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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

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). Would you like to know how to
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had its beginning and can be traced
back to al infinitely small cause to the
period in life when. through some
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Magnetic force incitcs mental activity
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
SHERIFF's SALE.
STATE OF MAINE

Kcnncbcc. IS.
Taken this sixteenth day of July A. y.
1905. on execution dated the twenty sec
untI day of June, A. j.. 120S issued ON IL
judgement rendered bV the Superior Court
ut tho term thereof begun and holden at
WatcrNillc within and for the County of
l<cmnCbrc on the second Tuesday ul Jun"
A. ID. 1905 to wit on the tWcntN-second
day Of June A. u. 19hAin favor of Emily s.
Robinson Of Augusta. in said County of
kcnnCDcC. against MalNin Robinson of
said Augusta. County Of Kcnnrbec for
tht sum q one hundred and fifty dollars
HlimonN and twenty dollars costs of suit,
together With fifteen cents more for one
execution and sixty cents interest, and
will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder at the office Of II. W. White
house in said Augusta. on Saturday the
twcntv-S'copd day of August, A.. ID. i90S,
at ten of the clock in the forenoon, the
following described real estate and all the
right. title ana interest which the said
MalVin Robinson has in and to the same,
OF had in and to the same on the twenty
fourth day of March A. j.. 1868 at ten Of
the clock in tho forenoon when the same
attached on the original writ in the same
suit. to wit
Onc undivided half part Of the follow
ing Described lot or parcel of land with
the buildings thereon, situated m said
Augusta, County of kenncbec and State
Of Maine on the east side Of the South
Eclfast Avenue or road and bounded on
the west hv said Belfast Avenue or road
and on the north, east and south by lsnG
of Arthur j. Savage.
IT, r. MORSE,
Deputy Sheriff
Ji,t'3t.
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PILES! PILES! PILESl

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t
absorbs the tumors, allays itching at
once, acts as a poultice, gives instant
relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
prepared for Piles and itching Of the
private parts. Sold by Druggists. mail
Zoe. and 81 90. Williams Mrg. Co, Props.
Cleveland, O. On sale by Bowditch &
Webster. ,... ,tF.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
B00THBAY AND THE ISLANDS
STEAMER ISLANDER
GAIT. RORERT +. WESTMAN.

CAPT. ROBERT i. WESTMAN.
LEAVES Augusta every day at 100 A.
NJ; HallCWell, Con signaD 1.0S A. NJ; Gar
diner. RS: So. Gardiner, on signal Grad
street's) 7.45: Richmond $50; Bath, City
witk I. p. & =. ELECTRIC Railroad for
New Meadows Inn. MerrymeetinS Park.
brunswick. Lisbon Falls and Lewiston.
Arrives at Boothbay Harbor. about l1.3O
A. NJ.
RETURNING, leaves Boothbay Harbor.
every day at $50 p. NJ. Bath BIS: con-
Meeting at Bath with the afternoon train
for Portland and Boston; Richmond at
Ais p. NJ.
AGENTS: II. r. Bowditch. Augusta.
Tel. 1854. II. c. Turner, Hallowell, Tel.
1864 w. l.. Tozier, Gardiner. Tel 1875.
Special rates for excursion parties on
regular trips only. Low rates. no miles
for $1.25, win land at Higgins wharf
Boothbay Harbor, Con signaD. Stops at
Southport Con signaD. Capitol Island.
Squirrel Island ard Ocean Point No
freight taken on Sundays. Subject to de-
lays and change without notice.
Augusta. Gardiner & Boothbay Steam
boat Co. w. B. BERRY. Mgr. Gar
diner, Maine
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Lake coBBossEEcoNTEE

