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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Somerset Pomona.

| n fine time is reported by the local
Changers who attended the Somerset
County Pomona Grange meeting held il
Canaan Tuesday Among the Oranges
| represented were a good number from
SkowheGaa. Oakland. Madison, Pishon's
Ferry. Palmyra and 1Iartland. Thirty
three went from this town, amazing the
trip either in private teams or il i rig.
comfortably arranged and driven by H.
j. Woodruff, which accommodated j.. The
Injecting proved a very ENJOYABLE one and
was helpful in mauy WAYS. Tho chairs
we've occupied by the following officers.
Master, George Foster; oversccr. W. c
Hobart; secretary. S. +. Emerson; chap
lain. Mrs. Eva Shcan: lecturer. j.. l..
Sr'ith: steward. +. +. Davis; assistant
steward, f. W. French; LADY asssta ant
steward. Mrs. K. w French safe keeper.
c. L. Rofe; Pomona, Miss Tha Foster:
Ceres. Mrs. F. L. Davis: Flora. Mrs l.
L. Smith.
The following program was given: Sc
lection. double quartet; address of vel.
come. Mrs. Eva Shean; response, W. c.
Hobart, question. IN What Way Can
Farm Life Be More Attractive In and
Out of Doors?" opened by F. w Jones.
followed by Mrs. Kicker, Allison p.
Halves. s. F. Emerson. Mrs Clara g.
Leavitt, Mrs. s. Marble, w c. Hobart
and George Foster.
\ recess was here taken in which an
excellent dinner was served in the hall.
being enjoved by over 200 persons
The afternoon session opened with a
selection by the double quartet; ques-
ton, as Special Farming Preferable to
Al-aronnd Farming. one Season with
Another? opened by C. II. Gardiner:
violin solo. DR.. William Lewis: recitation
Miss Grace Bean; piano SOLO Mrs. Mabel
Decker, paper. The Wonderful Growth
of the Grange" Mrs. Sarah Nevens;
piano solo. Tha Foster: trio. Mrs Charles
Harris, Mrs. George Weeks ana Mrs
Thomas Moody; recitation Miss Eva
Williams: song with harp accompani-
ment, Mrs George Weeks; piano duet.
Mrs. Merle Foster and Miss Tia Foster;
reading. Miss Cassie Burr: vocal duet,
Mrs. Cecil Lancaster ana Mrs Mania
Holt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Loder- Edgerly.

BY clever management the young
people in the town have been denied
the pleasure of throwing rice and
showing the usual demonstrations in
the event OF marriage. for not until
Wednesday was it much known that
one of the young business men of the
tcwn was no longer a single man.
Raymond w. Loder, the younger son
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Loder of Pitts
field. and Miss Lillian Edgerly of EX-
etcr were united in marriage Saturday
evening at The Free Baptist parsonage
Rev. Z. X. Jordan performing the Ger.
emory. The couple We're unattended.
AIR. Louer is one of the popular young
men of the town. He has been the sue
cessful proprietor of the Loder studio
for the past five years. The bride has
been a resident here for the past three
years and during that time has made
MANY friends.
The young couple will make this
place their home and congratulations
and best wishes will be extended to
them from a large circle Of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
W. c. T. U. Meeting.

The Soldiers and Sailors Branch of
the w. c. T. L. held a very enjoyable
meeting in the G. a. r. hall Tuesday
evening, which was very well attended
and much interest was shown in the
same. The hall was beautifully dec
GRATED, and number of young ladies
from Gardiner We're present.
Meeting was opened with singing,
with the president, Mrs l.. H. Towlc
in the chair Mrs S G. Paine. presi-
dent of the Gardiner Union, led in
prayer Devotional exercises and the
usual business was gone through with.
The following program was then pre-
scented:
Miss Paula Williams of Gardiner
rendered q very fine solo. which was
enjoyed by all Brother c. Z. Turner
had written words of welcome to the
visitors from the Gardiner Union, but
he being sick in the hospital, by re-
quest Rev. Chaplain Burrage read it,
and was well received. 1t was re-
sponded to by Miss Paula Williams of
the Gardiner Union, in a very fine
manner Miss Gertrude Mcnamara
rendered a fine recitation in pleasing
manner. Miss Paula Williams favored
the assemblage with an excellent vocal
selection and was followed by Miss
Edwina Jordan. in nicely presented
recitation. Next on the program was
singing of hymns by the entire as
scmblage and short remarks by a num-
Der of the members present. A rising
vote Of thanks was given the visitors
for their interest shown in the enter
tainment.
Among the visitors present were Mrs.
Allen Of Pleasant Hill; Mrs. Georgia
staples Davis, and Mrs. White Of Au
gusta. The president. Mrs. Towle. eX
pressed herself as being highly delight
ed with the success of the meeting.
After singing 4 hymn, God Be With
Ycu Till We Meet Again the meeting
was brought to q close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
OAKLAND.
FIRES IN OAKLAND.
One Causes About $500 Damase-The
Other Trifling Affair.

