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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
PROBATE COURT.

In the probate court Monday the
following wills We're proved, approved
and allowed: OF Elizabeth c. Pierce,
Windsor, Asbury c. Pierce. Windsor,
executor: Voranous Kimball, Angus
ia, Isabel kimball, Augusta and Mark
NJ Kimball, Lynn, executors; Mary O.
Sedwick, Vassalboro, Thomas NJ. Sed-
wick, Vassalboro, executor; William
X. Edgar, China, Alice L. Edgar,
China, eXecutrix; Lucy A. Metcalf.
Litchfield. John w. Tucker, Litchfield,
administrator with the will annexed.
Administration was granted on the
following estates: OF Luna F. Lord,
Waterville, Margaret F.. Lord, Water
Vile, administrative; Bernetta L. DIR
rel, Sidney. Joseph T. Durrell. Sid
ney, administrator; Amos l.. Kinds,
Benton, Asher C. Kinds, Portland. ad-
ministrator; Fannie l.. Purinton,
Litchfield. Mabelle P. Small Itch
field, administrative; Clara S. Whit
tier, Vienna, Arthur G. Whittier.
Vienna, administrator.
Edwin c. Dudley of Augusta was
appointed administrator of the estate
of Orvile d. Baker, late of Augusta,
there being no will, and gave bond
in the sum of 100000.
Elizabeth NJ. Allen of Augusta was
appointed guardian of Charles S. AL
len OF Augusta; Grace V. Dunning of
Randolph. guardian of Vincent How
ard Dunning of Randolph; Lillian NJ
Clark of Augusta, guardian of Wini-
fred f. Clark of Augusta: Eugene A.
Richardson of Oakland. guardian of
Catherine Davis of Oakland; Alice
Louise Carpenter of Cambridge Mass
guardian of George d. Bessie CT, Ray
lnond r. and Francis Carpenter. all
of Cambridge: Arthur II. Smiley OF
Sidney, guardian of Lester L. Town
send of Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Aug. q.
APPLES Firmor astrachans lnM:no.
BU1"rER- Unchanged; northern 2to.2I
CHIEFS r,-Steady: York state l2,-@ 10.
CORN-Lower; No. 3 yellow S3l2.
EGGS-Firm; choice 5000, western POO
~
FLOUR-Lower mill shipments, spring
atent%. 510qt630.
FRESH EEEF-Unchansed; whole cat
le 9'.t1c
HAY-Quet: choice 90
LAMlaS-Steady; spring 1OM11.
LARD-Stcady; pure 1ls.
MILL t'EED-Quiet.
SPRING; BRAN-2500dI25JO
MIXED F'EED-265odt29o 0.
OATS-Lower; No. = clipped white 5Su
49,. ,o.oe,o--
POTATOES-Dull: new 25iMl3U.
SI7CAR-Steady on basis of $40 Tor
era nulated.
NEAl.S-T'irm; 1lM121a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
AMUSEM ENTS.
1.-THE Arabian Nights"

The stock company again scores
heavily in The Arabian Nights at
Island park theater, Mr.. Jenkins re-
peating his individual success of a
few weeks ago. He is being most
ably supported by the entire COM
pany. The Inconvenience caused by
the unavoidable breaking down of an
engine at the power house, it is eX-
pected, will be remedied by today and
cars will be running on schedule
time again. Matinee Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday. Young
Mrs Winthrop" balance of the week,
with the usual dance Thursday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

A. w. Stewart and family. who had
been rusticating at Eagles Nest,
his cottage at Capital Island, have re-
turned home for the season and the
cottage is now occupied by G. F.. Jones
and family of this city. During Mr..
Stewards vacation at the island he was
busy with the work of improvements
in and about the cottage, included in
which was the building Of several
flights of steps from the path to tho
top of the ledge where his cottage is
located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The section crew of the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway
is doing a good piece of work along
Water street in relayinS the paving
along the line, strengthening up the
rails and putting in new ties where
they are needed, all of which viii, be
an Improvement that will be appre.
ciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Mrs. Charles r. Smith of Gannett
street. who was severely burned Sat
urday forenoon, was reported last
evening to be as comfortable as could
be expected, and to be doing nicely.
1t should be said by way of correction
of some of the details of the accident
as reported Monday that the can OF
backing was not on the stove at the
time but stood on the floor, and also
that while the burns on Mrs. Smiths
arm were severe the question of am
putation was not once thought of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Announcement was made at the Of
flee of the referee in bankruptcy for
keniebec county Monday morning
that the first meeting of the CREDITOR;
OF William Grant of Randolph, bank
rupt, will be held at the office of the
refrce on Friday morning, August 2s,
at 10 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

