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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Readfield Grange.

There was good attendance at the
meeting of Readfield Grange Saturday,
April IL. Iii the forenoon, after the
regular business session, the Third and
Fourth degrees were conferred upon
two candidates and one application for
membership was received.
The questions for discussion on the
program for this meeting We're all
timely and practical. and in which all
were interested. The first, what
Shall We Plant and Sow?". was opened
by Bro. Staine, who favored yellow
corn, oats and plenty Of grass seed.
Bro. Hunton followed and advised
farmers TO wait until the soil was dry
before planting sweet corn: even
small shower will form crust that
prevents the sprout from coming
through Bro. Spaulding's special crop
is potatoes. A recess was here de-
clarei for dinner.
After the usual excellent dinner and
pleasing social hour the meeting was
called to order and the topic of the
forenoon was resumed. Bro. j. 7.
Masterman spoke of the large yields
of oats and potatoes in AroostooN
county.
How Can We Increase Our lncome?'
was a paper written by Sister Luce.
and read by Sister Hunton. A discus
sion followed Brother Spaulding told
about feeding his hens bran with ami
NAL meal. Sister Lucas feeds bran
mash with animal meal and oates. Sis
tiers Cooper and Rowland also gave
their experiences. Sister Walker feeds
no mash but oats in the morning and
corn at night. Mrs. w. T. Mace feeds
mixed grain scattered in straw. corn.
barley, rates and wheat. Animal meal
is fed dry. Ground oyster shells are
kept by them and they have all the
separated milk they will drink.
Glow Soon Should Our Manufac-
tured Wood be piled Under Cover"
was the last question.
Brother Luther Butler said as soon
as split and the wet dried off Bro
Butman thought if piled in tight
shed it would mould. Intends ia walt
until after planting. Warren Butman
filled bay in a barn and the Wooa
came out bright. Brother Williams
would put in as soon as sawed. Piano
solo by Miss Helen Lord, encofed. SIS
ter Annie Nickerson of the library
committee reported 251 volumes in the
library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

In the debates over the Naval Appro-
priation bill it seems that we have a
number of useless and expensive navy
yards in this country which might we'll
be abandoned. But no one suggests
that League Island is not doing its
work. 1t would be a good idea to close
up some of the useless places and con-
centrate energies in this city.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Certainly. Give "us' the whole APP
pie, and the rest Of you may enjoy the
privilege of seeing us eat it! Out, out
on such provincial greediness. This
is a great country, and has navy of
which the American people are proud.
1t has it's navy yards we'll distributed
along it's coast, as they should be.
Philadelphia. already specially ia
vored, would like of course to have the
whole of them, but her ambitions in
that direction are the illusions of a
pipe dream, and will never come to
mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
KNOX,.
SOUTH WARREN,

Allie Weaver of No. Waldoboro is
working for Spear Brothers, shaving
hoops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Hewbert of
Warren recently visited Mrs. Hew-
bert's mother, Mrs. Jane Jones.
Alex Spear and Willie Armstrong of
Thomaston were in this place Sunday
calling on relatives.
Gladys Spear returned from Stalls
Hill Sunday to go to school Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Hunt and two
children passed Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Spear.
Mrs. Jones has returned home to
Cushing after few weeks visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Nathan Copeland.
Mrs. S. ]. Over of Rockland was
visiting her brothers family accom-
panied by her niece Grace Spear
Monday.
Out of litter of twelve pigs, born
April II, was one freak. 1t was full
grown, having one head, two perfect
bodies, eight legs and three ears. 1t
lived only about half an hour. This
queer animal has been preserved in
alcohol and put on exhibition at G. 1.
Robinson's drug store in Thomaston.
Irwin E. Spear of North Cushing is the
owner. Nine of IL are living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thornton and two
children of Thomaston visited relatives
in this place Sunday. ".
John E. Leach and Ira Ripley of
Northumberland thiy place Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

