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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Bridgton Academy Ce|e-
brates Its Centennial.
Elaborate Program Carried Out
On Commencement Day.
Graduating and Other Exercises
and Laying Of Corner Stone.

Bridgton, Me-, June 3O.-With almost
every building in the town gayly dec
GRATED, and flags and bunting waving
from the school buildings and campus
IN greater profusion than ever before,
the Centennial celebration of famous
old Bridgton Academy began this
morning. An elaborate program had
been planned for the day. AT 10 o'clock
the graduating exercises, Glass 1908,
were held in ingalls, hall Afterwards
the alumni, students and their friends,
headed by Chambers Band, marched
to the banquet hall. where the Com
mencemcnt dinner was served
The corner stone of the new dormi-
tory for girl students was laid this at
ternoon. the ceremonies including ad-
dresses by Prof. d. O. S. Lowell, of
Dorchester, Mass, and Llewellyn Bar
ton of Portland
Many prominent men and women
from all parts of the country are pres
ent' for the Centennial and the day was
one of the proudest in the history of
the town.
oOClti anu literary EXERCISES look up
the evening in Academy halA Presi-
dent Charles S. Jordan of Raymond
presided.
A reading of Miss Agnes H. Baker
'92, of Jamaica Plain, Mass, was fol-
lowed by a discussion of THE New
England Academy in Our Educational
System" opened by J. M. Moody
principal of the academy from 1878
to 1887, and carried on by other promi
nent graduates who came from vari-
Gus parts of the country. Then came
a defamation by Leslie F. Jordan, '0S
of Casco and readings from the Jour-
nal by Mrs. Hattie H. Eldridge. 80 of
Boston, the editress, and c. A. Record
sc, of Bridgewater, Mass, the editor
Jean de Reszke, the famous tenor,
has severed his connection with the
Paris Opera-house. De Reszke was
ambitious for years to have u voice in
the management of the opera house
and was finally taken in, but after six
months, with the title of singing di-
rector, during which time his advice
was ignored and no authority given
him, he resigned in disgust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

On account of complaints which
have been made on account of the 1ast
driving of automobiles on the city
streets the mayor has instructed City
Marshal Fletcher to enforce Section
of the Law of the Road which was
enacted by the Legislature of 1908 ana
which provided that mo automobile or
motor vehicle shall be operated or drlv-
en- or operated upon any highway, town
way. public street. avenue. driveway.
park or parkway, at greater rate OF
speed than Is miles an hour. or upon
any highway town way. public street.
avenue. driveway. park or parkway
within the compact or built up portions
of any city. town or village, the limlts
of which shall be fixed by the NUM-
cipal officers thereof, at a greater rate
of speed than eight miles an hour ex-
cept where such city or town may De
ordinance or bylaw permit greater
rate of speed.'' The penalty for Nio-
lation of the above section is a tihe
not exceeding $50 or Imprisonment not
exceeding 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Inspector Vickery
of the postoffice department at Kansas
City. Mo. giving description of one
Charles Savage. alias Charles Stevens,
who is wanted for completely in the
robbery of mail pouch in that city
June 6, and for whose arrest and con-
viction. together with others who were
concerned in the crime reward OF
$4,000 is offered. Savage is a very dark
coIored negro, q years of age, feet
10 inches in height and weighs about
ITO pounds; heavy build; vaccination
mark and scar 16 above elbow-cut;
enlarged joint on right of right wrist;
cut scar on bridge of nose; cut scar
2x3 on corner of right eyebrow: cut
scar 2x3 on forehead TX to right of
median line: has criminal record; is
extensively acquainted with Pullman
porters; has been bell boy. hotel porter
and elevator conductor; dresses well
and cultivates female society. Should
be easily identified by scar on bridge
of nose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
A WRITTEN GUARANTEE.