H. c. Wilkinson of the United
States treasury department. supervis-
ing architects office. is in the city for
the purpose Of making arrangements
for repairs on the exterior of the fed
eral building. These repairs are in
tended to make the building water
proof and will include repointing the
walls. replacing the balcony deck, re-
pairs on the roof and also the re-
dressing of the stone i'll front, which
is badly dsfigured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Mr. and Mrs Walter F. Savage have
the sympathy of friends in the death
of their daughter. Shirley f., which
occurred at their home, Dayton
street, Monday evening, aged four
months Funeral services will be held
at the home at 1 o'clock "Wednesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Aug. "A.
Spot closed quiet 10 points decline. Mid
ding urlands $50; do. gulf 1o.l'. Sales
Galveston easy. 94: Charleston quiet,
9Z: Memphis sluiet, 9A; New orleans
easy. II 16: Savannah quiet, We
Net receipts for three days ISM
Exports to Great Britain 5oS; to France
80: to the continent $40.
Gtncl1 1Sa 0p4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

]. f. Packard of this city, who
owned camp at. Harpsweli, has
moved it from that resort to Il little
island in Shecpscot bay and has the
structure in place ready for oc-
cupancy. 1t is the only building on the
islard and as it has fine outlook it
should prove pleasant place in which
to pass the summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids for building new High school will
be received by Board of Education of this
CITY until Sept. list. 1908. 7.30 p. NJ. wnen
they will be opened at the City Building.
e t..at.! trs r,es the right To reject
any or all bids.
I'lans may be obtained from a. W.
Brooks, Chairman of the board.
Augusta, Me, Aug. oath, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

At the Monday morning session of
the municipal court four cases We're
disposed of as follows: Edward War;
rem, vagrancy, 81 and costs or 10 days
in Jail; Amy Abbott, drunkenness, 81
ana costs; John Creighton, drunken
ness. 81 and costs or Is days in JAIL
William Richardson, drunkenness, 81
and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Malcolm enter
tanned party of friend at the NAL
colin cottage. "The Cedars," on the
east shore of Ccbbosseecontee. Sur
day, and the occasion is said to have
been a very enjoyable one. One of the
features of the day was a fish dinner
which was served at noon and which
was as excellent as it was bountiful.
The party was merry one and every
one enjoyed themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The Board of Education is ready to
receive bids for the construction OF
the new High school, which will be
opened Tuesday Sept. 1. at the City
building. The plans will, upon appi-
cation, be shown by A. w. Brook,
chairman of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The firemen at Cushnoc Hose house
last night enjoyed a repast of steam
ed clans and Holsters, evidence of the
thoughtfulness of Driver Williams,
who is enjoying his vacation in the
vicinity OF Portland and sent the good
things to his comrades as evidence
that he remembered them during his
absence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

If you expect to buy fine under
clothing at c. Fl. Nason's present cut"
prices don't delay, the prospects are
that you Will soon find sizes badly
broken. There is no question but this
is a going out of the business sale"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
Daily ksnneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Board of Education has award
ed the contract for repairing the heat
ing plant in the Smith Grammar
school to J. H. Cogan & Co., for
$3OS.50, they being the lowest bidders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The three-maSted schooner :. Henry
Edinunds, Capt. Farmer. arrived at
this port Saturday afternoon in tow of
the tug Charlie Lawrence, laden with
APO tons of nut coal Tor the Purinton
Bros. Co. and the work of discharging
was commenced yesterday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The Maine Central announces an ex-
cursion to Prince Edward Island on
Monday, Aug. 81, on which date tick
cts will De sold to Summerside and re-
turn at low rates of fare, good for a
return until Sept. 26. The rate from
Augusta and Gardiner will be ST. %
for the round trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Fred Hicst of Washington. ID. g.,
who has been substituting ut the
Maine Central ticket Office during the
absence OF Howard Weber. one of the
telegraph operators. has been trans
ferred to Monmouth and will later go
to Lewiston where he will act as cper-
ator a. the Fair grounds during the
Maine State Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Miss Dorothy O'Melia. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. O'Melia. cele-
brated her sixth birthday Sunday by
making a trip to Old Orchard. where
she passed the day. She was ac-
companied by her father and ex-
pressed herself as delighted with her
visit to the seashore and also with the
good things which she had to eat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
Palmyra Grange.

