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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
YEDFRtENUS KINDNESS
FORMER Maine Central TeiegraPher in
Disgrace in Portland.

Portla-S ..e.. Dec. 10[From a re-
sponsibl. p. i,ion as telegrapher in the
train dispatcher's office of q big rail-
way to the police dock with 'vaga-
bond" marked against his name has
been the sad experience Of Ralph w,
Stetson, who claims his home as Dam
ariscotta, Me. and who until recently
was employed in his official capacity
by the Maine Central. +...i .@. ~.
Stetson's fall from prosperity has
been meteoric. It was only weeks
ago that he lost job: then his wife
went to her mothers home in New
York to live and his father and moth
err took his little girl to their Lincoln
county home. y.
The telegrapher's career came to a
climax yesterday when he betrayed
the Kindness of friend by selling the
ticket which the latter had bought
for him on Stetson's promise that ne
| wouid at once return to his nome IN
Damariscotta. The friend was Wei
| ineton Sprague, superintendent OF the
| Union station. Mr. Sprague after buv'
ine. the ticket for Stetson walked ou'
tn the 5.25 train with the teiegrapn pner
| While they were talking in the station
the train started. Hurry up, or you |
lose it,. said Mr.. Spragde. whereupor
stetson boarded the. train. 1t after.
/ ward transpired that he jumped on
again very soon and going to a note
where he had been stopping, got ons
f. the employees to redeem his tick'
I,hs also borrowed money from anotne
friend. There was no complaint tina
.couli be brought against the man ', ex
cenf that of "vagabondP and ne wal
arrested by officer Wakefield on tina
charge. -.
I m. court this morning. Stetson sai'
I that he left his train because ne ma
/ FORGOTTEN his grip which was IN tn
hotel. He mad IS in his pocket TN
4 mofnihg. and said that after pay,ng '.5l 10
;his ticket and returning the borrowe'
m6hey he woulassha enough 70. se
home on. Judge Hill gave him 70 Gay
,sbut stayed his sentence. ss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

and will act as convoy for the Cornish
man, although it is thought that the
Cornishman is in condition TO go il alone
The Portland customs officials have
given notice to the officers along the
Eastern coast line to be on the lookout
for lumber and laths that may come
ashore from the wrecked bark Shawmht.
which went ashore along the eastern
coast of Maine several weeks ago. The
lumber was being brought from the pro-
vinces and under the tariff law there is
duty on it and for that reason the
customs officials are guarding against the
picking up of any portion of the cargo
and offering it for sale without paying the
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The increase iE "transients' stopping
at the Hallowell House, the well-known
.hostelry of which the people of this
city are justly proud: has been very
noticeable of late. Whether the election
OF Mr. Taft has put more travelling
men on the road, or whether the we'll
known reputation of the house under
the efficient management of Manager
Stone attracts the most is the question.
The hotel is in its best bib and tucker"
for the opening of the General As
stmbly next month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Annual Me.tins-christ Church Parish.

Annual Mestins-Christ Church Parish.
The annual parish meeting Of Christ
church was held last evening, in the
parish house. The rector of the parish
presided. The principal business trans
acted was the consideration of the
treasYrer's report and the election OF
officers for the current year. The treas
urcrs report showed a sound financial
basis with a steady increase of income.
The newly elected officers are: Parish
clerk, J. NJ. l.. Bates; treasurer and
collector, w. G. Ellis; wardens, senior,
Ammi Davenport. junior, r. H. Gardi-
ner; vestrymen, s. G. Decker, Weston
Lewis. s. s. Davis. w. G. Ellis, How
ard Corning, E. w. Chase, w. r. Gay.
Motion was passed endorsing the
Envelope system" and ordering its
continuance. Meeting adjourned at 9
p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Grand Trunk Railway station, a
small wooden building at Cumberland,
caught fire and was burned about 10 2.
NJ. Thursday. The cause is unknown.
The building was an old one and it is
thought that the fire may have been
caused by a defective chimney or sparks
from a passing locomotive.
The steamship Cornishman is to sail
from Portland Saturday having been re-
paired and reloaded since the fire in
which she was burned at the Grand
Trunk wharves several days ago. The
steamship Canada is to sail the same day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
THE MILK STANDARD
IL Massachusetts, a Matter Under Dis
cussion by State Grange.

