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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Oct. 2S. steamer call to Pittsfield. 7.3(
A. NJ. Lancey House. Went with
steamer and Hose No ? cart.
Nov. l, still alarm, els A. NJ. c. A
Leighton house. Allen road; hot chin
ney; no damage.
Nov. 2, Box So, 1 A. NJ. Lockwood
boarding house, Water street; insur-
ance paid, $1,000: one of the hardest
nights to fight fire in the year.
Nov. 5, still alarm. 345 P. NJ. Perci-
val court. Owned by Percival heirs;
fire on roof; no damage.
Nov. s. still alarm, rs P. NJ. North
College; hot chimney; no damage.
Nov. IL, Box Sc. SIS a. NJ, Halde
street. Dwelling owned by Bangs,
occupied by Joe Lashus; about ST.
damage.
Nov. l.. still alarm. Summer street
Hot chimney: no damage.
Nov. %. still alarm, $50 p. NJ. NJ. Z
church; hot furnace; narrow escape
from a bad fire; no damage.
Nov. %. still alarm, J.45 P. NJ, DIVINE:
Lincoln. Main street. occupied by Joe
Noels; hot chimney; no damage.
Nov 81, still alarm. 4.30 p. NJ. River
side court Harry Neal; hot chimney;
no damage.
Nov. 30, Box 50. $50 P. NJ, False
alarm.
Dec. 2. telephone call $50 p NJ,
George X Boutelle. College avenue.
hot chimney: no damage.
Dec. -. still alarm, 7.OS, King street.
Hot chimney.
Dec. H. Box 81. lis +. NJ. Thomas
Nnr,,1onp pplnnUcr Ia prV n
surance paid on contents. S64.
Dec. 10. still alarm, 6.55 P. NJ, %
Sumner street Hot chimney.
Dec. 20, still alarm, 2.30 p. NJ, Union
street. Owned by Mrs. Charles Hen
rickson; occupied by Fred Southland
no damage.
Jan. Q, still alarm, $3.50 =. NJ. John
Tardiff house. Water street, hot chin
ney; hose company No. 3.
Jan. 9. still alarm, =. NJ, p. Jaynes.
Water street; hot chimney; hose COM
pany No. :.
Jan. -. still alarm. 1910 A. NJ,
Charles Dcusty, Vernon court; hose
company No. 3: hot chimney.
Jan. u. still alarm 1910 a. NJ, Own
ed by John Triel. Green street; oc-
cuped by John Frie!: hot chimney.
Jan. Il, still alarm. 7.05 A. NJ, Jolcs
Ga mache house; chimney.
Jan. 10. still alarm, $40 y. NJ. ID
Chaplin street, O'Donncll; hot chin
nty.
Jan. Is still lalarm. 6.35 p. NJ, follow
ed by box IS at 6.42 p. ", ]. M. Blan-
chard house, Russell street and West
ern avenue: insurance paid on build
ing, 800; insurance paid on contents,
S10O.
Jan. I6 still alarm. 1920 p. NJ,
Russell street. On Blanchard street;
needless call.
Jan. II, still alarm, G10 a. NJ,
Charles Sturtevant house, Il Maple
street; hot chimney.
Jan. 90. still alarm, 9.55 A. NJ. NJ. ana
S. Newhall, Al Elm street; bad hot
chimney.
Jan. 20, Box "A. 1910 r. NJ, F. j.
Arnold house. 255 Main street. Needless
box alarm: hot chimney.
Jan. q, still alarm, 10 P. NJ. King
lane. Mrs. Joseph Grondin house; hot
chimney.
Jan. Is. still alarm; 1905 2. NJ,
George Jellison, Charles street; hot
chimney; no damage.
Jan. 30, Box Al. $40 A. M. Sawyer
Publishing Co. This is the most costly
fire for years When the alarm was
given the fire had gained such a start
that it could not he saved; insurance
paie on building $4,000; insurance paid
on contents, $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
Clinton GRANGE.

