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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11

There is now no further excuse for
factionalism in Iowa politics" says the
Cedar Falls Gazette.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-11

Drop politics. and consider the atu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
ABUTMENTS FINISHED.
Big Job of Concrete Completed BY
Contractor Olmstead.

Many PEOPLE visited New Mills Sunday
| to see the big job of concrete work which
Contractor Olmstead has just completed
in connection with the Electric Road
bridge. The concrete work of the east
abutment was finished Saturday. just two
months to a day since work. was COM
menced on the first one.
Contractor Olmstead in speaking of his
work said that he only agreed to have
the abutments up so that the bridge
could be put on in two months. but he
has them the full height in the time
| agreed upon and has been delayed eight
days during the time for lack of mate
rial. over a thousand barrels of cement
have beer, used in the construction of the
abutments. The east one is yet to be
filled with rocks The work of filing the
west abutment with rocks is nearly COM
pletcd and yesterday Mr.. Olmstcad was
overseeing the work OF crew who were
hauling and piling the rocks in this abut-
ment.
One of the secrets of Contractor Ohm
stead's quick work upon this job is the
way in which he works his crews. While
he does not hurry them enough to dis
courage them, he sees that they are Ike pit
| moving all the time and one would have
to look long time to see an idle man in
Olmstead's crew. Most of the rocks used
in filling the abutments come from stone
walls of neighboring farms and Mr. Ohm
stead Informed the Journal reporter that
nearly every day some farmer came to
him with an offer of a stone wall. az
never knew there were so many stone
walls BEFORE he said with laugh
The Electric Railroad track is virtually
all done except the bridge. The ballasting
is done as far as the Rips and the ballast
train has beer running to the New Mills
bridge all the past week. The bridge
builders who went to Portland to finish
job for the American Bridge CO., We're
switched off somewhere else after com.
pleting their work there and have not yet
arrived. The delay of the bridge builders
is likely to prevent the running of cars
through to Lewiston dugEgsState Fair
week.. - g e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

her. At the crack of the gun both
boats shot across the line like bullets
from a gun but the ellison boat kept
opening up the gap and at the cross
ing line there was but one boat Time
was minutes, 48 seconds. The ellison
boat didn't stop for a second but again
went around the course, making the
two circuits in about Is minutes. This
is going some.
Those in charge Of the Old Home
Week celebration at Rockland were
very much surprised to learn that Mr..
ellison made the trip all the way by
water and said that the Catherine G.,
was the smallest boat that ever came
around White Head. On the return
trip the Catherine G. encountered
some heavy seas and Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibson showed unmistakeable evidences
of hard sea voyage on their return
here.
The trophy won by. the Catherine
G., is beautiful silver cup with gold
lining and three Elk handles and
weighs three pounds, four ounces.
Upon the front are the words: Estate
of Maine Championship for speed mo-
tor boats, Rockland, August IL, 1905"
Engraved upon the cup are also the
seals of the City of Rockland and
State of Maine and a likeness of a
speed boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
Mr.. TAFT'S ITINERARY.
Will Meet Virginia Republicans and
Then Go on Fishing Trip.

Hot Springs, Va. Aug. 16.-Judge
Taft and party will leave Virginia Hot
Springs Friday, Aug 2S, for a week S
fishing in Lake Erie, at the end of
which he will go to Cincinnati, Sept
5 or G. to remain until election day.
The announcement of the itinerary
which will conclude the candidates
pre- campaign vacation, was made to-
day Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will be the
guests of the Middle Bass Club, the
headquarters of which are on Middle
Bass island short distance out in
Lake Erie from Put-in-B Bay. 1
Arrangements are nearing Compile
ton for the one political event in
which Mr.. Taft is to participate be-
fore leaving. the rally Of Virginia Re-
publcans next Friday. Mr.. Taft has
been informed that the railroad ex-
cursion alone will bring 5000 Virgin
ians to the mountains to hear him
speak.
Following his usual custom, Mr.
Taft executed no business or held any
political conferences today. With Mrs
Taft, he attended services at St
Lukes Episcopal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
Winthrop II; Cobbossee Inn a.

