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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The body of jeremiah Harrington. a
Haverhill leather sorter, who had been
missing since Nov %, was found on
the harbor flats at Newburyport, Mass.
Wednesday by some clam fishermen. 1t
is supposed that Harrington had been
Respondent and that he probably COM
mitted suicide by jumping into the
Mcrrimac river at Haverhll. He was
So years old and unmarried.
A dispatch to the Butte, Mont, Min
er from st. Paul. says: 1.-The Northern
Pacific Railroad has declared its inten-
ton of reducing the scale of wages
now paid it's telegraphers. based on
new positions created by the federal
law which becomes effective March 4
A committee of the telegraphers Is in
this city now in conference with the
management of the Northern Pacific
After a lengthy discussion, Vice Pres
ident Levey in behalf of the company
submitted a new scale in which there
was cut Of from IS to 80 month"
The British House Of Commons
Wednesday night after 4 short debate
adopted a resolution asking the gov
eminent ITO do all in its power 10
secure the transfer of the control Of
the Congo Independent State and fail
Ing such transfer within reasonable
time assuring the government Of Par
liaments hearty support of any meas
ures that it might be necessary for the
British government to take. either
alone or in conjunction with the pow
ers that signed the Berlin act, to en-
sure the effective carrying out of it's
provisions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

While driving on Madison avenue at a
little after l O'Clock Wednesday after
noon Mrs. George w. Cover, accompa-
MED Ey Mrs W. Fl. Fowler. met with 4
slight accident. The sleigh overturned.
throwing both ladies out. Mrs. Cover,
who was driving, pluckily held 10 the
reins and was dragged for a shor. dis
lance before the horse could be stopped.
The animal made no attempt to run
away. Fortunately neither lady was in
jured. One thill was broken and the fur
nishings of the sleigh scattered on the
avenue. The horse also escaped without
injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

On Giost locations the winters opera
ton has beer Il success. There has
been lack of dept of snow. which
usually seriously. handicaps logging at
the stump This snow has ever been
available however as water supply
for the spring drives The old lumber
men is not satisfied that Spring will
come this year without a big fall Of
soft snow in March. 1t is a we'll
known last that March SHOWS are soft
er and disappear more quickly that the
snow coming at any other season of the
year. The only fear then entertained
by lumber operators now is that there
will be a scarcity of snow at the OPEN
ing OF the driving season and a conse-
quent lack of water for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
HIGH School Notes.

Next week will be the last week of the
winter term and the end OF the term ex-
aninations will begin today. The boys
and girls who have parts in the Junior
exhibition which will take place March
are busily engaged in rehearsals and II
is expected that this Junior exhibition
will outrank anything that has preceded
it.
Theodore Emery % and Arthur Cannon
'0S went to Portland to attend the au-
tomobile show.
The rifle team is busy with practice and
will shoot again with Co. A as soon as
a date can be arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

TheO l.. Dunn, chief engineer of the
Maine Central, was in town Tuesday
looking over that part of the yard
where the Lewis Coal Co. Will build
an elevator in the spring. He was &C
companied by his assistants, H. H
Robinson. + A. Boothby and r. L.
Owen of Portland, and by H. A.
Toward, road master at Watervil.e
A survey of the track was made Mr.
Robinson left Wednesday to go up the
line of the Somerset Railway. the
rest of the party returning home
Work on the elevator will commence as
soon as the frost is out of the ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Two farms We're sold here this week
by 5. II. swain. local manager of the
f. a. s;rout co. These were the Hen
ry Pearson farm in Athens, sold to
Henry CribBnS of New York City. and
the j. F.. Porter farm iii this town, uct-
ter known rs the Kit Perkins farm,
which was bought by Bclona Bous-
chard af Masardis. Aroostook county.
1t may interest Skowhegan people to
know that L. &. Frost, a former Show
hogan hey. is the manager of the
Strout office in Boston and that he was
present at the dinner given at the Ho-
tel BelleClaire in New York last week
by Mr.. Strout to all his agents in New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
SHE LOST 1T.
SaIIow Complexion Went Gimmerine

