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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
We wait on
You when
You are
Sick

streets, site for public square and
a soldiers monument, and begin the
building Of a court house and city hall
on foundations already provided 10y
nature. Cairo had TO build that fouu-
dation and protect it from the high
waters. That has been done The
town is dyked to height OF fifty feet
or more. above low water mark for
some seven miles along the Ohio bank
and nearly as far on the Mississippi
Fronting the Ohio the dyke is capped
with solid concrete wall, about three
feet thick by from three 10 seven fout
high, This is above the highest high
water mark Ndthiu these dykes the
ground has been raised almost 10 a
level In the northern part of the
city great tracts are being filed in AS
vas Galveston, by sand and gravel
pumped from the river. Work is now
progressing ON several such tracts.
varying in size from swampy deprcss-
IONS q few acres in extent to- one CON
tract Of several Thousand acres. II is
calculated that within the next two
Years the entire Mississippi front will
hoe filled in and tho harbor drcIgcd.
making the front ON that side of the
city as much of harbor as on the
ohio side
The present mayor. Hon. George
Parsons. Maine Yankee. who has for
the past - years been one of Cairo
most public spirited citizens. is doine
a wonderful work in the matter of
sewering and street paving Time
was. and in the near past, when the
s. reefs of Cairo were disgrace 10 the
town. because of the mud and mirc
Upwards Of 100000 is being spent 10
street paving. for which the surveys
are made and contracts lei. Sewers
are being completed at a cost OF uu.
Eardly of 100000. which have made
he town one of the best drained ami
most healthful along the river The
own lacks a city hall rs got ami .
here are a number of other imrroya-
nents. but these must wait. the mayor
says. until the city is drained a1I .
1aved.
These are a few Of the things ] /
uund in my first days visit to- Cairo
There are a LOT Of other facts about /
his busy. friendly. happy go-lueky. Ola 4
5Fer tOvn-"leuts from previous
khoekings.7 Of which [ am not yet
eady 10 write. But ] like the town.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
ADDITIONAL CITY BRIEFS.

L e. Shelton. the music dealer at
20o Eighth street, has a very unique
piano player which differs materially
from the automatic players seen here.
1t is know as the Adam Schaaf inter
ior player and has no clumsy attach.
ments. The piano appears as usual
when the interior player is being oper.
ated, the only change being the pedals
witch are adjusted for the purpose Of
playing. These pedals when not In
use are folded away out of sight. Mr..
Shelton will be pleased to show the
device to any one who is interested.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23

\ severe case Of bicconghs is dan.
gerons though it l. stated upon ex
ee.lent authority that there is a pleas
ant remedy That IS almost iustalt...a-
Gus IN giving relief. that vi -it.a4 ta-
Tatieu, ice cream u has b.fa prov
en- successful numerous times in ver-
severe cases. too.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
No Mlstskino Eip,

III the office ever goes to seek the
man it'll know him when II meets
him" says the Billville Banner. for
he's generally sweeping the landscape
with spyglass, and he locates It ten
miles down the road, and saves It the
trouble Of asking where he lives att"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
NEVADA REPUBLICANS.

Goldfield, New, Aug. 22.-The Re
publican state convention today nomi
mated P. l.. Flanagan of Reno, for
United States Senator. H. B. Maxson
of Reno, congressman. The platform
adopted endorses the administration
of Roosevelt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
SCHOOLS WILL
REOPEN SOON
SUMNER VACATION ENDS IN TWO
lWEEks AND SCHOOL BEGINS
SEPT.
TEACHERS INSTITUTES
Superintendents Letter to Patrons Of
Cairo High School Out
lines Course Of
Study

