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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16


The Sixteenth National Irrigation
congress will be held in albuquerque
September 90 to October 3, inclusive.
The object OF the congress is to empha-
size the Importance and value of irriga-
ton. In addition an exhibition of irri-
gated farm and forest products will be
held, and valuable cash prizes and tro-
phies will be given. Special railroad
rates will be made with stopovers at all
western points, and special excursions
will enable the delegates to see all of
New Mexico that is reached by railroad
lines, and they will be shown the great
irrigation enterprises in operation and
construction in the state. A side trip to
the City Of Mexico is also being arranged.
The first Colorado interstate fair and
exposition to be held in Denver Septem-
ber and ~ inclusive, will be the largest
ever held in the west. q. @. Fuller, act
ing secretary, writes us that entries in
the live stock departments are coming
in from all section OF the country, while
the entries from Colorado, Wyoming,
New Mexico and Arizona will be remark
ably large. The new buildings are about
finished and he says that every facility
is being offered to exhibitors. Every
gardener, farmer, ranchman and orchard
ist should make an entry, for there is
more than $4,000 in cash premiums
offered Mr.. Fuller adds.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
For Sale

Fresh milk COW and choice lot Of
young pigs. Inquire thaee and one. half
miles northwest of Fondis.
jy l6 w. II. WALKER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Correspondence

THE Tribune wants Correspondent in every
School District In Ebert Southwest Douglas and
North FL Paso Counties. Let the people know
the news OF your locality.l
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Twenty-Five Cents Is the Price Of
Peace

The terrible itching and smartinQ in
cidcnt to certain skin diseases, is almost
instantly allayed by Chamberlain's salve,
Price 25 cents. For sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

II you have cattle to sell-any kind,
at any tune, notify me. j. Il. BARNES,
Phone Elbert 26l.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
Circulation Of Blood.

All the blood in mans body passes
through his heart once every two min
utes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Plenty of money to loan on any good
security. - DIVIDE REALTY & INVEST
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Money Loaned--On real estate secur-
ity. Lee Ramsey, Cos Empire Building,
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Quick action and small profits on the
sale Of your ranch if listed with the .Di-
vide Realty * Investment Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

For Rainbelt land bargains see the old :
timer, K l.. Glow, OF CLOVIS land Office,
1913 Stout street, Denver. 80
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16
PIGS For Sale

Nice fat pigs, reasonable. A. Van
Temmen, 31a miles southwest of Fondis.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Piano Lessons. Mrs. J. A. KERN.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-07-16

Total ....l........ ..........s sl1SSS %
Rate per capita, 1928.
j. J. KRUsE,
County Superintendent of Schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
MONMOUTH,

The funeral of Mrs. Melissa Blais1ell
was held from her late home Monday
afternoon. Rev. Roberts of Fairfield, a
former pastor of the Methodist church
| III MrnmGuth. oficiatcd. The remains
We're Inferred in the Center cemetery
Rev. Woodman held an all-day Sos
sion in his school in manual training
Monday.
The school at the academy began
Tuesday with the same corps of teach
crs Us last term.
Tie warrant is out for the town
meeting and contains over 20 articles
Among the important ones is to see
if the town will vote to instruct its
experimenting school committee to
unite with the school committee Of
Winthrop in electing a superintendent
OF schools. This article is strongly
urged by many on account of the dis
satisfaction with the schools in many
localities.
Farmers have their ice all in and
the heavy snow fall Of late has given
the lumber business a new start
John Aver. who was badly hurt by an
assault by one if his neighhors, is i'm
proving.
The Grange will hold an all-day
meeting this week Wednesday.
Simon Clough is confined to the
house from n bad cold.
John Davis, who has been to Ill-
nois TO visit his father, has arrived
home. He reports Of being snow bound
while out there.
T'he two churches held union ser
vices at the CONGREGATIONAL church
Sunday evening. Rev. c. f. Owen of
Watervile spoke.
Florence G. Packard, Nellie Good
win and Miss Edna Benner are at
home on 4 two-Weeks vacation from
the Normal School at Pennington.
Lester Emery of the Highmoor farm
is confined to the house with the rheu-
matism.
Farmers are still shipping large
quantities Of apples and report the
price very low.
Miss Bertha I.ittlefield of Farming
ton Normal School is visiting friends
in town.
II. +. Merrill chief Of the hand tub
was right around at the recent fire
scare.
Hay is rather scarce in this locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
HCOUNTY NEWS AND PERSONAL
KENNEBEC.
LlTCHFlELD CORNER.