SalloW Complexion Went Glimmerinq
What is more natural than that a
lady should want beautiful complex
ion?
There is one sure way to secure and
maintain good skin if nature has
been even a little kind on the start
Proper food, deep breathing, pure
air; and one must absolutely avoid
coffee and tea. as these beverages ulti-
mately produce q bilious, sallow skin
Anything that causes dyspepsia or in
digestion, or interferes with the liver
prevents the nutrition necessary for
making good blood and a fair com
plexion.
For years writes a n. J. girl, 81
was 4 sufferer from nervous dyspepsia
and palpitation of the heart These
occurred more especially in the morn
ing when it was my custom to take a
cup of coffee only.
'One day / tried a sample of Postum
Food Coffee prepared by a demonstra-
tor in a store. l liked it so we'll that
began to use it regularly. That was
several months ago. and today I am
entirely free from the old trouble. be-
sides having gained considerable in
flesh.
My complexion which was sallow
and muddy has cleared beautifully
Tea and coffee have been banished
from our table and Postum is USED in
its place three times a day.
BY carefully following directions on
the package (boiling it welD we have
rich and satisfying drink and the
entire family enjoy it. knowing that
we can drink as much as we like with
beneficial results.
There has been marked improve
ment in the health Of each, and as
there has been no other change In our
habits, the credit must be given to
Postum"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
ENTRANCE TO COLLEGE.
Sec. Farrand Says That Present Re-
quirements Need Revision.

New York. Feb. 26.--Wilson Farrand.
secretary of the conference on uniform
requirements in English. whose rul-
ings are now enforced by practically
all the colleges. announced today that
the conference had decided that a radi-
cal revision of the entrance require
ments at the colleges has become es-
sential. The conference has appoint ed
a committee of five to investigate the
whole question, to secure information
and advice from universities, colleges
and schools and to formulate a report.
This committee will begin work at
once.
Some slight changes in the require
ments for 1912, approved by the con-
ference. We're also announced by Sec
rotary Farrand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
GIophas I-abhi.

Clophas Labbi of Sand Hill. Wins
low. died at his home late Tuesday
night. after a short Illness His age
was SO years. He was an employee of
the Hol!ingsworth & Whitney Co. and
was prominent resident of that town.
Besides the widow, four children
survive.
The funeral will be held Friday
morning from the ST. Francis de Sales
church and burial will take place at
the Catholic cemetery at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Funeral Of Late George B. Stafford.

The funeral of the late George Il. Sat
ford was held at il o'clock Wednesday
morning at the home of his daughter or
Madison avenue, Mrs. John W. Steward
1t was largely attended by old friends
neighbors and business men generally
who had been acquainted with linn for
the e6 years that he had been a resident
of this town. Services We're conducted
by Rev. 3. &. Merrill. pastor of the
Island avenue Congregational church, al
which he attended worship. The remains
We're placed in the receiving tomb in the
South cemetery pending burial in the
family lot in the spring. The bearers
were Lewis Anderson. F. r. Folsom, L.
W. Marble and G. j. Dow. The floral
emtlems were exceedingly handsome
During the services the plant of the
Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. was
closed and the Office force as well as the
heads of the various departments attend
ed the services. The burial rites of the
Masons were performed at the house by
a delegation of Somerset Lodge, No. a.
There was also a large turnout from Rus
sell Post. No. &c. G.. A r. of which
he was a past commander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

BY n change in the time of running
the freight trains from this station, men
ton Of which was made in this paper
Wednesday, the families of the two engi-
neers will move 10 other places. NJ. $.
Williams Will move to Portland and John
Haskell will locate in Waterville. OF the
two conductors. w. F. Ward lived in
Waterville and will probably continue to
for the present. The other conductor
Eugene Steward. lives here and will no
doubt continue to. These two crews will
have n Waterville-Portland run, Nos 80
and SO, via Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The students OF w. H. S. will pre-
sent their prize speaking entertain
ment this evening at the Town hall
The young people have worked very
hard and an unusually fine entertain
ment bids fair to be the result of their
efforts. The judges will be Miss Brown,
teacher of the Intermediate school,
Rev. r. a. Rich of this place. and F.
G. Marshall of Augusta, principal OF
Cony High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

sullivan Newton, deputy sheriff at
Jackman. arrived here Wednesday having
in custody one Alec Dumphy, whom he
had arrested the day before It appears
that the man had been employed to work
in the woods. His fare was advanced
to him and after working one day he
skipped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths,

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh Of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel
ing badly you can make no mistake b,
taking Dr. KilIner's Swamp.Root, the.
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, and, over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to 60 often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp Root is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and IL
sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail. Address, DR.. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the mare, Swamp.
Root, Or. Kilmcr's Swamp.Ro t, and thu
address, BingfsutGa, y. " O sSsQv
49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The Saxon Club will hold its regular
dancing class this evening at Lafayette
hall and will be followed by an extra.
for which excellent music will be pro-
vided. These extras held by this club
are becoming very popular and are al
WAYS we'll attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The committee having in charge the
program for the annual Roll Call
of Good Will Rebekah Lodge. No. 80,
which is to be held Thursday night at
the hall of Fairfield Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
have Ill in readiness. District Deputy
Miss Maggie Johnson Of Oakland is to
be present Quotations have been as
signed to the members of the lodge to
be given during the evening Re-
sponses are to be read from absent
members. Following these responses
will be given 'Salmagundy" enter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
What Shall We Have For Dessert1

