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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Applications for dog licenses are not
coming in very Lriskly at the Office of
the city clerk. and although the dog
population of the city is said this year
to be something like 500 only about
half that number have been licensed.
1t will be of interest to the dog own
ers who have thus far failed to comply
with the law to attend to the matter
this week as on May 10 the close time
on unlicensed dogs will be in effect, and
after that time failure to procure a
license is apt to prove fatal to the dog
and more or less expensive to the own
err. Section 40 of the dog law. which
covers the above, states that the mayor
of each city and the municipal Off
GERS and plantations shall annually.
within 10 days from the first day of
May, issue warrant to one or more
police officers or constables directing
them to proceed forthwith either to
kill or to cause to be killed all dogs
within such city, town or plantation
not licensed and collared or enclosed
according to the provisions of the law,
and stesenter~~eompiai against the
owners or keepers thereof. The law
also provides that the officers shall re-
ceive from the city. town or plantation,
80 for each dog so killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
CATCHES RECORD SALMON.
Herbert e. Gay, Augusta, Lands Is.
Founder At cobboseecontee, Thursday
Liquid or tablets. 100 Doses One Dollar.

The distinction of having captured
the largest landlocked salmon ever
taken from Kennebec county waters
and the credit of being the home of
that fish belongs to Lake Cobbossee-
contee. Mr.. Gay captured the salmon
late yesterday afternoon while he and
his cousin, Albert G. Gay, were re-
turning home from a fishing trip on
the lake. The youngster had caught
a black bass weighing about 2h
pounds, which constituted the catch Of
the afternoon, and they were ap-
preaching the Pinkham landing at the
north end of the lake when Herbert
got the strike, the big fish jumping
fully three feet from the water when
he felt the hooks, and showing his
SIZE
That was at $50, but it was a half
hour later before he was brought
alongside and landed The tackle
with which the salmon was taken was
a small Archer spinner and light
line, and for awhile the fish had
things pretty much his own way. but
when taken into the boat it was found
that every one of the gang of six
hooks was embedded in his jaw.
After the fish had been played for a
half hour and had been worked in to-
ward the shore AL. Pinkham came out
in boat and put gaff into him and
the fight was over. When it came to
sizing up his highness the salmon was
found to measure 80 inches in length
and inches in depth, and was 4
inches in thickness across the back
His weight when taken from the water
was an even Is pounds. The fish was
a male and beauty and was the king
of all kennebec county salmon thus
far captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
PURCHASE OF
TRo7T|Nc PARK
Citizens Who Have Subscribed
For Stock in New Company

AS has already been stated in the
Journal an earnest movement is now
in progress in our city to secure the
money necessary to purchase the
trotting park property. The idea is
to have this convenient and admirably
located field held by stock company
for permanent use as an athletic and
recreation park The importance of
this movement will be appreciated by
all, and we believe that our citizens
generally will be glad to help this good
work along. The Journal is only too
glad to do what it can to assist this
good cause, and that its readers may
keep in touch with the progress of the
work, will publish from day to day,
the names of those who have sub
scribed for the stock. The list to date
stands as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Alonzo Gilley and Thomas Chambers
of this city were surprised Tuesday af-
ternoon while fishing in the pool near
the mouth of Two-mile brook, a short
distance north of the city and above
the Kennebec dam, by catching two
landlocked salmon. each of the fish
weighing 21a and 3 pounds. So far as
has been reported these are the first
salmon to be taken from the river
above the dam, and it is supposed that
they must have made their way down
either from Weber pond in Vassal-
boro, Or from the Belgrade lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

THE Augusta Festival Chorus ex-
tends a cordial invitation to the peo-
pie of Augusta to attend a public re-
hearsal to be given at the Penney Me-
mortal church on Thursday evening
next. May IA. at 7.30 o'clock. ]. F.
MacNichol will conduct the rehearsal
and in addition to the chorus work
several solos will be rendered by Au-
gusta singers. Prof. William r. Chap
man will be present and will give an
interesting talk. 1t is expected that a
large number will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEc.
CROSS HILL.


