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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Peach orchards in Augusta are
something Of 4 novelty. but Pcrcival
raising peaches at their farm on the
Belgrade road. With them there il as
sociated in the project a Mr. Currier,
formerly Of Michigan. who is familiar
with the peach culture and has raised
them in the northern part If that
state and who will superntond the
work in hand. A lot Of $50 young trees
has been received and if the experiment
proves successful others will be added
to tho orchard. Mr.. Currier is Of the
opinion that if peaches can be raised in
northern Michigan they can also be
raised in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Willis Y. Patch Of the Bangor school
board, and Alderman Miller made long
and strong fight at the city meeting to
Increase the salaries of the superinten-
dent of schools from $500 to $500. and TO
increase the salaries Of the teachers. the
first order went through without mucn
trouble, but Aldermen Haskell, Gorham'
Robinson and Corners voted against add
ing $1,000 to the regular appropriation 10
be used by the school board in raising the
teachers pay The sum asked for was
scaled down to 5000, and then after much
debate the order was passed. The money
is to be divided among 1S5 teachers as Inc
school board thinks best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

May IS. 1907
Foundation walls of new wing at this
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital, Bangor.
Maine. will be received on or before Y
o'clock noon, Wednesday, May 10Th. 1907.
Plars and specifications may be seen at
the Office of tic Superintendent at the
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital. Bangor.
Maine. ana at the office of John Calvin
ST avenS ard John Howard Stevens, archi-
tects. Portland. Maine.
Bids must be addressed to Charles Z.
Field Chairman Building Committee.
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital, Bangor,
Maine.
Per o-de. Euildirg Committee.
CHARLES E. FIELD. Chairman.
paoyicI1u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
LOST, FOUND, ETC.
PROPOSALS FOR COAL,

Sealed proposals for furnishing coal for
County Buildings for the year ending
June 1st. 1908. will be received by the
KennCbec, at their office ut the Court
House at Augusta, until u o'clock noon,
Tuesday, May 2Sth, 1907 Only best quail
ity. of coal. both stove and broken and
wei screened, will be received, the same
70 be delivered as wanted at the Court
House and Jail.
All coal received will be weighed at the
Jan on scales provided by the County and
by sworn official and will be paid for in
accordance with said weight Rights re-
served to reject any and all bids.
IRVING r. BRADLEY,
HF.RMON H. ADAMS,
LEVI T. WILLIAMS
County commissioners
of kennebec County.
may17eod5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Many people doubtless wondered YES
to-day al the sudden cutting out Of the
electric lights at about the noon hour.
both in this city and at Hallowell. III"
linemen were at once set at work to
hunt up the cause Of the trouble and
it was found shortly on Front street
behind the Parrot building, whore
some one had thrown piece Of tin
across the wires thereby creating
short circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

KENNEBEC COUNTY - In Probate
Court at Augusta, il vacation. May o,
1907.
A Certain Instrument, purporting 70 BE-
the last will and testament Of William II.
ty, deceased, having been presented Tor
probate.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be Civ
en- three weeks snccessirely prior q tie
i\cnnnhrc Journal, n newspaper printed
in Augusta. that al persons Interested
may attend at a Court Of Probate then
to hC holden at Augusta. and show cause.
il any. why the said instrument should
not be proved, approved and allowed rs
the last viii and testament OF the said de-
ceased.
Attest: ". a. NEWCOMB, Register.
maN10fri3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Uncle Scion Chase, farmer, politician
and philosopher, will lecture at the
State street Free Baptist church at
o'clock Tuesday evening, May q. Ad-
mission 25 cents Tickets for sale BY
members Of the Cheney Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

A wei attended meeting of King Co.
No. A. u. r.. X. IF p. was held at the
armoTy last evening, on the subject ~
the visit to Watcrvillc tonight, ana il
is probable that the party will number
about 50. Tho boys will leave for Wat
ervillc on train No. . at 7.23 this even
ing and are anticipating a grand good
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Brown & Hopkins have received and
have on exhibition at their rooms on
Cony street one Of the finest designs Of
the dark Quincy granite sarcophagus
that ever came to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

