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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Bernard McQuade.

Rernard McQuade passed away in
the hospital here early Monday morn
ing. the cause being tuberculosis. Mr..
McQuade was born in Ireland May s.
1896 He enlisted in Co. NJ, End Mass.
Cav. at Boston, Feb. 9. 1866, and was
discharged in Fairfax, Va. July %. 1865
He WIS admitted to this Home from
Boston May S. 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Frank w Gowen of this city. who
has been connected with the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Portland
for some years, vas happily surprised
last week by the company enlarging
his responsibilities. Mr.. Gowen is
now one of the several managers Of
the State. a position of good deal
of responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Sturtevant Hill.

David Moulton has returned from a
visit to mis- sister. Mrs. Caroline Bilo-
deau in North Wayne. and is again
boarding at E. E. Kaherl's
John II. Garland and little daughter
Elsie Of Livermore, n. H., are visiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Sargent left
yesterday for Worcester, Mass, where
they are delegates to the Congress of
Congregational Churches of New Eng
land, TO which about 5000 delegates will
be present Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent are
anticipating pleasant and profitable
uaaL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The funeral OF the late Louis Mar
shall. who was killed in the Maine
Central yard last Saturday evening,
will be held at s o'clock this morning
from the 81. Francis de Sales church.
A delegation from the kennebec
Lodge, No. 343, brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen. OF which the deceased
was q member will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

j. II. Cannon. who has been filling
an emergency position at the Govern
mcyt printing office at Washington. d.
G.. for the past four months. was at
home over Sunday Mr.. Cannon has
accepted n position with q large pub
fishing house. in Boston and left for
that place Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

vlgor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out Of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. If the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

and officially approved as given above.
The following We're granted licenses to
run steam boilers for heating purposes:
Eugene Gilman. Jas. J. Donovan. Geo. +.
Church. Victor Brown and VIM Clarke.
A few remarks were made by Mayor
Beane and the city treasurer was author
lied to negotiate temporary loan Of
$o0o0 in anticipation of taxes for 1905.
Adjournment made at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

a meeting of the Colby Club will
be held Wednesday evening at the
Chemical hall. The meeting will be
addressed by Rev. c. f. Stinson OF the
Congregational church. The meeting
will be called at 7.30 O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Mayor ". C. Atkins Is
Unanimously Reelected.
A. {. CIary Wins Over c. {.
Pickering For 81. Commissioner.
Entire Ticket Is RepubIican...Goo
Vote For Bad Weather.

Gardiner fully maintained her reputa-
tior for patriotism yesterday by electing
a fun Republican ticket. Mayor Will c..
Atkins was unanimously reelected and
the only contest was for street commits
sioner between A. f. Claley and c. f.
Pickering and Mr.. Clarey won out with
a handsome majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Greenville M. Donham Of Portland
was in Oakland recently on business
connected with the compilation Of the
Maine Year Book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Leroy Miller. who has been playing
clarinet in the Home band for the past
year, has resigned and left the Home
yesterday. Mr.. Miller has been in ill
health for some time and will stay at
his home in Canal Fulton, Ohio, until
he RECEIVERS sufficiently to resume his
music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The degree team Of the local lodge Of
the Modern Woodmen of America Is
doing some thorough drilling in their
lodge rooms almost daily. The team Is
composed of 80 men and is doing some
fine work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The regular meeting Of Watervilic
A2ric. +. o. T., will be held this even
ing. Several prominent speakers will
be present and address the members
on subjects FOR the good of the order
and it is desired that all members
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Allen Hartman. who has been living
in the house Of Warren Hartman for
the past few years. has recently
moved into a house on Grant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Supplements to Time Table No. 6S
OF the Maine Central Railroad have
been issued and several changes went
into effect yesterday morning. The
changes pertain to the freight service
alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Work On the Fort Halifax dam in
Winslow was suspended yesterday
afternoon for period Of two hours on
account of the funeral of the late Mrs
Harvey ID. Eaton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Phillip Robinson, Horace Cook and
Amos Winters have returned TO their
studies at the University Of Maine, at
ter short vacation at their homes in
This city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

A social dance was held last even
ing by the members of the L.'Union
Lafayette at their hall. The hall was
decorated for the occasion with long
colored streamers. Boulette'S Or
chestra of this city furnished excellent
music during the evening. \ large
number attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Tonight's Concert.

MaIcil- 'Jagcr, kuGIrr
OvertursA-'In Easy Style. FRANKIE
Waitz-''Summcr Nneht-S Dream
G-ilngl
Sketches" RcSch
Gavotte-"Allcn LichSt" Clarens
Scotch Selection Montgomery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The funerals of the late Timothy
Larry and the late Charles Baker will
be held from the Home chapel at .
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. FIR. ]. p
Michigan conducting the services. Capt.
Thomas ]. Odlum will be in charge of
the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Miss Esther Morrison returned to
her duties in this city yesterday. after
having passed Sunday, the guest Of
friends at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The Senior class of the High school
had but one session yesterday, due to
class play reiicarsals during the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

r. A. Jewett recently met with q very
painful accident by falling on the Icy
sidewalk and severely wrenching one
of mis- knees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Albert Meath of Bridgeport, Conn,
has accepted position in the Home
band, and began his new duties March
1. He will play cornet and also act as
bugler. until the summer change takes
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

A Sunday mail service has been in
troduced in Winthrop by which there
will be two mails, one at 9 and an
other at S o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
which was to have been held this
evening has been postponed one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
FARMINGDALE.

