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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
WEEKS MILLS.
. Sarah Barton Mosher.

By the death of Sarah Barton
Mosler which occurred on the morn
ing of May 9Th at the residence of her
son, E. II. Mosher of Augusta, Week.
Mills has lost one of it's oldest resi-
dents, and a woman who was held in
high esteem because of her many ex-
cellent qualities and high Christian
character.
Mrs. Mosher was the daughter of
the late Luther and Lydia (Chadwick)
Pierce and was born in Windsor, Aug.
%, 1927. She was the youngest of
their ten children, all of whom she
survived. In early life she began her
active career as country school
teacher but being anxious to obtain a
more remunerative occupation she left
the schoolroonl and like many of the
daughters of our New England
farmers of that generation, found en-
ployment in the cotton factories of
Lowell, where she soon became an ex-
pert weaver. When what is now
known as the Edwards Mills were
ready for operation she was recon-
mended to their agent as skilled
operative, and hers was the hand that
staretd the first looms in these fac
tories which have since furnished EN-
p,oyment to thousands and added ma
terially to the wealth of the city Of
Augusta. ,..-
In 1S4S she married Elisha Mosher of
China and this became allied with one
OF the oldest families of kennebec
county. The home of Elisha Mosher
stood for old-time hospitality and
many We're the friends and relatives
who gathered around the board, or of
an evening sat about the hearth and
listened to the sparkling wit and
merry tales of their genial host while
the great logs blazed within the huge
fireplace, and lighted up the cheerful
room. His wife, although a mother,
and Il careful housekeeper, always
found time to greet her guests with a
cordial welcome, and was never hap
pier than when dispensing her hos
pitality. "A large circle of nieces and
nephcws hold her in loving remem-
brance for the happiness which her
many kindly deeds has brought into
their lives, and her children bless her
as the best Of mothers.
After the death of her husband, in
the winter of 1888, as a widow she
turned her attention to the care OF
the sick, and until enfeebled by age
she went about doing good. Many
are the sorrows that have been light
'ened by her tender ministrations and
words of sympathy. OF her it may
truly be said "She hath done what
she could" ..-
Mrs. Mosher was the mother of five
children, three of whom survive her
Her Youngest son died in infancy.
Her eldest daughter Hattie. who mar
ried Loretto Hayford of Belfast, died
in 1897. To those of her family who
now remain, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah P
Mosher of Weeks Mills, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward H. Mosher of Augusta Mr.
and Mrs. Seth Richardson of Vassal-
boro, Mr.. Loretto Hayford of Belfast
and their families, is rendered the
sympathy of her friends and neigh
hors, who mourn with them that a
good woman has passed from earth
Her remains were brought to her old
home on Saturday and laid to rest
beside her husband and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Young women are often great
sufferers for want of. proper advice
Ut just the right time.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, has
always issued to young girls a spec
ial invitation to write to her about
their sickness. She is a mother,
and fully understands.
In nine chances out of ten your
case will be just the same as those of
the young ladies whose letters follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The FIRST trout to be brought into the
city from Belgrade Lakes this spring
and placed on exhibition were landed
by II. Nj. Brann. who returned Sunday
night from n short fishing trip in that
section. There were three OF them. the
largest weighing 2ls lbs. and the others
2 pounds and 6 ounces each. The fish
were on exhibition in the Brooks Hard
ware Co.'S window yesterday and were
ADMIRED by all who saw them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
What Shall We Have For Dessert7

