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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Annie r, Peacock.

Mrs Annie F. Peacock, wife of Lau-
rcntus A. Peacock. died early yester-
day morning at her home, 81 High
holborn street of pneumonia, cOmpli-
Gated with heart trouble. Her age
was AZ years. She was born in Farm
inydale and was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Handy. ldr. Pea
cock, who is we'll known throughout
the city as cab driver and who Is
also a special police officer has the
sympathy of all his friends and ac-
uuaintances in his bereavement. His
two children, who have been Ill dur
ing tho sickness of his wife are much
better.
Mrs Peacock was prominent in the
work of the New England Order of
Protection and was n member Of Dan
forth Lodge of this city. A mother.
four sisters; Mrs. Fannie Brann OF
Farmingdale. Mrs. Emma Jewett of
this city, Mrs. Georgia Jennings of
Worcester, Mass, and Mrs. Hattie
Cappurn of Lancaster. Mass; a hus-
band. two daughters. Hattie. wife of
I.inwood Grover of this city. Clara
living at home. and q son, Clarence
also living at home, survive.
Funeral services will be held at : P
M Sunday from tho family residence
81 Highholborn street. Rev. Lang
don Quimby will ofticiate.
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REPEATED THANKS
From St. Cuthbert's Crew to Rescuers
Before Sailing for Home.

Boston, Feb. 6.-Twenty sailors Of
the steamer st. Cuthbert vino were
taken of their burning vessel by the
steamer Cymric and landed here yes
terday, left today for England on the
steamer Winifredian. The officers of
the St. Cuthbert will return by way OF
New York. in n few days. but Captain
John Lewis. who is still suffering from.
the severe burns received in an cxplo-
sion on his vessel, will not be in q
condition to be moved for several
weeks.
Seven other members of the crew of
the steamer st. Cuthbert are also in
local hospitals recovering from their
burns.
With the crew of the st. Cuthbert
which sailed today were four Russian
stowaways who were dcported by the
immigration officials.
All the departing sailors visited the
Cymric before sailing and again
thanked the officers and boats crew
that rescued them from a terrible
death last Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
ICE CUTTING OPERATIONS
have Commenced in the Vicinity Of
Bristol by American Ice Co.

Superintendent L. c. Ballard of the
American Ice Co. stated to a Journal
reporter yesterday that his company
had already commenced ice cutting in
the vicinity of Bristol. The work start
ed In with about ITS men and the ice
cut there is excellent in quality, with
q thickness Of from IS to IA inches.
Several of the fields on the Kenne-
bee are almost thick enough to begin
operations upon. Richmond, which is
likely to be the next place at which
the American Ice Co. will begin op-
erations, has ice of a thickness Of
about a foot and when it has thickened
up little more win be In excellent
shape for cutting.
a beginning will he made by the
United States government upon the
hauling Of rock at the jetties at South
Gardiner as soon as a government in
Spector arrives to superintend the
work at the Upper Sands and Lower
Sands shoal. When the recommended
lions of the survey Of 1906 are fully
carried out it will give to vessels pass
ing up river over 90 feet Of water at
every point, which will be of decided
advantage to the American Ice Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
GARDINER.
REPUBLICAN CITY CAUCUS.
Ne Contests Likely Except for Street
Commissioner.

Tie Republican city committee has is
sued its call for the city caucus to BE-
held in the Armory building on Bridge
street Tuesday. Feb Is. 1t will be what
Is known rs long caucus and the polls
will be open from $50 A. NJ. to 8 P. NJ At
thi 8 caucus candidates will be nominated
for mayor. city marshal and street COM
missioner.
That VIII C., Atkins, who has made an
excellent mayor. will be renominated for
a second term without opposition is gen.
orally conceded. The withdrawal of
Frank Andrews as a candidate for city
marshal appears to leave S. W. Cults
the only aspirant for the Office. But it
Is over the nomination for street commits
sioner that whatever fight there is will be
waged. For this position there are can
didates enough and to spare. The names
already mentioned in connection with the
office are the present incumbent. c. E.
Pickering. W. II. Holbrook, 4. E Clar-
ry, Fred E. Potter, who was a candidate
last year. and F. W. Blanchard.
A city committee of u members will
also be elected at this caucus. The city
committee is chosen once in two years
and this year there will be several va
cancies to be filled. One Of these is
caused by the death of the late Freeman
Patten.
Ward has issued call for it's caucus
to be held Friday evening, Feb q, and
so far this Is the only ward caucus which
has been called. 1t will be necessary,
however, to hold them all during the week
Of Feb. IS in order to allow the necessary
time for filing the nomination papers.
But little has been said as yet in regard
to candidates for aldermen and council
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