/ The Cairo schools will reopen afte'
the long summer vacation on Monday
September 7. 1908.
/ The Teachers County Institute viii
: be held previous to the opening of the
schools beginning Aug. 81 and con
tinuing five days. The sessions viii
be held in Assembly Hall at the High
School, the board of education rule
Regarding institutes is such as to rem,
lder attendance on the part of teachers
almost obligatory. The rule is as fol
lows.
Recognizing the importance Of
Teachers Institutes and the great help
accruing to teachers from the SAME.
the attendance thereof annually by
teachers viii be considered an addi
tional recommendation and an evil
dence of fitness for employment in the
schools.
The following letter has been sent
to patrons of the Cairo High School by
Supt I, c. Clendenen:
To Parent or Guardian of Students In
the High SCHOOLS:
Your attention is invited to the en-
closed outline of the courses now Of
fered in the Cairo High Schools. There
are three general courses; each Of
these contain lessons in Mathematics,
English Composition and Literature;
Science, History, Manuel Training
and Domestic Science. Each in guam
tity and quality measures up to APP
proved standards the Latin course
has been dropped as a course but the
same Latin is offered in the college
group.
The college preparatory course |
prepares for college admission and |
should be taken by students who ey-
pect to attend higher institutions of
learning.
The science course offers three |
years of practical science besides |
manual training or domestic science |
English, mathematics and history |
The Commercial Courses presents a |
year in business arithmetic, year in |
bookkeeping. half year each in com
mercial geography and commercial |
law The courses offered are equal to
those in the best High Schools even
in the large cities. The teachers are
scholarly in attainments and success
full in practical teaching experience
oh x,F |
sixty to fifty means one less recitation
each day and one more period for the
of lessons. 1t means time
o go deeper into subjects and to be
more thorough.
High School students should he
ocular in attendance III order to oh.
ain satisfactory results; this means d;
0 start the first day the term opens !
nd never miss except for illness.
lone study and home rest with regu- '
ar hours for sleep are vital forces in
rental growth.
Amusements should be secondary In Z
he life of High School students.
therwise school interests become I
econdary, interest wanes and regret {
pillows
High School pupils will see their re-
pective principals at the Cairo High S
chool on the mornings of Sept 2, 3 il
nd f. Beginners in High School h
1ould come prepared to choose the t
purses preferred by parents or guar 0
AN. 4
r. c. CLENDENIN. v
Superintendent City Schools. a
". d. BANNISTER. O
Principal Cairo High School. "
JOHN c. LEWIS. h
prfppipai
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
THE WEATHER
.ssssySygsSSss914sssssssss
Yesterdays Cairo Temperature
General Conditions.

The day was fair excepting a light
rain measuring 01 of an inch. There
was little movement In the air. Rain
was reported from Is points covering
partly the Ohio valley Extremes of
temperature reported were 80 at s2v
erai points and 81 at Bismarck.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Ambition and Love.

Life holds two things worth while
ambition and love. For where the de-
sire fer eminence is intermingled with
he hcayeaseat blessing Of a good
'o44u's love there is small chance
oil greed TO gain the mastery.-Tle
s--eT.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Drains.

II cellars or drains under the house
are in bad order the heat of the
rooms above draws the impure air
Upward The air Of the whole house
Is thus affected by the foul air ascend.
ing. This is one reason why disease
is often prevalent at the beginning Il
the cold season.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Gladly. Too.

The toys of one of the little Wander.
bits are said TO be insured for $4,000.
And there are times, doubtless, when
the youngster would give them all for
The privilege of sallying forth bare
footed to make mud pies in the gutter
~-Piitsburg Gazette-Times
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Yesterdays River Forecasts.

Tho Ohio from Evansville TO Padu
cab, will continue falling for severa
days At Cairo. not much change to
night and Sunday, then fall.
The Wabasb-At Mt. Carmel, NJ
material change during the next As
hours.
The Tennessee-From Florence to
below Jacksonville, not much change
during the next 4S hours.
The Mississippi-At Chester slight
change during the next as hours At
Cape Girardeau, will rise slightly for
"a to SO hours.
w. E. BARRON, Observer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23

TNote: The above sun and moon
record is for Illinois and approN
mates the record at Cairo within a
few minutes.l
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
n,own Glasses better Than ain.