The town meeting, Monday, was
we'll attended Notwithstanding the
storm. The ladies of the w. r. c.,
carried food to the home of Mrs. Stock
ham, who kindly gave them the use
of her kitchen. where they made cof-
fee, which, with cake, doughnuts etc.
WAS sent into the town hall and sold.
The result was the sum of 80 added
to the treasury.
The Academy will close this week
for vacation of one week
Mrs. CIaribel Gordon, nee Higgins, OF
Fayette is visiting friends in town.
Harold Bosworth has gone to New
York. He is reported to have enlisted
in the regular army
Mrs Sarah Danforth is quite sick.
Ed Libby met with Il painful acct
dent While working in the woods Sat
urday. His side was injured bv a fall
ing tree. The attending physician
hopes no permanent harm will result
The Missionary meeting will meet
with Mrs. Henry Taylor Wednesday,
The meetings of Libby Post and Wo-
mans Relief Corps Were postponed one
week on account of town meeting The
next meetings will be March 9.
The school board has called 4 meeting
Of those who wish to teach school in
town the coming year at Litchlield
Academy March 81. for examination
and assignment of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
WALDO.
NORTH PALERMO.

series of meetings commenced at
the Methodist house Feb. %, and will
continue afternoon and evenings
throughout the present week. The
services are conducted by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Preble, evangelisIs from
Fairfield. Mrs McQuillon, who is
much interested in religious affairs ac-
companied them. They are enter
tanned at the homes of f. A. Wood ard
Wilder Young.
Much sympathy is EXTENDED to
Messrs. Eden and Prince Jones' whose
mother. Mrs. Rufus Lamson, died in
Liberty Feb. %
Mrs. Eliza Nelson was called to the
home of her sister. Mrs. Mary Brad
street, who has been very sick for 4
long time and whose death occurred
Wednesday. Mrs. Nelson and other
relatives attended the funeral which
was held Feb. % at Branch Mills
The students Of Freedom Academy
are at hcmc for Il two weeks vacation.
Many from here attended the Senior
reception at Freedom Friday evening
Mildred Aver of Liberty was the
guest Of her friend. Edna OsgooG, Sat
urday and Sunday.
VIII Chadwick, who has been
working for Pcrley Thurston in China
for some time, passed Sunday at mis-
home
James Black who sold Il nice yoke
of oxen to Chas. Phillips last week
has purchased 4 younger pair.
Ambrose Hanson IS very sick at
present
Mari"n ana Forest Husscy of Albion
visited at c. f. Carr. Sunday.
Mrs. Carr and son have been quite
sick with the grip.
Mrs. Rodney Nelson has been very
sick the raSt ten days. FlurcEce
Black has been assisting in the work
for some time
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. 3. Carr of Albion
recently passed Sunday at NJ ]. Mel
sons.
Mrs. William Small son and daugh-
ter of Augusta, visited at Samuel Mar
denis last week.
I. +. Young Dle9 sanity passed the
SSth milestone OF his LIES journey at
his home Feb. Is. He was very much
pleased with the messages Of CON
gratulations and good wishes that he
received by telephone and mail, also
by visiting friends. He also received
q birthday cake, boxes of candy, Il
number Of interesting books and other
good things which he will enjoy. His
daughter Mrs. Carrie Osgood arrived
home Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
LINCOLN.
ALMA.

