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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

| man, who has just recovered from a
long run OF typhoid fever.
Mr.. Walton. an apple buyer from
| Manchester, Eng, was at Il. w. Long
lcy's last week.
Skating and ice boating on the lake
is the best it has been for several years
| and the sport has been greatly enjoyed
by both young and old.
W. NJ. Butterfield Of Manchester, y.
| H., is ut his cottage here for few
days.
Mrs. NJ II. Bailey of Winslow visited
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Man
ter, several days last week
PlTTsToN.
Augustus Weston and daughter,
Hattie, returned TO their home in
Phillips, Wednesday, after visit with
friends and relatives, in Gardiner and
! Pittston
Mrs. Edwin Rodge is recovering
| from Il severe attack of the measles.
| Sh" is attended by DR.. r. E. Donneii
| OF Gardiner.
| Mrs. Louisa Dunton returned 10
Gardiner Saturday, where she is pass
| ing the winter.
Lnwood and Idolyn Robinson Of
! Everett. Mass, are visiting their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson.
Mrs. Matilda Douglass. who has
been i'll at the home of Mr.. Robinson,
| is better, and returned to her home
Wednesday,
| Mrs. Artell Fossett was the guest Of
Nfr,. Sarah COuI1 Wa1necioV
WEEKS MILLS.
joseph Banks has returned home af-
ter 4 brief visit to Boston and Phila-
delphia.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Malcolm. has n
fine baby boy born Dec. Il, 1867. His
name is Leon Tibbetts.
Telenhones have been placed in the
Mosher.
Mrs. Eta Grady is visiting her
daughter Mrs. p. G. Brown.
Mrs. James Moshcr is caring for Mrs.
Sarah Meigs.
Harold Bangs is employed nj the IN
sane asylum. Augusta.
Harold Choate 10 suffering from 4
carbunkle on the back of the neck.
VIM Hobert. has engaged board at
the Riverside Inn.
Eev. O. a. $. Mayberry. will conduct
evening meetings at the A. G. church
during the coming week.
Eugene Htwett, Bcnj. Fernald As
hurry Pierce, Alfred Stuart and Harry
Choate are numbering for Harrison
Merrill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08


Michigan judge comes to the
defense of good old fashioned sausage
In an opinion on the application of a
Chicago packing house, for an injunc-
ton to restrain the Michigan state
dairy and food department from in
tcrfering with the sale of the petition
er's sausage because cereal and water
are used in the manufacture, Circuit
Judge West. at Lansing. holds that
the use of cereal and water in this
manner is an .adulteration of the
product and brings it within the scope
of the pure food law prohibiting adult
Grafton. In handing down the opinion.
the court said: with the general
public of this generation largely
reared on farms and in small villages,
and remembering home made sausage,
there Is no occasion to look at a
dictionary to define sausage. The
common definition is that it is COM
posed of chopped meat. seasoned: and
the definition must prevail as against
manufacturers process of adding
cereals and water" That was spoken
like a wise Judge and a loyal lover Of
|. pure sausage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

There's fame and fortune awaiting
the philanthropist who can solve the
problem Of how to stop the depletion
Of the little red schoolhouses scat
tered all over New England.-Portian.i
Express.
II is largely because the old time
pupils in the little red schOolhouses OF
New England have been seeking fame
and fortune in the West that the sad
depletion has steadily been going on
for two generations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The learned Waterville Sentinel
opines that Democracy can view "Re-
publican dirty linen with perfect
efuanirnity, even though some of it
may be obnoxious from an olfactory
point of view
This is certainly something new in
points Of view. 1t recalls that famous
mixing of metaphors once INDUCED in
hy member of the British Parlia-
ment: Il smell rat. l see him float
ing in the air. I'll nip him in the bud"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The worlds champion, Jim Jeffries,
weight now close to the 800 mark, was
taken by the ear and led away from Il
party Of gay companions in San
Francisco the other night by his wife
whose weight is 10 pounds. This
episode probably gives hint of the
reason why the big Californian has
abandoned the prize ring. But where
does ii leave the numerous husky
gentlemen whom James has vanquish-
ed during his career
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
SOUTH MT. VERNON.
Mrs. Frank In3ham is i'll.