Palmyra Grange held meeting
Saturday evening with IA members
present.
Two applications for membership
were received. 1t was voted to Visit
Ripley Grange Friday evening, sept
25
Palmyra Grange held picnic
Thursday Aug 90, at "RingWood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The members of New Cushnoc Tribe,
I. @. r. NJ. of this city will receive a
fraternal visit this evening from An
nabessacook Tribe of HalloWell. and
are anticipating very enjoyable occa-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

j. H. Roy has moved from % WASH
lngton street to the house which he re-
Gently purchased at 40 Northern ave-
nue. and will hereafter make mis- home
there. His telephone call is S25-1l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Friends of Walter NJ. Sanborn Of
this city, who graduated from the
Harvard Law School last June, will
be interested to learn that he was ad-
mitted to the bar at Bath last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The Samanthas will take the 8
o'clock car from Augusta Wednesday
morning for days outing, to be en-
tertained by Mrs. Roy Pierce and Mrs.
Win jackson at their summer home
at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

A meeting OF the members Of the Y.
p s c. T.. Of the Penney Memorial
church will he held at 40 this evening
at the residence of II. r. Mansur, No.
G Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Parts of Oklahoma are being pros
pected and mineral deposits in various
districts show that gold, silver and
conner are likely to be found in large
quantities. Asphalt is also being
fonnd and this latter mining is likely
to be started Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The meetings of Capital Grange P.
of II. are being made interesting and
instructive during the Summer
months Saturday evening the meet
ing opened with a large attendance,
the occasion being Ladies night. All
the officers chairs We're filled by the
Sisters, who performed their duties
with ease and dignity. An enjoyable
program consisting of singing by the
Ladies Quartet. solos by Mrs. Colgan
and Mrs. Ward and piano solos by
Miss Brann was rendered. following
which came the question, "Whas
share of Labor and Responsibility in
the Grange should properly belong to
the Sisters? Which was discussed
very ably by the sisters as the
brothers were the guests of the even
ing. During a social hour refresh
ments of cake and fruit punch We're
served The ladies proved themselves
charming hoSteSSeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

aETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, F. 4
NJ. Stated communication at Masonic
temple the first Monday evening In each
Month at 7.30 o'clock. All sojourning
hrethren cordially invited
WILLIS E. SWIFT, W. M.
CHAS. d. WHITE. w. NJ.
1n-w-Stf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

The biennial meeting of the High
Court of Maine I. o. F.. will be held
ir Kora Temple hall at Lewiston to-
day and Wednesday and will be at
tended by a large number of people
from this vicinity. l.. Fl. Dudley will
attend as delegate from Court Ken
nebec of this city. High Chief Rang
err McDavid left for Lewiston on
Train 1O2 yesterday afternoon and
was accompanied by Mrs. McDavid,
who will visit in Auburn during the
two days of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

It is comparatively estimated that
the area of frst-class timber in
Maxico comprises from 2O,000000 to
q 200 600 acres. The heaviest stump
age of pine ard oak is found IN the
states Of Chihuahua. Durango, Jalls-
ca. Michoacan and Guerrero. the nest
timber ts still more or less remote
from transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
NORTH WHITEFIELD.

