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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Brothers Of Lynn. Mass, for when the
factory wus built. He remained with
that firm until they wen, out OF bus
mess. Then tie Bloomfield Shoe Co, q
local orsa nization. run the shop for a
few years and he was the general
manager of the company. Eight years
ago the Commonwealth Shoe and
Leather Co. came here from Whitman
Mass, and conducted the factory for
the past eight years. MIR. Stafford con-
tinued with the company until poor
health caused his retirement some IL
months ago.
To the efforts Of Mr. Stafford perhaps
more than any other man was this
town enabled to secure shoe factory
He had always taken L great interest
in the affairs Of the town and his
passing will be regretted ny large
number Of friends and acquaintances.
Mr.. Stafford was a veteran of the
Civil War; having enlisted as a must
ciar in 1861 in the 18th Maine Noiun-
tcer Infantry. He was a past COM
maEder Of Russell Post, No 95, G. a.
r.. Of this town, president Of The Sol
diers' Hone at Newport, Me-, and q
member of DaMo!ay Commandery, No.
10. Knights Templar. He was Il Efe-
long Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
BELFAST HAPPENINGS.
Pow Wow OF Red Men With 100
Visitors.-Pensonal Notes.

Belfast, Me-, Feb. 24.-(SpeciaD.-
their annual pow WOW in Pythian hall
Monday evening with 100 visiting Red
Men, representing the Tribes of Bar
Harbor, Bucksport, Castine. Water
vile, Islesboro. Vinalhaven and Ban
gor. The hall was prettily decorated
in bunting and painted Indian heads,
with spruce and fir and other decora-
tons which gave effect to the settings.
Great Sachem Harry r. Lewis, Great
Chief of Records Ralph E. Bailey and
Great Sannap Orrin J. Dickey of the
Great Council of Maine were presen!
and gave long talks during the evening
with musical selections interpreted
The Adoption degree was conferred on
some Is candidates by Tarratine Tribe
and the Warriors and Chiefs degrees
were worked by Abenakis Tribe Of
Bangor. Following the work there was
given banquet in Memorial hall to
which q large gathering was seated
Following there was smoke talk and
the convention proved great success
AbeHakis Tribe of Bangor were pre-
sented with a beautiful silk flag AMI
staff as a gift from Tarratine Tribe in
appreciation of their presence.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Chamber
lain Of this city have been in Fox
croft during the past week. called
there by the finding Of the body Of Mrs.
Woodbury., who was supposed to have
been murdered in the Exchange hotel
and who was a sister Of Mrs, Cham
berlain. Mrs. Woodbury. spent some
weeks IN this city last fall as the guest
Of her sister.
Andrew KnowltOn is very i'll at his
HON, on Union street where he is CON
fined with rheumatic fever, with which
he was afflicted while ON a trip to
team of horses.
Miss Emory CHM has been in Boston
Ills week where she was called as a
member CT a committee on the annual
banquet OF the Belfast Club of Boston
which is to be given lator in the sea-
son. Many Belfast residents will so TO
Boston when the dates are announced
to attend the session.
FIR. and Mrs. Harold Shorey Of this
city have this week entered upon their
duties as manager and matron OF thu
Girls Home, which Is maintained by
the ChiIdrers Aid Society Of Maine.
succeeding Dir. ard birs. Fose who
have tccn there for some years and
are retiring by reason of poor health
Miss Natalie NJ. Pottle arrived here
this week from Howard, L. l.. and
will spend the remainder oe the VIM
Ter as the guest OF her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs James T. Pottle and Mrs..
Sarah Edgecomb. Her pcrents have
recently assumed the management Of
the Socon0sset school, in the above
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
aher Busy Day."