ON ana after July 8. 1908, the ''Islt%d
Eellc'' will run regular trips to Isl; sd
PARK daily until further notice. lcaN -
FAIRS Cove 1T S a. NJ. and Lake Iiu, 81
at so, taking and leaving PASSENGERS "'n
Signal at all points on the cast shore.
RF'TT RNING
Leave "ISland Park upon the arrival Il
$50 F. NJ. car for Outlet and Fairs CO %,
leaving passengers at any point along Inc
east shore.
THF,ATER TRIPS
Regular trips will be run Monday and
Thursday evenings and other cvcnil -
upon engagement. leaving Fairs Cove ut
p. NJ. ana Lake House at 20
Excursion parties taken between trips
TO all points about the lake.
JOHN l.. COLLINS, Capt.
JulyScodlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
Kennebec Journal
Job Print

Stands Tor great deal in the
printing word. 1t stands for
facilities, the best east of Bos-
ton: it represents skill, and in
dividual consideration for each
job; it means excellence, the
printers Sterling" trade mark;
in a word. it IL Quality" in al,
The word inn M. as5 |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

FARMS AND COTTAGE PROPERTY
on the hills and shores Of Maine. Maine
Fam Agency, James It. Collins, Mgr.,
Manchester, Me. Send for catalogue
may21dtf
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For Sale.--Boats, Motors, etc.

BEFoRE AUGUST 10TH ONE "a H..
=. Oldsmobilc ) scat Touring Car, Prize"
sGnC-Budy painted bottle green, red gear,
Black Leather upholstered. New top.
jIXtra rirc and inner tubes. Tire Case
i,u-ya.,c Basket. Rear wheels have two
new Diamond Tires. Gas AMI oil Lamps
clock ANA tools. Every thing first class
can show any one in an hours time SO
tbnv cam RIM car home. Address or cal.
1T once Charles o. Eaton, BrunSWicH,
Mo iuly2Sdlit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

Form %m% Your Placed Here Goes 1 ~e R Who MAXIM Sa
Wanted Male help.
MAN AROUND so TO LOON AFTER

our business in this county. Special in
duccmcnt this month, permanent. g. r.
Burr &. Company, Nursery.nen, Manches-
ter, Conn. july3idlW*
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10 MEN WANTED TO TRAIN FOR

positions as driver and repairmen of
Automobiles. Full course 3 or 4 weeks.
Write Portland Auto School, Portland,
Maine july1Sdiwks*
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ALL FIXTURES OF THE GROCERY

and meat store formerly conducted by
II. c. Haskell. y. l.. Holmes, WuterNile,
Me mly 2iGl W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
A THOROUGHLY RELIABLE MAN
MEN TO LEARN BARBER TRADE

Only few weeks required. Wages aftet
first month. Steady position guaranteed
Write for catalogue. Moler's Barrier Col
illlN.Sl1W*
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A THREE SEATED OPEN WAGON,

seating nine people, made by Wingate x
Simmons. Is in tine condition and has set
OF double sled runners for winter use.
j.. G.. kmsman. iuiy2&,ltf
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FARM WANTED
SOME ONE, SOME WHERE, IN

every CITY, Town, Village and 1laml"t
need tie ncct ssitics and I.uXnriCa of Lie
We max" Il speciality of such for Agents
bun..ce Mfg Co, l6 Chaunry 81, H"st"n,
Nass illN2Sd1W*
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HEAVY WRAPPING PAPER FOR

bnllding purposes. Costs no more tllan
ordinary building paper, bat is Dlurh
thicker and will save several tons ct Coai
each season. Apply ut Kcnnebec Journal
office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

mems sample boots and oxfords, all WI Its
at SIS. We can save you sl.00 per pair.
Open evenings. l.. w. Payson, Halo
we'll. may23dtt
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FIRST GLASS SHOE REPAIRER.

Man with some knowledge of Shoe store
preferred. Only reliable man who is
tirst-cass workman need apply, G. S.
YORK, 1853 Water St, Augusta.
July17dtf =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

A PNEUMATIC STANHOPE BUGGY,
good as new. Apply to w. G. Boothby,
at Kennebec Savings Bank. apr23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
70 LEASE FOR TERM OF YEARS

