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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
PERSONAL NOTES.

Merritt G.. Chance, of Illinois, now
chief clerk of the Post Office Depart
ment, has been appointed auditor ior
that department.
Vice Admiral c. T. Touchard has
been appointed French Ambassador to
st. Petersburg in succession to NJ
Bompard, who has been recalled.
Acting upon the recent endowment of
100000 to establish a chair of Human
ity at Columbia College, the trustees
have appointed Prof. r. c. McRea, for
merry of Bowdoin College. to make a
preliminary study of humane societies
and instruction in humanity.
A compilation made by the Rev. DR..
ID. l.. Leonard. of foreign missionary
statistics of the world, shows that the
total contributions Of the missionary
societies to foreign missions last year
amounted to So, 459,6S0, an increase
over the previous year of almost
1000, Goo
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in New
Orleans yesterday from Baltimore
His visit is in conformity with his Gus
tom of spending several weeks each
year i'll the city where he lived fol-
some time as a boy and where a
| brother, Colonel John T. Gibbons, nov
resides. The cardinal was accom-
panied by Rev. W. A. Fletcher, rector
OF the cathedral at Baltimore.
Prof. John Bassett Moore, formerly
Assistant Secretary of State, has been
compelled to give up his duties as pro-
IeSSor OF international law at Column
bla University owing to failing eye.
sight. His piece is being filled temper
arily by George Winfield Scott, oi
Washington, formerly of the Unlversit,
of Pennsylvania.
Arthur NJ. Beaupre, the retiring
American Minister to the Argentine
fepubiic, has arrived in Buenos Ayre.
10 take ms Official leave prior to goin:
[" the Hague where he will succeed
David j. Hill as American Minister
On Monday Mr.. Beaupre paid hi:
farewell calls upon President Alcorta
and other Argentine officials.
| Sir Edgar Vincent, an English finan
| cler, Who IS now IA guest of Ambassa
dor Whlteiaw Reid at the home @
| ID. .. Mills. in Mill Brat, is makins
his visit TO the Pacific Coast. il i.
said, part of the trip devoted to til,
study of the condition of railroat
stocks and securities in the Unite,
states, With view to directing the in
Vestment of English capital in Amer
lean transportation enterprise. ST
Edsars visit to the Coast is under
stood to have as its object an investi
| cation of Hartman interests in tn.
West and also of the United Railway
of San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

raising this year, having a hen with
8 chicks.
Josiah Small and wife Of Litchfietd
were calling on friends at the corner
on Wednesday,
The board Of Selectmen gave
hearing on Saturday afternoon, at the
town house on a petition OF the
Lewiston, Augusta and Waterviile
Railway, for right to erect poles ana
run feed wire on the East Pond roiid.
The selectmen reached no decision but
will render one later. This feed wire
is to run from WinSlow to South
Litchfeld to supply the sub station
which will be located at South Litcn-
field
Ice harvesting in this section is
nearly finished Good clear ice is be-
ing obtained.
Mr.. Millett was in town a few days
last week from Gorham.
Mr. and Mrs Ed Crosby of Winslow
was in town last Sunday.
Bert Young and Grace Rollins were
united in marriage by Rev. A. NJ. Cox,
Feb. 4.
MIR and Mrs. Arvide Bumps of China
We're guests of Mrs. Bumps mother,
Mrs. Martin last Sunday.
Mrs. Cox an aged lady living with
her son Rev. A. NJ. Cox died suddenly
Sat. Feb. 8. Death being caused by q
heart trouble from which she had suf-
Tered a long time. A prayer was held
at the parsonage at l p. N. Monday,
and the remains We're then taken away
for burial.
RIVERSIDE.
Rev. J. c. Young preached q prac-
teal, interesting sermon last Sunday.
George Diplock of Augusta was in
the place last Friday.
Mrs, Fossett gave whist party to
the young people of this place last
Saturday evening. The first prizes
were won by John Gardner and Miss
Marjorie Marshall. The second prizes
were won by Herbert Harris and Miss
Helen Marks. The BOBBY prizes were
taken by Walter Dunlap and Miss
Lucy Brown. After the distribution of
prizes refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
A Standard of Virtuosity.

