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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

4 OS ANGELES, our fair, beautiful
City of the Angels, is in the throes
- of a new, a strange and a dread
full disease, a disease that battles the
boasted skill of practitioners of both
the old and the new schools of medi-
cine, that can be reached neither by
the manipulations of the osteopaths nor
by the mental processes of the fol-
lowers of the New Thought.
Up to date the solons of the city
have not been able to agree upon a
name for the affiction, which attacks
the fair sex alone, and spares neither
child, maid, matron nor widow. The
trouble is said to be infectious and to
spring from a germ known to experts
as the Merry Widow hat"
The scourge has crept upon us from
the east. and we are helpless to prevent
or to cure. Among the symptoms are a
high temperature, shifting glance
that shows q tendency to wander to-
ward windows of millinery shops and
which causes the patient to murmur
wildly and incoherently of flower gar
dens, luncheons, and spring frocks.
After short time the patient develops
a mania for strange and outrageous
headgear. and insists upon wearing
great disks in the place of hats and
piling thereon a mixture of all the
flowers that ever grew in garden and
in field
Like the grippe, the California type
of the disease is milder than that suf-
fered in the east, for in New York some
of these disks measure thirty-six and
forty inches from brim to brim, while
in Los Angeles the extreme limit is
tWenty-eight inches; even this is not a
representative case, as the majority of
the hats shown in local shops have a
diameter of from twenty to twenty-one
inches.
The only alienation discovered for
the suffering of friends and the relief
from the danger and inconvenience to
which the. community in general is sub
1ected is close confinement and ice
bags for the party afflicted.
1t was whispered on the Rialto yes
terday that a monster petition is being
circulated among the younger women
of the city, which is to be presented to
the mayor and the city fathers Monday,
asking that the sidewalks on Broad
way and other of the more congested
promenades be widened six feet to ac-
commodate the hats of the feminine
part of the community this season.
1t is claimed In the shops that these
enormities are being demanded by
everyone and that they are to crown
alike the golden hair of the toddler.
the marcelled wave of the debutant and
the matron and, alack and alas, even
the snowy locks Of old age. The tall
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

tween the excited hostess and the pre-
siding dignitary of the dining room,
but the few guests who were partak-
ing of an early luncheon prior to de-
parting for long ride into the coun-
try saw one of the liveliest scenes that
1t had ever been their fortune to wit
ness, and when the hostess and her
friends entered they were seated at a
table that measured several yards
more in circumference than did the
first arranged for the party.
In connection with the craze for
the merry Widows" a bright young
Angeleno is working on a patent for
telephone that shall be attachable to
these cartwheels and thereby a devoted
swain may hold long distance CONVEX
sations with the sweet young thing he
is escorting to the matinee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
Less Severe, However, Than in the
East, Where 1t Had Its ORR
gin-Some Symptoms
Described

Sing hey, the MERRY Widow"
The witching, fetching widow,
The merry, merry widow and her hat
with apologies to Gilbert & Suilivan.)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
Musical Advertisements
l. E. Rehyner

L. Ifs bCIIy IIICI
Manager of musical attractions and the
great Philharmonic course. Singers
and instrumentalists furnished on ap-
plication for church choirs, recitals, re-
ceptions, clubs, societies and at homes.
Offices-BlanchaId hall building. 344
and 345. Phones: Main 1888. Home
26S0, Ex S2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

There is some talk of giving in Ger
many the coming season the only opera
Schunaann ever wrote. .GenovaYa,, .lin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
Old Regiment Holds An
nua| Reunion "Wednesday.
Officers Chosen and Much
Other Business Transacted.
Attendance Large and Occasion a
Grand Good Time.

