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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
Massachusetts, Demo-
cratic Party Bad!ySp|it.
Two State Conventions Are Prob
able In Coming Spring.
Fight Begun In Last State Cam.
paign Continues.

Boston, Jan. 9-That the fight in the
ranks Of the Democratic party in Mas
sachusetts so strenuously manifested at
the memorable state convention at
Springfield last October, IS still wide
open. was shown today at a meeting
in this city Of q members Of the Sc
Of the state committee and by the abb
Sence OF many of the other members
OF the committee who refused to attend
the meeting to heed the call for what
they considered the regular meeting OF
the committee tomorrow. The call for
today's meeting was issued by William
S. McNary OF Boston, second vice
chairman Of last years state committee
and the call for tOmorrow's meeting
is by John P. Feeney of Woburn, chair
man Of the state committee. 1t is ex-
pected that there win be two state con-
ventions this spring and that the claims
Of the two sets of delegates to the Den
yer convention will have to be ad-
Indicated b. the Democratic national
committee.
The call today was sent to the So
members of the committee who were
chosen at the district caucuses last
September and also to the Is members
rention in Springfield, which was sub
seauertlr decided by the ballot law
committee OF the state to have been the
regular Democratic state convention.
The call for tomcrrow'S meeting has
been sent to the same district members
and also to the members at large chos-
on by the Bartlett convention at Spring
field. The q members Of the committee
Of n,,., III :
1nrnOon but three members later with
drew on account Of what they claimed
''unf;4ir treatment by the chairman"
NJ IL" conclusion Of the meeting. which
lasted cbout two hours, Mr.. NcEdry
anrour"ed that the Democratic stat"
committee Of Massachusetts had or
.ani2ed for the year by the election
- officers. the adoption Of 4 set Of
rules and by taking preliminary steps
toward calling tha sDring convention.
r. ). Collins Of BOSTON acted as tenn
norary chairman. r. ]. Collins of Bos-
ton wos chosen secretary. G. J.. rrOnin
If lowell assistant secretary: ID. F.
Doherty Of Westfield treasurer. and
eight vice chairmer committee Of
five was appointed f." prepare rules
for the committee for the coming year.
hut In the meantime tine rules Of the
state committee Of 1896 We're adopted.
4 list of members of the state COM
rnittee as called ~ the secretary was
then read and It waa agreed that THIS
should be trne list of the members
of the committee. A communication
Mr.. McNarv said. was received from
Thomas Taggart. chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee. nott-
flying the state committee Of the Ma
tional Convention at Denver. The Of
ficers Of todav's meetings were au-
thori2ed to call caucuses to elect dele
gates for the spring convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
REMARKABLE RECORD
MADE IN NORTHWEST
Young Man with New Theory Is Astonisll-
ingIy Successful in Minneapolis.

During the past twenty-five days
Mr.. Cooper has been in Minneapolis,
the sale of his preparation has aver
aged about two thousand bottles day.
When the amount of medicine disposed
Of throughout the state is added to
this, the amount will be doubled.
Therefore, the young man has sold in
twenty-five days eighty-eight thousand
bottles Of his medicine in the state of
Minnesota alone, which is 2 truly re-
markable record.
During the past week so many hum
dreds of Minneapolis people have been
calling to thank Cooper for the good
he has accomplished with his medi-
cine. that it is safe to say that his
visit will long be remembered by the
sick of the city"
We sell the famous Cooper prepara-
ton which has made a similar record
to the above wherever introduced
Bowditch. Webster & Co. Under Cony
House, Augusta, w. D. Spaulding.
Hallowell, Beane's Corner Drug Store,
Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The South Portland city council
Tuesday evening was more interesting
than usual, due to the fact that
charges were openly preferred against
Street Commissioner Edmund H. Dyer
by representative citizens alleging i'm
proper use Of the emoluments of his
Office and other specifications. with the
desire Of having an investigation Of the
same. 1t was decided to have a public
hearing Jan. Is. at which time the
street commissioner and the citizens
signing the petition be notified to be
present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

The remarkable success that has at
tended L. T. Cooper during the past
year has not been confined to any one
locality, but is SO widespread that the
young man is now a well-known figure
in most of the leading cities of the
country.
Mr. Cooper believes that the stom-
ach is the foundation for most i'll
health, and claims that his prepara-
ton. by regulating the stomach. is a
true specific for most diseases. The
following extract from the Tribune of
Minneapolis gives an idea of the sur
prising number of people who are ac-
cepting Cooper's theory. The article
was one of many that appeared during
Cooper's stay in Minneapolis, and is as
follows:
THE sale Of Cooper's preparation is
now phenomenal in this city, and
an estimate made today seems to indl-
cate beyond all doubt that it will equal
the large figures reported from Pitts
burg during the thirty days Mr. Cooper
spent in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
COUNTY NEWS.
kENNEBEc.
NORTH MONMOUTH.

