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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
CITY of Gardiner Tested.

A representative of the company that
repaired the fire steamer City of Gar
diner. which is stationed at South
Gardiner, was here yesterday to put
on the relief valve. which was omitted
when the engine was at the. shop. The
work was completed in time to give
the engine trial, which, was done in
the presence OF large number of
spectators. The engine was manned
by the regular steamer company under
the direction of Second Engineer
Charles4S. Cobb and Foreman Dan S.
Weeks and IN. 4 minutes from the FINE
the fire .'wQs started the steamer was
playing fine stream Of water, The
new boiler and everything about the
engine worked finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
CHARGES PREFERRED
Against Chief Of Police Harmon by
Mayor Horrioan of Biddeford.

Biddeford. Me-, Aug. A.-Charges of
conduct unbecoming an officer wero
filed with the Police Commission by
Mayor Cornelius Horrigan. against
Chief of Police Charles B. Harmon to-
night The charge resulted from an In
cident which occurred today during
the drawing Of grand and travers ju-
rors for the supreme court. and jury
men for the United States district
court.
While the municipal officers Were In
session in the court room in the City
building drawing the jurors, Mayor
Horrigan commanded Chief Harmon.
who was present, to sit down. Chief
Harmon replied that he wished OF be
able to see how the names were drawn
from the jury box by the city clerk and
he remained standing. The mayor then
ordered him conducted out of the room
by Deputy Sheriff Andrews. Chief Har-
mon went without resistance, but re-
turned before the drawing was over.
and was again elected from the room.
this time by Deputy Sheriff Renouf.
The charges filed by Mayor Horrigan.
who is himself a member of the Police
Commission Of three by virtue of his
office, demanded the suspension Of
Chief Harmon from duty, pending IN
investigation of the charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
HalIowelI Chess Club Items.

An interesting meeting of the Hal
lowell Chess Club was held at the
home of William johnson Thursday
evening. Ray Chadbourne carried off
first prize.
Mr.. Nelson. one of the best chess
players in the State will play Mr..
Stafford at o'clock this afternoon at
the latters blacksmith shop. Mr..
Wilson. the best checker player in
New England. will play John Lord.
Come one come all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Reception to Mrs, j. c. Lander.

The Star Club last evening gave a
reception To one Of its members, MIS-.
j. G. Lander, who is shortly to go to
Boston. where she will make her resi-
dence The reception took place at
the home of Mrs. L. ID. Conner. Ran
dolph and was attended by about 30
members of the club. Mrs. Lander was
given Il handsome present by her
friends Of the Star Club. Refresh
ments We're served and the evening
passed socially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Church Notices.

st. Matthew's Episcopal church: Morn
ing services at 1870 o'clock and sermon
by the rector. Rev w. F. Livingston;
Sunday school Mt 11.45
First BAPTIST church. Rev. r. F. Turner
minister Sunday morning service at
loo. Sunday school at ll.i5: evening ser
vices at I.
Methodist Episcopal church: Rev. III.
T.. Nichols. pastor. will preach at go;
SUNDAY school at ll45: evening services
at o'clock.
Church of tho Sacred Heart ,Roman
Catholic Rev. FIR J. T. Michigan pastor:
Low mass at 1890 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

William Cole, Jr., Of this city came
near to having a fatal accident one
day this week. 1t seems when on his
way to work about o'clock in the
morning. the morning train bound
west was pulling out Of the station
at the same time the Accommodation
train bound for Augusta was coming
in, Mr.. Cole did not notice the COM
ing train until just in time to jump
back. receiving only a slight blow in
the abdomen. Those VINO were wit
ness his escape say it seemed almost
a miracle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Rev. A. B. Beresford. A. NJ, Phi.
D., pastor of the Second Universalist
church of Baltimore, is the guest Of
Rev. J. W. Steele at the Hallowell
House. 1t was with DR.. Beresford
with whom Mr. Steele was associat-
ed as assistant pastor prior his COM
ing to Hallowell. DR.. Beresford il
one of the leading ministers Of the
Universalist church. He will preach
next Sunday morning and afternoon
at the annual Grove meeting held by
the Universalists at Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The concert on the Common. which
was postponed Thursday evening by
the shower was given last evening
and was listened to by a large and
appreciative audience The band
hopes to make the specified con-
certs before the close of the season
n spite of frequent rain on eveningse
set for the concerts. Next week the
concert will be held at New Mills
if suitable arrangements can be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