Charles H. Gardner sold a hand
some three-year-old filly to o. D. Nell
son OF East Vassalboro last week.
Henry D. B. Aver of North Vassal-
boro was on the Hill Monday.
Melvin Tobey, assistant supervisor
of the male wards at the Maine In
sane hospital, has resigned his posi-
ton and will attend to the duties of his
farm this summer.
gusta We're the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Tohey Tuesday.
Fred Crosby is treating his buildings
to a coat of fresh paint.
Sheldon Gardner purchased a pair
of large work horses in Augusta Mon
day.
Mrs. Laura Halves of Augusta was
the guest of Mrs. Fred E. Harnden
Sunday.
George E. Tobey and family have
moved on to the Stephen Lawton
farm.
David Hewins and Arthur Savage Of
Augusta were on the Hill last week.
Clarence Gardner is painting his
buildings and making other improve
ments.
Fred Perley is having extensive re-
pairs made on his house, putting in
new windows and painting both the
| outside and the inside. E. f. Jones OF
Pope avenue is doing the work.
H. H. Austin has been shingling
his, house. The old shingles were laid
in 1866 and were of shaved pine.
EAST vASSALBORO.
Clarence Rowe of Riverside passed
| Sunday with friends here.
| Mrs. Seth Richardson was called to
| Augusta Monday on account of the
| sickness of her mother.
Frank Marden left Monday morning
Iosra@business- tFip. .-------- ---~----.
Miss Stella Doe returned Monday
from few days visit with friends in
| China.
/ 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Three victims of the thirst that is
hard to quench and who had been
partaking too freely of the amber
juice of the corn. or perhaps a SUBJ
stitute therefor, were up before the
municipal court yesterday morning
and were dealt with as the law directs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The members of Henry G. Staples
Camp, S. of ", gave social dancing
party at Grand Army hall last even
ing that proved to be one of the good
times of the week. The attendance
was large and music for the occasion
WAS furnished by Messrs. Dennis, Per-
ry and Nicholas. Everybody had a
good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The convention of the Hancock
county branch of the Maine State Sum-
day School Association will be held in
the Union church, Hancock, Friday
and Saturday. May Is and 16. State
Secretary H. E. Lufkin, who is to be
present, will be accompanied by
Charles D. Meigs of Indianapolis, Ind,
a recognized authority on Sunday
school work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation for kindnesses shown
during the illness and death of the late
Olive Pearle Cross and also for the
beautiful floral tributes at the funeral.
MRS. S. b. CROSS,
II. ]. CROSS,
MRS. r. l. LYNN,
MRS. f. L. KEENE,
WILLIAM CROSS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Supt 6. A. Ryder of the c. a. Eaton
Co. shoe factory, went to Boston on
Train lO2 yesterday afternoon on bust
ness connected with the factory. In
speaking of the work at the factory he
said that while some of the depart
ments were running on short time
others We're getting in the full day.
and he thought that before long all
would be working full time again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The Reuel Williams field will be the
scene of a baseball game Saturday af-
ternoon that will be worth seeing. The
contestants will be teams repI esenting
Cony High and Richmond High schools,
and as the teams are said to be evenly
matched the game should be a close
one. The game will be called at 3
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The speed of submarine telegraphy is
illustrated by the fact that five minutes
are usually sufficient to cover a com
plete buying and selling opration be-
tween the London Stock Exchange and
Wall Street. The distance between
these two points is about 4.0u0 miles
and it takes the message less than {,
minute for the journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The members of the North Augusta
Grange are planning another good
time for next Tuesday evening, May II,
in the line of a May ball, which is
expected to be one of the best that the
Grange has given during the season.
Music will be furnished by Ballard s
orchestra of this city and a baked
bean supper will be served at inter-
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The Philadelphia &, Reading barge
Pocopson. which finished discharging
a cargo Of coal for the Purinton Bros
Co. Wednesday afternoon, was towed
to Bath yesterday morning by the tug
Charlie Lawrence. The tug came up
late Wednesday afternoon and laid
over night, leaving with the barge at
about 6.45 in the morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Erwin L. ROwell of Boston is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Edward Rice, Is Elm
street.
Miss Viva Knowles left for Boston
on Train A yesterday morning, call
ed there by the illness of a brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
New Pictures Today.

