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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The funeral of the late Mrs. Alno Neri
took place from her late residence on
Warren street at . o'clock yesterday at
ternoon in the presence of a large gath
e,inc of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Tho funeral arrangements, under the d.
rection of f. B. Wood were conducted IN
a most admirable manner. The body
rested in beautiful caskct covered with
white cloth. The floral offerings We're
many and rich in their design The chor
of the First Universalist church, of which
the deceased had been member from
childhood, sang three selections with deep
expressions of sympathy. Rev. Leroy W.
Cocns of Augusta, under whose mlniS'ry
duins his pastorate in HalloWell Mrs
Neri had grown up, and who oficiated at
he. marriage is months ago, read the
cc,int,,re lessons and made appropriate
remarks touching the life and character
of the deceased. Rev. j. w. steele. hei
present pastor, offo"-d the closing prayer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
PREFER OUTLAW LIFE.
All Overtures to Pacific Coast Players
Are Turned Down.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-President Ban john
son of the American League arrived to-
day from the Pacific coast, where he and
President Harry Pulliam of the National
League had a conference with the Cali
fornia State League with view of bring
ing it into the recognized class. Mr.. John.
son said there was no chance of whipping
the outlaws" into line. because they
refused to meet the requirements of the
national committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The service appropriate to the Christ
mas season at the First Universalist
church yesterday morning was of a very
high order A large congregation was
present, almost every seat in the church
being occupied. In addition to special
music by the choir of the church Mrs
Celia Hurd Tenney, an eminent soloist OF
Boston, we'll known to Hallowell church
goers, rendered two beautiful selections
in a very pleasing manner. The pastor
sermon theme was Christ, the Son OF
the Living God"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

A special car from Lewiston pdSsNN w
through Gardiner at ) ociock ooiiu"s
afternoon on its way TO Gardiner. LILY
party aboard consisted OF young ihc,i
from Lewiston, who were taxing d .i.p
to the Capital City. They returheo 'a'e
i'll the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
Mrs. Lucretia Rice.

Mrs. Lucretia Rice, wife of the late
Richard Ricc died Saturday morning
at har home on Western avenue. after
a long illness. She was rs years of age.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Monday afternoon and burial will be
at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

A dispatch has been received III ,''i'
city announcing the death OF Dr. fieuei
ick II. Maxcy Friday at "asn'i's, .'i''
The deceased was a natiVe Oh "''
and was the son of Capt. Ira haNeS' 'i's
age was "A years. A widow son anu
a daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
A vacancy is left by the resignation

A vacancy is left by the resignation
of Edward r. Moor, first lieutenant of
Co. III, ~ G. s. NJ, for which position
and election will soon be held. Lieuten
ant Moor has been a member of the
company for several years and won his
rank by hard and efficient work. He
was former employe OF the H. r.
Drnham clothing store and left re-
Gently for Connecticut, where he will
engage in the clothing business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Regular meeting of Granite Temple, No.
10, Pythian Sisters, this evening. All Of
ficers ard members are requested to be
present as this is the last meeting before
the U. of NJ Orchestra concert and dance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

At the Highland avenue MetIioo's'
Episcopal church sunday tnere "aS q
baptism, reception of members INTO iei-
lowship and a Christmas sermon py the
paStor Rev J. II. Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The funeral of the late Mrs. Marcle J.
Gould took place from her late residence
on Upper Water street at Q O'Clock sat
urlay morning, Rev. III. L. Nichols OF the
Baptist church officiating, The remains
were taken to Bowdoinliam- on train No.
GA fer interment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

After the first of the new year many
of the milk dealers in this city will re-
duce the price of milk toNseven cents
per quart. There are some dealers who
still hold out for eight cents. 1t looks
at present as if the former scale of
union prices will be shattered
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The annual Christmas tree for the
children of the employees Of the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co, was held at
the Taconnet Club house Saturday
evening and was happy event for the
large number which We're in attend
ance A delightful literary and musical
program was rendered by the children
and all were the recipients of gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs Franklin Drummond of
Minneapolis. are guests at the home of
his mother in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The Ladies' Aid of the First Cniver-
| salist church will meet with Mrs NJ. +.
| King at the Administration building at :
| o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Rcear Admiral James Mcqueen For
syth. U. s. n, retired. was stricken with
paralysis at his home in Shamokin pa
Saturday right, and grave fears are an
tertained for his recovery. His entire LETT
side Is affected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mrs. Dana Yates and daughter OF
Greenville passed Christmas with Mrs
Yates parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Van K.
Beedle at South Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Jackson Bros will close out the pal
ance of their Christmas candy ana
holiday goods regardless OF prices OF
at cost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