A reunion of the Ames family held
Thursday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hinckley Chelsea
The affair came rather as a surprise
There was about 25 Of the family
present, including some from Port
land, Boston. Dedham, Mass,
Cambridge. Mass, New York City
Turner, Winthrop and Hallowell.
The party sat down to a bountiful
supper after which the evening was
passed in general conversation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

A nest of snakes eggs was found by
one off Ehe men while at work on the
new sidewalk this week. One was OPP
ened and a tiny green snake found
alive. The others have been preserved,
covered with moist earth, as when
found, and are being watched for fur
Their developments. The eggs resemble
birds eggs somewhat. except that the
shell is sof. and the shape is oblong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Ira Rowland had q pipe cancer re-
moved from his lip last Monday.
Friends will be glad to know that he
is getting along nicely. DR.. Libby of
this town assisted by DR.. Peabody of
Richmond, performed the operation and
they give Mr.. Rowland every encour-
agement that the cure will be perma-
nent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

w. d. IIarringtons motor boat, the
Ralph H.. left at p M. yesterday
for Boothbay Harbor, where the boat
will take part in the freefor all races
Harold Harrington, who will run the
boat during the race and l. G. Har-
rington went down with her. The
Ralph II. will also race Monday at
Rath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The work of dischargfng the coal
barge Thomaston at the government
wharf at Randolph commenced yes
to-day. w. d, Harrington's crew is
discharging the barge ana it will take
three days to complete the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The boat commanded by Capt. ]. d.
Darby. formerly resident of this town,
left the South Gardiner Lumber Co.'S.
wharf Thursday, loaded with lumber
for New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Rev. John r. Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bowie and Mrs. Samuel Mar
son attended the Richmond camp
meeting yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Livingston Davis, who
have just returned from European
trip, arrived in the city last even
ing for a short stay at the Oaklands
the Gardiner residence of Mrs. Davis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hal
lowell Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The schooner H. M. Wangan left
Lawrence's wharf "Wednesday loaded
with lumber and-boupd for Plymouth.
Mass Cony Robinson of this town
shipped on her as one of the crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

But small number went on the
outing of the Methodist Society at
Maranacook yesterday, but those who
did go enjoyed themselves thorough
~. The party left at SIS by special
car and returned at 6 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

A. s. Watkins, the Prohibition
candidate for Vice President, will adj
dress the public at Island park
Wednesday evening. Aug 16. Several
other well-known local speakers Will
also speak. including j. Fl. A. Adams,
the party's candidate for governor
of the State. Dennis band of Au-
guSta will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

w. w. Brewer left here on his yacht
yesterday for.a few days trip to Five
Islands. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Brewer and Miss May Jewett, also by
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Hildreth Of Gar
dinner and their two sons, Horace and
Charles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

James Bachelor, accompanied by
his son Charles of Bath, visited here
recently. Mr.. Bachelor is nearly "a
yeras of age. He visited his birthplace
at West Gardiner during his stay here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The steamer Islander was back on
her route yesterday morning, having
had the necessary repairs made to her
wheel Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Keep in mind that the genuine
.Corylopsis talcuma powder is only 15c.
at Jackson Bros Hard to convince
lovers of Mardcn's pure ice cream that
it is not the most delicious on earth.
All havors today, in cream and college
ices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Prepare to pay full retail prices fol
dry goods in the near future. In the
meantime take advantage of +. S
Smith & Co.'S low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holt and fam
lily will pass the next two weeks at
| Oakhurst,. Pleasant pond. Miss Tobey
will be their guest during : a portion
of their stay there -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

