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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
CAMPBELL FREE.
Continued from Page One.)

81 don't look as bad to you today as
I did a few days ago, do II"
mot quite as bad" said the county
attorney" and l presume l don't look
the same to you?''
"Well. hardly" said the erstwhile
prisoner It told you all along I was
innocent and now the facts have
proved my story. l don't blame you
but it would have been a good thing
fer ne and for my mother and father
if Sylvester had done 90 years ago
what he did Sunday. 1 don't like the
Jail, but I have no complaint to make
about the way I was treated there,
though the food isn't nice nor the
quarters such as l would choose. I am
going back to Monmouth on my farm
and look after my business. I don't
do much farming but keep boarders
and lease few boats.
"The whole case has been a pretty
hard one for me. but I felt all along
that something would turn up to prove
me innocent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
Colby Notes.

Beginning with last night the prac-
tice of the football team will be secret
for the next few days. The men were
given some hustling practice yester-
day afternoon and showed great I'm
provement getting asytst9 4hickly and
surely. The scrub was kept on the
hustle throughout the s'practice and
gave the Varsity some hot work. now
and then. The defence was given son,v
season and did some great work. Thus
far this season Colby has played most
Iy straight football bvt as, the Wig
games approach some new plays win
be introduced by Coach McDavitt
whom it is said has some good OneS
up his sleeve. The New Hampshire
game Saturday will find the team In
good trim barring accidents.
Fraternity limitations began last
night and brought out their usuai
amusing stunts" on the part of the
victims.
The class in English Is larger this
year than it has been foresOme years.
if not the largest in the history, Of the
college. t,..
1t Is understood that the County ana
State Clubs which were organized two
years ago Will be fe-organized this
fall These clubs serve to; form ac-
quaintances between men Of the same
county or State and form some OF the
most enjoyable Of the college organiza-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
Y9m kippur Observed.

Yesterday was Yom kippur. the
Day of Atoncment. and the Hebrews
in this city and Randolph passed the
"a hours ending at o'clock last even
ing, fasting and asking forgiveness for
the sins committed during the year.
The religious services We're continuous
with four sets of prayers. The con-
greg alton "Teafaresh Israeli of this
city held services during the day
at n. f. Q. F. hall, Rabbi Simon Price
of Augusta officiating. assisted by
Ludwig Goldstein. The Randolph
congregation worshipped during the
day at their hall on Water street in
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
P|TTSF|ELD,
Reception to Miss |. Rae
Bryant Saturday Night.
Funeral Of the Late Mrs. Lydia
Ann Frost on>Monday.
WaterviIIe Free Baptist Conference
To Be Held Oct. Fl in PittsfieId.

The lady teachers at Maine Central
Institute met Saturday evening at the
home of Mrs. Evelyn Call, a former
teacher at the school, and who now
holds the position as librarian at the
P;ttsfeld Public library Miss l.. Rae
Bryant, who resigned this year as one
of the faculty, was also invited to be
present ard the invitation Was given
in such a manner that not until in the
evening was the fact made known to
iler that the little party was given in
her honor. After spending a delightful
evening socially. Miss Lillian Norton,
preceptrcss of the school. in behalf Of
those present who wished to express
their love and regard. presented Miss
Bryant, who is to be married Wednes-
day, Oct. IA. with Il very handsome sill
yer covered pudding dish, and also a
mustard dish. Miss Bryant attempted
but failed to express in words her ap-
probation, which she plainly showed.
The first meeting of the Pittsfeld
Tuesday Club since the annual vacation
will be held Wednesday afternoon in
one of the rooms at the Public library.
where the club will hold it's meetings
during the coming year.
The following delegates We're chosen
Sunday at the Free Baptist Sunday
school to attend the Maine Sunday
School convention in Bangor Ocr. IA.
Is and IS. Prof. and Mrs. F. \. Land
man and Miss Nellie Rand. The pastor,
Rev. f. X. Jordan, and Supt F. J. Tay-
Tor will attend as delegates eX-otlicio.
Tlo funeral of the late Mrs I.Ntlla
Ann Frost was held Monday afternoon
at the home of her sister, Mrs. g. d.
Bowden, Main street. The service was
largely attended by relatives and
friends Members of the w. c. T. T.,
of which the deceased was member,
attended in a body. Rev. E. *. Jor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Miss Fannie Moore entertained q few
Of her friends at her cottage at Pine
Bluff. Lake CobhosseeContee, Sunday
The day was cloudy and cool but the
open fire on the hearth helped to make
The affair very enjoyable. \ fine dinner
was served to which all did justice. The
following We're present. Mr.. and Mrs
w. s. Amcs, Mr.. and Mrs. W. r,
Brown, O. G. Andrews, Frank f. Dill
Miss Harriet F. Mari. Miss Helen Nivi-
son, Miss Helen Wood, Miss Myrtle T.
Barker, Mrs. Nellie Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Juniors and Sophs Will Take Up Gym.
Work Next Wesk-Other Noxeg.

