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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain Pain Balm
when you have rheumatism We feel
sure that the result will be prompt and
satisfactory One application relieves
the pain, and many have been perma-
nently cured by its use Pain Balm is
a liniment and is applied externally 10
the affected parts - and 50cent sizes.
For sale by +. D. Cottingham n Go.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

The Sussex County Levy Court has
adopted resolusions strongly condemn
ing the present method Of sending that
county long term prisoners to the New
Castle county workhouse.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15
Valuable Remedy for Colds and Group

w. w Gray, an attorney at Wenat-
chez. Wash, says II have used Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy in my family
for colds and Group with good results.
aim TO always keep this remedy in the
house. Sold by 2. d. Cottingham q
"a
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

Fishermen claim that the work on the
new jetty at the mouth Of the Mispillon
River will ruin the prospects for large
catch of king crabs this year
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

Henry Pierce Of Milford. who has
been employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad for the past 30 years, has been
retired on a pension.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

The Hartford County Commissioners
viii apply for State aid to macadamize
the road between Hayre de Grace and
Aberdeen.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

Governor Lea has appointed former
Governor William 7. Watson of Milford,
trustee of the State Hospital at Farm
hurst to succeed former Congressman
John w Causey, resigned.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

The souvenir hangs I'll the "boys"
library. and his grandson has often
heard its history. New York Tribune
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15

KEEP THESE r. THE Man
WHO GAVE THEM WILL
NEED THEM SOME DAY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-15
The Homelike
FLORENCE HOTEL
w. GRIMES, Pro.
PHILADELPHIA

The only moderate priced Hotel in the
shopping district Strictly temperance
Patronized largely by ladies when visit
ing Philadelphia. Come in and make
Yourself nc home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Church Notices,

Universalist church: Services as usual
Preaching at 1919 by Rev. Harry W. Dam
els of Tufts Divinity School: Sunday
school at 1l.;5; y. =. G. U. meeting at :
o'clock.
Congregational church. Langdon Quinn
ny pastor: Morning worship. at 10 20 with
sermon by the. pastor: subject: The
Precionsness of Christ" Holy Commu-
rion will be celebrated at the close of this
service. Sunday school at l145: evening
service conducted by the Iota Sigma So
ciety at O'Clock. Wednesday evening
service at 7.30
Highland avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. Rev. j. r. Clifford. pastor--Morn..
ing worship with sermon by the pastor
followed by the sacrament of tie Lords
Supper at 10. 80 A. VI. Sunday school and
Clifford laible class for men at IL NJ:
Junior League at P. M. Devotional SER
vice Of the Epworth League at 6. P. NJ.
Theme THE Morning Watch-What It
Is:" GOSPEL service led by the pastor at
Z f. NJ. Special services for the week of
prayer every evening next week except
Thursday and Saturday. Thursday annual
banquet and rol! cell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
MAINE coMMANDERY, NO. I,
lnstaIIs the Newly Elected Officers at
Friday Evenings Meeting.

The officers Of Maine Commandery,
No. /, were installed last evening by
the retiring Eminent Commander.
James F. Bagley. He was assisted by
Past Commander William E. Brown
acting as grand marshal and Sir
Knight Langdon Quimby as grand
prelate. These officers were installed:
Eminent Observation-Disclosures d.
Loring.
Observation-Disclosures G. Decker.
Captain General-James B. Keene.
Senior Warden-Charles J. Bragdon.
Junior Warden-Uril L. Ludwig.
Prelate-Samuel w. Cults.
Treasurer-Henry harrington.
Recorder-Edwin s. Lincoln.
Standard Bearer-Harry E. Larrabee.
Sword Bearer-William L. Powes.
Wardcr-Edwad L. jerks
Sentinel-Orrington G. Andrews.
Third Guard-Alvin L. McCausland.
First Guard-Freeman Y. Barker.
Refreshments were served after the
installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Ladies' Aid UniversaIist Church.

