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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Six young ladies gave q Surprise So
cial ct the Grange hall Wednesday
evening, about 60 being present. The
evening was spent in marches, games.
guessing contests and surprises"
The winner of the prize for the
Cracker contest was Bernard Davis.
Jessie Pitts and Nathan Cobb were the
winners of the Shaking Hands" con-
test. Surprise refreshments were served
by Aida Hayward, Martha Thomas,
Elsie Davis. Jessie Pitts. Elsie Moore,
and Edna Cobb. The evening was one
of the most enjoyable ones of the sea-
son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Maine Commandery, No. 1, Knights
Templar. will attend Divine service on
Easter Sunday at the Universalist
church. The Sir knights will assemble
at the asylum, at $50 A. NJ in full
Templar uniform except sword The
lines will be formed at 1915 A. M. and
proceed to the church where the SER
vices will commence at 1880. An
elaborate musical program has been
prepared by the Universalist choir and
orchestra and sermon appropriate to
the occasion will be preached by Rev
c. r. Tenney Of Auburn. The respon-
sive reading by the Knights and Pre-
late will also be an important part OF
the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

B. c. Williams died at his home in
Winthrop Center at about 10 o'clock
Wednesday night Mr.. Williams came
here from New York about four years
ago and bought what was known as
the Mank place, which he had repaired
and made into a beautiful home. AL
though his health had been poor for
some time, there. have been no indi-
cations of serious illness. Mr.. Williams
was very charitable and kind-hearted
and many people have been assisted
by him in hours of trouble. He will be
missed in the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

The store on upper Water street,
owned by. c. NJ. Richardson and &C.
cupied by. H. A. Billings & Co, has
been undergoing so many changes of
late that it has almost been made over.
The meat room has been sheathed in
hard pine and had new hard pine
floor put in. 1t has also been varnish-
ed and new shelves put in and is now
lighted by gas. A new meat bench
and block made by a Boston concern
have also been installed. The main
store has new hard pine floor, the
ceiling has been whitewashed and the
entire store painted inside and out.
The carpenter work has been done by
C. H. Wells and the painting by
George Watt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

The house and barn of James Feyler
and a barn owned by Oscar Butler at
East Meadows near Thomaston, were
destroyed by fire Wednesday morning.
The loss was about $4,000. The prop
critics were partly covered by insur-
ance. The odor of smoke awoke Mr.
Feyler, and he found his barn ablaze
The fierce gale drove the flames onto
the house. which was destroyed before
the firenen could arrive. With the
burning of the Butler barn the fire was
stopped, but several other houses
caught fire. An incendiary is thought
to have caused the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
William Dolan.

William Dolan, a member of the
Home, was found dead yesterday in
the woods near the Home. Mr.. Dolan
was born in Ireland, Aug. 25, 1884. He
enlisted in Co. B, 34th Mass. Inf,
Mass. July %. 1862 and was
at Richmond, Va, June 16,
1865. He was admitted to this Home
from Pittsfield, Mass, Nov. "a, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
WRONG PARTIALLY RloHTEp.
Julia MarIowe's and Mrs. eaekus'
Names Out Of Divorce Case.

Boston, April 16.-Attorney Percy A.
Brigham Of 80 Court street, Boston,
who filed libel in the superior court
at Salem in behalf Of Clara L. Won
Hermann, in which the well-known
actress. Julia Marlowe, and Mrs.
Maude Thorburn Backus were named
as correspondents, has had the libel
dismissed on motion to Judge Rich
ardson in the superior court. The
names of Miss Marlowe and Mrs.
Backus are eliminated from the case.
In justification Of his action, Lawyer
Brigham said today:
Il have known Mrs. Won Hermann
for great many years, as well as
other members Of the family, and for
that reason was induced to prosecute
the libel in her behalf. That Mrs. Won
Hermann was sincerely honest in her
allegations as contained in the libel
against Miss Marlowe and Mrs. Back
us, am convinced, but after a closer
Investigation and a more careful stiff
ing Of the evidence feel convinced
that the source Of Mrs. Won Herr
mann's information is wholly unre-
liable and for that reason I doubt that
| could present a case strong enough
to obtain decree; this does not alter
my belief that Mrs. Won Hermann
should be granted relief by the court,
or in other words a divorce from her
husband on other grounds, which in no
way involves Miss Marlowe or Mrs.
Backus and Of which grounds was IN
ignorance when took the case" 81
With the issuing Of this statement
by Mr.. Bridgeham, he showed the res,
porter the paper which he had pres
pared to carry into eject Ills decides
In the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Henry McDevitt, who has been in
charge of the Home police for the last
seven years, has resigned us position
and left the Home on furlough to
Hampton Falls, N. H. Robert H. Black
has been appointed to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation. Mr.. Black
is well qualified to assume the duties,
having been in the position before and
also a company commander for some
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

granted furloughs: John Duffy and
Archibald Devlin to Boston; John
Wright, Patrick Farrell and Frederick
H. Russell to New York City; John
Hawksworth and August Buscher to
Providence; George w. Flanders to
Nashua, N. H.. Elbridge Young to
Wakefield, Mass; James H. Wyer to
Togus Lake; and Walter c. Cummings
to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