An alum Of fire was rung in at $50
from lioX 80 yesterday morning. the cause
being a fire in the Jones barn on Mechan-
ic street Tho hose companies responded
promptly and after some sharp work cx-
tinguished the blaze. The six horses.
wagons and implements and harness were
taken out. but this prccaution was. as il
turned out, unnecessary. The damage on
the building is placed at about $500. Be-
sides this quite 4 bit Of hay, straw and
feed was damaged by water
AT about 3 o'clock in the afternoon an
alarm was sounded from Box "a to which
Hose responded promptly. but the blaze
fortunately proved small and was extin-
guishcd with buckets. The house was the
one on Fairfield street occupied by 10.
scph Richards. 1t was started on the
roof Of the ell near where an engine was
being used for saving wood and it is
supposed to have caught from a spark
from the engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Baseball at HIGH School.

Considerable interest is being taken
in baseball by The students Of the Wa
tervilic High school and the present
ndlc2'iCns point to Il fast team. There
are several of the last season players
at tf" school and the team put in the
field will be equal to others of their
class Tie battery Whitaker and La
brack III again be seen in their posi-
tions Captain Whitaker in the box and
LaDrack behind the bat. Il is the in
tention OF the management to hire a
coach. possibly from the college and
money will be raised from various
sources. TO Geiray the expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
GARDINER.
KENNesEc POMONA
Holds Interesting Meeting With Gar
diner Grange Wednesday.

Tie regular March meeting of Ken
ne5ec Pomona Grange No 4 was held
with Gardiner Grange at Gardiner
Wednesday March II, with $50 Patrons
IN attendance.
Meeting was called to order at IL A.
NJ. by Verify Master Hewett of Bel
grade viii all officers present except
the treasurer. After a short business
session the Fifth degree was conferred
in full form on a class of SO candi-
dates. Recess was then taken for dim
ner, which was served in a most eX-
cellent manner by Gardiner Grange.
Meeting called to order in the after
noon session at 2 O'Clock and the fol-
lowing program was presented by the
lecturer: Singing, Gardiner Grange
Choir; address of welcome by Sister
Pcase. lecturer Of Gardiner Grange; re-
Spouse, Bro. F. $. Collins of West Gar
diner: recitation. Sister Hazel Dennis
of Capital Grange; address, Bro E. P.
Mayo of Waterville; song, Sister Addie
Glidden, West Gardiner; address by
Worthy State Master c. S. Stetson Of
Greene; Bro. Stetson spoke on the
great economic questions of the day.
more especially the parcels post, pos
tai savings banks, taxation. etc. He
spoke for about 30 minutes and was
listened to very attentively.
Remarks by State Entomologist E F.
Hitchngs. He reports that the condi-
tons Of the broWn-tail moth well I'M
der control, but that of the gypsy
moth is somewhat alarming, but that
good work is being done by the COM
mission and they feel very encouraged
that both pests viii in due time be I'M
der control.
Recitation, Carl Collins of West Gar
diner and Il short talk by Bro. Wads-
worth of West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
George Murphy In Critical
State at Square Town.
Heavily Loaded -Four horse Log
Team Runs Away.
Mr.. Murphy Terribly Injured... Three
Of the Horses Killed,

