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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

the baggage room here for the Maine
Central. The event will have more than
the usual significance Of well-earned
vacation for Mr.. Ward as it will mark
the completion Of A years of continu-
GUS service in the employ Of the Maine
Central Railroad 1t was in 1863 that
he began work for this company and
he has been on it's payroll ever since.
The road has few employees in its SER
vice more faithful than Sumner or who
have a greater number Of friends than
he. That he may continue for many
years to come in the position that he
now holds is the wish Of all who know
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

The Halloween party held in the Ii
brary Thursday night by Sorosis was
a most enjoyable affair. The rooms
were most tastefully decorated for the
occasion and no pains had been spared
by the committee of arrangements to
make the affair a success. Owing to the
fact that several who had been assign
ed part in the program failed to APP
pear the literary feature of the event
had to be of a necessity cut short. Mrs.
Floyd G. Nye gave a piano solo. Il vo-
cal solo WAS rendered by Miss Folr-
ence Wyman and Il Halloween story
was read by Mrs. Maud Jewett. Re-
frcshments OF molasses doughnuts,
pumpkin pie and coffee were then
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
WeN-knoWn Catholic Pas
tor Dead at Lewiston.
Made Many Improvements For
Church at Portland.
At One Time Engaged In Pastoral
Work at WatervilIe.

Lewiston. Me, Nov. 1.-After lin
signcr Thomas H. Wallace. pastor Of
St Patrick's Roman Catholic church
Of this city. passed away at 80 o'clock
tonight. He had been confined to the
house for the past three months and
while his case had been hopeless for
many days he retained his mental fac
ulties 10 within a few hours Of the end.
Observation-Disclosures vas born in SOM
ellsworth. y. r.. 81 years ago He VA"
educated at Holy Cross College and at
the Theological Seminary Of st. Sui
Spice in Montreal and WAS ordained a
priest by Rev. David William Bacon
of the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Con, option in Portland Aug. >. 1871.
lie WIS sent assistant to the
church DIT Watervile and in 1872 was
made assistant pastor of st. Drminic'S
in Portland. and in 1874 became Il pas
tor of that church. In 1876 he came to
I.rW iSton as pastor of st. JCScph'S
church, remaining with that church
until he built the new St. Patrick's
church i'm 1891
During his paStorltea here lie paid
the debt on st. Joseph s church. nIIr-
chaS.d and rerod"led tn" E"nai III"
block q Main street for u parochial
school at ~ cost Of $50. 900; built st
Patrick'5 church at Il cost Of about
500, 900. and aS 4 browning work built
personally as - memorial to his fat
thor the WalIacc Fdrochal school on
Bates street
Two sisters. Miss Nellie aud Miss
Margaret Wallace. and two brothers.
Michael and James Wallace, all Of
SonerSw"rth, \. II. Miss Nellie Wal
lace has remained at the bedside of her
brother during tn" greater part of hi,
illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
RESPONDENT OVER DISCHARGE
Thomas N. Mannix Loses POST O.,
Then Kills Himself.

Fitchburg. Mass. Nov. 1.-D,' :
spondcnt over his discharge from mis-
position Thomas NJ. Mannix, for IS
years foreman at the Fitchburg Steam
Engine Co. committed suicide today Y
by shooting. using a shotgun and firing
the charge into his head
The engine company has been in
volvcd in a mechanical strike for some
months and non-union men have been
employed 1t is said that Mannix did
not handle the new men satisfactorily
and was discharged last Saturday His;
body was found in a shed this morn
ing with II shotgun by its side and a
portion If the head blown away
widow and five children. the cid
est IA years old. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
10 TEY AGAIN FOR NORTH POLE
Cent. Amundsen Says His Next Trip
VIII Be Through ecring Straits.