| Orono, Me, oct 5.-(Special). =
Gymnasium work for the Juniors and
Sophomores at the University Of Maine
| Will be started sometime next week
under the direction of the new physical
director John F. Mahan, who succeeds
Dr. Reynolds. Mr.. Mahan, although
not a college graduate can without a
doubt be classed among the leading
physical directors of the country. Mr..
Mahan has gained most of his knowl-
edge from practical experience after
having taken the two-year physical
education course at Harvard under DR..
D. A. Sargent For two years he was
director Of athletics at the University
of Georgia and filled the same position
for two years at Dartmouth. For SIX
years he has been athletic and physical
trainer at NJ !. r.. where he also had
charge of the designing and construc-
ton of their new athletic field and
gymnasium. Mr.. Mahan will take
special work at the University OF
Maine Law School during the morn
ing, as his duties will not begin until
afternoon.
AS Mr. Mahan is an old acquaintance
of Steve" Farrell. has had experience
in all branches of athletics and more
over perfectly understands the typical
college man, it is felt by all at the Uni
versity that his work for the coming
year will be very successful.
A meeting of the Senior class was
held Monday The following officers
were elected: President, F. D. knight.
Limerick; vice president, f. o. Prey.
Kittery; secretary, c. NJ. Shaw, Orono:
treasurer. p W. Ham. Livermore Falls.
The following have been nominated
as candidates for the Sophomore CAL
endar committee: A. c. Eaton. 3. 0.
Warren, n C. Pinkham, G. A. Wake
field, A. c. Hammond, w. G. Hill, II.
w Ingham, A. l.. Scott, r. z. Brown
and NJ l.. Prentiss.
At meeting of the Junior class F.
G. Wadsworth. Sanford and F.. s. Ber-
~, Maiden, Mass, We're elected to the
student council The following were
elected to the Junior class auditing
committee: f. G. Wadsworth, San
ford, (chairman): f. G. Russell. East
port; c. J. Gooch. Biddeford.
E. l.. Towe 90. president Of the Attn
letic Association, spoke to the Junior
class in regard to the payment of the
annual Athletic Association subscrip-
ton. 1t was moved to follow the Same
form as the Senior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Passage was given an order intro
duced by Alderman Harmon for the
transferring of $1,000 from the surplus
to the contingent fund and $4,000 from
the contingent fund to the sinking
fund
The committee appointed to settle>the
tax Of 19o5-06 with Former Tax Collec-
tor F. G. Barker reported tina, there
was still due s22O6.2S on the taxes for
the two years. Mr.. Barker was present
and stated that he would be present
on any evening this week the municipal
Ulcers might name and go over the
accounts of the two years mentioned
with them.
Roll of Accounts No was given
passage, carrying the following sums:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Antonio DemarcO, who has had con.
siderable trouble with his wife in the
past few weeks, again appeared at the
police station last evening and asked
the officers to make another vis: to a
house on Water street, where he in
sisted his wife was being harbored by
the woman IN charge. officer King ac-
compahiel DcanarcO to the house ana
searched it thoroughly but was unable
to find the Italian's wife. 1t is thoueht
that Mrs. DemarcO went to Boston sew
eral days ago and was on her way
there whom the officers We're first asked
tC look for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Samuel L. Gordon Committed to the
City Farm.