MIS-. FRANK lnSil;t!ll Is III.
Timothy Currier has purchased 4
hay press and will soon be in readi-
ness 10 begin work. The press is one
of the most modern costing $40.
Herbert Raymond has recently sold
to Masterman and Folsome. Readfleld,
n fine hog which dressed at 1872 lbs He
also killed for home use one weighing
472 lbs.
M. Il. Currier killed July pig
which tipped the scales at $50 lbs. All
Of this pork was corn fattened. and
early fed on milk from the separator.
Mrs. Robinson of Mt. Vernon ~
stopping few days with Mrs. Herbert
Raymond.
Miss Ida f. Leighton is the guest of
her cousin, Miss Alice Bradley
Philip Walters. Winthro? High
School '0S is visiting at Maple Grove
Farm, for few days.
Mrs Fred Elliott who has been i'll
for several weeks has so far recovered
as to be able to sit up for short time
on Saturday. Jan. 4. Her many
friends are wishing her a speedy
recovery
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris are both
sick with the grip.
Gertrude Raymond was q visitor at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Myles Will
liams on Sunday.
CHELSEA.
The services at the Chapel Sunday
were made very interesting by the
singing of Guy Irving Waltz of Boston
vino has been singing at the special
meetings at Randolph for the past
week. Mr.. Waltz has n most beauti-
full voice. and sings with great ex-
preston. accompanying himself on
the harp giving great deal Of pleas
ure to his hearers.
There is considerable sickness in
town Just now between the measles
and the grip. although nothing of n
serious nature
Miss Ida searles is visiting friends
in Clinton.
MISS Tllla Lawrence returned to her
school duties at Gorham last Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Jerome Corbin and little son of
randolph were guests of her parents,
ar. and Mrs. George Morgan, over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Hayes and H. r.
hayes Of Gardiner and Miss Jennie
lheobald of Randolph passed Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. P. Hayes.
The many friends and neighbors of
Mrs. Hannah Mclaughlin were very
sorry to learn of her serious accident
she having fallen on the icy sidewalk
III Gardiner Sunday afternoon and
broken her right leg below the knee
she Is at present being cared for at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The announcement that President
Castle of Venezuela has recovered his
health will doubtless be followed in
the future by a series Of dispatches
telling US of fireworks and fantasies
in HIS neighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

Another respect in which 1907
broke all records is in the matter of
suicides. There were no fewer than
1872 of them in the United States
during the year, an increase of over
200 from 1906. III health, alcoholism
and family troubles were the prevail
ing causes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
COUNTY NEWS.
kENNEBEc.
WAYN E.

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Graves of Wayne died
| at her home here Dec. 25th About
three weeks prior to her death she I'M
derwent q surgical operation, from
which she rallied, and it was hoped
she would recover but her long period
of i'll health left her too feeble and she
passed away. Her daughter. Mrs. l..
d. Tucker was with her at the time.
and had been in constant attendance.
Her sons Will Gott of North Easton,
Mass, and Fred Colt OF brocKtoh'
Mass, were with Mrs. Graves at tne
time of the surgical operation Inc
deceased was possessed OIL very
quiet. sympathetic nature an" VIII
be missed by many to whom she mas
ministercd in various ways Wheh
sick. In her home more especially
will she be missed by her daughter
and family. The funeral services
were held at the home. Rev. Geo. II.
Howard of Livermore Falls made re-
marks of sympathy and comfort.
The sons and only brother, Levi
NJ. Pettingall. and daughter Of Au-
burn, We're at the funeral. only one
of the five grandchildren. Stanley L..
Tucker. could be there. The flowers
| were very choice and beautiful. In
terlnent was at Wayne cemetery. MRS.
Graves had long been n worthy and in
terested member of NOrland Grange
The family have the sympathy of the
community.
Roger Stinchfield died at his home
Jan. after long and severe illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Tozier have returned
| from a visit to Rumford Falls.
| Mrs. Ella Stafford is in town.
DR. Sleeper is the guest of Mrs. Eta
| Stinchfield.
| Mrs. Alfred Johnson gave very
| enjoyable skating party at Saints
| Rest Monday.
The Wayne High school recently
| gave a social to the old graduates. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed by
all.
READFIElO.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hunt of Granite
Hill We're calling on friends in Read
| field recently.
Mrs. Alice Morrow Is caring for Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

