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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, May ~.
FI.OJR-Unchanged; spring patents
5.6Gii6.00
CORN-Firm; No. 8 yellow S4GS41a.
OATS-Unchanged; No. clipped white
62.
'HAY-Dun; choice 2l5O@22OO.
Null FEED-Quiet.
SPRING BRAN-2SG012S.5 50.
MIXED FEEDS. 756p3O5O.
PORK-Quet; medium 11.75G1S50.
LARD-Higher; 1Ha
BEEF-F'irm: whole cattle 1G0101a.
LAMBS-Firm; spring 121a@14.
NEALS-F'irm; 11G12.
BtTrER-Firmer; northern "a.
CHEESE-Steady; York state 15G15R.
realistically; choice 21@22; western Is
619l2.
APPLES-Dull: No. Baldwins 1.75Gf2.00.
POTATOES-Qu Maine white $3.50
SUGAR-Steady on a basis of so for
glanulated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
New York Cotton Market.

New York, May -.
SPOT closed quiet 10 points lower. Mid
ding uplands 1890; do. gulf Ills. Sales
none.
Galveston steady, II SIG; Charleston
eams @ ste! eteadV MepS psis Ss$"a AK steady IL
Net receipts for four days 2S.e?6.
Exports to Great Britain 1863; to France
5643: to the continent y 522.
Stock 4l9799
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. May 10.
CATTLE-Receipts 2OoO; market steady;
steers 500I7.25.
HOGS-Receipts estimated about 10000;
market strong to q shade higher: choice
heavy shipping 545N5.52R
SHEEP-ReceiptS estimated about 10
600; market duh and weak: sheep 400
s.; lambs 5.5067.00 yearlings 5.2505..3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20

From Chicago the distance to Hong
Kong is. via New York and Suez,
12.522 miles: via San Francisco, S,365
miles; via New Orleans and Panama,
11,742 miles, and via Tehauntepec, TO-
229 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20

There have been coined $50000,O ,OoG
worth Of double eagles ($20) and $12,-
600, 900 worth of eagles ($10) without
the motto, and the coinage is continu-
ing and will until the bill restoring the
motto becomes a law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20


the hotel during the summer.
At the meeting of the North Troy
Reading Club which was held at the
home of George Woods Friday eve-
ming, 81 partook of the bountiful re-
past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. E. Bagley of Pitts
field We're guests of Mr. and Mrs I.
w. HaWes Saturday and Sunday.
The many friends of Hon. Lorenzo
Garcclon will be grieved to learn that
he has had a relapse and is again
confined to the bed.
TROY.
Mrs. Rowena Clarey has gone to
Waterville for a visit of a few weeks
with her sister.
Mrs. NJ. r. Leathers, who has been
passing the winter in Bilerica, Mass
returned on Monday to her summer
home at Troy Corner.
David Piper and Frank Piper passed
last week in Rockland, where they
will probably purchase a place for a
future home.
Albert Rollins was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. T. Dodge took a business
trim to Pittslield Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Shaw were in
Plttsfield on Thursday.
The Sunshine Society met with Mrs
A. G.. Myrck on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Seavey OF
Broc!lton, Mass, are passing thel1
vacation with friends in town.
Mrs. Marian Rich of Hampden is the
guest of Mrs. NJ. r. Ferguson
CENTER MoNTVILLE.
While Mrs. w. J. Bean with her
Youngest daughter Una, and MISS
Grace Foster, We're out driving Friday
the horse became unmanageable, and
all were thrown out. Mrs. Bean re-
ceived serious injuries about her head
and one arm Miss Foster and the
little girl were not badly nurt. Doctor
Pearson, of Morrill, is attending Mrs,
Bean.
Geo. A. Palmer, of Liberty, is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Clara &. Palmer.
Mrs Charles Foster, of Portland
Ore, is visiting Mrs. Il. Fl. Foster
Miss Rena Poland was q recent
guest Of Miss Christie Knowlton OF
Freedom.
Bert Wentworth, of Brooks, was in
town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Darby of Bel
fast. with their son, Kari, are at l.. i
Fosters.
FREEDOM.
The funeral of Charles VOse was
held at the church at Knox, May 10.
Mr.. Vose was veteran of the civil
War and was held in high esteem by
all who knew him.
rrba A A AS met at the home of
Mrs George Bryant Friday evening
Nav Is. The attendance was unusual
" large and a very pleasant evening
was passed. Emerson and his works
were discussed
Seth Banton recently purchased
house of Stratton Brothers of Albion.
Miss Flora Farnham of Thorndike Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Wiliare
Sparrow.
A box social was held at G. A. K
hall Wednesday evening, May - p9
the students Oh TItSuoli ttSelN>iiAS'
Mrs. M. NJ Small and little daughter
of Branch Mills passed Saturday at the
home Of Mrs. Susan Flye.
Memorial services will be held IN the
| Congregational church here SUNDAY
Nav "a. The church will Oe re-opened
then. Extensive repairs have peer
made. and it is now an edifice of which
all are justly proud
The boys of the Academy won the
game played with Hampden Academy
| May Is, with score, 12-l; toe follow
ing day they won from Old Town High
| as The second team defeated ALBION
High. May 16, with g score Of 1-6.
The Rathhcnc sisters save a supper
70 the X. P's. Tuesday evening. Ma!
IL, which was greatly enjoyed by all.
LINCOLN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
BOWDOiN.