The regular monthly meeting of the
city fathers was held last evening at
the city council rooms. Mayor Skillin
presiding, Aldermen Stickney, Pic!<ard.
Earncy, Johnson and Grimes being
present.
Records of the previous meeting vas
read by City Clerk Henderson and APP
proved.
A complaint from ROLAND Gordon
was received. requesting the commit
ment of his father. Samuel l.. Gordon,
to the Insane hospital.
DIR. Thompson Of Augusta testified to
the violent condition of the man and
said that il was evident that the cause
was from the effect of old age and ad-
vised his commitment.
DR. Milliken said that he saw the pa
tient one year ago and said that there
was no doubt as to the loss of the
mental qualities of Mr. Gordon but
also stated that the existing conditions
at the home might have had something
to do with the violent turns. DR.. Milli-
ken advocated the removal to the City
farm upon probation.
Marshal Donovan said that when he
served the notice on Mr.. Gordon he
seemed very quiet and was in the act
If washing dishes and took his papers
very quietly and showed not the slight
est sign of insanity. The doctors
thought that the home influence was
anything but beneficial to the old gen
tleman. The patient is some over 10
years old. I
After careful consideration and upon
ia. ~
ion for commitment was rejected.
Alderman Pickard moved that Mr.
Gordon be committed to the City farm
through the poor commissioners. The
motion was carried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
SOUTH CHINA.

Mrs. Albert Jones, who has been sick
for several weeks with typhoid fever
is gaining slowly, but is not able to
sit up yet. Mary. the younges,
daughter, was taken with pneumonia
Thursday and is very ill. DR.. Leach ia
attending them.
Mrs. r. NJ. Jones and daughter
Virginia expect to return to Phila-
delphia Friday, Oct, II.
Prof. w. J. Thompson has crew
digging his large field Of potatoes
Mr.. and Mrs Grin Merrill of Wind.
sor passed the day with their daughter
Mrs. Horatio harrington.
Irving Harrington went to Augusta
Tuesday where he will enter Bushes.
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
The roll of accounts was read by AL
derman Piekard and approved, as fol-



The roll of accounts was read by AL.
derinan Piekard and approved. as fol-
lows:
School department, $1773.s(
Street Department, 400 IL
Toor department. 1852
Miscellaneous. ?O.4s
Fire department, 221.O7
Salaries, 1870
Night watch, 105.OO
Street lights, 1867
Water Works, 1857
Total s3442 II
4 petition from the Hose Co asked
for a stove to be placed in the company
room. The matter was referred 10 the
committee on fire department, with
power to act.
A permit was granted the Kenncbec
Heat & Light Co. to remove the light
and wires near the residence of w. C.
Johnson on Warren street.
An order was passed for the removal
Ct the arc light on Water street near
the Hamilton Coal Cos. office to a
point on Water street at the foot of
Winthrop street in Postoffice square.
a bill from the fire department for
the work on forest fires at Granite Hill
was received to the amount of Sill and
was allowed. 1t was voted to notify the
town of Manchester that the town
would be expected to share one-half
the expense.
Al this point Alderman Varney treat
ed the members of the board to pea
nuts, causing much amusement.
General matters, pertaining to side
walks. lights, streets, sand sifters, etc,
We're discussed and the meeting ad-
jOurned at Q o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The stitching room at the Common
wealth shoe factory will stait Up
Thursday. While the room has been
shut down during stock taking it has
been fitted up with q new rack system.
which is the only rack system in TIE
state. The upperS We're formerly band
led in berches and boxes. The rack
system is modelled from that at a Wev-
mouth factory, where Superintendent
Reed of the Commonwealth was em-
plOyed before coming here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
Universalist Society Calls Pastor