From all appearances 1t seems lhae liie
brush between the horses owned by d.
r. II. Willis and Joseph Clukey VIII 'iol
be pulled off. The challenge Whlch w.ls
given by DR.. Willis has not been accep'eu'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mrs. John Wing, formerly Miss Emma
Peaslee. has returned to her hcme in
Beverly. after visit with friends in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Marion Tasker of Randolph has
been chosen as assistant in the Richmond
High school and will begin her duties
with the opening of the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Cyrus w. Dollofr returned on the early
morning Pullman Saturday to Easton
where he is principal of the High school
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Kate Monahan is substituting at
the Postal Telegraph office at Augusta
during the vacation of Miss Minnie COW
ley. the manager of the Augusta ofhce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Gardiner Grange, No. 49, P. of H, will
meet this evening for the annual meet
ing and election of officers. A full at
tendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
WATERvILLE.

Guy w. Scribner of Boston Is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. r. Scrlbner OF
Oal. street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wight of Gardiner
were guests Christmas eve of Mr.
Wights parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
w. Wight
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The all-American baseball team which
is making tour of the Orient was de-
feated at Manila Sunday by Lieut. john
sons picked army team by score of
to g. This is the only defeat of the all
Americans during the entie tour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Elmer c. Bosworth was at home over
Sunday from the woods in the vicinity o.
Jackman, where he is employed by Law
renee Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Leighton of Port
land returned to Portland Saturday from
a visit over Christmas in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Alton Turner who is employed in :
shoe factory at Springvale, is at his hcm
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Allerton OF
Portland returned home Saturday from
visit with friends in this city and Halo
well.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Dan Thurlow is cutting Pinch ice and
has his house neatly full. t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Mildred George and Miss Belle
Trompe have been on visit with friends
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Sarah Slosberg returned to Bos-
ton Sunday from visiting her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. J. \. Slosberg of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Misses Lillian Bibeault and Mamie
Pici.ard returned to Skowhegan Satuf-
da5. after a visit III this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Assessors of the Poor George N. John
son and Marshall A. Haraden were ir
Thomaston Saturday on official business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
SOUTH GARDINER,

Norris Potter is spending a couple {
weeks in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Misses Eloise and Madelon Lawrence
are at home from Hebron Academy fol
the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

A large electrical sign bearing the
inst ription, city Opera House" has
been placed near the entrance of city
Hall park.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Irene Delaware passed Sunday
with her aunt. Mrs. Charles Parks of
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Ralph r. Littlefield of Brockton, Mass
was the guest of his sister, Mrs. r. p
Hazard, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

The installation of officers-eiect Oh
wa.ecyille Lodge, No. SO. f. ana a.
M will occur at 7.3o this evening AT
the Masonic temple. An elaborate pro
Gram has been arranged. The Installing
orcer will he Most Worshipful Past
Grana Master Charles F. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

1t is reported that the American Ice
Co. is scraping the ice field at Iceboro
preparatory to cutting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

II. V. Starrett of Warren is in the CITY
on business, revising the Maine Register.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Alice Pnibrick went to Livermore
Fails Friday to spend few days with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. LeweIiyn Pail
brick. Mr.. Samuel Goodwin accompanied
her
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin G. Dow OF
smi,hffeld. formerly of this city, were
here Sunday to attend the funeral OF
the late Mrs. w. ". Gullifer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Harry Turner, who has been in the
city on a short visit returned to Salem
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Oscar r. Diggs, who is employed in 8
paper mill at Livennore Falls, was at his
home in this city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