Worcester, Mass. Dec. 1O.-A discus
sion of the present milk standard O.
cnpied the forenoon session OF tne
Ma assachusetts State Grange today i,
was claimed that the standard shouio
he abolished for the reason that the
farmers "unwittingly are given court
sentences because they sell pure mus
from low standard cows" Some OF the
sneakers held that in many cases t,le
farmers were not responsible fof tht,
low standard AS a large numper VI
cases are now awaiting a decision on q
test case by the supreme judicial court
If was decided to lay the matter on the
table.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Sc PER TON TOO MUCH.
Said That New England Farmers are
Bejna Fleeced on Fertilizers.

Meriden. Conn. Dec. 1o.-That tne
farmers of New England are belng
made to pay nearly s6 ton more for
tho nroduct of the o-called fertilizer
."rr,,st" than the farmers in the other
rarts Of the country and that the Con-
necticut farmer pays 10 per cent. iiio.
for every ton of fertilizer ne purchases
than does the farmer in New iorh'
we're assertions made by State Seha
tor Francis Atwater of this city IN ail
address today before the Conneeticu'
state Board of Agriculture, when con-
cluded it's annual mid-winter meeting
here today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
SPORTING NOTES.

Walter Willoushby, champion middle
weight wrestler of America, defeated
John Perrell, the Italian champion in
Il mixed wrestling match Thursday night
at Syracuse, N. Y. Perrelli won the first
fall, which was a Graeco-Roman style in
10 minutes. Willoughby took the next
two falls at catch-as-catch-can style in
% and minutes respectively. Perreli
claimed that a recent injuy to his arm
prevented him from being at his best
Wiloughby' was outweighed Is pounds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The Third and Fourth degrees will
be worked and refreshments served at
the meeting Monday evening OF Gardi-
ner Grange. N0;.45S, p. OF n. The annu-
al election Of officers will take place
Monday evening. Dec. 2S. 24.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Nth doctoring the effects, while the orig.
tnol disease undermines the system.
What TO Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-R Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to ger up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp.ROot
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and a
book that tells all
about it, both sent free :
by mail. Address DR.. !! ~;
Kilmer & Co., Bing- = sE@ ssI E
hamton, n. Y. When Rome Of swamp i5a.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, D;. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
the address. Bu,ghamto1 N. Y. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The Gardiner Water District crew
has been around looking after the
hydrants and pumping the water out
of them so that they cannot freeze.
Superintendent Soule says he has ney-
er had but one hydrant freeze since he
has had charge of the works. and that
was not on account Of the hydrant
leaking, but because water from the
drain backed into the hydrant through
the drip opening. .-t -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Deputy Sheriff Martin Burns of Car
diner will have the satisfaction OF COM
pleting his term Of Office with the
rounding up of the parties. who have
been guilty of the breaks which have
taken place in this city and vicinity
in the past few weeks. In addition to
following up the burglary cases Mr..
Burns has looked after a large volume
Of civil business in a manner entirely
satisfactory to those who have en-
trusted him with it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The Peoples store. G. r. Langille.
has a new I'D. that gives a pretty good
idea of the advantages of trading. at
this store, Jewelry. CLOCKS. pocket
bouks, bags, glass ware and toys are
prominent. Don't fail to insneet the
bargain, 6, and 10 cent counters. =;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our .neighbors nd
friends for the many kindnesses shown
In our recent bereavement and also ex-
tend thanks to the several orders with
which Mr.. Harrington was connected
for Kindness and sympathy shown and
for the beautiful floral tributes sent.
... ~, MRS. G. H. HARRINGTON,
MRS. ANNA PICKERING,
Mr.. and MRS C. B. PIKE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

w. A. Harper Co.. are showing one
of the largest stocks in the three cities
Here you will behold the many silent
statesmen" full of the watches. rings.
diamonds. chains, and beautiful. novel
ties, santa has manufactured for this
Christmas season. Better look them
over in your shopping rounds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

