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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
MAINE PEOPLE.

w. w. Warren has resigned his position
as Waterman for Mayo & Son al Dover
after having served in that capacity for
g years.
Warren Smith. now of Boston. was a
resident Of Warren until two years ago.
On his S1st birthday. a few days ago
he was the recipient of a postal shower
nearly all his old friends in Warren
remembering him with one Of these in
terestinG souvenirs, each of which bore
some kindly and congratulatory message.
Mr. Smith was deeply affected by these
evidences Of regard.
Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Allen Of Hart
ford gave a birthday party recently il
homer OF their aunt, Mary d. Bard, it
being her 91st birthday. During the af-
terncon many neiShbors and friends
called to exchange greetings ard were
pleasantly entertained by Mrs Bard
She was we'll remembered with presents
from those present and absent. Although
being 81 wears OF age Mrs Bard is very
smart, intellect clear and is Jolly as a
girl in her teens. She is by NO means
an Idle lady. Besides doing daily work
time doing embroidery, its fine quality
being the envy Of many a young ladv.
Dwight p. Wilson. superintendent Of
the Denver Power and Tramwav Com
peny. has been visiting the scenes OF his
hoyhood in South Lewiston for the past
week. Willie there he met his old school
mate. DR.. Isaac Goddard of Auburn and
the Gays Of Aud Lang Syne were again
lived over. IT has been IS years since
they had met and the doctor did not rec
ognize Mr.. Wilson at first. Mr. Wilson
is a cousin to eX-Mayor and Miss Marsar-
ct Wilson of Auburn and was their guest
for a part Of the time. He left Wednes-
day for Atlantic city to attend the annual
meeting of the Society of Mechanical En-
gineers of which he is member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
EAST CORNViLLE.

Joseph Judkins has put a piazza on
t. his house and is doing a lot OF. other
repairs on his buildings. James Could
is doing the work.
L. l.. Bigelow is having his plough
ing done. Walter Mcclure is helping
him.
Guy Moody has lost a valuable horse.
Mir. and Mrs. Stilman BlaisIlel re-
turned Thursday from Corinna, where
they have been visiting their daugh-
ter and family, Mrs. Minnie Gilbert,
iCr the rast week. They also MADE a
short visit to Frank Page in Pal
myra
Mrs Manfred Flanders is keeping
house fer oliver Case.
The friends of Benoice FoSg were
glad to see him again in hos home
town, where he was respected as a
young man, but he has been away for
q number of years He now resides in
Garland hut has many warm ncarleo
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl. Watson recently
celebrated the 50th anniversary of their
wedding at their home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Of BoWditch & Webster Co. and get q
large bottle of Partisan Sage. 1t viii
only cost YOU 50 cents, and before you
have used il week you will say it Is
worth SO
The people in Augusta and vicinity,
and especially the readers of The Jour
nal ought to know that Bowditch 4
Webster Co. guarantee Partisan Sage
10 stop falling hair, to cure dandruff,
10 stop itching scalp.
As hair dressing. and especially for
iadies of refinement, it has no equal
anywhere. 1t has most delightful
yet delicate odor, which most hair
tonics have not.
1t will. IN one weeks time. change
harsh. unattractive hair into lustrous
and luXuriant hair. The women who
use Partisan Sage never fail tn add
Wonderfully to their attractiveneSs.
Il have used and seen used. several
hair tones and so-called reviewers, but
never had any come to my notice that
can ever compare with Parsian Sage.
IL leaves the hair clean, fluffy and silky
ana does not leave one particle of site
klness. = Mrs. Ida Wilcox, hairdresser,
Coldwater Mich.
Buy Partisan Sage at Bowditch &
Webster Co. Or direct by express, all
charges prepaid, from Giroux Mfg. Co.
Buffalo. N. Y.
on a % sa~Arss&-ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

ham: Wednesday. Nov. IL. Memorial
hail, Fort Fairfield; Thursday. Nov
l., j. W. Adams hall, Westfield; Fri
cay, NOV. IS. Grange hall. Ashland:
Saturday, Nov. IA, Grange hail, Milo,
with sessions at 1870 \. III. and 50
F. NJ.
The noted institute workers. Andrew
Elliott % Gait, Ontario, and Forest
Henry of Dover, Mimi, will address
these meetings. and they will be as
sisted by Some of our best Maine
speakers. Subjects covering wide
range of agricultural work will be dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
Total,