TO LEASE FOR TERM OF YEARS
with privilege of purchasing, COR would
care for aged couple II small farm under
good cultivation. Must not be too Tar
from market and buildings must be IN
good condition Address, giving location
and stating terms, III. Journal once
EYES EXAMINED FREE. GLASSES
that make you see the finest print, . w.
BroHcn glasses repaired while You wait.
NJ. T. Wight, optician. 314 Water street,
Augusta. lml ElII!m
ADVERTISING WORLD COLuM-
bus. Ohio. A monthly journal OF infor-
NATION, plans, suggestions and Ideas for
advertising Send today for FREQ sample
Or l0c for four months trial rn9dtf
Lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

CEDAR SHINGLES WE HAVE
them for local trade. local shipment or
them. A good wall shingle N10 per NJ.
A good roof single SLIGO per M End
clears $3.50 per M. Special price to those
wishing car lots. Write or phone f.. G.
Leighton, Winthrop Maine. lune3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31
G. DAVIS SQUARE
We ANOTHER LOT OF

Grand, rs octave. Suitable Tor nan or
chapel In excellent condition. G. w. Hop
klns, r. T.. d. Is, Gardiner. je30dlm*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-31

Inquire of j.. O. Cottlc, r. i. ID. : Angus
In uly29i%t*
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,TirL'.nt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09
sWIsHER FOR GOVERNOR

West yIrsinin's Secretary Of State
Nominated by Republicans.
CHARLESTON. w. VA. July S.
Charles w. Swisher.. Secretary of State,
was nominated for Governor on the
first ballot by the Republican State
convention at 1920 o'clock tonight.
The vote was as follows:
swisher $50; Arnold c. scherr, 175,
William II. Hearne. ~. and Charles
w Dillon. 8 IA. Four hundred and
forty-three votes We're necessary for a
choice.
After the nomination for Governor
the convention adjourned to meet to-
morrow morning. at o'clock. when
the nominations for State officers will
be completed.
The boiling scherr delegates. who
refuse to abide by the action OF the
State convention In seating the Hearne
delegation from Ohio county, met in
conference this afternoon and adopted
q platform. selected a full State ticket
headed by Scherr, whose nomination
was by reclamation. who was escorted
into the convention hall and made a
short speech of acceptance. Other
nominations by the boiling convention
We're then made.
The platform OF the Scherr conyen-
ton scores Governor Dawson, and de-
clares they are to a large extent re-
sponsible for the deplorahle condition
OF the Republican party in West yir-
ginia. He claimed that all but eleven
OF the fifty-five counties of the state
were represented at the boiling con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09
vention, ana that there was sftotal Of
800 delegates present.
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING

Dcnth Of New York Grocer suggests
Murder tn Police. &
NEW YORK, ] u1y s.--As the result
OF n mysterious shooting early to-day
ut Maspeth, u. Il, Clnusen Wnliballs. a
grocer,lies dead at his home.
and the police nrc searching for some
clue to what they believe is a murder
Wailbalk returned TO his home at an
early hour to-day with a party OF
friends and retired to his room. his
wife not hearing him erie. Tue house.
Soon afterward his wife was awak-
cncd by q pistol shot, ana, rushing into
his room, found his unconscious, with
a bullet hole In his right temple, from
which he died few minutes later A,
fully loaded revolver was found under
his pillow, and not q cartridge had
been exploded. The motive for the
crime Is O mystery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09
SHELDON IS CHOSEN
to- HANDLE .EuADs
Continued From First Page.)

CONTINUED From First PaEe.)
on the recomme ndstion OF Mr.. Bliss,
OF New York, former treasurer, who
declined TO accept rs-election. Mr..
Sheldon is president OF the Union
League Club OF New York, and was
the treasurer Of the Republican State
Committee during the campaign or
Mr., Hughes for Governor of New
York, and rendered complete state
ment under the publicity law of that
state OF the receipts and expenditures
OF the campaign, This was one of
3the reasons. In addition to the recon-
Einenda.ion Of Mr.. Bliss and.t stand
ling of Mr.. Sheldon, that has induced
MS election, as the law of New York
.Flequring publicity will apply to his
action as treasurer of the national
committee"
Mr., Mckinley accepted the result
ssinllinsly, never having actually been q
candidate for the place. The commit
lee did not appoint an assistant treas
Il urer. as that selection will be left to
the treasurer, but it is understood Mr..
Mckinley will be named for the po-
Sition. With Headquarters in Chicago.
livery mefNber Gl the committee was
present 1ntluding Powell Clayton, of
Arkansas; William L. Ward, Of. New
1crk; Frank Q. Lowden. of Illinois;
Senator William +. Borah. Of Idaho;
FRANK 3, Kellogg, OF. Minnesota; E. C.
Duncan, OF North Carolina; Charles
Nagel, OF Missouri. and NIyron It. Her.
rick. OF Ohio
Frank H. Hitchcock is expected here
tto-morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09
AS TO
\ KHAKI UNIFORMS \ i: ] N
Contract to- English Firms
Awarded Without knowledge
of Secretary Taft.