excursion to Bath each day during the
celehrati9n there The, boat had a fair
sized crowd on yesterday morning
when she made the first of the series
of excursions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Emma Woodward of High
land avenue, who has been passing
her vacation at Lake. sCobbosseecontee.
Waterville and East Vassalboro, ar
rived home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Doris NJ. Tobey;~ stenographer
at the office of Hon. c. w. Heselton
is enjoying a. vacation of two weeks.
Her place will be filed by Miss Bertha
James. 8. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Dwight NJ, Wise sale of all mems
and apcys' suits at just half price. .
must wakEn" q demand for buying
clothing. Before the regular prices are
again the rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Myrton Niles has returned from a
pleasant vacation Of q month passed
with his father of the Maine Central
painting crew, at present working In
the White Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Friends here Of Mrs. Annie Leavitt OF
Winthrop will be sorry to learn that
she and her daughter. also her daugh,
ter-in-law, Mrs. Roy Leavitt, are Ill
with typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Emma Day has returned from
Pleasant pond, where she has been
the guest of Hon. and Mrs. Q. B. Cla-
son at their cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Rev George Merriam of Skowhegan
called upon Rev. L. II. Clarke yester-
day Mr.. Merriam, who is enjoying
his annual vacation, has been passing
a few days at WoolWich. Sunday he
will preach at Freeport, where he held
successful pastorate for several
years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Mary f. Cross of Church
street is passing a few days at Temple
Heights and during her stay there is
guest at the cottage of A. S. Bangs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Spencer, who has been a Wis.,
itor at the Vaughan homestead for
some time past, returned to her home
at Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

An excursion party from Belfast
under the management of Grin ].
Dickey. passed through here yester-
day on the way to Togus. The party
came by way of the Maine Central
and numbered %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The Junior c. F.. Society of the First
Baptist church vii give a lawn party
on the church grounds Tuesday even
ing, Aug. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Belle Lawrence, who is en-
ployed as stenographer for a Boston
firm. is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Pierce, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Henry Emery met large party Of
vacationists at this city yesterday
bound for Emery's Grove and the
Lake House at the Outlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Fitch of Chicago, who ha:
been visiting Mrs. T.. N. Burr, New
Mills, left yesterday for a visit t,
Strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Those desiring to go to the Rich
mond campmeeting Sunday can take
the excursion train which leaves Au-
gusta at 9.07. returning the train will
leave Bath at +. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Margaret Evans, who has
been visiting Miss Annie Page in this
city, left yesterday for trip to Spain,
Egypt and Greece Before returning
to her home in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

There will be no Sunday morning
preaching service at the First Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening
on Aug. 16 and Aug. 23. The Sunday
evening service will be held as usual,
also the usual Wednesday evening
prayer meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Hattie Moody and sister. Miss
Jennie Lord, who have been guests
of Laura Hodgdon, returned Friday to
their home in Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Assistant Postmaster Michael f.
Sheehan is passing his vacation as
the guest of relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. f.. G. Wakefield of North Bay
Ont, is visiting Miss Myrtle Barker,
Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs John Peckham of Lynn, Mass,
is the guest of Mrs. r. M. Johnson
at her home on Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Edith Leighton and Miss
Clara B. Fowls are visiting Mr. and
Mrs John Thompson for an extend
ed visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

1t was announced at Apeldoorn.. that
an interesting event Is expected, in the
Dutch Royal family. Queen Wilhal-
nina is now staying at the royal castle
Het Loo near Apeldoorn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Geneva Hartman. who has
been passing a week at the Richmond
Campground, returned home yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

This community has been saddened
by the recent death of Mrs. Lucy
Rice She was a woman Of sterling
character, loved and respected by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Nathan Bachelder of North street
has gone to Alton, Bay, N. H., to at
tend campmeeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