boring woods, has to be fought by the
farmers with equally interminabl
wedding out. The farmers want to
get rid of the intruders, and if they
can get a little money for them. so
much the better This bears out
Chief Pinchot's view, but the latter
justifies the use Of spruce, pines or
cedars. There is no other use, he as
serts. to. which trees can be put that
contribute SO much to the happiness
and good of mankind as their use for
Christmas trees, and the destruction
is n.finitesimal compared with forest
fires and wasteful numbering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The boom of Governor johnson of
Minnesota ior the Democratic preSi-
Dental nomination does not appear to
be making much Roadway, notwith-
Argus ana the Waterville Sentinel
Looks like another case of Bryan and
bust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

Gladys Vanderbilt could no doubt
she would listen to the good advice
which Anna Gould, the Countess Of
Yarmouth and various other American
heircsses who have married foreign
titles would gladly give her at this
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

His praise Of Texas and his duck
hunting trip to that state constitute
about the only thing which Mr.. Bryan
has said or done for years which has
not widened the breach in his party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

Senator Bailey Of Texas is Still
clamoring for a vindication, but he
shows no sign of resigning and going
back to the people for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The jury disagreed in the Caleb
Powers case, but Kentucky justice,
which was again on trial, has once
more been found guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
Wednesday, January 8, 1908

The Thaw trial is on again, but
people do not have to read the ac-
counts Of it in the newspapers if they
do not want to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The invasion of Vancouver by the
japanese appears to have transferred
the war scare across the line into
Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

beam upon us. In cur joy we shall
perhaps sing, Roll on silver moon,
guide the traveller on his way"
Marcellus ]. Dow. Esq, of Brooks,
received souvenir recently that graft
fed him very much and as an illustra-
ton of the fact that mere differences
Of opinion is no bar to warm personal
friendship. Just across the aisle from
him last winter in Representatives
Hall in Augusta. sat bluff sea cap
tain and bank president. one of the
oldest and ablest men in the legis-
lature. He was a Democrat. dyed in
the wool. an avOwed reSubmiSSiOnisr,
and all through the session they debat-
cd and worked and voted against each
other With a vim that seemed akin to
bitterness. 1t seemed as if they could
never think or act together, but upon
New Years Mr.. Dow received 4 beauti-
tul souvenir postal upon which was in
scribeG II admire an honest man, if he
does not agree with me in all respects.
Thanking you Tor past courteses, |
remain Yours truly, -
William Henry Baker, prominent as
Il Boston lawyer and rs Il Democratic
politician. who has just died. was q
native of Maine. lie was born in
Cornyiile July 81. 1865. He was reared
on a farm and educated in the schools
of Norridgewock. He went TO Boston
in 1883 and worked for two years as 4
bool.lseeper, reading law in the eve
ninss. and in 1885 entered the Boston
University Law School from which lie
was graduated il 1897 He was adj
mitt ID to the Suffolk bar and started
practice in Boston the same year. In
the years that followed he built up a
large practice, in partnership with F..
I. Smith. He conducted number OF
important cases. chief among which
was q remarkable fight to abolish the
police board in 1902. The hearing was
held before the legislative committee
on metropolitan affairs of the general
court and was carried on for several
months. Mr.. Baker made an earnest
effort and forced matters during the
greater part of the hearing Mr..
Baker always took 4 keen interest in
political affairs. In politics Mr..
Baker was the candidate of the Demo-
cratic party in a number Of contests.
He ran for Congress in the eleventh
district against Hon. Samuel l.. Pow
ers in 1898 and again in 1860. He was
the citizens candidate fer mayor OF
Newton in 1899 and was defeated by
Hon. Edward E. Wilson. Mr.. Baker
Was married to Miss Marie +. Sweet of
Denver in 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

This is an interesting week in the
vicinity Of the Somerset county court
house, SkOwhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
Maine Gossip
Everybody Happy.