The annual meeting of the ladies Of
the Universalist Society held yester-
day at the vestry was we'll attended
and very enthusiastic. Mrs s. o. Soper,
who has served the society SO faith
fully as president for the past year,
was reelected in spite Of her state
ment that she did not wish to serve
and she finally consented to hold the
office until someone else could be found
who was willing to take it. The other
officers chosen were as follows:
Vice presidents-Mrs. Charles Love-
ly. Mrs. Ernest Parshley, Mrs.
Frances Cashier
Treasurer-Mrs. Charles Turner.
Secretary-Mrs. ]. E. Edgecomb.
Music committee-Mrs. Byron Baker,
Mrs. Frank Amesbury. Mrs. Harry
Stone
Considerable money has been ex-
pended by the Ladies' Aid the past year
in repairs upon the vestry and it now
presents a very attractive appearance.
The work of the Aid in assisting the
parish will be continued along the
same line as the previous year. The
next meeting Of the Aid will be held
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Frances Cashier, .Heseiton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Heath Post installation,

The officers of Heath Post, No. 8,
G. A. r., were installed last evening by
Past Department Commander A. w.
McCausland. The following officers
were installed in the presence Of one
Of the largest gatherings Of the Post
membership that has been present at
a meeting this season:
Commander-L. H. Merrill.
Senior Vice Commander-Daniel H.
Jones.
Junior Vice Commander-John Grant
Chaplain-Joseph Glazier.
Quartermaster-Char O.. Wads-
worth.
Officer of Day-George W. Cross.
Officer Of Guard-Daniel Noyes.
Surgeon-A. Clarry.
AdJutant-George H. Harrington.
The installation was followed by a
banquet and after the menu had been
thoroughly enjoyed the remainder of
the evening was passed by the veter-
ans with card games and story tell
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB
Elects Officers and Mako Plans for the
Ensuing Year.

The 20th Century Club met yester-
day afternoon at the Universalist ves-
try and elected officers and made plans
for the work of the ensuing year. The
business meeting began at o'clock
and was followed by a luncheon, which
the gentlemen were privileged to at
tend. The roll call was responded to by
current events and the following off,
GERS elected for the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. w. o. Cobb.
Vice President-Mrs. Frank Ames-
bury.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Roland
True.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Ar
thur Lander.
Treasurer-Mrs. Sidney G. Decker.
Refreshment Committee-Mrs. s. r.
Hayes, Mrs. John Saban.
Entertainment Committee-N1iss Ma
bel Cobb, Mrs. Dwight Wise, Mrs.
William Henderson, Mrs. Genevieve
Palmer.
Audltor-Mrs. s. w. Cults
The reports OF the secretary and
treasurer showed that the club had en-
joyed a very prosperous year. The
coming year will be devoted by the
club members to the study Of various
European and Asiatic countries. Two
papers will be given treating Of each
country. one dealing with the royal
family and the other with the customs
and literature. The countries to be
studied are England. France, Russia,
Germany, Spain. Italy, Japan and
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
pETrlsoNE.s FATE
Now Rests With the Jury Which Re
tired ut $50 p. M. Friday.