The only clairvoyant who Will give you
written guarantee to teach you how to
:aScnate any one you desire. how TO
make your enemies your friends. cause a
speedy marriage with the one of your
choice. give you good luck, remove evil
influences. reunite the separated. develop
medium locate the earth's buried treas
ures, settle the old estate that time has
placed beyond the lawyers shrewdness,
make you successful in your business and
matters of interest. Ten different things
they say about PROF. FONDEE:
I. Gives truthful advice.
9. He has never lost 4 prediction.
3. He makes you promise not to pay
unless YOU are satisfied.
4. Men of affairs and women OF society
endorse his work.
S. Gives a written guarantee for all
cases.
s. He considers every condition.
I. lie asks. has the monster sinner
demon jealousy and suspicion disturbed
the 1uietrde of happy home until you
despair OF ever enjoying happy home
life again.
8. A remarkable statement, your great
est wish can be realized.
2. The many comments and the cour-
tesies extended Fondee by the leading
newspapers of New York place him IN
a class distinctly by himself.
TO- Prof. Fondee is modest. reticent ana
una ss,unnS it is clearly seen by a glance
at his features that ne is man Of keen
open-hearted. generous and
has a kindly feeling toward humanity.
Readings for ladies. SOC and SLIGO: and
for gentlemen. SLIGO and 500. See this
man at Grove ST. toda" and be farpy
tomorrow. --...-
DAILY HOURS-9fA.M NJ. to 9 p. NJ.
SUNDAY HOURs-2 to SIP. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Many Augusta people are leaving
town this week for their annual vaca-
tions, which will be enjoyed at the sea-
shore. or at the lakes in the vicinity
of the city. Among those who left yes
terday were Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. lib
belts, who were going to Ocean Point
tor two weeks. and today Mr.. and Mrs
o. 2. Smart will go to Squirrel Island
Mr. and Mrs. George p. Potter will
also leave town Thursday going to
China lake. where they will be guests
at the Durham cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

The Baktis brothers, Peter and
Speros, who were convicted of assault
and battery at the Monday evening
session of the municipal court, and
were each fined SO and costs with an
alternative of 80 days in Jail in case
the amount of fine and costs was not
forthcoming. were kept at the station
during the night, but as no one APP
peared yesterday morning to pay the
amount of their ransom they were COM
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Word has been received in this city
of the marriage in Peabody, Mass,
June 81 of Lorenzo D. Harris of Salem
and Miss Elizabeth G. Kerr of Pea
body. Mr.. Harris formerly resided in
Augusta and was for seven years a
clerk in the store of Mrs. E. c.
Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Alfred Dumont is making extensive
improvements on his residence and
grounds at IS Northern avenue, which
include the shingling and clapboard-
ing of the greater portion of his house.
and the tearing down of an old barn
at the rear of the house. He will also
fill in and grade his premises and when
the work is completed the property
will he very neat and attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

William Brennan, who is employed
in the machine shop at the Edwards
cotton mills, met with painful acct
dent yesterday afternoon by having his
right foot badly crushed by a piece of
iron which fell from a lathe. Brennan
was taken to the Office of a surgeon
where the injuries were attended to.
Three of the toes were quite seriously
crushed and the man will be disabled
for some little time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

The members of the Vickery Whist
Club made their annual pilgrimage to
the seashore yesterday morning and
left on the steamer Islander for Ocean
Point, where they will be the guests
of Mrs. George A. Cony until this af-
ternOOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

If there is better 10 cent cigar upon
the market than the famous Watt &
Bond Blackstone. 1t is a very difficult
task to find it. This cigar is honestly
made, under the cleanest conditions. in
the largest and best equipped union
factory in New England This cigar
has long been tested and was never SO
popular as today. All dealers handle it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Mrs. Georgia Richardson, who had
been making her home in Augusta
since last fall. left on the steamer Is
lander yesterday morning for Capitol
Island, and will open her hotel the
Richardson House, to the public to-
day. She already has many bookings
for the summer and the season bids
fair to be busy one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

The Philadelphia & Reading coal
barge Tulpehocken, Capt. Blodgett, ar
rived at this port yesterday afternoon
in tow of the tug Charlie Lawrence,
coal laden with a cargo of 700 tons of
egg and stove coal for Charles H.
White & Co.. and now lies at the COM
pany's wharf waiting to be discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