The annual reunion of the 9Th Maine
Grand Army hall Wednesday, COM
mencing at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
and continuing through the greater
part of the day. About 80 Of the men,
bers, some having their ladies with
them, were present. and the meeting
was a most enjoyable one.
Th meeting was called to order by the
president, John B. Fitzpatrick of Bos-
ton, and the reports of the secretary
and treasurer We're read and accepted
The following other business was the
election of officers for the ensuing year
the choice resulting as follows:
Observation-Disclosures A. Brooks OF
Brooklyn, n. Y
Vice Tresident-W. H. Bither of Cal
ais
TreaSurer-A. d. Russell of Augusta
Secretary-T. D. Farrar of Dexter.
Letters were read from about &c
members expressing their regrets at
not being able to be present at the re-
union, and remarks were made by a
number of those present.
At noontime bountiful repast was
served in the hall by the members of
the Ladies' Relief Corps, to which the
veterans did good justice, and the af-
ternoOn was devoted to trip to To-
gus and to other points of interest in
the city and it's environS. 1t is prOba-
bly, that the next reunion will be held
at Peaks Island, Portland harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
Noyes-S

Edward Deering NOyes of Portland
and Miss Anna Williams Cutler Smith
of Augusta We're united in marriage
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
William Allen Smith, corner of Cony
and Stone streets, at O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. Henry Goodwin
Smith, D. D.. of Ottawa. Canada, uncle
| Of the bride, ne being assisted by Rev.
F.. NJ. Slocombe of Augusta.
The bridesmaids We're Miss Edith H.
Ashley Of New York city; Miss Anna
Cutler of Boston, cousin of the bride,
and Miss Elizabeth Crane of Westfield,
Mass The best man was Wadsworth
Noyes of Portland, brother of the
groom. The couple were attended by
the two little nieces and little nephew
of the bride, Margaret, Helen and
William Smith.
The historic Williams homestead in
which the ceremony took place is one
which has been in unbroken possession
of the brides family for over 100 years.
The last wedding to be held in it was
that of the brides grandmother and
grandfather, 80 years ago, John l.. and
Zilpha Ingraham Cutler.
William Allen Smith, formerly OF
Portland and New York. The groom
| is the son of the late George NOyes OF
New York, and is manager of the
Canal bank of Portland.
The couple received many valuable
presents. After short wedding trip
they will reside in Portland.
The guests, numbering 100, We're re-
stricted to immediate relatives and
| friends. Among those present from
| cut of town were the following: Mrs.
7. T. G. Nichols. Mr.. and Mrs. j. I.
| G. Nichols, Jr. Cambridge. Mass; MIR.
and Mrs w A. Smith, Kansas City,
Mo-; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ashley.
Miss Edith H. Ashley. Miss Mabel r.
Ashley, New York city: Henry Good
| win smith. ottawa Canada; Miss
Crane, J. Brewer Crane. Westbeld.
| Mass; Dr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry
| cutler, Miss A. W. Cutler. Master r.
H. 3. Cutler, Boston; Miss Clara A,
| Goodnow, Dorchester, Mass; Miss
Deering, Henry Deering. Mrs. M. d.
Noyes, Mrs Brushey, Mr.. and Mrs. q.
r. Moves, Wordsworth Noyes. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Owing to tine dense fog which rested
over the city yesterday morning. and
because of the extreme low water in
the Kennebec river the steamer Island
err of the Augusta and Boothby line did
not make her trip but lay at her wharf
all day. 1t was intended to start ms
steamer as soon as the fog lifted bu'
as that time did not come until ABOUT
O'Clock il, the forenoon 1t was deciceo
to lay over. The steamer VIII leave
for Boothhay and the islands at her
regular sailing time this morning
Capt. Westman said yesterday III
speaking Of the lay-over that it was
the first trip that he had lost in the
past II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

A crew of linemen in the employ of
the Lewiston, Augusta & Weterville
Street Railway was engaged yesterday
in replacing some of the trolley wire
along lower State street. where that
in use had become worn. A piece OF
about 1000 feet of new wire has been
strung. between the State House and
the car barn and pieces also put in
farther up state street. 1t is under
stood that it is the intention of the
company to string double wire along
the line another season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

The Maine Central announces us
annual excursion to Thomaston ano
Rockland on Saturday. Oct. 8, with an
opportunity of visiting Rockport ano
Camden by means of the electric roao
from Rockland. Excursionists VII
take the regular morning train leaving
Augusta at 637 and arriving at
Thomson at 1882 and Rockland at
1912 A. M. Returning regular trains
for Augusta leave Rockland at 14o
and 9 P. NJ. and leave Thomaston at
$50 and go P. NJ. Tickets for the
round trip and good for a return until
the following Monday will be sold al
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, south
Gardiner, IceborO and Richmond al
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