King Gustave Thursday at Stockholm
distributed the Nobel prizes. diplomas
and gold medals, IN accordance with the
official announcement made Wednesday.
The recipients. Prof. Rudolph Euchen of
jena University. Prof Gabriel Ijppman
of the University of Paris. Prof. Ernest
Rutherford Of Manchester, Eng, Dr. Paul
Ehrlich of Berlin and Prof. Metchniof
of Paris, appeared before him in person.
Each prize this year amounts to $3S565. :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Capt. A. A. Bivans of the local Sal
vation Army is making extensive pre-
parations for Christmas tree in the
evening. Capt. Bivans is soliciting
funds for the proposed Christmas din
ner and his work In connection with
the annual dinner has received the
recommendation of Mayor Atkins
Capt. Biyans plans to send out 100
baskets on Christmas day, each con-
tanning food for five persons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Red Cross Christmas stamps are on
sale at the City drug store and J.
{. Whittier & Cos. The stamps
are sold for one cent each. Their pur-
pose is to raise money for fighting the
white plague in this State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Uniform Rank Election.

Al the annual meeting last evening
of Gardiner Co, u. r.. X of p, the
following officers were elected:
Captain-James Sears.
First lieutenant-C. A. HodgdOn.
Second lieutenant-Oscar Pray,
Recorder-B. A. Gray. E
& A special meeting will be held next
week to arrange for installation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The degree staff of Danforth Lodge.
N,E..O. p, of this city went to Lewis
ton on the $50 car yesterday after
noon to confer the degrees for Bates
Lodge of that city. About 20 were in
cuded in the party. They returned by
special car last night, arriving bacK
here about midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Eight Teams Left
In the Bike Race.

New York, Dec. 1O.-The field OF 16
pairs of bicycle riders which began eli
endurance and speed test of 142 hours
at Madison Square Garden last Mon
day morning, has been reduced to one
half it's numbers tonight, when eight
teams were peddaling around the sau-
Ger shaped track for all the money and
glory there was left for them.
During the day there was plenty Of
excitement Every move of every con-
testant was watched suspiciously by
the other contestants and Rutt, Nc
Farland and Demera were always
ready for sprints which made the, min
utes pass lightly for the thousands
looking on.
The score at 10 p. NJ, the end of the
94th hour, was as follows:
Hill and Demara; Mcfarland and
Moran Rutt and Stol, 1928 miles. 3
laps; Walthour and Root 1928 miles, =
laps; Collins and Mitten 1928 miles, !
lap: Calvin and Wiley 1928 miles;
Anderson and Vanoni ls2 miles. laps
and Palmer and Drobach 1928 miles,
laps.
The former record was 1924 miles
and laps, made by Miller and Waller
in 1899
At midnight the leaders had covered
1865 miles, 9 laps, with the positions un-
changed The former record was 1865
miles and laps, made by Miller and
Waller in 1899
New York, Dec. 11.-At 2 o'clock this
morning. the 9Sth hour of the race, the
leaders had made 1903 miles, 5 laps.
The former record was 1901 miles,
made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Ray Bradley of this city has accepted
the challenge of Gus Hague for a run
ling race. The race will probably be
run soon on the Augusta Driving track.
The distance will be two miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The Ladies OF the First Universalist
Church are, expecting to offer at their
Christmas sale in Society hall next
Tuesday evening the finest line Of use
ful Christmas articles ever placed upon
their tables. In addition, they will also
serve one Of their famous Chicken Pie
Suppers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The Old South League will meet with
Mrs. Chadbourne, Middle street, at 23o
this AFTERNOON. Important business in
connection with the Christmas sale re
oiiires a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Sawyer-Moody.

Warren Sawyer and Mrs. Gertrude
Moody. both of this city. were united
in marriage Tuesday evening at the
horne of the bride on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Black VS.. White Fight in Memphis.

