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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

The Davies cottage on the Isle of
Springs will he opened for. tae season
today and will be occupied by DR." q.
C. S. Davies and family. who leave for
that resort this morning. on the
steamer Islander,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

A motoring party in which were Mr.
and Mrs c. II. Dearborn and Master
Albert Dearborn, and Mrs. r. G. KIM
ball. all of Boston, arrived in the city
Wednesday, and are visiting relatives.
The trip was made in Mr.. Dearborn's
40-hOrsepoWer Thomas touring car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Hot war now against insect pests.
Merrill Bros. are particularly we'll
stocked with all the destroyers such
as Boxal. hellebore, whale oil soap.
Paris green, slug shot, Bordeaux mix
ture, all ready to use, etc. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

The three-masted schooner Winnie
gance, Capt. Blaisdell, arrived at this
port yesterday morning in tow of the
tug Charlie Lawrence, and now lies at
the White wharf where she will dis
charge a cargo of 81 tons of egg coal
for the Edwards mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Charles n. Ware sold his residence
at IS Bangor street Wednesday to Au-.
gusta parties, the deal being made
through the F.. f. Newbert agency.
Mr.. Ware will soon occupy the ne"
house which has been building this
season on the lot purchased by him on
the Belfast road some time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

An attraction will be offered on the
Driving park diamond Friday after
noon when the Odd Fellows team and
the Eatons will struggle for the mas
terry. Both teams are putting in prac-
tice each. afternoon and the game
should be an interesting one. Play
will bd called at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mrs. W. B. Fletcher, Mrs. ]. +. Whit
ney and Henry r. Clark of Augusta
and S. Fl. Whitney of North Vassal
boro We're among the visitors at the
home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
Today's Concert.

March-"Joe Weber" .(frst time),
-. Apelles |
Overture Barber Of Seville" Rossini
Waltzes-"C HolZmann !
arr Meyrelles |
"Minuet,' Paderewskl
Selection of English Airs" Hartmann
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

A party of young people including
the Misses Genevieve, Belle and Esther
Prenney, also Master Willie and Louis
Prenney of Everett, Mass, and Miss
Blossom Smith of Arlington will spend
two months in Augusta and at the
lakes. They are chaperoned by Mrs.
Margaret Smith of Arlington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

His arrangement was to have left hero
yesterday for New York to take q
steamer but his departure was post
poned until today on account of rheu-
matiSm. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Earl -Combie of Somerville and John
G. Pitman of Saugus, Mass, are visit
ing in the city and are stopping at the
Lawrence House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Ezra Adams, late Co. f, Sth Mass.
INF, and William III. Moran, late Co.
e, Sd Mass H. A., have been granted
honorable discharges from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

The only baseball game arranged for
this week will be played Friday even
ing with the Vickery & Hill team of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Joseph b. Stillings, late Co. e, End
Me. Cav. has been appointed sergeant
of Co. r., vice John Turck resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Dance at Island Park tonight. Music
by Dennis Cars will leave for Angus
Ia, Hallowell and Winthrop after the
dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

John Haskell, Jr.. returned to the
Home yesterday, after passing a fur
Tough i'll Gloucester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

r. Webster Long was granted a fur
Tough Yesterday. which he will pass in
Worco Ster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

John NJ. Tyler, who has been on an
extended Through to Boston, reported
for duty yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

David Mckelvey left the Home yes
terday to visit friends in PawLucket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

j. F. Dearborn is reported tc be i'll
at his home, 8 Dickman street, suffer-
ing from an attack of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Henry Gazctti left for Augusta yes
terday, where he will pass a furlough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Luscious, Hallowell black heart cher
ries received at Weber & HeWetts,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt Thomas J
OdIum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
w. c. T, u, MEETING.