Try JEI.L-O. the dainty. appetizing
economical dessert. Can be prepared In
stantly-simply add boiling water and
serve when cool. Favored just right.
way. A 1Gc. package makes enough des-
crt FOR Il large family. All grocers sell
it. Don't accept substitutes. JELL-O
complies with all Pure Food Laws. Z
flavorS:-I lemon Orange. Raspberry,
Strawberry. Chocolate. Cherry, Peach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Large posters announcing the Hose
Co, No. l, hop which is to be held at
the Arnory next Saturday evening
were distributed about the city yes
terday. On account of their size they
should no doubt attract considerable
attention Harlow's Orchestra will fur
nish music for the ball. Tickets may
be secured from any of the members
of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

H. B. Goodwin left Tuesday for New
Vineyard, where he has had charge of
reInodeling of a house, which was
bought by wealthy New York physi-
clan, a native of that place, who is
going there to pass the remainder. of
his days. Edgar Murphy of the Ste
ward Heating and Hardware Co. left
for New Vineyard Wednesday to put
in the bath room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

a runaway horse crossed the bridge
Tuesday night about midnight and
passed down Water street at rapid
rate. A number of men. who were on
the bridge at the time the horse start
ed to run tried to stop him but without
success. Nothing further has been
heard from the horse. but the owner,
whoever he was undoubtedly had to
walk home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Missionary Social.

The Woman's Mission Circle of the
First Baptist church will hold a Mis-
sionary social and mite-box opening
in the vestry Thursday evening. The
program will be as follows:
Piano solo Miss Beatrice Houston
Recitation Mabel Dill
Recitation Lucy Wing
Song Mrs. L. II. Clarke
Exercise, The Missionary Clock"
Thirteen Children
Recitation Alice Sweetland
Recitation Mildred Belts
Song Mabel Dill
Refreshments will be served and a
cordial invitation is extended to all TO
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

W. 5. Moore returned to his home in
Portland, Tuesday, accompanied by his
son, Earland. The family for a num-
Der OF years made this town their
home. Mrs. Moore will remain for d
number of days in Madison. where they
had been to attend the funeral of her
brother, the late Henry Washburne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

J. Vi. Towle. c. G. Longfellow, Ev-
erard French, w. a. French H. D.
Wood, George kimball, L. c. Leighton
and f. c. Reed attended meeting of
Jephtna E,ncamDment at Augusta
Tuesday evening to witness the Royal
Purple degree which was worked upon
candidate from this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The hop Tuesday evening in Western
hall, given under. the management of
the Skowhegan Fire Department had
large attendance This was one of
the series which have been held since
early in the winter for the benefit of
the relief department. Excellent mu-
sic was furnished by Kendalrs Orches-
ira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

DR.. J. D. Ames, who has been prac-
ticing in Norridgewock for several
years, has disposed of his business
there and will shortly move with his
family to Portland. where he has pur-
chased a drug store. He is a Skowhe-
gan boy and graduate of the local
High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Canton Halifax. No. "A, Patriarchs
Militant. will give display drill and
ball at the Fairfield Opera house
Thursday evening, March 5. Music for
the ball will be furnished by kendalls
Full Orchestra of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

In giving the description of the Co.
lcnial party held in X. of p. hail
Monday evening the committee forgot
to mention tho names of the ladies in
charge Of the different tables The
Candy table was presided over by Mrs
F. f. Blake, Mrs. J. L. Crimmins ana
Mrs. II. l.. C!immins, the Valentine
table by Mrs. Belle Anderson and Mrs
George Cole, Refreshment table by
Mrs. Warren Heals, Mrs. Annie
Stearns. Mrs. Daniel Allen and Mrs
Daniel Crimmins. In the Way contest
two Papers were absolutely correct,
one by Miss Nellie Manhre and George
s. PHILLIPS, Miss Manhirc winning the
prize Ey drawing lots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Recent marriage intentions filed at
the office Of the city clerk in this city
are: Carl BeadiX and Miss Lydia Ber-
din; Annie Nadeau and Mrs. Sarah
White: William Lachance and Mrs.
Erimia Breton. All parties are of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The men of the Universalist church
are to serve their annual supper at
the dining hall of the Universali5t
church Thursday, March 5. w. l.
Bradbury, proprietor of The Gerald, il
commander-in-chi He has issued
orders that no women are to be al
lowed in the kitchen. Great is the
determination of the men to break all
previous records for such events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Thomas 3. Marson.