Trv IEIL-O. the dainty, appetizing,
economical dessert Can be prepared in
stantlyMsimply add boiling water and
serve when cool: Favored Just right right:
sweetened just right; perfect IN every
sert for a large family. All grocers sell
II. Don't accept substitutes. JELb-0
complies withpall 4 Rure9F0o 1iaTs. 70
fIayors :-LemOns Orange e HaA1neiiys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Dr. Z. J. Roberts Of this city, by in
vitation of the State Dental Society of
New Hampshire, Is made the guest OF
the society during the meeting to be
held in Keene on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, May II, Is and IA. and
Will read paper before the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The water in the river was on the
rise again Sunday and yesterday noon
was on the White wharf. 1t was said
that the rise was due to the fact that
the gates at the outlet Of Moosehead
lake had been opened to let off the sur
plus from that body Of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Hose No had practice drill early
Monday evening with the new snap
coupling recently received and made
quick time. The coupling was at
tached to a hydrant near the resi-
dence of Hon. c. S. Hichborn. 200 feet
of hose was laid. the pipe put on and
water got in eight seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Benjamin Niles, who is employed By
Charles 5. Pope, returned at about :
o'clock yesterday morning from a trip
to Pennington. Conn. where he had
been to purchase some stock for Mr.
Pope. bringing with him eight head Of
registered Jersey stock they being
I'VE yearling heifers. a bull and two
calves. They were handsome lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Tht regular session of Augusta
Lodge, No. 964. B. P. 0. Elks, will be
held on Wednesday evening. April IL,
commencing at o'clock. The business
Of the session will include balloting
for candidates and reception of appli-
cations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Col. w H. Williams, who had been
confined to the house by a severe at
tack of rheumatism, Is improving and
was abie-to BE over town yesterday,
but is obliged to move around with the
assistance of crutches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Augusta people who visit Squirrel
Island each summer will be interested
in the report that c. X. Richards has
sold Squirrel Inn, the hotel on the
island, to Boston parties, and will dur
ing the coming summer manage the
sain.set OF, Mouse Island. which prop
erty he owns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office Of the city
clerk are the following: May 6, to Mr..
ana Mrs. Alfred Bilodeau, son; May
S. to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Veilleux,
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The funeral Of the late George How
ell Of townsville, N. B., who died Sun
day in st. John, N. B., will be held at
ga. M. Thursday in st. Mary's church.
The remains VIII arrive here this af-
ternOOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
laik ktllnthee 1ppFpaI
Tussdax, Nay T. 1903.

Cards Of thanks, Obituary notices, res
i olutions of respect, etc. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising Of money. will be charged at
Z the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
: cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
I cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
!. separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
: Journal promptly will confer favor
! by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

sCapt. William T. Pollard Of Foxcroft
arrived In the city yesterday on
short business trip and was at the fish
and game department at the State
House during the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Charles Smart of Parkman sheared 40
sheep one day last week. He caught
his sheep and tied thes' fieecAs ia stMe
Iaime. Tor man II 'yeafs ~RE1 this is
ooash1eFsd as doing pretty well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

"A special car will leave Augusta at
Il O'Clock this evening for Winthrop,
and returning will. leave Winthrop at
the close of the performance at the
theater by H. Price Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

miss Annie Barton of Windsor, who
underwent an operation for Appendix
otis Saturday morning at the Augusta
City hospital, was reported yesterday
to be as comfortable as could be en-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Hose responded to still alarm at
SIS Monday morning, due to fire in
the dump near the residence of Percy
V. Hill on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Additional copies of the first annu-
al report of the Board of Education
can be secured at the office OF Supt.
D. w. LaRue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

David Staples of Watervile is acting
engineer on the shifter in the Maine
Central freight yard for the present
and will continue in charge until reg
ular engineer is appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
LOCAL BRIEFS R

Dance and bake bean supper tonight
It North Augusta Grange Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The W. d. Hutchins Co. has sold the
Edna White property on Gage street
to A. j. Allen Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
REV. ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

x -Zali2.
Post TOesties
State Trust Co.
A. SftnnaTi & Co.
Tyler T. BGtterfield.
sSherburne e Daley.
Jackson's Drug Store-Gardiner.
.Gotch and Hackenschmidt moving pic
lures. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
LOCAL K, NOTICE.
: - 2nnn


A.. POGO Cook will sell at cost
.,,ea a ii of fine wavy and plain
I..ato,,a, n All fie different colors.
may12,d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been 6ssd for over sIxTY.rTvE YEARS b NIL
LIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING. With PERFECT SUCCESS. Il eOOTHEo
the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN,
SuKES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy for DIAR,
saGA Sold BY Druggiss -. every pm u the world
Pc suN and ask for" Mfs. Winsuws Soothing Syrup
snd take other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle. aea
aneed under The Food and Drugs Act June sofa 1908 Sers
NUMBER 1893. oAN OLD AND WELL TRIED REAEDI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Aoaashans o pupils E s ss %san w'
day aaepins, 1885, may iios.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Men MS well as women need Satin SKIN
cr4sni and powder for youth keepers &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
LYDIA PlNkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

VEGETABLE COMPOUND
is what you need to restore health.
Miss Abby F. Barrows, of Nelson
Vile, Ohio, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"When I wrote to you 1 was very
nervous, had dull headaches, backache,
and was very irregular. Doctors did me
no good. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetab BILE
Compound and your advice made me
regular, well and strong. I am now in
better health than ever before"
Miss Elsie L. Hook, of Chelsea,
VT, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
II am only sixteen years old, but
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and your advice have cured me
Of sideache, periodic pains, and a ner-
vous, irritable condition after every
thing else had failed"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, in f1ammation, ulcera-
ton, f1broid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
Ing down feeling, f1atulenoy, indiges-
tion, dizziness, ornervous pr0strat1on.
Why don't you try it?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