OYSTER BAY, July s--secretars
\ Loeb. after a conference with the
president. gavo out day the follow.
ling statement with reference to recent.
a.ly printed articles, In which 1t was
alleged that William IL. Taft. while
s secretary OF War, had awarded large
contracts FOR. army khaki ID English
I firms:
/ "The contracts for the purchase OF
I uniforms OF soldiers In the army are
made by the General,
withsthe approval and under the super-
vision OF the Assistant Secretary OF
War. They are not brought to the
attention OF the Secretary OF War OK
/: cent on appeal from action Of the as
ssistant secretary.
The Encouragement in command OF
1.-THE army in the Philippines, in letter
ITO the department last winter, recon-
smended that the khaki uniforms for
the army. be bought In Manila because
\ the English khaki. which could then be
had. was more loosely woven, better
suited to the tropics and was cheaper
and the making was better and cheap
er. Acting on this recommendation,
and in Secretary Taft's absence, and
without consulting him, the Assistant
Secretary, while acting as head of de-
partnent. made an order that contracts
FOR the purchase and making of khaki
uniforms of the armies In the Philip
pines be made in Manlln.
Secretary Taft had no knowledge of
this order. and 1t was not brought to
his attention until the day before he
left office, June goth, when he received
complaints of it from American manu-
~ y.S ,frs,,
Imminent change Of secretaries. lie
matter of policy which should be SUBJ
ton. Accordingly, one OF his last Off
facts and point out that the order
made was contrary to the course pre-
scribed by Congress in respect to the
purchase OF supplies for the construc-
ton of the Panama Canal and to rec
,ommend to the President that the order
made by the assistant secretary, as
acting secretary, be rescinded as to fu-
ture purchases.
to the purchase already made. He sug-
gested that the only respect In which
the order could be justified was in
the application to the uniforms OF the
Philippine scouts, small and purely
local organization. whose bodily sizes
and shapes We're so different from
American soldiers that It was diff
cult to ut them save by local manu-
facture.a The President who of course,
knew nothing of the matter until It
was thus brought to his attention.
followed Secretary Taft's recommen-
cations, and directed the order to be
rescinded as to all future purchases"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09