Iva and Harold Simpson of DamaTi-
scotia passed Sunday with friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Hall Of DamariS-
Gotta were in town Wednesday.
]. c. Campbell of Stcuben. repre-
senting the Chicago Crayon Co. was
in the place Saturday.
w. NJ. Lewis of Pcmaquid was in
town on business Friday.
Capt. and Mrs. Andrew Tarbox went
to Gardiner Monday.
Horace A. Hilton of Bangor has been
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Fannie
Hilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rines Of Wis
casset passed Sunday with friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Parsons
We're in jefferson Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church was entertained by Mrs. Abbie
Aver at North Newcastle "Wednesday
afternoon. A supper was served and
about 80 We're present. A fine time
was enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

The only matter before the NUM-
cipal court yesterday morning was
that of Ivan Puhorich, native of
Austria. who was taken in Tuesday
more for his own good than for any
misdemeanor which he had COM
mitted. Ivan. who is not gifted with
fluency in the English language. and
in fact knows but very few words
of it. was sent up for vagrancy a few
months ago, and came out of Jail
Tuesday morning. He was around
Water street during the day and as
the man was evidently suffering from
cold he was taken in. On his APP
pearance before the court yesterday
morning he was sent up once more FOR
80 days, and when he comes out again
conditions for outdoor life will prob
ably be more favorable so that he may
continue his journey without the IN
conveniences which would at tine
present timeN surround it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
SOMERViIIE,

John a. Peasl"e. u former resident oi
this place died Feb. p. at his home al
Coorc,'s Mills, from a complication 81
diseases. He had been in POOR health for
Il long time. Two daughters. Mrs. L1tta
Brann and Mrs. Elsie Landcrs. and foui
sisters Mrs. Emma Bruce. Mrs. George
Frvinr, Mrs Susan Glidd"n ana Mrs Ida
johnson ana a brother Martin V. Peas
leo. mourn his loss. Funeral was held
Thursday. Inteimcht was in Sand Hill
IN this town.
\. \. Skinner of Jefferson was in town
on bushes. last week.
Mrs. lydia a. Soulc was calling on
friends Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

If signs count for anything perCival
Pros. and J. r. CUrrier of this city
will have something to show their
friends in the shape of thrifty peach
orchard this spring, as they have 4
lot of 100 trees on the Belgrade road
which were set out last year and are
doing finely. The trees which ere Of u
hardy variety and We're set out as an
experiment. have wintercd We'll AMI
it is probable that the gentlemen inter
ested will set about 200 more this
spring. Mr.. Currier is familiar with
peach culture. and from the appearance
Of the trees he is confident that
peaches can be raised in Maine as we'll
as in other places. A sprig from one of
the trees was on exhibition at Devinc.
drug store yesterday and to all ap-
pearances was as vigorous, as could be
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Some of the potato growers in Au-
gusta ard vicinity have comemnced to
ship their crops to the Boston market,
but the shipments have not become
general Percival Bros, who raised
about 1900 bushels, have shipped one
carload, and w. F. Walker, whose po-
tato crop figured up about 5000 bushels
has also shipped a carload, but the 9TH
er dealers have not as yet opened their
bins and are waiting for better price.
Among the latter are Wallace NJ. Pres
cott who raised about $500 bushels, and
George r. Smith of Vassalboro, who
has in his potato house at present
something like 1000 bushels. In the
Boston market potatoes are now worth
about 80 cents per bushel, Wholesale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
READfIELD.

HOYT'S HILL-Miss Louise and Mr.
Fred Dunn We're visitors at Mountain
View farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John Clough, Saturday, Feb. 70.
Miss Gertrude Stevens of Mt. Vernon
passed. Sunday with her grand-par-
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. John Clough.
The steam saw mill under the man.
agement of Mark Collins OF Readfield
Depot is putting out large quantities
of lumber, which can be conveniently
loaded on the cars from a nearby
siding.
Miss Julia Gordon Of ReadfieId Depot
was called to Readfield Corner to take
the place in the post Office made va
cant by the death of Mr. Hunton. She
will probably remain until a new APP
pointment is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

