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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Commencing at 90 \ NJ. end CONTINUING,
until the entir. lot is SOLD at the resi-
dence of frank L. Curtis. Randolph. Me.
short distance above Or. q r. Bridge.
Note q. few of The many articles to be-
sold: Entire parlor suit consisting of l
settle, sofas. mahogany ami plush rock
ers parlor chairs. up light : 1T. mirrors
mantle mirrors, l.anO lamp and several
par.or lamps, marble tables an | stands
hundreds of yards CT tapeSty, carpvting
and straw mating. French clocks. oil
paintings and cngrdvmes. metal bed. ;
walnut chamber sets. hair mattresses,
blankets. dressing cases and commodes.
medicine cabinet mirror front. willow
rockers. cherry writing desk. dining ia
hles and chairs cooking range and 3
parlor stoves and cooking u+ensils, dishes
ana bric-abrac such aS vases, statuarv.
etc: / Eddy refrigerator and Eddy ice
chest, 40 yds. Of oil cloth carpeting, new:
also at same time | 2.wheel meadow
brook "Oa1 cart: l single harness. tao
ke and fall; ch3i'ns: stable furnishings:
Lawn swing; clothes reel: lot of md hand
lumber and hundreds of articles not men
TONED. This is without doubt the best
lot OF household goods that have been
offered for public sale in this vicinity for
a lCnG time and every article will be sold
To the highest bidder with no reserve
whatsoever. Sale positive, regardless of
W rather
These goods will be on inspection
Thursday afternoon. For particulars in
0uire of NJ. a. HARADEN Sc CO. Auc-
tioEeerS- apr3d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

The assessors of Gardiner Farming
dale and Randolph are hard at work
or their tasks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

George Smith, who has been criti-
cally i'll with pneumonia, is reported
much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Charles Knight went to Lewiston yes
tcrday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Andrew J. Knox of Presque Isle ar
rived here yesterday for visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

The Arthur Berry house on Autumn
street has been sold to Rufus Trott for
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Mrs. Clayton Hall of Portland is the
guest Of relatives in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Miss Lille Coleman is reported as
being very ill with peritonitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Mr. and Mrs. ]. d. Stephenson and
daughter went to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Mrs. a. G. Stilphen and Miss Annie
went to Boston to visit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05
GARDINER.
Telephone 63.3.

Hennesey Mclaughlin and family are
visiting friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

Barney Reilly arrived yesterday for
a visit with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05
PILES CURED M TO "A DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed TO cur re
any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleedinen AZ
pr9trrd'ng piles in 10 IA days OF I%,Wi
faIunsIet aDc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05
Catarrh Treated and Cured by
1.-THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON"

Druggists refund money if DIR. POR-
TFE'S ANTlSEFTIC HEALING OIL
fails. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05
LOST

A LADY's HAND BAG, CONTAIN.
ing purse with a sum of money some
where on Water street. Letter with own
eT's name in bag. Finder will receive re-
ward on its return to J. l.. Peacock. Com
monweaith shoe factory. apr1dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-05

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
FOURTH IMMUNES TO ACT
AS STEWART PALLBEARERS

Members OF the Fourth Immunes.
First District Volunteers, will be the
paIIbearers for Henry Stewart, a mem
Der Of the organization, who died at
Hampton Roads Sunday and whose fu-
neral will be held in Hindle & Bayliss'
chapel tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Interment is TO be made in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Henry c. Stewart was born in Wash
ington. and he was among the first TO
Join the District Volunteers, who went
to cuba in 1895. After he was mustered
out he becarae a member OF the Fourth
Immunes. one of the camps of the De
partmenJ OF the District, Spanish War
Veterans. Mr.. Stewart was a brother of
Mrs Edward l. Jordan. whose husband,
a plate printer and editor, died at Balls
ton. Va, several weeks ago About a
year ago Mr.. Stewart went 10 the Sol
diers' Home at Hampton Roads He
died Sunday OF tuberculosis.
When Department Commander J. Wal
ter Mitchell OF the Spanish War Vet
Grams, learned OF Stewards death he APP
pointed six members of the Fourth I'm
munes TO act rs pallbearers.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
EDWARD WISER
DIES, AGED IS
Proprietor of One of the
City's Famous Oyster
Houses.