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 3.-The jury in the
case OF George A. Pettibone, charged
with conspiracy in the murder Of Ex-
Governor Frank Stunenberg began it's
deliberations at $50 o'clock tonight.
The last day OF the trial was occupied
with the argument Of James A. Haw-
ley. for the prosecution and the in
structions of the court. The defence
carried out its announced resolution
not to argue the case. thus preventing
Senator Borah from addressing the
irrv. unwlnv fairly dof1ad tho attorneys
for Pettibone to speak In behalf Of IL
defendant. put they sat DUMP when
he finished
The court room was cleared before
the jury retired, but the attorneys. the
defendant and few of his friends
waited for time in the hope Of hear
ing a verdict tonight. No session of
court was held this afternoon on ac-
count Of the illness Of Juror Stahl and
he recovered sufficiently for the trial
to proceed tonight.
Pettibone was sick during the day,
but he insisted that the trial be con.
cluded. He was carried to the court.
room tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The report of the appraisers Of city
property in regard to. school buildings
particularly commends Supt of
Schools c. o. Turner for the present
excellent condition of the school build
ings. Judge James NJ. Larrabee. who
hss been connected with school work In
the city since 1859, when he was first
appointed one Of the High school su-
pervisors, to within about four years
ago. remarked yesterday to a Journal
reporter that at the time Of his first
becoming member of the High school
committee Gardeners school property
was In most diilapidated condition
There was only one brick building
among them. During his term of service
on the school board Judge Larrabee
has seen those buildings transformed
to the present modern and commodious
school houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
OF Thomas J. Brown Of East Raymond
Search Being Made.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 3-Thomas J.
Brown OF East Raymond disappeared
mysteriously today and diligent
search failed to locate him. Mr.. Brown
is so years of age and runs farm. At
o'clock in the morning he went out to
the barn to attend to the work there
and as he did not come back as soon as
he ordinarily does his wife went out to
look for him. She found his lantern
outside the barn burning brightly. but
he could not be found. All day q large
number of the neighbors have been
searching and again in the morning
the search will be resumed. He has
been sick of late and it is feared that
he may have been temporarily de-
ranged and wandered off and taken his
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
QUIET DETECTIVE WORK
With View Of Betterins Telephone Toll
Service in Maine.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 3-As the resuN
of quiet but very slick JOB of inspec-
ton, said to have been made in a pri-
vate room at one Of the Portland ho-
tells this week, it is understood that
some conditions in the toll service
through Maine have been found unsatis-
factory and that the discharge of sew
eral telephone officials is imminent.
1t is reported that last Sunday i've
New England telephone men hired a
suite of rooms in this hotel, set up
switchboards and made connections
with the telephone exchanges In Port
land and in other places through the
State and for five days did not emerge
from the hotel.
This report Is not confirmed by the
telephone officials. who. while they cay
that such detective work has been done
in other places, admit no knowledge
of such being done in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Kidney and Heart Troubles.

A very prominent Chicago physician
has authorized the publication OF the
prescription he Is using with most
marvellous success in all cases Of kid
ney and heart troubles. Here 1t Is
cut this out and give it to some friend
who is afflicted:
One-haf ounce Fluid Extract Corn
Silk. One-half ounce Fluid Extract
Peach Leaves. One ounce Concen-
trated Lecto Compound. Two ounces
Syrup Of Ginger.
Mix and shake well-take one tea
spoonful before each meal and at bed
time This has cured hundreds Of
cases where all other remedies have
failed to relieve.
The ingredients can readily be sup
piled by any flrst-class drug store. II
they do not keep all the ingredients In
stock they can easily secure them from
the wholesale houses. c ".
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The schools in town will commence
next Monday with few changes in
teachers. The teachers in the High
school will be the same as last term,
A. y. Parkhurst, principal, Miss Ber-
tina Wentworth, assistant. Miss Hattie
Weston will have charge of the Gram
mar, Miss Brown will have charge of
the intermediate and Miss Alden. the
principal at the kindergarten school.
Mrs. Isabelle Holmes. who has been
teacher there for IA years. has resigned
and her place will be taken by Miss
Nichols
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
A NEW COUNTERFEIT
Better Look Over Your Five Dollar
Silver Certificates.

Washington. Jan. "a new counter
felt IS silver certificate Of the series OF
1889 and bearing the portrait OF the
Indian chief "Onepaha" has been dis
covered, according to John E. Wilkie,
chief Of the Secret Service division Of
the treasury department The discovery
was made by William Williams Of the
Irving National Bank Of New York
city.
The counterfeit Is a rough photo
mechanical production printed on two
pieces of paper, no attempt being made
to initiate the paper Of the genuine.
The printing is very heavy and blotcny,
the lste work and ruling being poor
and disconnected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Church Notices.

Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. H. L.
the pastor; subject Weighed in an Even
Balance" l2 NJ. Sunday school; : P. NJ.
Kings Heralds of Junior League; p. NJ.
evangclistic service.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingstor rector cd Sunday after Christ
mas): Morning service with Holy Com
munior at 1890 o'clock; Sunday school at
1l.30 o'clock.
The First Universalist church. Rev. J.
W. Steele. the pastor. will preach at 70; 80
A. NJ: subject: ''On the ThreShold-Who
Shall Meet Us?" Sunday school at Ills
A. NJ.
Old South church: Rev. E. w. Lyman
Il. D., of Bangor Theological Seminary
will. supply the pulpit Sunday. Services
at the usual hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Teams Crossed Yesterday
at Richmond Ferry.
Latest First Closing With But
Two Exceptions.


Manager l.. c. Ballard of tie American
Ice Co. stated to the Journal reporter
Yesterday that he considered the Kenne-
bee river closed for the first time this
winter 1t will be some time. however
unless colder weather sets in at once. be-
for the ice is Of sufficient thickness to
harvest. This is the latest first closing.
with but two exceptions Of which rec
ord has been Kept. In the winter of 1850
81 the river did not close for the first time
Until January 5. 1871. In the winter of
1Sj5-u6 the river did not close until jan
uary .. 1885,. January 1, 1895, the river was
opened to within but two miles of Ma
humkeas Island. 1t has only been three
times according to the records of opening
and closing from 17S5 to the present time
that the k.nnebe.> has not closed before
January. although number of times 1t
has been open in January after having
been previously closed.
This winter there has been ice along
the shores since early in December. but
the channel has been open with drifting
Ice in 1t This drifting ice made Jan,
below South Gardiner. which was broken
ont by tugboats. The west channel at
tine. but the cast channel has been open
with the ice growing a little each night
lately. Teams We're crossing yesterday at
Richmond Ferry and so 1t was decided
that the river was closed. The river
abovc the bridge has been frozen over for
several DAYS and the boys have been
skating there since Thursday. although
there was open water at the Rich ice
houses. There has been open water under
the bridge until yesterday morning. when
1t was completely frozen over. Even now
there are several open places down the
river the Berry ice field and part Of the
Hathorn field being open. with open
places il. tie east channel opposite Swan
Island. Following is {: list of the dates of
the closing and opening of the river from
1855 10 date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

\ few days ago the officers searched
the restaurant of c. r. Jackins and
seized two bottles that were done up
like bottles of lager beer. At the time
the seizure was made MIR. Jackins told
the officers that he bought the beer for
Cno and if it was anything different
he would like to know it. According
~ the beer was sent to Prof. Robin
son at Brunswick for analysis. His re-,
port was received yesterday to the eff
feet that it contained but 90 per cent.
of alcohol. Consequently the case was
dismissed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Notice to Gardiner Taxpayers fol
the Year 1907,

The laws of 1907, which require the Tax
Collector to collect the taxes within the
year. forces me to demand an immediate
unpaid. From those whose financial con-
dillon will not permit a full payment at
one time shall be pleased to accept
part payment with satisfactory assurance
that the balance will be paid shortly and
within the time set by the law. REMEM-
Der THIS-all taxes due the City for
the year 1907 must be paid to the collector
complied with. the law compels the Col
lector to resort 10 legal measures for
collection.
Collection Office, City building. Church
street Office hours, 9 A. NJ to II NJ
to P. NJ, except Tuesdays and Fridays.
Saturday evenings from to 0.
HAINES D. WELLS, Collector for 1907.
ies2Sd1w Gardiner Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The gas lights in the municipal court
room are to be replaced by system of
electric lighting. which will be much
appreciated by those who have had to
put up with the dim gas lights there.
There VIII be two lights over the desk
Of the police court Judge. one over the
desk OF the marshal. one in the pri-
vate Office. two in the corridor and one
in the lookup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Z. Sibley.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Mary E.
Sibley was held at 10 O'Clock Friday
morning from the home of her grand
daughter Mrs. King Blanchard. Rev.
Robert Lawton had charge of the SER
vices The bearers were Charles S.
Cobb. Alfred Moore, Crocker and Lewis
Landers. The interment was at the
family burying ground near Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Yale University has announced that a
struction Of sailing yachts viii be given
to graduates and seniors in the wintel
and spring terms of this year. The pre-
paratory subjects required are rnechani-
cal drawing. descriptive geometry and
mechanics William Crosby Marshall, as
sistant professor Of drawing In the scien-
tific school, will conduct the new course
The course is an innovation at Yale,
which, az far M Is known, Is the first
university to offer such instruction,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis enter
taincd at whist last evening at their
home on Highland avenue. Enough
We're present to make 10 tables and
some excellent scores were made by the
players Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