Everybody's happy as far as l kin see,
Though wien it comes to reasons we are
bound TO disagree.
Folks that talk prosperity are happy for
the cheer
That comes whom crops arc loonin' up
in plenty far an near
Happy cause tie countiy's got mate
rails an men
To take whatever starts cat wrong an
set il right again.
Happy for the present. which is siencin'
regret.
Ar happy for the future. which is loollin'
better yet.
OF course. we don't pretend that life is
all Il grand sweet song;
But folks can't sing forever; they are
bound 10 tire for" long.
But there's room for every body in this
big Old world of ours,
An those that ike the briarS, they kin
easy dodge the flowers.
There is always @oa!e one comm ont STIR
rim up Il row
That will bring IL passin' wrinkle to the
most contented brow
An some of us is happy cause the bless
ms fall SD thick,
An some Of us is happy cause we've so:
a chance II kick.
Washington Star.
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They are fast being mustered out
Bosworth Post G.. A. +. of Portland
lost Is members in 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
Daily kenasbse Journal
ESTABLISHED 1s2s

No notice whatever will b takes sf
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot b held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
5ected communications.
Address all communication rslatina to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The 1908 mayflowers and pussywil-
lows have arrived. W. r. Hardie Of
3owdoinham gathered them in that
town last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

As a penalty for allowing gambling,
Gorham fair will get no State stipend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

A week of 1905 has sadly frayed mos
Of those New Year resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

The relocating enthusiasts neve,
mad a better season for their exhilarat.
ing sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
EAST PiTTsToN.

IN tlc VudTleiDldStef department AT
ToguS.
EAST PiTTsToN.
The special meetings which were to
have been held this week at the
Methodist church have been postponed
on account of the illness of Rev. Mr.
Jackson. who was to assist the pastor.
Rev. f. S. Gahan.
Miss Myra Hewey passed a few days
last week in Sheepscot.
The members of the Ladies' Aid
We're entertained last week at the
home of Mrs. II. Fl. Cary
Miss Clara Reed has returned to her
school at Auburn, after passing the
holidays with relatives in this village.
The many friends Of Mrs r. s.
Gahan will regret to know that she Is
confined to her home by illness, and
hope for her speedy recovery.
ROME.
Edwin Moshcr recently met with an
accident while in the woods. He was
hurt by falling tree.
L. T. Foster has bought fine pair
of horses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Foster have gone
TO Augusta.
WEST GARDINER.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fuller visited
their daurhtCr. Mrs. Alfred Wirsman in
Hallowon last week
John Narrey is clearing up George
NortCr'S pasture on tie Benson road.
and has cut 4 large amount of wood.
which is being corded Up by the road
side.
Join Horn and Willie Morgan will open
tie blacSsmitE shop formerly owned
by :iecr%" Clark on the HallowtI road
this week. \
Mr.. and Mrs. Alpleus Spear passed
Sunday evening at a. w. peT'ratrCS.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Spear and daughter
Marion passed Sunday a Alpheus Spears.
John Horn and Willie Morgan have
finished saving the large pile of wool
belonging to Mrs. ROXY Daley and Il Is
safely secured from the dangers to which
it WIS exposed.
Hon. Peuben l.. Snow was n visitor
in llalloWell and Augusta last week.
Will Savage ar.d George Curry of Gar
diner We're guests at John Horns Sunday
Miss Ella BatcEeldtr passed n week
of her vacation with her sister, Mrs
Linwood Allen On Highland avenue
Miss Harriet Leeman, teacher of tho
Washington school. WAS q guest at
WIFI fiDpl,iUS last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

the home of friend. The accident
will no doubt confine her to the house
fol a long time and she has the sin
cerc sympathy of all. -.
The remains of Mrs Elizabeth Sib-
ley, who died at South Gardiner last
week. were brought here and inferred
in the family lot in Riverview ceme-
terry. Mrs Sibley was for many years
a resident of this town and was much
beloved by neighbors and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Hayes attended the
meeting Of East Kennebec Pomona at
Wihslow last Wednesday and report 4
most delightful meeting.
r. " Morgan has secured situation
in the Quarternlaster's department at
ToguS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