Edward Weser. proprietor Of the fam
Gus old oyster house at Twelfth and T.
streets northwest. died this morning
after an illness of a year and a half.
Mr.. Weser was eighty-three years old
and died at his home. AL Seventh street
southwest. Death was caused by a
complication Of diseases, superinduced
by old age.
The funeral services viii be held
Thursday morning from St. Dominic
Catholic Church, at Sixth and + streets
southwest. The Rev. A. J. Hinch, O. p,
pastor of the church, will conduct the
services, and burial will be in Mt.
Olivet cemetery.
Mr.. Weser was a native OF Germany,
but came to the United States when a
boy He was for several years maker
and seller Of sulphur matches. In 1855
he established his oyster house. He is
survived by a widow, three daughters,
Mrs Annie Gordon, Mrs. Barbara
wing, and Mrs. A. j. Comiskey; and
two sons, G. II. Weser and Joseph 3.
Eeser.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
BROWNSVILLE
STABLE SQUAD
SOUND ASLEEP
Corral Boss Heard Shoot
ing Then Aroused the
Soldiers.

George Johnson. teamster. Of Com
pany c. OF the Seventy-flfth Infantry.
testified before the Senate Committee
on Military Affairs. today. that he was
asleep in the quartermaster's corral
when the shooting occurred, the night OF
August Is He declared that while he
himself heard no shooting. VoschelIe.
the corral boss, when he awakened the
men in the corral. shouted:
Boys, get up, there's shooting out in
the town"
Voschelle come over to the stable.
the witness said, because he thought
the ambulance might be needed. Ac-
cording to johnson, NosChelle said that
while on the way to the stable he had
seen a crowd of men near Ailison's sa-
loon. kept by a negro ex-sOldier- These
men were moving down the road to-
ward the gate into the reservation.
johnson said NOSChclle had not stated
whether the men were armed. The sol
diers. who slept at the corral, said
Johnson, kept their arms at the bar
racks. He did not know whether all
OF the soldiers who slept at the stables
were present when he was awakened.
He know that all of the men were there
but one. and Of this one he was not
certain.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
CONGRESS FAVORS
BIG BATTLESHIPS

That the Administrations battleship
program will be indOrsed by both bodies
of Congress is now fully assured. Two
big battlesnips. each larger than the
Drea dnaught, and each the equivalent
OF any battleship now projected abroad.
will be built by this country.
The Senate Committee on Naval AZ
fairs has made its report and has up
held the House program As reported.
the bill carries a total OF SlO0. ~. s07, be
ing an increase Of $5.700.326 over the bill
passed by the House. The House pro
visions Tor two big battleships are re
tanned
The Senate committee has increased
from 5000 600 TO $1200QOO0 the appro-
priauon for armOr and armament OF
ships already authorized. and from 81
100000 10 S4.0CJ.00O the reserve dmmu-
milton appropriation.
The Senate committee has dpprOpri-
ated $4,000 for a naval hospital IN
Washington. Several other items are
added TO the House bill.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
MASONS RECEIVE CASH
FOR BUILDING FUND

r. A. Chester, OF the Commercial Ma
tional Bank, begs to acknowledge with
thanks cash contributions for the build
ing OF the new Masonic temple from the
following: Vice President Fairbanks,
Senators G. d. Clark. W. A. Clark, r.
p. Flint, and F. =. Warren; Represen-
tatives A NJ. Byrd, d. + Lafean. X.
Haskins, J. NJ Miller. c.. W. Smith.
William SUlZeT, and l. p. Wanger: First
Assistant Postmaster General Hitch
cock. Walter a. Brown, p. +. Smith, L.
4. Dent, L. p Darrell, Arthur c. Noses,
Berry K WhitmOre Co, Gait a Bro.
These contributions were received by
the cash contribution committee. Of
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
VETERANS PAY LAST HONORS
TO OSCAR A. C. OEHMLER
Patriot and Scholar, Pro-
NOTED From Ranks
for Bravery.