And how IS Mandy Ann getting on with
her music. Silas?'
Fine, Why. we have the Sreate:t
difficulty in convincing the ncighbors
that we HAY ont got It pian"la. PUCK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Only three of the bids for heavier
than air hyin-machines were accepted
by the War department-and even
these have yet TO be built and shown
t" b" in every way up to the specifica-
Mons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
WEST CHELSEA.

Miss Marcella Salisbury has gone to
visit her father and mother in Canaan
Maine, for few weeks.
Mr.. II. l.. Hayes and family spent
Sunday with friends in Augusta.
ii. e. White who has been confined to
his house with the grip is somewhat
better at this writing.
Farmers in this vicinity are busy
hauling up their winters wood and
other farm work
II. l.. Hayes with crew of men is
harvesting his annual ice crop owing
to the mild winter. 1t is somewhat
later than usual, most years he has It
completed by Christmas
j. D. Collins is hauling logs for the
Moulton Co. in Randolph j. L. Hayes
of Randolph has two teams to work
for the same company.
W. $. Powers who has been sick
with the grip is somewhat better but
not able to be around as Yet
Mrs. Mclaughlin who broke her leg
some time ago in Gardiner has been
removed TO her home in town.
Miss NJ. f. Collins who broke her leg
three weeks ago is as comfortable az
can be expected and her many friends
wish her a speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Bnyd's Philadelphia Directory has
just been issued from the press. While
honored Philadelphia names fill col
umns. the Smiths head the roster.
The Jones family. with 2.275. could
hold a reunion in Hunting Park. but
the Smiths. with nearly 1000. could
only get along with the undisputed
use of Paramount Park.-Philadelphia
Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
A Sure Cure.

an love with that perniless Young
scamp, are you?" said old RoAlcy, well.
propose to cure YOU of that"
You can't, retorted the wldful young
9ir!. Tia determined to marry him
That's it exactly, i propose to let you
do il ."-Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Assist Nature,

You nave been told to hitch your
wagon to a star"-that nature will as
SYST you. That's all right. There are
times. however. when you should as
sist nature. and the spring is one OF
these times.
Nature is now undertaking to
cleanse your System-if you take
Hoods Sarsaparilla the undertaking
Will be successful, and your conf
plexion bright and clear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
LIGHT AND AIRY.


She-Wky have you never married .
Don't YOU think two can live as cheapiy
as one?
Ee-Perhaps. but not as pcaceo!y.-
ionkerS Statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

There is an insane hospital at Gin
cinnati which has been established As
years ard in that time it has admitted
over 5000 patients. An Ohio editor in
commenting upon this cheerfully calls
attention to the fact that in all this
number of patients there has not been
a single newspaper man. But why
should he crow over it? 1t is nothing
to Oi.io's credit that all its crazy edi-
tors are still at large. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Offended,

$50 YOU have written book
yes" answered the literary girl.
And YOU expect i, to create in in
furore?
"Celt;tirly NOT. ! wouldn't write any
thing as improper rs that ashln2t ton
s: an.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Rear Admiral Converse declares
that the ships of the American Navy
als the best in the world" 1t is GER
tainly gratifying to the national pride
to believe that he knows whereof he
speaks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

An Irish member of Parliament who
Il years has just made his first speech.
1t must be that he is an alien and not
true son of the old sod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Boston is preparing to give Governor
Hughes q rousing reception when he
appears there on March 10. as the spe-
cial guest of the New England Dry
Goods Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

President Eliot declares that it is
equal" This fact has been fully
demonstrated in the Yale-Harvard
athletic contests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Mr.. BryanS name has dropped out
Of the Hearst papers, as well as from
the columns Of the Waterville Sentinel,
and the Eastern Argus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

fhe advocates of women suffrage in
''iS country will never adopt the spec
'aeuiar methods of the "suffragettes'
vi London. The merry American ha.
ma is altogether too whitening, and
iar more to be feared than the solemn
and ofticious British Bobby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Promptly Proven.