Clinton Grange observed Friday
March Is, its goth anniversary. The
members Of Albion Grange had been in
vited and a better day could not have
beer had and SO answered the invita-
ton i'm person. There were also 20 other
invited guests, including Obadiah Gard
ner. master of the State Grange. and
Mrs. Gardner, and Mrs. Kate Ellis Of
Fairfield. The guests numbered 103 and
also the members of Clinton Grange
were 103. making 20S present.
At 10 o'clock they were called to or.
der and the following program taker
up: Music, choir; remarks. Worthy
Master L. r. Merrill; song, Mrs. Vida
Hunter; recitation, Tena Gowing: rec.
itation. Fannie Wiley; recitation. Mrs
Powell; singing, with bango. Messrs
Berry and Goodwin: address. Mrs. Oba
diah Gardner; music, Messrs. Berry
and Goodwin.
Noon recess was taken and boun;
tiful dinner prepared by Clinton ladies
was served to all.
Called to order at 40.
Music by choir; poem. written By
Mrs. Z. d. Wiley and read by heI
daughter Fannie; music, Messrs. Berry
and Goodwin; address. Obidiah Gard.
ner: music, choir; a talk. Mrs. Kate
Ellis: recitation, Vera Brown; song
Angelina Wort: recitation, Fannie
Wiley; paper. Mrs. c. E. Marcia: mu
sic, Messrs. Berry and Goodwin; mu,
sic. choir.
The address and talks we're great,
| enjoyed and it was pronounced one o
the most interesting days passed ii
, Clinton for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

A man, whose name could not be as
certaincd. narrowly escaped meeting
with serious accident Wednesday
evening He was hauling load Of
wood across the railroad track when
his sled stuck last in the rails just as a
train came in. He succeeded in get
ting his horses out Of the way. but the
train struck the sled and the wood
went flying in every direction. The
sled escaped with very little injury.
while the engine was somewhat dam
aged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16


GOING SOUTH.
100 A. NJ leave Weeks Mills JUNO for
So. China, China Lake, clark's. E. Vas
salboro, No. vassalboro, arriving at Win
slew. 6I5 p. NJ. -
Lake So China; Weeks Nils juno.
Windsor, Maxcyis. Coopers Mills, No.
Whiteficld. WHITEHEAD, Head Tide, Sheep
scot, arriving at Wiscasset at gG.
100 A. VI. leave Wirslow for No. Vas
salboro. F.. Eassalboro. Clark's.. China.
nc So ;hns aTE ensssa g. w aaS ss Ms
day same as $40 train. :.
40 T. ". leave Winajow for No. Vas
salboro: r: Eassalboro. Clark's; China
juno. $40.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
1900 A. NJ leave Winslow for No. Vas
salboro T.. vassalboro. Clark's. China
Lake. SO. China, arriving at Weeks Mills
ALBION 10 WEEKS MILLS JUNO.
China. Palermo. NeweiTs. arriving at
GOING NORTH. .'Hi
| 1890 p. NJ. leave Weeks Mills juno for
So. China. China Lake. Clarks. e. Vas
salboro, No. vassalboro. arriving at Win
| SLOW LIS p M. Wednesdays and Satur-
days same az 3.35 train.
335 p. VI. leave WiscaSset for Sheep
| field. Cooper's Mills. Maxcy.s, Windsor.
| Lake. Clark's, E. Vassalboro. No. Vas
| salborc. 2. 80
SUNDAYS oNtY.s
$40 p. NJ leave Weeks Mills Juno. for
SO. China. China Lake, Clarks. r. Vas
| salboro. No. vassalboro. arriving 1t Win
WEEKS MILLS JUNO. 10 ALBIoH.
$40 +. NJ. leave Weejess Minis Juno. for
Ncwell's, Palermo. China. 30 Albion. ar
| irving at Albion at 100 p. M.
CONNECTIONS. a-,.,f
| AT Wiscasset and Wiinslow with Naind
Central Railroad. At Wiscasset with
stage to and from B6othbay Harbor A.
NJ and p NJ. Transfer Carriage vii
leave City Hall Square, Waterviiie, dadly
| except Sundays) at SO A. M. 100 A.
| NJ, and 3.45 F. NJ, and VIII meet trains' III
| Winslow at $50 A. NJ. s135 y. NJ, ana B Is
p. NJ. Sundays leave. City, Hall raQuare
at 315 and meet 4.3n traip, at Wlnel0T.
| Trains 20 and 81 do not stop at NeW3afs
ana South Albion. January, Int tu A2ril
LIST. -
American Express Company trsusncts
business at all points on TIM 164
| 8. ~ 0Ey9k4a
Superintendent ana 0sn'l Hengr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