The service at the Congregational
church Wednesday, evening was like it's
predecessors, very interesting. The
pastor took up the fourth day of Pas
sion week. a day of rest, passed apart
by the Savior with his disciples. The
singing was, led by Mrs. r. c. McIlray,
whose beautiful voice added much to
this portion of the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

General Rafael Reyes has Temporal
rily resigned the position Of President
of the republic of Colombia. He has
designated Sec. of Finance Angulo to
fill his post during. his absence. Gen.
Reyes is to make tour of the Atlantic
seaports for political purposes. Com
pletc tranquility reigns in Colombia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

In presenting the Albion Quartet and
Mrs Southwick the Senior class of the
Gardiner High school is Offering to the
people of this city the highest priced
talent that Boston affords. The ex-
pense is very much larger than that
of any concert given in this city in Is
years. There is a treat in store for
everybody who attends and the class
expects a full house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
Shoulder Disjocated,

Josiah MARI, who is employed at the
Copsecook mills as carpenter, met
with a serious accident about o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He was stand
ing near an open seuttle and in some
way Slipped and fell to the floor be-
low striking upon his shoulder and
dislocating it. His injuries were at
tended by DIR. s. o. Clason and DR..
Donnell.- ~ ~ -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

49, John .Hanson,..latexCo. C. 10Sth ILL.,
Inf, and Co. G, 5th Y. r., Corps, has
been transferred to this Branch from
the Western Branch. He was former
~ a resident of Waupaca, Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

AT. the union service this evening at
the Free Baptist church the principal
speaker will be Rev. Langdon Quimby
Of the Congregational church. A social
will follow his address and the even
ing service will close with the sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
GARDINER.

jerks is really in his new store Qor-
merly the Hardin and also the Sawyer
drug store). The improvements he is
making will take a little time, but busi-
ness goes right on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Messrs. Church, Fish and Getchell
arrived in the city yesterday on board
Mr.. Fish's motor launch Rover They
report hard passage up the river, cold
and rough weather. They took in the
launching of the Islander at East
Boothbay Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Carl Hartman, Charles Cummings,
Freeman Collins and others attended
the auction sale of horses at Livermore
Falls Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

James Gordon, late Co. l., Sd Mass.
Cav, has been admitted to this Home
and assigned to the hospital for treat
ment. He was a resident of George
town, Mass. 49,. D."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Invitations were issued yesterday
announcing a Masquerade ball to be
given by the Junior class, H. H. s.,
Friday evening, April "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

W. H. johnson returned yesterday
from Lewiston, where he has been as
delegate to the State Tribe, /. o. X.
M, from the local tribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
Local Notices,

Don't forget the dance tonight at A.
o. U. w. hall under the auspices of
the Degree of Honor. Music by Lees
Orchestra, apr17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

The steamer city of Augusta arrived
in this city yesterday on its initial trip,
amid the salutes Of the several whistles
| along our waterfront. A goodly amount
of freight arrived from the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

George S. Trask and Daniel Allen
were delegates to the Democratic dis
trict convention in Waterville the first
of the week They returned yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Judge A. D. Knight, who has been
quite seriously i'll at his homo on
Union street, is reported to be doing
much better and expects to be about
his duties in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
Rubber Stamps

sie markers. seal presses, autograph
and business stamps Of all kinds at
bottom prices. Call 146-12, Augusta,
and I will give you an estimate
Stamp supplies. Mail orders solicited
- =. WARMER, Augusta, Ne.
"a. . " e ;fsi.ts tisst-i fssnna~aA 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

The Eureka Club will serve a supper
at 236 Water street Saturday evening
from to z. Baked beans, cold meats,
salads. Admission, supper and sale,
90 cents. apr17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Miss Florence Fuller. who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Fuller, returned to Boston yes
terday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Arthur w. Cox, late Co, . F, 10Th
Mass. Inf, has been admitted to THE
Home from Maiden, Mass. He was
assigned to-. Co., ID. .uaas-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Thomas Flemming has been appoint
ed drum major in Charge of the band
and began his duties today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

