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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
FIGHTING BOB AFRAID.
Ready for Sea Duties But Fears Social
Festivities.

Chicago. April Gle is always ready
for sea duty. but he is afraid of social
festivities
That was the little character sketch
of Admiral Rcbley d. Evans given
Sunday by the person who knows him
best--Iiis wife.
Mrs. Evans was in Chicago four
hours on her way to join the admiral
in California She was accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. G. c. Marsh Of
Washington, wife Of Commander
Marsh, at present in command of the
torpedo boats and submarines of the
navy.
Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Marsh LETT
Sunday night for Los Angeles, where
they viii be the guests of The Los
Angeles committee. which is to well
como the battleship fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
APPROVE DANCING.
New York Mcthodists Pass important
Motion Without Discussion.

New York. April 6.--Thc New York
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church held an important session to-
day at which several matters of mo-
ment to the church were debated and
acted upon. one subject that has
created much comment. the resolution
recommending to the general confer
cnce that Paragraph 24S of the Church
Discipline, which advises against dane
ing. card playing, theater going. etc,
be eliminated was adopted by an al
most unanimous vote. Much to the
general surprise there was no debate
Oh this Important question. 1t was
simply taken up and a vote called for
Only seven delegates recorded their
votes against the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
First Ice Shipment.

The schooners Young Brothers anu
Harry Mcsser are at the Cedar Grove
ice houses loading the first vessel
shipment of ice to go from the Ken
nebec this season. The Young Broth
ers began loading yesterday morning
and the Harry Messer is waiting her
turn. The'two schooncrs together Will
take away about $500 tons. \
This ice was cut during the winter
of 1867 and has been stored at the
Cedar Grove houses since it was cut,
1t is all in excellent condition and IS
being sent from here to Southern
ports. This shipment is being made
considerably earlier than ice has been
shipped from here by the American
Ice Co. for number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mothers are At their wits
end many times trying to find
a safe, nourishins food for the
baby that's just been weaned.
This is an important epoch in
the little ones life and on
securing proper food depends
the future growth Of the child.
Grape-Nuts soaked in hot
milk, then cooled to tho riaht
temperature, with little
sugar, meets the requirements
OF the newly weaned child in
SO cases out Of : 100-perhaps
an even hundred!
Try a -teaspoonfui, soft.
ened to 2 paste with . little
Of the hot milk and then ali
mixed toSether-haIf q CUP.
fuI. It's safe because Grape
Nuts Is made only Of wheat
and barley and baked from
Y to rs hours. It's q great
food for babies or grown ups.
"There's 1 Reason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Chief Engineer Kendall has added
new piece of apparatus to the Gardi-
ner fire department. 1t Is a hook for
tearing down steel or common cell
ing. 1t is made something like darr
When it is put through ceiling the
wings spring III. and when a pull Is
made on it they open out again. and
down comes the ceiling. 1t can also be
used to cut a steel ceiling. This hook
is part of the hook and ladder truck
eOuiDment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
FoRTY.SIx VESSELS
To Take Part In Frisco Parade
Change In Fleets Itinerary.

Washington, April 6.-Somc slight
modification Of the plans of the parade
Of the Atlantic battleship fleet from
Magdalena bay to San Francisco was
announced at the navy department to-
dry. II affects ports of call on the Pa
ciiic coast.
The lineup and formation Of the
resseis to participate in the grand ma
Val review in San Francisco bay or
May was announced formally at the
navy department today. Forty-six ves-
sells :lre scheduled to participate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT
Is the Report from Physician Of Rear
Admiral Evans.