A Swiss physician, DIR. Comm. recon-
mends brown glasses as a protection
for the eyes in preference 10 the blue
OF black glasses generally used by
climbers on snowfields, etc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
WASHINGTON Forecast.

lNlashington. Aug. %. 7-ILLINOlS--
Fair Sunday, somewhat cooler in the
south; Monday fair and warmer; light
north winds becoming variable.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Too Late to Classify.

DOST-Silver medal bearing In.
scription First Prize for Oratory. -
etc. Finder please return to Mrs. c
H. Johnson, 225 18th street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23

Sun will rise today. ..,..,..... SIS
Sun will set today ............ GAS
Neon will rise tonight ..... 2:52
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23

The Bulletin is a member Of the AZ
ISOLATED press the greatest news
astnerinG oGsni1aunn IN the world
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
A GOOD REASON.
Cairo People Can Tell You Why q
is So.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys
helping them to drive out of the bod,
the liquid poisons that cause back
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints. Cairo people
testify to permanent cures.
S. WI. Shoemaker, 226 Ninth street
Cairo. ILL.,, says: Two or three years
ago | began to have pains in my back
and hips and would often gel up in
the morning feeling worse than when
/ went to bed the evening before. |
would be so lame at times that
could not rest at night. in fact. every
part of my body seemed to ache. NV
wife procured box of Doan's kidney
Pills for me at Schulz & Sons drug
store and | began taking them accord
ing to directions. The effects we're
marvellous for in a short time | re-
ceived entire relief" Statement Civ.
en- in 1901.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
CONFIRMED PROOF.

On February II. 1907. Mr.. shoemal,.
her added: Il still hold the same
opinion of Doan's Kidney pills as when
hrsf used them seven years ago.
nave since recommended them to nv
trends and they have received cures
through their use. after other rene
dies have failed. Doan's Kidney pills
are superior to anything | ever used. e
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-08-23
Forecasts for Today
Sun and Moon.

Cairo and vicinity: Fair and cooler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
A Texas RANGER.

A realistic Western comedy drama
A Teras Ranger, will be the attraction
at johnson Opera house for one night
only, Tuesday, March 81. This play
which has had a most successful tour
this season, is a story of life on the
Texas frontier in the days of 10. Its
scenes are laid at Fort Mckearney, a
L. S. Army post near the Mexican
line. The author has made the most of
his opportunity in evolving a real
true Western drama, full of atmo-
sphere and the play has been account
ed one Of the successes of the season.
Particular attention has been paid to
the comedy in the play and it abounds
with bright sparkling wit and droll
sayings. The scenic equipment is par
ticularH good. special scenes being
the ranch house on the Sante Fe trail.
the Indian camp. the interior Of the
stackadc at the fort and the living
room at the ranch house. Seats now
on sale at Burke's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
DRAMA GIVEN
BY Pupils Of Grade TX, Highland Ave
nue. Grammar School.

The pupils of Grade TX, Highland
Avenue Grammar school. gave a sue
cessful presentation Friday evening al
the schoolhouse of the three-act drama
Mrs. Briggs Of the Poultry Yard" The
part Of Mrs. Briggs was well handled
by Avis Shaw. Her family, consisting
of Ralph, Jimmy, Alvira and Melissa
were .cleverly interpreted by Corral
Church. Ralph ellison, Ruth Buker and
Blanche Witham. Scott Hodgkins did
some good work in the role of Silas
Green. The part of Mr.. Lee, the
wealthy neighbor, was well suited to
Willie Donovan.
Vera Houston showed a great deal
Of dramatic ability in her portrayal of
the leading role of Virginia Lee, and
Bessie GIidden was a good foil to her
in the role of her friend. Daisy Thorn
ton. May Goodrich did some bright
character acting as Mrs. O'Connor,
with no liking for goats. and Lillian
Baker created much merriment as
Mandy Bates, whose tongue would
stumble
Musical specialties We're introduced
ard refreshments were served between
the acts. The musical numbers included
Il cornet solo by Carroll Church, song
by Jennie Delaware and piano solo
by Arabine Cloe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
THE ICE is GOING.
Passing from South Gardiner Down
to the Sea.