recently visited Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. How.
ard
Chas. E. Thompson. of South Mont.
vile, is still in very poor health.
TROY CENTER.
The telephone has been installed in the
home of Harry Rollins.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C.. Myrick were in Dix.
mont last week to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Myrick's aunt. Mrs. Laura Crocker.
Miss Isl Sanderson, a student at NJ. c.
l., passed Sunday with Ter parents. Mr..
and Mrs. L. J. Sanderson.
I. J. Wright was in Pittsfeld several
days last week for surgical treatment
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hill. who have
been visiting relatives in town, returned
Thursday to Weston, Mass.
THE Turner Center Creamery Co.. has
purchased the Sam Conner house in Uni
ty, and E. b. Carleton. who drives the
team for the company will move his fam
lily there soon
Braddock Hathaway passed away
Apr;! 10, at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. J. II. Campbell, in Plymouth, at the
advanced age OF IS years. The interment
was i'll the Hathaway cemetery near his
former home in Troy.
Teachers have been assigned the sum
mer schools as follows: Troy Corner.
Laura Pratt; Bagley Hill, Ethel Prentiss;
Barker District. Ethel Stone: Rogers Cor
ner. Es:elle Whitaker: Beech Ridge. Mrs.
Arthur Cunningham; Cooks Corner, An
gle Garcelon
Milk inspectors from the creamery at
Pittsfield called on Troy farmers last
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
To EnIaroe the Canal.

The enlargement of 10 feet in the width
of the Panama canal locks is being urged
nv the Navy department. This is small
concession to the demand for increased
accommodations for the coming big vessels.
which builders claim will be much larger
in the next few years. The use of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is urged in every
case of stomach. liver or bowel disorder,
because past experience has proven it to
be the best for such ailments. A few
doses at the first symptom will save you
get n hottie today from your druggist or
d ealer and always. keep it handy 1t will
restore the appetite, aid digestion, keep
the bowels open and thus prevent
sick headache. flatulency. heartburn,
dyspepsia. Indigestion. female ills and
malaria fexersand ague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
READFIELD.

Rev. G. r. Chapman is in attendance
at the Methodist conferences in Angus
ia. He has been unanimously invited to
return to the charge here and at Rents
Hill for another year.
a. c. Wright returned to his home
here from Augusta, where he served
on the jury for more than two weeks.
Farmers have done but little on the
land as yet, for much frost remains in
the ground. Warren Butman is pre-
pairing to plant a large field of potatoes
this year. The price of potatoes now
is 20 cents to IS cents per bushei.
w. S. Hewitt shipped his apples
from the station on Friday.
W. A. Wright, executor of me will
of Charles H. Smith, late Of MT. YER
non, attended the appraisal of the
property there on Saturday.
lillian Russell passed Easter in Lew
iston.
Easter was not observed here save
by a sermon by the pastor. No special
music or flowers.
A. H. Winters has delivered about
100000 shingles for repairs on the Sho-
field buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
The Methodist Conference.