All Augusta citizens will be interest
ed in the after dinner speaking at City
hall this evening. The galleries will
be free for ladies and gentlemen. 1t
is honed the seats will be well filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Cony Highs next baseball game will
be played Saturday afternoon when
the team will meet Watervllc High ~
the Driving Park diamond. The game
will be called at $50 and as Cony High
viii have all her players on hand the
game should be Il good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
,AY HORSE, 6 YEARS OLD,

weight 19G9. good driver and worker L.
Rarher, +, RCadGeId. r. o. address Win
throp, Maine. nay10ltf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

One of the enjoyable occasions Of the
week was the social dance given at
Woodmcn's hall last evening by some
of the young mon Of the city. There
was n good attendance and everybody
had good time. Music was furnished
bY BOlgnrs Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
A FIRST CLASS DRESS MAX

to Lease the dressmaking rooms over our
store. These rooms have been used by
n dreSsmakCr doing large and profitable
business for the past seven years. Best
location in city. No drcssmaker on Wa
ter street between the postofiice and r.
r. bridge. Bucklcy's. 1888 200 Water 81.
apr3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
FINE FAMILY HORSE. SIEVE

good drliy cry wagon and Il good work
harness: evcrvtt ing at Il bargain Mort
gagged $125. Address 210 Water St. Au-
SuSta, Me. maylidtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold meetings in g. A. r. hall.
Water street, Augusta. Nc, Sunday
May 10 at $50 and $50. Dr. Edgar W.
Emerson Of Manchester. \. H.. the
eminent speaker and test medium will
address both beetings. Special music
by Prof. Theme and others in the
evening. Public invited. may17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
INsu RANCE. WE ARE
RsFRIeERAToRs OF ALL KINDS

Tor stores. markets. hotels and rCslau-
rants. iE stock and made to order. Cor
r"spondCucc solicited. f. Il. Whitman &
CO.. Clinton. Me. may16dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
DRUG STORE FOR SALE IN GAR

DRUG STORE FOR SALE TN GAR
diner, Me. the Nichols Pharmacy, for
merly the old Harden drug store This
store has been thoroughly rcftted, new
steel ceiling, furnace. etc, new stock.
good soda apparatus. One Of the best
located stores in Gardiner. VIII sell at
a great bargain il sold Mt once. Apply to
n. B. Sawyer. Gardiner. Me. Telephone
1875 apr22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

,s,,,,,r, Lodge I. o. o. f., will work
III second degree on five candidates,
,,.itb snnrial music, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

A spocial car will leave Hallowel at
K sunday morning and Grove street
junction at 7.30 for the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
GOOD. GROCERY AND PROVISION

business in Gardiner. Marie. Location
one of the best in city. Large, roomy
store and basement. plate glass front. one
Of the best opportunities in the State to
established. For quick sale no reason
able offer will be refused. Apply at once
to III. +. Sawyer, Gardiner, Maine, 30
Water St. Telephone 1876. apr26dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

AT MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL,
Portland. girls to work as ward maids
and In laundry. Apply to matron at Hos
pitaI apr2idlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

FIJI. burgess is in position to supply
promptly cameras, films, plates papers
postcards, developers. etc. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
Situations Wanied-.-Fem
A CHANCE TO KEEP HOUSE FOR

some poor man with no family. or to
work for the sake OF n good home in
some small family where there are no
children. Address Mrs. Laura Frat, Box
rs. BoTdolnham, Maine. maElidStf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
MALE help WANTED

A MAN TO DRIVE TEAM, STEADY
job. Ami. a &. a. Cay. u Center street.
Augusta. T,l IT. rIaylld3t+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
For Sale-..Boats, Motors, etc
n. p. GASOLINE ENGINE /. 4. c.