Farmers Institutes for the first two
weeks in November have been ar
ranged as follows: Monday. Nov.
Grange hall. Center Belmont, at 1.5i
and 7.3O P. NJ; Wednesday, Nov. i, G
a r. hall, Springfield. at 1880 A A..
$50 and 7.39 p. NJ, Thursday. Nov. :.
the Rink, VIM; Friday, Nov. 9
Grange hall, kenduskeag; Saturday
Nov T. Grange hall. Guilford Center;
Tuesday, Nov. 10, Grange hall. Per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

No home is so pleasant. regardless OF
the comforts that money will buy, as
Whcn me entire family is in perfect
Syrup costs SC cents. 1t will cure every
member Of the family of constipation,
sick headache or stomach trouble. Bow
ditch, Webster 4 Co. IN. m. We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

few summers, however Miss Lucy NJ
Lane OF Boston has been conducting a
school for the greater part Of the sum
mer Through their love for music Miss
Lane has won the children ana her Ia
Dor at the island is labor Of love The
little hall in the new building is the
only public place for 4 meeting place on
the island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

We are pleased to announce that Foo
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs c,lds
and hung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food ana Drug law as 1t
contains no opiates or other harmful
remedy for children and adults Row
ditch Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Little, Brown & Co. have now COM
pleted their list of fall books and it
will be found to embrace all divisions
of literature, from special editions Of
the favorite classics to the latest work
of the modern novelist
Their illustrated travel books cover
five countries. Sun and Shadow in
SPAIN" by Maud Howe, author Of
Roma Beata'' and Two in Italy" de-
scribes that gifted authors impress
sions and experiences during many
months of wandering over the PENN
sula. Henry G. Shelley author Of
John Harvard and Literary IS
Paths in Old England" again writes
of his home country in a book entitled
"Untrodden English Ways" Not the
least of Mr. Shelley's accomplishments
is his artistic photography. and the
illustrations for his new book are all
from photographs Of his own making
Lillian Whiting has a comprehensive
book on modern life in the French
capital. called Paris the Beautiful
and Mary f. Walters Through the
Gate of The Netherlands has been 50
steadily in demand since its pubica-
ton that new edition with additional
illustrations has been prepared for this
fall
Southern California, in our own
country, contains intensely interesting
material for the writer, and none j.
more fitted to depict its charms than
George Wharton James. himself a resi-
dent of California, and author Of In
and Out of the Old Missions" IN IN!
Around the Grand Canyon" etc. His
book Through Ramona's Country
deals with the picturesque California
of Mrs Jackson's famous novel, and
the incidents from which she con-
structed her story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Miss Louise TarboX Of Bath expects ia
leaFe next month for a trip around the
world. she will be gone nearly n year.
curing which time she will visit the
rl1ncipal countries and cities of the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Margaret Holmes Bates. president of the
Daughters of Ohio has added another
book to The long list she has already
written. and this one is being brought
out by the G. NJ. Clark Publishing. COM
panv. Boston. Mass. The title of this
book is "Silas Kirkedowns Sons" and is
considered her best work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
SIDNEY CENTER.