The First Universalist parish Of this
city has extended call to Rev. J. p
Ccddington. ID. D.. of Gorham. N. IL.
to become its pastor at salary OF
$1,000. II is understood that Or. Cod
dington viii accept the call and will
commence his passionate here about
Nov. L. This society has been without
a settled rrGtar for over a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

w. 0. FGye is suffering from a severe
attack of blood poisoning in his left
hand. slight tester appeared on the
knuckle Joint of the fnrefinger Il few
days ago and while working about the
House OF the Good Shepherd the skin
was Knocked from the injured llnucllle
Blood poisoning followed and the in
iured finger and entire hand became
badly swollen. Yesterday he had the
hand laEted and is hoping for a speedy
recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

me Following new officers were in
s.aile0 at the meeting last evening OF
Nennebec Commandery. U. o. G. c.:
f1erald, Mrs. S. w. Boyd; warden OF
inner gate. Mrs. Smith: warden of out
er gate. Howard Hilton. The officers
were installed by Deputy c. s. Jack
son. Candidates will be initiated at the
next regular meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

new portrait of Hon James Nash.
who was mayor in 1863 and 1854, mas
peen presented to the city of Gardiner
by his son, John Nash of Weymouth.
Mass. The new portrait was hung in
the aldermen's room last night, lepiac-
ing smaller portrait of cx- Mayor
Nash. which has hung there for a num-
Ter of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Repairs are being made upon the
1oundatlon at the southeast corner of
the Congregational church building.
The original foundation was not placed
deep enough and the porch has been
moved more or less each winter by the
frost, accordingly about 20 fee. of the
foundation is being rebuilt and placed
dcep enough not to be affected by the
frost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
MANsLAUGHTER CHARGED
Against Chambers, Sanford, Who Kill
ed Downs While Hunting.

Sanford. Me, Oct. 5.-The coroner's
jury which investigated the fatal
shooting of Ralph H. Downs Sept. 25
while hunting, today reported as fol-
lows:
Ralph H. Downs died Sept 25, from
wound received the same day from
shot gun which was accidentally
discharged while held in the hands OF
Seth Chambers, through the gross
carelessness of said Chambers"
Chambers was arrested tonight on
the charge of manslaughter. Bail was
given for his appearance in the NUM-
cipal court tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Ludwig enter
tanned party of friends at luncheon
Sunday evening. Included in the party
were City Marshal and Mrs $. w.
QUITS, Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. f5cede and
daughter, Fl. L. Llewellyn, and William
w. Snlalidge. The luncheon was voted
most excellent by those who partook
and the evening proved very enioy
able one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The following letters are advertised
in the postotIice here: Fred Fearlne,
John Smith, David Matthews. Frank
Mute, Ralph Newell, Samuel r. Dun
ton, Walter Crocker. Charles w. Cor
neal, s. NJ Hinckley, Fred Lynn. j. H.
Lowell, Guy l.. Parks, Newton S. Smith,
Sammie Lewis. Mrs. G. Huntington,
Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Della McGoatl:, Mrs.
NJ. F. Noble, Mrs. p ]. Pishon, Mrs.
Jennet Scott, Mrs H. P. Sargent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
BOILER ExPLODES.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

death. While reports of suicide We're
limited at. it is supposed that he had
gone to the room for the rifle to go out
hunting for a few hours. Coroner Hail
was notified but deemed an inquest
unnecessary. Fowler was employed in
a Brewer livery stable but had been
away from home all Sunday night
and the shooting happened shortly at
ter his return this morning. The par
ents, three brothers and a sister sur
Vive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The watering trough which formerly
stod at the junction Of Brunswick av-
enua and Central street has been To-
Gated by the special committee APP
pointed TO attend to the matter on
Central street opposite the schcolhouse
and about 100 yards from the old loca-
ton. 1t was all piped yesterday and
will undoubtedly be in operation today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

"orkmen are engaged in repairing
me damage done by the recent fire to
me Office of the Berlin Mills Co. plant
at Farmingdale. A new roof is being
put on and the damage to the interior
vi the building repaired. The company
VIII nave work sufficient to keep its
rev BUSY for about six weeks longer
az the Farmingdale mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
Word was received here ua.taraa,, >e

