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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

The ninety-frst annual meeting of
the Morris County Bible Society will
be held in the Ogden Memorial Church
of Chatham on Tuesday, June9. Rev.
John Wesley Morgan will preach on
1.-THE Word of Power" Addresses
will be made by Rev. G. S. Hoyt, on
+" The Bible and Christian Conscious
ness - Rev. John A. Cortright, on
1.-The Word, Spirit and Life" and
Rev. Alexander MacColl, on "The
Bible In Modern Life y
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

The track department. Of the Lacka-
wanna has sent out notices to the
track foreman that medals and cash
prizes have been offered for the first
and second best sections of track on
the division. Inspections to be made
in November. Particular attention
win be paid the alignment of the tracks
and condition of the roadbed, but gen
eral neatness, care Of cuts, ETC., IS to
share in-the percentages.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

Baltimore, June 2.--The time honor
ed title presiding elder was abolish
ed by the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church by the
adoption of minority report from the
revision committee recommending that
the name be changed to district su>
perintendent."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
viii Approve Of Roosevelt.

Washington, June 2.-There will be
no lukewarm Endorsement Of President
Roosevelt and his policies in the Re-
publican national platform if the wish
es of Secretary Taft and his friends
have potency in the framing OF that
document This much was made
known after the first of a series of
conferences to be held with the secre-
tary of war on the subject of the plat
form.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

If one suffers from soft, fiabby gums
great care must be taken or the teeth
will loosen and eventually fall out.
Rinsing with limewater is ahelpful
for this condition; also. by way of pre-
caution, one should make a habit Of
chewing once or twice day such
plants as cress or sorrel. which are
antiscorbutic in their nature.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
Morris Circuit Court.
Daniel NJ Is Merchant on Contract

vs.. Tttaoh,r,ov,.
Parmly S. Clapp. In A'sacnmens.
Notice Is hereby given that writ of at
tachment at the suit of Daniel M. MerA
chant against the rights and credits.
monies and effects, goods and chattels.
lands ard tenements of Parmly S. Clapp,
nor resident debtor for the sum OF four
hundred and sixty dollars issued out of
said court on the Twenty fifth day of April,
A. d. nineteen hundred and eight and re-
turned into court duly executed by the
Sheriff of the County of Morris, in the
State of New Jersey, on the Twenty ninth
day of April, nineteen hundred and eight.
Dated May 6, 1908.
DANIEL s. VOORHEES,, Clerk
NATHANIEL G. Toms, Attorney. 8 5
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

ing, which is the best days record ever
made by a transatlantic steamship.
During her last trip west the Cunar-
der disabled propeller blade, and she
sailed from here under three propellers.
There was no time for repairs at Liv-
erpool, and maritime sharps did not
believe that the Mauretania would be
able to write any new records in her
log on this trip.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

Motor cyclists made one trip through
Morristown early on Saturday morn
ing In the endurance test announced
for that day, but the rain caused the
managers Of the event TO cali it off,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
OCEAN RECORD BROKEN.
Mauretania Makes Best Time Over
Westward Course.

New York, June 2-The Cunard liner
Mauretania has broken the record over
the long course from Queenstown to
this port, covering the distance in a
days 20 hours Is minutes, with an
average speed of 24.S6 knots. The Maui
retania's record is seven minutes better
than the high record held by her sister
ship, the Lusitania.
The Mauretania's log shows that she
made 635 knots in her last days steam
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
The Housekeeping Bride.

s.Mary, this milk isn't fresh. Is there
any ice in the refrigerator
Eyes, George, but ! don't think it's
the fault Of the milk The ice didn't
look just fresh to me" CLEVELAND
Plain Dealer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
More Important.

Mrs. Savemm-I see that soap was
discovered over 5000 years ago.
Mr. Savemm-And how long after
that did woman discover the wrappers
were valuable ?-P Puck.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

"Have you availed yourself of the
privilege Of leap Year,"
''No," answered Miss Cayenne. 81
don't care to have man tell me he
win be a brother to me" Washington
Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
Where He Stands.