There was q large and delighted au
a.er,ce in Convent hall Monday night t
attend the production Of "Her Busy
Day" farce in ono act. which was pr"
ernted by the ST. Mary Dramatic Cluf
for the benefit OF the parish under the
auEI ices of the Catholic Order of Forest
ers. The little comedy was we'll present
&C, by the following cast of characters:
Cora Allen an up-toldate domestic.
Miss Winnie O'Reilly
Ethel Neww-ed. a young houseitetpeF.
Miss E-ctriCH Eret3!
Mrs. Elranor Sabira knnwser her mex
door NeiShhor. e Mrs. Fln-a oeaie!
Barbara. an itnerant nedlerr:,
Katie Farmer, Mrs. Krowsers hired girl
Miss Eva !-enii>us
PatroIn'an Eagle on IT. the rb ess5i ,,,,oaoa,
VIZ : Master Howard Bretor
''"''' Mr.. Wallace pi2ier
Tom Buffer. 4 mo money down" pan,
. Mr.. Joe /. Duiat
Mel, Prior. the grocer's hoy.
Mr. Gecrga Labonte
Mike pooley. in love with Kati Kat. ,o,s,-
Clarence Sewwed. Ethel's husband,
Mr. Elmer Roy
Previous to the entertainment con-
cert was given in front Of the hall by tbs
Co. r Military Band. Music for the en-
tertainment was furnished by the st
Mary's Orchestra. The program included
character dance by Olivier Breton and
Wallace Rizier and the following voca
solos:
I'm the Wildwood Where the Bluehells
Grew Miss Lillian Bretor
Time win Tell My Love for YOU"
when the violets Bloom Violet"
Mrs Eliza Lashancf
"J,Ycusp Me- Edouarrl Grondir
Miss Lillian Boulette. pianist.
TIE program concluded with a military
drill under the direction of Major ALONE
York, for mary years connected with the
National Guard. which was very pref
ty series Of difficult evolutions. the cos
tunes being handsome. Those taking
part were:
Mrs. Minnie Tbirodeau. Miss Julia Gil
bert, Miss Eugene Lerieux. Miss Aman-
da Coriveau. Mrs. Matilda Girouv. Miss
Daisy Gilbert. Miss Eliza Provost. Miss
Annie Corlveau. Miss. Eva Lemieux. Miss
Annie Grondin, Miss Flora Coriveau. Miss
Euty DumOnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
Funeral Of Late A. e. 0elinas

The funeral Of the late DR.. a. K.
Gelinas was held at o'clock Sunday
morning at St. AIary's church. High
Mass OF Requiem was sung in parts by
his former pastor. Rev. 4. o. Lacroix,
who later delivered a culogy in both
French and English. There was a very
large attendance and the Catholic Or
der Of Foresters. Court st. Antoine
de Pardon. and Skowhegan Aerie, No.
1857, +. o. E., of which he was a men,
Der. turned out in a body. acting as
escort to the body from the house to
the church. The remains were taken
Oil the o'clock train Monday morn
ing to Marlboro. Mass, where his early
boyhood was passed. for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
Millions In Water.

Talk about the romance Of engineer
Ing! Here are hundreds Of thousands
OF square miles, formerly the despair
and terror Of government and farmer
alike, magically struck" MS Moses
struck the rock, and forthwith turned
into smiling fields OF grain. and far
stretching stock farms capable Of rails
ing rams worth FIVE thousand dollars
each! So writes William George In
The Technical World Magazine.
Truly the dead heart Of Australia
Is being slowly quickened into life by
the water wizards derrick and his
boring pipes, that are miles deep. a
wonderful victory Of mind over matter.
such as enables the Commonwealth Of
Australia to produce fine wool alone
worth nearly eighty million dollars a
year!
People have wondered why an island
continent with nearly three million
square miles Of territory-nearly two
billion acres!-could never muster
more people than New York City. A
mere coastal fringe Of humanity a.
that running inland here and there
after gold in a burning wilderness, only
made endurable at all by imported
calnels from India. The patoralists
used to look longingly at vast tracts
covered with rich lush grasses six feet
high, and clearly possessed of splendid
stock-fattening qualities.
Alas, such lands were a delusion and
snare! For a month or two later the
fertility vanished as though it had
been desert mirage, and the very
kangaroos, wallabys, lizards and birds
covered the country with their dead
bodies for hundreds Of miles. The
usual terrible drought had set In. which
has ruined even the most skilful and
resourceful stock farmers the world
ever saw.
The terrible need Of water in this
otherwise fertile country, and the man
ner in which splendid supply has al
last been found, forms the theme Of an
excellent article, Of which the above Is
tho lead. 1t is amply and handsomely
illustrated with photographs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
febyTdit