Mrs Earstow of Lynn. Mass. is visit
ing at the home of 4. L. Wellman,
Mr. and Mrs Walter Britton ana family
who visited relatives here and at East
Yak Willie err route to their home in
North Carolina.
Will Cooper of Scarboro recently visited
his father Gilmore Cooper a rev DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
Dyspe
Sugar-coated Tab
let's. quickly relieve

Heartburn, Nausea, Wind in the Stomach. Sea-
sickness Sleeplessness arising from Indigestion,
all dscomforts of Dyspepsia: They are composed
Of the best digestiyes carminatives and correct
ives, and are agreeable and economical Put up in
three Sizes l0c 25c and 81. Sold by all druggists.
and sent promptly by mail on receipt OF price by
c. l. HOOD CO.. Mfg. Chemists, Lowell, Mass.
If Made by Hood It's Good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Bilious2- Feel heavy after dinner? Ton
que coated? Bitetr taste? Complexion
sallow? Liver needs waking up. Doan's
Res rlets cure bilious attack. q cents at
any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
DIED..
AROOSTOOE

ATtOOSTUOk.
Easton. August Il. Sias Ireland, aged
Is years.
Tfoulton, August 13. Mrs. William
Mcl.oom, aged 35 wears.
CUMBERLAND.
Portland, Aug. II, Charles Fl. Merrill,
of Worcester, Mass. aged Il years: Aug.
"A, Nellie K. Allen, formerly of Bangor;
Aug. Il. Anna NJ. Olson, aged GO years.
. months and Is days; Aug. l6. Rosa May
A years, months: Aug. Is. Julia I. Gray,
aged 6S years; Ang. 1G. Patrick WEIGH !;
Aug. 1G lanes Edwin Winslow, aged 76
years.
Westbrook. Aug 1s. Elizabeth A. Day
wife of Elbridge $. Rodgc. aged GA years
Brideton. Aug. y. Mrs. Lucy A. Berry,
aged 50 years.
South Portland. Aug. II. Jane Laughran
FRANKLIN
Avon. aug. IS. Caleb II. Brimigion. aged
rs years, ? months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
MARKET REPORTS.
Continued from Page Four.)

,WHEAT-Sept. 80; Dec. 1875 to "a; May
".
CoRN-Sept. 76k; Dec. $685. May 637s
oATs-sept. 49,; Dec. 49,; May sos
a..
POEH-Sept. l4l7la: Oct 1870; Jan los5
LARD-Sept. 9l2i2; Oct. 92212; Jan. y05.
RIRS-Sept. $50: Oct. S6212: Jan. $40.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOCE-Steady.
WHEAT-No. = spring 1l2Ml16: No. 9S
ill0; No. red 935sM94A.
CORNING. > 77$4M7s; No. yellow 7SA
40
OATS--No. 3 white 4SA@5Gls.
RYE-No. 76i2.
BARLEY Good feeding 6lM6S.
MALTING-Fair 10 choice 640ih5.
FLAX SEEDING. l northwestern i3l.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime 3600t3G5.
SHORT EIbS. SIDES-Loose 661 laa,S10.
MESS PORK-Per Dbl. 142G0li25.
LARn-Per 100 lbs. 9l5.
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-S15I4G.
WHISk k,l-l31.
Receipts. Shipments.
Flour ................... 1i' 1no ,1 i,a0o
Wheat Observation-Disclosures. l06,WN lo2yO)
'orn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3-u.9U ni ooop
bats NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2l4,:oo l>9W
nvo - 10000 2700J
,ns,,a,. GO 500 800
BIT'TTF.R-Steady, crcameries 19M22i2;
fairies Lao.
EGGS-Steady: at market cases lnclud-
d. l4m17; firsts 49,; prime tirsts 70
CHEEISE-Steady. 11.Ml3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Farmers, mechanics. railroaders, labor
ers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
Takes the sting out of cuts. burns or
bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where
it is used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 P. M.
regular meeting every third Tuesday at
! WM. P. TABER CAPT.
X. H. HOXIE. Clerk.
dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

\. q. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE
No. 81 !. o. Q. F. meets in I. O. O. F.
hali the md and 4th Wednesday evenings
II each month at o'clock.
SADIE r. METCALF, N G.
CLARA M. TURNER. Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was
WORKOUT and all rundown. Burdock
Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup, Conn.
Il Don't think that piles can't he cured
Thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents at
any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at s o'clock every second and
S0urtn Tuesday.
io'' G. g. FEASI.EE, c. p.
6. W. MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25
ODD FELLOWS NALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at o'clock
c. 4. FREEMAN, N. G.
a. E. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythias. King Company. No. 4. Regular
meeting fst Ih5n as W q eaen month
Recorder. HARRY M. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, P. OF
H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings of each month at Modern Woodmen
Hall.
o. f. FARNHAM, w. NJ.
MISS CLARA l.. LITTLEFIELD, Sec
iulV2StueSt burS&Sat1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post. No. 13, second and
fourth Thursdays Of each month.
]. w. WHITE. Commander.
VIM McDAVID, Adjutant.
LEWIS SELLING, Quartermaster.
4,.f l. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, x. P.
regular convention at s o'clock every
Wednesday evening.
w FRANK HERRICK, c. C.
q. F.. FRYE, K of r. and S.
Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-25

EGGS-Steady: at market, cases includ-
d. l4G17: firsts 49,; prime hrsts ~.
CHEEISE-Steady. 11.ul3.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-03
A Telephone Opiate.