members of Sunday schools throughout
the United States and Canada.
Rev. DR.. George W. Truett Of Dallas.
Texas, will conduct quiet half hour
each forenoon. The report OF the lesson
committee which will be given by thu
secretary, DR.. A. r. Schauffier OF New
York. will be followed by addresses on
different phases Of the work Of the COM
mittee by Principal f.. I. Rexford Of
Montreal Pres W. Douglas Mckenzie OF
Hartford. Ct, and others. 1t Is expected
that three members Of the British Soc
ton of the lesson committee will he pres
ent.
The relation of the Sunday schools to
missions will tie one OF the leading toplca
considered by the convention. Amona
the speakers on this subject will DO Rev.
DR.. J. F. Goucher OF Baltimore
Other speakers will be Bishop c. b.
Galloway of Mississippi; Governor Glenn
of North Carolina; Former Governor W.
J. Northern Of Georgia; Booker r. Waahs
irston: President Z. II. Hughes Of Do
paw University. and Bishop W. M. Bell
Of California.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

1t was decided Thursday that next
years convention of the National
Canoe Association shall be held in Chic
cago. Charles S. Cary OF Hoopestown,
Ills. was elected president
Earl Ryan, aged % years. killed his
young wife, of whom he was insanely
jealous at their home in Colorado City.
Col, Wednesday night, by shooting
her. He then blew out his brains.
The handing down of the verdict in tho
case OF Lieutenant Genera, Stoessel, who
has been on trial for having surrendered
Port Arthur fortress to the Japanese, has
been postponed until Feb. 10 on account
Of the Illness Of the president OF the
court.
Hon. Arthur r. Trueman. Judge OF
probate for St. John, N. b., city and
county. died Unexpectedly at 1 A. N.
Friday at his home at st. John. He
hard beehs i'll with heart trouble but
had been improving lately. A widow
and six children survive. Judge True.
man was SO years old. In his active
career. he had been a school teacher,
school superintendent, chairman Of
school trustees, lawyer, court report.
Ell. judge of probate. grand master Of
the Masonic fraternity in New Bruno
wick. For years he was a law partner
of Hon. William Pugsley, now Cana
dian minister of public works. He
contested st. John in support Of tho
provincial government in 1892 but VIZ
defeated,
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The $4,000 damage suit brought by
Mrs. Malvina Reed of Summer street,
Auburn, against the l.. A. & w. Street
Ry. to hecover for a broken hip sus-
tanned through the alleged negligence
OF the defendant company, occupied
the whole of the afternoon at the
supreme court in Auburn. Wednesday.
The judges charge was given Thurs
day and at noon the jury returned a
verdict for the full amount. Notice
of an appeal was given.
Humphrey Johnson, a laborer about
10 years old and a well-known resi-
dent of Houlton, attempted suicide
Tuesday, ga5hing his throat with
saw 50 severely that his recovery is
considered very doubtful Mr.. John
son is married and has wife and four
children. He lives on Court street No
cause can be assigned for his rash act
as he was always known as a man of
cheerful disposition and comfortably
situated financially. He went to Houl-
ton two years ago from Sussex, N s.
Charles a. Atherton, one of the best
known residents and business men of
Houlton. died Feb. +, after brief Ill
ness. He was born and passed nearly
all Of his life in Houlton. For a num-
Der OF years he was a potato buyer for
Boston and New York parties About
three years ago he established livery
and boarding stable in Market square.
a business which he built up to a
marked success. He was about AZ
years old. A widow, who was Miss
Annie Parker, and two brothers
Ernest Anterior of Sherman and ROY
Anterior of Caribou, survive. He was
a member of the local Odd Fellows
and Elks lodges.
That a serious conflagration in the
very heart of the business district of
night hour, was due to the fortunate
visitation of Herbert S. Harris and
County Attorney Arthur II. Stetson to
the formers store while on their way
home Wednesday night. The store was
filled with smoke which arose from a
lively blaze in a barrel Of excelsior
under the main stairway The entire
fire department was called out and
led by Chief James H. Scott accom-
plishcd most efficient work After q
half hours continued work the all-out
signal was sounded. The principal
damage is To the floor and the possible
effect Of the smoke on the silver ware
Chief Scott places the blame on rats
which he believes must have dragged
matches To their bed In the excelsior
and by gnawing the brimstones set
fire to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Deqree Of Honor Election.

