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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The Woman's Home Missionary As
ISOLATION Of the Methodist church Will
meet at 30 Wednesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Lindsay. Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

C. q. Hume has recently purchased a
speedway horse, Little Sidney from
Boston parties. The prospects for rare
srort on the ice are very good. as far
as the number Of speedy horses are con-
CerncQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

T., r. Vail, who is employed at Bing-
ham, passed Sunday here with his family,
who will move to Bingham within a short
time. --' .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss Gladys McPheters has returned
to her home at Skowhegan. after pass
ing several days with Miss Jennie War
rem at Benton Station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

the students are focking back 10
town preparing for the opening of col
lese work which begins again next
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith have re-
turned to their home at Stockton
Springs, after passing several days with
Mr. Smiths parents, Mr.. and Ms.
James Smith at Benton Station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. J. b. Maddocks entertained the
members Of the Social Circle of the
Centenary Methodist church Monday
afternoon at her home on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

DR.. T. NJ. Griffin and Miss. Etfie Lord
went to Skowhegan Monday, II being their
second trip, where they were summoned
as witnesses In the Leonard Lord will
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

A social dance was held in the Bur-
rill hall Saturday evening and was
much enjoyed. These dances are
strictly private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Jimmie Connors Of Bangor. who is To-
referee the boxing bouts in Augusta
next Thursday evening, was in the citv
iast evening calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The effects of hard times are now
beginning to be noticed as far as the
tramps are concerned. The local officers
have requests from some nearly every
day. Chief Harrington accommodated
two Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Harry L. Gilman, who resides at
RrookInc. Mass, is on "A visit to his
mother. Mrs. Mary r. Gilman, Lower
Main street Harry was formerly in
business at Waterville as architect He
is now in the employ Of Il large con-
cretc contracting company in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss J. Cole returned Monday to her
horne in Watrryille. after passing sun
day Is the guest OF Mrs Jennie Per-
ki:,S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Ben Q. Eaton. who has been en-
ployed in the Waterville office of the
American Express Co., has resigned
and returned to his home here Satur-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Harry p. Nelson. who has been 10
Gated in Waterville for some time. ar
rived here Monday and LETT at once
for his home in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The installation Of the ofIicerS-elect
of the Women's Relief Corps will take
place al p. VI. Wednesday. An in
vitation has been extended to Z. p.
Pratt Post to be present. The INSTALL
ing officer will be Mrs. Adele Merrill,
Following the ceremony refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Fred Bess left Monday night for
New York. where he will pass a vaca-
ton of one week with friends in that
| city and in New Jersey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
HINCkLEY.

Services at the chapel We're con-
Quoted by Rev G.. W. Hinckley Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Frank 5. Morrill,, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Joplin. Mo-, arrived
in town Saturday. He has been alb
sent several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

II. L. Colby, road agent in Jackman.
left for hime on the noon train Mon
day. He had been in town settling
with the board of county commission
a,c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Jan. 16 has been chosen as the date
OF the W. s. o. concert and ball Pull
lens Orchestra of Bangor has been Sc
cured. The catering will be done by
the ladies of the Oakland Cniversalist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Many are planning to attend the
meeting Of the East Kennebec Pomona
which is to meet with the Winslow
Grange Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Robert Horne, Who has been i'll with
pneumonia, is convalescent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss Ella Hewins was at home from
Livermore Falls for a few days the past
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Robert Elliott has entered the employ
of w. T. bradbury as day clerk at The
Gerald during the absence Of Rollin
Clark, who is in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Freda Wagner and Mildred Rehail,
who have been spending the past few
months in Massachusetts, are visiting
friends at Good Will Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs Laura Fay. who has been the
guest of relatives here, returned Mon
day to her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Edwin Grordin left Monday for Bos-
ton. Before returning he will visit
with his sister in Springfield, Mass
Mrs A. o. Roberts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The next game TO be rolled by the
teams Of the Lawrence Avenue League
will be rolled tonight. West Side vs..
Amateurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Lucia Howard of Wheaton Seminary
passed Christmas with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Hall and daugh-
ter Marion have returned to their home
at Wilton, after spending several days
with NJ. and Mrs. William Ireland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Good viii High school opened Mon
day morning, after Il two-weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

H. +. Packard, who is stopping in New
Hampshire passed Christmas at his home
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Rev. George Merriam left Monday
for Waterville. where he will attend
meeting Of the Central Maine Baptist
conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
FAIRFIELD.

Albert Jewell was in Augusta Mon
day on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Monday to begin a course at business
college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
SKOWHEGAN.

Eugene Fowler of Dead River was
in town on business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Winslow High school began Monday
The other schools will commence Jan.
6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss Anna Boynton is spending a
two-wceks vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Boynton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Fayalene Trefren has returned from
Vermont, after an extended visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Ncighbors Of Oakland will give a pub
lie installation of officers in Wood
mems hall, Jan. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

irwin q. Scott is visiting his mother
and sister At Ryerson han, through the
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
EAST WINTHROP.