George Murphy of this city, who 1ol.
the past winter has been employed in
the lumber districts of Somerset coun-
", last night was in critical condi-
ton at Square town as the result of in
Jufies sustained yesterday. Mr.. Muir
ply was driving four-horse team on
which vas Il logs and had just come
over the tote road oud was in the act
of driving his team over Il ram down
In order 10 do this it is necessary 10
use a ''snub warp which is q rope
attached to the rear of the team and
FASTENED to Il tree or pole. In this
manper the team is held back while the
descent is made.
Whether or not the rope was slack
when the team was started or whether
the rope was defective is not known.
but the team was drawn Nv the horses
over the brow of the hill when with
ont a moments warning the rope broke,
letting the heavy load onto tbs. hors eS
The animals w"r" no longer able 10 hold
the load ana started at Il mad ganop
down HE remainder rf The hill
Mr.. Murphy staid Ut his post on the
team and did his best 10 guide the
frightened animals. but without sue
cess At the foot of the hill tkeIr is
u turn III the road and the horses. team
and logs which did not mako the turn
piled up in one mass.
When assistance arrived Mr.. Muir
ply was found unconscious beneath
Il part If the debris and was in such Il
condition that it was thought he would
not live to reach the camp. Three oC
the horses were killed and II. other
one badly injured. The Sled was Il
total loss.
Gn arrival ut the camp medical aid
was Summoned and on examination it
was found that Mr. Murphy had sus-
tanned y fractured shoulder. Il broken
arm and three broken ribs. His skull
was also injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Waterville to Westbrook.

The Waterville bowling team Will
lev" this afternoon for WeSthrool1
where they will play a return game
with the bowling team of that city
WaterVi!lr defeated This team in a
match IiayrI ut the Casino Bowling
hail tW" weeks ago il q three string
gam" by tho score of g. pins and will
do their best to add anothe' victory to
thelr list this evening. Those ;hat will
comprise tn, Watervillc tenn are the
same thai BOWED in the previous game;
Nugent Chapman. Roy, EASY and POM
roy. y large number of the local fans
are planning I" accompany the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Colby Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Colby Club was held last evening at
Chemical hall. The meeting was called
at 80 o'clock and a large number of
the members were in attendance. After
a short business session at which
mostly routine business was transact
ed, an address entitled, ''Pragmatism
and Some ot Its Uses was given by
Rev Cyrus F. Stimson of the Temple
street Congregational church and a
former graduate of Colby. His remarks
were Of The greatest interest to all
present and the meeting proved a
benefit 10 all,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

one OF the Oakland cars was pressed
into service yesterday in assisting a
load of cord wood which had become
stuck on the Cool street crossing. The
team was drawn by pair OF horses
and a yoke OF oxen who We're unable
to draw the heavy load across the bare
car track crossing. When the car
came along a large stick o: wood was
fastened to the front Of the car and
also the rear of the load OF wood.
The tear was started and with the
ald Of the car the load was soon on the
otiler side. 1t was an interesting piece
of work and showed great ingenuity
on the Part of someone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
SKOWHEGAN.
For G. w. Booth of Arson on Search
and Seizure.
$500 AND go DAYS

The Enforcement deputies paid a visit
to Madison Monday. The Howard House
on the Arson side was searched and some
five giils Of whiskey found. The pro-
prictor or manager. George w. Booth.
was arrested and brought TO this town.
His hearing was held Tuesday afternoon
in the municipal court. where lie pleaded
not guilty. Judge Bachelor sentenced
him 10 fine OF 500 and costs and 60 DAYS
in Jail. He appealed and furnished sure
ties in the sum of 500 for his appearance
at the March term Of court, which viii
convene here next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Repairs are being made on tive front
OF the Exchange Hotel on Front street
and when finished will add considerably
10 the appearance of the building. The
lower ycranda has been torn away
and il is the intention of the manage
ncnt rs erect a double one, thu top one
which may be entered from the second
story. It will be finished this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
FREE-FOR-ALL.
Rev. II. L. Nichols Asked to Remain.