The third game in the series between
Winthrop and Cobbossee Inn of Gardiner
was played off on the local diamond Sat
uTday afternoon and Winthrop made it
three straight, taking the game by score
OF IL to 4. The game, like its predecessors
was close and interesting until the sew
enth inning, when r. Fuller was batted
out of the box and replaced by Perry
Gales home run came in this inning and
was the feature of the game.
York was in the box for the Winthrops
and was effective throughout the game
except in the third inning, when this
boys from Gardiner drove in two earned
runs. Fuller pitched the first six innings
in good form, but worked too hard tC
last for the entire nine innings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
WINTHROP.

Dance tonight at Island park, to
which all patrons OF the theater will
be admitted free. Theater and dance
all for ten cents. "The Man from
Mexico" tonight, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Miss Mae Stevens, who has been visit
ing friends in town, has returned to her
home in Somerville. Mass
Mrs. Mary Moody and Miss Leila Bates
left Saturday for Portland. After short
visit there they will go to Sebago lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Lane and sons
Stanley and Norman of Brockton, Mass.
and Mrs. John Robinson and little son
Charles of Monmouth are visiting at ]
H. Moorn's.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Penney and Josie
Penney will leaVe this morning for South
Lagrange for arweek's visit Mrs Pen
ney's mother, Mrs Mary Buzzell. is
spending the week with her daughter
Mrs. L. e. Edwards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
BURNHAM,

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank HOXie of Lew
iston are visiting in town, the guests
of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Sullivan and
family of Marysvlle, Calf, have ar
rived for a visit at his old home here.
Mrs. Augusta Mudgett and daugh-
ter, Inez Mudgett Goodwin, returned
Wednesday from visit of several days
passed with relatives in Albion, Wins
low and vicinity.
Mrs. c. e. Libby and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. l.. Libby and son, Master Harold,
are passing the week sojourning at
Northport and are the guests while
there of Mrs. I. c. Libby of Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reed gave a
wedding reception at the Town hall
Wednesday evening of this week. Mr..
Reed, who was formerly of this town
was married Aug. 5 to Miss Grace
Nye, the youngest daughter of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Llewellyn Nye of DiXmont. He
has for some time been in the employ
of the Maplewood Lumber Company of
that town.
Everett Goodrich Of Belfast is in
town visiting relatives.
Tuesday afternoon did much damage
in some sections 1t was accompanied
by a severe hail storm which did seri-
Gus damage to the crops, near the viz
lage, especially to the oats.
w. V. Nash. who has been the
proprietor of the Burnham House and
whose term of lease expires this month,
is having the rent owned by DR.. Shaw
fitted for the convenience of the pub
lie and will continue to serve in the
same capacity at their new location.
Mrs. Julia Mutt went Wednesday to
Kingman for visit.
Emery Written of Old Town is in
town, the guest of Mrs. N. e. Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Blaisdell are Wis
iting at his old home and are the
guests of his brother, Oral Blaisdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
INTERESTING GUEST
Entertained Sunday Afternoon
Cobbossee Inn Club.

An exceedingly interesting guest
was entertained Sunday afternoon at
the CobboSSee Inn Club Viewed in
one light he was only negro tramp,
while looked at from another stand
point the guest was a most interesting
human study.
John Thomas Blackwell was the
name the colored Individual gave and
his story was an unusual one. Ac-
cording to his own story he was SO
years OF age and started about two
months ago to tramp from ST. John,
N. b., back to his old home in ,Vir-
ginia. He was dressed in rather or
binary citizens clothes when he ap-
peared upon the broad piazza of the
Cobbossee Inn Sunday afternoon and
asked permission of Manager Burgess
to sit down for few moments The
old man was barefooted but said that
he had pair of sandals, which he put
on occasionally. in the pack which he
carried on his back. This pack would
weigh so pounds and contained extra
clothing and other articles, which
might be useful in camping out.
1t seems that a year or more ago
Blackwell heard that he had brother
living in ST. N. B., and went there in
search of him, but was unable to find
any ira of i'm. He stayed there so
long Looking for his brother that his
money gave out and the only way Of
getting back to his old Virginia home
was to tramp. He was good farm
hand so he started out, working few
days in a place and then going as far
as his money would carry him and
then seeking another chance to work
and proceeding a little farther on HIS
Journey Waterville was the last place
at which he stopped before coming
here.
He refuses to ride on trolley or steam
cars and anywhere that he eats offers
to nav for the food He does not seek
shelter. but camps out in the woods
and in this way he has acquired a
touch of rheumatism, which prevents
his working very hard at the present
time although he says it does not
bother him much about walking. so
he proposes to go on as far as his lit
tie store of money that he has earned
at farm work will carry him and by
that time he thinks he will be able TO
help some Of the farmers he may meet
on his way in harvesting and acquire
money enough to carry him further on
his journey.
The members of the club, who were
at the Inn Sunday found Blackwell
most interesting visitor and discovered
that he was thoroughly acquainted
with the United States. He spoke with
but slight negro accent, and although
he was what would be called an UNI
lettered man he seemed to have ac-
uuired large found of Information
from the people with whom he asso-
ciated in his long life He stated that
he was in his younger days slave
and had been sold five times previous
to acquiring his freedom. Just before
he was given his freedom his last mas
ter died and he liked his masters
family so we'll that he remained with
them for a number of years after he
was freed.
He was given a supper by Manager
Burgess and although he enjoyed his
afternoon at the Inn and the supper
appeared to be somewhat offended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
In the Municipal Court.