Paso Robes Hot Springs. Calf.
April 6.--Rear Admiral Evans con-
tlnues to show improvement. Although
he had rather restless night, it was
said to he due to fatigue resulting from
his drive of yesterday. He awakened
rather early this morning but suffered
no pain and was in good spirits. He
spent an hour and a half with baths
and Treatments. Then he had a short
rest IN the glass sun parlor and this
seemed to impart new life and strength
to him. He was then taken to his
room, .,.-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. TUESDAY. APRIL {, 1908

on the river road near the railroad
bridge Tho alarm was Immediately
teiepboned to Chief z. w. Allen Of the
WinsIow department and inside Of 20
minutes he had company Of men
at the scene. The quick work OF the
department probably saved the house
from greater damage, as the fire had
made but little Roadway In the ell.
The blaze was quickly extinguished
and the damage will not exceed $50.
The cause OF the fire is attributed to q
spark from 4 passing locomotive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

George L. Hathaway, clerk at the
Gardiner post Office yesterday sported
a bouquet of fully blossomed may
flowers in his button hole. The little
bouquet excited much comment as the
may flowers were the first that nave
been seen on Water street. Mr..
Hathaway states that SUNDAY he
picked a dozen or more full blown
mayflowers in a sunny spot he struck
in his rambles and he is quite sure
that spring has come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Ono of the most wonderful UNDER
ground waterways in the world. which
was constructed al the latter end Of
the eighteenth century by the Dukes
of Bridgewater is now being used for
the conveyance of waste water from
the Earl of Ellesinere's collieries. at
Walkden. near Manchester. This canal,
which is entirely underground, with
its arms and functions. covers over 40
miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
Arrives at Magda|ena Bay
Ahead Of Time.
Forty-six Vessels 10 Be In
Big Naval Parade at Frisco.
Rear Admiral Evans Gaining.
Change In Flssi's Itinerary.

Magdalena, Bay. April 5-Via San
Diego, Cal, April Six torpedo boats
arrived at shutdown this evening. one
day AHEAD of the schedule time. The
Aretfusa has not yet arrived.
The last week of the fleet at Magda-
lena bay found all the ships at anchor
All the officers and men are now rest
ing after their fatiguing practice. The
feet will leave Magdalena bay at 4
p. M. next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Louise II. Coburn and her
mother, Mrs. Helen S. Coburn. left for
Boston Monday. From that city they
will go to Washington, ID. c.. to pass
the spring months as the guests OF
DR.. and Mrs. George Otis Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

lBussel Bros immense new stock of
1908 wall papers are on the shelves
waiting your inspection. 1t is refresh
ing to know that every roll they show
you came from the factory this spring.
The very latest will become Anticipated
soon enough. SO seek for wall papers
where the stock is sure to be up to
ia fp''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Kenncbec Valley Encampment. No
IS. l. Q. o. r., Of Richmond will hold a
district meeting at Richmond Friday
night. April 10. Encampmcnts will be
present from Augusta, Brunswick,
Bath and Gardiner. The Royal Purple
degree will be worked on 10 or more
candidates by Casco, Encampment OF
Brunswick. 1t is expected that over
100 visitors will be present on this
occasion. A banquet will be served at
the close of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

"A crystalline body that he calls tri-
chotoxin Is regarded by DIR. Deios 5.
Parker as an active agent in produce
ing badness. 1t Is carried in the
blood, being chiefly produced in the
lungs. and it can be detected in the
exhoied air. The fact that females
who breathe more fully--are less af-
fected with badness than males. is
cited as evidence supporting the
theory It is concluded that persons
wh.p are lexing their hair should prac-
tice brx atlting exercises, and the In
vcs4igation seems to have shown fur
t;ier that turpentine is superior to the
uS0ai remedies as a local application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
"Hoo,iqan In Now York"

A good sized crowd of Gardiner
theater-goers enjoyed an evening Of
mirth last night at the Johnson Opera
house, that jolly comedy "HoOligan IN
New York." being the attraction.
Hooligan and his dog Flip proved de.
lightfully funny acquaintance ana
they were backed by a good company.
The play was we'll staged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Counsel for Evelyn Nesbit Tlaw Mon
day filed in the supreme court at New
York the suit for annulment of her mar
riage with Harry n. Thaw. The annul-
ment is asked on the ground that Thaw
was insane at the time of the marriage.
Papers were filed in the case several
weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.
Goud Wins Individual and Lewiston
Men the Team Contest.