After an Illness OF several weeks. Mr.
Frederick kell formerly Of North
Carolina. died yesterday at 1880 o'clock
at his home, No. 1877 Park Avenue.
Mr.. Kell was for many years one
OF the largest lumber dealers in North
Carolina, and by his sterling habits and
strict business principles built up a
lucrative business In Northampton
county. He acquired several tracts Of
timber lands from time to time. and in
their development connected with
them his plant at Gumberry. some
twenty miles distant by railroad.
which afterwards became the North-
ampton and Hartford Railroad.
Mr. kell was first attracted to this
city about twenty years ago. when he
secured the lumber contract for the
rehabilitation of Mayo's Bridge. which
was at that time in the hands of j.
thompson Brown. receiver, and ne
later built up large trade with lum-
Der dealers in this city. and became a
considerable investor in Richmond real
estate.S-1n 1900 Mr.. Kell sold his lum-
Der plant and other interests IN North
Carolina, and retired for a time to his
plantation in Mecklenburg county. Va,
near Chase City.
In 1903 he moved to this city. taking
possession OF his handsome homo on
Park Avenue near the Lee Monument,
where his last days We're spent.
Mr.. Kell was a gallant member OF
Letcher's Battery in Pegram's historic
battalion. and one of his most highly
priced honors was the bronze cross be-
slowed on him by the Daughters Of the
Confederacy.
Mr.. kell is survived by his widow.
Mrs. Eugene Kell. who was formerly
Miss Granger, of Amelia county, and
by number of nephews and nieces.
lie was twice married his first wife
being Miss Josephine Thompson Of
Richmond. No children survive him.
He was man Of fine physique and
indomitable energy. and was beloved
and respected by all who came in con-
tact with him. The funeral will take
place from the residence. No. 1877 Park
Avenue, this afternoon at o'clock
Rev. w. G, James. D. D., and Rev. F. T.
McFaden. D, D., will otIicIate. The
interment will be in Hollywood.
The honorary pall-bearers are Col-
onel ]. Thompson Brown. Emmett
Shepherd, Captain William Gilmour,
OF Chase City; DR.. NJ. B. Sycle, Major
James r. Werth and Captain Leroy p.
Brown.
The active pall-bearers will be Doug
las AIcGregor, Robert Minor, A. C. Bed
ford, H. P. Eubank, n P. Delaney,
William Robinson, G. P. Valentine and
Charles Angel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09

Church. assisted by the Rev. H. D. C..
Maclachlan. OF the Seventh Street
Church. Captain Frank Cunningham
sang at the house and at the grave.
The nephews, Captain +. w. Guy. w.
Morris, John B Maher. Joseph T. Nah
er, Thomas B. Maher, William H. NAH
er and DR.. c.. NJ Bradbury and T..
Archibald Cary, were the pallbearers.
The interment was at Hollywood. the
services at the grave. being conducted
by Meridian Lodge. No. 2s4. of A1asons.
Mrs. NARY c. schardt.
Mrs. Mary c. schardt died at her
terday at 1876 P. NJ. She was the
widow of John G.. Schardt. and is SUR
vived by her mother, Mrs. Joanna
Roach; three brothers John T., of West
Point: James P. and William E. Roach,
Of this city, and four children. Joseph.
Harry Brightwell. all OF this city.
The funeral Will take place from ST.
Patrick's Church this morning at 10
o'clock. with requiem mass. The pail
bearers will be: Edward Barker. cole-
Donahoe, Thomas +. O'Conner, p. c.
Martin. Allie Cavedo and James z.
O'Grady.
Miss Susie odel Ttnsley.
J, Miss Susie odel Tlnsley. daughter OF
Samuel Tinsley. Of Hanover county.
died at the residence Of her father
near Glen Allen, yesterday afternoon,
s " s:s 3, S S,eloek. IN the twenty first
The funeral will take place to-mor-
row afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Services
Will be conducted at the home.
Mrs. sallie Hill Courtney.
Mrs. sallie Hill Courtney, widow OF
l. s. Courtney, died atsthe residence OF
her daughter. Mrs. r. ]. Wade, No. 11G
East Cary Street, Yesterday morning at
year Of her age.
The funeral viii take place from the
Buria will be In Hollywood.
William Gordon blackboard.
News has been received here Of the
death Of MIR. William Gordon Blackboard
OF Pikesville, Md. on Sunday, July
9TH. Mr.. Blackboard was the son Of the.
late Major Eugene Blackford, former,
W Of Virginia.
Mrs. Lawrence ArMitnEe.
wife Of Mr.. Lawrence Armitage, died
yesterday morning at her home. No..
sos North Thirty-first Street,
Z The funeral will take place to-day.
The details had not been arrang ICED las
night.
Mrs. G. W. Latimer.t
Mrs G. w. Latimer, Of NO. 500 West
Marshall Street. died at the Memorial.
dospital at ! o'clock this morning. She
mad been q patient in the hospttul only
since . o'clock Tuesday night.
Mrs. Andrew Moore.
puB SaHS,a' x r'5 5uS Tssre we've
buried at New Dublin Psesbyterian
Church yesterday one OF the oldest lend
pest known women Of this county.