About 75 members of the Cobbossee-
contee Grange of West Gardiner went
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Willis r. Goodwin left on the Pullman
train Sunday night for Salem.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mrs Emery Adell went to Rome Thurs
day to spend Christmas with her parents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Kimball OF Wa.
terville were Holiday guests with Gardi-
ner relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

T1a series of assemblies under the
a,s.ices of the Sorosis Society nave
heen indefinitely postponed, but all
chose who have received invitations to
the same are cordially invited to the
Telephone Girls assembly, Which WIN
be held at Elks' hall New year eve
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

DR.. and Mrs. T.. II. Averil have re-
turned from q visit to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

A baby was born Thursday to Mr. ant
Mrs. Frank Johnson. Sherburn avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Tonight, Dance and moving picture:
in Wilson hall, Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Dewey Thornton of Auburn is here fo1
a weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Harold C. Wing will return today tc
New Haven, CT, after visit in Gardi-
ner over the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Prof. Eben r. Haley visited his moth
er, Mrs. Il. ID. Haley, Brunswick avenue
over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Fred Grant of Boston was the guest ot
Mr. and Mrs. f. S. Cowan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

Fred Boston left Sunday, afternoon for
Greenville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28

TIE W. G. T. q. will meet with Mrs. 3.
F. Turuer at the Baptist parsonage ut
O'Clock Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
GARDINER.

Carl Reed is at home from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-28
HhLL0WELL..

Tonight, Dance and moving pictures
in Wilson hail, IIalloWell.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
STOCK RUNNING AT LARGE

trespass of such animal or animals,
or for the expenses for care, feed, and
attention, the aggrieved party may
make complaint to the Justice OF the
neace of the district, and if no JUS
tices in such district then to the most
convenient Justice in any other dis
trict, setting forth the amount
claimed. WheTeupon, such JuStlce
shall issue a summons as IN otner
suits, returnable within i've days
from the date thereof, requiring the
owner or claimant of such STOCK 10
aDpear at time and place therein
named. and which shall be served
as other summons, at least three
DAVIS before the time of hearing
when such Justice shall proceed TO
hear evidence, and give judgment
against such owner of claimant Tor
enoh damages as shall appear rea-
s0nable and Just, including the eX-
nenses of care and feeding sucn
stock. and all legal costs, Wnlcn
qhau he enforced by execution, levy
and sale. as other judgments OF sHcA
Justice; Provided, nevertheless, taaI
a snecial lien upon the trespaSSlns
onina1 or animals for the payment
of such Judgment shall attach, from
the time of the committing OF such
+resnass. superior also to all eXelhp-
tions under the homestead ana eA-
emDtion laws. But the defendant
in such cast against whom a Juo9,7
ment for damages has been rendered
NAV appeal to a jury, as otheF ap-
meals are allowed in justices courIS'
Sec. 1875. If any person shall I'M
der the pretext of the provisions Oh
this law. unnecessarily or out OF mere
vexation. take up and impound any
eucb animal or animals, shall IAN
to give the notice required by the
preceding section, or to estray thein
in case the owner is not known OF
ascertained within the ume pre-,
scribed by said section, or shall IAN
TO Give proper care and attention aS
herein provided, or in any manner
shall iniure or maltreat any such an
ima1 or animals, or if any such per-
son shall break pound ana release
any animal which has been Iegaiiy
imnounded or estrayed, without nav
ing first paid all damages that may
/ have been incurred, such person SO
offending shall be deemed guilty Oh
. nisdemeanor. and in addition snail
nav the owner of such animal OF
animals, or pounds, double the
amount of damages actually sus-
tanned by a violation OF the proVlS-
! ions of this chapter
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
LINK PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC
Train Service of the Illinois Central
and the Central of Georgia VIII
Connect Frisco and Savannah.