There was a good crowd at the local
bowling alleys last night to see the indi-
vidual bowling match between Chapman
and Goud and the two-man team match
between Robinson and Esty Of Waterville
and Strout and Walker of Lewiston. The
individual match resulted as follows:
Chipman:--
81 81 50 50 So l07 IS Sc SO 1871
GOud:-
81 80 81 100 81 rs 81 So % 92-927
Walker and Strout won the two-rnen
team match by 26 points The score was
as follows:
Strout:-
1l3 IS 81 81 Is ~ 73 S. :? S3-870
Walker
81 3. "a s. 1e6 81 81 IS u 100
Totals
2h4 1sG l66 175 49, 10 161 lie 162 l54--177O
Robinson
50 80 50 90 80 81 81 s. s. S4-s74
Esty:--
s. "A IS 81 81 81 SO ~ IS $50
Totals
165 16' lei 1870 Isl 17s 1874 Is Ill l71--174
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
Richard r. Pickering.

Richard r. Pickering, infant son O
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pickering, ~,
died yesterday morning of tubercuiar
meningitis. aged II months. at tne
home Of George Harrington, Winte,
street. Funeral services win be nero
Wednesday at p. M. from the resi-
dence of Mr.. Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Laforrcst II. Smith from May L.
Smith for utter desertion.
Charles w. Bean from Jeanette Pearl
Smith for adultery.
Erwin A. Clough from Mary A.
C1ough for cruel and abusive treat
ment and extreme cruelty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

There was a large attendance at the
regular meeting Monday night of the
Brotherhood of ST. Paul. An address
was delivered by Z. n. Merrill. his
subject being Corporation influence
Upon Legislation" Mr.. MerrlIs adj
dress was q most interesting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The section crew of the Maine Cen
trail is placing a granite crossing on
Russell street from the freight house
to the office of the station agent. s. II.
Eaton. This has always been mud
hole and the walk will be greatly APP
preciated by all those whose business
takes them in that part of the yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The work of planking the steel spans
of the Gardiner and Randolph bridge
was completed yesterday noon. The
work would have been finished Satu
day had not the day been SO cold and
windy that the crew were Obliged to
knock off work. The cost of tile labor
was $50. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The South Gardiner fire steamer is
rebuilt. The steamer needs new
boiler and as il has seen % years OF
use some other parts may need re.
newing. The repairs will cost about
$500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

William II. .O'Brien will begin
Wednesday moving his clothes clean
ing establishment from its present
location to rooms above the store OF
Dwight NJ. Wise. This change is
made necessary from the leasing OF
MIR. .O'Brien's present quarters by
jerks the candy maker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Brigadier Gen. James G. White.
commissary general of Massachusetts.
is in the city for a few days on bust
ness connected with property which
he owns here. Gen. White was for.
mer Gardiner resident. removing from
here in the eighties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The college boys are returning TO
their studies after the spring vacation.
Eugene Lovely went to Bates and Ben
jamin Partridge to Bowdoin yesterday
afternoon and this morning Harrison
NJ. Berry will go to Brunswick to re-
sumo his studies at Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

wock left Monday for Portland where
she has a situation in Ames urus
store Miss Davis is registered phar
macist and the daughter of Rev. ana
Mrs =. G.. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Leavitt of Hav-
erhill Mass, were among the arrivals
Saturday and are the guests for few
days of her mother in Madison, Mrs.
c. F.. Washburne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The prescription books of H. B.
Sawyer drug store are now at Jack.
sons, where you can get any prescrip.
ton refilled that was previously left
at above store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
PROPOSALS.

Proposals will be received by the build
ing committee for the building Of q
school house in the town of West Gatdi-
ner The right reserved by Committee to
reject any or all bids TO be closed Apr
10th. 1908. For further particulars address
y =. Seavey. No. Is Gardiner. Maine
Chairman Of Building Gem.
Mchsodlot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Frank Merriam and c. G. Cleveland
returned to Orono Monday to resume
their studies at the University of
Maine. They passed the vacation here
with their parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