Word was received here yesterday of
Inc death at East Machias of Mrs. Ra-
chel Bagley, mother of the late John
bagley of this city Mrs. Bagley died
Sunday right and funeral services viii
he held Tuesday. Mrs. Kate Bacley
daughter-in-law of the deceased left
yesterday for East Machias to attend
tho funeral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
WATERvILLE.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Waterville Womans Christian Temper
ance Union will be held at Library
hall at 3 o'clock this afternoon. A
reception to the new members will
follow the business session. Refresh
ments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Rev. c.. Z. Owen. representing the
Anti-Saloon League, spoke Sunday
morning in the interest of that orSani-
cation at the Congregational church.
At the evening service Rev. Charles
Harbutt. secretary Of the Congrega-
tional Maine Missionary Society, gave
Il most interesting address on Home
Missionary Work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

w. A. Paul, who took the place Of
L. 5. Hogan as telegraph operator for
the Maine Central two weeks ago. lest
Monday morning for Leeds Center,
where he has been appointed station
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

George Robinson picked green peas
one day last week and Mrs. Trott. who
mas spent the summer at Dan Thur
lows. sent the Journal correspondent
q large ripe cluster of raspDerrles
which she picked Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Mrs. Emily Lawrence of Spring street
has a crop of pumpkins that may real
" he called some pumpkins. They were
all grown from one seed and there are
81 of them in all. Only three are small
while the rest are large. some being rs
big as an ordinary waste basket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The recent fire losses upon the house
and furniture of William Douglass on
Heselton street have been settled. The
furniture loss was adjusted Friday ard
yesterday Special Agent Edward 5. An
derson was here and adjusted the loss
on the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

A regular meeting of Pell Clason
camp, s. of v. will be held Wednes-
day evening. 1t is expected that the
meeting will be an interesting one as
There will be. nomination of officers and
imitation, All veterans and Sons of
veterans are requested to be present
at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Potter will
leave this morning for a weeks
trip to Greenfield. Mass where they
Will visit their sons, George and Lee.
Mr.. Potter has been in the grocery
business since 1872 and this is the first
vacation he has taken in all that time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06
NATIONAL HOME.

The w. G. II. L. will meet in C. A.
e. hall Tuesday at $50 P. NJ. 1t is
hoped as many of the members will be
present is possible and all others in
terested. Arrangements will be made
for the coming Federation meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

At the special meeting last evening
of Gardiner Grange. No. 459, p. of H.,
there was work by the degree team,
The work was followed by a social hour
with card playing and dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The city Mission last night opened its
new quarters under the KenEebeC
House. The new quarters ar" mach
more commodious than the old ones
and provide seating Accommodations
FOR $50 people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

business meeting of the Y. p. c.
L. of the lIniversalist society will he
held Wednesday evening. Delegates
will be chosen to the State convention
at Portland and other important busl-
ness transacted. A full attendance of
the membership is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Two hundred and fifty cubic inches
of water second are being furnished
the mills at the reservoir dam instead
of the $50 that is considered the NOR
NAL supply. All the gates are open to
the supply ponds and unless there is
more rain soon the supply will decrease
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Following their marriage saturday
night Mr. and Mrs. Albert II. Fields
were visited by Il delegation from Car
diner Lodge. II. of p. who rendered
their congratulations and presented
them with handsome parlor lamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
Baptist church will meet at Mrs. B.
+. Turner's at o'clock this afternoon
for the election of officers. Let each
mem Der try and be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

The Second degree was worked upon
one candidate at the meeting last
evening of Gardiner Lodge. *. of T..
This evening Gardiner Co. Uniform
Rank. * of p. will hold another of
their en- joyable assemblies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

A meeting of the directors of the Au-
gusta. Gardiner * Roothbay Steamboat
co. was held in this city yesterday and
Il dividend declared. No other business
of Importance was transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Mrs. Jordan Fogg has returned from
few months stay with her gracd-
daughter, Mrs. Albert McCurdy of
| Nashua, N H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-06

Lees pavilion will be sheathed and
will be as warm as any hall for Thurs
day nights dance. Prizes will be given
for the finest and the most antique cos
tunes.