beam, horse Palmer engine, seats II. All
right every way. a bargain. j. p. New
ton, Gardiner, GO Maple st. m1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

sURLERS OR GIRLS TO LEARN TO
burI, apply at the vassaIboro Mills
North VassaIboro, Maine.
may9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
For Sale.--Horses, Cattle, etc
GENTLEMAN'S DRIVING HORSE,
RISE. 1925 POUNDS.

clever. good, smooth legs, little tender
forward. just the horse IN a farm; price
So. \ great bargain. w. ii. Baker. -
Chestnut St, Gardiner. Me. may16dIt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
FRESH CUT FLOWERS EVERY
day. +. ID. Hartshorn. Tel. 21A-2

Mrs. Thomas chiropodist and toilet
parlors are open from s A. M. to s p.
M. Marcel waves a specially. 2Ol
Water street, Augusta. Telephone
1913. apr25dthtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

girl for the season at The Farms" Old
Orchard Me. Communicate at once by
letter or telephone with Mrs. f. IL
Hczclton, Carroll St., Portland, Me.
mayllilw+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

Fresh cut carnations, all colors Soc.
per doz., o. p. Robbins & Son, Tel. 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
A GOOD DOG, CAT OR BIRD is al

ways wanted and always for sale.
Both parties are sure to meet in
the Journal Want columns and a
trade always results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
BOARD WANTED
SITUATIONS WAMTED..M MALE

A POSITION BY A YOUNG MAN Ex-
pt ricnccd il, express, telephone, hotel AMI
clerical work. Honest. temperate and
highly recommends !. Address "F,.,'' c4re
Journal raN13dot
ar ONCE A JOB TO DRIVE A TEAM
nr work in q grocery StoI" in Augusta
cr rntwhc M near thcrt. ON give best
Of references AZ to my honesty. Address
S. Pratt, Bux 21G, EoWdoinharn Maine
may1idAta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

APPlEWooD TAVERN, MEALS ALL
hours. Boats to let.
may16dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

SEALED PROPOSALS will b. received
At office Of Treasurer. Eastern Branch.
n. II. y. Y. s. ToEus. Maine. until Ii
o'clock a. NJ. May 25. 1917. ana then
opened. fer repairs 10 buildings in uc-
cordancc with instructions and specifica-
tons. copies Of which with blank pro-
pcsa,s and other Information may be hal
upon application to Major A. J.. Smith,
Treasurer. lnay3-I0- I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
BUSINESS CHANCES.

GROCERY AND PROVISION BUSI-
ness in Brunswick and Bath. Maine Best
location in each city, stores nicely fur
nishei ard doing nearly cash business
No long accounts. Salcs steadily incraas-
ing Best of reasons for selling. Address
NJ. 2S6 Water St, Gardiner. NJ, 1SS Front
St, Bath. may2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
A HARNESS AND WAGON. eoTH

are nearly new AMI in excellent cnndi-
ton. Inquire at 1870 Maine avenue Farm
ingdale. apr17dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
ROOMS TO LET

AFTER JUNE FIRST SUITE OF
Rooms suitable for light hpu-ckrcrine
Bathroom. Telephone No 4i9-3, ~ Win
ter street maY11d1Mkt
LARGE FURNISHED ROOM WITH
bath at M. F'lagg st. nlay1ldlw@
AFTER JUNE STUDIO CORNER
Of Fridge and Water streets. Augusta
Real Estate Association. fnly9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
25 NEW AND SECOND HAND CON-

cod and beach wagons, 5 secondhand
single horse jiCger wagons, also two sets
heavy work horses, G. A. Bryant Bow
man ST. rnaySd2w<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
Daily ksnnebsc Journal
Friday, May II, 1907.
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices -.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notIess, re-.
olutions OF respect etc, will bs
charged at the rate OF ten cents Den
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments. whose object IL tina
raising Of money. will be charged At
the rate OF fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, will b.
excluded from our local columns, ex.
cept such as refer to advertisers Or
cupying space in our advertisins
columns. and will be run under !
separate head on one OF the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail TO receive ths
Journal promptly Will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS TO SELL OUR NEW &C
cidcnt policy only SOC a mcnth-premium
advancement to men capable Of handling
district agencies. Address Peerless CAS-
ualty CO.. Augusta, Maine, L. L. Perkins
State Manager. may3dtt
$40 a WEEk-ExPENSE AID
vanced Man or woman to travel for
manufacturer and appoint agents for
household necessity. Good pay for home
work or part time. Ziegler Co., 221 To-
Gust St. Philadelphia. Pa. aprSd3ft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
S TO IS ACRE FARM IN CITY OF