Word was received here yesterday of
the death of Thomas b. Marson of
Buffalo, n. Y, a former resident of
Randolph and a native of this town.
a widow, one brother. Stephen d.
Marson. and one sister. Miss Lydia G.
Marson of Randolph survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The members of the Cecilia Club are
requested to meet at the dining hall
of the Congregationalist church at
Waterville at 3 o'clock Friday after
noon for the purpose of preparing sup
per for the Mikado Opera Troupe
which is to present the opera under
the auspices of the Cecilia Club F'ridly
night at the Waterville Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

L'Cnion Lafayette held its regular
meeting last evening. 1t was intended
to have a social dance at the close. but
on account of the recent death Of
C!orhas Labbi of Winslow, who was
a member. it was postponed. Refresh
ments were served at the close of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The comic opera "Mikado' which
had such success in Augusta will be
the attraction in the Home opera
tonight and Il large attendance is ex-
pected. The cast of characters in
clude some Of the best singers in this
vicinity and the chorus consists of so
voices. Tickets will be sold in the cam
teen today from 1.30 until AS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Skowhegan friends Of W. II. Paine are
highly pleased that he was reelected as
grand foreman of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine at the annual meeting held in Wa
terville last week. He has been q prom
inent member of the local lodge for a
number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The ladies Of the Methodist church
Improvement Society will hold q
Colonial bazaar this afternoon and
evening at City hall. The entertain
ment in the evening will consist of
drills, speeches, solos and sketches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Edward Crosby, who has been en-
ployed at the car barn of the Fairfield
& Shawmut Railroad for the past few
months has resigned and will now be
employed at Waterville by the Terry
Mfg. Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

w. S. Waite of Portland was in town
Wednesday for the first time in nearly
10 years. He has a large number of
friends and acquaintances here, made
when he was connected with the p
F. Collier & Sons Co. as collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Invitations are out for Il BOX social
Ia IL held by the Rebekahs at odd
Fellows hall Friday evening. A pro-
gram is being prepared under the di-
r"ction OF Mrs. Lottie Longfellow and
Mrs. Sarah Benson and the affair
promises to be very pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

The midwinter meeting of Sorosis,
which was to have been held in the Ii
brary parlors Tuesday evening, was
postponed until the latter part of
March. The next regular meeting will
be held on March H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Miss Ola Reyes. who has been en-
ployed at the plant of the Fairfield
Journal for some time, has completed
her duties there and will leave at once
for Augusta, where she has a position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Several Of the members of the Bible
class of the First Baptist church ac-
cepted the invitation extended to them
by the Bible class of the Waterville
Baptist church to attend an address
by Mr.. Wilkins OF Portland Wednesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Victor Grange of Fairfield Center
will hold an all-day meeting
today. The exercises will begin at IL
o'clock sharp in the morning, and Prof
w. M. Hurd of U. of NJ. will deliver
4 lecture. In the afternoon Longfellow
exercises will be held. A dinner will
be served at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

An entertainment for school children
was given yesterday afternoon at
Library hall. The entertainment be-
gan at about the hour for the closing
of school and was well patronized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Bud Robinson was committed to the
county Jail Tuesday for 30 days. The
charge against him was drunkenness, he
having been placed under arrest the
night before by Officer Charles Stew
ard. Judge Bachelor found him guilty
in the local municipal court with the
above result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Thibodeau- Beckwith.

Fred Thibodeau and Miss Mary
Beckwith of this city were married
Tuesday evening at 100 at the parson-
age of the Free Baptist church. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Hor-
ace II. Hayes and the couple were
unattended. Both bride and groom
are residents of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Arthur Chadburne. Bowdoin '0i, sailed
Saturday in the steamer Eutricia for
London, Eng, TO enter upon his duties
for the International Banking Corpor-
alton OF New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
w. II. Nichols of Calais.

Word was received in this city last
evening of the death of W II. Nichols
of Calais. Mr. Nichols was 60 years
of age and was well-known in this
city as he resided here about 20 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

which lie has occupied for several
months rast and will set up barber
shop iii the rooms formerly occupied
by Miss Emery, dressmaker The store
which Mr.. Cobb will vacate will be oc-
cupied by c. +. Reed and W. A.
French as a boot and shoe and shoe
repairing store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27

Mrs. John Mayo left Wednesday for
Portland. where she will be operated
upon at the Maine General hospital
Mrs. Mayo has been in poor health
for some time