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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-04-23
PRESENTED WITH COAT
Presiding Elder p. l. DIV Rimsmbtrsd BY
Ministers Of Burlington District.

Rutland, April 22-A pleasing event
took place during the recent session o.
the Troy conference at Saratoga, when
Presiding Elder Dow OF the Burlington
district was presented with . expensive
fur lined oyercoat by the ministers OF
the Burlington district. Rev. Mr.
Durfee was appointed committee OF
one early 10 the conference 10 20 to
Troy and make the purchase and the
presentation was by Rev. Geo. Brown
OF Burlington. He assured the presid'
log elder that the gift was 10 recogni'
ton OF his many goodly acts as elder
OF the district during the year and
suggested that the coat would prove
serviceable 10 the elder 10 his winter
trips from town 10 town during the
rigid Vermont winters. Mr. Dow was
completely taken by surprise, bu'
responded gracefully aud gratefully
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-04-23
HOSPITAL IS QUARANTINED
ADss,h From NsIIsnsn, Diphthuia BrIass
Strict Prsesutions.

Striet Precautions.
s,Johnsbury. April 2i.-st Johns.
bury Catholic hospital was qusrantln-
cd today for dlphtheria following the
death there last night OF Elgar Nor
timer, an employe Of the Fairbanks
Scale works who came 10 this town re-
Gently from Barre. lie became III last
Wednesday and DR. ". q. Billiard dag
nosed the case as not serious. ordering
the man taken 70 the hospital. The
sisters became alarmed yesterday and
SUNNI med the physicians. Mortimer
was found 10 be suffering from malls
nant diphthefia aud his case ass hope
less.
Every precautIon has been taken 10
prevent . spread OF The disease. Their,
are about 10 patients In the hospital 4
present and u sisters. The s,aff ant
patients about 20 alltold. Mortimer,
body was driven 10 Barre for burial.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-04-23
CAsLtTON FIRE Loss $500.
Hard Ware Store and rhres rory D~sIIias
Destroyed.

Rutland, April "a IRE OF IN.
known origin 10 Castleion this morn
ing destroyed the MIdell building
owned by BartonsvIlle parties aud oc-
capied a. hardware store by Dunn
Bros. Of this city and q three story
dwelling house owned by Harriet
Strong. Both buildings we're Quilted.
The Dunn stock Il 4 total loss. One
Of the three families 10 the house lost
their furniture.
The losses aggregate q, 800 and are
partially covered by insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-04-23
ALLEN--ROwELL.
Daughter Of Mr. and Mrs n. ". Spsiiord
Married nj Psrsnb' Home.

Rutland, Apr. 22-A home wedding
took place Saturday evening At $50
o'clock, when Mrs Eva NJ. Rowell.
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs n. w. spaf-
ford OF No. 8 Royce stree, was married
10 DR. Arthur 81. Allen OF California.
Rev W. II. Spence performed the csre-
mony. Only the Immediate friends Of
the bride and groom were present. DR.
and Mrs Allen left Saturday night on
the sleeper for Chester. where they viii
remain for two weeks. On their return
they will reside In Fresno. Cal. where
DR. Allen will engage 10 fruit raising.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-04-23
MILLIONS GO UP IN SMOKE

France, ores, Military Arsenal at roulon ID
Burning.
Toulon, France, april 23-The great
military arsenal here has been ON Gre
since morning and Is burning fiercely.
Millions worth OF property has already
been destroyed and the flames have
not yet been checked. Several men
have lost their lives Ia the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

With the number Of people by the
name of Smith who are citizens OF Au-
gusta it is not to be wondered at that
4 caee of mistaken identity Shouiu W
cur once in awhile, and something Oh
the kind did occur at house on Ban
gor street one day this week. Inc lauy
of the house, who has as boarder
Young man by the name mentioned
above was called to the door on the
afternoon in question where she met
good hooking stranger who asked IL
Mr.. Smith boarded there, ana Receiving
q replv in the affirmative went on 10
cav that he was a friend of Smith ana
uas going RI room with him. also that
he y--ou1d like to see the room. Now the
lad> could not remember that Sn1lth
had said ANYTHING to her about a pros
Inactive roommate, but supposlng tnat
il was all right she took the young
man IN and showed him the room Inc
man EXPRESSED himself as much sat
;sfad and remarked that he would nave
his trunk brought right up. "hich lie
did after which he proceeded TO IN
mack his belongings and hang them IN
tho closet. Finally when he h2d got
everything settled he went out saying
tia, he would return later. In the
meantime Smith came home and when
IL ,iscovarad that some one had moved
in with him he was VerF uch SUI VI i7o'.
/ ,ro \. once sought an explanation OF
,he landlady, who could. of course, tel
hi rotning further than she hao "eei'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