Nahum Spear. resident Of North
Monmouth for over so years, WIS
stricken with slight shock Wednes-
day morning He was at work in his
carriage shop and was first taken diz-
~, then his right arm and leg became
nearly helpless. He was carried to
his house in a chair ana DIR. H. NJ.
Blake was telephoned for, who came
Immediately. Mr.. Spear has partially
recovered the use of his arm and leg.
Mrs. George Robinson is yet seri-
ously i'll.
Leo Moody. second son of Charles F.
Moody, Is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Reuel Williams and her mother
are seriously Ill.
Geo. Davis is sick at his home. Mr.
Davis Is alone at present, his wife be-
ing in New York.
Mrs. Soper, mother of Fred Soper, is
quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Wing are both
on the sick list.
Henry Sawyer is in very feeble
health.
McIlrOy'S blanket mill is running SO
hours 4 week.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
Mr.. and Mrs. =. H. Tracy were call
ed to Mercer last Friday by the sudden
death of Mrs. Tracys brothers wife,
Mrs. Mason Tracy. They returned
home Sunday afternoon.
The many friends Of J. NJ. William
son win be pleased to learn she is i'm
proving from her long illness.
The children of Mrs. Everett Mitchell
have been i'll the past week. Little
Lutavia has very painful abscess OF,
her neck. Mrs. Arthur Whitehouse is
assisting Mrs. Mitchell about her work.
Rev w. a. Meservey was at North
Eassalboro Tuesday on business.
Miss Lucy HOvey returned TO her
school the first of the week at Methuen,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
From Late Col. Smell to
His Grand Niece
Are 10 Decide Disposition Of
The 100000 Estate.
Aged Millionaire Said TO Have Been
Deeply In Love.

Clinton. ILL.,. Jan. 9.-Testimony was
begun today in the suit instituted by
Richard Sacll, son OF Col Thomas
Smell. the late millionaire railroad
builder. in the Dewitt county circuit
court to break the will which cuts
young Smell off with an annuity of but
$50
Sensational statements We're made
today by council for the plaintiff to
the effect that Col. Shell had expended
ing the last 10 years of his life, OF
which $4,000 had gone to his alleged
grand riecf. Maybelle Smell of Kansas
City, No. now Mrs. Mcnamara.
Richard Smell, who is president Of
the Dewitt County National Bank. al
leses thatthe terms of his fathers will
was the result of an EVIL and wrongful
influence" exerted over his father by
Maybelle Smell. row Mrs. Mcnamara.
Col. Smell died over 4 year ago at so
years of age.
Chicago. Jan. "a dispatch to the
Tribune from Clinton. ILL.,, says: "a
worn bunch OF love letters from COL
o1el Thomas Smell. the eccentric mil
lionaIre. who died here several months
ago. to his grand niece. Mabel Smell
Mcnamara. are to decide the ultimate
disposition of the s2,000,000 Smell es-
tate.
''AI the letters are in the hands of
Judge II. G. Cochrane and will be read
today when the taking of evidence in
this famous will case is begun. The
letters contain the details Of bizarre
love story-the love of wealthy man
who long had passed his allotted three
score year and 10 for his niece, who
then was but "a years of age.
That his affection was reciprocated
is proved by the tenure Of the letters
now offered by Mrs. Mcnamara. The
evidence to be offered is said to include
4 long list of checks and sums of money
which Col. Smell gave to his niece from
time to time. The cash. it will be de-
clared in court. amounts approximate
ly to $50, 600. while real estate valued at
S25,0 600 was transferred to her. The
question which the jury will be called
upon to decide is whether these acts
| are an indication of affection of the
old man for his niece or whether they
prove that Mrs. Mcnamara eXerted an
e|H, wrongful ana immoral influence
over him"
Attorney Edward ]. Sweeney, senior
counsel for Richard Smell. the only
living son of the dead millionaire. and
| who is endeavoring to break the will,
expects to prove that such undue influ-
ence was exerted. He also expects to
prove that the old man was mono
maniac, due chiefly to hypnotic infiu-
erces of the young woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
Sidney Grange.