Augusta has a cordial welcome for
the ,Methodists this week. The minis
tiers and delegates of the many church,
es of this great denomination in the
western half of Maine assemble here
for their annual conference, and all of
them may feel assured that the people
of Augusta are glad to greet them and
to extend to them the hospitality of
the city. They have met here many
times before since the Maine confer
ence was set off from the New Eng
land conference as separate body in
1924 and we trust they will meet here
many times in the future. The loca-
ton of the city will make it particu-'
ldrly available for their meetings. if
the two Maine conferences are united
as now seems likely. The existence Of
two conferences in this State dates
from 1916, and there is strong senti-
ment for union again. This move
ment contributes special interest to
the present gathering. The program is
full of interesting features and will
continue through the rest Of the week.
Next Sunday most of the pulpits of the
city will be filled by visiting minis
tiers. The city is hoEored in the
presence of Bishop Hamilton of Cali
sions of the week. With him are other
distinguished leaders Of the denomina-
ton from outside the State who figure
OH the program.
Last year, among other State gath
erings, the Maine Free Baptists and
the State organization Of the Y. M.
c. A. held their conventions here.
This year we have the Maine Metho-
dists at this time, and in September
the State Y. P. S. C. E. convention.
Such gatherings are a benefit to the
city in many respects and our people
do not fail to recognize this fact. The
sessions will all be held in the Green
Street Methodist church and are open
tc the general public. Augusta hopes
that the week may be pleasant and
profitable one for all the visitors and
that in every respect this annual con-
ference of the Maine Methodists may
successfully promote the great cause
for which they stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Near Settat, in Morocco, in u fierce
engagement, soldier of the French
foreign legion was struck by Moor
ish bullet and fell fiat on his face.
"He is dead" said his corporal, lean
ing over him. Lifting a battered face,
the legionary groaned: mo cor
poral: not dead, but badly hurt"
"Where is your packet of lint?" de-
mandcd the corporal. Il have forgot
ten it," said the soldier, trying to wipe
away the blood. 1.-TWO days arrest,
shouted the corporal, and lifting the
wounded man on to his back he stag
fered to the nearest doctor amid hail
of bullets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
The THIRD DISTRICT
Republican Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, WATERVILlE,
Wednesday, April %, 1908
AT IL O'CLOCK A. NJ.


for the purpose Of nominating . can.
Ciidate for Congress to be voted for at
the State election, Monday, September II,
1908.
TO select two district delegates and
two alternates to attend the National
Republican Convention to be held at
Chicago, illinois. June is. 1905 and transact
any other business that may properly
The basis Of representation will be as
follows. Each City. Town and Plantation
will be entitled to one delegate. and for
each seventy-five votes cast for the Re
publican candidate for Governor in 1905
an additional delegate, and for fraction
of forty votes in excess OF seventy five
votes an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation Of any City.
Town or Plantation can only be filled by
a resident Of the county in which the
vacancy exists. -,
The district Committee will be In SEES.
sion in the reception room OF the nall at
nine o'clock, on the morning OF the con-
venuion, for the purpose OF receiving the
credentials of delegates. Delesates In
order to be eligible to participate In the
convention. must be elected subsequent
to the date of the call for this con-
Per order District COMMITTEES.
JOSHUA W. BLACK
w Fl. WILDES
FRED G. kINSMAN
W. H. DAVIS.
Dated March II. 1893 - ! 4f1a,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

In large cities like Chicago and Ne"
York icy asphalt pavements cause the
death of hundreds of horses every
winter Many styles and shapes OF
shoes are now being introduced in an
endeavor t6 stop such accidents. one
Of the most promising if which consists
of a chain tread, which can be quickly
buckled on and as quickly taken Oh.
the foot of horse without the use Oh
tools 1t is practically self-adjustins,
strong, cheap and durable Popular
Mechanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Loss Of Appetite.

6VSS " SNPPVS'HSs /.
A person that has lost appetite mas
lost something besides-vitality, vigo1'
tone. >,
The way to recover appetite anu on
that goes with it is to take Hooa
Sarsaparilla - that strengthens .no
stomach, perfects digestion and MAKES
eating a pleasure.
Thousands take it for spring loss o.
appetite and everybody says tnere'
nothing else so good as HOODS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Delaware has six votes for Gray in
looks as if Governor johnson would
get the Minnesota delegates, and a
of the country. The Anti Bryan move
ment is quite vocifcrous. but, will it is
believed look very weak when it comes
to the show down. A few grasshop-
pcrs in the corner of the fence can fill
the whole field with their chirpings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The London scientist who announces
that he is "going to shock the diamond
market. by the manufacture of
"cheap gems" is certainly false
prophet. The market already has
"cheap gems" to burn. ~ ~.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
NEWS.
KENNE.BEc.
MT. VERNON.