Ole Martin Johnson was arraigned
Saturday morning in the Gardiner po-
lice court on Il search and seizm t
charge. He pleaded not guilty, but
was found guilty and sentenced to 500
and costs and 80 days in Jail and in
default of payment of costs 80 days ad-
ditional. He appealed and furnished
securities in the sum of 5000 for his
appearance at the September term of
court. This case was continued from
Aug. 10 and grew out of raid by the
deputy sheriffs on the evening of Aug.
ON which four gallons of whiskey
were secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
6ric'|k'Iayer!s on Municipal 4! !!
Building Quit! Work.
Favorable Weather. Helps To-
cal Sweet Corn Crop.
Personal PsneI|lngs and Local
Items Of General Interest.

The Misses Fay and Edith Gaylord
left Saturday for Oakland to visit rela-
tives
Moses E. York left Saturday for Au-
gusta to visit friends.
The bricklayers quit work at noon
Friday on the municipal building. The
trouble seems to be with the sub-con-
tracing firm of knights & Hoxie, who
We're engaged by the contractors, Smith
& Rummery of Portland, to do the brick
work. While all concerned are some-
what reticent in regard to the matter
it is understood that the local firm
had overdrawn its appropriation. Mr.
Rummery was in town Saturday AMI
all the men were paid off 1t is said
that it would require the services of
six men some three weeks to complete
the brick work. 1t is understood that
this will be finished by the general
contractors by day labor. In any event
the delay will be of short duration.
Mrs. Morris Cladhill of Sykesville,
Md, arrived Saturday and is the guest
of ner parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b.
Avore.
T. A. Anderson of Pittsfield was in
town Saturday.
e. F. Atkinson of East Boston ar
rived Saturday to join his wife, who
has been passing the summer at their
cottage at East Madison
NJ. w. Eastman passed through town
Saturday on his way home to Har-
mony.
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Lewis Of Dor
chester, Mass, have returned homo
from visit with her brother and fam
lily. c. E. Armstrong
Mrs. Arson Savage and little daugh-
ter left Saturday to visit relatives in
Freeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Day and little
daughter Dorothy left Saturday for all
outing at Northrort.
Mrs. Edward Pegram, who had been
a guest Of her mother, Mrs. Emma M.
Smith, left Saturday for her home in
Decatur, Ill.
Miss MyrtiS Gcnthner has returned
to her duties as stenographer in the
office of Butler & Butler. after passing
vacation of two weeks with her par
ents in Damariscotta.
Charles Russell, who had been the
guest of his brother. i. r. Russell, for
the past week, returned Saturday to
his home in Maiden, Mass.
Services were resumed Sunday at the
Congregational church. the pastor, Rev.
B. Il. Merrill. and family having re-
turned Saturday from their vacation at
Sandy point.
The speakers who will be present at
the Goth annual campmeetng of the
Madison Spiritual Association at Lake.
wood include DIR. George A. Fuller,
Katie M. Ham, Rev. +. A. WiEgin and
j. M. Pnebeis, NJ. d. The annual con-
cert will be held Saturday evening,
Sept. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
THE CATHERINE G
somes Back from Rockland With
Trophy Of Victory.