Whereas II is ono OF tho principal aims
and objects Of the organizations OF abor
to shorten the hours OF labor FOR all who
do useful work, whether with hands or
brain to the end that employ nent shall
be more generally and more equitahly
distributed ard more justly remunerated
and
Whereas. tho Messer-Perley Co., cloth
ing dealers Of Augusta. have shortened
their business deS one hour by Opening
their store at instead Of O'Clock in the
morning, notwithstanding all other stores
in the same line or business continue to
open at I. therefore
Resolved:-That tho Central Labor
Union of Augusta, Hallowell and Gar
the hoYe and belief that the course now
being persued by the Me5serPeriey Co.,
at its own expense. may eventually lead
to later opening and earlier closing as q
common custom In this vicinity In oil
lines of business wherever practicable:
and with the purpose of promoting by all
proper methods the attainment OF such
ends hereby recommends to the member
shir Of its affiliated Unions that they ex-
press their appreciation Of the position
nf the Messer-Perley Co, land as an in
ducement to others to adopt a similar
course) in q practical manner by giving
them a preference in the bestowal of
their trade. SO long as they remain. in the
.ad in this respect. and are otherways
fair to Union Labor. and be It further
l.. Resolved: that. 4 copSn Of these lEesofp-
tions be sent to each Union within the
jurisdiction Of this Central Labor Union
and published in the kennebec journal.
and New Age. ..& 1$tr
Attest: s,e
ABNER W. NICHOLS. ''.'
Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
What is the saraasso Sea?

Columbus did not use the name Sar-
gasso Sea- Oviedo, whose Historic con-
tained the first general account of the
discoveries in America, was the first tC
apply the Portuguese word Sargacc
(sea-weed) to that part Of the ocean ir
which gulfweed is prevalent. The use
OF the noun sargasso or sargassum IL
now practically confined to this species
Of large genus Of seaweeds character
lied by little air-bladders. each on 1T
own stalk.
The name Sargasso Sea is applied on.
ly to that part Of the Atlantic in which
the weed is found in greatest abund-
ance. Our map follows DR.. krummers
tlelineation Of the general mass Of float
ing vegetation. and distinguishes the
smaller area which Is the Sargasso Sea
The sea Is roughly elliptical in shape.
ts great axis almost coinciding with the
Tropic OF Cancer while the two foci are
near long. As degrees to 20 degrees W
The only land masses in the sea are
the Bermuda Islands near which large
objections of weed are often seen. The
weed drift Is thickest between 25 de-
,rees and % degrees n lat. and west o.
70 degrees W. long.
The Sargasso Sea is about one- third
Is large as the continental United
States; but outside this central ellipse,
Is the map shows, are others, larger in
size, where the thinly scattered weed
moves In the Gulf Stream or Is driven
~ the prevailing winds. DR.. Krumme!
obtained these data by plotting on the
nap the map the relative frequency
With which the seaweed has heen met
IL the four seasons of the year between
20 degrees and 80 degrees N.-Harper's =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
George 8. Stafford.

George B. Stafford died Sunday at
terroon at the home Of his daughter
Mrs. J. w. Steward, Madison avenue
He had been in poor health for the
past year, although able to be out I'M
Ill within the past three weeks. there
fore death was not unexpected.
Mr.. Stafford was a native of Var
mouth, where he was born in 1s4s. HIS
early education was obtained In the
public schools of Methuen. Mass. and
he. came to Skowhegan in 1882. He was
the first Superintendent Of the loca
shoe factory. taking the position wher
the, factory was opened by keens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
MORE HAN TWO THOUSAND
PEOPLE SEE COOPER DAILY

During l. r. Cooper's recent stay
In Boston, II Is estimated that sixty
ave thousand people talked with him
and purchased his medicine. This
ia an average Of over two thousand q
day.
His success was so phenomenal as
to cause universal comment both by
the public and the press. There must
be a reason for this. Here is the
reason given In his own words by Mr.
Cooper when interviewed on the sub
ject He said:
1.-THE Immense numbers Of people
who are calling on me here in Boston
Is not unusual I have had the same
experience for the past two years
wherever I have gone. The reason is
a simple one. 1t is because my medi-
cine puts the stomach in good condi-
ton This does not sound unusual,
but It is In fact the key to health. The
stomach Is the very foundation Of life.
/ attribute 80 per cent. of all sick
ness directly to the stomach.
Neither animals nor men can re-
main well with poor digestive appa-
ratus. Few can be sick with a diges-
ton in perfect condition. AS a matter
Of fact, most men and women today
are half-sick. 1t is because too much
food and too little exercise have grail
ually forced the stomach into a half
sick condition. My medicine gets the
stomach back where it was. and tina,
is all that is necessary"
Among Boston people who are
staunch believers in Mr. Cooper's
theory, is Mr.. Frank D. Brown, of 81
Bloomingdale street. Chelsea, Mass
He says:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
Tho Alaska Trail.