Oscar O. c. Oehmler, well known in
German-American literary and Grand
Army Republic circles. died late Sun
day night at the residence of his son,
Oscar r. Oehmler. 116 Eleventh street
northeast. after an illness Of two years.
He was seventy-three years old.
Nj. Oehmler was native Of Langen-
sal2a. Prussia. He came to this coun-
try with his parents when thirteen years
old. At the outbreak of the civil war
Mr.. Oehlmer enlisted in the Union
army from Ohio He was in the two
fights at Bull Run. and all the battles
IN which his command participated, up
TO Gettysburg. where he was wounded
seven times.
For distinguished bravery he was from
time TO time promoted until he became
captain of his company.
After the war he located in Pittsburg
and later in Baltimore, coming to this
city in 1900 to reside with his son. He
was a member of Abe Patterson Post,
No SIS, Grand Army Of the Republic, of
Allegheny, Pa; Duschane Post. No. 3.
Grand Army of the Republic. of Balti-
more, and the Union Veterans Legion,
Of this city.
Mr.. Oehmler enjoyed the distinction
Of being one of the best known Ger
man-American students and scholars OF
this country. He was an author Of
some note, a student Of English and
German literature. delvinE deeply in
sciences, philosophy, mythology, and
kindred subjects.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock from the family
residence and were conducted by a del
cgatiOn from the several Grand Army
posts and members of the Union Vet
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
HENRY KROPP BURIED
IN PROSPECT HILL

Funeral services for Henry F,ropp.
who died on Sunday at Providence Hos
pitaI. were held In the chapel Of Hindle
& Bayliss' undertaking establishment
this afternoon at o'clock The Rev.
Paul A. Menzle, pastor of Coucordia
Church, officiated Burial was made in
Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kropp was born in the District
sevcnty-fivc years ago. and conducted
an upholsterinE establishment on
Fourth street about thirty years He
went 10 Philadelphia when young
man. but returned TO Wa shington and
established himself I'm business.
About six weeks ago he was taken i'll,
mad was removed to Providence Hos
pitaI. His death was the result OF stom-
aCh trouble.
Mr. KrOpp is survived by his widow, a
daughter and son.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
FRANCIS J. GARMODY
LAID TO REST TODAY

Funeral services for Francis J. Car
mody were held at 2 o'clock this after
noon from the home OF his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John p Carmody, 254 Delaware
avenue northeast. The Rev Ignatius
Fcaly, assistant pastor of St. Joseph's
Church. officiated. and burial was in
Rock Greek Cemetery-
Mr.. Carmody died on Saturday after
noon after an illness Of several months
at his parents home He returned 20
Washington from New York last No
veUber, and was believed TO be well
on his way 20 recovery, when he suf-
fered a relapse last Saturday, and died
in a few hours.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
MRS. SALLlE A. SCAGGS'
FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs Sallie 4
Scaggs will be held at II o'clock on
Wednesday morning from her home in
Bennu 3. Mrs. SCaEEs. who was the
widow Of Selby B. Scaggs. was eighty
one years old. and had long been a resi-
dent OF Benning. She owned the prUT-
erty on which Fort Mahan WAS built
and had ether real esra-c holdings OF
considerable value
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
.PRINGETON'S BIG GIFT
DECLARED ALL A MYTH

BALTIMORE, Nd. Feb. BIN the
course of a speech at the annual ban
quet of the Princeton Alumni Associa-
ton last night, President Woodrow VII
son took occasion to deny the report
that Princeton has lately been or Is
likely 10 be. the recipient Of any great
gift from any individual.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
ANNA SHAW HEADS SUFFRAGISTs

CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-Anna Howard
Shaw, Of Swarthmore, Pa. was yester-
day unanimously reelected president Of
the National WOman's Suffrage Asso-
citation. Other officers reelected were:
Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery. of Swarth-
more. first vice president: Florence
Kelly. New York, second vice president,
and Kate NJ. Gordon, of New Orleans.
secretary.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
JAMES A. K. MOORE, JR.,
WILL BE BURIED TUESDAY

James a. X. Moore. jr., chief cleo
trician for Harry Wardman, the build
er. died suddenly Of heart trouble yes
terday at his. residence, 1928 7 street
northwest.
Funeral services will be held at the
house THURSDAY afternoon. Interment
will be in GIenwood Cemetery.
Mr.. Moore was a native OF Washing
ton, and was twenty-siX years old. He
Is survived by his wife, mother, and
father, three sisters, and three brothers
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
MRS. c. H. SMITH
GRANTED DIVORCE