Many Of the school children in town
are sick with the measles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Horatio Harrington was at his home
in South China yesterday. his place
on the w. 4 0. being taken by Walter
M. Vose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The NJ. f.. church Improvement So
ciety will meet at o'clock this after
noon with Mrs. William McGray. VIM
throp street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mrs. John Brann went to Bowdoin-
ham Monday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Jewett She expects to
return home today, accompanied by
Mrs. Jewett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

A singing class Is to be opened at
the Methodist vestry in the near flu
ture by Marsters e. Edwards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
WINTHROP.

MIS- Frank O'Neil Of Auburn was a.
gucsct here over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Local Notice,

l wish to announce wood saving
promptly done. price 81 per cord. Wal
lace r. Brann, Hallowen, Me-, p. o.
Box "a mar3d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Thomas l.. Kane. late Co. G., 9Th u.
s. Inf, has been admitted to the Home
and quartered in the hospital. He was
formerly a resident Of Thompsonville,
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The nominees for the ensuing year
for selectmen are George Foster, Harry
Stevens and George Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

T. Z. AicQGarric returned to ms
duties at Portland yesterday, having
passed Sunday with his wife in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Lewis Curry left for Dover. \. IL.
yesterday, after Il visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Curry. Winthrop
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

For Street Commissioner.
T.;l
For City Marsh al.
For Ward Alderman.

Ward Fired Oslen. Rep. s.: Geo. L..
Whic. Dem. A..
Ward "a T. Longfellow, Rep. 50;
John Ar;tta. Dem. ~.
Ward 81. +. varney, Rep. Il; G ".
Savage. Dem. So.
Ward Wv. Z. Johnson. Rep. IS; l.. w
Andrews. Dem, 81
CIilna tlink. Dem. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

A stated convocation Of Teconnet
Chapter, No SO. r. A. NJ, will be held
at $50 O'Clock this evening for work
in the p. M. and NJ. f. NJ degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Town of Litch-
field passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar McCausland, Main avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Miss Lara Loon of Monmouth passed
Sunday with relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Henry Gazetti left the Home yester.
day on furlough to Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Roscoe Berry, who is working in
Wilton, PASSED the Sabbath at his
home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Oniong the out of town visitors in
Oakland yesterday was H. S. Gowen
and o. E. Clancy of Portland and q.
C. Harding Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Marshall of Cum
berland Mills are visiting friends i'll
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mrs. I. +. A. Winslow has returned
from Boston, after an absence from
home Of some days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

David Lotus, formerly a member Of
this Home, has been re-admitted. He
served in Co. I, Goth ". y. S. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Miss Minnie Merithew of Burnham
passed Sunday here the guest Of Miss
Olive Dyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

the funeral of the Rev. l.. Wright,
Mrs. Whitneys father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

a number of Oakland people attend
ed the play at the Opera house in
Waterviile last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr. and Mrs. Alton White Of Augusta
We're il town Sunday the guests of rel
ativcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
"The Country Minister" Tonight.

The Country Minister" n comedy
drama, will be given by the Senior
class of Hallowell High school at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

John II. McMullen has returned to
the Home from furlough pasesd in
Chelsea, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

erville for short time yesterday ar
ternoCn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

CLYDE ChildS returned to his work in
the store Of A. w. Leonard yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mrs Martin, Neal street, VIII enter
tain the w. c. 4. u. this afternoon at
her home on Neal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
Tuesday, March 10. with the Canaan
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Thu Ladies; aid Of the NJ. F.. churC.l
will hold its postponed Colonial bazaar
Thursday evening and afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
PITTSFIELD.

ID. M. Parks has returned from Boston.
where he has been on business two weeka
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The town warrant was posted Sat-
urday for the annual town meeting
to be held next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Frederick A. Warren. late 9Th Bat
terry. Mass. L. A. has been granted
an honorable discharge from the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
OAKLAND.

| Joseph Owens was was reported as
| no better yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
WATERVILLE.