Our trail still leads to the north along
the Great Government road from White
Horse to Dawson. a gold seeker writes
TT Is about $50 miles, we'll uuSered all
the way with spruce. poplar and cotton
wood; some jack pine just starting In
thick masses of many acres
Forest fires ten years ago drove most
Of the game and fur to other parts yet
We see fresh signs Of bear and fox In the
dusty road every day for miles and miles
Some duck. mostly mallard. canvas back
and black duck. and geese and swan
show up nearly every days travel.
four inches high, blue and white flowers
along the roadside, some strawberry
blossoms. and yet pane of glass frozen
in our camp kettles each morning. Fruit
Is killed 00t miles south.
This government road is a solitude. In
summer not person for 100 miles, but
in winter when the ice stops travel on
is wide-awake. thriving. busting.
hustling. get-thcre runway for the traders
and miners. Great four and six horse
stages slam through this road night and
day from both ends
Change horses every TWENTY-FIVE, miles
at hotels called roadhouses. The charges
at these roadhouses are Sl.50 for. each
meal, 81 for bed. 81 for hand-out lunch
con; beer. etc, Is cents per drink. hay
and oats to 10 cents per pound. The hay
| comes from Spokane and the oats from
Manitoba, both points about LEO miles
away. Both articles are first-class:
We were oyertaken on this road by fout
droves Of beef cattle of 12S head in each
| drove. They were shipped from Calgary,
| Canada. and Seattle. Wash, 500 miles by
rail. 1.o"n by sea. then 12O miles BY ran:
40 miles on foot, then by boat go mules
| to Dawson, 100 miles to FAIRBANKS n,
| Feed, both cats and hay. averages slo'
| per ton.
The first cost OF cattle is about $40 per
| head. They are stall fed until three years
old and weigh from l6oD to- 200 pounds
each ish more than 800. the feed and care
| each Is more than 500. teh feed and care
another $50. .o .,oo
They sell In Fairbanks 70. ESQ ~, to s4 as
each The man who works the PICK ano
snovei pays for all. Chuck steak. 10
cents: r bone steak. 20 cents: best cuts
One herd lost 1--WE head through the
ice the next day the next r herd lost nine
| der the ice in twelve feet OF water. The
miner must pay. for this loss also The
each night on the road One herd was
short a man to drive. so the younger OF
liia two gold hunters went for five days ut
SO per day and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Trapper. t-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

For five years ] have sought relief
for indigestion, stomach trouble and
dyspepsia. spending nearly all my
wages with doctors and obtaining No
results. I had duh pains across my
back. radiating to the shoulders. ]
had splitting headaches. which nothing
seemed to cure. There was a gnawinp
and rumbling In my stomach and
bowels. l was troubled with vertigo
and dizziness, and at times almost
overcome by drowsiness.
L FELT tired and worn cat all the
time, my sleep was not refreshing, and
l would get UP in the morning feeling
as weary as when I went to bed. MY
appetite was Neutrality-suspicious. al
times, then again nauseated at the
sight of food. Sometimes my fac,
was pale, at other times flushed.
was constipated and bilious, and had
catarrhal affection in nose and throat
which caused me to hawk and spf,
great deal, especially in the morning
l heard SO much of the Cooper RENE
dies that l decided to try them After
taking one bottle, a tapeworm so feet
long passed from my system. / felt
better almost Immediately. All my
troubles disappeared as if by magic
and my Improvement was rapid ]
now feel entirely well, and can honest
ly recommend Mr.. Cooper's medicine
I to anyone who suffers as 1 did,
We sell the Cooper medicines which
give universal Observation-Disclosures
Webster & Co., Under Cony House
Augusta, w. D. Spaulding, Hallowell
Beanes Corner Drug Store, Gardiner
Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
A most pleasant surprise birthday

A most pleasant surprise birthday
party was given Miss Lula A. Stuart
at her home on Friday evening.
Games were INDUCED in, songs were
sung and refreshments were served.
Unique souvenirs were distributed
which will be q happy memento Of the
occasion. In a few we'll chosen words
J. Edmund Hutchinson presented Miss
Stuart with a beautiful locket. The
party dispersed IN the wee small hours
Of the morning wishing the hostess
many delightful birthday anniversar-
les
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Of his son. Tho service was conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Roberts of Fairfield. Many
friends and relatives were present He
is survived BY son. J. Allen Jones. with
whom he had made his home since the
death Of his wife. Mr.. Jones was one
OF the oldest residents and win be great
ly missed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