NJ T. Currier is pressing hay for E. A.
Cottle.
Mrs. Mertie Tucker is improving slowly
under the care Of DR.. w. A. Wright.
,Vinton Dunn is assisting George Clough
with his spring work.
A nice pair of matched 3-year-old Dur
ham steers were seen passing through
this place which had been purchased in
Mercer by Albert G. Gordon of Mt. Yer
non.
H. w. White is cooking for Jackman
Bros. of Fayette.
George Coffrin is at work for M. T.
Currier.
Mr. Poppleton and children expect to
leave soon for England, where they will
make their future home.
The many friends of Mrs. P. G. Dunn
will be pleased to hear that she is slowly
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Race Track Gambling.
(Philadelphia Ledger.)

NPHIIaueIpnla LeugeT'I 81
Nothing could be palmer than that
the people of New York, with the ex-
ception of the gamblers themselves,
fee! that the legislative failure to eff
face race track gambling was an cut
rage. With one accord the news
papers rebuke the craftsmanship that
led opponents of Gov. Hughes to vote
against a measure designed to over
throw the most vicious form of gamb-
ling that prevails in any part of the
country. They assert that the fight
must be renewed, and steps to this end
have been taken already.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Mr.. Bryans home town has just
voted in favor of the saloons by a
majority of 800. Under the circum-
stances the outlook for a temperance
plank in THE Democratic platform
would not appear to be very favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The number of ties purchased by the
steam and electric roads of this coun-
try during the year 1906 was 102, 1884, 4O.
The demand Of the steam roads
amounted to IS per cent. of the total.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Whether the New York delegates to
the~Denver convention are instructed
or not it is becoming daily more
evident that the great majority of
them will favor the nomination of w.
J. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Senator Cullom thinks that Castro
needs spanking. but that it would be
too expensive for Uncle Sam to do the
lob. How would it do to let General
Funston go down there and kidnap
him?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Rudyard Kipling declares that Cana-
dian reporters use second class words
to express tirst-class. emotions. The
great English author always had the
fatal gift OF. saving cutting things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Times Not Hard.
Baltimore American.)

Baltimore American)
1t is a significant fact that the South
has complained least of hard times
1t has good crops and plenty of work.
and it's future is altogether satisfac-
tory Baltimore feels the effect OF this
confidence, and it is idle to talk about
business depression when prosperity
may be gained by activity and enter
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Three hundred and fifty bartenders
are said to be out of employment in
Boston. IT is to be hoped that they
will improve the opportunity to get
into better business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Spain closed it's last fiscal year with
a surplus of S35.000,0 00 1t is evident
that her war with this country was
needed to wake her up from the sleep
of centuries, and rehabilitate her
among the nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
SOMERSET.
RIPLEY.

The double funeral of the late Leroy
Sevey and son. Albert Sevey, was held
from Grange hall Thursday afternoon,
Rev. Mr.. Spear of Dexter officiating.
There was a profusion of beautiful
flowers. The Grange and the Macab-
bees attended in body. They were ill
with double pneumonia only about a
week
DIR. George Rand has returned TO
LivermOre Falls.
Chas. Downing has returned from
Lynn, Mass
H. N. Bowdoin and Leslie Strout are
both i'll with the grip.
Isaiah Pratt and Jennie Hcrsom of
Newport were recently in town
The schools in town will begin April
II. Arthur Hoyt is supervisor Of
schools.
Nell Randall went to Greenvilie
Monday on business.
Fred Churchill and Rose Churchill
were called here from Massachusetts
last week by the illness of their father,
MIR. Churchill IS slightly better.
HARMONY.
Rev. Mr.. Walsh and family were in
town one day last week on their way
to Wellington where they are to
reside
Several deaths have occurred in
town lately: Mrs. Alton at Mani
stream. Mr.. Clark in the village and
Miss Sarah Wormlight, aged 80 years
and seven months.
At the Republican caucus held last
week in the selectmen's office. r. H.
Reed was chosen chairman and VIM.
Mclaughlin, secretary. 1t was voted
that the following serve as town COM
mittee for the next two years: r. H.
Reed. VIM. Mclaughlin, w. G. Bailey,
S. w. Herick, W. S. Bemis and M. J.
Merrill. The following were chosen
delegates to attend the Waterville con-
vention: r. H: Reed, w. G. Bailey, S.
W. Herrick. For the Portland conven-
ton Chas. c. Mclaughlin, w. E.
Marble and G. H. Rhoades were
chosen.
SOUTH ST. AlBANS.
Frank Hanson is the first man to be-
gin the springs work. He has ground
all narrowed for peas.
Miss Rose knight won first prize in
the speaking contest at Corinna Friday
night. .~-..-i.~ae1-- '-s- 1850
= a. .Hf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The Populists make it very evident
that they purpose to go it alone this
year: but Mr.. Bryan can console HIM
self with the reflection that there are
not many of them left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