Inc regular meeting of the Togus
branch Of the w. c. T. u. was held in
6. A. r. hail on Tuesday evening but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
Six New Plague Cases in Trinidad

Port Of Spain. Trinidad. July s.
Since June II there have been six new
cases of plague and three deaths
here. The first white person to be at
tackled was a young French girl. and
she is recovering. l'.Ei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

Postllm-FOod Coffee.
Island Park-Theatre.
Iris Observation-Disclosures.
Maine Central Railroad.
Swift & Turner-Oil Stoves.
+. f. Davis & Co.-Clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
cLENW00D
SPRING WATER

: Absolutely Pure. Highly en-
!, dcrsed by, the State Board OF
i; Health. Delivered In clean
~ Eis1h catHoys. : Telephdne' 2b-A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

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Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

or something akin to that, 10 be aPpro- pfiate.'
 A good lrishman from Tipperary, who understands the Irish gaelic dia- lect, has sent us the following pleasant letter to instruct us in Gaelic, so fat as Soggarih Aroon is concerned, and also te enlighten our readers:
 EDITOR PATRIoT:-For your infor. nation and that Of your many read- CTS of your valuable journal, 1 will say, SO far as my knowledge Of the rish language leads me to translate the two words appearing in your issue of Sept. 10th, no1gdrh aroon, in the American language, is Priest of my Heart
 Thanking you for your kind words of sympathy towards Ireland, and the efforts to obtain Home Rule through rish Parliamentary representatives. These expressions of sympathy are as universal as the shot that was fired at Concord and heard around the world, and will bear fruit in the neal 1 future, l hope.
 Fly England giving to Ireland the management of its own domestic al. fairs--such as Canada, Australia and the transval enjoy--she will iindsher good neighbor: but if, on the contrary | then
 Never more we'll lift a hand, We swear by God and Virgin Mary Except in war for native land, | And that's the VOW of TIppERARv. Mechanicsville. Conn, Sept. 2s.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Smart Proc Agent.

While George Ade was conducting dramatic column on Chicago paper the press agent of coming theatrical attraction walked brightly into Ade's office one morning and offered the au- shor long article. which was pri- marily an advertisement for the com ing show.
 'Ade, l want you to use this story for me" said the theatrical man. Its good, interesting article. and you'll do me great favor by printing it.
 I'm sorry. but its not the sort of stun the paper wants" replied Ade. Its too much of an advertisement Why. if you took that down to our business once they'd charge you resu- lar advertising rates,''
 The press agent mournfully departed. but the next morning Ade looked through the paper and was astonished to find the agents story occupying full column on the editorial page Later In the day the managing editor came into Ade's of'ice and spread out the editorial page.
 That's the sort of theatrical stuff we want" he said. pointing 10 the agents article. And what do you think. Ade' only paid $co for that story~-Lippincotts
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Pooling the Beans.

A Yankee of the quaint old time tFps was preparing to bestow coat ef whitewash on his henhouse one spring long ago. He had completed the mix ing of the whitewash. writer In te Manchester Union says. and, looking round for something on which to IT it. picked up d bean pole and ran lhs brush over it. Another local character, who was driving by. stopped his hors and called out: Hello. What ye whie washing your bean poles for?'
 Thought every body knew that beans grow better on birch poles,' returned the other without pausing in his wofk
 "Ye don't expect to make birch poie' that way. do ye;"
 "Mebbe not. but whitening of es make the beans think the poes sn birch anyhow"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

out the woik. II was rather an early one. The dealer was. of course, loud in it's praise
 And how much do you want for il? ?'' said Eandseer.
 Two thousand guineas, sir," was the reply.
 1.-TWO thousand guineas? That seems long price for an early work. :"
 "i could not take a shilling less, said the dealer. Hes gone. sir. " touching his forehead significantly Hes out of his mind. He'll never paint another"
 "Is he indeed;" said Landseer. "Fm very sorry to hear that" And as he was coming away he noticed a large picture by Stanield. May l ask what you want for this Stanfield?"
 That. sir is also 2000 guineas."
 "Whatr said I.andseer, touching his forehead and initiating the dealer gesture. "Is Stanfield gone toe?"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Names In Alaska.