HE admits" said Dudley, THAT al
his thoughts are for business, but he
says he always tries to keep on the
right side of the church"
eyes; but his idea of the right side is
the outside. "-Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

"Did you say the prisoner hit the
plaintiff between the courthouse and
postof1ice?"
"No, / didn't. l said he hit him be
tween the eyes, Baltimore American.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS oEcANDIDATEs

In accordance with the suggestion
of some of his friends Hon. John M.
Mills has sent the following letter TO
members of the local Republican COM
mittees throughout the county
Morristown, N. j., May l6, 1908
MY DEAR SIR -
| intend to be a candidate, at the
September primaries, for the NOM ma
tion Of County Clerk, and l am taxing
this method of interesting my frlenGs,
and soliciting their support
Tt is. Of course, early for anythlng
more than a mere statement UflaG 1
intend to stand for the nomination.
When the proper time arrives | VIII
be pleased to have yoar support, ana
hope to see you personally in the mead
time.
Yours very truly,
JOHN NJ. MILLS.
r. Bertram Mott announces his can
didacy as follows
Rockaway, N. j., May 27, 1908.
10 THE REPUBLICAN, v oTERs OF NOR
RIs COUNTY =
| announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination of County Clerk
on the Republican ticket at the
direct primary to be held in each OF
the forty-seyen election districts of
Morris County on Sept. D., 1908, and L
respectfully ask for your support.
ELIAS BERTRAM MOTT.
William H. Thompson also announ-
ces his candidacy
NORRIS PLAINS, May 2T, 1907.
To THE VOTERS OF MORRIS COUNTY:
/ respectfully present myself as a
candidate of the Republican party, at
the ensuing primaries, for the nomin-
alton for County Clerk, and ask for the
support OF the Republican voters.
WILLIAM FL. THOMPSON.
These are plain direct statements,
setting the men squarely before the
public as candidates for the position
of County Clerk.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
Out Of SIGHT.

Landlady - You can't pay today?
Why, / thought you said the ghost
would walk.
Tragedian (gloomily)-I thought so,
but it looks as though the ghost took
an airship. Detroit Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

SAVE YOUR OLD CARPETS We make
handsome reversible rugs ous of them.
The New Jersay Rug co.. Hackenaack. NJ.
]. Women agents can earn good money.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
EGGS roR MATCHING

From my prize-winning Silver Wyan-
dottes-6 first prizes and special this
season. 81 90 per setting. Judson A
Davis, Morristown, N. J..
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

Columbia University has conferred
the honorary degree OF Doctor Of Law
on Vice Chancellor Frederick William
Stevens.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

Labelle Mo-, June 2.-Albert McMil-
lin, farmer. murdered his wife and
two small children and then committed
suicide.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
Had to Include the Money.

Nan--I don't see why Miss Mugley
should want to marry him with all her
money.
Dick-I guess she had to. don't be-
lieve he'd have taken her without it,
Philadelphia Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02
MINATED

To look after our interest IN Morris
and adjacent counties. Salary Oh
Commission. Address The Harvey
Oil Co.. Cleveland. Ohio. M
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

Tells Story experimenting Alibi Sworn
to by Other Witnesses-ExpIains De-
lay In identifying His Wife's Body
In Harrison Moreue.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-06-02

These are plain direct statements,
setting the men squarely before the
public as candidates for the position
of County Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

ly did not feel drains upon his vital
itv which would have Frustrated
weaker men. Weights We're gossamer
to him which were lead to others.
He constantly showed that almost
infalible sign of greatness--the poW@"
of being pleased with simple things.
He liked to stroll through the woods
or along the roads he had known all
his life, watching the birds Of which
he made a special study, observing the
shifting effects of light and shade the
color of the sky, the tickle forms "f
the changing clouds and the scarlet
Splcndors Of the sunset, on some
rocky hilltop. or under u forest tree
he could sit long and happily. talking
and looking about him. His interest in
flowers and all growing things was q
part of this habit Of mind.
He loved animals as few love them;
and he received from them tho reward
of the loving-lovc. His fondness for
cats. Of which he seldom had less than
seven or eight about the mouse, used
to be q standing jest among MS &C
uuaintances: and his dogs were his
brothers. Wherever ne went &c made
all beasts his friends; and ne would
boast laughinsly that he knew every
cat, dog an, BABY for miles out along
certain roads from Augusta.
For children loved and trusted INN,
too There arc many e them who
will miss the tall. white haired man
who pettcd them and jollfd them and
knew them by their names.
1t was 50 that he went about his
world. q cordial and friendly man. iull
of banter and laughter, standing not
at all on the dignity none could better
assume when it was nccded-DetfaN-
ing not at all any consciousness OF be-
ing. as he was, the intellectual su-
peror of almost every one he meta
jovial giant, joyous as Schoo!boH
Yes as a Schoolhoy. For tins lcgal
athlete, this SURPRISING advocate, tins
mighty man of business, kept hidden
underneath all his learning. all his
culture. all his accumulated i'm
mcnsity Of experience, the honest heart
of Il boy. fond Of the things of earth
and air and Sky and sea as q boy is
fond Of them, and able to taste. IS q
boy tastes. the fresh favors Of that
evening ana that morning which are
ever the first day of creation While
hoyhood lasts.
Not many knew him thus-but thus
those that knew him knew the real,
the best Orvillc Baker; and, having
thus known him, they can never
without a thought Of their lost com
raGc look out at all nc used 10 look
at once, but viii never look at with
them any more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