Memphis. Dec. 10.-Three negroes are
rcported to have been Killed and two
others wounded in fight with white
man here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

OF kidney disease.
While kidney dis.
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-.
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by.
patient and ply.
sicians, aoh0 con.
tent them aeZrea
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

George and Henry Dyke. twins, 10
years of age, were burned to death
early Thursday in small shanty on
! the outskirts of Hepburn, a little town
about eight mflesNfrom Clarainda, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

The degree team will rehearse at the
meeting Friday evening Of Gardiner
Lodge, d. Of Fl. All members are re-
ouested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
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Roy { Bradley Accepts Gus
aague's Challenge, all
Red Red Gross Stamps Are Now
/. On Sale in This CITY. =
Hotel Business Is Good. ...SociaI,
Society and Personal Notes. =.

n Regular meeting A. O. L. w. this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

William Niles has gone to Brunswick
with the intention of purchasing some
horses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
LOCAL NOTICE.

Moving pictures and dance at Will
sons Hall Hallowell to night. Admis-
sion 10 cents Dance tickets 25c. Neris
Orchestra. dlldlt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
GAKBIEFK LOCAL MATTERS
~ JOURNAL fEIEPtloNE = 4e4 2*8 a. ~
Fred Mundee arrived home last
evening from; a business trip to Port
land. & ..

The Sunshine Club will meet with
Mrs. Cole. Elm street, this afternoon
A full attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Frank Galllson of Portland was in
town looking up old friends Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11
Thousands Have Kidney y--4r.-
Trouble and Never SusD6ft 4

RTevaIency q Kidney DiSo9sN
Most people do not realize the alarm.
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-11

Mrs. r.. w. Drown of lynn and Mrs.
s. w. Kimball Of -Swampscott were
guests at the Johnson House last even-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
Buschhausen'

Total S50s, 500 90
State OF Pennsylvania County of Sullivan IS.
l. NJ d. Swarts cashier of the above named
bank do soemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
NJ. D. SWARTS. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of Dec. 1907. ALBERT +. HEESS,
My commission expires Feby q, '09. NotaryPublic.
Correct Attest:
J. d. REESER
L. &. SYLVARA, Directors.
SAMUEL COLE,
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CHERIFFrS SALE.

By virtue ofa writ of Fl. Fa. issued
ont of the Court of Common Pleas of Sui
| livan County, PENNSYLVANIA, and to me
posed to public sale at the Court House
in Laporte, Pa, on
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER Is, 1908.
at 10 o'clock a. M, all the right, title
and interes of Aaron Bennett, late OF
Shrewsbury Township, in the following
described real estate, viz:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot OF
land situate in the Township OF Davidson,
County Of Sullivan, State OF Pennsylvania,
bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a post, thence by land
Of A. B. Magargel, North, thirty (3O) de-
grees West, twenty nine (29) nerches to a
stone on the bank of Trout Run; thence
by land of d. M. Taylor, South, thirty
(30) degrees West, nine (9) perches to a
stone; thence by land OF c. S. Taylor,
South, twenty seven (27 degrees East
twenty-three and three-tourth (234) per-
ches to post at the public road leading
from Hughesville to Laporte; thence
along said road North, sixty-fonr (64) de-
grees East, nine (9) perches to the place
of beginning.
CONTAINING One D acre and eighty
(S0) perches of land. be the same more or
less. And having erected thereon a good
frame dwelling house. The land being
improved and having fruit trees thereon.
Seized, taken into execution and to be
sold as the property OF Aaron Bennett at
the suit of }. III. Crimmins.
Notice is given that this sale is tor cash
and in case settlement is not made inn
mediately after sale, the property will
be again offered for sale at clock pm.
Friday, September Is, 1908.
JUDSON BROWN, Sheriff.
Sheritl's office, Laporte, Pa, Aug 26, 1908
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
LAPORTE HOTEL.
r w. GALLAGHER, Prop.

Newly erected. Opposite Court
House square. Steam heat, bath rooms,
hot and cold water, reading and pool
room,and barber. shop; also good stabllng
and livery,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
HILLSGROVE ITEMS.