4 decree of divorce was granted late
yesterday afternoon 10 Mrs. Carlyle
Herbert Smith from her husband,
CORTLAND H. Smith. the well-known
horseman. The divorce was granted by
Judge G. T. Nicol. in the circuit court
for Alexandria county
Mrs. Smith was Miss Carlyle Herbert,
a member of a weIl-knOwn Baltimore
family. and her husband was prominent
i'm affairs of the Eastern turf. His
COlOrs have been conspicuous at the
Bennng track several years. 1t is
understood Mrs Smith was given the
custody of the two children.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
DIAMONDS STOLEN
VALUED At $4,000

HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. ia jewelry
store has been robbed of $4,000 worth
of loose diamonds. A man entered and
asked for an unmounted diamond TO
match one he had.
a box of loose stones was Produced
by the clerk. After looking them over,
the caller said he would send his wife
around In the afternoon. He left the
store and. as the clerk supposed, the
box OF diamonds was returned TO the
safe. When the box was again taken
out Il was discovered that a strange
one had been substituted. containing
only tissue paper.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
JAPAN TO REFUSE
.COOLIE PASSPORTS

It was officially admitted at the State
Department today that the United
States Government is now negotiating
a treaty with Japan. under which the
japanese government will refuse to
issue passports TO coolies desiring 20
come TO the United States.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
TAFT TO SPEAK IN MINNESOTA.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Feb. 19.-Pres-
ident Cyrus Northrup. of the University
of Minnesota, has received from Secre-
tary of War Taft acceptance Of an in
vitation to deliver the commencement
address at the University on June Is.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19
PAYHASTER SYPHER
DISMISSED FROM ARMY

The Navy Department today an
nounced the dishOnorable dismissal OF
Assistant Paymaster W. T. Sypher, Of
this city. who was recently tried by
cOurt-marital at the Washington Navy
Yard. and found guilty of technical
embeZzlement." President Roosevelt
approved the sentence.
The discharged officer was a son of
the late General Sypher, Of civil war
fame. and comes Of a long line of dis
tinguished ancestry.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19

Grams Legion. the Rev. c. w. GalllEer
cha plain Of headquarters post ofiiciat-
ing. The body. dressed in fun uniform.
was incased I'm a metallic case wrapped
in the national COlOTs and q laurel
wreath from the G.. a. r. posts. The
burial was In Arlington Cemetery
These children survive him. oscar r.
Miss Emma T., Miss Helen ~, Louis A.,
and Albert Z. OehmlcT.
The Washington times., 1907-02-19

Drawn for w. L. Bass.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
WILLING TO LET HIM DIE.
Singing Message Sent by Farmer
Worsted in Business Deal.

In the old colony town Of Scituatc,
Mass, once lived Deacon i, who
had yoke OF oxen he desired to
sell The news reached the ears OF
Farmer T, who lived In another
portion OF the town, who was In want
OF a pair. SO he visited the deacon,
who met him with a gracious smile
and led him to the oxen, which we're
chewing their cuds and to all appear.
ances ready for any amount Of toll
After some bargaining a difference
OF five dollars remained Finally the
deacon said: Il am old and feeble,
and shall not live long, and five dol.
lars will be of no account" so the
bargain was made Farmer t took
the oxen me.
They proved worthless. could not
work, and had been heated. He felt
provoked at being sold, and. seeing
a person the next day who was going
to the part Of the town where the
deacon lived, said: You tell Deacon
= he need not live another id
minute longer on my account"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
Physiological Mystery.