Sidney Grange.
The recently elected officers OF Sgd
ney Grange No. 1874 p of H. We're in
stalled Thursday evening Jan. Ind by
Past Master G. F. Bowman, as fol-
lows:
Master Charles c. Taylor.
Overseer-Fred e. Blake.
Lecturer-Mrs. Jane Bowman.
Steward-Geo. Graves.
Assistant Steward-Horace G.. Farm
ham.
Trcasurer-James II. Bean.
Secretary-Mrs. Maud Taylor.
GatekeeperTurner A. Barr.
Ceres--Mrs. Addie Longley.
Pomona--Miss Helen Graves.
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs Sadie
Farnham.
A goodly number were present and
the occasion wal much enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
S0MERSET,
SMlTHFtELD,

E. A. Piper. who has been sick with
appendicitis. is somewhat better.
w F.. Marston came home Monday
from the Central Maine General hos
pital.
Mr9. Fred Brooks is little better at
this writing.
Carl Groves is working for c. l..
Stevens.
Arthur HealG. who has been sick
with pink eye, is able to be out again
Mr.. Reynolds is visiting his daugl-
ter. Mrs John w. Rowe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
SPORTING NOTES.

The annual meeting of the New Eng
land Checker Association will be held
Feb. % at Boston. After the business
meeting the great match for the
championship of New England will be-
gin.
At the annual meeting Thursday of tho
stewards of the National Steeplecliase
and Hunt Association. August Belmont,
president: ]. II. Alexander. vice presi-'
dent. and S. S. Rowland. secretary and
treasurer, all were unanimously re-eiect-
ef1 ~ t'- ft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
PEN0BSC0T.
EAST coRiNTh.

The many friends Of Mrs. Ann
Elizabeth Folsom will be grieved to
learn that she passed away Tuesday
morning. Jan. Z, at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. c. w. Lowell at the
Methodist parsonage. East Corlntn'
after an illness Of seven days. at the
age Of 81 years months and 19 days
Mrs. Folsom was native Of Wiscasset
and had resided there most Of her lie
with the exception Of seven years IN
Providence r. l.. few months III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
SAGADAHOC.
RICHMOND.


moving building on Main street
Monday. One pair Of horses did the
work BY means Of heavy purchase.
An epidemic in the form of a severe
cold or light grip, seems to prevail in
this village. Many pupils are absent
from school on this account.
Heavy blasting is heard nearly every
day from the east side Of the island
Work Is being pushed on the break
water as fast as possible. As soon as
the river freezes enough to hold heavy
teams hauling rocks will begin.
Perley Bullock, who has been i'll with
the grip for the past week, was able to
be at his studies in the High school
again Tuesday.
The funeral Of ChaS. Barnes took
place from the house on Pleasant street
Tuesday. The Odd Fellows, of which
body he was an honorable member,
were present and assisted in the
service. Rev. /. 4. Bean officiated as
pastor. The remains We're taken to
Massachusetts on the night pullman
for interment
The remains Of the infant child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gould Of Portland
We're brought to this place Tuesday
noon for burial. The remains were
accompanied by the father, and
number of friends gathered at Flagg's
undertaking rooms where at short
service was performed by Rev. ]. y.
Bean,
Lees orchestra of Gardiner furnished
music for a dance held at Curtis hall
Wednesday evening. A large number
participated.
The order Of Pilgrim Fathers gave
public meeting at G. A. r. hall
Wednesday evening, Jan. s. The exer-
ciHes consisted Of recitations and
speeches. A large number attended
and were well pleased.
BOWDOiNHAM.
William II. Gould has sold out his
grocery business to Messrs. Stone and
Plummer Of Otisfield. The new firm
went into business Monday morning
under the name of Stone & Plumnler.
Mr.. Gould who purchased the farm of
John Wilson short time ago intends
to make farming his business here
after.
HE many friends of Daniel Cornish
IT the Ridge are glad to know that he
is gaining slowly.
Grip is getting to be quite prevalent
around town. Bert Cornish is sick
with the disease. John Denham is
taking his place in j. +. Cornish's
store.
Mrs. George f. Denham was called
to Topsllam Tuesday to see her moth
er, Mrs. Ellen Nichols. Mrs Nichols
met with All accident by falling down
cellar. Although no bones were brok-
ell, she was badly shaken up.
Miss Lizzie Williams Is passing the
week with her sister. Mrs. W. W.
Thomas.
Mrs VIII Brooks of Boston is visit
ing her father. Scot Davis.
Al, the schools in town began Mon
day with the exception Of the High
that began Tuesday.
Miss Jane NJ. Given returned to MILL
nocket Saturday after passing a two
weeks vacation with her father. Arson
Given.
Nlr. and Mrs. Marco Schoff have re-
turned from Arizona and are stopping
this winter with Mrs. Schof1's parents.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Beal. Mr.. Schoff.
while in the West. was employed in
the lumber business.
Mrs James Drawn was in Augusta
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
PILEsI PILES! PILES!