A Box and Night Cap social will be
held at 7.30 Tuesday evening at the
NJ. F. church, Bacon's Corner. Special
musical items are being arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Many French vineyards are likely
to be turned into rose gardens The
perfume factories pay 5000 per kilo-
gramme Of pure essence Of roses and
the demand is greater than the supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Evelyn Sharp and Charles Robinson
form a team Of author and artist that
would drive any book to which they
We're hitched to sure success. They
will surely DO 50 in the case Of THE
story Of the Weathercock,' published
this fail by II. NJ. Caldwell Co, New
York and Boston. In it Miss Evelyr.
Sharp relates in her nimitable style,
with many pretty touches Of fancy, the
story Of the Weathercock and of the
interesting doings and fortunes of chill
dren whom lie has watched from his
high position, particularly Of one lively
baby VINO can understand the wonder
full things the Weathercock has to tell.
Children Will be charmed by the tale,
and by the beautiful drawings mearly
2co IN al. many Of the colored with
WniCn Mr.. Charles Robinson, one Of
the most popular Of living artists, has
illustrated II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Charles Clark Mann is well known in
Maine, as lie is all over the country,
not only as one of the genial members
of that most genial fraternity the COM
mercial travellers, but as the author Of
several very interesting and successful
books. The titles Of some Of these books
VIII occur to the feadel-Pocket Island,
The Girl from Tins Place. Uncle Terry.
scenes of some of these are laid in
our state. 70 his long list Of novels
Mr.. Mum has Just added Myrtle Bald
win, which is far ana away Mr. Munm';
best work. The heroine whose nam,. is
given to the book, arouses first the pity
and then the love Of the hero Pride
ard mistakes lead to a double quest
each for the others. and the tangled
threads of their lives continually fail of
unWinding in unity until almost too late.
Meanwhile the problem Of a self-resIect-
ing girl thrown upon the world with hpr
beauty constant source Of menace, is
presented with realism that will not
be denied the heart OF the reader. Bot
the basencss and the goodness of the
world as t is, with love triumphant oven
discour32 ementS, are brought ont with
the power of a man VINO has something
to tel, and the practiced skill of one who
has reached the height Of success in his
own field with which to tell it. This is
what Rev. George w. Hincklev-known
to everybody in New England as head of
the Good Will Farm association. Fair
field, saws of Mr.. Munn's latest novel:
This story is full Of intense human IN
terest. carries a strong moral lesson, ana
because Of the light it throws upon I'M
periled 2irlhood, ana the warning,
wholesome and strong. that it contains.
| wish it might 90 into every home in the
lard It's publication ought to result III
the saving Of thousand girls VINO today
are as pure and innocent as Myrtle
Baldwin from the awful fate to which
she was 50 often exposed. 1t is a BOOK
to he read thoroughly" Lothrop Lee &
Shepard company are the publishers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

the western section of the State have
been cleansed. pruned and tin-patched,
,nd this year only about > per cent.
showed any evidence of the presence
Of the gypsy moth. This shows con-
clusively that the gypsy moth can ,"
eNtcrminated in Maine if the LesiSia-
turc sees tit to appropriate money Tor
the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

For lovers of poetry as well rs for nd
mirrors of Sidney LaniCr, one Of the most
interesting books Of the fall will he the
Poem Outlines Of Sidney Lanicr," which
was published in September The book
contains fragments and outlines cf poems
left by Sidney Lanier and which have
never before been published in amy form.
Some are mere flashes of smile in I'M
rhymed couplets. others are definite
rounded outlines instinct with the beauty
of idea but not yet hewn to the line Of
perfect fern; one, at least. is the begin
ming of duit" 4 long narrative H. verse.
They have been selected from his papers
rs containing something worthy Of prescn-
tation. Their great beauty and their
high importance as the unpublished work
of such poet give the book great value
and interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

A now book by the author g The
BaDys Grandmother" is bound to de-
serve a cordial welcome. A novel by
Mrs. Wa!ford & Co., will be published
in Tho near future. under the title Of
"I.eonara Stubhs.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

despair; don't lie
awake nights;
don't wait an
other day, but go
to the drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26
DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR
Partisan Sage Stops Falling Hair IN
Two Weeks, or Bowditch & Webster
Will Refund Your Money.