Fred Strout who recently sold his
farm here moved to Durham Monday.
George Frost of Lisbon was in
town Monday on business.
Fred Roberts and Albert Curtis are
hauling hay from the Hall farm at
West Bowdon to Lisbon Falls Tor
Shipment
Frank Small was in this section
this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hall announce
that the marriage of their son. Alton
Elroy, to Blanche Sawyer will occur
Saturday, May %.
Mr.. and Mrs A. p. Small of West
Bowdoin were in this section yester-
day.
Mrs. Fannie Marshall, superinten-
dent of the schools, visited the schools
in this section Monday.
Mrs. Susan Carr is so much I'M
proved in health as to be able to go
out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
WALDOBORO.

Ozro D. Castner, judge of probate for
Lincoln county, died at his home on
Main street, Friday evening, after a
brief illness Of four days of acute
Rrights disease Mr.. Castner was a
ora duate of Bowdoin College and has
practised law in his native town for
a number of years. He was 80 years
old One sister, Mrs. J. T. Sanborn
of Woodford's survives, who has the
sympathy of the community.
Miss Mertie Benner underwent an
oneration for appendicitis at the
hospital in Portland yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Genthner has re-
turned from a trip to Boston, New
york and Washington, D. c. She re-
ports a fine time.
Invitations are out to the wedding
of Nolscn C. Austin of Waldoboro ana
Miss Edith Elson of Woburn, Mass
which takes place June first. Ihey
.ro to he at home after July first in
Waldoboro.
Charles Keizer Post will attend
services at the Baptist church, May "a
Sermon by the pastor
Mrs. Clarissa Wilson is visiting her
sister at East Waldoboro.
c. T. Miller is writing a hosiery or
Waldoboro.
Burton Flanders is home from
Baltimore where he is attending the
dental college.
DR.. and Mrs. j. T. Sanborn of Wood
ford's have been in town this week.
called by the sickness and death OF
Mrs. Sanborn's brother, Judge Castner.
Mrs Dora York and daughter Grace
will attend the meeting of the Grand
Chapter o. E. S. at Portland thls
week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
LINCOLN.
DRESDEN MILLS.

Ernest Pushard of South Gardiner
called on friends here Saturday.
Sanford Stilphen is working tor Mr'
Dtmaz. who is doing some extensive
farming this spring.
The fishmans lantern is still seen on
the river. A large number of a'eWiVes
are being brought in but the saad are
not as plentiful as in past years.
NJ. E. Mayors passed Sunday at her
home.
w. f. Cate was in Wiscassett on
county business Saturday.
The students of Bridge academy
gave a sunrise party at the nome Oh
Miss Jennie Hawthorne in honor Oh
their teacher Mr.. Lord. They present
cd him with a silk umbrella. Those
who attended report a very enjoyable
evening. music and games were IN
dulged in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20
New York Money Market.