williams Indian Pile Ointment Will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t
absorbs the tumors, allays itching at
once, acts as poultice, gives instant
relief. williams Indian Pile Ointment Is
prepared for Piles and itching Of the
private parts. Sold by Druggists. mail
Soc. and 500. Williams MIG. Co, Propa.
Cleveland o. On sale by Bowditch q
o,lflyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

Alexander Forresterm Of Cleveland.
the Hiram, Ga, wreck on the Southern
railway. died at the Atlanta hospital
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
After Once Tasting
v1uOt

no one wants an old-fash-
Toned cod liver oil prepara-
ton or emulsion, because
Vinol is a much better body
builder and strength creator
for old people, weak children,
and for coughs, colds, bron-
.chitis, etc. If it does no good
we will return your money.
eewditeh, Webster 4 Co., Drussis.s,
Augusta
A!ss Chester II. Became, Drug aist
:. = Gardner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed

Gives ReIiei at Once.
1t eleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
brane resulting from
Catalrh and drives
away = Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

Taste and Smell.
gists or by mail.
Ely Brothers, 56 y
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
PoLI'S.

Tho great Irish drama of Brandon Tynan, entitled Robert Emmet will be presented at Polls theater this week with the first performances today. He also goes much further and announces the special engagement of Wilfred Luz cas, former leading man with Rose Stahl in "The Chorus Lady" as Rob- ert Emn1et in the revival, Mir. Lucas comes directly from Broadway suc- cessful production and makes a hand some and pleasing Robert Fmmet His enactment of the part is expected to make all lovers of first class dra- matte productions sit up and take notice.
 The company has been greatly aug mented as can be seen by the append cd cast of characters and every player has been especially secured for this revival.
 On Monday afternoon some lady In the audience will receive the genuine diamond bracelet which has been on exhibition in the window of s. Fry's store on Church street and for which coupons have been given out this week at the matlnees to the ladies This coming week coupons will be given out for a silver tea set and it will be presented on Monday matinee August'24.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
BACK FROM CRUISE.
Local Militiamcn Return After Eight
 Days Outing.

The annual cruise of the Naval Militia of the state eliminated Satur- day, when the gunboat Machias, hay; ing aboard the local and Bridgeport battallons, dropped anchor in the harbor off Fort Hale Park.
 The Machias was accompanied as far as the outer breakwater by the York divisions on board. The Hart ford division was transferred by small tenders from the Prairie to the city dock
 All members of the militia agreed in voting 1t the most successful cruise ever held.
 On Friday afternoon Governor Woodruff paid the men visit On his arrival a gubernatorial salute of IT guns was fired by the gunboat Machias, after which he proceeded to inspect the ship.
 On Friday night he attended ban quet and smoker given on board the Prairie.
 The governor came home Saturday with the tars on the Machias and as result he has good coat of tan to show his friends.
 All the officers and men on the cruise were in the best of health and spirits on their arrival and reported that not an accident had occurred during the eight days to mar the cruise.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
S9sEM Marine ReCort GMs'
GENEniL SHIPPING NEWS

Sable Island, x. S, Aug. l6.-Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse from Brem- en for New York, was reported by Mar conigram 737 miles east of Sandy Hook at 120 D. ma VIII dock 7:30 a. m, on Tuesday.
 Browhead Aug l6-steamer Kron- prinz Wilhelm from New York for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Bremen was 220 miles southwest at 3Af ?. m, VIII reach Plymouth 5 q. m, Monday.
 steamer Naderland from New York for Dover and Antwerp, was 110 miles southwest at 6:27 p. m, Will reach Dover 6.30 a. m, Tuesday.
 Gibraltar, Aug 16.-Passed; steamer Carpathla, Naples for New York.
 Lizard, Aug. l6.-Passed: Steamer Mlnnetonka. New York for London
 Scilly, Aug. 16.-Passed Steamer statendam, Rotterdam for New York.
 Southampton, Aug. l6.--Arrived Steamer St Paul. New York.
 Dover. Aug 16.Sailed: Steamer prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, New York
 Liverpool, Aug. 16.--Arrived: Steam. CT Etruria. New York. Tunlsian, Mon treal. Sailed. Aug. 15. Steamer Winl- fredian. Boston, (and passed Brow head, 16th.)
 Queenstown, Aug. 16.-Saned Steam CTS Republican, Boston; Lusitania, New York
 Cape Race, N F., Aug 16.--steamer Campania. from Liverpool for New York was reported by Marconigram al 7.1O D. m. No distance given. Wil dock Wednesday forenoon.
 St. Johns, N. F., Aug 16--Arrived Steamer Carthagian, Liverpool, for Hal flax
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