James Lashus of Augusta was at
his home in this city yesterday to cast
his ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

The Ladies' Circle Of tho Baptist
church will meet at , o'clock this at
tcrnoun with Mrs. J. r. ferrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt. George A
L. Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr. Robinson Of Bingham was q
business visitor in town yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable by kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind.
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Whitney have
gone to WalepoIe. Mass, to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Unanimously Reelected by the Citizens
of Gardiner Yesterday.
1t was the first time in years that there
had not been n fight in every ward in the
city and the fact that there was but one
contest on kept the number of voters
down to Il minimum. the inclemency OF
the weather helping in this respect. The
official vote as announced by the board
of aldermen is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Grover C. Lewis is canvassinG for a
directory in Troy n II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mr.. \rt::, "u.ii:n"l at NrW York
is visiting i:pr parents. Mir. and Mrs.
James Lee. Wilder street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
FEMALE HELP WANTED

A GIRL FOR WORK IN DENTAL
office, Amply at F. ". Rafter's office,
Gardiner, Maine. fSp-tof"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

child urinates too often, if the urine scalds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting. depend upon it, the cause OF the ditfi-
culty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able With kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need tile same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
.Swamp-Root is soon realized. It Is sold
By druggists, in fifty *
cent and one-dollar 81 -
size bottles. You may III i: s. -
have a sample bottle @@
BY mail free, also Home Of swsmpReos.
pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Root,
including many of the thousands of testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghaniton, N. Y, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake.
but remember the name, Swamp Root
DR.. Kilner's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Biughamton, N. Y, On evesy
Sn1Ala.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
HALLOWELL.

]. H McCarty of Lynn is visiting
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Mrs. l.. Turner. who has been visit
| ing Mrs. Fred Fullui1. left yesterday
| for Reno. Ecr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Fred I.atly returned yesterday from
a short visit With relatives at Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Miss Blanche Gray passed Sunday,
the gucst of friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

]. H. McCarty of Lynn is visiting
friends in this city.
ROLAND Cole went to Saco yestcr-
day for Il visit TO relatives.
W. f. Henderson went to Boston
yesterday on business trip.
Miss Blanche Gray passed Sunday,
the gucst of friends in Boston
Perley Dorrain of Bowdoinham was
q caller at john Brann's Sunday.
II. Z. Eaton of Boston is business
visitor at Johnson Bros. shoe factory.
Fred I.atly returned Yesterday from
a short visit With relatives 1T Water
vile.
Mrs l.. Turner. who has been visit
ing Mrs Fred Fullu". left yesterday
for Reno. Ncr.
Patrick can""n l.a.:".,. Sunday. the
guest Of Tti..,G7 in thi" civ. returning
t" I'rt,ag.,l YET rd,>.
Mr.. \r't.;r "u.hn"l Of New York
is wishing i:~r parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jane; Lee, Wilder street.
Tho Ladies' Circle Of tho Baptist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

H Z. Eaton of Boston is Il business
visitor at Johnson Bros. shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

Perley DORIAN of Bowdoinham was
q caller at john Brann's Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

". +. Henderson went to Boston
Yesterday on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

ROLAND Cole went to Saco yestcr-
day for Il visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03

By druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
~, mail free also q
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
TONY OFF TO HIN FORTUNE
Fourteen-year-old Lad Uses Bicycle
as q Charger.
Little Fellows Mother Died Recent
Threatens to Put Him Away.

Tony VIII, fourteen years old, who lives
near Hyattsvins, Nd. started out 90 see
the world yesterday. mounted on an old
bicycle that formerly belonged 10 his
mother. He carried box strapped on
the rear Of the machine. IN which he had
what clothing he thinks he viii need for
q little trip.
George J VIII. the boys stepfather
called on the police and asked them to
assist him in locating the runaway. The
stepfather unfoIGed a pitiful tale.
The boys mother died a week ago. he
said. and there being no one at home TO
take care Of the boy. he started out TO
run things 10 suit his own ideas His
ideas did not conform with those Of his
stepfather. and Friday It was arranged
TO send Tony 10 an Institution until he
should attain his majority. The boy
heard Of the plan. Yesterday morning he
took his mothers bicycle from the wood
shed. and. mounting. rode away Later
he returned and tried TO gain entrance to
the house He used several keys IN the
attempt. but was unsuccessful. and again
went away Mr. VIII said he believed the
boy was trying 20 get 10 his mothers
jewelry box, containing jewelry valued
at several hundred dollars
The police have sent a description of
the boy all over the city and TO nearby
towns.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-26
DEAIHOF JUDGE A.J, BENTLEY
Veteran Of the Civil War Dies in
Habin. Ne.
Had Been Connected for Years with
the Department of JuSGice-An
Honorable Career Ended.

\ dispatch was received In Washington
yesterday announcing the sudden death
Of Judge Alexander J. Bentley. Of this
city. az his summer home at Habin. Ne.
None Of the circumstance concerning his
demise is yet known 10 his Washington
friends
Judge Bentley was vel known in
this city. having been connected with
the Department OF Justice for many
years. He was born at GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
on October % 1S2S- He received his train
ing in law in Cincinnati. and was admit
ted 20 the bar in the courts Of that city.
Judge Bentley was veteran of the
Mexican war, and was appointed exam
iner of titles in the Department Of Justice
by President Cleveland. an Office be held
with distinction and credit until about
the beginning Of the present year.
Last January. on account Of failing
health and viEor. Judge Bentley retired
from the position.
He was retained by the Attorney Cen
eral. and set 10 the performance Of some
congeniaI tasks Of q personal nature dur
ing the balance Of the winter and spring.
working leisUrely IN the department Up to
the time Of his departure for the North
about a month ago
Judge Bentley IS survived by one son,
Alexander Q. Bentley