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Holbrook argus., 1907-04-30

Milking machines operated by cleo trcity are to be installed by the Ne braska university dairy department, and If the experiment proves success ful it is probable that many dairy farmers throughout the state will adopt the method. Interurban trolley wires will be the source of the cleo trical current for the work.
 Blackhead in turkeys is simply liver trouble. and therefore a germ disease and contagious The primary cause of the disease is said to be the over taxing of the digestive organs with grain feed as a result of insect life heinz scarce. a diet which is essential to the keeping of turkeys in healthy condition.
 The Percheron Horse society oi France has offered to the Ohio Agri- cultural college a trophy which will probably be a bronze figure of Per ! rheron. This is to be competed for annually by the students taking in struction in horse judging at the uni verslty. the one showing the greatest proficiency to have his name inscribed on the base of trophy.
 The eleventh annual poultry, pig
 con and pet stock show will be helc
 in Chicago January 23 to 30, 19Ol |
 is undar the management of the Ma
 tional Fanciers' and Breeders asso
 cta+ion. Fred L. Kinney, 325 Dear
 horn street. Chicago, is secretary, an'
 all information in regard to exhibits
 premiums, etc, can be secured iron
 him.
 w. A. Henry, dean of Wisconsi Agricultural college, reports two yOun
 men wHn o~o n~e-che~s IS among fh
 students in the college taking the shor course. They came to the agriculture college because their pastorates are i 5 rural districts and they desired to b'
 come well informed on agriculture
 subjects so as to be able to help thel ;. parfshfoncI3. This is an index of tn l. growing interest in agriculture. n The United States department of Q
 riculture through a sec-s of eXpe1
 ments is going to try to settle the rE } important questions in TCdltry cultm l. as to whether mash should be f71 r. fowls wet or dry-a much mo0ted que W tion-and as to whether "hoprer' fee
 ing-the placing of the feed in bii
 and allowing the fowls to help theI le selves-really pays. Tho setHeme it of these two questions by satistacto m expenments will be welcomed by pol k trymen all over the country.
 Prof. w. A. Henry, dean of Wisco
 sin agricultural college, adr.ses tn Id only a few acres of tobacco be groy 1y on each farm if the fertility of t le farm is to be maintained. He sa ip the remainder of the land should ve devoted to a rotation of crops and
 large amount of live stock kept. Dali
 ing or sheep raising go particular n- well with tobacco growing. In ord ss that COWS or sheep be profitabiy ke he let there be a large production nd clover hay and Indian corn. I'd
 ar The use of commercial ferttlizC
 and manures on agricultural ere
 gives So wide a range of results fr' lQ- -nccccc tO faiIr1ro that tho many c1g
Holbrook argus., 1907-04-30

The use of commercial fertilizers and manures on agricultural crops gives So wide a range of results from success 10 failure that the many cases is worth our consideration. Tine sol ability of all substances says the American Fertilizer, lis the first con- sideration that should be given by the farmer when he proposes to use them. Barnyard manure is sometimes a com pIete fertilizer, but to be complete it must be in such condition that before the maturity of the crop its iugredi ents must be dissolved by water.
Holbrook argus., 1907-04-30

Many turkey growers retain the small immature turkeys because unfit for market and then breed from them the next spring. This results in weak ened stock, which is more liable to disease.
Holbrook argus., 1907-04-30

One farmer who has tried it and says it works cured kicking COW by passing a small rope in front of the udder and tying it back of the hip joints. No harm to try it if you have a kicking COW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
The Gaze Stock Co.. Monday.