At the last regular meeting of Ken
nebec Lodge, D. Of H.. the following
officers were installed by Grand Dep
uty Sadie Metcalf Of Augusta:
Past Chief Of Honor-AIiss Jessie
Wing.
Chief Of Honor-Mrs. Martha Morr;-
SON.
L. of H-MrS. Nellie Robinson.
G. of C-Mrs. Lillian Blair
Recorder-Mrs. Ellen l. Rous.
Usher-Mrs. Susie Hayes.
Financier-W. f. Robinson.
Receiver-C II. Small.
Inside Watch-Mrs. Edith Kendall.
Outer Watch-Joseph Bell.
After the installation the officers
and members repaired to the banquet
hall, where an excellent menu was
served
There will be a regular meeting of
Kennebec Lodge. No. 10. Degree of
Honor. Friday evening. Feb. Z. The at
tendance of every member is desired as
business of Importance will come be-
fore the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Rev. F. A. Taylor of the Universalist
church in this place. who used the
single ring service. Only relatives OF
the bride and groom were present. A
wedding supper followed the ceremony.
The bride was daintily gowned in
white net lace over white silk
The bride is the daughter of Amos
NJ. Powers, who was a former resi-
dent of California. having lived at the
old home in West Pittsfield for the
past four years, and is a niece of Elk
Governor Llewellyn Powers. She is
well known in Pittsfleld. where sho
was graduated from NJ. C. l., class of
vi. For the past few years she has
been q successful teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seamey will reside in
Newport, where Mr.. Seamey is in
business. and the best wishes of many
friends will follow them to their new
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
OLD TIME HALLOWELL.
Random "reminiscences Of Happenings
Of Earlier Years.

II is Of interest to note that some
part of Water street in Hallowell
known as "Kennebec Row" was partly
built In 1911, but owing to the dis
turbances that arose in 1872 1t was not
completed until 1916. Some of the
original buildings in this venerable row
still stand. changed very little in a
century.
In the building now occupied by
Charles Spaulding was formerly
located the office of the American
Advocate. one of the old time news
papers of Maine. During the same
year that Maine was set off from
Massachusetts, 1920. Calvin Spaulding
started store in this block and his son.
Charles Spaulding. still has a store
here Mr. Spaulding is one Of the few
merchants left on the street that re-
member the old Hallowell. even as far
back as war times.
In a conversation with a journal
man Mr.. Spaulding told the story Of
the time that there came near being
bloodshed in Hallowell during the days
of the Civil war.
1T was during the year 1862 or 1863,
I forget which," said Mr.. Spauldng.
that there were fully 1000 soldiers
camped at Augusta.
One day a party of these recruits
cam" down hero and in some way got
into a row with the local boys. Some
OF the boys who We're home on a fuc-
Tough and who hated a recruit worse
than poison turned to and gave the
visitors a licking. That made the mon
from Augusta mad and they went back
swearing that they would return and
wipe up the earth with the Hallowell
contingent. The Augusta officers
heard these threats and tried to pacify
the soldiers. but to no avail. They
swore that they We're coming back and
lick those men anyway. that was all
there was to il.
The next day some 40 or 50 of them
came marching down from the Capital
and when they got to the foot of
Central street. Hallowell, the mayor
and city marshal met them. There are
no soldiers here, boys: you had better
go back. was the advice given. 1t was
true enough that there were no soldiers
in sight. for every man Jack was hid
ing. When the Augusta soldiers
marched back they turned and fired at
the railroad bridge After they had
gone along some of the people of the
town who had been hiding behind
barred doors and shattered windows,
came out of hiding and found that the
bridge showed that the soldiers rifles
were loaded with bullets. 1t was an
exciting day for Hallowell. and a very
narrow escape from bloodshed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
PITTSFIELD.