James T. Gilson's motor boat, the
.a'herlne G., at 10 o'clock Saturday
Iorehoon from Rockland decorated
WIN nags and bunting and with
:, at bow and stern. Mr.. and
S'rs' ellison were passengers in the
uoat' having come all the way from
auckland in her. They brought with
mem the handsome silver cup won by
he Catherine G., in the speed motor
uoat race at Rockland Wednesday. OF
Jus race the Rockland Courier Gazette
says:
II was over Glass VII, however, that
ule crowd was most enthusiastic for it
JAILED out the speed boats under 70
leet long and regardless Of size of
~otor There were only two entries,
Sats by F. G. Allen of Stonington
.ad James T. ellison of Gardiner. The
alen boat is a speedy one, but some
%lng went wrong with her engine and
sae ellison boat simply few away from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
Richard keatinu.

Headquarters were notified Saturday
of the death of Richard Heating, which
occurred in the Government hospital
for insane at Washington, D. c., Aug.
9. Mr.. Heating was born in Ireland
81 years ago. He enlisted in Co. e,
57th N. Y. Inf, at New York City, Sept.
q, 1861 and was discharged in Vir-
ginia, Sept. %. 1863. He was admitted
to the Home from New York City,
May "a, 1881 and was transferred to
Washington, Dec. II, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The armored cruiser Colorado Of the
Pacific fleet which sailed from Puget
sound navy yard at A. M. Saturday
for San Francisco, went on the rocks
in a dense fog at $50 A. NJ, at Double
Point.
AS George D. Sheehan. 10 years old
was walking along Barnes avenue. New
Haven, CT. Saturday with his fiancee
Miss Bessie Lewis, he was attacked
and murdered Miss Lewis escaped
by running away and gave the alarm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

W. Il. Harrincton'a motor boat, the
Ralph II, met with an accident in the
races at Southport Saturday. The boa,
had gone over only about two miles OF
the course when by the leaking of man
ifo!d water got IN the cylinders, wettinE
Tire spark plug. which put the beat out
of commission as far rs the race was
concerned. Tho only other boat in the
race WAS the Eleanor End. owned by Rice
Bros. Of East Toothbay. 1t is expected
that the difficulty with the Ralph II. will
be repaired so that the boat will he able
to take part in the races ut Bath Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Lucy G. Rice.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lucy
u Rice was held from the residence
oi her daughter Mrs John Hethering-
"n' Main street, Farmingdale, Satur-
oay at P. NJ. Rev. John r. Clifford
omciated and there was large at
tendance of neighbors and friends.
oome very pretty floral tributes were
III evidence. The pail bearers We're
from Gardiner Grange of which the
deceased was member. The inter-
hent was at West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
Brice Moore.

The death of Brice Moore, one of the
older members of the Home, occurred
in the hospital here Saturday after
noon. Mr.. Moore was born in Ireland
about SO years ago. He enlisted in
Co. B, 42d N. Y Inf, at New York
City, May 10, 1861 and was mustered
out at Washington, D. c., in December
1864. He was admitted to this Home
from Union Hill, N J. A daughter ir
Yonkers, N Y, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17
OAKLAND.
Abenaki Club Has Outing
At Moosehead Lake.
Party Of About Thirly-tive En-
Joy Program Of the Day.
Traverse Jurors to Be Chosen Au.
gust 22... Personal Mention,