John w. Powell, who has been on
an extended furlough to Providence
has returned to the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Edward McLinn reported for duty
yesterday from a furlough enjoyed in
New Bedford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

yesterday from a three-days stay at
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

N. T. Bowman. who has been win
tering at Jacksonville. Fla. is. expected
to return to this city next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Asa Libby. Cushman Walker, and
ladies', Hannah Simmons. Annie Lib
Ly, Ethel ,AVessman, Hattie Wilson and
Frances Wheeler returned yesterday
from Portland, where they have been
in attendance at tie Grand Command
ery IT, O. g. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Moses N. Stanley returned to the
Home yesterday from furlough pass
ed in Bradford, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

!, Motion pictures in Fle Home theater
tonight. 1t is free 10 the members,
civilian employees and! their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Mrs Dennis Jose of Readfield has
been in town, called here by the i'll
ness Of her little grandson, Neil Jen-
kinS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Mrs. w. F. Marston left yesterday
i for q short visit with friends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Good Friday services will be held at
4 80, O'clock this evening at the lecture
room of st. Matthew's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

John w. Taylor of the Boston Globe
returned to Boston yesterday, after a
short stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
HALLOW'ELL.

Fred Emery went to Boston yester-
day on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Elzear Stanislaus reported for duty
yesterday after passing furlough in
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Mrs. Rose Caaron and daughte
Valentine returned yesterday from +;
trip to Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
u
Bowdoin's Delegates for Sewali. Il

Bowdoin, Me-, April 16.-(Special)-
The Republican caucus tonight elect
ed Alonzo Purinton, T. l.. Shelton and
Merrill Keyes delegates to the district
convention at Lewiston and instructed
them for Sewall. -.t t.,. ..-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Earle Frost has returned from a
business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
WINTHROP HI :;jlsj i :

Mrs. Henry Pike, passed yesterday in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Mrs. c. r. Day of Richmond is a
guest of Miss Ruth A. Written, Second
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Nicholas Howard and David o'Flan-
agan have reported back from fur
loughs passed in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Fred Reynolds of Waterville is /;
visitor to our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

yesterday in the interests of his lumbe
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

It is said that Austria has produced
more fine skaters than any other coun-
try. fs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

Miss Laura Lord of Monmouth was
the guest Of Miss Annie Lindsay
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
Miss Hazel Catcher returned to her
home in Lewiston yesterday.

Mr.. ard Mrs. w. s. Higgins are Wis.,
iting relatives in Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Dennis Short.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-17

$3.50 81; sssllllt.s-- =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-22

ports an almost complete absence of
deaths from contagious md Infectious
ldlseases. other than tuberculosis.
There was not a death In April from
typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diphthcrin
or measles Two deaths from whoop-
ing cough and ono from eryslpelns
were all that were chargeable to acute
infectious diseases. There was only
one death from t,iarrhcn under two
years, making four thus far this year,
against sixteen for the corresponding
period of last year, perhaps the most
striking comment that could he made
on the milk situation. During April
there was no death from influenza.
Consumption caused twenty seven
deaths during the month, while other
stubercular diseases caused but two.
Cancer carried Off ten. while apoplexy
claimed fifteen; lobar pneumonia, u
typical spring disease, claimed fifteen
and bronchial pneumonia and bron-
chlts five. There were three violent
deaths of non-suicidal nature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-22
BAR ASSOCIATION
NEEDS QUARTERS
Asks Privilege Of Using Mayors
Reception-Room for
Library.

Since the creation OF the new Civil
Court, over which Judge Turpin Will
preside. the question of suitable To-
cation for the library OF the City Bar
Association has become a pressing one.
1.-THE last available room in the City
Hall being now occupied by some de-
partment of the city government while
already some departments--notably the
City Treasurer-are complaining OF
CONGESTION and asking for larger quar-
ters.
For some years the law library has
occupied rooms on the fourth floor
OF the City Hall. the same rooms which
have recently been rented by tie city
to the State Highway Commission.
jThese two rooms will now be taken by
the new court, and the Bar Association
Is confronted with a serious problem
of housing It's library.
The suggestion made to the Grounds
and Buildings Committee few nights
since of utilizing the reception-room
adjoining the Mayors office. Is said TO
have the approval of the Mayor-elect,
! but is being strongly opposed by Mayor
l Mccarthy, who claims that this hall
/ is practically the only orderly and
! clean apartment in the City Hall fc>
/ the reception of visitors 1t would be
| a shame to devote this room. probably
| the IudHuSOIltst 2iiiS ~ = uoAi ~ Nut 10y
| of Richmond. to the use of any as
| ISOLATION, or even to any other de-
| partment Of the city government" sa<
| the Mayor yesterday. 80 crowded are
| the conditions In the City Hall that II
/ has been seriously proposed already
| to move the City Treasurer into the
reception-room of the Mayors office.
Under these conditions 1t seems mon
strous to propose to locate an outside
organization in the handsomest room
| In the building"
On the other hand, the officers of the
City Bar Association say that 1t Is of
the greatest importance to maintain
the bar association library in the CITY
Hall, where all of the city courts are.
| The United States courts and the
/ State Court of Appeals each, have Ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-22