The game Of basketball played in
Union hall Wednesday evening, be-
tween the Belfast High team and the
team of NJ C. I. was fast and well
played game. The result was A to Is
in favor of NJ. c. L Between halves,
NJ C. I. I'd defeated Pittsfield Odds,
IL to 5 and the Oswego Club won from
Newport High. 10 to ). Next Satur-
day nights game to be played with
the Dover and FoXcroft, will he NJ. c.
Is final game for the season. The NJ.
c. l. team has done great work this
season having lost only one game, that
being he first game played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
RAYMOND Michaud.

Raymond Michaud died Wednesday at
the home of Blaine Emerson. No. Me-
chanic street. aged 56 years. He was born
in Presque Isle in 1852. He had been Il
resident OF this town for tho past five
years. Three daughters. Mrs. a. ]. LIB
by and Mrs Blaine Emerson of this
town, Mrs. Ellen Sosecler Of Waterville,
and Il son, Arthur of Augusta, survive.
Services were held at A. NJ. Thursday
ut St Mary's church and the remains
were taken to Augusta for interrlent, ac-
companied h Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Libby
and other relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

| raving like maniac and the officers
were compelled to drag him to jail.
Judge Hargis had been for years @
prominent figure in Kentucky in politi-
cal and criminal circles He figured
in the courts in the mountains for
years on account Of the murders Of
DR.. Cox. AttSkney Marcum and Jim"
Cockrill. Judse Hargis was the politi-
cal leader of the Democrats in the 10th
district and was the Boss Of Brethitt
county. For years his sway was not
opposed. but some years ago. Mr.. Mar
cum had the telnority to oppose Eargis
in 4 law case. From that date Mar
cum was a marked man.
Judge Hargis had been on trial at
various times for completely in the
murder Of James 3. Marcun. Jim
Cockrill and DIR. Cox, but was acquft-
ted on all the charges. He was re-
Gently forced to pay judgment Of
$4,000 to Mrs. Marcum in connection
with the death of her husband. The
Hargis- Cockrill feud out of which
grew the almost innumerable tragedies
with which Judge Hargis' name il
linked had its inception in political
contest The Hargis had long been
dominant in the county.
The trouble with the Cockrills arose
when the Cockrills opposed Hargis at
the polls The feeling was bitter when
one day Benjamin Hargis. a young
brother of Judge James Hargis. met
one of the Cockrill boys in q Blind"
tiger near Jackson. There was Gun
play" and Ccckrill killed Benjamin
Hargis.
In the fall of 1909 occurred the first
murder in the feud. DR.. Cox, tho
guardian of the Cockrill boys, was the
victim. DR.. Cox lived on the outskirts
of Jackson. He was called from his
home one night to answer profess
sional call. AS he entered his gate on
the way hone. ne was shot by assas-
sins concealed across the way. Az
forwards John Smith, John Abnes and
others of the alleged Hargis land OF
assassins, We're accused of tho crime,
and IN confession made by one Of
them they asserted that Judge Harg1s
hired them to kill DR.. Cox.
The next to fall was Jim" Cockrill.
the town marshal. But shortly after.
the murder of Cockrill. when interest
had been aroused James B. Marcum,
the attorney for the Cockrill boys.
created a tremendous sensation by
publicly declaring that he was q
| Marked man" and that he had been
doomed by the Hargis clan.
One morning in May. five years ago,
Marcum went to the court house In
Jackson to transact some business. He
was standing at the door of the court
house. talking to Capt. Even, when
shot rang out. Marcum staggered
from the steps and fell, dying. but tho
assassin stepped UP, and to make sure,
shot hin. again through the back Of
the head. The assassin was Curt"
Jet. the wild dog" who has since
confessed his part in this tragedy. and
who was accused Of other murders
He and Tom White are now serving
life sentences in the penitentiary.
Judge Hargis will be buried In q
casket. which he himself purchased
about a month ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
THE ST. cUTHsERT SIGHTED.
Ablaze from Stem to Stern and Be.
You'd All Hope Of Saving.