A farmer writing in the Cando
Democrat, gives one reason for
many of the farmers trading with the
catalog houses. He says the mer-
chants do not practice reciprocity
among themselves. When they 90
not have what they desire in their
own store, they send out OF the city
fer it, instead of giving their neigh
Dor an opportunity to sell the goods.
The farmers are quick at getting
next to a proposition, and conse-
cuenily think they are not bound
morally to trade with such business
M n. Another farmer gives the
Cardo merchants wrap across the
knuckles because they ship in their
cabbage and other produce TO sell,
which might just as well be bought
from the farmers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

What about the proposed anti-pass
legislation that was so cleverly ex-
plotted by so-caEed reformers two
years ago? Some of those who
made noise then have been dumb
as oysters ever since. They may
not think that they take a bride
when they accept free transporta-
ton from railroad company, but
they do, nevertheless. The thing is
wrong in principle. and while these
favored ones travel free the public
pays dearly for the special privilege
of the few. You hear politicians talk
gl;bM about class legislation, the
deadly rebate, ct cetera, and at the
same time carry a free pass in their
inside pocket. A few unselfish men
with the courage of conviction could
dc away with this evil Our legisla-
lures seem to have lacked such a
nucleus.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The Independent contends that
the primary election law should be
so amended that there should be
positively no question as to the .peo-
pies choice, prior to the opening OF
the legislature. Take the state OF
Oregon, for instance. The legislature
knows at the present time, who is
the choice Of the people, and the
fact that a Democrat has been
elected, tho the legislature be main
" Republican, will have no effect
on his election. The legislature will
merely cast their ballot for this man,
rs mere matter Of form, and then
90 about their business Of enacting
3ust laws. They will not have to
spend weeks Of valuable time wrang.
ling over the choice Of man, and
then perhaps select . man dn the
end who II distasteful to the people.
By al means, let this part u the
law be amended.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
"Mhx Mt Ratify IT,

New comes Thomas F. Marshall
defeated aspirant for the nomina-
ton to the Office of United States
senator, again into the limelight,
with statement to the effect hat
he will, in all probability be can
didate before the legislature this
winter, Notwithstanding his defeat AZ
the polls, and contrary to the ex-
pressed will OF the people, by which
he seemed so anxious to be guided
until quite recently. In fact, ne
stated openly through his ofiicial Or
gan, the Grand Forks Herald; that
he would abide by the decision Of the
people at the polls. He did not at.
tempt to qualify. this statement Dy
asking that his opponent, Mr.. john
son, make similar declaration, be-
lieving as he did that it was totally
unnecessary, that he. had the noml-
nation as good as cinched, and that
little "spief"' would probably get him
a few more votes which he did not
really need. Now, he claims absolr-
lion from that specific promise
not to be a candidate against Jonn-
son. Again, when the primary law
was attacked this fall, the Marshall
papers fairly howled and shrieked
the news to the dear people, that
they need not worry. Is Mr.. Marshall
had engaged the best legal talent
! in the state to appear at the hearing
and defend the constitute onality q
,, the primary law, from to :. He
would see that the gang did no'
!, thwart the will Of the 2eoppie i y
took all Of his hard earned wealth
to do 1t. He was, in fact, intensely
! interested In the npholding q W
\ primary law Now. unless he ms g
! coded to qutte an extent from 81
position, how can nd conscientiousiy
either BY his own candidacy or p
the support Of some one else; oppose
the expressed will Of the people g
!. this state. In other words, rwn,
not ratify It. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

a liberal reward will be paid for
the recovery or Tor information. lead.
Ing to the recovery Of one by geld
.ing,ani chestnut mare, which disap-
peared from my pasture on Wednes.
day, Oct. as. Description: nay
horse. tall and rangy. Il hands high.
string halt q. the LEFT. hind leg, shoes
on In front. Mare weighs about 1000
lbs... white strip IN face, short tail.
one white hind leg bunch over tight
eye. chestnut streakel with white.
Andrew Jacobsou BpFiingtop. r. No
I. or John =. Moore. MinOt.
11sS Hi chg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