She-AIen end women can't be judged
nv the same standards Fer instance, L
man is known by the company he keeps
Ep--ind Il woman by The servants she
cant keep.-judSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

A golden harp has been added to the
accuniulations of Shiloh; but we do
not imagine that even Elijah will
claim that it is the one of a thousand
strings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
information.

Paw, what is the great white plague
the papers talk about" asked Johnny.
~ Zig snow storm, my SON.. answered
his father YEARLY resuning his task OF
trying TO find the front ::idewal k.-Cnlca-
20 Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

rhere is no denying the strength
secretary Taft will have in the vigor-
Gus support of President Roosevelt
VINO despite what his enemies may say
10 The contrary. is today nearer the
hearts of the people of this country
than any other living American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

February has completely upset the
calculations of those wise people who
announced that the sun spots had
charged our climatic conditions and
that the Gulf stream was running
closer to the New England shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEC.
MT, VERNON,

Mr.. James Frost of Readfield was in
town Sunday, visiting friends.
Guy Elliott spent few days in town
recently. accompanied by his brother.
Henry Bean is in town visiting after
4 long absence.
Rev J. Tidd Of Houlton Il student at
Colby is supplying at the Baptist
Church.
Miss Lora f. Norris a former teach
er in this Town is teaching in East
Gillinocket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

objects were plainly visible therein,
came from some unexplained source.
Each lasted for a period of several
seconds. DR.. George ShorkIey, who has
seen many auroral displays during his
Attic travels, saws that even in those
northern ATTITUDES he never saw 50
brilliant an illumination of the sort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
In a Pleasant Cause.

II measure an inch less round the
waist thar l used to-"
''Oh. well. you've been engaged nearly
three rlonthS.''-Brooltlyn Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Distant.

He's distant relative Of yours by
marriage, isn't her
Weii-yes: 1e sn eo" VIM me '' since
Cleveland Leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
The First Optimist.

Eve was reviewing the situation
AT any rate" she chortlcd. Il wont
have to guard the name of my dress
make from my dearest friend.
THIS indeed did she look on The bright
side Kew York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
Always the Same.

"Woman," remarked Tao old bachelor.
'is a creature of many moods
MY wife isn't" rejoined Henry Peck.
"Shc is always in the imperative MOOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The fact that practically all the au-
tomobile factories are now running
full time is a pretty fah.o evidence Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Those who happened to be abroad in
Camden in the early hours of
Wednesday morning. were favored
by a rare electrical display, the
cause for and origin of which
no one is able to explain says
the Herald. About two o'clock N the
morning. two successive flashes of
light, each in itself brilliant .xenough
to iiluniine the ntif<AraGHe &bf the
heavens and of sufficient intensity %
-hehfen.- the interior Of q room SO that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
The Hitch.

PhilosOpher-Wc might as well accept
tho inevitable.
Stella-Eut suppose he doesn't propose?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

That new stone crushing plant 1T tho
Rockland Jail makes the winter espec-
tally hard for those tramps who wan
der into Knox county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

i"ere Is a persistent rumor that two
Japanese spies have been at pun,a
arenas closely watching the American
meet Let us hope their observations
are OF q kind pwhichnwm convince
Japan thSt its peace policy is q mighty
.~spnna -fhinr Tn r,irr. a. 80 IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The simplified spelling board has
now issued Is pamphlets and circulars
which it is sending free of charge to
all parts of the country. 1t will be re-
membered that Andrew Carnegie en-
dowed this board with fat sum Of
money, and as long as this money
holds out these circulars will be prin-
ted and the crusade continued. When
deform and distort English orthog-
raphy will cease, as it ought to, and
become only a nightmare of the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

best paid preacher in the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

1t takes more than below zero
weather TO chill the ardor Of the Bid
deford sports. Over 5000 of them watch
ed Saturday afternoons ice races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
WEST GARDINER.