fist church Sunday mnrning will be
'Iarps upon the Willows" Sunday
school at II; Junior Endeavor at 3; San-
ior Endeavor at 6: in the evening htr
Pastor will. take for his subject Waiting
for the Light"
The usual services will be held at the
by the pastor. Rev. J. II. Roberts; Sun
day school at IL; Junior League at 3
o'clock; Senior League at 6 O'Clock. The
evening meeting will be led by Elnc:
Craig Of Waterviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

room of Prof. A. ]. Roberts Friday af-
ternoon. Cecil NJ. Daggett. State stu
dents secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A..
presided. A solo was sung by the
Rev. F. M. Lamb and Mr.. Daggett
gave an address from II Timothy
iv is: And the Lord shall deliver me
from every evil work, and will pre-
serve me unto his heavenly Kingdom. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The challenge of Joseph L. Barney
directed to William Huard for an ac-
robatic contest. hos been accepted by
the latter, and the exhibition will take
place next Wednesday evening at the
Coliseum. Mr.. Huard is considered a
pretty good performer, about as good,
IN fact. as anyone around, and there is
much speculation whether or not he
VII i" iblc 70 maintain the title
;.re;:..st pa:ncy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

great deal of interest was shown
and fun galore had from literary
contest in Laurel Rebekah Lodge. The
Captains were Miss Mabel Lewis and
Miss LOttie Dodge. Miss Lewis side
won. The defeated side will serve the
supper Tuesday, March 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The funeral OF the late John LUDLOW
will be held from his late home, 246
Main street. at L. " Sunday. Rev.
Edwin G. Whittemore, d. D., pastor Of
the First Baptist church, and Rev.
Paul n. Cayer. pastor of the Second
Baptist church, will be the officiating
Clergymen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Joseph Willette, who is attending
Kent's Hill Seminary. is at his home
here. called by the illness of his younger
brother. who has been suffering with ILL.,
ness for few days past At this writ
ing he IS reported as much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

TIL" Ladies Aid of the NJ. f. church
was entertained Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. James Thurston. A large number
were present. Next Tuesday they will
meet with Mrs. Amanda Learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
Mrs. Charity Mclntire.

Charity H., wife of Timothy l.. NC
Intire. died at her home on Weob
street. Thursday night at the age OF
IS years, months. The deceased had
for Z long time been in feeble health,
and for 4 number of days there had
been no hope for her recovery. The flu
neral services will be held at 1890 A.
M Sunday, Rev.. II. R. Mitchell official
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The remains Of the late Mrs. Estella
Breen, who died at her home in Dan
forth. We're brought here last Friday
aid the funeral held from the residence
Of Sanford Perkins, Rev. j. y. Aldrich
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

A free illustrated lecture on "The
Growth and Development of the Tele-
phone" will be given at Memorial hall
Monday evening, under the auspices Of
the Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Miss Iva Eldridge entertained n num-
Der Of her friends last Saturday even
ing. it being her birthday anniversary.
delightful time was reported. Ice
cream and cake was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
BLANKS SENT OUT
To Ascertain Condition Of Boys Clubs
and Departments.

Blanks are being sent out from Y. NJ
c. A. headquarters in this city to all
the boys departments and boys clubs
throughout the State. and these blanks
when filled out and returned to State
headquarters, will form an interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Lillian circuit, who recently went
to the Maine General hospital at Portland
to take three years course of study. is
reported. as quite i'll. suffering with symp.
toms OF typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
Leon Girt.