Tie fourth Quarterly conference of
the iIallowell Methodist Episcopal
church was held in the church Monday
EVENING. Presiding Elder Holmes OF
this district presided.
r. 1t vas unanimously requested that
rev. II. L. Nichols be returned to Hal
lowell for his third year. This request
will De presented to the State confer
encc and doubtless will be complied
with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

A sense Of relief occurs after
coffee has been ontinued,
If Postum is used in it's place
as the hot beverage at meal
time.
The caffeine, in coffee, is a
drug and does more or less
harm to all coffee drinkers,
although some may not realize
it.
Postum contains no coffee or
other harmful substance, but
has all the nourishment of
clean. hard wheat, including
the bran coat Of the wheat
berry in which is stored by
Nature the phosh ates for re-
building brain and nerve
tissue. There's real comfort
from using Postum, and
There's a Reason"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

The Mems Club Of the Universalist
church entertained last evening at the
church vestry the Ladies' Aid Society
ana the Arcadia Club. The men proved
themselves to be delightful hostesses
and the evening was one of enjoyment
to all A fine musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered. Refreshments
were served and social hour passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Photographs Of the cast OF char
acters i'll the drama entitled, "Why
Smith Left Home to be presented by
the students of the Waterfalls High
school at their annual fair. have been
placed on boards and exhibited III sew
eral of the store windows along Main
street. The play will be staged Wedncs-
DAY evening, March %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Miss Ida G. Emery entertained the
Nonamc Club very pleasantly last
evening at her homo on Water street.
The entire club membership was pres
cnt and the evening was passed most
rnjoyaby. Shrimp wiggle and other
dclicacies were served by the hostess,
assisted by Miss Bessie Collins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
RANDOLPH.

Earl Perry will leave Thursday fol-
i trip to Washington, ID. c. He. will
he Joined at Boston by Philip Maxcy
Of Gardiner. who is to make the trip
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

\ l2rSc number of the French speak
ing citizens were attracted by the lee
tErc Lust evening At the opera house
given by Joseph DUMAS Of Manchcs-
ter, ~ il. Mr.. DUMAS took for his
subject "'Thc French Language" and
his address was one that was interest
ing Mr.. DUMAS is a fine speaker and
handled the French language perfect
L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Orders have been received at head
quarters announcing the appointment
of Col. T. J. Cochrane as governor of
the Pacific Branch, vice Gen. o. H.
LaGrange, resigned, and the appoint
ment of f. w. Moore, late treasurer S
chief clerk, as treasurer, vice Col.
COchrane promoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

The witnesses in the Lomhar!-P Pierre.
ard Newhall case who WYE. 20 have
appeared at Augusta W s;rrday after
noon received word that the case had
been postponed and their services
would not be needed at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

social dance will be given ~
the directors Of the Taconnct Cluo
house next Friday evening Music v;l
be furnished by the L"al!y orchestra
of this city and refreshments win liz
served at intermsSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
ON THE ICE TRACK.
NeIsonita, Club and Keoka May Win
ners In Wednesday Races.

Another coed list of race events was
pulled off on the ice track yesterday at
teraoon Under the auspices of tie Ken
ncbec Central Driving Club. in the pres
ence of a fair sized gathering Of the,
sports of the three cities. and furnished
good entertainment for everyone present
The races We're well contested and while
two OF them were won in three straight
everybody seemed satisfied that they had
received their moneys worth.
In the free-for-ali the chestnut mare
Neisonita, owned by j. Manlev Nichols
Of this CITY. and the winner Of last Fri
days race in the same class, again show
cd her old rival BeIiadonna the way and
Wor in straight heats. The pa class was
Won by the chestnut Gelding Club. owned
by Frank Harrington of Gardiner, and
il the race for green trotters q new can
didate, the bay mare Kcolia May. owned
by \. S. Pratt of this city. stepped in
and carried off the honorS for that class
The Judges were ". W. Wilkins, Frank
Best and II. McCausland, and the Start
crs J. NJ. Nichols and II. II. Lce The
summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Tho Saxon Club of this city held a
dance last evening at the Massachusetts
han i'll Oakland at which were a large
number. The floor was under the di-
rection Of w. l. Sterling and the best
OF order was maintained. The music
was furnished by Harlow's Orchestra.
A fine time is reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Nathan Berlawsl:y OF Ticonlr Sir.tt
lost Il valuable horse YESTERDAY; uurI'-
ing, which died from collie. EVER at
tentiOn was given the animal bat Witt
out result. Mr. Berliawsily valu~d the
horse at $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