Life in Alaska Is uneeuth in na-t, but it has it's retinements. In vaIdas there lived man named Jake Eha kept a boarding house for dogs. When the prespeetars returned from fhsr sled trips they would place their team, in his charge until ready to stan eu, again. As he fed his guests on gsr. bage gathered by house 10 house czs. vass. he was known by every one ss "Slop Jake"
 Once upon time he fell i'll. and the newspaper wished to chronicle the fsct No one. however. knew Jake's otbes name, and it didn't seem worth whis to waste the time of the editorial stss on so insignificant detail. So toe news was printed thus:
 "Our well known fellow citizen. $ Jake, is confined to his house with | severe cold It is hoped he will be oa. soon" "-New York Times.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
An Aceeptabie cIo.L

A well known professor sons..
 became SO much interested :a Ii. e
 ture that when the noon bell r,,, kept the class five or ten rninute. = the hour. Certain restless .,,..' among the students thought the, ron', give him gentle hint. so they hon... an alarm clock. set it to go otY prec.s. ly at noon and placed it on the nro,... or's desk when they came In to N. next lecture. They knew that he ,.. . little absentminded and ern.c-.. that he would not notice if \, X. noon hour struck the alarm ven, .s with crash, and those Of the e,,.. not in the secret started and tool i, the joke at once. There was rou,s of applause. The professor waited m. til the alarm and the applause vs,. over and then said: Young rsurA men, thank you for this little rift [ had forgotten it was my birthday. |, alarm clock is something my wife hs, needed for our servant for some lima It is a very kind remembrance on you, part" The professor then went on h finish demonstration interrupted hy the alarIn.-London Tit-Bits.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
A Black Mark For tn. Other One.

A man by the name of Evans died and went to heaven, of course. When he arrived at the pearly gates he said to St Peter:
 Well. I'm here"
 St Peter looked at him and asked his name
 "John Evans" was the reply
 St. Peter looked through his book and shook his head. You don't be- long here.n he said. pointing to the exit
 But I am sure 1 belong here" said the man.
 Wait a minute" said St Peter.
 He looked again and in the back of the hook found his name
 Sure" said the guardian of the gate. you belong here. but you weren't ex- pectcd for twenty years. Who's your doctor?.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
ne .eia tha .

~sfr L L&Sse- Lawyer s is well known fa.
 romeiy habits He cuts bis h.,. s N four times a year and the -. - s's1a time looks decidedly rae,as ss Y as ears. lie wes making s w,.sR R ss scribe a baFn witch figured in ss s'' \ case '- as ag How loDS had the h.
 built?s assa "oh. l don't know-abon.
 mebby. about nine months p,r.s. ''s' But just how long? Ten v how long it had been butl.- ss7 Well, l don't know exae,,. awhile.' qess "Now. NIT. B., you pass fo,
 ligent farmer. and yet xon e' me how oii this barn ,s .as ~ have lised on the next farm $. z! years. Can you tell me box o,s Aa own barn is: Come. now ts;, s \. "a old your own house is. i, vor = - you know" Quick as lightning the old replied: You want 10 know how o.s house is. do ye? Wei, it's ius, ~ Y as old as you be, and the roof ,ss' s' seeing to about as bad In the roar that followed the v,,. stepped down and Lawyer & a,ass call him back.-London Globe
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Pooling Sandy.

toOuV0 OoUOy.
 An old Glasgow skinfint breakfast ed every morning on porridge and fn order to save fuel cooked . whole weeks supply every Saturday
 One Friday morning the stu6 seemed very cold and very salt. and he felt he must abandon the struggle to eat 1t
 But his stubborn nature forbade any such thought So he fetched the whis ky from the cupboard. poured out a glass and placed 1t before him on the table.
 Now. Sandy" said he. "if ye eat that parritch yell hae that whisky an If ye don't ye won't"
 He stuck again at the last spoonful. but. keeping his eye steadily on the glass of whisky. he made bold brave effort and got it down.
 Then he slowly and carefully poured the whisky into the bottle. with a broad grin. as he said 10 himself:
 Sandy. my lad. did ye that time. ye auid swindler."
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
4 Diseuised Natsre. faker.