W Z. Hoyt of Phillips has been at N.
Green's for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

several members read selections from
La Tontaine."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The Working League connected with
the Congregational Society, held a
business meeting Monday afternoon
III the church parlors on Island ave-
nuC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
WiNSLOW.

The people Of the Grange will hold a
Cooweb social at the hall Tuesday
evening, Dee. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs d. w. Colby was in Pittsiield
Monday and PASSED the day as the
guest Of AIR. and Mrs +, w. Vail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

James Daily, Jr., Of Waterville passed
Sunday in town visiting his parents, Mr.
ana Mrs. James Daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs Games Harvey of Oak
land passed Christmas with Mrs. Har-
vey'S parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. T. Stone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Percy Bickford. who was wanted by
the local officers on a charge Of lar
ccny. was taken to Augusta yesterday
by Deputy Sheriff Strickland Bick-
ford was arrested by Deputy Marshal
Simpson of Waterville Saturday after
room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Wallace Emery. one of the we'll
known citizens Of North Arson. was
III toYI. on business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

a. l.. Plumner had the misfortune to
lose his family driving horse by it's be-
ing cast in the stall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

w. W. Nye and Robert Clark were
in TassalbOro Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Earl Patten, who has been in New
York for several months. is the guest
Of his PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Pat
ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The ladies of the Methodist church
are to serve n Chicken dinner at the
church dining parlors Wednesday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

II. &. NeWhall has returned from /;
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss Marian Stone is passing the week
with her sister. Mrs. James Harvey. at
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

JEFFERSON c. Smith went to Rumford
ans yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
PITTSFIELD.

a. S. Borden was business caller In
Bangor Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

G.. B. Moody left Monday for Sun
cook, y. H.. after 4 visit here with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

George Pierce, who has been i'll town
fer a few days. left Monday for Ban
gor, where he is a member of the po-
lice force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. Dolloff and children, who have
been i'll for some days with the
measles. are much better and able to
be out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Carl Greene of Waterville recently
called on relatives in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

MISS Mary \. Hudson has returned
% ms city after 4 short vacation pass-
cd with relatives in Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmen tonight. The work will be
conferred upon several candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Tho Installation of the otticerS-elect
Of SLOAN Lodge. F. and A. NJ. will be
held Thursday night The installing Of
ticor viii b" John +. Nelson Of Water
I.iIIC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
LOCAL ITEMS

Waterville citizens will co,,o
ny, w ieaving or telephoning items Of news
tnr Isl. 70 the Journals wateryille ed,.
70 Sor. The office is oper during the SaW
t tn Ease S the editor should be out at any
be left in the mail box on the d door may ay
VIII 20 found by him in season for tha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Fri Jackson of North Leeds is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. " c. Jack
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Folsom We're the
guests of friends in Waterville for tht
day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Rev. J. b. Mower Of Waterville was
in Oakland for a short time Sunday
and gave a brief talk at the Sunday
evening service at the Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

A horse attached to grocery wagon
ran away up Church street yesterday
afternoon The horse was stopped be-
fore any damage was done. though
several people were frightened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

j. L. Parkin has returned from an
inspection of his work which he has
been doing for the Somerset Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Merrymceting Chapter, o. f. s, will
hold a sale, supper and entertainment
Jan Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Miss Agnes Post. who has been en-
ploycd as table girl at The Gerald has
returned to her home in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

George f. Dupee of Mayiield planta-
ton was a business caller Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The little Dusty boy, who has been
i'll with appendicitis for several days.
is in the hospital at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Elizabeth Tobey returned to her
50 n""l in Skowhegan Monday. after
passing Il tWo-WeckS vacation with her
parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

W. ~. Austin has returned from, .
visit to Milford, Mass .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

w. NJ. Ladd has returned to his duties
at the Ladd Publishing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. Annie Batchcldcr Won the first
and Mrs Nancy Hutchins the BOBBY
prize at the Whist party held at the
home of Mrs. w S. Burrill Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Josiah York has finished working in
Pennington ana returned to this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

". L. Brown and son went to Harmony
Monday TO visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Frank Cannon has been quite i'll Of
the grip for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mir, and Mrs. +. p. Head and Mrs
Arthur Holmes visited Mrs. $. \. Tuy-
Tor Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Albert Barker of Gardiner visited
friends in Oakland over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. Lucy Mills of Solnerville. Mass.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. McIntire,
Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

naturalization papers were granted
saturday tc Walter Scott of Ga1oN
shiels, Scotland, Fred Teal If Hnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs, G. T. Emery Of Bangor arrived in
town Saturday to visit several days with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Rev. ". f. Wiley of this town suf-
frred i severe paralytic shock Satur-
day morning and is very i'll at his
homo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