Gardiner. Maine, within / mile Of bust
ness street, VITA greenhouse and market
garden business all established; lz-story
house ana al. large summer Kitchen anil
shed al! connected; also large barn; 4
mile to new electric line. This place must
he sold at once Price no consid"rati9n
Apply 10 II. l.. Sawyer, 90 Water 81.
Gardiner Ne. Telephone 1876 apr26dif
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
CARDS, NOTICES, ETC.
Why NOT HAVE YOUR HARNESS

made to order and get what you want?
1t costs no more than the rcady-made
when you buy Of L. o. Pullen. g. Cony
ST. Augusta. Me, l do all kinds of first
class work and make a speciality Of re-
All work guaranteed. m1y12dlWf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
MILE FROM THE CITY OF GAR

diner, Me, stands one of the best farm
properties that has been put on the mar
ket in recent years; contains 20 acres
about equally divided in tillage and pas
turc large story and half house and ell.
also large stable and barn; cuts - tons
hay; 80 apple trees, The price viii be
right for 4 quick sale. Apply to Fl. r.
sawyer. 80 Water street, Gardiner, Ne.
Tel 1876. may2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

FOR MY SERVICES
as soloist and teacher. Also. leader Lees
orchestra, music furnished. All pieces
desired. J. Frank Lee, 1s High street,
Gardiner. Phone 226-4 febldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
FARM, 80 ACRES, UNDER GOOD

cultivation, story and half house newly
large barn nearly new, 10
grated fruit trees, large strawberry bed,
good pasture, OILY "a milo from Gar
diner. we have cut this 1920 place to
$50. This means a quick sale. Apply to
II r. Sawyer, Gardiner, Nc, 2JJ Waite"
street. Tel. 1876. may2dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
G. YOUNG STEAM, G.

Water Supply Engineers Agents for Ala
gines. Also the celebrated "Goodhue"
Windmill and pneumatic water tanks.
Box 8. Augusta. Me. apr23dlmo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
TEAM CONSISTING OF A a YEAR

old colt, safe for lady to drive, l Punt
wagon nearly new, | Punt nd hand, !
sleigh. run one season. harness used
season. robes. c. Ii. Russell, POI Water
street. Augusta, Me. nayedtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INsUR.
For SaIe..-Carriages, etc.
TIC TIRED

newly painted, used one seaes0n only. eX-
cellent condition. Price reasonable. Pearl
Dyer. Halowell. may9d2Ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17

IF YOU INTEND TO HAVE ANY
painting or papering done 1t will be to
your advantage to drop line to Ernest
NJ Story painter and paper-hanger also
dealer in wall paper. Grove st. Tel.
236-1. Augusta Me mchedtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
FARMS FOR SALE
$3.50 BUYS A GOOD FARM IN ORES

den. Me. 10 miles from Gardiner on Gar
diner and Wiscasset road. Story and half
house and oil, barn. 81 acres of land
about equally divided in tilage. pasture
and wood. This place is offs red for less
than half value to settle estate at once.
Apply to II. b. Sawyer. 2J9 Water street.
Gardiner, Me. Tel. 1S-6. may2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
TAKE THEM IN TIME AND CAN

save you money on your shoe bills. Re-
pairing that pIeases, prices that are sat
isfactory Prompt service. New lines
spring footwear. Open evenings. The c.
S. York Shoe store, 1863 Water ST., Angus
ia. octSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-17
ADVERTISING WORLD coLUN

bus, Ohio. A monthly journal of infor
nation, plans. suggestions and ideas for
advertising. Send today for free sample
or 10c for four months trial m23dtf
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