The majority of the North shore col
Onists at Cobbosseecontee who had been
occupying their cottages during the
summer have moved into town until
another season, but a few of them will
remain for some little time yet, among
them being the families of Frank f
Smith, Otis c. Webster and Rev 3. p
Hope. Quite number of the cottages
at Hammond's grove and farther down
the lake are still open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Everett S Hall and family. who had
been occupying their summer cottage
on the shore of Weber pond for some
time past, have returned to thell
hcme on Sewall street for the winter
Mr.. Hall reports that the fishing d:
the pond has been good this season. and
while some ducks have been coming
down since the hunting season opened
there would be more later and that the
duck shooting in that vicinity prom
Used to be fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

The "Queen Quality" shoes for this
fall are particularly attractive and the
quality" Of the shoe is regarded by
the manufacturers as being as import
ant to maintain at a high standard
they embody the name in that of the
shoe. This is a guarantee to the pub
lie that it's reputation will not be al
lowed to deterioate. F. I. Courte'
manche is sole agent for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Among the other business which was
transacted at the meeting of the city
council Monday evening was the pas
sage of two orders for the establish
ment of fire alarm boxes, one of which
will be located on Western avenue neal
Florence street, and the other on
Franklin street, near the J. o. Webster
schOolhouse, both of which will cover a
territory hitherto unprotected and will
be appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Among the visitors in the city
yesterday was Frederick A. Noble of
Boston. author of The Pilgrims" who
was here in the interests of his book
and also to see the city. During the
day Mr. Noble called at the State
House and found much to make the
visit a pleasant and interesting one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
William II. Pierce.

William Fl. Pierce of this city dice
at the Insane hospital at about
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon. aged q
wears The widow, four sons and three
DAUGHTERS survive. Funeral services
will be held at the residence Of o. +
Robbins. 1872 Winthrop street at
o'clock Friday afternoon. and Will be
private to immediate relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

w. j. Skehan e Co. have sold to
Hon. W. H. Gannett a 1909 3O-horse-
power Peerless touring car, to be de-
livered early in the coming year. 1t
VIII be the latest thing in design and
one OF the best cars in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Fred f. Hilton and Fred Perkins
TWO well-known local anglers, passed
the day yesterday fishing for pickerel in
Belgrade stream, and although no de-
tailed statement of the catch has vet
been made it is understood that it was
big one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

The Augusta Water Districts crew is
at work at the foot of Court street lay
ing line of siX-inch pipe from the foot
OF the hill to the main on Water street
There is a dead end to the pipe or
Court street and the new piece Is being
put in for the purpose OF getting rid
Of it and securing a circulation of Wa
ter. A long stretch of pipe has recent
ly been put in on Willow street for the
same purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

The recent item in the Journal to the
effect that DIR. Ernest H. Wheeler had
taken an office in the Trust company
building gave the impression that DR..
Wheeler had opened the office for the
practice of his profession. This is
not the case, as the Office in question is
opened wholly in the interests of the
!. Manchester Haynes estate and will
be used only for carrying on the tim
berland business of the estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
TINY BOATS TO ROUND HORN.
Take $4,000 Mile Cruise to Warn Mar
;.ore IN Paeific Coast,

New York, Sept. 2S.-Six tiny
vessels. whose mission it will be to
warn the mariners of the Pacific of the
shoals along the western coast of the
Irnited States. started on a $4,000
mile cruise around South America
They will follow almost exactiv the
route taken by the great battleshlp
fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

For the convenience of it's patron:
who desire to make a fall shopping
trip to Boston the Maine Central will
sell tickets Thursday, Oct Is, limited
to return Oct. 81, at low rates for the
round trip, the fare from Augusta be-
ing $3.50; Hallowell $40; Gardiner
1925
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