NtW ok, N.N II.
Prime mercantile paper 312M4 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at 4S7.25 for
demand and at 4S5.15 for G0-day bills.
, Commercial bills 44A.
Far silver 52K.
Mexican dollars Al.
Governmtn mt bonds steady.
Railroad bonds irregular.
MnueY on call e2SN at 1M1I per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20

The rate of production of gold is ap-
million dollars day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20

.ss9oaiv sso,s - Sra
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-20

EGGS-Firln; at market. cases included
I4hN%: firsts 151A; primo frsts 1fh.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06

useful afterwards will be reason for recommend
Ing It.
Two other bridal dresses are shown from which
it may be possible to CLEAN some ideas One is made
beautiful swiss embroidery. using three founces
for the skirt and the embroidery Is used In
fashioning the waist soft sash girdle OF silk
the joining of the upper lower parts. This
dress Is also useful for many other times
dry cleaned or laundered The third is of softest
satin with simple drapery of mousseline
with narrow embroidered edge. While three
designs shown have and lower parts made
separately and Joined, the effect every instance
the princesse order.
If veil is to be worn there nothing prettier
than tulle as it falls softly and lightly. Still
other word on the subject of the wedding gown. II
the three suggested are elaborate, simply
batste. muslin or wash net could be at
tractive1y made.
Neither the plain tailor made costume nor the more
dressy suit should be bought just 1t will
better to wait until the winter has nassed in order
to learn IL any radical changes introduced,
although there is much doubt that those
which are designed in modified directore style,
with close fitting skirts and three quarters length
coats, finished with large double in satin and
cloth. high turnover collars. generous supply
large satin covered buttons and simulated button holes
made also in satin will be the effective Tailor
made coats and skirts kind enjoying
derful vogue carried navy serge and in dark
blue cloth other wooden fabrics trimmed with
black SILK braid, in mixture Of wide and the
rowest OF soutache braiding, and arranged with
satin adornments
Plenty of variety is provided in the of these
navy blue gowns by introduction of waistcoats
in the most delightful world brocades, pow
dered perhaps with tiny pink rosebuds back
ground OF pale cream moire, ruled with fine line
OF turquoise blue satin and bordered with dull gold
gallon Other waistcoats In plain emerald
satin are quite smart too, with these dark blue
gowns especially when the effect is softened by q
cascaded 1abot of ivory white net finished round the
throat with band black satin ribbon borderei
along the top with frl of white net and
tied In front In straight formal bow.
A thoroughly good style is shown which
would not be too difficult for home manufacture and
IT is safe to say 1t will be out OF style when
spring comes 1t would be effective made In gray or
dark blue, bound with black satin and the buttons
should be wooden molds covered with the satin
Two attractive blouses illustrated this page.
either of which would look well with the suit They
should match 1t in color the material may either
be crepe de chine silk mousseline. The one with
the fancffuly shaped difficult as 1t looks
The shape OF the yoke traced the blouse pat
term first pinning the together then cut
this out OF some old muslin CLOTH allowing the cloth to
above the neck 90 az to tho collar. Try
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adapted for expensive inexpensive gowns The
with the high waisted long plain skirt Is diff
hcult copy. One Of the patterns will
and with 1t will pattern OF ntted bonsd
girde part. which the OF the skirt is fastened
yelling, voile. silk would make up beautiful
ly If the material chosen Is old nuns veil
Ing the skirt is made of that. and deep facing OF
material a soft taffeta satin should put
on and hemmed visibly by hand The girdle made
the skirt attached to 1t the top then
the bodice made and fastened to the top OF the
girdle also. The bodice has the main part OF the
Yelling the woke is OF soft howered silk.
tucked in pin tucks. hve-eighths Of an inch apart
In the back this yoke a short square and the
colors from delicate pink to an old rose shade
in the flowers which also show touch of green
AS can be seen "v y shaped net also OF the
silk the yoke IN the front Then there Is
softly folded piece liberty satin nearly match
ing yelling is possible and which outlines vest
and yoke and on the edge Of this is fancy braid or
galloon one-half inches wide The SASH which
Is liberty satin. where bodice and skirt Join
and clever arrangement is shown where 1t comes
through the bottom. between the galoon and yoke
and the bottom Of the yoke. finishing in long
tasseled at the left OF the front. The sleeves
be half or full length
The other gown shows skirt with
tucked panel right side. reaching the full
length A piece of the dress material is tucked
attached to foundation skirt, then the outside
skirt is made and put on This also Is cut from
circular pattern and the trimming consists OF bias
bands The bodice should have boned lining. then