Washington, Nov. t-FFff '; 5nlI
Amund.sen. the NorweGiin Arctic explor-
cr. who is visiting in this city. s.rid Vs.
terday frat lie would make .iun! her :ft-
tempt to reach tie Mouth Pol. in 1870
MY head is fell of plans for my nrxr
expedition" he said. "noup If which Eav,
been fully worked ont or finally decided
upon have dctt rmineI. I,nv.ver. to
max" my next trip through the He1irc
Strait rather than hv the eastern route
selected '1y COMMANDER Pcary II is
probable that | shall also take with m,
about the same number Of mcn-scven-
and possibly stay for the same length of
time in the frozen North
capt. A'H1ndson srert three wears IN
'hF NORTH and d-tinite'y l.,cat = H., r,;,.-
n"'tc role. u. 3l~, r.,r..t' u Il, r.,..;.-,+-
Ing IL" northwestern pasS"ce. H.. all rnt
have .nuci faith in tie ATTEMPT which i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Among the organizations which will
be new to Skowhegan readers of this
paper * the VenisOn Club. This is
composed OF J Milton Merrill guide,
john Sawyer, cook. bith of Madison, ].
Alton Emery, secretary and general
manager, James Coyne, Edward Drawn
and S. c. Ward. gunners. This party
will leave on their annual hunting trip
to Camp Merrill in Squaretown, five
rifles from Indian pond. Monday, for
their third trip. Mr.. Emery is con-
ductOr, Messrs. Coyne and Drawn are
engineers. and Mr.. Ward is III charge of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
Jury Has
Phipps' Case.

Worcester, Mass. NOV. l.-Th. evil
d"nce in the case IF Frank w PEipps.
proprietor of Lilly Pond house on the
Shrewsbury shor" of Lake QuinSigamoni
VIII" is charged with the murder of
Charles l.. Burnap an July .. was com
pleted today, and after the arguments
of the counsel and the charge by Judge
Pierce the jury retired at 80 this af.
t"rno"n T." consider the verdict. The
jury WAS instructed to return IL scaled
verdict at the opening of the superior
court next Monday morning if a de-.
cision is reached by that time. At a
late hour last tonight. the jury was
still deliberating and gave no indica-
tion Of arriving at Il verdict Immediate
ly.
The respondent went on the stand to-
day as Il witness and testified that on
the night that Burnap was killed Frank
}. Kelley Shrewsbury constable, who
was visiting Mary Brennan at the Lilly
Pond house. borrowed his revolver and
going outside fired some shots This
according to Phipps was Immediately
after Buruap had left the house.
John +. Sullivan. counsel for the de-
fence in his closing argument claimed
that Kelley ana not rhipps. the rc-
spondeut fired til" shot which caused
the death of surnap. District Attor
ncH George :. Taft told the jury that
it was practically in their hands to de-
terminc whether PhippS or Kelley killed
Eurnap. One of the other of these men
h" declared. must have fired the fatal
shut. In his churE Ia the jury Judge
Pierce said that the evidence was very
conflicting and that the case was a diff
cut one to decide. II" cautioned tile
jury against allowing anything except
the facts as presented to influence their
verdict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
AUCTION SALE
Of r,44
Farm { Farming IsoIs
IN Pittston Saturday. Nov. 2 r.
at 10 o'clock A. M. M

a. ~ " SlOSN ~ We tHcs94
This is the A. H. Sturgis place in 40
ton opposite the Smithtown church. ~
Is fine place for poultry or rnarN
garden farm, only l mile from Ga(6he
Farm com aims seven acres of nica$ial
bordering on the Kennebec river. ~
IL story of IA rooms and large oil
b I'll :5xSS2 all in good repair,
Two 2-seated wagons. coAared niaaiA
wagon. l steel wheel farm wagon Fso1
bic runner purig. "a Rcws, gfindxkne, q
penter tools, and aNthe small toyla.
ally found san q arnp b. Id II
furniture consisting in part u ~
range, i rarlor stove. white ironF l.
steads.1 painted betlste ads4 geese fed
beds, geese feat her pii]oWs,4 mattFeiE3
quilts, pillow slips. sheets. etc. table
chairs. dishes ands1 cooking utensils.
cords of wood, fz tons of coke rowldel
l fiat bottom boat, Zoo feet Of boards an
plank. l work harness. dingiharne
.onlv been used n. few times, a large lot Z
groceries of an kinds and hundreds
other articles too numerous to meItiof
Remember the day and date as .evegy
thing will he sold to the highest bidder
FREE LUNCH FOR ALL. If stormy,
sale will he postponed 10 Monday, O. H,
Small. Auctf"neer & Real Estate Agent;
Gardiner, Mime.
81 oct2Ad5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
LIFE TERM FOR PROF. Ahu
The New Grand Duke Of Hadcr Com
nnutes the Sentence Of Death