The members of Seth Williams Re-
lief Corps are invited with their hus-
bands to pass Thursday, July 2, with
Mrs. j. A. Jones. Take lunch boxes
Leave on steamer Islander at A. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Notice the lovely styles in Arnold
Scotch cloth, Russell & Weston Co.
have just displayed at the door.
Regular lie. goods, while they last,
only 10c. yard They are "a inches
wide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

~ been tssd for eves 0IXTY.FIvE YEARS b MI
kFaTSS O. MOTHERS for thsir CHILDREN WHILE
~. rcr! ii!N with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t sOOTHEs
RHMSs WIND cOLIC and 10 the best remedy for DIAR,
~ . sold BY Druggists in every part of the world
NAY eno asf pr y Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup
sn,.s1 no ehe Aad Twenty five cents bottle. N0uah
The Food and Drugs Act June 3h 1904 Seri
'st Nv IAN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
PROF. FoNDEE's

extraordinary clairvoyant powers COM
cult forces, enable him to read life with
accuracy frem infancy to old age. His
powers are wonderful. indispmtable;. his
advice reliable, his information clear,
concise, and to the point in love, court
ship marriage, divorce. sales. wills. pa
tents. journeys, pensions, investments.
speculation, property. insurance, mort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Hustle in your washings to the Au-
gusta Steam laundry, if you expect
them to be ready before Saturday
Laundry will be closed Saturday, the
4th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Daily kennebec journal.
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Ladies' Aid of the Green Street
NJ. f.. church will meet at 230 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. H. j.
Fredericks, ut 20 Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Prof. Fondee
Reliable,
Longest Estab-
|iShcd
CIairvoyant.

He stands alone in his wonderful power
of reading the future of humankind.
Born with a double veil. Educated in oc-
cult my sterics and Hindoo Philosophy in
Egypt and India. If you are going to
consult a life reader, why not see the
best? AS the best is the cheapest in the
end Prof Fondee always tells you the
tr,tb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Was in Poor Health For Years.

Ira w. Kelley. of Mansfield. Pa, writes:
II was in poor health for two years,
BILE. and spent considerable money con-
sulting physicians without obtaining any
marked benefit but was cured by Foley
Kidney Cure. and / desire to add my test
imOny that it may be the cause of re-
storing the health of others" Refuse
substitutes. Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

Frank and Eugene Hatch of North
Bradford have finished their sheep
shearing with a total of 900 sheep to
their credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
Sales

The time for the buying and
selling Of poultry has arrived
and there is no better place
for buyer and seller to meet
than through the medium Of
Journal Want I'D. Try o1a
anA b convipc~A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
NORTH PALERMO

The funeral of Mrs. Addie Smell
whose sudden death occurred at her
home on Greeleys Corner, June %, was
held at l p. M. Wednesday at the
Baptist church here. Rev. John Robert
Hall, Branch Mills. officiated. III" sir~-
ers were also from that place The de-
ceased was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Soule late of this place. a
husband. two children, three brothers
and three sisters survive.
Rev Mr.. Morse held meetings at both
houses Sunday.
Several from this place were hastily
summoned Friday to the terrible fire
at Branch Mills. reaching there after
the whole of Main street was burned
but in season to help stay the flames
from burning the adjoining houses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Marston visited
friends in Liberty Sunday.
Angus Young is employed as lines
man on the electric road from SabattuS
to Gardiner.
William Wood of Vassalboro has
been at his daughters, Mrs. Meta
Nelson, the past week.
Emma Nelson closed her school in
China last week and is at home for
the summer vacation
Several neighbors assembled at the
home of Mrs. Horace Black Saturday
evening to watch the opening of a
magnificent night blooming cercus.
John Rowe is at his sisters, Mrs.
Chas. Arnold.
John Ayers daughter Mildred is
passing & few days with him.
Almatia Nelson. whose school in
Freedom closed Friday, is at home.
Mrs. George Soule returned home
from Boston last week.
Susie Dyer is the guest of her sister
Mrs. Emma Peva in Montville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward of Stanley Hill,
China, were recent visitors at H. r
Nelson's and w. A. Nelson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
WITHOUT ASKING A QUESTION,

without any previous knowledge. and
having no natural means Of knowing who
you are, whence or for what you came.
he tells your name occupation. He tells
YOU names of friends and enemies-who
are true and who are false. Tells whom
and when you will marry, giving names,
dates facts and ocation. accepting no fee
unless satisfaction is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
SPECULATION AND INVEST
MENTS.