the lace and the lining cut away under
meath then the outside is made and set nrst max
and fitting IN the long sleeves 1nlS Doolce could
be made elaborate by the addition Of fancy
vest below yoke. and by braiding the shoulder
caps and sleeves.
A favorite form of fancy work Just for
girl has time and inclination is embroidered
founce the silk lingerie skirt. 1t Is just the
thing for the bride to who her trousseau
early Embroidered ruling, panel,
practical it Is dainty 1t would be fascinating
and difficult task to make your own wedding
petticoat thereby achieve quite a saving In frs
cost. good pattern is the first essential. as the
girl IS particular about the At pet
ticoats OF her skirts.
1t must cling unwrinkled around the waist ana
hips. Even the nounce rule is shaped. the full
being held In at the top with tiny tucks or else
circular and Joined 70 the skirt by beading T.
preferred insertion be substituted the bead
ing. so that the ribbon need only be used when de-
sired. The part OF the skirt can be nnada of
fine cambric. unlaundered English nansook or even
long cloth. If expense Is to be considered and the
hounce be separate OF handkerchief linen Per-
sian lawn. nne batists
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4 "A girl than planning, and making if need
be. her bridal 1t by no
means too early for girls intending to
F1 be married in the spring who expect
NEIMINI make nearly everything themselves to
tS7zaA=zl begin their sewing in real earnest
There viii be things which cannot
be decided just now-for instance travelling or
bpring hats and few ct ceteras-but in the
main most things be decided and work
begun.
what things how many ones trousseau
consist Of Will depend largely on how one ex-
poets be situated after marriage Possibly the
average girl expects start married life by
keeping house doing the bulk work
either in small house apartment. Situated so.
naturally has circle Of friends and acquain-
tances among whom pleasant social intercourse is
kept and dressy pretty clothes necessary
well the palmer
Economy generally is a necessity and such plan
ming be done make the wisest use of ones
money But there is one comforting thought: where
the clothes made without of a dress
maker seamstress the viii go again
The wedding gown, II at all practicable, should at
least be white, whether the material lace
or some dressy costly material Then there
should be good tailor made costume which will
be good plan to save enough money either to buy
have made at good house, unless one has
plenty OF time and is rather expert this line in
which event II would be a distinct saving
oneself It can be AFFORDED a one piece gown with
match, suitable for calling receptions
the like VIII be good investment and this will
be made in a more dressy style than tailor made
suit
many simple. dainty dresses for house and for
informal occasions. also least one house
gown for the home circle only. The lingerie may
planned for and begun at the first and
done at odd times The accessories. including
hats shoes. gloves, naturally by
each separate individual ana need be planned
here.
Embroidered dresses promise to be much worn
next summer and IL begun there is
why IL need seem much OF task there could
lovelier wedding gown than ivory crepe de
chine beautifully embroidered. dress like this must
be made over silk and therefore it is inexpen
sive but Il is sensible purchase If it comes
within ones means, 1t cleans beautifully
Then there batste other lingerie materials
which viii lend themselves gracefully to embroider-
ing. IN the gown for this occasion well as in
everything else belonging TO the trousseau the KEY
should be simplicity It is better to err on this
side than the other side OF elaboration wealth
OF trimming some marked oddly OF form.
II the crepe de chine is decided on cut the skirt
a circular pattern and touch the floor on
the and sides and there should short train
II least five six inches Sew the seams except
,ng the middle back together, baste the band
on. then II possible buy the embroidery design and
DO the stamping yourself. using great to have
Il IN exactly the right place The work should be
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kept in sheet and not folded more than is abso-
lutely necessary Another precaution will be al
ways clean muslin half sleeves when working
this.
The embroidery is done in a hard twisted silk.
Some such design as is shown this page will be
suitable for both upper and lower parts and where
the neck is cut and the sleeves left short there
be yoke and long. tight lower sleeves OF lace
sheer net, tucked embroidered mousselne or
chiffon That dress of this character can be so
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it fit the collar part exactly, and then cut out
of paper paper muslin. Make narrow bias bands
of the crepe and baste the pattern like the illus
traton Allow space between and fill IN with fagot
ing stitch. The lower parts of the sleeves made
In the way.
The other blouse will take less time to make and
will be pretty suitable material Is Japanese silk
and the panel. collar. long
effective lace soutached dyed the color
the blouse.
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TWO oeautifui models are shown. which could
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06