The Grange hall at North Augusta
was the scene last evening of one of
the good times for which the Grange
in that section of the city is noted for
producing. The chief feature Of the
evening was the production Of the
drama Uncle Josiah" by the MEM
bers of the dramatic club of Belgrade
Grange, and those who were present
said that the presentation was a
source of lots of amusement. A
baked bean supper was also served
and the festivities of the evening We're
concluded with a social dance with
music by Billiards. orchestra Quite
party of young people from the city
went up to enjoy the fun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

The temperature yesterday morning
showed an increase over that of Tues
day. the Means thermometer indicat-
ing Is degrees above zero at O'Clock,
and there has been slight gain daily
since the month came in. 1t is con-
sidered doubtful if there is any more
zero weather in store for the balance
of the winter, although of course there
may be. The winter has been remark
ably free from zero weather, and for
the past three months the mercury has
been at or below zero but - times,
three of those times being in January
and 10 in February. In December there
was no zero weather at all. and the
lowest temperature for that month was
eight degrees above zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
The Last Great Fire

Dld not cause so much suffering 10 the
homeless as many case OF eczema causes
its miserable victim. And the relief fund
did not bring SO much Joy as Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has given thousands of times, in
relieving the agonizing itching and burning
OF eczema-tortured people.
In a Bed Of Fire-"I lived in a bed of
hre Tor years. owing to blood poison. all over
my body. itching intensely. Hospital treat
ment did not help me. tried Hoods Sarsa-
saparllla and continued taking it until was
entirely cured" Mrs. j. T. WILLIAMS.
Tied the Hands-"We had to tie the
hands OF our two-year-old son on account of
eczema on his face and limbs No medicine
helped until we used Hoods Sarsaparilla
which soon completely cured" Mrs. A. VAN
WICK. l23 Montgomery ST.. Paterson. n. J.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere.
II the usual liquid or in tablet form called
Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-
pared only by C. 1. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

The well-known speed horse Hello
Bill. which had been at Walter f.
Webb's stable on Bowman street for
the past few weeks. has been returned
to his owner, Roy Hall of Damaris-
Gotta. The gelding was brought to
Augusta for the purpose of participate
ing in some of the ice races on the
Hallowell track, but was only started
in one, and it is understood that the
company in which he found himself
was a little too fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
THORNDIKE,

Miss Mae Ashford, who las been visit
ing n her brothers in WatcrviIe, went
to Augusta Saturday to visit friends there
and will pass about two weeks in White
field and Jefferson before returning home.
Fred Rich and Frank Harding are
hauling lumber to TEorndikc Station fo:
NJ p. Palmer & Son. Hay and potato $
are being hauled also
NJ I. Hunt went 20 Etna after his hay
press Saturday. where he had pressed
hay in the fall. He will press several
lots in TOY this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from City Marshal Thorn
as ]. Lynch of Holyoke. Mass. giving
a list of articles stolen in that city
during the past month by key workers
and also Il description of a man who
is wanted for the thefts. He is 81 or
40 years of age, about 5 feet IL inches
tail, and weighs about $50 or 100
pounds; dark complexion. dark NOUS
tache; large, full face; wore a blue
suit of clothes and black derby hat
His clothes We're good; coat well
pressed and creased; is a smart, clean
looking man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Yesterday morning Bowditch &
Webster We're called upon to COM
pound prescription written by an
English physician and that had been
filled in Cairo. Jerusalem and Rome
1t is well known that this firm en-
joyes the confidence Of the people Of
kennebec county and it is only an
other evidence of their progressive
business policy when they go up
against the land of the pyramids,
Jerusalem and the Eternal city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
Among the recent additions [,

Among the recent additions 10 tn"
membership Of the Augusta Yacht
Club is Charles +. Hatch. the State
auditor, who will probably have a mo-
tor boat ready for use on the river
early in the season. The launch is
now being built by Roberts & Ripley
on Gage street, and Will be % feet in
length with 16-horsepowcr Automo-
bile engine to drive her, and it I'M
derstoOd that the new craft will be one
of the speedicst boats of her size this
side of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Howard Weber, who has been ap-
pointed an operator at the Maine
central ticket Office in this city, in
compliance with the provisions Of the
nlne-hour law which went into effect
yesterday, has entered upon the duties
of his new position. His hours at the
office will be from one o'clock in the
afternoon until 10 o'clock at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Charles r. Dutton, who resides at
North Augusta, is reported to be con-
fined to his bed as the result of in
juries received by a fall Il few days ago
and from which he will probably be
disabled for some little time. Mr.. Dut-
ton was engaged in hauling wood, and
while leaning against q stake on his
hirSe sled the stake broke allowing
him tn fall over backward. and in land
ing he struck in such a way as to III
jure his back and kidneys severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Yesterday was pension day at the
federal building and the veterans
We're on hand early to receive their
quarterly allowance. The work OF pay
ment was carried on rapidly and was
about finished by noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