With the establishment OF tram
service into Birmingham April by
the Illinois Central E H. Hartman
will have secured his connecting link
from ocean to ocean, and through
freight service from san Francisco to
Savannah and the Atlantic coast Will
be inaugurated via the Central OF
Georgia from Birmingham east
AS the Cenral of Georgia is CON
trolled by Hartman it is the link
which will give the railroad KING
his line across the continent. own
ing the Southern Pacific and the IN
ion Pacific to California, with the
Illinois Central linking them to the
Central of Georgia at Birmingham
Hartman will have the through line
for freight.
The Illinois Central coming into
Birmingham will also bring large
shipping business into that place.
Birmingham will become distribut-
ing point for number of other
roads besides the Central of Georgia.
1t is not known whether through
trains will be run with through
equipment, or whether the Illinois
Central trains will be broken at
Birmingham and made up again by
the Central of Georgia for, Eastern
deliveries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
THE FIRST GUN is FIRED
MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN IN DAW-
SON HAS OPENED EARLY.
Colonel Dick Marlin Announces For
Mayor, With Full Alder


manic Ticket.
The municipal campaign has
opened, the announcement of Colo
mel R. R. Marlin for mayor, with
Messrs. ]. H. Davis, Charles Deubler
and R. M. Stewart for aldermen, ap-
pearing in The News today.
Colonel Marlin is the Well-knoWn
and popular attorney. He made a
strong race for mayor two years ago,
and missed the prize by only few
votes.
Mr.. Deubler has served the city
several times as an alderman, and 1t
is generally conceded that he made
one of the best officials Dawson has
ever had. He is manager of the
shops and buggy works of T. j. Hart
& Co.
Mr.. Davis for many years mas
been identified with the business in
terests of Dawson, and at present is
a member Of the well-knOwn real es-
tate firm Of HOrsley & Davis.
Dr.. Stewart is prominent dent
list of the city, and has always taken
an interest in the welfare of Dawson.
Each of the gentlemen on the
ticket has many friends, and Will
make strong race.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
FARMERS IN SOME SECTIONS OF
COUNTY ARE COMPLAINING.
Many People Are Not Observing the
Stock Law. What Its Provisions
and Penalties Are.

Stock Law. What Its Provisions
and Penalties Are.
The News has been requested by
a number of farmers to print the
stockaw for the information and
benefit of the people of the county,
many of whom, it is said, are not
observing it.
In some sections of the county, 1t
is reported, there are people who let
their stock run at large, and conse-
quently much damage is done TO
crops and other property.
The stOcklaw is found on page
481 of the Code of 1905, and pro-
vides
Sec. 1878. No horse, mule, COW, or
hog or any other animal or animals,
used or fit either for food or labor,
shall be permitted to run at large
beyond the limits of the lands OF its
owner or manager.
Sec. 1774. If any of the ami
mails enumerated in the foregoing
section shall commit any trespass
or damage, or shall be found go
ing at large on the premises or
any other person than the owner
OF such animals or stock, whether
Enclosed or uninclOsed, and Wheth-
er such animals wandered from
the premises of the owner IN the
county in which the trespass was
committed or from another county,
it shall be lawful for the owner of
such premises to impOund Such AMI
mails and retain them until the owner
thereof shall make full satisfaction
or reparation for the damages com
mltted by such animals, including all
costs and expenses, unless disposed
VI according to the provisions OF the
following sections.
Sec. 1775. In case any OF
me said animals shall be i'm.
pounded under the provisions OF
me preceding section it shall be
the duty of the party so i'm
pounding them to give them all nee
eeSsary care, feed and attention.
LOT which he shall have such com
pensation as is allowed sheriffs for
Ike care, feed, and attention TO
SIock. And it shall also be his duty
10 give the owner, if known, notice
VI the fact of such impoundlng IN
I"enty-fOur hours, and If not known
Ut ascertained within three days from
me taking up and impound1ng such
animals they shall be disposed OF as
provided by law in cases of estrays,
except that in case any such animal
or animals shall be sold under the
provisions of law the proceeds Oh
such sales, after the payment or legal
costs, including advertising, snail pc
applied first to the payment OF the
damages sustained by the aggrleved
party, including compensation Tor
the care, feed, and attention. In
case of disagreement between taker-
up, or party claimed to be damaged
and the owner of such animal or ami
mails as to the amount of damages
sustained on account OF the alleged
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
THE sCHUBERTs TONIGHT.
Famous Musicians Will Appear IN
der Auspices of WOOdmen.