London. Nov 1.-The Berlin car
respondent ct the Standard SAWS tina,
the Grand Duke of Baden, acting a.,
the advice of the Minister of Jus,i,r
mas decided t" commute the sentence
"t death passed on Karl Hau. Formerly
PROFESSOR OF Roman law at George
Mashinston University. Washington.
=. Tor III" murder of Frau Molit,r.
life
Inns decision is regarded as being
"aSeo on the view that the evidence
auouced at the trial was not sufficient
I" justify Hau's execution. Moreover
the Grand Duke. having just succeed
ed to the throne. does not wish to be-
gin his reign by signing death war
rant. Hau will shortly be removed
to the penal settlement at RruchsaI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

The Senior class of the SkOwhegan
High school held n Halloween party
Friday night in the High school build
ing. The teachers We're present as
guests of the class. The committee hav-
ing the affair in charge was composed
OF Martha Bickford. Bertha Merrill,
Cal. Taggart. Allie Morrill, and William
Clifford. 1t proved to be very pleas
ant event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

The c"nce given by the Royal Neigh
h,rs IL M"&salolfskoc hall Thursday
"NtnInr WE, ''roylr' aifair in every
'inrc AID must IL; ,hronicled as one Of
IN" most successful social events of tho
Year. TIE concert was of the highest
order and thoroughly enjoyed by all
an,! that III" dancing was also enioycd
COOS Mithnut saving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

T.. \. Parker and j.. c. Butler left
Friday for Orono. where they attended
the observance of Maine night at the
University of Maine. Today they will
be present at the football game and
this evening Mr.. Parker will attend an
Initiation at the fraternity of which he
is a member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

"A. c. Laid. who recently sold ont thc
FAIRFIELD Journal. is now stationed at Au-
Susta' where he is assisting his brother.
W. NJ. in his printing business The w.
NJ. Ladd Co. received quite a bit Of the
state printing to do this year under the
competitive bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mrs. Laura Gotchell. who has been
employed as cook at the Oakland hotel
for the past five years. has gone to
Boston. where she will make her home
in the future. Mrs. Getchcll has been
a popular mCmber Of tho community
aud her rcrl"val from Town is regret
ted ny Il host of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

"A meeting Of the Women's Temperance
| mon will he held at the home of Miss
Anna Hudson Russell OH Elm street next
Thursday afternoon at 80 O'Clock 1t is
earnestly requested that all members
attend and endcavor to he the means of
bringing someone with them who is inter-
ested in temperance work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

There will be services at the Baptist
church tomorrow Preaching bv the
pastor. Morning subject: "a Remark
able Event Explained" Evening sub
Ject: THE Period IF Preparation. This
will be the second sermon in the series
IN the Life of Christ. The Young
mems orchestra will assist in the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

At the study room Of the Lon-feIIow
Grammar school there took place a very
pretty and entertaining Halloween social.
feanut hunting. of so much absorbing
interest to all who indulge. was q feature.
Refreshments were served during the
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

George Duren. who Was called here to
attend the funeral of his brother Charles,
will leave for his home in Duluth Mimi.
SATURDAY morning. As Mr.. Duren was for
merry a resident here MANY of his friends
we're pleased to welcome him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
Church Notice.

The pject for the 49,
sermon the baptist ch,,idr morni,v
I.emark de Occurrenn1'c h vii! be "a
reache by the pastor o. Explained :.
me pa or at the evsrts ~ j. l.. Clart
oliver e second sernnon service Will
Christ. : series whit ofi the Life ~
uring ne winter. tn ne IS 70 preach
The r, Rod Of Prenara,, subject will ~
richest / will assist IN ~ The Bow,
he enc IN s ersal ief the morning sermon
saints ] az" The evening VIII VIII be An
devoted to appropriate servi Isme will Be
lay. '''ces Tor tha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
PITTsFIELD
Fowler RamsdeII

the = 'rriage of Herbert Z Eou,
= IN of A. f.. FouIer ,f ~ rcWlet.
Miss Sy via NJ. Ramsdou i and
IRIS. RI a and the lato CraS,1 Of
d I'll of anaan. was so,er,r;. i'aNs-
Method parsonage in NH, a.. me
: Jondaj .vening, Oct. % bv d. image
/ .ussell. who used the sin.,. ~. D. W.
: zee. T. young couple viii ,,,., ser-
h )me in Canaan, where they viii, s ta.e!1
ne hest wishes of a large circ, a", "
!iends. 'e OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Friday being All Saints day, a special
service was held at the Catholic church,
Sacred Heart of Mary. A large number
of the members of the church came down
from Shawmut to attend the early mass
at =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