Leon Girt died Friday at his home
on North street extension. at the age
of As years. He was the son Of Ber-
nard and Akaga Oyer Grit The re-
mains were taken to Fairfield, where
the funeral will be held Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

There will be a meeting for men in
the City Opera house at 3 P. NJ. Sun
day, to be addressed by r. A. Jordan
of the Bangor Young Mems Christian
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Colby Reynolds. who has been at
Minot. n. D., for year and a half, re-
turned Thursday night, to Watervjlle
His many friends were glad of the op-
portunity of again greeting him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sylvia
Rragg. mother Of Alvah Bragg. will be
held from the residence of Mr.. Bragg al
p. NJ. today, Rev. ]. B. Reardon. pas
tor of the Universalist church Of Oak.
land. officiating. Mrs. Bragg had beer
in III health for some time. suffering with
Bright's disease. Her age was 60 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Eta May and daughter. Sadie.
and Miss Ona Mayo left Friday for Bos-
ton. where they will visit relatives for
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

1t is stated that Ernest Chamberlain
has sold his blacksmith business to
Adelhert Young and he is canvassing
fol the Spaulding Mfg. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Charles Dodge. principal of the High
school in Franklin, came home last
week for vacation. This week he is
visiting in Kent's Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Harvey, who has been passing a
number of weeks at the home Of her
son. William Harvey, returned Friday
to her home in Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

r. A. Conant of Pittsfield has organ
lied singing school to be held
Wednesday evening of each week Fifty
were present this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

There will be a social at Files hall this
evening in charge of the Junior class Of
the Fairfield High school. Refreshments
will be served and all are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Two DRINKS who came up for sen
t"nce in the Watervile municipal court
Friday we're cCmitteed to the county
jail at Augusta in default of the fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Usher Garland will leave for North
Dakota March 9th. His many friends
wish him success in his new work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Colby College has given the Winslow
High school some chemical apparatus
for It's laboratory which WILL be a great
help to the students in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The family of Robert Cole have moved
t. China. where Mr.. Coles parents re-
side. Mr.. Cole will remain here and con
tnue his work with the F. H. Brown
Clothing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The return game between the Ban
gor and Waterville bowling teams will
be rolled this evening at the Diamond
bowling alleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Scott of North
Arson have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. NJ. II. GRAHAM. coua1ty president
of the w. c. r. T.. was the guest of
Mrs. +. II. Brown Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

+ Miss Ella Alexander. milliner for r. o..
Files. has arrived in town and is get
ting ready for the millinery openings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

A carload of cans for the corn shop
has arrived at the station and the work
of hauling them will be commenced to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The Freshmen class of the High
school held a very enjoyable social at
the clubhouse Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

II. H. Fisher, station agent at Kineo
station. was in town Friday on busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

F. Z. Noyes Of Boston was a guest
at the home of William Award over
Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Harry Haley Of Lynn. Mass. recently
visited at Fred Wakeley's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Rev. A. J. Cameron gave lecture to
the students of Oak Grove Seminary at
VaSsalboro, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Geo. Stobie is at home from Hebron
Academy, which is closed on accoun
of diphtheria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The Grammar school closed Friday
with appropriate exercises. which were
very much enjoyed by the students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Herbert Davis is the guest of
her son, Elmer, in Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
N. W. JONES, 0utician.
WATERVLLE.

Among business visitors in town Fri
day was X. r. Gates Of East Eassal-
boro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Hiss Daisy Thurston, who is teach
ing in Skowhegan, is at home for a va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ames from Aroostool
are visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ceci
Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Josie Frost of Fairfield is visit
ing her brother. Adelbert Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Miss Jennie Rowell, teacher Of Grade
". has gone to her home in East Mad
ison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Harry Green. civil engineer of Water
vile. was recently in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

The public schools Of the town closed
yesterday for a few weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
CLINTON.

Miss Esther Prescott is visiting in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
OAKLAND.

f. NJ. Foster is in Boston on busl-
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

F. L. Bessey has been in Boston this
week on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
WINSLOW.

John Stobie has gone to Orono after
a short visit with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
Church Notices.

