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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

1t became known Monday msh' ~
Rev. Nathan T.. wood. ID. d., the u
dent of the Newton Theologlcai So ,,as
nary. a leading Baptist institution, ~ a
resigned his Office three weeks ago. :.
a special meeting M the board of trus-
tees Monday the resignation "as ..tee
sidered and accepted, and coiil'l miner
was appointed to select s"cc ',,os
The reason for the resignatioi, ~. 4
not stated, but it was learned .ila'
will not become effective untli 1a", ~
1908. At the residence of FeV. IA
Wood at Newton, Mass, 1t was s.a
that he would take a years rest po .ha
again taking up active work ~
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Bridgton Hotel
Man EleCtrOCuted.

Brideton, Me, May 25.-A. l.. Burn
nam, proprietor of the Lake View
House, was almost instantly killed
late last night while working in his
cellar. It was supposed that death
was caused by electrocution through
the medium Of an electric light bulb
which he WAS handling the damp
floor making a ground for the cur
rcnt which is supposed to have passed
through some defective part Of the
electrical fixture.
Mr.. Durham was "a years of age.
A widow and six children survive. His
hotel is summer house at which
many Boston and New York people
spend the summer season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

What promises to be valuable find
of building stone is the discovery Of Il
granite quarry on the farm ct S. l..
Bigelow in Cornville on the East Ridge
road so-called. A large proportion Of
this is what is known as rose pink
granite. which finds ready demand
by builders There are but few quar-
ries in Maine. where this color of stone
is found. the most of it coming from
ST. John, N. B. A company has been
formed for the purpose of developing
the quarry. 1t will be but a short haul
from Cornville here over a good road
and as there appears to be an almost
unlimited amount of the stone lit is
thought the business may be made a
most profitable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The larger part Of Bunker's Island
so called has been sold by Scion 3.
Bunker Of Clarks, Neb., To Abel w.
.'pauIding Of this town. Mr.. Spaulding
expects to repair the large house on
the property and move his family into
the same. The other part is owned by
Mrs. Gilbreth. being Oh the easterly
side of the island. This property was
for many years controlled by the Wat
orvile & Fairfield Ry. and 1t. Co. as
a pleasure park
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Fred F. Lawrence has been engaged
to deliver the address before lhe
Grand Army Pest in Canaan neat
Saturday. Mr.. Lawrence is an ELOQUENT
sneaker and the Canaan Post Is 20
be congratulated upon securing ms
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Funeral of Late Thomas Demo.

The funeral Of the late Thomas
Demo was held at $50 Monday morn
ing at ST. Mary's church. Services
We're conducted by his former pastor,
Rev. A. o. Lacroix. There was a large
attendance of relatives and friends.
Interment was in the family lot on the
Catholic cemetery on the North avenue
plains. -Four of his nephews were
bearers. George Lewis, Albert Lewis,
Noah Demo and Michael Boulette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
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Dix1eld. Me- Sent. 4

DlXheld, Me-, Sept. S, 1900.
"My mother has used the L. r.
Atwood's Bitters in her family for
over twenty-five years. For sick
headache they have no equal.'
Jenney M. l3enney. Z
IF you suffer from headache, indiges-
ton, biliousness or torpid liver, YOU
can quickly and permanently remove
the cause of these ailments with Il. F."
Atwood's Bitters. A few doses will
make blessed change in your condi-
ton-begin to-day a5c. at druggists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

J. D. Vaughan and /. Z. Wellnan
arrived Saturday from a fishing trip
of few days at the camps of North
& Messer at Otter pond They had
great luck and brought back with
them a string Of 81 square-tailed trout.
Eight of these We're placed on exhibit
tor in the window of the Skowhegan
market The smallest weighed an even
pound after it was dressed and the
largest 5 pounds and 10 ounces when
ready to cook. When taken from the
water this fish weighed Az pounds. 1t
was the handsomest string Of trout
brought here this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mr. and Mrs S. E. Bartlett OF Win
throp, Mass, are passing inc Week III
town. guests at Hotel Coburh. 1hcy
are former Skowhegan residents, Mr..
Bartlett having been employed several
years ago as mail clerk OH the SHOW
hegan- Portland route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Memorial Day Program.