Mrs. George Peavey Of Sidney re-
Gently visited in town for q short time.
Eamuel Freeman has gone to Island
Park for brief visit.
Mrs. Augustus Bickford and daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. H. Leech, and Clara Leech
have returned from q few days outing
at Lakeside.
John and Frank Sweeney have re-
turned from weeks outing in Bath.
Louis Robinson of Norridgewock was
In town Saturday.
Conductor A. p. Mace has returned
from q weeks vacation.
T.. c. Moulton of Mercer has pur-
chased the restaurant formerly owned
by Fred White.
Mrs. Edith Elder Of Dover, N. H.,
and sister, Clara Weeks Of Madison,
left town Saturday for Dover, after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hutch
inson.
Rev. Roscoe H. Nelson of Hartford.
Ct, who has been visiting his sister.
Mrc. G. c. Cummings, left Saturday
for Canaan for a visit at his old home.
A notice has been posted calling for
meeting Of the voters Of the town to
meet in the selectmen's Office Aug. 22
to choose traverse Juror.
Mrs. May McAlfee returned Satur-
day to Boston, afer visiting at the
home of d. B. Ellis for a couple of
weeks. Mrs. Ellis accompanied her as
far as Portland.
Raymond Messer, who was badly in
Jured a month ago by a fall from q
staging, is able to go out.
Gerald WEIGH left Saturday for vis-
it in Skowhegan.
c. A. Dusty's crew of paperhangers
and painters are busy at the Universal
list parsonage.
Bert Andrews is taking Harry Cow
ans place at Strickland's barber shop
during the latter's absence.
Ernest Blaisdell Of Dexter was here
for a short time Saturday afternoon.
Charles Waite of Sidney visited here
Saturday.
The Abenaki Club held an outing at
Moosehead lake yesterday. About IS
went, leaving here in special car. A
steamer was chartered for the DIV. A
splendid dinner was enjoyed at the
Lily Bay House. The party returned
at late hour.
d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Frank F.. Smith left yesterday morn
ing for Ellsworth, where he will at
tend the Firemen's Muster to be held
there. Mr. Smith is a former resident
of Ellsworth and was connected with
the fire department of that city at one
time During his period of service as
foreman of Dirigo Engine Co, No. 3
of Ellsworth that engine won six first
prizes. 1t is quite likely that when
that engine completes at the muster
Mr.. Smith will be asked to take his
old position of foreman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Jenkins Brothers leatherboard mills
on Plymouth street, two miles from
the center of the village Of Bridge
water, Mass, were burned Sunday af-
ternoon. The loss. which will be heavy
on account of valuable machinery and
finished goods, is estimated at $4,000,
partly covered by insurance. The fire
is supposed to have started by spon-
taneous combustion in some sacks of
leather chips, which were piled in one
of the buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

The orchestra from the Perkins In
stitution for the Blind of Boston will
give a concert on the grounds of f,
II. Dunning, Randolph. Thursday even
ing if pleasant, if not Friday evening
Ice cream will be served. The young
men who compose the orchestra are
passing their vacation at Randolph and
have given n number of concerts in
this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs George Fl. Fuller of Ban
por arrived in the city yesterday to visit
Mr. Fuller's father, Alexander Fuller,
Highland avenue. The elder Mr.. Fuller
is over 50 years old and a short time ago
suffered Il shock from the effects of which
he Is slowly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Two games have been arranged so
far this week Tuesday the Plumbers
will cross bats with the Home team,
and Friday night the Firemen will play
their first game with Togus. The Sew
ersides will play one game this week,
probably Thursday The second team
has an engagement for Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

man. Home rIn-Galer Earned runs
Winthrop 5. Cobbossee Inn 2. Double
piay-Hanc to r. Fuller.
The batting and fielding averages Of the
two teams during the series will be of in
terest and are given below. 1t will be
seen that while the Gardiner boys PLAYED
cleaner game in the field and cxcelled
In fielding averages, the Winthrop BOYS
more thar outclassed them at the bat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

A special meeting of the aldermen
was held Saturday evening for the
purpose of taking action in the case
of Napoleon Delaware. alleged to be
insane 1t was voted to commit Della
ware to the Insane Asylum at Angus
ia and he was taken there yesterday
morning by Officer Wakefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Active preparations are being made
by the Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the First Baptist church for
the Lawn party, which they are to give
Tuesday evening on the church
grounds There will be all the usual
attractions of an outdoor festival and
music will be furnished by an Or
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

Caesar Falconi, formerly of the Clary
Market in this city, has been put in
charge of the New Cash grocery store
on Ferry HILL Chelsea. Friends on this
side of the river wish Mr. Falconi due
success in the new business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

when he found that he was not going
to be allowed to pay for it. Bidding
the Cobbossee Inn boys Good Night"
and telling them that he should camp
out somewhere in the woods over night
the aged negro swung his big pack
over his shoulder and started off down
the River road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-17

The "Yahoo" Club of Boston arrived
Sunday morning for a stay of two
weeks. with e. Lamare at China Lake,
VassaIboro. In the party are r. ].
Hurley, f.. A. Nudge, f. Cushing, J.
Colgan, C. A. Lawton and r. w. Mid
dlptOn