a special car will leave Bridge street
at 10 this evening for the captains
and lieutenants and at 7.35 a car for
the players for Military whist at How
ard hall. Special ears will leave How
ard hall at 11.15 for Water street and
HalloWeI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

E. w. WhitehOuse, who has been i'll
for about two weeks past, is report
ed to be improving, and was able to be
about his room yesterday. His friends
Will hope that he may soon be out
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Henry +. Capcn, who had for a short
time past been at his camps on Deer
Island, MocSchvad lake, returned to
his home in this city Monday night.
Mr.. Capcn brought home. some lake
trout and reports that the trout are
taking the hook in great shape, but
that there are not many fishermen at
the lake to enjoy the sport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Hon. Benjamin F. Chadbourne Of
Blddeford, former member of the
Board Of Railroad Commissioners. was
IN the city on matters of business
Wednesday, and was at the State House
during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

In connection with the coming auto
mobile show at Boston it is not under
stood that the Maine Central Will offer
any reduced rates to that city during
the show, as the present fare To Bos-
ton and return from Augusa is 81,
which is less than mileage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

MI. and Mrs. Joseph ]. Harwood
are receiving the congratulations of
friends on the birth of twin boys, who
were born to them Tuesday morning
at their home on the Bangor road.
The youngsters are good ones and
tipped the scales at IS pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

sam f. Conner of Brewer was in
the city on business yesterday and
embraced the opportunity of calling
upon some of his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

The ice harvesting at Cobbossaecon-
tee IS completed for the season, the last
cakes having been housed the first OF
the week. The ice in the lake is now
q inches in thickness and as clear as
crystal, with not a particle of sap ice
in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Judge Louis c. Stearns of Bangor
and Judge Charles J. Dunn of the Old
Iown municipal court, were in the
city Wednesday on matters of business.
and were in attendance at a hearing
before the Board of Railroad Commits
sioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

George H. Fisher engineer at the
augusta postofIice, who has been off
duty Tor some time past on account of
a broken shoulder was at the office
yesterday, and expects to be able to
return to duty about the middle of the
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

Some of the r. F. D. carriers COM
plain that there have been SO few
snowstorms this winter that many Of
their patrons forgot to shovel OUT
their boxes after the last storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

At the regular meeting of the Asylum
Lodge, L. o. o. F., Friday evening.
there Will be work in the Initiatory de-
gree, and all members are requested to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05

March is keeping up a good record
for stormy weather and up To last
night snow had fallen every day since
the month came in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-05
ANNUAL Statements
CaIedonian Insurance Com,
Of Edinburgh, Scotland.

ASSETS DEC. 81. 1907
Real Estate S525, 900 ~
Stocks ard Bonds, lC6s. 75j. %
Cash in Office and Bank I304g9.2l
Agents !'alarces, 10 19:. g;
Bills Receivable. 56.S5
Interest and Rents, 1875. 81
All other Assets, S93.7
Assets, 81. .S73 81
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1907.
Net Unpaid Losses. il5SS73.3 81
Cnearned Premiums, 1.1g8 $50 90
All other Liabilities, 27,JSS. %
Cash Capital, oil
Surplus over all Liabilities. 473, $40 16
Total Liabilities and Surplus, s., S58 .029. ~
MACOMECR, FARR & WRITTEN
Agents,
Augusta, Maine.
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Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hon. Forrest Goodwin of Skowhegan
was among the business visitors in the
city Wednesday.