The subject Of the, sermon at the Bap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
WIScASSET, WATERvILLE AND
PENNINGTON RAILROAD.
GOING SOUTH.

Arrangement Of Train Service in Effect
Jan. II. 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16
Our Village Schools,

The village schools opened last weel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-16

Unitarian church. Main street Rev.
George Dana Sanders pastor: Worship
at 1880 A NJ. with sermon by the pas
tor: vesper services at 2. NJ. with adj
dress by the pastor; subject: THE S.
lence of Jesus and the Perplexity of Pr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
JUDGE HOKE.
Some Law and More Justice at Sandy
Bend.

This yere court having been opened
in due and ancient FORM said Judge
Eoke, of Sandy Bend, as he laid down
his pipe and assumed an air of dignity,
Il want to present to this large and in
lligent audience a moving picture. In
the prisoners box over thar you behold
Rocky Mountain Jim and Kaw Valley
Sam. They are nestled up to each 9TH
er like a couple Of lambs and they look
so humble and innocent that your
hearts sorter go out for them.
"It was a week ago that they struck
this town of Sandy Bend the same day.
one coming from the east and the other
from the west. Each came in with a
whoop and yell. Each announced him
self holy terror. They had guns and
scalping knives. They had a thirst for
gore. They had notches cut in the butts
of their guns to show that they had
killed twenty-seven critters apiece.
When this ere court is not a court
he is running the Red Dog saloon, as is
known to you all. He knows a man
when he sees one. He knows a holy
terror from a tenderfoot. No one can
say that he has ever seen him take wa
ter for any living thing. When he sizes
up new arrival what he says goes.
When them two holy terrors arrived
in town that day there was a commo-
ton. We hadn't seen one for year.
was called upon to size 'eIn up and
went forth. overhauled Rocky Noun
tain Jim and asked him to drink and
counted the notcheS in his gun butts 1
listened to his roar and saw him foam
at the mouth, and I says to some of
you, says I:
There's no discount on him. He's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
SHE TOOK A YARD.

She was an elderly woman with an
anxious look on her face. and when the
clerk came forward and asked what he
could show her she replied:
Il presume you have read all this
war talk in the papers?"
We'll, most of 1t, ma'am.
do you think there'H be war between
US and Japan?"
Il wouldn't want to say as to that"
But it looks Ike it?"
i must confess that 1t does"
And it would be long war;"
Not a doubt of that
And we'd have another war tax and
all have to economize?"
That's it,"
well. I don't propose to be caught
unprepared. A war with Japan would
send the price of japanese mating sky
high, and I propose to buy now. You
may show me some, and If I like the
pattern I'll take yard to make mat
for the hall."-M. Quad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
BowsER, THE "ANGEL."
He Receives Call From a Theatrical
Manager.

From 8 o'clock the other afternoon
when Mrs. Bowser received a tele-
phone message from Mr.. Bowser to
have, dinner half an hour ahead of the
usual time. to half-past s. when he
came home. she was fretting and wor-
rying as to the reason. He had re-
fused to make any explanations over
the wire. He might be going to invest
In a travelling side-shOw for the win
ter, or have decided to head an ex-
petition to the North Pole in person.
Some one might have sold him a new
thing in folding beds, or he might be
ache cure. She must simply wait his
arrival to find out He was home at
the minute he said he would be. and
instead of keeping her on the anxious
seat he led right off with:
II suppose my message mystihed
you somewhat, but I could not give
things away over the phone. Mrs.
Bowser, prepare to be astonished."
81 am always prepared" she re-
piled.
ST think I have struck the biggest
thing of lifetime. In fact, I know I
have. Something was thrown at me
today in which there is barrels of
zs3ney, and it's a dead-sure thing"
us it a chicken farm"
mot on your life"
"Going into the dairy business?"
mot at ALL
1T saw in the papers this morning
that some one had invented a ladder
that could be extended to reach the
twenty-fifth story of building, and
yet be folded up and carried in the
vest pocket. Have you been investing
in that?"