E. f. Davis & Cos. grand show
windows are reflections of the beau
tiful goods within, which are favorite
articles for shoppers to buy for Christ
mas presents. The fur coats and fur
lined coats are among the most choice
presents given and acceptable any
season Of the year. The silent sales
man. devoted to fashionable neck
wear becomes at this time one of the
most attractive spots in the store.
Don't fail to see this extensive line of
house coats and bath robes. Also the
remarkable line of gloves. fur-lined
lamb wool lined and unlined. Fancy
vests are much sought after for Christ
mas presents and none are perhaps
more desirable for the amount OF
money invested All the fancy box
suspenders, arm bands, handkerchiefs,
etc. are here in great profusion. Per
haps no stock on the river Is more
extensive and well patronized, Keep in
mind the completeness Of the chill
drenS' department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Work on the interior of the new
building on the Insane hospital grounds
to be used as a place of confinement
for the criminal insane of the State is
progressing we'll and the masons are
now engaged in plastering. There is
yet great deal to be done, however.
before the building will be ready for
occupancy, and it is not thought at
present that it will be ready for use
much be fore the first Of June. There
are now at the State prison at Thomas
ton about 20 insane convicts and it is
thought that they will be brought to
Augusta as soon as the new building
is ready for occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Judson L. Robbins. who lives out
on the Bolton Hill road, brought into
the city yesterday bird which ne mad
killed and which proved to be quite
rarity in the bird line in this section.
It was the type of hawk known as the
American goshawk and is not a frc-
nuent visitor to this part of Maine,
breeding from the northern part OF
the United States northward, and WIN
ters as far south as Virginia. The gos-
hawk is about % inches in length, and
the length of wing about Ii inches INC
upper parts of the body are of blulsh
slate-coIor. and the head blackish with
4 white line over and behind the eye
The under parts are evenly marked
with irregular wavy bars Of gray ano
white and the feathers of the throat
and breast with darker shaft streaks
Although these birds do not generaiiS
breed in Maine a pair of them made
nest in Belgrade several years ago. ano
both were secured as specimens ps
Frank T. Noble of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Take in Sherburne & Dailey's hon-

Take in Sherburne & Daileys non,
dav windows. To miss them wouia
be to miss one of the chief attractions
on Water street. Here you nave d
double advantage in your shopping u
being able to inspect not only the ar
tistic creations in gents furnishings
both fashionable and beautiful put
also all the lovely slippers and noiiuaS
GOODS in the boot and shoe depart
ment Notice in the show case at III.
entrance the long red toque. the RED,
canadian favorite about yard lons
and a taking style. A new red VIM
ter garment which really takes tne
Mace Of the sweater. the Macklna"
Jacket much worn in the woods give
promise Of being great seiler ~,
winter wear. withstanding any amour
of rain or snow. See it. taking pres
ont where can you find a more st!iiSi
stock in silk umbrellas. gloves. haha'
rerchiefs. suspenders, fancy box se.s
etc than in this magnificent s,oIs
| remember the select lines OF fur-iihe'
coats house coats. bath robes ete
Snecial lines children's wear all R''''
! here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Miss Henrietta Thompson of Boston.
formerly of this city. was in town yes
terday as the guest of her brother.
William l.. Thompson, on Swan street,
having come down for the purpose of
attending the funeral of a former class
mate, the late Mrs. James B. Keene
OF Gardiner. Miss Thompson returned
to Boston on train 1O2 yesterday after
noon, where she is now employed as
stenographer at the Copley Square no.
tel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

At the Office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county Friday
forenoon a first meeting of the credi-
tors Of the Hallowell Bros, Charles
and Gideon of China, bankrupts, both
as individuals and as co-partners, was
held, and after an examination had
been conducted Frank G. Harrington Of
this city was appointed trustee for the
firm and the individuals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

A drawing of five traverse jurors to
serve at the January term of the su-
rerior court for Kennebec county which
will convene in this city on the second
Tuesday of the month was held at the
office of the city clerk at 10 O'Clock Fri
dag morning. the names taken from
the box being as follows: William X.
Jackson, Henry c. Thing, John Glib
son Eugene E. Stackpole and Robert
A. Packard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The only occupants Of the police sta
ton Yesterday morning when the doors
were opened were three dodgers who
left on the station register the names
Of W. H. Harris and George Davis of
Portland and Mike Moore Of Bangor,
and they were allowed to depart after
they had been looked over by the city
marshal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Agent Charles Blaisdell of Gardiner
of the Humane Society, was in the city,
yesterday afternoon and destroyed p
decrepit horse which he had seized
here Thursday afternoon and kept at
Webb's stable on Bowman street over
night. The horse was one which he
had taken from two young men, w. r.
Gordon and Arthur Leavitt, they hav-
ing driven it to this city Thursday af
ternOOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The artist has been at work in BUS
sell Weston Cos. two north windows.
The effect is charming, particularly if
you view the displays from the oppo-
site side of the street. the effect is much
more striking When the store is omen
evenings the lights will add much r.
the beauty of these windows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The third in the series Of twilight
yesper services will be held in tho Uni
tartan church, corner Of State and Oak
streets. on Sunday at half past 4
O'Clock There will be special music
by the UniverSalist quartet, and con-
gregational singing. The Rev. Edwin
NJ. Slocombe will speak on "The Faith
of l'nitaranS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
ConvaleScence.