There will be regular meeting of the
Fairfield Ledge No. 6S, Monday evening.
AT this session matter of great interest
10 the lodge is to be discussed A full
attendance is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

ously sick at the Somerset hospital
Friday morning the attending physi-
clan. Dr.. j. II. Wadsworth, reported
her condition Us a little more faVora bic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

masquerade ball will be held in
Milhurn hall on Thanksgiving eve. A
prize will be offered for the best cos
tuned lady and gentleman. On the af-
terncon of Thanksgiving sunlight hop
VIII be rleld iii the same hall. Music for
both occasions will be furnished by
the Somerset Orchestra of five pieces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Frank Fooler returned home Friday
morning from Il visit with his brother
at SANDY bay. He was there but one
day. but took the opportunity to go
hunting. Shooting gOod-siZed doe
W ht II he left there We're two inches of
SNOW on the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

for the EatcS-BoW(loin game at
Lewiston one week from today rae
Main" Central will grant special rate
Of $40 for the round trip. There will
be Il large attendance from this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Joshua Emery. motorman on the Water
vile & Fairfield road. end James hurry
of Shawmut will leave Saturday morning
for few days hunting near Greenvile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

sunset Chapter. .. T.. S.. has Sc
cure d the Schubert Concert Co. Of Chi
cago which will appear in Grange hall
ulIG"r its management Nov. %. This is
calico one of the best concert cOmpa-
MES which Will visit Maine this sea-
son and I, rare treat is in store for
Skowhcsan music lovers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

George T. Page will leave here Sunday
for hunting trip. He intends to leave
everything in connection with civilization
behind and seek the dense forests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

r.. o. VittuIn Of Concord, Tor many
years Il member of the board Of select
men in that town was calling on
SkoWhcIan friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Miss Agnes Clark has returned to her
home at St. Adams. after spending a few
days with the family of Eugene Clark on
Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Marion Greenleaf of Southport a stu
dent at l[ent's Hill. is visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E Ham,
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

t. +. Adams of Bingham, who has
recently fitted up Il new barber shop
in that village. WAS in town Friday
l"nking after supplies and calling OH
f,. pI-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Fred Bess returned home Thursday
day night from Indian pond dam.
where ho had been since Monday OH d
hunting trip. He brought back one doe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

bedside 'fore death. Charle. Y :
Annie ac' ompanied the remain. ana Ass
on, whf1 :, they We're tn,err.. 10 Gin
age cei terry. at The WI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

George Pratt. who has been employed
at Moosehead, is at home for few day s.
visit with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Miss Maud MrFadden will leave for
Lewiston Saturday morning to pass Sun
day with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
SOUTH CHINA.

Preston lark ~ burlington. Me. WAS
calling c:l friends in the place Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Roy. Frank f.. Jones and wife left
friday To attend the Friends Quarter
" meeting in Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

MIR and Mrs. Warren Clark returned
from tw"-weeks' visit to their son Ed
SON III Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

III. Ii. Hickey Of Manchester, ~ H.,
is on visit to his sister, Mrs Hiram T.
Tuck, on High street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

c. G. Hume of Fairfield, manager of
the Sh1wmut Mfg. Co, was in town
FRIDAY on business connected with that
corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Fred Merrill injured his arm quite bad
~ Tuesday while working for Mrs. Il.
NJ Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mrs. q. K. Avorc left Friday morning
for Portland. where she will visit
friends tor the coming week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mrs E'2ai Williams Of Fairfield Cen
tor is visiting with friends in Bangor for
Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hamblett of
Concord We're in town Friday, the
guests Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Collins Of Ban
gor are III town. the guests of his ia
tier, james Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
SKOWHEGAN.