Look at your comb.
Ham coming out pretty
fast isn't it?
Getting SO thin on top
That you are commence
ing to feel rather hdg-
ity.
Perhaps you are even
beginning to worry
Don't worry. don t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

The following list of towns has. by
Paul ID. Sargent, State commissioner
of Highways. been recommended to The
Governor for payment of State ala for
state road work which has been done
liIripr tho ya1r'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

The short stories that Edith Wharton
las written during the last four wears will
be published IL a volume this month I'M
Ger the title of The Hermit and the
Wild Woman" There are eight stories
in the hook including THE Hermit and
the Wild Woman, The Last Asset In
Trust" The Pretext." THE Verdict"
The Pot-Boiler,' The Best Man" ana
''Latmos." Mrs Wharton is perhaps the
greatest master OF the short story writing
n English today and these tales represent
he climax of her art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Margaret Mayo has turned her sue
cessful play, Polly of the Circus." I'M
an attractive novelette,. which is pub,sI-
ed N neat little volume by Dodd, Mead
y 60. tNew York;. The author gives more
intimate details OF Polly's life as a circus
girl than are found in the play. Henry
NJ Bunker furnishes eight free band
drawings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Eden Phillpott's latest volume about
Dartmoor "A Virgin in Judgment" vii
be published this month by Moffat, Yar6
(, Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

The Witching Hour" Augustus Thorn
ass play that has had an eXtraodinar!
success in New York with John Mason a.
leading actor, is promised in book form
this month by Harper & Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

The Mcclure Company. New York pub
fish THE Guest of Quesnay" which som
reviewers declare to be far and away IT,
best story Mr. Rnoth Harrington ha
written. and this IS saying not a littl
abont a book by the author of "Monsleu
Beaucaire."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Dana Estes is at the present time in
Switzerland, to stay three months or
three years, as the mood seiZes linn.
But the firm that bears his name keeps
on its path With comparatively few pub
LEGATIONS. but those well-chosen MIR
Estes himself appears as the editor Of
Noble Thought Series" those 81 Mar
Gus Aureius and Of John Ruskin rlak-
ing their appearance in neat. handy
volumes III a distinctive heavy black
type. The -Aureius has Photographers
Of two beautiful busts in Mr. Estes's
possession. Having made extensive
| Journeys into darkest Africa himself. it
seems natural that Hr. Estes should
have on his list the story of the jour
ney made by Miss Caroline kirkland
and her mother 10 Uganda and the
I Frapsvaal Some African Highways
was contributed in large measure in The
germ of letters to the Chicago Tribune
in 1906. 1t is now published in a hand
some volume, with between forty and
| fifty full-page Illustrations. a map, and
an Introduction BY Gen, Baden-.powen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

In honor of the Lincoln centenary next
February Houghton-Mffiin company have
Just issued n popularprced anniversary
edition of "Lincoln: Master of Men," by
AonZo Rothschi;G. This is one Of the most
remarkable of the many books about
Lincoln and five printinss have been nee
essary to supply the demand during the
TWO years since it first appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-26

Irish Toasts," by Shane NaGael. ant
Scottish Toasts.' by Ivor Ben McIvor
are two ornamental little volumes Wit
decorated pages They car be depen1ef
upon 10 supply the patriotic Irishman OF
Scoto hnan with all the sentiments, pa
triotir or convivial, that his heart coulc
wish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19
Obituary.

Mrs. Barbra Bert, wife OF Samuel
Bert, was born in Lebanon county,
Penn, in 1874, died Nov. II, 1908, at
her home, aged GA years, 8 months
and II days. Her death was unex-
pected as she had been in fairly good
health to the time OF her death.
In 1869 she was married to Samuel
Bert Of Franklin county, Penn. In
1879 they came to Kansas and bought
the home where they have lived ever
since. To their union were born 8
children, 8 boys and 5 girls. There
are left to mourn, husband, two
sons, three daughters and eight grand
children.
Mrs. Bert became a member Of the
Brethren in Christ at an early age
and has always been an active helper
in the religious work Of the church.
Funeral services were conducted
by Elder Jacob Engle Of Donegal at
Bethel. Interment In the Bethel
cemetery. A large hu mber Of
sympathizing neighborS and friends
attended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19