At the Opera house on next Monday
the Gage Stock Co. will open weeks
engagement with "Old Point Comfort
and it is well to add that this company
has always proven to be a popular one
both in regard to it's members and the
class of plays presented. This season
they are excelling their previous eff
forts. and will stage each and every
play in sumptuous manner, carrying
wealth of scenery, and electrical ef-
fccts, with handsome furniture. drap-
cries, etc, and the numerous properties
that go to make up finished produce
ton.
Excellent and varied high-clasS
spccialties will BE- introduced and in
addition the very latest moving pic
lures will he shown. with an entire
change Of subjects at every perform
ancc.
Matinccs will be given Tuesday,
Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday.
Prices 10. 20 and so cents. Seat sale
opens this morning at A. NJ. Ladies'
night Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Hosea O. Ladd. a fisherman, who left
Ayers harbor, Vinalhaven. on his usu-
al trip, has not returned and it is fear
ed that he is drowned. His boat was
found Tuesday partly full of water at
Roberts harbor, a mile and q half dis
tant from Ayers harbor. In the boat
was one anchor with about six fathoms
Of rope. 1t is thought that the boat
capsized and afterward righted. Ladd
is aged So years and has a wife and a
2-month- old child.
Summer visitors on the New Mead
ows river report that robbers have beer
at work at the cottages and stoler
many articles of value. Most of the
cottages at Fosters point have beer
broken into and clothing taken. while
in one it was discovered that they hat
used the beds. At James Purrngton's
cottage at Quaker point two valuable
shotguns are missing and Silas II. Dun.
can reports that a talking machine ant
records have been stolen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Of the abdomen going backyard and
toward the outer side of the leg. Found
an important artery nearly severed
ana large vein completely severed.
Came to the conclusion that Laskerides
cam" to his death through hcmorrhage
caused by cutting Of the vein ana ar
terry.
County Attorney Beane showed the
witness Il large knife. Witness said
the knife. or one like it, could have
made tie wound.
On cross-examination DIR. Bunker
testified that the markings on the
knife were caused by blood stains.
In w G. Miliken of Watcrville tes-
tilted that he was called to EvanSelo'S
store on tlc night Of June IL. Found
I.askerides lying on the sidewalk in
front of the door Of the store in pool
Of Blood. Went into the store to get
water for IN injection. LaskerideS died
before he could return.
DR.. Milliken identified the lunch
counter and other parts AID furnish
iHgS in the store from the pictures.
Witness said he leaned over the count
er while waiting for water and saw
fresh blood on the floor behind the
counter.
ON cross-cXamination DR.. Mi!liken
said he did not sec a knife on the bot
| tom shelf behind the counter.
Michael Evangelos. proprietor Of the
store in which the crime was commit
| ted, stated that there are two classes
| of Greeks in Waterville. Greeks ano
| Albanians. Evangelos is Greek. Wit
| rcSS said Therapis is an Albanian. Wit
| ness knew Laskerides in Greece. Sait
| LaSkcrdcs was killed in his store abou
| SIS on the evening Of Jun" Il and he
| the Witness was there. Witness %aiC
| there was fight. Somebody hit john
| Thcrapis and TherapiS got mad Wit
| ness stopped this fight, but Thcrapi
| continued and hit q small boy, fricnt
| of LaSkcrides. LaSkerideS became an
| CRY and tried to hit Therapis Laskc
| rides and Therapis were behind tn
| counter Iaskerides cried: mike, he
l hit me" Therapis ran away. Wltncs
| looked to see who was running am
| when he came back Laskerides crle'
| out that he had been hit. Laskeride
did not say who struck him.
Witness next told of blood behind tn
counter running out and over the floor
Therapis ran out the back door. Wit
ness did not see anybody strike Las
keri1cS with a knife.
Did anybody in your store have
fight with Laskerides except job
Therapis {" asked Mr.. Bcane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
mo, nobody" said the Greek firm