There lis no denying the important
part which women have played in the
mighty progress or the anti-saloon
movement They have not the right OF
suffrage themselves. but they have
amply demonstrated their ability to
influence those who have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The announcement is made that San
Francisco will soon liberate number
of rats dyed a brilliant red and green.
This should go far to facilitate the
temperance reform movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

An order of $4,000 tons of steel rails.
looks as IL the railroad officials who
placed it were looking forward to a
substantial increase of traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Ernest E. Morse, who bought the
Mi,linocket Journal of the Observer
Publishing company some five years
ago, has sold the business to his
brother r. S. Morse, and taken a
position as manager of a publishing
house in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Mr.. Bryan may console himself with
the reflection that whatever may
happen at Denver there will still be
good profits to be made in the lecture
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Lincoln County Pomona.

Lincoln County Pomona met Win
Willow Grange. at jefferson Tuesday.
April IA. There was a good attend-
ance considering the condition OF the
travelling. An interesting program
was carried out, including an address
by J. E. McClintock, of Orono. a..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The Southern states that have
amused themselves by batting the rail-
roads are now complaining of poor SER
vice. Surprising, isn't it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The Chinese threaten to boycott
Japanese goods to the extent of $780,
OO0, 1000 a year This is about the
most effective kind Of passive resist
ence."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

1t does not appear that the COM
moner has had any conspicuous part in
the "dry wave" which is reported to
be sweeping over Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The worthy project of public play
ground for the Biddeford children will
be discussed at meeting of the citi-
zens of that city Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

1t is very evident that Governor
johnson aspires to be the Judge
Parker of the approaching presidential
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The Republicans have won all along
the line in the spring elections in
Missouri. The days Of Democratic
rule are numbered in that state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Once Should Be Enough.

cleveland Leader)
A scientist declares that the brain
presents unanswerable problems. Not
the least of these is the question why
any man wants to be a bigamist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

With Ben Tlllman in Europe there
will be a substantial increase in the
sights available for tourists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

The gentlemen sportsmen" of New
York make it very evident that they
are opposed to the presidential candi-
dacy of Governor Hughes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Ellen Beach Yaw is to be the star
prima donna of the 18th Maine Music
Festival, and here is hoping she will
not catch cold on her way hither.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22
Maine Gossip
The New Headgear.

The big spring hat.
Gee whiz! t.--
How wide and fiat
1t is.
Two feet. I swear,
It's spread
Beyond the wear
Er's head.
The big spring hat
OF straw
Looks like mat,
But pshaw
We'd better smile,
Not curse;
Re glad the style
Amt verse.
Louisville COurier-JoLrnal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

On the whole it must be admitted
that the wealthy spendthrift is of
considerably more value to society
than the wealthy skinflint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

G.. +. King appears to be excep-
tionally successful in preserving his
incognito.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

A few liquor raids have been made
in Kennebec county-since the spring
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

It is evident that the enemies of Mr.
Bryan in the Maine Democracy arc be-
coming active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-22

Emma Goldman has unquestionably
earned the right to be incarcerated in
some insane asylum.