His advice Is much sought for by those
investing and >spcculatins.
The dollar properly invested today has
seldom failed to make the poor man rich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01

r. 3. cAPEN REREKAH LODGE
No. 50 I. o. @. F.. meets in l.. O.. o. F.
hall the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
Of each month at 8 o'clock.
SADIE f. METCALF, N. G.
CLARA NJ. TURNER, Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
3 o'clock
VIM p TABER Capt.
r. H. HOXIE. Clerk. .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-01
DAILY HOURS-s A. M.,to 9 p. m
SUNDAY HOURS-2 to 9P. M.

J july idtf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11

It is impossible for any drug to
digest food without the aid of the
stomach. Man cannot do natures
wUrk-he can only assist her, and any
concern claiming that they have a
remedy that vii. digest food without
the aid OF the stomach, thereby allow
ing the stomach to lay idle and rest,
are claiming the impossible. All
remedies for stomach troubles should
be given with the sole purpose of aid
ing nature and enabling the stomach
to do It's own work. Ore of the best
Stomach Specialists iu the U. S. wrote
the prescription from which Rydale's
Stomach Tablets are made and they
enable the stomach to do its own work.
Two sizes, 25c and SOC. S. G. Coco
of New Market, and DR.. W. F.
Fahrney, OF Timberville, Va,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
Linked Eyebrows.

II r. popularity believed that If ones
eyebrows meet 1t indicates deceit
Charles Kingsley indorses this belief,
but Tennyson has other IDEAS and
poettcally speaks Of married browsT
IN Turkey meeting eyebrows are
greatly admired, md the women use
artificial means 10 bring the brows to
this condition and II art cannot IN
duce thin eyebrows to grow they make
up by drawing a black line with paste.
It would appear that the Greeks id
mired bruws which almost met and
the fashionable inhabitants OF Rome
not only approved Of them, but re-
sorted TO pigments to make up the
lack which sometimes existed.
Some proverbs state that the person
whose eyebrows meet win always
have good luck, while others state eZ
actly the reverse. The Chinese cay
that people whose eyebrows meet
can never hope to attain to the dig
nity Of q minister OF state and n
Grccce Of today the man whose brows
met IS said to be n vampire, while IN
Denmark and Germany II Is said he
IS g werewolf OndOl StaI1orG-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11

It was not until 1896, wien Charles
Readc was forty two, that he obtained
reputation as a novelist, reputation
to which lie did not aspire, for II was
his ambition 10 lie drnmatlst. From
the beginning OF his career until the
last year OF his life be wrote play aft
or play, every one OF them a failure
and he alone refusing 70 believe Il. He
attributed their want Of success to ev-
cry cause but the right one, and he
went on squandering the money gained
from bis more successful novels on
the production Of bad plays. THE ac-
tors are buffers, SIR" he would say,
'who have defled my composition.
mixed ditch water with my cham
payne, murdered my work. and he
would pour out maledictions on the
heads Of all who had anything to do
with the unfortunate piece. from seen
lc artist to super, never cOnceiving
that be himself wns the sole culprit
And yet, as his novels show, he had
dramatic ability Of a high order and
could produce the most thrilling eff
fects and situations. He wrote two or
three dramas In collaboration with
Tom Taylor and Dion Boucicanlt that
had a brief success, but apart from
these he never wrote a play that met
with the slightest degree OF popular
favor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
Walking Sticks.