WHEREAS, There is no more hos
pitable people in the great state o.
Kansas than comprise the thirty-6vt
hundred citizens Of Herington, there
fore, be 1t
RESOLVED, That we, the teachers 81
Dickinson county, do hereby pledge
our earnest and active support to q
com mittee to be named by authority
of our county association for the pur-
pose OF actively beginning immediate
ly and carrying forward to success .
campaign to bring the 1909 session Of
the North Central Kansas Teachers
association to Herington.
The following committee was APP
pointed: Supt. A. j. McAllister,
Herington, chairman; Supt. W. A.
Stacey, Abilene; Supt. W. 0. Steen,
Solomon; Prin. J. P. Perrill, D. 9. H.
s.; Co. Supt. e. S. Mccormick; Co.
Supt. elect N. +. Aumiller. The CO.
operation Of the leading educators Of
several counties is already assured,
and by united action on the part Of
The Dickinson county teachers the
next meeting Of N. c. X. 7. A. can be
to Herington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.

J.E. Brewer went to Kansas City
George E. SCherer left for Hurry,
Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wilcox went to
Kansas City. e-raIg Il
James Hartronit and wife left yes
terday for Beatrice, Neb., where they
will reside.
j. H. Little Of La Crosse, chairman
Of the State s. S. association executive
committee was in the city.
Oscar Dentzer returned from q
three days business trip to Kansas
City where he was buying goods for
Case & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19
a BRYAN STATEMENT.
Non-commIttaI Reply Of Nebraskan to
q Direct Question.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 49, ny
friends do not require me to prejudice
the future and / shall not take the ad
vice Of my opponents on this subject
I shall continue to write and speak in
defense Of things which / believe to
be good for the American people. /
hope 1t may never become necessary
to run for Office again, but will not
attempt to decide that question until
the time comes to act. do not see
any necessity to say more on the sub
ject."
In answer to the direct question
Twill you run for the presidency again
If conditions arise to warrant it?" VIII
liam J. Bryan Tuesday night dictated
the above statement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19

Leonard Schwendener, who died q
his home in South Dickinson, Nov.
IA was born in the small town Of
Buch, In the Canton Of st. Gallue.
Switzerland. He came to America 10
1866. He made long journey on
foot and finally reached the home Of
his parents, brothers and sisters re-
siding at that time on Turkey Creek,
Dickinson county, Kas. He was one
Of the earliest settlers Of the county
and had endured many hardshipS and
his love for farm life continued to the
end.
His first marriage was in 1867 to
Mrs. Marie Catch. To this union
were born two children, Frank Schwen-
dener and Mrs. Mary Graham. He
was kind and loving father always
willing to forgive and be at peace.
He was a father to the fatherless and
his stepchildren loved him as has
been shown by those who have gone
before him to the better land,
On October 80, 1900, he was mar
ried to Miss Minnie Sprung Of Abilene
with whom he lived with happily for
eight years and his last word was her
name. In his early life he belonged
to the Reformed church where he was
converted at the age Of IA. After
coming to America he Joined the
German Methodist church Of which
he was a member great many years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19
WANTS NEXT MEETING
lexington Invites North Central
Teachers There.

,,AN ~ - 4. 49,,
hERlNeToN' nov l@-As = arg
and enthusiastic meeting Of the DICK
inson County Teachers association
held here SATURDAY. the following
,...o,n,,on. ,vssror ,,nsn;mouslv adopt.
lO'o'u',Ou' -. $3.50,
adoPted ana a commi''ee aPPOln'0u
to carry on the work;
WHEREAS, The meetings Of the
North Central Kansas Teachers' assoc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-19
Science Hail for Wesleyan.

Salina. Kan, Nov. 1S.-The coroner
stone of Science hall of the Wesleyan
university was laid Tuesday after
noon, Prof. T. w. Roach, the express
ident, placing the stone in position.
The ceremonies were presided over by
Frank Hageman. the president OF the
board of directors of the institution,
while the directors assisted. Ad-
dresses were made by DR.. G. B. Spen-
Ger Of Kansas City, DR.. B. T. Winant,
DR.. G. w.. Winant, DR.. A. N. See and
the Rev. U. s. Brown.