Famous Musicians Will Appear I'm
der Auspices of WOOdmen.
The famous Schubert Symphony
Club and lady quartette will appear
at the opera house tonight, Wednes-
day, March 18th, under the au-
spices of the Woodmen Of the World.
The program rendered by the
Schubert Co. is entirely devoid of
waits. Pleasing the people is trade
with this famous organization, and
they know tiresOme waits are not a
part of an enjoyable programme. Al
though their programme is bright
and entertaining and contains great
deal of pure fun, it is so refined in
character and the laughs so whole
some that it is endorsed and pat
ronized by the most select people
everywhere The prices of admis-
sion are only Is and so cents, and
tickets are on sale at Lavely's store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
HE GOT THEM ALL.
MIR. A. j. Hill Received III Votes
i'm Special Election.

In the election held Thursday for
mayor, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the late Frank Mas
worthy. Mr.. A. ]. Hill was the only
candidate.
A small vote was polled, III be-
ing the total number, and all OF
them were for Mr.. Hill.
The council held special meet
ing Thursday night to receive the
election returns. Mr.. Hill was pres
ent, and took the oath of office. He
will serve until next December.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
HOME WAS BURNED.
A $3.50 Loss in the Negro Section
Of the City.

Thursday morning the home OF
Matte Pittman, coloreo, near the
negro odd Fellows Hall, was de-
stroyed by fire, together with its
contents.
The building was valued at $500,
and household effects at $3.50, on
which there was insurance OF sou
in the Cordele Mutual Insurance Co.,
a company that was organized ana
is run by negroes.
defective f1ue is thought TO have
been the cause of the fire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
A PETRTFIED CAT.
Plumbers Discover a Mummy Under
Peoples Drug Store.

While doing some plumbing for
the Peoples Drug Store few days
ago Mr.. John Copeland discovered a
petrified cat under the building
The cat was in perfect shape It's
entire form having been preserved.
The remains of TOmmie had been
quietlye reposing under the store for
many years-how long no one
knows.
The ancient bones of the rat
chaser are now on display in win
dow at the esta blishment Of J. 5.
CLAY & Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
CRICKET FARM IS FLoURIsHING
Mr.. Evarts Has Several Hundred of
the Bugs on Hand.

One of the industries of Dawson
that always reaches the fiood-tide
of prosperity with the coming OF
Spring is the cricket farm that is
conducted by Mr. Cliff Evarts for the
purpose of supplying local fisher
men with bait.
Mr.. Evarts now has several hun
dred crickets in captivity in box
especially prepared for their comfort
and pleasure, and is fattening them
to be used as food for the fishes.
There is nothing that fish likes
more than a fat, juicy cricket, and
the little bugs are in great demand
among fishermen.
They readily pay $1.00 hundred
for all that Mr.. Evarts can furnish
to them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-18
White and Colored Linens

Besides having the Linens you want there is
further attraction here in the matter of priceless
than usual for grades of equal fineness
Sheer White Linens for Waists, Dresses and
suits-AII kinds and all widths Present selection
has advantages
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-12
Actress Spurred by Fah1lleSs Count
Feeds Former WOOer on HeartacheS

ROME. July u.-Rome bots a
woman who did not pine when Cupid
played her false. For weeks the crowds
that flock 10 the Eden Music Hall had
wondered who the woman was. the
woman OF the wondrous figure and be-
witching dance.
Today they found out. The woman IS
Ellen Campounatj. a young ma-chiouess
and member OF an aristoCratic -amily at
NantUa. \ year ago she came 40 Rome
ard a young count. OF one o. Rome S
leading families, fell in love with her
They became Il Eagcd and tins was TO
have been the marriage month.
But the count was fck,e and fell a
VI Sim % the charms Of pretty dan
seuse in the Eden Music Han He
broke the engagement. There was no
scene when ne did SO. The mar
chIoness acted" but little. but she
thought a lot. Several weeks later q
new star appeared at the Eden. She
was more beautiful than any that had
ever appeared there and her dances
we're ravishing. To heighten the charm
she wore a mask. Immediately she be
came the rage. Scores Of giIded youths
sought introCuctions, but all were de-
MED. They lavished flowers and pres
ents on the woman, but II availed moth