Mrs. Alfred Mayhem of Scarboro, age
IS, has just joined good Templar
lodge so that she may get out among
the young people and have good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

Pennington claims a younger NUM-
cipal judge than Augusta has A. y.
Locke Of that town. when appointed to
his Office in 1906, was only 70 years of
age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
SOUTH VASSALBORO.
NORTH BELGRADE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sturtevant of
WatervilIe passed Sunday with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Morrow.
| Mrs. Belle Stone has returned from
| Mt. Vernon. where she was the guest
| Of her brother, Milford Bickford.
| Quite a number from here attended
the installation Of officers at Belgrade
Grange Saturday.
| Roy Ditson of Oakland passed Sat-
urday with his cousin, Alvah Watson.
Glcnwood Rollins, who is employed
at Winthrop, passed Sunday at his
| hSIne here.
joseph Taylor was in Fairfield on
| business last week.
Miss Nellie Eldridge of Rcadfield is
visiting al the home of +. f. Rollins.
! A pretty home wedding took place
New Years eve at the home Of Alvin
Bickiord. The contracting parties be-
ing Miss Carrie Damren of Belgrade
and Leroy Warren of Rome. The cere-
nnony vas performed by c. Marshall
Weston of Belgrade, only the immedi-
ate relatives and friends being pres
| ent.
Mrs. Florence Alexander entertained
the Ladies' Club Of 1906 of North Bel
grade Thursday afternoon. The follow
ing officers We're elected: President
Luella Baker; vice president. Emma
! Merrow; Sec. Eula Morrow: Treas
Aryanna Damren; lecturer, Florence
Florence Alexander. A short literary
program was carried out and at :
O'Clock fine supper was served by the
hostess. The next meeting will be held
in two weeks, with Mrs. Eula Morrow,
SIDNEY.
r. L. Iiiison returned Saturday
from Boston. Mass
w. B. Manter, who has been on the
sick list. is gaining slowly.
About $50 was realized from the
social which was held at the church
last week for the benefit Of Ralph Wy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

beam upon us. In our joy we shall
perhaps sing, Roll on silver moon,
guide the traveller on his way"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08
REAOFIElO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hunt of Granite
Hill We're calling on friends in Read
field recently.
Mrs. Alice Morrow Is caring for Mrs
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The January number of the New
England Magazine has an interesting
story "Defying Napoleon" written by
r. {. Plummcr OF Bath. 1t is true
story OF the capture of Portlan nd
prlvatecrman at Alemel, Prussia, in
1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-08

H. L Il
story OF the capture of Portland
prlVateerman at Alemel, Prussia, in
1909.
The clerks at the Biddeford post
office are now working on an eight
hour day, the same as the carriers.
The change took place with the be-
ginning Of the new year and was made
possible by the addition of an extra
clerk to The force which was recently
allowed by the department. Hereto
fore the clerks have worked on an
average about IL hours day
Some people get their fun on the ice
with skates and favored few with
iceboats, but up in Wilton they use
automobiles. DIR. A. l.. York while
|automobiling or the ice at Wilton lake
one day the past week had n narrow
escape when the machine went through
a thin spot to the bottom in 20 feet Of
water. Dr. York and friend jumped
Just in time to escape going down with
the wreck. The car was taken out
with tackle and shears, none the worse
for the bath.
| The New Year received this greet
ing from the correspondent of one of
our Maine exchanges: The sun that has
| blessed US with its warming influence
in 1867 will shine uron us just the same
in 1905. The silver moon commences
the new year almost completely worn
out and is but shadow of her former
self and as the days Iengthen her
beautiful face will again in all its glory