mo, nobody" said the Greek nrm-
ly.
Witness identified the knife as enc
he used to cut up meat with.
Witness identified blue cap as the
one Laskerides Wore the night OF the
killing.
Witness found the knife behind some
bottles on the shelf after the hsht.
On crCss-eNamination Attorney
Brown asked the witness II he reinem-
bernd what he told him in his ONCE
the other night. Evangelos said he did
Mr.. Brown wanted to know II he did
rot say that Laskerides had the knife
in his hand. Evangelos said he ana not.
Witness said there were several men
holding Laskerides to keep him out
of trouble.
Eyangelos began to lose his temper
and get his English so badly confused
as to be almost unlntelligible.
Witness declared he did not see the
knife at any time during the fight.
Witness said Therapis stepped in and
tried To stop the first fight. One man
thought Ihcrapis was going to mt the
boys and struck at Therapls. Said TINS
mans name was Christophos and that
| lie had gone away about four weeks
| ago.
| Evaneclos became so excited that it
was almost impossible to understand
his mixed English.
| Evangclos said Therapis ran away
| while the others were holding Laskc-
rides.
| Witness said that Deputy Marshal
| simpson arrested Therapis on his word
that ThcraIis was the man who fought
Laskerides.
! In rcbuttaI Mr.. Became asked if at any
| time during the evening any one had
Lasker;des down upon the floor. The
witness said: "No. sir"
| F.lits Laskerides, q cousin OF the dead
| man, was the next witness. He testl-
| fed through the Interpreter, Anthony
| kolctas.
! Witness said he saw Laskerides and
| Therapis in the store the night OF the
affair, Thcrapis in front of the store
lLaskcrideS at counter in the rear.
Said Therapis went back to the rear
Of tire courier. First say blood on
Laskcrides when he came out from be
hind the rear counter. Therapis tnen ran
out The back door. Witness saw no "th-
crs behind the counter at that time.
! LaSkcridcs, when he came out benlnc
the counter, was holding his thigh Al
that time. said the witness, there We're
a lot Of men in front Of, but not behind
the counter
| The testimony of the witness regard
ing the blood in the store, the death OF
LaskcriLcs and the trail of blood cor
| roboratcd the testimony of other Wit
nesseS.
| The witness did not see Therapls
strike Laskerides with a knife.
| On cross-eXamination the witness
stated that all the fighting was ovcl
when he went in.
Ignatius Laskerides, brother OF the
| former witness and another cousin o.
the dead man, was called. Witness saw
the affair from the back room. His teS'
timony agreed with other witnesses,
Several Of the jurors became con
fused by the use of the word room
The room" the witness spoke o. i
a sleeping room at the rear OF tn
store.
Helias Estratin testified that he wa
in the store at the time of the trouble
His testimony corroborated that Of 9th
cr witnesses.
; Court adjourned until $50 o'clock Fri
day morning.
IL 1t is believed that the Therapis cas-
Twill reach the hands of the jury Fri
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
NEED STEAM?
Get 1t From Selected Food.

1t is good to know the kind of food
those with weak Stomachs and hearts
can get along with for when a man or
woman is a little below par, an easily
digestcd food is the thing that goes
right to the spot
A man in kirksville Mo. tells how
he got out Of trouble by using Grape
Nuts food He says: MY trouble was
intense suffering in the stomach. 1t
was called gastralgia. but no medicine
gave any permanent relief.
IN June Of last year ! began to grow
much worse in every respect. | was
terribly constipated and the stomach
pains were severe. | ran down until
weighed only 120 pounds. | had to
give up my business for my nerves
were completely unstrung and | could
not sleep moro than two or three hours
during the night, and that only by
snatches during lull in til" pain
Il tried almost every kind Of food.
but finally was put on Grapc-Nuts and
in little while it began to make its
worth known. I began to sleep better
nights, my strength gradually came
back, and ! gained in weight rapidly
until a little while ago | weighed 165
pounds and have been a well man FOR
months with never a touch Of the old
| trouble.
MY bowels arc perfect, the nervous
| trouble has gone. You can realize
| appreciate the value Of Grape-Nuts
| food"
| This is another evidence Of the prac-
| teal worth Of Grape Nuts food in
| cases of weak stomach and bad digas-
| ton. 1t is the most scientifically made
| food in existence and contains abso-
lutely nothing but selected parts of the
field grains. 50 cooked and prepared as
to admit Of almost immediate digestion
and assimilation, carrying with it the
elements furnished by Mother Nature
for rebuilding the nervous system, the
gray matter of the brain and the solal
pleXus.
When one gets from food what the
body needs. it is easy to get well ans
keep well. There's a Reason" Reat
The Road to Wellville,' in pkgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
"The Choir Singer" Tonight.