A. L. johnson of No. 6 Quinby street
is distributing Emery's we'll known
horse powders that have been making
SO many cures in every drug store. 1t
would be we'll for every one that has a
morse out of order to look up his ad.
on page 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
To Heal
Baby Rash

The following will heal any childs
skin rash or sore: Wet a cloth with X
Zalia and place it directly on the sore
If possible. bandage and keep It wei
with this liuuid X-Zalia. which can De
had at any drug store. This treatment
is very soothing and heals rashes.
sores or even eczema in very quick
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

IRAN No. l, the local going east
from Augusta at 9.0S A. NJ, was a
half hour late yesterday morning and
old not reach here until 935 where il
crossed train "a, which goes west a,
936.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

.. l.. Lewis of China, district
manager for the w. D. Hutchins Co. OF
TINS city, has told the farm of ]. M
Iozler OF China to Martin Weber o,
the same town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

Alton Randall of Granite Hill, who
is receiving treatment at the Augusta
City hospital for gunshot wounds. was
reported yesterday to be doing well
and a complete recovery is hoped for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

MI. u. r. Blaisdell formerly of Bos-
loh' Mass, has entered the employ
ment of Fifield Bros, as draughtsmar
| and pattern maker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
Daily ksnneber Journal
Telephons-135.


Dr. f. F. Williams of Sidney was ir
the city Tor few hours yesterday or
a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24
II MAY BE-

That the man who rode next You %
" car hia morning Is the very perso
sno IL looking for such a room nr bour
- you have To rent. A i.ttls I'd. In u
s"nfnal's Want ColuInns viii bst,lG ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
VIM. p. TABER Cant.
r. II. HOXIE, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-24

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, p. OF
H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings Of each month at Modern Woodmen
Hail.
o. E. FARNHAM, W. NJ.
MISS CLARA l.. LITTLEFIELD, Sec.
iulY2StueSt hurS&Sat1vr
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-30
CHAPINViLLE

Miss Jones spent Sunday with Miss Amelia Woodin.
 Wm. Humes of Millerton is spending the week with J. M. Gray.
 L.. G. Beal was home over Sunday.
 R. and H. Scoville have just received two car loads of brick for use at Grass land Farm.
 The railroad company are stringing a new fence near the station.
 Frank Dye was in town Saturday v1s- iting his brother Ralph.
 William Weeks came near being drowned at Twin Lakes last Sunday evening near the grove.
 George Sweet and mother of Sheffield spent Sunday with Mrs. G. s. House.
 Harry Eggleston and family, of Lime Rock. spent part of the week at D. Hat makers.
 F. w. Bierce is at work ion a large barn at Sheffield.
 MT. and Mrs. L. DeVantey spent Sun- day in Lakeville
 John Green was in Canaan Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-30
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Martha and Julia Smith have returned to their home here after spending two weeks with their grandparents in Sharon.
 O. E. Dunbar of Albany and Miss Mae Brown of Newburg, N. Y, are at N. L. Dunbar's.
 Edwin and Howard Odell have pur- chased an automobile.
 The dance in the hall Thursday even inK was we'll attended and fine time enjoyed by all.
 Miss Julia Cummings, of Lime Rock, is in town few days and playing the organ at the St. Bridget's Church during the Nilsson being held there by Father Scandlan of Now York. Mrs B. R. Smith has returned home after spending several days in West Cornwall, Edward Weldon had the misfortune to be thrown from wagon and receive quite 8 serious injury.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-30

1 during the year. In addition, 20 books
 were presented to the library by the 1 Douglas library of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-30
The E. w. Spurr Company
 Falls Village and Lakeville, Conn.

w. A. Wood Mowers, Tedders and Extra Pal Scythes, Forks, Rakes. Oilers, Etc. Lawn Mowers and Garden Tools. Reynolds Pure Paris Green Danforth's Bug Death. Powder Guns and Sprayers. Door and Window Screens White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers Arrow Egg and Chick Food. Rough-on-Fles for spraying stock. ~'
Evening journal., 1908-03-20
IN Big
TOURNAMENT

