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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
GLEANINGs AND GOSSIP.

Macedonia now has a population of
over 2,0oO,Oo0. and it is said that not
all of the people are brigands.
There are q good many people in the
South who have never seen an auto
mobile And yet the people down there
think they are in hard luck
A ST. Louis man shot himself the
other day because a girl refused to
marry him. Still he may have been
afraid that she would change her
mind.
The father of seven children in
France does not have to pay taxes.
This would be one way to increase the
heirs of the idle rich in this country.
A prominent New Yorker said the
other day that horse cars can be found
in no other large city in the country.
Still it is not much to boast about.
A man in the Bronx was out hunt
ing the other day and shot the bird off
from womans hat. There is all
sorts of moral i'll this nice little
story.
The Wall Street Journal says that
the fire losses in this country are
criminal. But this isn't half what the
insurance companies think about them.
western woman found $2.000,000 of
mining stock in her husbands pocket
the other day. And the poor thing
was probably looking for real money.
too.
San Francisco says that it has some-
thing besides ruins and plague to show
the fleet There is the place from which
the lid has been removed in Oakland.
An eastern minister has got the
western papers stirred up because he
has started a crusade against progress
sive euchre parties. Another western
institution endangered.
It's really a pity that William Wal
dOrf Astor won't come home and run
for some Office so that the people can
tell him just what they think of him
in some tangible form.
One of the transatlantic lines has
now put trained nurses on it's ships.
Pretty soon no man of moderate means
can afford even to be seasick while
crossing the ocean.
New York reports that Strawberries
will be cheap this year. But. as
usual. there will only be a few good
ones on the top of the box.
A Norwegian inventor has invented
suit of clothes which will float. The
only thing which is wrong about them
is that a man may be careless and for
get to put them on before he falls into
the water.
An Indiana farmer stopped pair of
runaway horses the other day which
were attached to a load of dynamite
And he knew it, too. 1t took good
nerve. and ought to win him a
Carnegie medal.
A prince advertised for work in New
York papers the other day, and rich
girl at once offered to marry him. He
refused, but she got her picture in the
papers, which was the next best thing.
A railroad train killed a pair of
horses in Ohio the other day, and the
railroad is now trying to make the
farmer who owned them pay for bury
ing them. Ohio must be almost as
had as Connecticut.
A Brooklyn man laughed the other
day when he escaped sentence in a
police court but his laugh attracted
the attention of a spectator who at
once identified him as a man who had
robbed his house. Then the man got
his sentence. 1t was another case of
the last laugh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Either the English and French gun
experts are bringing out some wonder
full inventions at this time or else the
London and Paris correspondents are
running a desperate race to see who is
the biggest liar. A short time ago a
new English gun was described as ca
pable of showering Paris with all kinds
OF projectiles fired from the vicinity of
London aud now Paris paper tells the
world that a French scientist has per-
fected an electric sup which can fire
1900 shots a minute and be used all
day without raising the tube to high
temperature. Inventions like these
two will certainly add new interest to
war in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

turns from flock Of seven sheep last
year which show the possibilities of
profit in sheep raising. From the seven
sheep he raised twelve lambs He sod
eight Of them to c. J. Hanson for $40. %
and kept four for which he has been
offered $40. The wool brought $3.50
making the aggregate returns of his
flock Of $3.50.
E. S. Cary, who lives on the HouIton
road, was among the farmers who
found last year prosperous one Mr..
Cary raised $3.50 bbls. of potatoes, and
the cash proceeds from his different
crops foot up $4350. He closed out
700 lbs of potatoes last week at from
s195 to $500 bbl and his crop as a
whole has. averaged him s1.92 since.
after he stopped hauling from the
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
First Second
Choice. Choice.

Great Britain has. the leading navy
of the world and it is constantly being
made larger, but this spring it is SUI
fering losses faster than it is receiving
additions. During the present month
alone three British naval crafts have
been sunk in collisions and two others
seriously injured. The armored cruiser
Gladiator was cut in two and sunk by
the American liner st. Paul. Tie tor
pedo boat destroyer Alama was sunk
in exactly the same manner by the
scout boat Attentive which was seri-
ously injured by the collision, and the
torpedo boat destroyer Tiger was sunk
by the cruiser Berwick earlier in the
month. The total loss of lives in these
instances was over half a hundred, SO
that Oil the whole it has been a, very
bad month for the British navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The state government and the mu-
nicipaI authorities of various New Jer-
sey cities are making preparations for
very vigorous campaign against the
famous New Jersey mosquito this sea-
son. The war which has been made
upon the chief breeding places of these
pests in recent years has been in u
large degree successful. and tine scicn-
fists are very sure that by keeping at
1t they can gain complete victory.
The New Jersey mosquito has a nation
al reputation and nothing has done
more to make the state famous. but no
doubt the state will willingly struggle
along with less fame for the sake Of
having fewer mosquitoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
NORTH MONMOUTH.
LINCOLN.
JOlCE.