Asa Benson, VIII Hopkins and
Louis Cannon, have been employd ;he
past week in hauling thirty tons OF
baled hay to the Hallowell freight
depot, for Frank s. Collins. The hay
is consigned to one man, but goes to
Boston and Salam, Mass, ard Man.
chester, ~ II
MIR. and Mrs. w. A. Harper, of Man.
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Fuller and
Mr. Elizabeth Rankin, passed Friday
evening at DR.. Merrnl's. A number Of
records were played by Mr.. Harper, on
the monograph. Instrumental and
vocal music. also music on the SYM
phonia music box was given. Cake and
ice cream were served and al! present
passed an enjoyable evening
The apples in the cellar OF Frank
Peacock froze during one of the re-
cent cold nights.
Will Savage and George Curry of
Gardiner passed Sunday at John
Howes. During their visit they went
INTO the woods fox hunting on snow
shoes They travelled the whole length
OF stevens lane and came out on High
land avenue travelling several niles
but failed to capture Reynard.
Two Litchheld men. fish wardaps
We're notified last week that there wa.
Illegal fishing going on about the
Cobbossae stream. They made ouito n
Journey TO the place DESIGNATED and
not finding any one after a thorouph
search concluded joke had bean
| played upon item.
On account of the cold of Sat,rao, :,
night there was a very small nttard.
ance at the sociable at Grange ba;,
| Members of the grange are now re.
hearsing for drama which v.;, -.
given in the near future.
| Mrs Eliza Towle is visiting her SIN
Merton Towle in Hallowell.
| Bert Gardner shot a raccoon ,ast
week weighing eighteen pounds
| Mrs. j. 5. Collins had the misfortune
| 10 freeze an ear while riding Ia tha
hall Saturday evening.
VIII Grennell was also unfortunate
IN freezing one of his feet last week.
| MIS-. LYDIA Rice is still absent in
| monmouth and her many friends are
ahAionsly looking for her return
i'aiph Sweetland. Miss Madeline Dill,
| MISS BESSIE Charles all of Gardiner
were guests at Willis Spears Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Spear. were
.a''ea 10 North Monmouth Saturday
oy the illness Of their aunt Mrs. Lizzie
". Dudley. They also visited their
uncle Nahum Spear.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
Mr.. Mosher of Mercer is visiting mis-
daughter, Mrs. Z. E. Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Meservey are
spending few days with Mrs.
Meserveys parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
W. Beane at 6 Chapel street.
| w. r. Ayers has recently purchased
nice work horse. and Arthur Leigh
ton a good road horse.
5 q s41 WEST GARDINER.
SPEARS coRNER-Mrs. rlore
1 Smear 10 hfoI, -. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

The reported discovery Of rich
nIolybdenum mine near the shore of
Trunk Pond in Hancock is Il matter
of considerable interest. 1t has been
contended by different citizens in years
past, notably the late DR.. Amos Wilder
of Augusta, that Maine has many
rich and undeveloped mineral resources
which in time will be large producers
Of revenue. and an Important element
in her prosperity. The discovery Of ::
large deposit Of the valuable sulphiGr
of mOlybdenum Will go far to bear
out that prophecy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Col Thomas S. Hopkins, Maine
man in Washington, d. c., mas just
been elected to the presidency of the
board of managers of the Temporary
Home for Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
in that city. Col. Hopkins, is a mem
Der Of the Washington bar and has
long been affiliated with patriotic and
fraternal organizations. and has hign
standing in professional and organiza-
tional circles. Cot Hopkins was born
at the old Hopkins homestead at Mount
Vernon. Kennebec county, Me, the
property having been decided to his an
cestors by the Plymouth company. He
entered the Union army in 1867 as a
member of the 18th Maine Volunteers,
and during the war his regiment lost
by casualties 1,032 men. He has been a
citizen of the District OF Columbia,
since the close of the Civil war, and
has always been identified with
the many movements for the material
and moral advancement of Washing
ton. He is also past commander of
the Department of the Potomac, G..
A. r., and has served several terms as
a member of the board of mana eement
of the Temporary Soldiers and Sailors
Home. His summer vacations are al
ways passed at his old home in Mt.
Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

J., q, sissrettes iAhaN %ssvto.
900 smoked in Spain last year, IN gov
eminent made a profit Of a2,5oo.OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

King Pepper will reign at Bath
Thursday and Friday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

I'VE hear jingle of bells from over
correspondent of the Boothbay Regis
ter In summer the bellies make music
on Squirrel itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
WEST WINDSOR,

The family Of Stephen Lamson's
who have been suffering from the pre-
vGiling grip. are better Mr.. Lamson
is improving under the treatment of
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WAYN e..