According to some curious invest.
cations conducted by English scien.
lists, eldest sons tend to be criminals
and youngest sons paupers. A great
many thousand school children and
many family histories have been eX-
amned to yield these results First.
born children were found TO be. as a
rule, taller and heavier. with greater
ability and endurance than the others.
This is in accordance with the popular
feeling in many countries that the
oldest child is superior to the others
and deserving Of special privileges.
II is a we'll established fact that
among men OF genius an undue pro-
portion are eldest sons.-Detroit Free
Press
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22

fading away and finally so weak that
for six months | could not get out Of
the house. | was nervous, restless and
sIeepless at night. and lame and sore
in the morning. Sometimes every.
thing would whirl and blur before me.
/ bloated so badly | could not-wear
tight clothing, and had to put on shoes
Two sizes larger than usual. The
urine was disordered and passages
were dreadfully frequent. | got help
from the first box Of Doan's Kidney
Pills, however, and by the time | had
taken four boxes the pain and bloating
were gone. Ihaye been in good health
ever since"
For sale by all dealers. 30 cents a
box. Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
TACK THIS UP.
Simple Advice Which May Prove OF
Untold Value.

At the first sign Of Backache or pain
In the region Of the Kidneys. or weak
ness and Urinary trouble, the follow.
ing simple prescription should be
used:
Fluid Extract Dandellon, one.half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparila. three
ounces. Take a teaspoonful after each
meal and at bedtime.
Any good prescription pharmacy
will supply these three ingredients at
small cost which can easily be mixed
by shaking well in a bottle. This is
said to force the Kidneys to filter the
sour acids and poisons from the blood.
overcoming the worst cases OF Rheu.
matsm.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
Secret Of Japan's success.

Gen. Sir ian Hamilton OF the British
army wrote the evening after one OF
the great battles which he had wit.
messed between Russians and Japa.
neSe in the recent war in Manchurla
To Ssd. Although It IS with re.
luctance that prepare to lose my grip
Il the exciting consciousness that |
have today seen the most stupendous
spectacle that it is possible for mortal
brain TO Conceiye-Asia advancing.
Europe falling back; the wall of mist
and thewriting thereon" Then as to the
meaning Of this retreat Of Europe be.
fore advancing Asia: The more |
think the more certain | am that It
was not strategy or tactics, or arma.
ment or information, which won the
battle OF Liaoyang for Oyama. but that
1t was rather the souls Of the Japanese
troops which triumphed over the less
developed, less awakened, less stimu-
lated qualities Of the Russians"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
Stood the Lest.

Allcock's Plasters have successfully
stood the test of sixty years use by
the public; their virtues have never
been equaled by the INSCRIPTIONS i'm.
itators who have sought to trade upon
their reputation by making plasters
with holes In them, and claiming them
to be Just as good as Allcock's."
Allcock's plasters stand to-day in.
dorsed by not only the highest medical
authorities, but by millions of grateful
patients who have proved their Ell.
cacy as household remedy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
THREE BOYS HAD ECZEMA.
were Treated at Otspensary-Did Not
unprecedented Five Months
Perfect Cure by Cuticura.

MY three children had eczema for
five months. 4 little sore would an.
pear on the head and seemed very
itchy increasing day after day. The
baby had had it about a week when
the second boy took the disease and
few sores developed. then the third
boy took 1t. For the first three months
! took them TO the N Dispcnsary,
but they did not seem to improve.
Then | used Cuticura Soap and CUT
rura Ointment and IN few weeks
they had improved, ana when their
heads were well you could see nothing
Of the sores, Mrs. Kate Keim. 5t3
West Goth St. New York, N. Y, Nov.
/, ) and 7. 1906"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
Triumph Of American Duchess.

Helen, duchess of Manchester. IL
now lady.in.waiting to Queen Alexan.
dra, and the FIRST American to receive
that honor. So much for marrying
the only son Of the most popular
duchess at the court OF Edward VII.
Other American duchesses may shrug
and say they wouldn't be ! lady in
waiting on any account; but don't you
believe them, 1t is a royal distinction
tremendously valued by English no.
bility, and the next step is the polIt-
ical plum to be made mistress OF the
boston Herald.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-22
MISSOURI NEWS
White Oak Growing Scarce.

St. Inuis-Thc National Conpers'
association held its annual conycn.
ton hcrc The association discussed
pessimisticnlly an impending calam.
ty which no one knows how to ward
of This is nothing less than the
threatened exhaustion Of the supply Of
white oak, no adequate substitute for
which has yet been found for making
certain casks. The white oak tree
must be- $50 years old before it Is OF
use to the coupuga.