Mrs. Louisa Dunton returned to her
home here last week.
Miss Gertrude Skehan commenced her
school at Reyes Corner Monday, April q.
Miss Tena Henry, who is teaching in
chelsea, passed Saturday and Sunday at
her home.
q. c. Plummer went to Jefferson last
week to visit friends
Leslie Lewis is painting his house.
The Centennial committee held a meet
Ing Saturday to make some plans Tor the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
SAGADAHOC.
NORTH BoWDoIN.

Mrs. Sarah Rideout has returned from
a weeks visit with friends in Lewiston
and vicinity.
James Wagg of Auburn has bought the
Jalpes Grover farm recently vacated by
his son, Gilbert Grover, and is now oc-
curying the place. d.
Clair Farnum is able to be about again
after an attack of measles.
Among those chosen to take part in the
prize exhibition Of Litchfield Academy
June are Miss Ruth Wadsworth and
Weston Allen of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Cray of Rich
mond were guests Sunday of Mrs. Cray's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Robert Rideout.
Charles Deleware is moving his house.
hold goods to South Brunswick, where he
has purchased a farm.
A little son arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Souci Friday. April q.
Sabattus. which is boarding at Robert
Rideout's. is reported quite ill.
Mrs. Fannie Marshall, as superinten-
dent. visited schools in this part of the
town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilkins of Harps-
well. who recently bought several acres
of the John Jacques lot. are in town
making ready for their new home.
RICHMOND.
The funeral Of Max Card the 14-ycar-
old boy who was drowned last winter
while skating on the kennebec was held
Monday afternoon from the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Card of
Richmond. The body of young Card was
found Saturday near Bath, where it had
drifted. No session was held Monday af-
ternoon at the Grammar school and the
classmates of the dead boy attended the
funeral. The house was decorated with
flowers and Rev. 1. A. Bean. who was the
clergyman>in attendance, spoke eloquent
ly of the young man. Max Card was an
only child. and a great favorite with his
classmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

There ought to be specially uncom-
Portable place in Hades for the man
who steals church cOllectiOn-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
On the contrary it would seem that
q man mean enough to do that would
be one right after the heart of the
Hades authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Out in Des Moines, Iowa, last week
a citizen committed suicide because
the shortstop of the home team made
an error If that sort of thing be-
comes epidemic there will be nobody
left but the ball players themselves
when fail gets here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

New York society" which consisted
of 400 persons in the day of Ward Nc
Allister, now numbers 100 according
to the announcement of an expert in
sucn matters. But. as the population
of the city is increasing at an even
faster rate than this, the chances OF
the average New Yorker to get into
what is termed society in his city are
not particularly cheerful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

President Luther of Trinity college
is certainly to be figured as one of the
enthusiastic Roosevelt men of the
times. He announces regretfuily that
he does not expect to have chance
to vote for Roosevelt this year, but that
he feels sure Roosevelt will be a presi-
dental candidate again in 1916 if not
in 1glc.A ,.4,.4. l,&. ... ,.. 4,s. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
WALDO.
CENTER MoNTv,LLE.

r. L. Libby of. Burnham bought a
number OF cows here last week for the
Brighton market
Mrs. Hortense Thompson and Miss
Rosie wilson, who have been visiting
MRS. Eliza F. Bean. have returned to
their home in Knox.
me school at the Kingdom district
viii be taught by Miss Dora Brown of
Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Governor Guild will soon be back to
his post again and the announcement
gives joy in all parts of the country.
The Massachusetts governor is held in
high esteem throughout the country
and his serious illness brought out ex-
pressions of esteem such as few pub
lie men are favored with during their
IIv,oe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
SOMERSET.
HARMONY.

Lloyd Frost and Everett Reid have sold
their winters cut of logs and will run
them down the stream to Hartland.
The Grange Horse Stable Association
had bee last Saturday and put on the
rafters, boarded the stable and laid part
of the floor. 1t is so feet long and Is feet
wide and will accommodate 50 horses.
The building will cost about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
For Representative to Congress
EDWIN G. BURLEIeH
OF AUGUSTA.
OF AUGUSTA.