J. NJ. Cults is in the city from
Beverly, Mass. visiting his daughter,
Miss Maud Cults and Mrs J. G. Roll
Inns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The Winners will play a game will
the BARRIERS at 4 O'Clock Monday al
tcrnoon at Quimby field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. E. d. Shurburne and
family will leave this morning for a
short vacation at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mr.. ana Mrs. Michael J. O'Conno
of Boston are visiting at the home o
Thomas Gingrow. Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

d. l.. Crimmins and family were
passengers on yesterdays boat for
the down river resorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

r. w. Hill and Percy Hill have gone
To Bath, where they will have charge
of an ice cream parlor during the cele-
bration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Asa Barnes. who has been visiting in
town the. past week, returned to Boston
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Campmeeting at the Richmond
camp ground commenced yesterday.
a number from this city are in at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

John Mayhem went to Richmond
campground Friday to put his cottage
in readiness for the campmeeting. a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
HALLoWELL..

Miss Belle Hopkins is a visitor with
friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Eta Harlowe Of Watertown,
Mass, is the guest Of Miss Johnson
at her home on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Tom Kane, who has been visiting
friends in town, returned to Fairfield
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Sumner Drawn was in town calling
on old friends yesterday afternoon. Ht
was on his way to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bachelor re-
turned home Thursday from q week.
outing at Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Mary Lawrence returned
Thursday from a two-weeks visit in
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Cony and Ralph Robinson and VIII
Blanchard returned from Five Islands
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Emily d. Stanford was calling
on friends in Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
SOUTH GARDINER

Al Reed launched his new motor
boat Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
FARM|NCDALE.

Mrs r. J. Hodgdon returned Friday
from a visit to relatives in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Blanche Durham of Boston i
visiting Miss Annie Bailey, Schoo
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Miss Madeline Faulkner will go to
Boston today for a months stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. Sherburne Lawrence was the
guest Friday Of her grandson. Perley
NJ. Lawrence, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
GARDINER,

Miss Gertrude Mcnamara is visit
ing in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Clarence Mute returned to Bath yes
terday. afterra short Visit to his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Mute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Work was begun this week on the
new sidewalk extension on Bowman
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

John Wentworth left yesterday for a
few days visit in Bath and Woolwich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The steamer Comet is making an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Mrs. F. L. Strout was the guest OF
her brother, Harry Lawrence, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Springfield, ILL.,,
In Hands of Mob

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug IA threat>
ening mob. bent on wreaking venge-
ance on the negro habitants Of
Springfield because of an assault COM
mitted today by negro on Mrs. Earl
Hallam, a white woman, is raging
through the streets tonight, beating
negroes and disregarding the soldiers
Of Troop B of the LIST Cavalry, ordered
out by Gov. Deneen to preserve or
der. !
The governor tonight by telegraph
ordered two companies of militia and
one troop OF cavalry from Peoria, q
troop of cavalry from Bloomington and
also one from Pekin. These soldiers
are rushing to Springfield on special
trains to assist the local troops in
maintaining order.
Negroes in various parts Of the town
have been attacked by the mob and in
two instances the negroes have turned
with considerable effect upon their as
sailants. In one mixup q trooper at
tempted to separate the combatants
ard was nearly overwhelmed by the
disorderly persons who were in pursuit
of several negroes. A call for help
brought several other cavalrymen to
the scene but they were all disarmed
and their guns were carried away by
the rioters.
Most Of the members Of Troop e
from Taylorvlle are on guard around
the Jail whence George Richardson, the
negro who assailed Mrs. Hallam. was
removed early in the evening to Blooms
ington. The rioters looted several neA
gro resorts and a white man and his
son, whose names were not ascertained
by the police, We're shot and injured,
SllnnOSedlY by negroes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Springfield, H., Aug. 15.-At Z
o'clock this morning the sky over the
east end of Springfield was aglow.
and it was reported several houses In
the east end were afire. The fire.
companies We're helpless to fight the
blaze, and the rioters refused to allow
the fire apparatus to approach the
burning houses. Outside troops have
not yet arrived, but are expected mo-
mentarily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Ladies' light weight Black Coats only few left of
the s. and Sc quality. Now ........... $2.98 each
Black Coats good weight for early fall wear $1,000
and sl250 values Now .................S5 es