"A small crew of carpenters was at
work replacing some of the plankMg
in the platform of the Maine Central
railroad station Tuesday afternoon.
The necessity of the work caused a
railroad man to remark on the rapid
ity with which a platform, made of the
choicest hard wood, will wear out. OF
course the thing that does it is the
constant tramp of hundreds OF feet
and the not too gentle usage which
the planks receive beneath the weight
Of the heavily loaded trucks winter
and summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Among the plays that is to show in
Augusta soon is the Charles *. Har-
ris CO., and when the advance agent
of the company appeared in this clty
Tuesday he proved to be William NJ:
Harris, Bowdoin. 'O9, brother or
Charles K Harris. the leading man OF
the company. Harris made q num-
Der of pleasant calls on college friends
in town. At college he was very popu-
lar, being prominent as an athlcte
and also as a member of the debating
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
ROM e.

q. f. Charles intends to put line
of boarding camps the coming sea
son All camps are filled and but very
few people are going away.
VIM ID. Tuttle of Waltham, are Wis
iting relatives in town.
Mrs. NJ l.. Mosher, Mrs. M. Cutler
and Mrs Nellie Stevens Of Waterville
are visiting Hartley Estes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Many persons remarked yesterday
the rapdity with which the grass has
grown on the Augusta House lawn.
The grass is not only up, but is on an
even growth over almost the entire
extent of the lawn, which promises to
present very fine appearance soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

The Superior court will come in on
Tuesday, September 1, at which time
the docket will be called and cases will
be assigned for trial. The grand and
traverse juries have been ordered to
report on Tuesday. September IS,
when the trial of the civil docket will
commence The coming session gives
promise of being a busy one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

All members of the kennepec
County bar are requested TO meet dt
the court house at P. M. today Tor
tho purpose of attending the funeral OF
the late Orville d. Baker IN pouH'
At a meeting of the association Moh-
day forenoon at 10 o'clock. a COM
mittee consisting Of Hon Charles +.
Johnson of Waterville, Hon Herbert
NJ Heath and NJ. S. Holway OF Au-
gusta. Unsupported to prepare res
olutions on the death of the late az
torney. and these resolutions VIII De
presented at the october term OF the
Supreme court. at which Time
memorial exercises will be held IN
memory of the late Lendall Titcomb,
the late Judge Albert l. Andrews, ana
the late Hon Orville d. Baker. Al the
funeral to be held at the Congrega-
tional church at 100 O'Clock today
each of the organizations with when
the deceased was connected. will At
tend in body. and there will be
large attendance of the members OF
the bar and other Maine attorneys and
nearly all the judges of the Supreme
court of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

in the Augusta municipal court
Tuesday morning William Hanlon and
John Williams, Togus veteran. plead
ed guilty to intoxication. Williams
was released and Hanlon was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 81 and costs, or
in default of payment of fine and costs,
IL days in Jail. He was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

The question of disseminating a
stretch of road in the town OF Read
field on the petition of resident of
that town. was before the county COM
missioners Tuesday, and after hearing
the petition in the county commits
sioners' court in this city. the COM
missioners and parties interested went
to Readfield in the afternoon to view
the road in question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
Paul S Wentworth, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
S. Pond. and Charles j. Farwell.
chauffeur, passed through the city
from Waterville on their way to Port
land. Monday. The parties reside in
Boston, and are on their return home
from a two months trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

The following birth has been re-
corded at the Office of the city clerk:
To Edgar H. and Clara B. (Price)
Sleeves, on August is. at Augusta, a
daughter, Eveline Louise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Harold E. Jennings, who was re-
Gently called to Fairfield by the death
of a relative. has returned to his du-
ties with the Kennebec Light e Heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

The weighing machine at the Maine
Central station was out OF order,
Tuesday. and the fact was at once
taken advantage of by number OF
Youngsters When in running order
the machine locks itself after each per-
son is weighed and the hand Will not
drop back to zero or move ahead WIN
added weight until after the last ounce
of weight is removed. nor weigh AGAIN
until another cent is dropped in. But
Yesterday. the machine being slightly
out of order, it was only necessary I"
keep a slight pressure on the foot
plate after dropping in cent. when
one after another could learn their
weight In this manenr. for a single
cent, put in by the first boy, nm
Der of kids SILENTLY stole weigh, or
at least got one at bargain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

President William Dewitt Hyde Of
Bowdoin was a passenger on the at
ternoon Pullman train west, Tuesday
afternoon, on his way. to Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Repairs are being made to the Elec-
trio Railroad road bed on Water street,
opposite the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