The sixtcenth century Is that IN
which the walking stick became not
merely Useful Implement, but an ar
ticie Of fashion, dignisy and luxury
II t!c seventeenth centtgy IL was gold
headed and made OF raro woods. 1t
was sign OF leadership.
Dor a long period there WIS littie
variety among Engllshmen In the ma
terial used for the majority of walking
sticks. The ''oaken towel as II was
pleasantly termed when an enemy was
10 be rubbed down. shared popular
lty with the crab tree cudgel, which,
among rural folk especially, was much
valued md classic from the conflict In
"Hudibras," when
With many a stiff thwack, many a bang,
Hard crab tree on old iron rang.
Classic, too, Is that stout oaken stick
which sturdy DR.. Johnson, who, like
Knox, never feared the face Of living
man." provided himself with when he
went to the pit Of the little tbeater In
the Haymarket IN full view Of F0Ote,
who had announced his intention Of
taking him or on the stage, an in
tention which IN view Of the stick be
did not carry into effect-Gentleman's
Mag0Zine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
An inspjred ScuIptresa

As q mere giri Miss Winnie Ream, tn
sculptress, visited Rome, her soul flllet
with enthusiasm for mnsic and art
On one occasion she was taken TO one
Of Liszt's concerts and was fortunate
enough 10 obtain seat near enough
TO have touched him with her hand
As the great master played she lis
tened rapturously 10 the wonderful
music, entranced and forgetful Of ev
erything save the glorious sounds pro
ducsd 10y his inspired touch.
At pause Liszt turned and foofeC
at her, and quietly, without q word, h'
leaned and ovurlaid one hand oyel
hers and gently pressed Il in silen
recognition Of the appreciation which
glowed IN her large black eyes anC
filed her whole bein0. At the close Of
the concert he turned 10 her and said
'Ny child, we need no Introduction
At her earnest request that he woulc
sir for her ne readily consented, on.
she Do1eled the bOst from life putt!na
In tho work the true artists inspiration
md power, which alone can give 20 II
the touch Of strength md hfe.-Balti
moro Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
La the Iaproot Of an Oak.

I remember a curious incident con
nected with the taproot Of an oak.
This oak, a good tree Of perhaps 200
years growth, was being felfed at
Brakeman wood when the woodmen
called attention to something peculiar
on the tapsoot On clearing this OF
soil we found that the object was
horseshoe of ancient make. Obviously
In the beginning IN acorn must have
fallen into the hollow OF this cast
shoe, and as It grew through the slow
generations the root filed up the cir
Gle, carrying it down into the earth IN
the process Of its increase till a'
length we found wood and iron thus
strangely welded. That taproot with
the shoe about 1t Is now or used TO be
paperweight IN the vestbule oi
Brakeman Hall-Rider Haggard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
BY tho flame Cf "X."

In France, where great care Is taken
that men shall have no other name
than that to which they arc lawfully
entitled and where every citizens
name. profession, social condition and
history are carefully recorded and bis
goings and comings arc officially kept
track OF, some very curious incidents
take place.
On one occasion young man was
arrested In Constantine. Algeria, on q
charge Of stealing money belonging to
HIS employer. When II was sought to
make a record Of his name, II was
found that he had no lawful name at
ell.
He hnd been inscribed" at Bordeaux
at the date of his birth, but his father
and mother were not known. and the
name Of Lafonde. under which he had
been inscribed without authority, he
had since been forbidden by court Of
Justice to bear because II was not
rightfully his. After having been for
bidden the name on Lafonde he took
that Of Bruyton and was refused per
mission to bear that
Nevertheless ne managed 10 exist IN
some way without any name at all,
but when, having been accused Of talk
Ing some money that had disappeared,
the law was obliged to take cognizance
of him IN some way he was entered on
the lists Of the court as one az" And
II was as "X" that be was sent to
prison.-NeW York Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-09-11
An urobaer-lina Thicf.

Ygeouf owned . 'eauu'ul ho-se
which was very vciuable. While 10
souf was transacting business a thief
ato'e t',c ho-ao The owner shortly
az. erwa,l saw the thief beading bis
horse aud took h,m before the hatd. OF
judge.
The horse r. mine" sturdiiy insist
ed the thief.
III vain the other argued. and the
kaid was about 10 give his decision In
favor of the villain when YosOuf ad
vanced suddenly. threw his cloak over
the horses head and demanded Of his
enemy:
"Since you own the horse, tell the
kaid in which eye the animal Is blind.
"In the left" said the thief. making
a wild guess
Yosouf looked toward the kah tri-
umphantly. Hes blind In neither
eye" said he.
So the noble horse came into Its
rightful owners possession again, and
the wicked Arab was punished.