Convalescence il sometimes merely
apparent, not real. and especially Is
this true after such diseases as
pneumonia, typhoid fever and the grip.
To make it real and rapid. there Is no
other tonic so highly to be recon-
mended as Hoods SarSa pariila.
This great medicine cleanses and
renews the blood. strengthens all the
organs and functions. and restores
health Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The members of North Augusta
Grange will give Baked Bean sumner
at Grange hall next Wednesday even
ing, to be followed by a social dance
Music Tor dancing will be furnished by
Billiards. Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

told by The newcomer That individual
put in an appearance later and then
the fact came out that he had made
mistake. He had a friend by the name
of Smith, but the Smith he thought nc
had moved in with lived in another
house. although on the same street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

At I.ncus HilPs neat grocery it is to-
day. one pound can Gold Medal 23c COT
fee for o0c.. 1 Id pkg. Society Chop. Sc
tea for CSC. dozen oranges 2oc. peck
onions Soc, 10 lbs. native pork 81,
peck pea beans. CSC. nice Boston celery,
lettuce and all green stuff, chickens
native pork, new lot potato chops, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

watches. cut glass, sterling silver. :,
rms means much if YOU call at NJ. /.
Wheeler's and allow him to omen Ia
your vision his treasures in this line
try it today, get his prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
GROCERY SPECIALS.

Frank ]. Ham. the State street grocer.
has a nice prune, lbs. for 25c. Plenty
fancy chicken and fowl 15c, 1Sc. and
29c. ID. All the good and flrst-class
things for the Sunday dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

G. II. Pettis has made one Of his most
startling window displays Of high grade
candy package goods for presents. More
particulars Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

All paths of shoppers should lead to-
dav. to Weber K Hewitts. where tbs
demonstration of Regent flour is WIN
ming customers and where you may re
ceive free. one dozen hot biscuits. be-
side q little treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

y. T. Folsom & son have a north
window display Of fancy box candy
that means much TO lovers OF Christ
mas sweets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

out into its Christmas dress. Those
neat and comfortable soc sweater fronts,
are only 29c today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The City Bakery always presents the
appearance of just having been cleaned.
TRY a dinner or lunch here when in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

At Geo. d. Haskelrs You Will lin"
today another lot Of the SeaVey Pinc-
apples. &C. H.; > large grape fruit
&c; celery. 15c. 4 bunch. and sweet
potatoes. Q lbs &c. Also native pork
lamb and chicken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

A view of the remarkable diamonds
+be collateral Loan Co. can show You
viii more than repay climbing one
,;,ht If stairs to their office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

G. w. Wadleigh still continues CIV.
ing q lbs. fine sugar for $3.50, good
native fowl. 14c. h., good chickens. Il
~ 1sc H.. fore-uuarter lamb, 10 10 lie
h., legs lamb, 15c. h.. strip bacon l4c
lbs. - lbs. salt pork. 81, ~ IDS. maia
ga grapes. PC. notice this extra = I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

l.. s. Young's market sells nirc Ketch-
up at o.. fine string beans We. pump
, kinS Sc each, and ; lbs OLD pop corn -'c'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Whitman & Adams Cos. line of nov
els. gift. books Of all kinds. chiidreh !
books and Eaton 4 Hurlbuts hisI'
grade box papers are to be pr"ff'heH'
az Won enter this popular Sthr'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

j. @. Iohnson's line Of fancy hoN
candy VIII also call for further mention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

cApITAL AERiE, NO. 1860, FRATER-
Tsi. ORDER OF EAGLES. Regular
irssst,n9 nights second and last Mondays
S :" ACE month at 1854 Water street.
Il. w. HANKS, w. p.
r. D. COUGHLIN, Sec.
]. II. 9EEEHAN. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Did Won know c. w. Conant Co car
Rod , choice line of chatting dishes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Just inspect the late ARRIVAL OF ~
diyidual. fancy packages Tor gem
suspende-s, neckwear and gloves. Low
" designs and colorings. H. q. Barker
Cos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Swift & Turner's 25c counter mas re-
ceived it's finishing touch ana you oe'-
for make an early selection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

]. o. Rlanchette has in stock about
1oO secondhand chairs. Also chamber
sets, bureaus and lot Of tapestr!
remnants 15c TO 13c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Fl. Chernowskys store is blo=soming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