The members of l.. p Pratt Post, g.
A. r., will observe their annual Memorial
services Oh May 30 as follows: The Au-
gusth Cadet Band will arrive at Benton
Station on the early train and proceed to
Benton Town hall via Benton & Fairfield
Electric Railroad, where they will be en-
tertained by the Ladies' Helping Hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

CO.. A. S. Bangs Of Augusta has been
secured by Russell Post, No. So, e.
A. r., as the Memorial day orator. The
exercises will be held in the after
noon in Grange hall. Col Bangs is no
stranger in Slzowhegan. lie has been
here many times on business connect-
ed with the United Order of the Golden
Cross, of which is is the grand com
mander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The brick layers and masohs EN-
Moved ON the municipal building quit
work last Thursday owing to the fact
that there were no brick The car
pcnters were also hung up Tor while
but resumed work Monday. They were
waiting for a car load or Southern
pine which arrived that morning from
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Past and Present Club met Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Marion Free
land on High street. owing to the i'll
ness Of Mrs. Simpson. she was unable
to take her part. The program: Roll
call, news from the colonies, Australia.
Mrs. Lawry; India, Mrs. Chapman;
Canada, The Fair Domain, Mrs. Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

RI Rice. A. l.. Weston and George
French left Monday for Lewiston :"
attend special meeting 81 the onl-
form Rank, X. Of p. called Tor ing
election of brigadier general. Ihey
are the commissioned officers OIL
Oosoola CO., No. 10, Of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

W. M. Osborn met with an I'M
fortunate accident Monday noon while
shaving screen door at his home
The draw shave slipped, cutting his
right leg below the knee SO badly that
physician was called and number,
of stitches taken. sNFT7s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The newly organized Parliamentary
Club will meet Wednesday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. w. p. Gates, when
the members will be entertained by
Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Leslie Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

for the purpose Of maklils WIea'ii' -
Memorial day. The committee eAlehos
an invitation to all ladies' nov mem,
bers Of the Corps to be present an"
assist in the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The committee of the Longfellow
Grammar School Alumni Association
at the last meeting arranged for the
holding of the annual business meeting
and banquet Monday night, June Is,
at the dining parlors Of the Univer-
salist church. A complete change of
program is to be tried this year in the
style Of banquet and the method of
conducting the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mr. and Mrs. J. j. Lambert or Ne"
York and Miss Haskell of Bangor were
in town over Sunday, the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. OrdWay MISS
Haskell returned home Monday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert left on the ~
,ar Monday for q weeks fishing trip
ia Moxie and later will visit the Carry
pOnuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The following delegates have been
chosen by the local w. c. 7. U. TO az
tend the county convention to be feio
in Hartland June %: Mrs. c. E. Hen
~, Mrs. Alice Harding; alternalee'
Mrs. Elizabeth Spaulding. MIS-. lua
Sweetland; delegates at large "la'
Jennie Randlett. alternate delegate q
large. Dr. G.. Gustin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
PITTsF1ELD.

All the village schools will close this
week. The graduating exercises of the
Grammar school will be held Thursday
evening at the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mrs. F. r. Wheeler of Dexter was
in town Monday, the guest Of her sis
ter, Miss Carolyn Weber. Mrs. Wheel
err left on Monday evenings Pullman
for a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Chauncey, the 4year-old son of
Reuben Pattican of Nofridgewoclz,
lost his life in that village last Friday
afternoon He was walking on the
railroad bridge when he missed his
footing and fell into the river. The
body was rescued Ly a man who saw
the fall. It is thought the child was
dead before he struck the water by
hitting his head on one of the bridge
timbcrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

1t is expected that a large number
of Rebekahs CT this place will go to
Hartland this evening to attend the
district meeting A special train VIII
leave at Z r. M. for the convenience
of the members of Waverley Rebekail
Lodge. The degree team Of Pittsleld
Lodge will confer the degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

r. M. Clark Of Fairfield. one Of the
bosses in the employ of the kennebec
Log Driving Co., was in town Monday
looking after the jam at the railroad
bridge pier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Louis Emerson has been placed in
charge of a crew of men. by the man.
ager Of the Sebasticooll Power CO. for
the purpose Of doing repair work on
the dam about mile above the mills
of the United Box Board and Paper
Co. at Benton Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Ray Harris has resumed his duties
at the grocery store Of Fred Scott at
Benton Station, after being off duty
for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The excursion to Lewiston Sunday
was NOT largely attended from this
town, hut s. tickets being sold 1t was
also light all along the line, there be-
ing but go passengers into Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The only complete and unaltered
Saxon crypt in Great Britain is that
at Hexham abbey, it being built
wholly of Roman stones, there being
also many saxon stones iiGbedded in
the new walls of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

At a meeting of the Skowhegan High
School Football Association Enoch
Markham was elected as manager and
James Reed as captain. They expect to
have 4 strong eleven the coming fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Charles Dusty Of Watervillc was in
town Sunday, the guest of friends. Mr.
Dusty has offered for sale his house
on East Front street and came here
to see a prospective purchaser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Baxter of Newton
Highlands, Mass, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Florence
Halle to Henry Rollins of Boston, for
merly of Rockland, Me. Miss Baxter
was at one time a resident Of Water
vile, and had many friends in this vii
LACE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