The ice in the Kennebec river be-
low South Gardiner started to break
up yesterday afternoon and is in mo-
ton from South Gardiner down to the
mouth of the river The jams near the
Hathorn houses and at Nahumkeag
have broken up and the river is full
Of floating ice. Above the bridge at
Gardiner. however, the situation re-
mains unchanged. there not being cur
rent enough to bring the ice down
from up river. Last year the river
was not open to navigation until
April Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
George w. Brown.

George w Brown, one of Gardeners
best known merchants died at his home
on Brunswick avenue Friday forenoon
of Bright's disease. The illness had
confined him to the house for about
three months. but previous to that
time he had been actively engaged in
business. His age was "A years and
he was the oldest business man on
Water street.
He was born Feb. 10. 1884, at At
kinson. Me. At the age of IS he left
the farm where he was born and start
ed uut in life for himself. He went
to California and for some years en-
gagged in gold mining. In 1862 he was
married to Anna buckley at lone. Cal.
In 1872 he returned to Maine and en-
gagged in the dry goods business at
Bangor. i 9hi ---
In 1877 he came to Gardiner and
soon after bought the. dry goods bust
ness of +. S. Brown e Co, which he
has conducted under the firm nan.e
Of g. W. Brown & Co. ever since. He
was prominent in fraternal organiZa-
tons. being a 32d degree Mason, a
member of Aleppo Temple. A. A. o. n.
NJ. s. Of Boston. and a member of the
United Order of Golden Cross.
A widow, four sons, one daughter,
four sisters and one brother survive.
The funeral services will be held from
his late residence. 1S1 Brunswick ave-
nue. at P. NJ. Sunday. Maine Com
mandery, *. T.. of which the deceased
was a member will attend the funeral
in 4 body and conduct the knight
Templar funeral service. Rev. r. w.
Plant of Christ church will officiate.
No flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

The regular army inspection Of Co
A, End Regiment, N. G. S. NJ. will oc-
cur Tuesday evening, March 81 at the
armory. The inspecting officer will be
Capt. Samuel T. Ansell, U. S. A. Capt
Ansell will arrive in the afternoon to
inspect the property and in the even
ing he will inspect the company. The
new uniforms for the company have ar
rived and will be issued shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo,
I,ucaS CoI,nfv &C

Lucas County, S.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm Of r ]
Cheney & Co. doing business in the City
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS fur each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot ID,
cured by the use of Hairs Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day of december
a. d. 1856.
(Sealj A. w GLEASON
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and 1nu.
cous surfaces Of the system. Send fo1
testimonials free
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
For Particulars inquire Of
N. A. hARADEN & co,
Auctioneers Office
GARDINER, MAINE
mar26d4t
FAR M .

Ever one wanting Farms or CITY
prol erty viii 10 we'll to call at the Office
OF c 4. CHASE'S COMPANY, oil
WATER ST, GARDINER. Me. AS we
have good assortment of farms and CITY
pioper;y. FARMS FROM $500 to $500
the most Of our farm property from 1
70 miles from one Of the best markets
In th' State. NJ: Chase cnlists the
property himself and does not enlist
any property unless he considers it a
COCO tr;tde. We will be pleased to show
You any property that we have.
We have some extra good bargains in
farms on the line of the electric cars
within. few minutes drive to a nice
Il We also have some good farms
bordering a good fishing pond on a main
Travelled road near a city market one
OF the best in the State. Mr.. Chase was
raised on a farm and knows good
farm when he sees it and also the ynlua
of one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
Silver Aluminium jelly MouIds Free,

In,livdnallv Nfofded desserts are now
considered the proper thing The moulds
h,,t users of JELL-O. The Dainty Des-
set. can get them Absolutely free. Cir
cular in each package explaining and il
lUstTatin@ the different patterns. JE.LL-O
is sold by IN good grOcerS ut 10c. per
package. Do not accept q substitute or
you will be disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