There was 1t large number present ct
Wilson hall last evening to see the
moving pictures which are being shown
there by Stuber Bros. of Gardiner The
song Sweetheart DAYS" seemed to
please. and the pictures We're of the
best. There will be a complete change
of program every Monday and Thurs
laI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

\ fine time is anticipated this even
ing by all who are planning to attend
the ball at the Messalonskcc hall in
Oakland, given by the Waterville Mil
itary Band, which will furnish the
music Those who have attended
dances held under the auspices Of the
band, know that delightful time is
assured Special cars will return to
this city at the close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
II. w. Jewett Hose Co. Election.

At the annual meeting Of II. W. Jew
ctt Hose Co. No. 4. Gardiner fire de-
partment the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Foreman-H. e Ring.
First Assistant-Peter Griffin.
Second AsSistant-Georgc +. Hunt.
Clcrk-R. +. Henderson.
Stcward-J. II. ellison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
|. Wilkins. who is critically i'll, re-
armed home Wednesday

+. A. Noble. who has been in the Ban
sor hospital for the past four weeks,
has returned home. He, with Mrs Noble
and little son Ralph. are at the home Of
his sister. Mrs. Maria Getchell. where
they will be for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. z. T. Thompson have
closed their house on Main street and
have gone to the home of Mrs. Thomp
sons daughter, Mrs. +. c. Bryant, where
they will be located during the absence
of DR. and Mrs. Bryant. who will leave
within few days for an extended trip
to California
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Will Boston grow her own banana
crop? Wizard Burbank. of California.
declares that it is quite within the
range Of possibility that Massachusetts
farmers viii soon lay out banana
groves. as before long. he will hav"
perfected species Of hardy hut lus-
cious plaintain that will come to per
fcCt fruit anywhere in New England.
March Metropolitan Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

What promised at one time to be a
lively scrap drew out quite n crowd at
the corner Of Bridge and Water streets
about 80 yesterday afternoon. To siie
disappointment of the spectators the
prospective scrap did not get beyond
the fight talk" both the combatants
apparently being afraid to come to
close quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Crews under the direction of Street
Commissioner Crafty are at work in
different parts Of the city digging
drains along the side Of the roads in
order that the water will have free
access To the catch basins The snow
is now rapidly melting and the water
being drained off as quick as possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the RAN
dolph Methodist church will serve a
supper from 6 to I Thursday evening
At the vestry. After the supper lee
tuic upon Modern Aristocracy" will
be given by John Watson. a we'll
known Western speaker. This lecture
is the first of course of lectures to
be given under the auspices of Smith
Chapter of Epworth League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
Reuel M. Dexter.

Ecuel NJ. Dexter, former rcslqcht
of this placa, died Tuesday at his nom"
i'll ErocktUn. The remains will be
brought here for burial and funeral
services will be held from the residence
of his sistor-in- law. Mrs. J. II. Bates.
at l O'clock Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

The executive committee of the
Grand Lodge. \. .. L. W., met yes
tcrday With Grand Recorder Beane in
this city. Judge Spear of Gardiner and
Clerk OF Courts knowlton of Ellsworth
were present. Supper was served at
the Hallowell house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

Hallowell COmmandery, No. 81, L.
o. G. C.. will hold a Box social and
Slave sale at the hall Friday evening.
Augusta and Gardiner Communicates
have been invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

cures made by DIR.
Kilner's Swamp
Root, the great kid,
ney, liver and blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med
ical triumph of the
nineteenth century /;
discovered aftcryears
of scientific research
by DIR. Kilnler, the
eminent kidney and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12

The vested choir of Christ church,
Gardiner, will unite with St Matthew
choir in a special service Sunday even
ing, April ), at st. Matthew'S church in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-12
The CONGREGATIONAL church of :

The Congregational church of this place
will begin a two-weeks series of special
meetings next Sunday evening. Meetings
will be held each evening except Satur-
day. Rev. F. f. Miller of Cumberland
Center will assist the pastor OF the church
next week