The following is what the Rockland
Star has to say regarding "The Choir
Singer" which was in that city
Wednesday night, end which comes to
the Augusta Opera house tonight:
Theatre goers who failed to see the
Choir Singer at the Farwell Opera
house last night missed one of the best
comedy dramas seen at the local play
house for long time. Special men
ton should be given Miss Belle Garlic
ton, 4 former Rockport girl. who play
cd the part Of Cora Ormsby. the ad-
ventures to perfection. Her singing
in the third act proved to be excellent
and called forth several encores."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Tie annual reunion of the old 21st
Main Regiment was held at Watervillc
YESTERDAY. with a large number Of the
comrades present. There are quite a
number n this vicinity who shared in
the trials of the old regiment and
among thtre who We're present ycstrr-
day were A r. Perkins William H
Hunt' y. +. Robbins. William II. Ware
Fdwin Frcem.n and Charles H Davis
or Augusta, JON NJ. Williams of Read
field, II. +. WEBSTER of Damarscotta
Seth r. Taylor # the National Homo
NJ Togus and job, Drake Of White.
field. Many of TIN members were &C.
oomnanicd by their wives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

The Misses Edith Briggs and Laura
Norris of Wayne are the guests of
their friend, Mrs. T. NJ. Rollins.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Woodbury. of
New York are in the city for few
days and are guests at Hotel North.
William T. Johnson. who had for
nearly a year past been in California
and other sections of the West, has re-
turned to his home in this city, and will
probably remain here for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Chadbourne and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Davis enjoyed an
outing ut Weber pond yesterday
where they were the guests of Major
and Mrs. Charles E. Sturtevant, who
are occupying their cottage on the
shore Of the pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
Miss Ethel HodCkins Of Ellsworth ar

Miss Ethel Hodgkins Of Ellsworth ar
rived in the city last evening for a
short visit with friends before going t.
Washington. D. c.. where She has ac-
copied n position in tho Pension dc
partmcnt Miss IiodGkins. who had
for long time bcen in the Office al
Hale & Hamlin of Ellsworth as 4
stcno-raphcr. has many friends in the
city having been here during the last
four Legislative sessions. where She
hlled the position Of clerk in the office
If the secretary of the Senate. She vii
lave for Washington today or Satur-
dsy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

Miller Fruit Store.
Collateral Loan Co
Furniture.
NJ. Observation-Disclosures.
H. G. Barker-Clothing
W. A. Harper Co.-Jewelers.
Wardwell- Emery Co.-Dry goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Rev. Charles A. Hayden, d. D., who
has been with his son. DR. Lewis Hay
don at Livcrmorc Falls. for medical
treatment tho past week. is much i'm
proved in health but will not be able
to occupy his pulpit for some weeks.
Next Sunday D.. blanchard, former
pastor of the Congress Square Church
Of Portland. will preach at the Win
throp Street Univcrsalst church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur II. Young "f
Rroklinc, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs Ar
thur l.. Turner of Portland. who are
on a motoring tour of the State in their
Buick car. arrived in the city late
Wednesday afternoon and remained
until yesterday morning. when tho
journey was resumed. They were going
from Augusta to Bangor thence Il
Bucksrcrt, belfast. Camden ana Rock
Land and from there through to Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Chin Kee of Boston, who had been
the guest of Augusta friends for about
a week past, left yesterday on his re-
turn to Massachusetts, and Will III a
short time sail for China, where he will
for the coming two years visit rela-
tiyeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Street Commissioner McLean's crew
Of sidewalk builders was at work
yesterday on Il new concrete sidewalk
on the south side of Court street, from
State to- Chapel street, which is an i'm
provement that will be appreciated
by the residents of that section of
Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
Daily ksnnsbsc Journal
Friday, Sept. 81, 1907.
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res.

olutions OF respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments, whose object Is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

The Augusta friends Of Chase Mellen
Of Garden City. Long Island, will be
interested to learn that the Sub-cOm-
mittoe on legal affairs Of the committee
to revise the charter Of the city of New
York has selected Mr.. Mcllcn as the
counsel for that committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

It would seem that the Collateral
Loan Cos. sale of new and slightly
used watches advertised in todays is
sue. offers Z rare opportunity to buy
ers to secure unusual bargains in time
picves of every description. See ad. on
first page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Richard Clark and Edward Powers,
who had been arrested for drunkenness
Wednesday, were before the municipal
court yesterday morning and were fined
So each, which was paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
Augusta, Sept. 20