The Past and Present Club met Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Minnie Simp-
son. High street. the following pro-
gram being greatly enjoyed: Roll Call.
Irish Note book. I'm Shamrock Land"
Mrs. Atkins; by Killarncy's Lakes
and Vales," Mrs. Furber; Irish Peas
antry and Rural Life" Mrs. Lawry:
Jonathan Swift" Mrs. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

District Deputy Miss Margaret johnson
Of Oakland will be present at the annual
Roll Call of Good Will Rebekah Lodge
Thursday night. An entertainment has
been arranged by the committee. re-
spopses are to be read from absent men,
bers and quotations to be given by those
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

A large number from this town at
tended the funeral Of the late Henry
Washburn, which was held in Madison
at P. NJ Monday. Extra cars were
out on to the 1880 trip, number Of
members OF DeMolay Commandery be-
ing in the party. Mr.. Washburn was
well-known in this town where he had
4 number of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

The regular meeting of the Dial Club
was held Monday afternoon at tho
home of Mrs. A. S. Totman. The fol-
lowing program being carried out:
Mirabeau, Bailey, Guyot. Guizot. Mrs
A. s. Totman; Beaumarchais, Theirs.
Balzac. Mrs. c. E. Gibson; 1.-THE Bar
Der of Seville" Mrs A. A. Merrill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

A number Of teachers from the
neighboring towns attended the
teachers convention which was held
last week in the Congregational
church. Supt. Payson Smith gave an
interesting talk on Rural Schools"
A delightful supper was served by the
Ladies' Sewing Circle after which a
most Interesting program was carried
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Elisha Ward, who formerly conduct
ed a carriage and wood working shop
here for many years, was in town Mon
day from Albion on business. Mr..
Ward will soon begin upon the con-
struction of shop at Albion and have
1t ready for the spring business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Sleep between blankets, be careful to keep
the arms and body well covered, and re-
member that the sweating is evidence that
you are overcoming the cold, so above all
don't undo the benefit by throwing Of tie
clothes if you feel little uncomfortable.
A thorough rubbing Of the throat and
chest with Minard's 1iniment will, besides
giving relief, do much to prevent recnr-
renee of the cold, and also be strong meas
ure of protection against any of the serious
complications resulting from colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Arrangements will be completed at
the meeting Of the Ladies' Sewing Circle
Of the woman's Relief Corps. to be held
at the home Of Mrs George Shorey this
afternoon, for the serving Of a dinner
March at the G. A. r. hall. Those
who have to come several miles to at
tend the annual town meeting will thus
be accommodated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Miss Edythe Hutchinson, principal
Of the Grammar school at Redstone.
n. H., was called home last week on
account Of the critical illness Of her
fofhnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. Goody of Wood
fords were called here recently by the
illness Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goody.
They returned the latter part of the
week leaving those on the sick list a
little more comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

Louis Butler. employed at the saw mill
of Hume & Newhall Co. at Taylor s
Point, met with all accident Monday
while at work on some logs. He fell be-
tween two logs. injuring his left leg and
knee quite severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

The selectmen met Monday afternoon
for the purpose Of drawing three travers
Jurors for the March court to be held at
Skowhegan. Those drawn were Herbert
q Brown. Fred Head and Charles II.
Hoxie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25
COLDS AND GRIP
A Home Treatment Better
Than Dragging

The best general treatment for colds,
and usually much better than drugging, is
to create bodily warmth to make up for
the heat that is lost. Treat it ut the be-
ginning by hot bath, or if not convenient
to get into bath tub take hot mustard
and wafer foot bath, and 60 to bed ut
once, taking hot drink OF lemonade, milk,
tea, or other non-alcoholic drink. Rub
brisldy over the throat and chest with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

F. III. Vittum Of Scion was In town
Monday. He arrived the day before
with a carload of heavy work horses
which he bought in Boston. There were
ID in the lot, many OF them being fine
looking animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

The lecturer appointed to act for the
Ladies' night of the Benton Grange at
Benton Station Wednesday night has ar
ranged splendid program. consisting Of
singing, solos, reciting and reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-25

1T the conclusion of the comforting
Of the Third degree by the degree
team of Fairfield Lodge No. So, 1. o. o.
F., Monday night cold meats and baked
beans were served. The meeting was
largely attended and the supper much
aDioyed