A meeting will be held this after
noon in the parlors in G. A. Il. hail
by the local branch Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. A large
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Queen Esther Circle, an organ
lZation of young women connected
with the Centenary Methodist church,
was entertained Monday evening at
the parsonage by Mrs. LYDIA E.
Leitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Miss Jennie Eaton, Miss Kate Jewell
and Miss Maud Kenrick have returned
from Southern voyage with Captain
Kreger OF the Edward J. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

MIR. and Mrs. n. J. Karen have re-
turned to Pittsfield, after a short visit
with the parents Of Mrs. Karen, Mr.. and
Mrs Louis Emerson, Benton Station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Japhet Winn Of Clinton was calling
upon his friends here Monday. MIR.
Winn has been very i'll and has now
somewhat recovered his strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

DR.. w. S. Miller and DR.. and Mrs.
Horace Miller Of Sanford will leave
this morning for Carry pond, where
they will pass the time in fishing and
recreation, for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Folsom Merrill returned to his
studies at Bnwdoin Monday, after
brief visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. #. N. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Everett Colcord has returned 70 MS
home in Benton, after few weeks WISH
to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

George Mayo Of Herkimer. N. Y, is
passing a few days in this village, be-
ing called here by the death of his
mother, Mrs Eta Mayo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

DR.. +. A. Kowlton left Monday morn
ing for Mooschead for q tWo-Weeks
fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
soth CONGRESS.
Continued from Page One.)

being the oldest officer on the actise
list. Pending permanent appolit-
ment. Col. Smith S. Leach has been
designated to act as CHIEF OF ehsih-
Gers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Miss Sadie Mayo Of Augusta has
been called here by the death OF d rela-
tive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

pittsfield Circuit Of the Rockland dis
trict will be held at the Methodist
church "Wednesday evening Presiding
Elder d. Is. Fhelan of Wateryille,
former resident of this town, will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Miss Gertrude Gerald has returned to
her duties at Augusta, after making a
short visit to her parents at Benton Sta
tiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mrs F. NJ. Vittum of Scion was in
town Monday, the guest of her hua-
band. who is conducting a sales stable
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Mrs C. G. Totman went to Augusta
Monday to be present at the meeting
of the China Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Xxx C}ub will hold q regular meet
ing at the home of Mrs. d. w. Foye al
730 tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

DR. A. Jolly. a Waterville veterinary,
was i'll town Monday, called here pro-
fessionally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Fl. D. Eaton, who passed Sunday at
his summer home in Cornville, re-
turned Monday to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

W. IT. Pearson of Portland. former
resident is in town for few days
this week on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
sKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. r. 4. futile left Monday for q
visit with relatives in Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

M. J. Mari of Moosehead was IN
town for short time Monday on Dusl-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

1 H. II. Thurlough of Pitts1ield was IN
4 town Monday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Horace Purinton of Waterville was
in town Monday on business connected
with his brick yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
FAIRFIELD.

Regular meeting of the Modern Wood
men tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

DR.. A. Z. Sawyer of Watcrville was
calling on Skowhecan friends Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

DR.. NJ. A. Priest returned Monday
from short visit with friends in Au-
guSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Captain Ralph Drisco has returned
home, after a trip to Southern ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
TRUSTEES WILL CONTROL

All the Property Left Harry Thaw 3,
His Late Father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Russell Relief Corps viii rect in
Grand Army hall Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The first Quarterly Conference Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Pittsburg, May 2o.-Concefning the
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
Along the Kennebec.

"Along the Kennebec," a New Eng
land comedy comes to Oakes Oct. 10th.
The piece is now in it fourth successful
season and has met with approval
wherever presented, and has been
used as text by two ministers in
their sermons. The play is full of
comedy bits. 1t is comedy that a girl
or woman can laugh at and not blush
at the same time. The burlesque duel
scene in the third act between Zeke
Dasher and Bunlick Tubbs is said to be
one scream from start to finish and
five other comedy characters keep the
audience in a happy frame of mind.
All special scenery is carried for the
production, and it is said to be strictly
a scenic production from first act to
last. Some pleasing singing and char
acter specialities are introduced during
the action: of the piece, and "Along the
Kennebec" sends its audience home
feeling pleased and satisfied that Along
the Kennebec" has been in town.
A band and orchestra has been added
this season to aid in making the pro-
duction more popular than ever.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
Juvenile Band.