remembers that Governor Woodruff with the help of all the democrats In the house and senate tried to pre- vent the gross injustice done to the people of the state when Sb0,000 cor porations are granted charters which enable them to issue and sell S50,0OO,- 900 in worthless stock. The republi- can machine well remembers Cover nor Woodruff's inslstance that com mission should review and fix the tel ephone rates in the state The ma chine well remembers his vetoes of all grabs in charters the republicans pro- posed to pass, no matter how much the state and It's people were hurt by them.
 The protest of the governor against the perncious lobby at the capitol against all loose and ineffective leeis- lation and against all other activities which have been characteristic of re- publican legislators for the last half dozen sessions of that body, Is too well remembered and wa stoo popu- lar with the people at large, being good fair, democratic measures for the republican road roller engineers to ever permit vlndicatlon of the governor such as he Is seeking,
 Oh, no, Governor Woodruff will be turned down and Lllley will get the 'vindication" of a nomination such as 1t is. But after all, it will be the gov ernor who has really been vindicated whether he is turned down by his party or not Woodruff's position, no matter what happens in the repub- lican nomination controversy. is an enviable one. while Congressman Lil- ley's Is anything but that.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
LOANS.
DOGS.
LEGAL NOTICES.

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, August l3, 1908. ESTATE OF ALICE D. PECK, late of New Haven, in said District, deceas- ed
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 ORDERED, That the 20th day of August. 1908, at ten o'clock In the fore noon, at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven in said District, be ap- pointed for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having clr- culation in said District,
 By the Court,
 JOHN l.. GILSON,
 all St Clerk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR.
POLITICAL. NOTICE.


 The Chairmen Of the several Wards in the Town of New Haven are hereby notified to call meetings of the Re publican Electors in each Ward on Thursday evening, August 20, 1908, for the purpose of eleoting delegates to the State, Congressional Probate and Jus tice of the Peace Conventions, Chairmen will give four days notice to the Electors of their several wards. The several wards are entitled to the following number of delegates: First Ward--6 delegates. Second Ward--10 delegates. Third Ward--S delegates Fourth Ward-1S delegates. Fifth Ward--5 delegates. Sixth Ward-6 delegates. Seventh Ward delegates, Eighth Ward--l1 delegates. Ninth Ward-1S delegates. Tenth Ward-14 Delegates. Eleventh Ward---7 delegates. Twelfth Wards delegates. Thirteenth Ward--4 delegates Fourteenth Ward---3 delegates. Fifteenth Ward-2 delegates
 THEODORE II MACDONALD Chairman Republican Town Committed
 al5 5t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
The death of Gen Stephen D. Lee

The death of Gen. Stephen D. Lee leaves only two surviving lleutenant- generals of the Confederate army. They are Gen A P Stewart, ranking lieu tenant general of the Confederacy, of Buckner, of Kentucky. General Stew art celebrated his eighty sixth birthday anniversary on October. ' last General Buckner was a candidate for wce -presi- dent on the national democratic ticket with Palmer in 1896. He was eighty. five on April last.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-17
NOTES OF BUILDERS House for w. 8. Wells on St. Roman Street-0f Colo
 nial Style. w. H. HARTY TO BUILD Two Brick Buildings Also Being Built for C. II. Webb on Crown
 Street.

From plans drawn by Architects Foote & Townsend, the contract to build the colonial residence on st. Roman street for William s. Wells, 39 Church street, has been awarded to the Thomas & Hobro Co. The plans call for a frame house, 33 by 42 feet, with shingle sides and roof. There will be Il rooms, finished in hard woods with hard wood floors mantels and fire places The bathrooms will be tiled and the house will be heated by fur mace, Gas and electricity will be used for lighting purposes.