At the home Of Aerie No. "A, Frater-
nal Order of Eagles, there is in prog
ress a pool tournament among mem
bers Of the order, and in which there
are over half a hundred contestants
for the handsome prizes offered.
Each player is to play a fifteen
point game with each other, the ilores
of each to be totaled.
Among the contestants are the fol-
lowing: William Rossiter, Philip
Leshem, NJ. Leshem. Arthur Sullivan.
John E. Kane, Nick A. James, John
Holleran, c. w. f. Keoge, James f.
Burke, Charles Andrews, James B.
Hasson. Frank Bakow, William Gipp.
John Bierman, Bruce Clark, William
ID. Morrow, Howard Engle, Otto Scheu,
H. L. Johnson, B. Mooney, William
Hayes, Fred Harkins, c. Sturtz. How
ard B. Pyle, Thomas A. Carney, Joseph
B. Mahoney, Joseph Schwab, Dr H. G.
Buckmaster, James c. Mahoney,
George Tim Bleyer, c. Burch, John
.Connell ]. M. Kaylor, George Boyes
George Schuyler, J. NJ. Kaylor, George
Boyes, Thomas Hogue, Farmer" VIII
son, "Yock" Leshem, ]. A. Fitzgerald
y. Keough, w. Elder ]. Shade. NJ. Carr
A Rutter, B. B. Stoll, John Dunbar, G.
McCabe, w d. Morrow, Wesley Tay-
lor R. p. Gilmore, Zebalonian Hopkins
John ]. O'Donnell.
Evening journal., 1908-03-20
MUSICIANS WILL
DEMAND LITTLE
Moderate Damages Are Asked
for Injuries in Railroad
Wreck

Nearly all the claims for physical in
Jury 20 members Of the Philadelphia
Orchestra IN the b. 6, o. railroad wreck
near Chester several weeks ago, are
now in the hands of the attorney FOR
the orchestra association, G. Heide
Norris. Three or four OF the players
who we're injured have not as yet been
able 10 get reports from their physi-
clans as 10 the real extent Of their
hurts. but these are expected 20 be
ready BY to-day or tomorrow, when
Mr. Norris viii have a conference with
a claim agent Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
All these claims" said Mr.. Norris
~ars very moderate. and viii not be
presented Eingly. but in an aggregate
Eum. I have no doubt that there viii
be an entirely amicable settlement"
Charles Augustus Davis, the busi'
ness representative OF the association
said that the claims Of the association
had not yet been made.
Evening journal., 1908-03-20
RED LION HUNDRED
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE

For the purpose Of eleoting two dele
gates to the State convention and three
members Of the hundred committee.
Republicans Of the First election dis
trict Of Red Lion hundred met at
Delaware City on Wednesday night.
Being unable to agree. the contest viii
be fought out at the polls on Saturday,
April 4. For delegates the names OF
Theodore i. Clark, William T. Vail
and William +. Coale were placed in
and for members OF the
hundred committee, Charles W. Pam
coast. Arthur W. Hope. William An
.derson and John Goodwin.
This evening Republicans Of the
Fourth ward viii meet In No. III East
Fourth street, TO nominate candidates
to the State convention and members
Of the city committee.
Evening journal., 1908-03-20
ANOTHER RABID
DOG CAPTURED

Dog Catcher George Kopp yesterday
afternoon found a mad dog in a yard
at No. PA West Tenth street. and he
removed II TO the pound, where II was
killed. The dog had not succeeded in
getting out Of the yard, and in conse-
quence did no damage
So far the dog canher has killed
dogs Weighing in the aggregate about
500 pounds, all Of which were bitten by
the mad dog which ran amuck several
days ago in the Highlands, Bancrofts
and Henry Clay
Evening journal., 1908-03-20

last game for Warren.
Mark wasn't there last night. 1t was
said he got the returns at his private Of
flee.
Wilmington had another new man
last night. Podolslzy He rolled $50.
R. Cole was going some for Crescent.
Captain Bill did the best work for Good
Times. He rolled sol.
The Tierneys were the 500 bowlers for
Franklin College.
Mcfarland rolled 600 and he now has
high average sure.
Atlas started well but went below 500
the next two games
The season closes next Thursday night