A dress suit case that was covered
with a rich assortment of foreign Ia
bels was one of the things which at
tracted attention at the Maine Cen
tral station Monday morning the
public is aware that these souvenirs
may be purchased outright at SO much
, dozen oc firms in Chicago ami else
where who make speciality of such
things. but there was no doubling the
commences of the labels on this par
ticllar suit case. A part of the Ia
bells had been actually worn Off, put
from, those which remained the evil
dence went to show that the owner
rad Travelled very extensively in Italy.
had seen something of Germany ana
had not sighted France, While Eng
fish hotels and transportation c"npa-
MES had been literally patron'zea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

A large number went to Bath Tues
day morning to be present on the big
day Of the celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

A three inch service meter has been
installed in the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

certainly was an orator, q true orator,
of whom his city and his State have
been and will be justly proud.
He wrn his fame as q scholar
a lawyer an advocate and an
partly by opportunities vigor-
ously grasred but mainly by I'M
firing industry. His capacity for con-
centration was a Gift. Few men could
50 readily absorb Il new and difficult
problem as he. Often apparently
whipped i'll Il cause, he would reform
his lines and come to the attack with
a courage that snatched victory out
of the jaws Of defeat. When he worked
he worked. lie believed that work
was the price of all success. The
royal English that often entranced his
hearers was not always born Of a
night, but was more often the harvest
of years of study ana Of toll. Such
men deserve the fame they leave. Or
vile ID. Baker will go down the his
tory of this State as a man great in
whatever he undertook in life because
he deserved to be great. We know
that after death culogy is apt to take
on the garb of fulsomeneSS. But his
rivals said of him living what we now
say of him dead They studied him to
measure him. They had to study him
to meet him. We but repeat the trib-
utes often given him in the fulness o!
his strength, tributes from lawyers t,
outside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Honore Beaudet is having improve
ments installed in his house, Kendall
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
NORTH WINDSOR.

There will be a preaching service at
the Baptist church next Sunday at
1890 A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO: 9 P. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
. o'clock
r. H. HOXIE. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

eosE OF SHARON CHAPTER. o. e.
a stated meetings the first Wednesday
hers sotourning in the city are invited to
attend. ,, ~
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec
m.W-f-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

oETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, F. &
NJ stated communication at Masonic
11remple the first Monday evening in each
1nnnth at 100 o'clock. All sojourning
hrethren cordially invited.
WILLIS E. SWIFT, w. NJ
CHAS. d. WHITE, w. NJ.
m-w-stf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

r. 3. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE
M 81. o. @. F. meets in I. O. O. F.
hail the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
Of each month at 8 o'clock.
SApfE n n T Mpt Nf1ir Rec &c Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, No-70, REGULAR
raetiYg Friday evenings at o'clock.
G. A. FREEMAN, N. G..
q. f. WESTON. Sec.
JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-01-01

too, had seen. Just above Red Sander
sons temple and extending from tina
forehead up into the hair was an ugly
scar-not like that left by cut, but
as if the flesh might have been deem.
ly bruised by some blunt weapon.
Mary! How pale you are!" cried
Louise, in alarm.
I'm haunted by that man." she
continued, biting her lip to keep from
crying out against the terrors of this
country. He's always showing up in
unexpected places. / shall die if
ever meet him alone"
You need not be afraid" said Cor
don, speaking quietly from his place
at her side. Louise flashed him a
swift, bewildering smile of gratitude
Under this cover the young ranch
man comforted Mary, whom the
others had temporarily forgotten, with
long, carressing look from his hand
some eyes that was pledge of tire
less vigilance and an unforgetting
watchfulness of future protection.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-01-01

hand that serves it. Kings and po-
tentates could ask no better. Louise,
dear child, l am fond of you and
hope you will never go back east"
Thank you, Uncle Hammond" said
Louise, who knew that an amusing
thought was seeping through this dec
laration of affection. Il am sorry to
give you heartache, but | am 60
ing back to Gods country some day,
nevertheless.
Maybe so-maybe not" said the
Judge. Mrs. Higgins, my good wom-
an, how is our friend, the canker-
worm, coming on these days?"
"Canker-worm? repeated Mrs Hig-
gins. "Meanin, your honor"
Just what l superintendent
Isn't he the worm gnawing in discon-
tent at the very core of the fair fruit
of established order and peace in the
COW country"
"T-I-don't understand, your hon
or" faltered the woman in great trepi.
dalton. Would his honor consider her
hopeless stupid? But what was the
man talking about? Louise looked up.
flush of color staining her cheeks
Maybe tire-brand would suit you
better, madame? My young friend,
the fire-brand, resumed the Judge,
rising. That is good-fre brand. Is
he not melting the populace to open
rebellion, false doctrine and schism"
Is it not because of him that roofs are