Mrs. Charlie Haas and Mrs. Sam
Mcbride of this place attended
church at Hoppistown on Sunday.
Reuben Fetherbay OF. Eldredsville,
spent Friday and Saturday of last
week with friends.
Mrs. +. III. Thrall and children of
Williamsport are visiting at w. l..
Huffmans
The ball game between Picture
Rocks and Hillsgrove on Thursday
was the finest game ever played on
the diamond. The score stood 3 to
in favor of Hillsgrove.
School opened Monday oath. with
full attendance. Mr.. II. c. Arm
strong Of Oil ely is principal, with
Miss Laura Wagner of Lock Haven
for the grammar grade and Mis-
Emma Biddle of this place for the
primary grade.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27

The entertainment given at the
new school house hall on Monday
evening was a splendid success in
every respect. The music, tableauX,
pantomimes, and readings were of a
high order of excellence and were
fully appreciated by an audiance
that completely filed the hall.
Space prevents our making special
mention of the individual perform
ers but all acquitted themselves most
creditably. The hall is admirably
adapted for entertainments of this
kind. Financially the entertain
ment exceeded all expectations, the
Ieceipts being over $50. This Will
pay the balance due on the piano
and leave enough to properly fix up
the stage One pleasant feature OF
the occasion was gift of 925 from
the National Protective Association
of Williamsport, with the compli-
ments of j. Harry Spencer, General
manager. This gift is greatly
appreciated as is also one of $500
from a gentleman who declines to
reveal his identity. May he live
long and prosper.
On Sunday next Rev. w. II. Nor
cross will preach his farewell ser
mon in the M. +. Church at this
place. Rev. Norcross has resigned
as pastor of the churches on the Ea-
giles Mere and Laporte charge in or
der to accept the position of instruct
or at Dickinson Seminary, William
sport. Being young man of ex-
ceptional ability Mr.. NOrcross will
be valuable addition to the al
ready efficient faculty at this insti-
tuition.
The Bernice and Picture Rocks
team will play game of ball on
the Laporte Athletic grounds on
Friday, Aug. 2S, at = p. IN.
There is also an excursion at
Lake Mokoma on the same day
from New Albany, Dushore, Mil
dred, Bernice and also one from
Pennsdale. The Bernice Band is
expected to furnish music for the
daN.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
Notice..

In Re: Matte A. Miller for a divorce
from George Z. Miller, her husband
TO George +. Miller You are hereby
notified that the alias subpoena in the
above stated case having been returned
that you could not be found in this county
you are required to appear on Monday.
the Dist day of September, 1908, at the
Court OF Common Pleas to be held at La
porte, for the County of sullivan, at >
o'clock p. m and make answer to the
complaint made by your wife in the above
stated case or be liable to have decree
Of divorce granted in your absence.
JUDSON BROWN. Sheriff
Sherifls office, LaPorte, Pa, Aug. I, 1908,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
COURT PROCLAMATION,

WHEREAS, HON. CHAs. Z, TERRY President
Judge. Honorables Henry Richlin and K. c. X.
Term ner and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions OF the Peace, Orphans Court and Com.
mon Pleas tor the County of sullivan. have issued
their precept, bearing date the II day of Mar
1907, to me directed, for holding the severa
courts in the Borough of Laporte on Monday the
2l day OF Sep 1908, at O'Clock p m.
Therefore notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices Of the Peace and Constables within the
county, that they be then and there in their prop
ef person at clock p. M of said day, with theil
rolls, records. inquistions examinations and
other rememberances to those things to which
their offices appertain to be done. And to those
against prisoners who are or Shall be in the Jail o
the said county of Sullivan are hereby notified tC
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just.
JUDsON BROWN, Sheriff.
Sherifs Office. Laporte Pa, g. Jan 1905
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Administrators Notice.

In the estate oil Anna II. Sadler, late
flillsgrove township, Sullivan County,
Pa, deceased.
Letters of Administration in the above
estate having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay.
ment; aud those having claims against
said estate are requested to present the
same, without delay for payment.
c. w. SADLER, administrators.
f. W MeNert, Atty.
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Notice of Transfer.

Notice is hereby given that a petition
for a transfer of Hotel OF Tavern
License heretofore granted to c. 5. Taylor
OF Muncy Valley, to Dennis Palmatier,
has this day been filed in my office and
the same will be presented to the Court
of Quarter Sessions of Sullivan County on
Tuesday, September |, 1908, at / o'clock
a. nj.
ALBERT +. HEESS, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Laporte, Pa, Aug. 81, 1905