Ending with April the first twelve
months of it's work tor the improve
ment of the milk supply of Richmond,
the Health Department In Its bulletin
for that month, issued yesterday,
gives a careful review of the situation,
concluding with the, statement that In
view of the standard which has now
been attained, mothers are advised to
feed their infants on fresh milk prop
erly prepared, and used under the d.
rection 1Sf the.r.family physician, rather
than.+on-~ condensed milk, as was
recommended by the department last
year.
In fact it is announced that tho
milk bought from the dairies, and pass
ing under the regular inspection, Is
now far safer and far healthier than
that obtained from the neighhor who
keeps a COW in his back yard. The
nubIic are therefore strongly urged to
turn again to the usual sources or
supply-the men who have permits
from the department for selling milk
rather than to unauthorized sources.
Much Improvement.
On the score card system adopted Tor
the use of the milk and dairy inspec-
tors. an average Of 70 per cent. was
sec,ired for all places inspected dur
Ing April, only 81 per cent. of tho
dairy farms scoring less tf9n 60.
Considering that the avesage for
Nav 1907, when the score system was
introduced, was 4l.5 per cent. for all
inspected, with 1873 scoring below
thirty, it may be seen what remark
able Improvement had been made in
the sources of milk supply within one
year. A few places are reported as
still not being up to as high stand
ard as they should be- Three permits
were suspended or revoked within the
past month.
Much praise is given to tho milk
producers and city dairymen for their
share in what has been accomplished.
In this connection the bulletin says:
"To anyone who was familiar with
the conditions under which milk was
produced and sold in the city of Rich
mond a year ago, a visit TO the dairy
Il farms supplying us with milk at the
present time would prove little short
of astounding. On every hand new
stables have been erected and old ones
improved. milk houses have gone up
stable yards have been improved and
most important of all, better methods
of milking, handling and transporting
the milk have been introduced. Botf
OF our large city diaries have, of thel,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-22
MILK CONDITIONS
GREATLY IMPROVED
Health Department Reviews Work and Advises People
to Pat1onze Licensed Dealers Agan--lloW aas
Babies We're Starved to Death.

own initiative. introduced bottle milk,
and In short methods have been COM
pletely revolutionized."
Responsibilities of Public.
After discussing at some length the
Importance and the methods of cool
ing milk. the bulletin continues:
Now that 1t is possible to speak
with such confidence of the general
milk supply of Richmond, ii becomes
the duty of this department to direct
the attention of the pubs>c to their
own responsibility in connection with
milk. What has been accomplished BY
the Health Department is but the be-
ginning of what must be done If we
would get the full benefits of an i'm
proved milk supply. 1t is easy for the
understanding public and for mothers
who are forced to feed their infants
artificially to lay nll the burden of
dangerous milk upon the producer.
but, as a matter of fact, the best milk
can be made dangerous for human con-
sumption--and especially for infant
teeding-by careless handling in the
home.
This department issued and dis
trlbuted last summer about $4,000 cir
culars on Care of Milk in the Home. :
in which this matter was brought to
the attention of the people.
THE facts brought out in this cir
cular should be thoroughly understood
by the public. and also some other
facts, which, in view of the present
standard Of the milk supply. can now
we'll be placed before the people. Our
dairymen have been at great expense
in fitting up their places and in main-
tanning them UP to the standard de-
manded by this department.. Their
work must not be rendered of no avail
| by the carclessness OF the people
themselves.
! Usually Inferior.
'In spite OF all our work, there arc
| a number of persons keeping their
own cows in the city and selling small
amounts of milk to their neighbors,
The Health Department Is unable
With the present force, to detect and
prosecute all these cases; neither can
\ we undertake to inspect the premises
| of hundreds of such places and keep
| them up to the standard. Many per-
sons have the erroneous impression
that they are getting the best milk
obtainable if they buy from a neighbor
I who keeps COW In the back yard.
AS matter of fact, nearly all such
| milk is far inferior to that sold by
the regular dealers, over whose places
j we keep constant watch. The public