pleased with the
financial results The proceeds are.
to be devoted to the new building.
for the Sunday school. Il:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Al the Land Office.

The following final proofs and en-
tries were made at the United States
land Office yesterday
Final proofs Samuel Smelovitz,
Ashley 81 Isreal Amerback, Ashley:
Marie Louise Dascher, Goodrich.
Entrie Fred Chyer, Mand an; Har-
" stimps, Hazelton; Henry o. Mitsch,
st. Paul. 5..,s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
A Fine Monument.

A beautiful monument is to- be
erected at Memorial Park, Grand
Forks, over the grave Of w. b. wood.
The monument Is to be Of berry gran
ite. and will cost about 1920. The
John Nelson B CO. tombstone Arm is
now engaged in making it. The monu-
ment will be set this fall.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Good Games.

The games between the Linton and
Bismarck mines Saturday and Sunday
promise to be first class and full Of
interest to the lover of base ball.
The Saturday game will be held in
the forenoon and on Sunday there
viii be games both morning and after
noon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
p. Ms. at Valley City.

Valley City will entertain the fourth
class postmasters Sof the state on Sep
tember II and Is. They were recently
organized and this win be their first
convention. There are about 500 in
the state and it is expected that fully
500 will be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Your,aI /. .adies, sociai.

AT the social given BY the young
ladies OF ST. MAry's church two pillows
were disposed of
The lucky numbers being 2 and
Az Ne. 9 Pr. salbrieter and No. 4s
Mrs j A. Morrison.
The social was successful both a.
financially and socially.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-23
Pretty Home.

Mrs. Caroline Smith is building al
pretty five-room cottage on Fifth.
street next to Mr.. Fox's home It is
one and one-half story house, well
built and will be equipped with all
modern conveniences.