- Augustus Gilblair was IN Fairfield
Friday. the guest of his daughter. Mrs.
Johnson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
FAIRFIELD.

Rev J. l.. Clark WAS in Augusta Friday
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

nlid-terr eXa .linationS and. according
To PRINCIPAL Pratt. are acqutting them
selves very Well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Mrs. Wilbur Bradbury is confined at her
bone on Western avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Earl Prcntss is i'll at his home on lower
Mair street with typhoid fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

knu OF wax suitable for eoan aud
ndle m King is obtained in S,u,h ,f "aNI
ON the berry nf Il shrub tmyrica - cnrI
iia., Which IS used for bindin, drifr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

Guy p. Gannett of Augusta was in
town for a few hours Friday the guest
of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
PILES CURED INsro nav.

r.>ZO OF IMMINENT is guaranteed a
+ry case of Itching. Blind. RIead ~ cure re
flotudine Piles in to II days or mors.,
~ sunded. s~ miuhey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

N.-ltv iiu--aE VINO fa;.- t..-r M.
~ y WI fri t'.,.. M t"vn f"r in. ,,d:t
f@w Gays, laa r'"va. Nh lii- hnin. i'll
Flt .,,ttlp s5.i,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

q. l.. Roy r'"'utly shlpI"d Il rarl".,
~ ,oplr.. +" III" "IIun"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

ScaId-Head. ScaIo Diseases Cured by
THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON"
Druggists refr"I rooney II ~, pC.f,-
fails. &c. Ol''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

'in- N Mn h'r ie ahl~ \" y. in his
@t ~. "';,r W. Illness II yrv"l3,l d.,y4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

fpr. :. y. i:cu;-pri. r"1n Wh"'l.r HI"l
fr"nrf-. ihrwjnr "rr t''r"t m; a hu,r'-
i'll; ,rip IN t;ltrh''u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

itc r'i:'".''i ,n,10n.. non .s u4,Is
thor "'1tiH; -.l' d" ;rsl', tti',u uy.r thr
%"''' i'..t 'i,i '"ji h',.'d"y 1" . a.,.ri..
il...n-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

t''''''tti .; tj''. t"e \ tll1tti..
~" '-'tt'. ''' . it.- ,'',h - J,"lf tlr a..
ft 80 .'r'..'. Of Do --'-"d l,ira irsi t,niI,,..
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-16
The Sweet Potato.

A short time ago, in writing of
the sweet potato root borer, we said
that probably no crop would be so
much missed as the sweet potato, if
it should be destroyed. The editor
of the Tampa Times, calling attention
to one effect of the drouth mentioned
the difficulty of getting out the usual
area of sweet potatoes. All that is
said is good, but we doubt if very
many will feel that they can afford
to water the vines as they are plant
ed The Times says:
The spring drouth probably has
caused a good deal of vacant ground
which is fit for the cultivation Of
the sweet potato. The Times is a
firm disciple of the potato. and ii
would recommend all of it's readers
who have the ground and can get the
cuttings to plant freely. There is a
good profit in potatoes, especially
where they are put in on rich land,
given a little preliminary cultivation,
properly raked up in the hill and
fortified somewhat. The prices of
potatoes range from a dollar a bushel
in August down to fifty cents in De-
cember, But at fifty cents a bushel
there is a profit that would make the
rich wheat grower of irrigated noun
tain valleys open his eyes.
Moreover, the sweet potato is &C.
ceptable food to all kinds of farm
stock. The largest and best being
Starketed, the smaller and more IN
shapely tubers may be probably
converted into meat. Boiled, the
fowls will receive them gratefully as
a portion of their daily ration. The
young pigs are fond of them. And if
anybody kicks on the work of boiling
the potatoes, they should remember
that it adds about forty per cent. to
the acceptability and nutritious value
of the food
By the way, there are two things
connected with the potato that should
not be forgotten by(people who want
to grow them. The ground must be
fitted and fertilized, and when the
slip is poked into the ridge it should
always have cupful of water poured
in with it. 1t makes the difference
of weeks growth in the first month
Even in rainy weather, unless the
moisture is actually coming down, it
pays to wet the ground around the
slip.