Henry C. Church of this city, says the "Hartford Post, enthusiastic mo- torist, Is also what his friends ss rule do not know him to be a nature-lo and amateur naturalist. He was driy- ing through the country few days ago with a friend, when conversation turned upon the subject of birds. His friend lamented the scarcity of them.
 al beg your psrdon,' replied MT. Church, "but there Is no scarcity of birds. They have simply gone away for the winter" His friend replied that he WAS surprised that they had gone away so soon.
 "Soons Don't you know that some of them 70 away ss early AS the Fourth of July" His friend didn't know IL.
 "Yes, the boholink leaves about the ath of July, and from that time on many of our choice songsters leave from time to tilne.n The subject of songs,ers brought up . discussion of song sparrows and Mir. Church's friend learned, In the course of half an hours talk. more about birds than ever occur red to his philosophy. Finally he hlurt- ed out;
 "Say, Church. what kind of & man are you, anyway l thought you were a clothing dealer. Now. 1t seems, om mistaken. You are a nature-fsket dis guished \ clo,hier.n
 Mir. Church admitted the imlsach- ment, declaring that there might be plenty of such things ss nature.fakers.
 "Yes." said he, mature Is no fake. Over st my farm We encourage the coming of the birds. In the fali We shoot of great number Of English sparfows, and they give us such a wide berth that. practically, all the summer birds of this latitude come to us in great numbers. We never ire a gun on the farm while they are with Us. They nest all around the house, and if there is spot in Connecticut made more beautifully vocal by the sympho- nies of the fields and forests, don | know where Il is. N
 Mir. Henry (. Church k a son of ]. w. Church, the elethier, Of this city, and formerly lived in Putnam. He spends his summer vacation on the farm al Mount Hope, as does his ia. ther.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
HuMed.

Huned.
 In the olden times a woman in the north of Scotland went to visi. her husband. who was condemned to be hanged on the following day. The doomed man began to give his in- structions to his wife preparatory to bidding her farewell. when all st once she broke in upon the conversation and exclaimed By the bye. John, whanr will l plant the ta,ties this years! The unfortunate man. as may De imagined. grew exceedingly tndis. nant at the indifference of hls wife and exclaimed angrily: What need I care Nhanr ye plant thems rm no, likely te need ouy e them.r .sHech. g nplied tee woman. turning 10 the warden. wits wag of the head, .oor Johns hufei tecause he's saun to be hanged the mosars and marched oot of the cell.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Legal Repartse.

"Gentlemen ef the jury said the fompous lawyer, assuming his most Imposing mien. "I once sat upon the judges bench in Iowa."
 Where was the judge?" quickly in quired the opposing attorney. and the pompous gentleman found the thread or his argument hopelessly entangled- Detroit Free Press
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Qrioin of Ceneteries.

In ancient times burials were a'vsr outside the walls of q city W aoss Indeed. before the time of thris'sha! it was not lawful to bnry fne ueaa within the limits About the en1 the sixth century St. Augustine op'an ed of King Ethelhert temple or n@a used by the king before his c""se sion-and made burying pisce " h and St. Cuthbert afterward obta"-' leave of the pope tA D ia2, to na'' yards made to the churches su''sas for the burial of ibe dead
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
The Little Oaes.

It was a bright and very orfgiha IT tie boy namesi Barber. who, upon heaa' ing his father speak nf their he'sn''s' Mir. Wood nnd his children. fhe n"' splintprS.- and of another tw'-bu- .Nr Stone nnh the littie pebbies'
 marked: 'I suppose If they ihe' w they would say: Good morning. a'' Barber. How nre all tbe iitte s'>
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Had Been to See.

An irishman. brought before a New York police judge on a charge of va- graney. was thus questioned:
 What trade do you follow?"
 "Shure. yer honor. I'm a sailor," Pat made answer.
 "What-you seafaring man? doubt whether you were ever at sea in your life" exclaimed the irate justice.
 "Shnre. and does yer honor think came over from Ireland in a wagon7'' grinned Pat
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
The Parrots Nsepenss.

A maiden lady in England owned parrot, which somehow acquired the diss greeahle habit of observing at ire auent intervals. "i wish the old lady would die" This annoyed the birds owner. who spoke to her eurate about it
 ..I think We can reetify the matter. replied the good man. ''l also have parrot. and he is righteous bird. having been brought up in the way he should gc. I will lend you my parrot. and l trust hts influence will reform that ,iepraved bird of yours
 The cursts's parrot was placed in the same room with the wicked one. aud as soon ss the two had become ac- customed to each other the bad hind remarked. .l wish the old lady would die" whereupon the ciergyman's nlrd rolled up his eyes and in solemn ae~ cents a,i,ieSi. We beseech thee to hear us. good Lordr
 The story got out In the parish. and for several Sundays il was necessary To osait the litany at the church sery- ices
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
 The Evil Eye.