mills Of the general levy. which
would produce close to $4,000;
! per capita tax Of two dollars.
which would produce 5000, and
! wheel tax OF from so cents to
81 would produce close to $1,000.
which would make a fund of
SIC. 700 available for the year
1908. with the bridges all practic-
ally new. A road fund of SIC. 900
would be equivalent to $50 per
mile for $40 miles. Now, we do
not know how many miles of
roads there are in the parish desig-
mated As public roads. but we do
know that $40 miles of roads
would supply good roads to every
section of Winn Parish.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18
Friday, January is. 1907.
THE CIGARETTE HABIT.

There is law in this state
which prohibits the selling OF
tobacco and cigaretts to minors
and in some of the cities and
parishes the law is enforced. We
understand that some of the
citizens of WINFIELD will bring
the matter to, the attention oil
Judge Wear when the Criminal
TEN OF the District Court meets
50 that he may charge the Grand
Jury on that line.
We have never seen small boys
SO devoid of respect for the pres
ence of ladies as was the case
during the performance in the
tent show Monday and Tuesday
night Of this week. A number oi
them took their positions on the
ground ia front of the reserved
seats andia perfect cloud Of to-
bacco smoke was waited back
over the audience in the faces Of
the ladies and children to the
utter disgust and inconvenience
Of the audience.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

The minority in Congress
threaten to GUST Congressman
John Sharp Williams from the
leadership for the reason that
he does all of the talking for the
minority. It is proposed to re-
place Congressman Williams with
Champ Clark of Missouri.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

An American explorer in
Egypt claims to have discovered
the tomb and mummy of Queen
Thi. wife of Amen Hotep III.
Having never met Mrs. Hotep
III. We shall not try to identity
the remains.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

The State Railroad Commits
sion issued an order requiring the
Iron Mountain Railroad to repair
or rebuild its road from the
Arkansas state line to Alexandra.
The Third District Commissioner
seems to be getting in his work.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

Judge Gaynor suggests govern
ment freight agents As : cure for
railroad rate discrimination. And
then we would want . cure for
the government freight agents.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

The Aurora Borealis seems to
have side tracked il the south
bound march. judging from the
September weather We are having
in January.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

And the Louisiana State Board
of Education decided that Tu-
lane was not = State school. II
We remember correctly the Legis-
lature reached ! similar conclus-
ion some time last year.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

A st. Louis paper says eggs
sold in the Jos for 10 cents per
dozen. Il is probable that some
Of the same vintage are being
sold today, but the prices have
advanced.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

An exchange remarks that
there are two gubcrnatorial can
didates in the field. Y. San
ders and Robert Broussard-with
General Jastremski to hold the
bag.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

u
Board of Aldermen in passing an
ordinance for the purchase Of a
lot and the building of . Market
House and Police Jail in connec--
ton With:a Town Hall rfneeting
with universal appreciation. It is
s.Sp toward progress. The
amount saved in the rent Of an
office for: the town officials and
the revenue from the market
stalls will more than pay the
purchase price as the obligations
mature.
The Inauguration of COM
plete water works system is
another improvement that will
innre to the interest of the town
more than would any other prop
osition. The plans of the pro-
posed system are in the Mayors
Office and can be seen by any
citizen who might desire to see
them. The election, which takes
place next Tuesday for that pur-
pose, should be unanimous. We
can not understand how any man
who has property situated in the
town can afford to vote against
the water works.
The Police Jury has passed an
ordinance to curb and pave the
sidewalks around the Court
House Square and to put il i
paved walk from the four en-
trance gates to the Court House
d9ors. Then they are going to
have the Court House thoroughly
overhaulei and reprinted and
caIsomined.
These public improvements are
absolutely necessary to keep up
the march Of progress Being made
by the private property owners.
Should the progress made ID
i 1906 IN building around the
] Court House Square Be continued,
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-01-18

Senator Tillman also is opposed
to the Presidents action in dis
charging the negro soldiers.
There are now two opponents
Foraker and Tillman.