A swift bowling team has been or
ganized among the employees of the
Hazard shoe factory. Manager
Charles. Partridge would like to chal-
lenge any team in the city, team from
the Commonwealth shoe factory pre-
ferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Deputy Sheriff Martin Burns has so
far recovered from injuries sustained
by a recent fall that he was able to Sit
up all day yesterday. His chair was
placed in front of window overlook
ing the street and the genial deputy
waved a greeting at his old friends as
they passed the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The annual inspection of Canton Hail.
fax, No "a. Patriarchs Militant, was
held last evening and a large number
of the members we're in attendance.
The inspecting officers were Major
Bickle and Captain Henry Eaton. both
of Bath. The Patriarchs Militant de-
gree was exemplified BY Canton Hall
fax. Refreshments were served and
smoke talk enjoyed after the inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The Carson house on Summer street
was again the seat of trouble yester-
day afternoon. Cora Carson, whose fine
was paid at the Christmas Season so
that she was not obliged to go to jail.
was behaving badly and her mother
being unable to manage her sent for
an officer. City Marshal Andrews Wen,
to the house and by threatening Cora
with the terrors of the law succeeded
in uuieting her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The No Name Club met last even-
irg With the Misses Ncvilles. River av-
enuc. ,. portion of the time was de-
voted To sewing and refreshments
served. At the close of the club meet
ing the members adjourned to Mona
ghan'S extra at ForeSters' hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Oldest Judge coneratuIates Youngest.

Judge James NJ. Larrabee of the
Gardiner police court yesterday sent
his congratulations to Benedict +.
Maher, the newly appointed municipal
judge at Augusta. The congratulations
We're couched in this terse phrase:
THE Oldest Judge in Maine sends con-
gratulations to the youngest" The
expression oldest and youngest Of
course referred to time Of service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Freeman Y. Barker. tax collector for
1905 and 1906, announces that all poll
and personal taxes for those years I'M
paid by January Is will be placed in
the hands Of an officer for collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
An Appreciated New Years Present.

An Appreciated New Years Present.
City Treasurer Henry harrington has
received much appreciated New
Years present from the State In the
shape of the $4,000 appropriation for
the Gardiner and Randolph bridge The
resolve carried in the Legislature pro-
vides for $4,000 appropriation for 1907
and 1908 and this is the first appropria-
ton ever made by the State for this
purpose 1t will be used to pay bills in
CURED by the city of Gardiner in the
repairs and maintenance of the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

The installation Of officers in the Wo-
mems Relief Corps. No. 2, will take
place next Thursday evening. Mrs. Rose
Plummer viii lbe installing officer. The
installation exercises will be followed
by a supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

Miss Danforth. principal Of the Grant
street Grammar school. presented her pu.
pills with a New Years Gift of a book en-
titled 1.-The Camp on Letter K"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

A series of special services will be-
gin Sunday morning at the Free Bap-
fist church under the leadership Of
Rev J. 3. Coy Of Lewiston. There will
be meetings at 100 o'clock every even
ing except Saturday. Special music win
be rendered by local talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
Cobhosseecontee Grange.

There viii 10 TT all-day session Tues
day. Jan. :. at hbosseecontee Grange.
at which time the officers will be INSTALL
ed by the worthy State deputy. Kate B.
Ellis Of Fairfield. Neighboring Oranges
a re- invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04

A little house is being built at the
Maine Central freight yard just above
the round house for the accommoda-
ton of the man who attends the BLOCK
signals. He is obliged to have hand
car for his use and various supplies
and the house Is for their safe keep
ing