W. Folsom Merrill and Charles
Walker, who have been passing the
spring recess here with their parents,
returned to BOwdoin Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Rena Nichols of Jackman, a
student in the local High school, is
passing the spring vacation with her
mother in that plantation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

c. H. Tilton, manager Of the me-
chanical department in the Office of
the Somerset Reporter. is confined to
his house threatened with pneumonia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. A. e. Hutchinson of Farming.
dale left yesterday on an official visit
to the lodges of the Pythian Sister.
hood at Berwick. Biddeford and other
cities in that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Herbert Dorothy of New York ar
rived Monday and will be the guest
for a few days Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. I.
Estes at their home on Madison ave-
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Flossie Forter left Monday for
Oauossoc, where she has a situation
for the season at one of the hotels in
the Rangeley lake region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

A. l.. ireland and w. F. Deland Of
Caribou are in town this week. look
ing after a farm in this town or vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Ethel McPheters, who has been
the guest Of relatives here. returned
Monday to Portland. where she is en-
ployed as stenographer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

John w. Dane. formerly secretary Of
the Maine Trust & Banking Co.
but now in business in Portland, was
in Gardiner yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The members Of the Social Circle
connected with the Centenary Metho-
dist church held a meeting in the ves-
try Monday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

The Daughters of st. Margaret will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. l.
E. Purnell, Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mr.. ard Mrs. c. Davis Miller lief
Monday for visit with friends il
Boston and Concord, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Ellsworth Lcayitt. who has been
visiting his grandfather. Silas HamiI.
ton, returned yesterday to his home at
BowdOinham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

J. Edwin Taylor returned Sunday
from Il brief business trip to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Painters were at work yesterday mn.
on the front Of the Palmer block
which they are painting red.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

One Harmony farmer. Orlando Cobb.
has tapped 1909 maple trees this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Holl Forrest Goodwin left Monday
for Bangor to attend the April term
Of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. r. T. Patten. Mrs Z. f. Nc
Neelie and Mrs. Helen c. Wing left
Sunday for Boston. where they will
pass the week with relatives and
friends in that and other nearby cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Samuel Clement returned Mon
day to her home in LarOne. after {
visit here of week with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Josie Caswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Lila V. Howes. who has been
passing the vacation here with her
aunt. Mrs. Martha p. Davis. left Mon
day to resume her studies at Wellesley
College. She is member of the Senior
class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

" Miss Ethel Blair went yesterday ia
Richmond, where she has accepted a
position as head inilliner in the store
of l.. M. Prcble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Will c. Atkins and mother
Mrs. Fred Cloud Of Farmingdale, Wen,
yesterday to Boston for a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

c. Z. Dealey returned home Satur-
day night from a visit with friends in
Portland. .-.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Monaghan's full orchestra will
furnish music for the Easter Monday
ball to be given at 6. A. r. hall, Mon.
day evening, April 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. y. f. McCausland left yester.
day for Boston for visit Of several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. W. B. Steward left Monday for
a visit with relatives in Cherryfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. w. II. Stinchfield left Monday
for Boston, where she will attend the
annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of
the American Benefit Society She is a
delegate from Kennebec Lodge, No.
1853.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Maurice P. Merrill left for Bruins
wick Monday to resume his studies al
Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Mary r. Webb was the guest
of friends in Watervillc Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
GARDINER.

Rev. X. W. Plant went to Portland
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

G. L. Dupee OF Mayiield was regis
tered at the Coburn Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

MIR. and Mrs. r. B. Heselton left
Monday for visit with relatives in
Dover and Guilford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

X. B. Piper of Fairfield was i'll towf
Monday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. G. H. Burns was the guest of
friends in Fairfield for the afternoon
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
SKOWHEGAN.

J. E. Sterling of Caratunk was In
town Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Mrs. G. d. Libby went to Bosto,
yesterday for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
Only One "Hromo ouinine."/

That is LAXATIVE BRCMO QUININE.
Look for the signature Of 4. W. GROVE
Used the World over to Cure Cold in
One Day. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Afternoon in the ell of the house own
ed and occupied by Augustus kidder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07
FIRE IN WINsLoW.

Augustus kidder's House Damaged
Good Work Of the Firemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-07

Miss Florence Davis of Norridge-