The directors of the Augusta, Gar
diner & Boothbay Steamboat Co. have
secured reduced rates on the Maine
Central on the occasion Of the LAUGH
ing of the steamer Islander at East
Boothbay, April IA. The railroad will
give round trip tickets from Augusta,
Hallowell. Gardiner South Gardiner
and Richmond for one and one-third
fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

The latest and most Fashionable
shoes OF the season appear in D. S.
McNaughton's windows. An excellent
opportunity to inspect the very taking
and most charming styles and invest a
little money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Several prominent politicians We're
seen wearing Taft buttons yesterday.
There is talk of forming a Taft League
IN this city and if everybody, who had
on Taft button yesterday joins it the
proposed League will have Il good
sized membership to start out with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Edward Dill started yesterday for
Cuba to attend the Fruit Dealers con-
vention to he held at Havana, April
l. He is expecting to make a pleasure
trip out of his return trip and will
visit Washington, D. c., and Philadel-
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Leo Kane of this city Il member of
the fro ahnan class at Amherst College.
has been taken on the southern trip OF
tie Amherst nine and will be given a
trial ut second base He was one of
the stars of the Gardiner High nine for
several years and like his older broth
e''s, Frank and Maurice. promises to
make his mark in college athletics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

until within the last few weeks. He
was a Civil War veteran and for many
years followed the occupation of a car
penter One son and several grand
children survive. Complete arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet
been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

plain molasses Candy" nothing
SWeeter, more wholesome, or purer.
when made by jerks, only 10 cents
today. Also home made assorted
kisses, 10 cents and the rich Roxmore
assorted chocolates in fancy boxes %
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Worlmen under the direction Of
Chas. Partridge have commenced the
job of replanking the Gardiner u Rau-
dolph bridge Two main spans are to
be pldnked and the covered part Of
the bridge at the Randolph end is 10
be double planked and new Orders put
in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

The street crew were engaged yester-
day in filling a cavern in front of the
Public Library building An old drain
seems to make practice of dropping
out under the paving every spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

You find that pure maple sugar Of
Purinton's at Beane's. \ supply Of
this helps sweeten life these March
days. Epicurcans, - cts, Apollo's,
Corn Crackers u cts. Phelps rich
chocolate chips. 29c. etc. etc, in this
confectionery department are all fav-
orites. The higher grades, also brick
ice cream, will 60 to many homes to
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

wiM doct9ring the effects, while the orig
inaL disease undermines the system.
What To Do.
There is comfort i'll the knowledge SC
often expressed, that DR.. kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
fulflls every wish i'll curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it. or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overconles that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Ro1
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If You need medicine
YOU should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fiftv-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle and a
book that tells all EE
about it, both sentfree l3sass ~ ::::::s3
by mail. Address DR.. a
Kilmer & Co., Biilg -s 9@@
hanlton, n. " When Home Of swamp-Roos.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
the address. BuIghamto:s, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Orders have been posted in the shops
of the Pennsylvania roalroad system
Prohibiting swearing among the men
while at work. The penalty will be an
enforced vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Eugene Lovely of Bates College ar
rived from Lewiston last night and
will pass Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Lovely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

delegation from Maine Command
cry. knights Templar, went to Augusta
last evening to attend the inspection
of Trinity Commandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

MISS Lillian AverilI Of Waterville is
VISITING her sister, Mrs. =. A. McMas-
ter, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

he Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church met yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Adelia Potter. Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
GARDINER.

Low prices at Gardiner Corner Fruit
Store today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Gardiner,
son, Robert H. Gardiner Jr, and
daughter, Miss Alice Gardiner, arrived
yesterday from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

MISS Gertrude Paikowski of Wafer
nHie Is visiting her friend Miss Rosie
WOlman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

Inc Board OF Health was called upon
Yesterday to abate nuisance on Me-
chanic street.