One of the best things about these
bright spring days is the small amount
of attention which the Thaw family
is attracting just now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
A Warninu,

To feel tired after exertion is one
thing; to feel tired before is another.
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isn't; but it's sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down, and
needs the tonic effect Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
It's a warning, too-and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once
Buy bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

What is to be said of the Chelsea
landlords who have taken advantage
of the city's terrible calamity to raise
their rents? 1t is hard to find words
strong enough for a characterization
of this kind of business, at least words
Which it would do to put in print.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The American invasion of Europe
has reached the stage where the Ger
mans are trying to play baseball. If
a few German players of the Wagner
type are produced the Fatherland will
see the real thing in the great game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

A man in Watkins, n. Y, says that
every spring for four years robin
mas Knocked at his window to be let
IT.. A robin. who could not learn to
ring the front door bell in four years
is not worth telegraph tolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The press humorsts of the country
are to hold their next convention at
Denver. The other convention to be
held at Denver will have nothing
funny about it-for the participants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

good many people feel that the
recent automobile race in New York
state was more or less of a failure be-
cause none of the contestants got
smashed up. Ancient Rome and mod
ern New York are not so far apart, af-
ter ALI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

A section of the Siberian railroad is
ballasted with broken glass. Some
use had to be found for the empty
champagne bottles thrown out by the
Russian officers on their way to the
front in the japanese war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Sometimes Il great calamity by the
interest and sympathy which it arouscs
makes us realize the smallness of our
common country, and at other times
big it Is. While the $4,000, 900 fire in
Chelsea has been given only a few
paragraphs of space and small head
lines in the South, the newspapers of
this section have treated in similar
fashion the southern tornadoes which
have cost the loss of hundreds of
lives in that section and the destruc-
ton of Il vast amount of property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Prince Helie is to be pardOned il he
seriously doubts the truth of the old
saying that all the world loves a lover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

a man in Tennessee got reckless the
other day and said his wife was worth
as much as $40 to him. No BRIDE
groom coo in, 'tlfis. 80 80 u asni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
A REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL AUGUSTA
TUESDAY JUNE 18th, 1908
NJ 1890 O'clock 4.

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senator's, one candidate
for sheriff. one candidate for clerk
Of probate, one candidate candida for regis
ter of probate, one candidate for county
attorney, one candidate for county
treasurer. one candidate for county COM
TENDER election, and transacting any bust
ness that may properly come before 1t.
The basis CT representation will be as
follows: each city, town and plantation
will he entitled to one delegate. and for
each fifty votes cast for Republican can.
didatt' for Governor in 1906 an additional
delegate, and for fraction of twenty
i've votes In excess of fifty votes. a
further additional delegate. Representa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
som RViLLE.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
Myrick Hislar, who was i'll with pneu-
monia, died last Friday Funeral Sun
day at Sand Hill in thiS town.
Eleanor Crummett of this place still
continues very i'll and is attended by
DR., A. r. G. Smith of North Whitefield
1t is reported that Waterman Dow
of this place is going to move out OF
town shortly and will make his home
at Cooper's Mills for the future.
Levi Brann, who has been ill with
pneumonia, is now reported to be on
the gaining list.
Mrs Lucinda Leighton is now gain
ing rapidly. She is attended by DR..
Ridley of Windsor.
Morrill, Glidden was calling on
friends in town Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

celebration of 1909. Much interest is felt
in the enterprise and no pains VIII be
spared to have an interesting program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30
cooPER's MILLS.

Walter Gear went to Newport, r. L.,
Saturday to go on fishing voyage.
Mrs. Walter Gear and children went
to Jefferson Sunday to stop with her
hrofhnr Will Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The splendid gathering at Waterville
yesterday shows that the Third Dis
trict Republicans are united and ready
for business in this campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The 81 places which are disappointed
in the matter should extend prompt
congratulations to West Pownal which
gets the Feeble Minded plum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

filled only by such delegation DELEGATES
in order to participate in the convention
must he elected subsequent to the date , OF
the call for this convention Ine
sion in the ante-room Of the halI
at 10 o'clock on tho morning OF the
convention, for the purpose OF RECEIVING
the credentials of tile delegates.
Per order sof the Republican County
49,, s.aDCor,miktee Is 100 -. !
C. 8: siffCf1BoRN. Chairman.
FRANK j.. HAM, Sec. S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

There is rather less interest in to-
days State convention at Portland
than in that to be held at Bangor in
June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Already plans are being made for a
baby show in connection with the
Maine State Fair in September This
will take place in Lewiston city hail.
September seventh at ten o'clock in the
forenoon. The department is in
charge of Miss Ada M. Holding 81
Shawlnut street, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

Old Orchard is rising from its ruins
but not the old Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-30

The Biddeford Methodists according
to the local papers, are in a state of
instruction over the wholly unexpect-
ed and undesired change made in their
minister by the Maine conference.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-05-02