Augusta, oept. 70.
In the Kennebec county superior
court Thursday morning, Christos
Kavos Of Waterville, a Greek, was
arraigncd on an Indictment found by
the grand jury at this term for assault
with intent to kill on Linwood Lewis
at Waterville, August % last. Alfred
A. Matthew, Esq, of Watervillc APP
peared as counsel for the respondent.
Neither the respondent or none of the
witnesses could talk English and Peter
Malias of Hallowell acted as in
terpreter.
On recommendation of County At
torney Beane a mol pros was entered IN
that portion of the Indictment with
intent to kill'' and the respondent
pleaded nolo contendere to assault.
Linwood Lewis, who was assaulted
testified that about noon August % lie
was on his way home when he met a
friend and started to talk to her. The
respondent came along and put his
head between the witness and his
friend. Witness told the respondent to
keep away and pushed him. The
respondent struck III" witness and a
fight followed. The face Of the wit
ness was badly cut and he was at
tended by physician.
on cross examination the witness
denied using insulting language to the
respondent and did not know whether
the respondent had Il knife or not.
Clara Bernard of Waterville, who
was talking to Lewis at the time OF the
assault, testified that the respondent
came up and put his head on her
shoulder.
Mrs Della Dion of Watervillc tcsti-
| fled to seeing the fight from her
window and saw the respondent turn
and take out a knife.
George H. Simpson. deputy marshal
| of Watcrvillc, testified to arresting
| kavos as he left the scene Of the fight
ON cross examination the witness
testified that the respondent had given
| him trouble in tho past.
Tile witness identified some rings
| worn by the respondent and the knife
| which he took from his coat pocket
| There was no blood on the knife
DR.. j. +. Poulin of Watervillc who
attended Lewis, testified that the
wound was probably made by an edged
| instrument and not by a ring. The
| witness said that the cut was abou
seven eighths of an inch wide ant
| three-cighthS of an inch deep
| Odeleon Butler of Watcrville testi-
| fled that he knew the respondent under
| the name of Newbury. The witness!
declared that Kavos had been in fight!
before in which he made threats tt
| kill.
| The respondent, ChristOs kavos, tool
| the stand in his own behalf testifyint
| through Peter Malias, the Interpreter
| He said that Lewis began to swear a
him as he approached. He turned
| back to ask Lewis why he sWore a
him and then Lewis hit him. The boy
| in WatCrvillc and til" men who worked
| in the mill where the respondent wa
employed continually plagued him an,
| laughed at him.
| Other witnesses testified that the.
had not seen the respondent put hi
| hands in his pocket after the fight.
The respondent was sentenced L
pay a fine Of So and costs and il
default of payment to serve fv
months in jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

On" Of the most beautiful and ac-
complished girls Of Quitman. Ga. Miss
Ruby lilly, has been appointed mis-
sionary to Korea by the Methodists
and is ROW on her way to her post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

The first meeting of the Murray Club
after the summer recess will be held
with Mrs. Arson NJ. Goddard at her
home, I Crosby street. at 7.30 Monday
evening, Sept. 80. and all members are
requested to be present. as important
business will come up for transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
AMUsEM ENTs.
Pictures Tomorrow.

There will be no pictures today at
the opera house on account of the
Choir Singer" playing there. They
will be on again tomorrow when the
excellent program of yesterday will be
repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Master Joseph Manley Mellen. who
had made his home ut the Marley
homestead on Stone street has entered
the Middlcscx school at Concord, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27

Brooks Hardware Co.'S north win
dow is quite magazine of small arms.
as well as curiosity showing of sport
ing goods of all kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

monsieur Claude Roua will resume
his classes in French. sct /. at his
schoo'. room No, 10 in tie Whitman
4 Adams block. Telephon. e5s-1.
seAt2Oeod5ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-27
Watervi|Ie Mans|aughter
Case Now on Trial.
John Therapis Charged With
| Killing Lakerides.
Case Will Probably Reach Hands Of
the Jury Tonight.

OLIVER G. HALL, Judge.
CHARLES w. JONES. Clerk.
FREDERICK w. PLAISTED, Sheriff.
FRED L. BEANIE, County Attorney.
FRED W. LEE. Stenographer.