The Oakes Juvenile Concert Band is
now under full headway with men,
bership of fifteen. Nearly all are
equipped with instruments and the
remainder have been sent for. The
boys have also ordered a complete set
of instruction books. They have pur-
chased their own instruments and
will not ask for business mems SUBJ
scription to maintain the organization.
Their plan is to put on series of
concerts with the aid of their leader,
Mr.. Meyers. The first concert will
take place on Wednesday Oct 28th, and
the attraction will probably be the
South Dakota State Band of Aberdeen.
During the summer season of 1909
let4us hope that our street concerts will
be by the Oakes Juvenile Concert Band.
There are still several openings in the
band for ambitious youngsters. Apply
| to MIR. Movers.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
LAND MORE THAN PAID FOR
ITSELF WITH one CROP

]. A. Hill was visitor from Stirum
Thursday. Mr.. Hill owns a threshing
rig and said this fall his machine turned
out $1,000 bushels of grain and he
still had ten days threshing. The
crops out in that neighborhood were
splendid. In one piece he threshed
5000 bushels of barley from 100 acres,
and on the same farm got 666 bushels
of millet from 100 acres. This millet
sells on the market at $2.O 90 per bushel.
One of the most pleased men, how
ever, is F. J. Mcdonald, one Of his
neighbors. A year ago he and his son
came there from Elgin, ILL.,, and bought
quarter section each, Mr.. Mcdonald
paying for his quarter $23 per acre.
This year he took off the land farmed $25
per acre. Somewhat different from
back in Illinois where he was paying a
rental of $500 an acre. MIR. Mcdonald
is more than pleased with his invest
ment
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
Teachers Examination.

Program for teachers examination
at Glendale and Oakes, October 80
and 81, 1908.
FRIDAY, A. N.
Reading Rules and Regulations. ......
n;:.;;:.;......................S:So@t @ 70 s:4o 3: y
freumlnary ...............: o:4V 70 >
Second Grade First Grade
Subjects. Subjects.
Arithmetic. -. 9 to 1O:45. :. Algebra
Civics. ...... .10:45 to IL:
................... Physical Geography
P. N.
U. S. History. Il to 2:30. 80. Geometry
Geography. .2:3o to 4....... Psychology
Theory and Practice. a to 5.......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 'fnySlcS
SATURDAY, A. M. w
Language and Grammar. $50 to 1000
Physiology and Hygiene. 1000 to 1l:15
Reading ..................11 .11:l5 to 12:15
OrthOgraphy phy............. 1915 to 1OO
Mrs. G. M. Lowell,
Supt. of Schools.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
Lady Maccabees

S. Nevada Hereford of Yankton, S. d. j,
state commander of the L. o. T. M. Of
the World, and the district deputy,
Mrs. Thompson, Of Aberdeen, reor-
ganized the lodge here last Monday
evening. The local lodge had not been
active Of late and the work of the past
week has given the lodge new i'm
petus by the addition Of twenty new
members. The officers elected were as
p. L. C.-Anastasia Meadows.
L. C.-Maude Foot.
L. l.. C.-Anna Koltermann.
r. K.-Mollie Bishop.
F. A.-Anna Casey.
Chaplain-Amanda Hide.
M. A. A.-Sadie Ditzler.
Sergeant-Hilda Boethling.
Sentinel Claude Moore.
Picket-Minnie Straub.
B. B. Ida Waterman.
After the work splendid supper
was served and a social time enjoyed.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1908-10-15
well. All are expecting a awarm winter
but say they will take what comes-a
good spirit.
Democratic Rally.

The first democratic speech made in
Oakes in many years was delivered last
Friday evening in the opera house by
John D. Benton of Fargo. A fair audi
ence greeted him.
The speaker was introduced by H. F.
Eaton and spoke for an hour and half.
He had not advanced far when he made
plea for the reelection of Governor
Burke. The governor had been elected
before by the aid of the republican
votes and the democrats were depend
ing on republican votes to do it again.
The speaker also made plea for the
election of H. D. Mack as lieutenant
governor but he did not state why he
wanted Mr.. Mack at the head of a
republican senate.
Mr.. Benton always had liking for
the tariff and discussed that at some
length. He said the democratic party
was not a party Of free traders; that it
favoredSa tax on imported goods suffi-
cient TO bring the foreign product up
to the same price as that produced at
home; that the tariff was the mother
of trusts, and that the only safe thing
to do was to turn the reins Of the gov
erment oyer to MIR. Bryan and he would
have a''cureall."
Part of his speech was devoted to
Alex. Mckenzie and the railroads, and
in this part of his discourse it
sounded som thing like the arguments
put forth by the insurgent republicans.
That perhaps was ''taffy on stick" to
catch the insurgent vote, but the
insurgents are not foolish enough to
believe for one moment that voting a
democratic ticket will help him or the