We note that good many of the
farmer boys CT the state are entering.
the agricultural college OF Fargo.
This college is ranked among the
best in the United States, and two
or three months spent in this school
will repay any farmer boy hundred
fold. The cost Of attending is very
small, and the students are given
the best chance In the world 10
learn up-to-date farming. But We
hear some farmer from the old school
who thinks he is just as well on
as if he had attended such col
lege say, oh, Pshaw! what's the use.
John can learn at home which ends
to plant the seed up. This college
education is ali bosh' But it isn't
There are so many things that a
successful farmer should take into
, consideration in this day and age
, OF the world. Soil rotation, seed
selection ana preparation, d1versi
flying, stock raising and judging, the
value Of fertilization, how to lerti,-
! ize and when, and hundred and
one other questions arise that should
be understood thoroly. The farmer
! OF the present day should be an edu
/, Gated man. It may not be neces.
! sary to know Latin and Greek, but
at the Fargo college, only practical
things are taught. Spend a couls 81
hundred dollars on John thiswinter
II You can spare the cash, and hi
will make It back soon enough II
better methods. Many . farmer to
DAY Is impoverishi8g the soil, which
he will learn when It Is too late. In
stead Of the averaging yield grow
ing greater every year, in many caa
es It = xctuai;y growing less. A da!
Of reckoning viii come soon enough
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The. Stanley Sun refers to the mem
,bers of the Minot Commercial cluD
as g few politicians who parade be
fore the public as the Commercial
club of Minot. The Sun Is wrong
Of course the members of the Minot
Commercial club are interested In
politics. That is the duty of every
good citizen. The Sun seems to
think that the Minot Commercial
club had no right to take any hand
IN the county division matter The
club had a perfect right to work Tor
any proposition that it believed 70
lave been the best for the county
as a whole. Naturally, most Of the
citizens of Mfnot do not like the
idea of seeing thecountydivided.
Imperial Ward is a ppower and We
are everyone Of us proud OF her.
We are proud that there are such
towns as Stanley within the county.
and we do not blame Stanley or any
other town from making an effort to
divide the county If it is for her IT.
.terests. The election is over, and II
Montrail has won, all well and good
II however, the law says that she has
not received enough votes, then II is
the duty Of every citizen Of the
county to acquiesce in the matter
and hope for better days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Some of the prisoners in the coun-
ty Jail, have formed a the very rude
habit OF calling to women passing
the jail, during the absence Of the
jailor. One young lady, who is en-
tirely respectful, has been the bane
OF these insults several times. The
guilty prisoners should be given a
bread and water diet, and perhaps
they would be more respectful to the
fair sex.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
The Stanley Sun believing

The Stanley Sun believing that
Mcntrail county prcprcsition has won.
has started fight to secure the news
county seat for Stanley. This was
to be expected, as the owner Of the
townsite Geo. w Wilson has been a
county divisionist for the past seven
years. It may be that Montrail has
won, Maybe she has not. Ths
Supreme court of the state will no
doubt decide the question. In the
meantime, 1t would look better if the
Sun would wait until such decis-
ion is rendered. before the court
house is erected and the officers
elected ,,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
BY special arrangement that ha,

By special arrangement that has
recently been made between the
postal authorities of the United
States and France, Italy and Ger
many, parcels will not be received
at the post Offices for transmission
between the countries which have
value Of more than $50. The
same arguments has been made for
parcels mailed in England to parties
in the United States, but there is
no limit placed on the value of the
articles that will be received in the
United States which are addressed
to points in England This new ar.
arrangement took effect on November
18th and necessitates a statement
with regard to the value of par.
GELS mailed to these countries. This
has not been required by any Of
the postal laws until the compile
ton Of the agreement which went
into effect last Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Those VINO predicted a long cold
winter, may find that their prognos-
tications need a little remedying.
has had summer like
weather. The heating stoves have
been shut down. and the windows
opened most of the day. Farmers
have been piowing and narrowing
and work Of all kinds out OF doors
has been progressing well. We may
have repetition of last winter.
Who knows?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Senator elect Martin Anderson of
Stanley and Representative elect
Lind are avowed supporters of Johr-
son for the senator They believe
that the people of the state have
spoken. and that they want john
son elected to the senate and upon
those grounds, If nothing more, they
are willing to give the gentleman
their support 1t looks as tho Johr-
son will have no trouble in being
elected on the first ballot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

James ]. Hill, president Of the
Great Northern, says that wheat ex-
port will soon end and that we will
socn use all the grain we raise right
here at home. If his prediction
proves true the man who commences
to summer failow and keep his land
up in good wheat raising condition
will reap his reward.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
The independent wants good
correspondent at each point in sue
county. Write US for. terms.

The Park River Republican gave =
good write-up last week Of the
aliil in that city, which he's capa'l
sity Of $50 barrels 9 day. There are
many good mills in the state am y
seems useless that any -four should
.be shipped in. Weshave the 8aour
and every citizen should see to L
that he uses only home goods. NJ
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Hansbrough now denies that he
made an avowei declaration mat he
is candidate for the senate. The
Senior Senator cannot deny that he
has coed many feelers out that may
get pinched. ss4l. s