-e,NI1y coMMANpERY NO. 7, x.
:. STATED Conclave at Masonic Temple
!; u;saU Dec ~ at 7.30 PM. DRILL All
rraionrning fraters are cordially invited
70 a''e''TI H. BODICE. f. c.
]. f. BLANCHARD, Rec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
LODGE, NO. So, x. p.

o.s,lar convention at 8 O'Clock every
Esstssneedav evening. Work in rank of
F.emire and rank Of Knight Dec. IS;
ts'!N r c DEERING, K. of r. and S.
II W CARLETON. c. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

nNIeoRM RANK. KNIGHTS OF
ythias, King SompGs.y, - No a. Regular
e's"Ae Captain, 0. E. DOUGLAS.
Recorder, HARRY II. HERSHY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, p. OF
r. Meetings Cd and 4th Saturday even
lngs Of each month at Modern Woodmen
~ GEO. H. FRENCH. W. M.
LILLIAN II. FREEMAN, Sec'v.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

CENTRAL LABOR UNION OF Az
snsta. Hallowell and Gardiner. Regular
meetings on first and third Thursdays of
rsch month in Carpenters Hall. Water
p. Fl. FITZGERALD. Pres.
Amer W. NICHOLS, Rec. Sec.
anAff
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-17
BY Albert II. Roberts.

Tallahassee, May 16.-After all this
mornings debate, the senate defeated
state uniformity on vote for Cranes
substitute for the HUMPHREYS county
uniform text book bill by a vote of
I6 TO - The later is quite certain
TO pass now. Mr.. Beard made a strong
speech against the Crane substitute.
Mr.. Boards bill establishing the
county court of Escambia passed the
senate, and his substitute for the
Reese city depOsitary bill passed the
house. also his bill for statue OF
Kirby Smith in National Hall.
The Knight and Dupont immigra-
ton bills passed the house on second
reading, Mr. Reese leading an unsuc
cessful fight on the former.
The senate appOrtionment bill. pre-
pared by a joint committee, was re-
committed in the house.
Mr.. Calkins introduced a bill re-
quiring newspapers TO designate all
advertising matter as such.
DR.. Vests bill passed the senate.
imposing a license tax of $500 on the
sale OF cotton in less than bales.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-17

IS EXTENSIVE
AND TERRIBLE
Fatal Dynamite Explosion
on Southern Ry. in
Tennessee.
Three Men Killed, Bridge is
Wrecked and Much Other
Disaster Wrought.
RY Associated Press.

Chattanooga, Tenn. May I6-Three
men were killed. three others fatally
and two badly. injured by the crash
ing of locomotive and eleven cars
on the Southern Railway through
bridge into the Chattanooga Creek,
and the destruction of three residen-
ces and pile driver nearby. conSti-
tute the result of a premature eXplO-
sion this afternoon of JIaSt at the
foot Of Look OUT Mountain on the
Stevenson extension of the road. The
bridge was destroyed by several tons
of rock hurled by the blast Just as
the freight train was crossing it,
Other pieces of rock flew for a hun
dred yards and killed the engineer
and tiremen of a pile driver. which
was working in Chattanooga Creek
Other rocks were hurled FIVE and six
hundred yards. crashing through
houses on the side of Look Out Noun
tain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-17
4
RUMOR, NOT 4
PROVED FACT
Belgian Minister Satisfied
With Treatment Given
His Countryrnen.
By Associated Press.

Washington, May 16.-Returning
from Greenville and Columbia, S. G.,
where he went 10 Investigate the CON
ditiOn of three hundred Belgians EN-
ployed in the cotton mills of those
towns, Baron ManCheur, the Belgian
minister. said the reports of mistreat-
ment We're entirely unjustifable He
found some men untitled temporarily
for work. and therefore dissatisfied
but the majority were contented and
happily situated with the employers
anxious TO make them comfortable
and contented He said his official e
port would be along these lines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-05-17
HERO F|REMEN
SAVE 4 HALF
DOZEN LIVES
Suffocation in Hold of a
Burning Ship Is Great
Danger Disregarded.
BY Associated Press.

New York. May -l6.-Half q score OF
firemen risked their lives to-day in
saving six OF their comrades. who had
been overcome by the flames and
smoke in the hold of burning oil
barge lying at the White Star Line
piers in the Hudson river
All the rescued men We're seriously
burned. but they will recover. The.
six had gone into the hold when they
thought the fire had been overcome
and were cutting away partition
when terrific burst of flames and
wind swept through an opening and
enveloped them. when their comrades.
Drawing the fire and choking smoke
went to their rescue
One by one the unconscious freman
We're carried out and passed up
through the hatchway. The rescuers
themselves We're nearly suffocated.