;. L. Haines was a passenger for New
York Monday on a business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
FAIRFIELDCENTER

Mrs Alfred Gullifer is in poor health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mr. and Mrs. \. l.. Stevens Of Rome
visited friends in Oakland during the
day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

1--WE. SUDDEN
deaths are caused
by it--lleart dis
ease. pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowedtoad advance
Neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. +. II. Greeley has returned to
hcl nOmc in Pennington, after visit
OF 10 days with relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

c. II. Mckenzie Of Rumford Falls
was business caller in town Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. c. C. Ellis is in Dexter, called
there by the illness of Mr.. Ellis sis
ter, Mrs. Eulliveau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mis- Edna Gordon has returned to
her home in Eeadfield. after a brief
visit at tie home of F. s. Hilton Of this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

Mrs. NJ. T.. Burrill and son Harry are
visiting relatives in FoXcroft.
Percy Williams of Rockland was 4
visitor in town for the day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

The 6. T.. class Of the Free Baptist
church VIII give 4 social in the Grange
hall this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31

S 1:.5s1 Eng p i, anJ eas ;as asl
first mentioned has ksa IN I'll
try since March IS, 1a Us
were W. +. Elliott AZ 31k1
don. Mr.. Teal has beenNf6 ne j.
States since March ], 1893. His
nesses were Charles and Fred n
MIR. Hail came to America in !, Sep
ber the last day of that month, IN
His witnesses were Richard White AMIN
Thomas Thompson. All landed in New
York. They are employed in the textile
industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is disease prevailing in this
country inost dangerous because so decep-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-31
OAKLAND.

Mrs. NJ. L. Burrill and son Harry are
visiting relatives in Foxcroft.
Percy Williams of Rockland was 4
visitor in town for the day Monday.
c. II. Mckenzie Of Rumford Falls
was a business caller in town Monday.
Albert Barker of Gardiner visited
friends in Oakland over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. \. L. Stevens Of Rome
visited friends in Oakland during the
day Monday.
Mrs. =. II. Greeley has returned to
hen nomc in Pennington, after a visit
OF 10 days with relatives in town.
Mrs. G.. C. Ellis is in Dexter. called
there by the illness Of Mr.. Ellis sis
ter, Mrs. Erlliveau.
The 6. T.. class Of the Free Baptist
church viii give 4 social in the Grange
hall this evening.
M*, Edna Gordon has returned to
her home in E;eadfeld. after a brief
town.
Rev. ". f. Wiley of this town suf-
frred 4 severe paralytic shock Satur-
day morning and is very i'll at his
home.
Mrs. Annie Batchcldcr won the first
and Mrs Eamcy Hutchins the BOBBY
prize at the Whist party held at the
home of Mrs. w. S. Burrill Saturday.
a horse attached to a grocery wagon
ran away up Church street yesterday
afterno N. The horse was stopped be-
fore any damage was done. though
several people were frightened.
Mrs. Dolloff and children, who have
been i'll for some days with the
measles, are much better and able to
be out of doors.
Rev. J. 3. Mower Of Waterville was
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-07-11
No Hard Times.

Not very long ago some news
papers and some prominent public
men were entertaining thoughts of
the possibilities of hard times in this
country the coming fall and winter
owing to "unwarranted attacks" up
on corporate interests, slump in the
Wall street markets and an unfayor-
able spring threatening a shortage
of the crops. AS the year runs on
however there appears to be no sub
stantial cause for suspicion that
there is to be any unusual period of
depression, unless. of course, some
thing unexpected happens which is
not likely.
While for a time the weather con-
ditions did seem to threaten SER
ious shortage in the crops, there IS
now great Improvement in the
crop prospects and with continued
favorable weather the shortage will
not be OF such extent as to cause any
serious apprehension In the agricul-
tural products. Vice President
Brown of the New York Central rail
road recently returned to New York
from an extensive tour of the coun-
try and stated that il real summer
weather then kept up until the first
of July there need be no worry
about corn. wheat and the smaller
cereals. Dunn's Review declares
that confidence grows with the
crops" and a number OF other au-
thorities admit general improve
ment in the crop prospects, ~.
AS to the general business situa-
ton, eminent financiers are now do
claring that there are no sound reae
sons for panic and predict a con-
tinuance OF the prosperity that an
efficient Republican administration
has insured for the nation. William
Rockefeller told n New York news
paper a few days ago that he saw 10
signs of general reaction in bust
ness. Judge E. II, Gary, chairman
of the board OF directors of the
United States Steel Corporation, sees
more prosperity ahead and diagnoses
the financial condition Of the country
as perfectly sound. Melville E.
ingalls,, president of the Big Four
railroad system declares There is
no good reason for financial or
business panic" Frank A. Wander
lip, at one time assistant secretary
of the treasury and now vice-presi-
dent of the National City Bank Of
New York, which is known as The