Read Hollinger's ad. 1t will
interest you.
Mems oxfords in all styles and
lasts. r. M. Co.
"A new line of tobacco and
cigars at the candy Kitchen.
Drop in at Rosebaugh's for
those cooling Ice Cream Sodas and
Sundae's.
Just received my spring stock
of Wallpaper and Linoleum. Come
in and see the new patterns. w.
A. Alexander.
1000 bearing fruit trees. viii
produce 1000 to 5000 boxes per
annum. See Hawkins, over First
State bank, for prices on 100 acres.
Il have opened an ice cream
parlow in the real estate office and
am prepared to serve the public
with all kinds Of Cold drinks and
Hazelwood ice cream. Rosebaugh.
Spring is here. While clean
ing house, have US call around and
figure on your papering. Our
price is reasonable. Browns Paint
& Paper Store.
Smart spring haberdashery
for men who know. We are show
ing large assortment of new
spring toggery, the products of the
best manufacturers of the country.
Wilson Bros Shirts, $1.25 to $500
for dress or business wear. IN
derwear, SOC to $500. half hose 25c
to 75c. Cowan of New York Cra-
watts, 25c to 800. Every thing
that's new and correct in mems
wear at right prices. Moore Bros.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-05-02

-Hardeman hats for men and
boys. Bonner Mercantile Co.
Edison Records for May just
arrived, come in and hear them.
Moore Bros.
Go to the candy kitchen for
fresh home made taffies. They
will use you right.
Two good ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
One for fruit, and one Valley hay
land.-J. Hawkins.
New 1908 stock of wall paper
at very reasonable prices. Browns
Paint & Paper Store.
e. B. Oddson left on Wednes-
day for his ranch which he will
give his attention and improve.
Place your orders for 16 inch
mill wood, delivered at your door
dry or green. B. F. Lbr Co. 4-1s
-Chas. K. A ndrews, Immigrat
ion Inspector, returned last Satur
day from trip over the State
While away he visited every coun-
ty in the state except three. HI
was securing Statistics for the de
partment at Washington, relativ,
to foreigners in our jails and kind
red institutions.
Mrs. Susie A. Needham, o
Lewiston, Past Grand Matron o
the o. E. S., will visit the loca
chapter of that order, in the officia
capacity of Grand Deputy, on mex
Monday evening. Mrs. K. e. Fry
the worthy Matron is preparing t.
have her received by the chapte
in a manner beftting her high pc
sition in the order.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-05-02

"A full line of straw hats at the
Bonner Mercantile Co.
Base Ball goods Yes, all kinds
of them at Brody's Pharmacy.
Fresh chocolates and creams
just arrived at the Candy Kitchen.
For a nice line of Wall paper
call at Browns Paper and Paint
Store.
Call and see the last consign-
ment of nobby rockers at Alex
ander's.
Gents, buy your shirts, both
in dress and work, at the Bonner
Mercantile Co.
Don't forget the Shadow
Social at the Northside school
house, May 7th.
The finest scenery in the west
at and about Bonners Ferry. Don't
be without a kodak ana get it at
Brody's.
Just received an elegant line
of Suit Cases and Travelling Bags
Come in and look them over if ir
want of anything of this kind
Prices range from $500 and up
Moore Bros, Mems Shop.
20. X. Rosebaugh, Ben Morrow
Olivor Rabdau, and John Nav,
went out to the Pend d. Oreill
last Sunday to look at the propert,
of the Green Copper Mining anC
Development Co., near Squaw bay
They we're pleased with the ap
pearances of the claims, and Mr.
Rosebaugh will take another part,
out next Sunday.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-05-02

-Brody's for fishing tackle and
Base Ball goods.
The famous Hardwood Ice
Cream at Rosabaugh's.
Mrs. G. J. bennington, of Spo-
kane, is visiting her sister-in-law,
Mrs. James McGreevey.
We have just received a new
consignment of Shoes. Shoes that
are up to date, which we will sell
at sale prices, at Hollengei's.
The M. L. Ladies of the
Northside will give Shadow Social
at the Northside schoolhouse,
Thursday evening, May 7th.
Everybody invited.
Harry Sawyer, deputy Sheriff
of Kootenai County, passed
, through last Tuesday on his way
to Copeland to visit his family at
the ranch. He returned to st. Joe
on thursday,
We have just received a nice
shipment of varnish stains. Just
the thing for the inside of your
house or furniture, in light and dark
oak, mahogany, cherry, etc. at q
very cheap price, from half pint up
Browns Paint & Paper Store.
The Boomers Ferry Lumber
Company increased their working
force this week by putting on {
night shift at the mill. They viii
continue the double shift RICH
along, and are turning out owe
125 900 feet of lumber daily. Thei
stock has also commenced to move
} and they are making shipment
again.