The elders wife was seriously Ill.
and the doctor advised rest and quiet.
But the lady was very devoted to
church work and worried herself into
hysteria because she could not attend
services and hear her favorite pastor
preach.
''She must not leave the house."
warned the doctor. ''but you can easily
arrange to have her hear the sermon
by telephone"
The elder grasped the suggestion and
made the necessary arrangements for
transmitting the sermon into his wife's
room.
At noon on the Sabbath the doctor
called and asked, How did 1t work 2"
Fine" declared the elder, rubbing
his hands gleefulIy. Ten minutes aft
er the sermon began she fell sound
asleep. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-03
The Size of Great Men.

The Iron Duke has always been q
mystery. | have read that he was six
feet four inches tall / have read also
that he was only five feet six inches.
Historians tell us he was anywhere
from five feet six inches to five feet
eleven inches. There are some things
seemingly very simple which it is i'm
possible to establish This is one of
them. Historians are still guessing the
height of julius Caesar, the size Of
Hannibals head, the weight of Alex
ander the Great and the general di-
mansions of Solomon. Why. we are not
even sure of the stature of George
Washington. 1t might be believed that
Napoleon, Alexander the Great and
Jay Gould were of the same size, three
bumptious little chaps. And it is COM
mon belief that Charlemagne, Erling
the Bold, Frederick the Great, Robert
Bruce. Sir William Wallace, General
Winfield Scott and Richard Occur de
Lion were all top notchers, "Old Fuss
and Feathers" formed in the prodigal-
ity Of nature, leading In girth and
weight-New York Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-03
Spinning on the Common.

That historic bit of ground known to
the world as Boston Common has been
the background of many a strange
and picturesque scene. Surely not one
of the varied events which have been
acted upon it presents quainter pic
ture than one which took place about
1850. Mr.. Francis Drake describes the
occurrence in his article in 1.-THE Memo
rial History of Boston, on Life In
Boston In the Provincial Period"
In 1I2O an attempt was made In Bos-
ton to encourage the art of spinning
and to establish schools where the
process could be taught to the poor. 1t
was recommended that twenty spin
ming wheels should be provided by the
town for the use of children sent from
the almshouse and a premium allowed
Of Is for the first piece of linen spun
and woven.
In l74I society was organized for
the encouragement of the industry. and
the fourth anniversary was publicly
celebrated.
IN the afternoon" says an old ac-
count, 300 young female spinsters, de-
Gently dressed. appeared on the com
mon with their spinning wheels. The
wheels were placed in three rows, a
female at each wheel. Weavers also
appeared In garments of their own
weaving. There was an immense num-
Der of spectators
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-03
This Day and Time.

''Dis yer day an time" said Brother
Williams. is too much fer me. Eff dar
wuz Joshua livin' who could make de
sun stan still he do 1t so he could save
on de gas bill, an eff Jonah wuz uvin'
now an whale didn't have any mo-
sense than ter swaller him he'd lam
dat whale high an dry an sell him ter
de lie trust, an eff Lot wuz gwine long
wild his wife an she wuz turned into a
pillar er salt he'd bull a fence roun'
her an lect hisse'f president er a salt
trust. Hits de rushin'est, grab all age
ever wuz in Dey not only rides de
lightnin'. but dey done staked off de
stars, an dey knows des how many
hours a day de fireman in de sun
works, an dey is slick enough ter tie tin
cans ter de tails of de comics what go
blaZin' roun' de sky! We Is so wise on
our own account dat wisdom itse'f
looks foolish. Whar Wen fetch up
dunno. All l does know is dat we
gwine fast enough ter make yo' head
swimp'-Atlanta Constitution.