FTft -yC-
 The possession of two eyes does not confer upon us any advantage. One of them serves to show us the good things and the other the evils of life. A large number of people have acquired the bad habit of shutting the first eye. but very few shut the second. and that is why there are 50 many people who would rather be blind altogether than see all they have to see. Happy the one eyed who are only deprived of that evil eye which spoils all that we look upon,-Voltaire
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
hA.~ Advantaoe.

"Yo. can't spell long words liIe sx \. popotamus and paraileiegfsn. ., pi,e little hoy who wore spectsco | eaiior suit
 Well" answered the boy wne leading a dog by piece or rope where I'm lucky don't have "
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
A lsndseer Story

I.andseer, riding down Bond street
 London. saw the foi.rwlns notice in q picture dealers shop window "a Fine Laniseer on View rithin. ua went into the shop and aae,, to se, the fine I.ansiseer. The o.alar wh. did noi revoSal%e him. progldy polnts.,
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
A Crusher.

I.egge bishop of Oxford. who had not youth AS his excuse for his vanity. asked his friend Canning to come and hear his first episcopal sermon. They dIned together afterward. and from the politielan's silence the other ought to have known better than to push him; but. being rather nettled. he ex- claimed. Canning. you have said noth- ing to me about my scrmon-'
 Well. II was short"
 "Oh." said the bishop. "ft Is better to he short than tedious"
 But" replied Canning. you were that too"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
 Mans Study of Himself.

Omit a few of the most abstruse sci enees, and mankind's study of man occupies nearly the whole field Of lit- erature. The burden of history is what man has been of law, what he does: of physiology, what he is; of ethics, what he ought to be; of revelation. what he shall be.-George Finlayson.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Offensive.

NO. don't like that woman" de ciased Nawed.
 And why notf"
 she's loo blamed sorry for my wife 10 suit my ideas of whats reouisite and necessary"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

Westminster abbey this afternoon l found thls call depressing. for man naturally shrinks from inspecting the spot where he is to be buried"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
eeu, Kind. of Trouble

Judee-What have you to say !, The charge that while the nnso~ sne- woman you married three o'as,. ,., Bigamist = Simply this-that four of a kind isn't what t = e up to be.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
Modest.

\ young Canadian humorist who wen, over 10 England hoping to lind London editors in receptive mood for waried q contribution 10 Punch with this note: Dear Sir--I arrived In Lon doa shis morning and pasd q visit to
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

THE vAsTNESS OF THE NIGHT. When we confront the vastness of the night And meet the gase of her eternal eyes. How trivial seem the garnsred gains we prize. The laurel wreath ws naunt 10 snvious sight. The flower of love we pluck fov our de- light. The mad sweet music of the heart that cries
 An instant on the listening air. then dies How short the day Of all things dear and bright The everlasting mccks our transient strife
 The pageant of the universe whir.s by This little sphere with petty turmoil rife Swift as a dream and neeting as sigh- This brief detusion that we call our life. Where all we can accomplish Is to die.
 Louise Chandler Aouiton-
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09
The Scrap Book
The Kind Captain.

certain sen captain had the repu- tation of being cruel tyrant. but in reality he was a kind hearted man. as the following incident will prove.
 In nidocean the cook approached the captain tinlldly.
 Captain. he said, the men are growlin' nbout the beef. They say they can't ehaw it nohow. They say It's only 1t to mend their sea boots with"
 How much beef are you givin' 'em cooklef" the captain asked.
 "A pound apiece day. sir" said the cook.
 Well. said the captain gently give 'em half Il pound apiece from now on should be sorry To force 'em to eat what isn't to their taste"
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

The man who gets loaded nas ", v aim in lifo.-Beaumont tlsA' prise.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-09

The avarieious man is always ir want--Horace.