Miss Lillian Ahwis of Bates has re-
turned to Lewiston.
The Wayne High school gave q very
enjoyable social Friday evening, Feb
ruary eth.
The Glover Club will give a candy
sale, Friday evening. February IA.
Robert Bradford is at home for n
short vacation.
Miss May Lyman is the guest of Mrs
Frank Bradford.
Rev. Mr.. Howes delivered q very in
terestins sermon in the Methodist
church, Sunday.
Robert MacKinnOn has returned to
Lynn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Doctor Leach, South China. All nope
for a perfect recovery.
People in this section are improving
the good roads.
w. A. Stewart and A. L. Casey are
hauling pressed nay to Augusta.
Warren Lamson and A. G. Brown
have been working together harvest
ing ice. William Stewart filled his ice
house last week.
Frank Lynn is hauling wood to Au-
gust, market.
Joseph True passed Sunday after
noon at home.
The overflow pipes from the water
tank in rhe barn of F. Belle Taylor
froZe, in the late cold spell, which re-
quired the services Of plumber, Mr.
Gardner who is in the employ of NAL
colin & Dyer of Augusta, came out and
readjusted the piping. the pipes will be
thoroughly packed to guard against
freezing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Some excitement was occasoned in
the high school room at Belfast the
other morning when it was found that
snap matches had been strewn over
the floor. Every time any of the pupils
walked about great swapping was
heard and fire flew all over the room
In vain the principal and teacher tried
TO find the guilty one, the whole school
being kept after time for closing at
noon. No one as yet has been discovered
but the investigation has been taken up
by the school committee and when the
guilty party is found, it is likely togo
hard with him. Snap matches arSrnot
only annoying by the noise they make
but are dangerous to have lying about
in any place, especially Il school room
where they can so easily be ignited by
stepping upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
READfIElD,

The grange entertainment the pro-
ceeCs which are to aid the char
ity fund was held on Friday evening at
their hall with a full house and they
realized more than thirty dollars.
Harry Hanson of East Readfield
died on Saturday the Sth. His age
was SIS years being one of the oldest
and richest citizens of Readfield. He
had nearly always lived in town. He
leaves a daughter but no other near
relatives.
A large amount of hemlock bark was
delivered at the station here last week
to he sent to Boston.
The f. O. S. ladies and their invited
guests will spend the evening next
Thursday in a social way and enter
tain at supper at the Masonic rooms.
A good time is anticipated.
Willis II. Wright and wife returned
to their home in Old Town on Satur-
day last.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Masterman at
tended church in Augusta on Sunday
the 9th.
About the usual amount of sickness,
mostly grip. last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
NORTH AUGUSTA.
WEST GARDINER.

orEARS CORNER-Mrs. Flore
spear is high line'' in early chicken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

Says HarpSwell correspondent:
The Carnegie gift of 5000 to this town
which the press has spoken so much
Of late, will be laid before the town ut
its annual meeting. The conditions at
tending the gift form such a barrier
that it seems doubtful if it is accepted.
The average taxpayer don't like the
idea Of an annual appropriation of
even $500. each year, added TO the
usual amount Of taxation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11

A former Portland boy, Malcolm f
Nichols, has just passed the Massachu-
sets bar examinations. He is now
serving his second term in the Massa-
chusetts' legislature and was earlier in
the Boston city council where he was
the Republican candidate for the pres
idency of that body. He has been for
several years political reporter OF
the staff Of the Boston Post