HERE surely Is no happier task for q
girl than planning, and making il need
be, her bridal trousseau. 1t is by no
means too early for girls intending to
be married IN the spring who expect to
make nearly everything themselves to
begin their sewing in real earnest
There will be some things which cannot
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

ribbon tied around its arm. Their names are Cora. Dora and Nora. They weighed Monday 22l4 pounds, showing gain of more than d pound apiece since the4r birth, which gives hopes that they will all live.-Hunts- vile Democrat.
 Ellis & Baker will not con tlnue their hack line from Hunts vile to Spring Valley. but have again secured control of the eastern division of the Hunts vile and Springdale mail route. They now have permanent con- tract.-IIuHtsville Democrat.
 A company composed of some of our most professional fisher men have been landing some fine catfish with d trot line the last few days. One weighing II pounds and another six are the '.mainest specimens. while the smaller fry are ''too numerous to mention" But the belt 50 far this season belongs to Harrison  Warren and John Moran living north of town who caught q fifteen pounder Monday night at the Withrow bluff.-Huntsville Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

said bootleggers. Rev. Stran- burg brought suit for damages and the case was up for trial Saturday. The jury awarded him damages to the amount of SS5o. Rogers Democrat.
 At the recent county Demo- cratic convention held at Ben tonville W. T. Patterson was re- elected chairman of the county committee and Chas. Haney sec retary. The following were chosen as delegates to tile state convention: Jas. II. Berry, F. C. Lindsey, k. l.. Nance, E. NJ. Funk. F r. Freeman, Dick Rice, N. T. Patterson. John Andrews, A. Tallman, N T Maxwell, N. T. Gam, X. T.. kinley, Mat Leonard, ( Harrington The delegates were instructed to vote for the endorsement of Bryan for president.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
MADISON.

Ed Price has resigned his posi- ton as book-keeper for the First National Bank at Huntsville.
 Mrs. Mary Berry, mother of Sheriff Joan Berry, died suddenly one night recently at her home near Alabain.
 Rev. II. P. Church of Rogers has been employed as pastor of the Baptist churches at Hunts vile and Huntsville.
 For the first time in several years there will be joint canvass of the county by the Democratic and Republican nominees for county officers.
 J. E. Stroud of Huntsville has resigned his position as guard at the U. $. jail at Fort Smith and will remain at his home until lie gets position in the railway mail service.
 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cain. to whom triplets, all girls, were born on the 14th of March. were in town Monday with their babies and the little ones were the ob- iects of much attention. While they do not look so very much alike, Mrs. Cain calls them out by name by seeing which one has the blue, the red or the white
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

jury. The officers are expected in with them today and they will be placed in jail till the ad iourned term of circuit court which will convene the 24th inst when their trial is expected to come up.-Bentonville Sun.
 Owing to d strike at the place where the Confederate monument Is being constructed, the unveil- ing of the monument at Benton vile has been postponed by the Daughters of the Confederacy until tfe sth day of August. There will be Confederate Re union tt Bentonville, beginning on the Eth day of August, and tile unveiling of the monument will take place on the second day of the reunion, Saturday, Aug ust sth, DOS. Bentonyille Dem ocrdt.
 In the case in court here of A. ]. Anderson against the West ern Union Telegraph Co. the jury brought in d verdict of SIP i'll favor of Mr. Anderson for the amount claimed This was a case where Anderson quoted price on apples in 1000 of 91.75 per barrel and the message was delivered at destination reading S1.25 per barrel. Two cars were sold on this order, ,S44 barrels, and Anderson sued the telegraph company for 50 cents per barrel, amounting to SIP. Bentonville Democrat.
 One of the most interesting cases that has been up at thls term of the circuit court was that of Rev. Stranburg vs. May or Sanford of Gentry. It will be remembered that last year there was much agitation ln Gentry over the charges made by Rev. Stranburg, who Is pastor Of the Baptist church there, to the eff feet that liquors were being ped dled to the meu and boys of the town. One of the results was that Rev. Stranburg was hung in effigy, but more serious one was the jailing of the preacher on the order of the mayor for not giving information to the city council as to the whereabouts of
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
Ia of Pound A Week

at least, Is what d young baby ought to gain in weight. Does yours2 If not there's something wrong with it's digestion. Give 1t McGee's Baby Elixir and 1t will begin gaining at once. Cures stomach and bowel trou- bles, aids digestion, stops fret fitness, good for teething babies. Price 25c and soc. Sold by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
A Baby Show In Springdale

would have many contestants; but it's safe to say that the healthiest baby would win the prize. No baby can be healthy who suffers from worms and most babies do unless they are kept from them with White's $ Cream Nermifuge. Acts quickly, yet mildly y-1s its own purgative. Mothers, don't attempt to raise children without Whites Cream Nermifuge. Price 5 cents. - Sold by w. c. Ownbey.