New York, Feb. 6.-The hulk OF the
steamer st. Cuthbert which was burn
ed off Cape Sable with the loss Of a
dozen lives was sighted about A. NJ,
last Tuesday by the steamer Statenden
which arrived here today. The wreck
was wrapped in flames from stem 70
stern. The Statenden determined that
nothing could be done and then pro-
ceeded At that time the St. CuthbeFt
was about so miles southeast OF Cape
Sable.
The Statenden had an extremely
rough passage.
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FAIRFIELD.
Eureka Lodge installation.

The recently elected officers of Eureka
Loyal Orange Lodge. No. 4i6. were In
stalled last evening by Past Master +. T.
Brown. assisted by his staff.
Worthy naster-A. H. Clark.
Deputy masters. +. Emerson.
Foreman of committee-C. L. Brown.
Recording sccretaly-Percy Brown.
Trcasurcr-A. L. Hatch.
Financial secretary-E. G. Clark.
Chaplain-Robert Good.
Director Of ceremonieS-John Iosfcrd
Inside tyler-EGgar Mitchell.
Outside tyler-James Donihee.
Following the installation. which was
witnessed by large number of the mem
bers of the lodge and by many members
of the Ladies Loyal Lodge. Star OF the
East, No. 1871, cake. coffee and fruit were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
WINTHROP CENTER

The Winthrop Center Brass Band
went to East Monmouth and passed
Wednesday evening with Leroy Ma
comber. They We're conveyed in one
Of Elwood Bailey's large teams, driv-
en- by Pedro Libby, &c musicians, and
a right Jolly party. The evening was
passed in rendering some very fine
music. Cocoa, cake and cornhalls were
served and at Il late hour the party
returned home, all feeling they had
passed very pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

A number OF the young people of
this place Will give concert at Wayne
Saturday night. The entertainment will
consist of piano solos by Miss Bertha
Lothrop. vocal solo. Love Me and
the World Is Nine" by Miss Clara
Maxwell; recitatons by Ethyl Kimball
and Agnes Parrish. and will conclude
with the farce. DIR Cureau," which
was presented at the Grange hall las,
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Lafayette Scuthard was arrested in
Norridgewock last Saturday on an indict-
ment found against him by the grand
jury at the September term of court as a
common seller He WIS at that time Il
clerk for his brother in the Norridge-
wocll Inn, ard disappeared when it was
known that he had been indicted He
was unprecedented by Deputy Sheriff J. A.
Goodrich of this town. Bonds were fur
nishcd for his appearance at the March
term Of court by his brother. Fred Z.
Southland, and Frank Thompson of this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

There is 4 movement on foot to
nave the insurance rates in this city
reduced. Messrs. c. E. Downing and
r. II. Bodwell of Augusta, commit
tee appointed by the Southern Kenne-
bee County Board of Fire Insurance
AdJusters. conferred with the chief en-
giieer and members of the city gov
eminent Monday evening regarding
this Dlan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
TRIENNiAL CONVENTION
Of international S. S. Association June
1875 st Louisville.

Boston, Feb. chairman W. n. Harris
horn of the program committee of the In
Sunday School Association to-
day announced that the tentative pro-
gram for the 18th triennial convention of
the association to be held in Louisville
Ky, June 1s-23, has been practically com.
pleted. Nearly 800 regular delegates will
attend the convention and it is expected
that they will be accompanied by many
hundreds OF officers and teachers and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Reception rendered VIM. Horn.

A party numbering about T people
gathered at the home of William Horn
on Maple street Wednesday evening and
rendered him a genuine Surprise party.
the event being birthday anniversary.
The evening was passed with selections
on the sraphophone and readings by
several of the party. A beautiful buffalo
robe was presented Mr.. Horn by Geo. W.