Another new set of pictures will be
offered at the Opera house today. Del
mar. the magician scored big hit
yesterday and will repeat his act this
afternoon and evening. The big song
hit I'm Afraid To Come Home In the
Dark" will be heard today and tomor-
row. No advance in prices. Adults
10 cents. children cents. Delmare
appears at 4 and $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

H. l.. Pratt of Lewiston, of the Ed
wards Manufacturing Co.. was in the
city yesterday on matters of business
connected with the cotton mills. and
was the guest of his son, A. S. Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The cover has been removed from
the fountain at Monument park, which
gives that locality the appearance of
spring. even if the weather is not
strictly in keeping with the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Miss Carolina North, who had for
the past 10 weeks been on a trip to
Washington, D. c.. Virginia and other
places in the South. returned to her
home in this city Wednesday evening.
Miss North had an enjoyable visit but
was glad to get home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

At the regular meeting of Asylum
Lodge. /. 0. Q. F., this evening, there
viii be work in the Initiatory degree
and all members are requested to be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

Barnun's circus and Buffalo Bills
Wild West are coming to Portland
next month and it is probable that
one or perhaps both of the big attrac-
tons will be seen in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The Progressive Spritualist Society
has secured for its speaker and mes
sage bearer Sunday May 10, Mrs. Net
tie Holt Harding of East Somerville,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The regular monthly meeting of the
Hospital Aid will be held at the City
hospital at 2.3O o'clock Saturday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The first street piano of the season
has arrived and was doing business
on some Of the city streets yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

c. q. BURLEIGH
r. r. WELLMAN
J. N. NICHOLS
MALCOM & DYER
G.. w. WADLEiGH
w. p. PERRY
H. M. SPRINGER
W. S. BALDWIN
C. F. eiLODEAU
PURINTON BROS. co.
c. 3. MURPHY
BROOKS HARDWARE CO.
F. II. BEALE & CO.
S. T. STiLkEY & SON CO.
AUGUSTA LUMBER co.
PER !. H. RANDALL
HENRY GREGOiRE
A. S. CYR
FRANK BiLODEAU
e. P. HUSSEY
II. J. CROSS
HANKS & WENTWORTH
J. M. FOWLER
w. w. JACKSON
AEONzo cHESLEYse
DR.. c. L. BLAkElEY
F. v. STEVENS
r. e. HILTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
remainder Of. this week at Oak Grov,
Seminary, where she has been engaged
for two weeks past.

remainder Of. this week at Oak Grove
Seminary, where she has been engaged
for two weeks past.
LOUIS e. Cook of Auburn represent
ing the Mitchen-Cony Co Inc, of Au-
gusta, is taking census of Vassalboro
and is at North and East Vassalboro
having completed his work in other
parts of the town.
Charles w. Jones of West China
was in the village Tuesday on bust
ness
Among the business callers in Wa
tervill., Wednesday were A. f. and +.
c.. HGssey. The village was also repre-
scented by the following ladies': Mrs.
Edward Lampson, Miss Stella Doe,
Miss Nancy Gates and Miss Florence
Priest.
News was received here Wednes
day morning of the death of Mrs. Sa-
rah Mosher She was well-known and
| highly esteemed by her many friends
| here and the news of her decease was
| received with many expressions of re-
| regret. TWO sons and one daughter,
Mrs Seth Richardson of this village
survive, to whom is extended the SYM
| which she has sustained.
MONMOUTH.
! George Armstrong, who has been
visiting his father-in-law, John Da-
Wis, has returned to his business in
| Augusta.
Two cottages are well along and
work will be begun on three more at
|
Scion Chase of Turner and Dr.
| TWitchel of Auburn We're present al
the all-day meeting of the Grange
Wednesday and made interesting
speeches.
| Miss S. f. Thompson of Portland is
passing a few weeks in town.
Rev. G. f. Woodman has gone to
| Bangor to attend the State Congrega
tional convention.
Mrs G. f. Woodman and children
went to Portland last week IT, visit
her parents.
w. Starbird of Lewiston is at his
cottage on the lake.
The Academy school will close Thurs
day. May Z, with graduating exercises
| Friday evening.
READFIELD.
NJ. s. Fifield sold three cows to Mr.
| Crawford last week, and this week
| he sold two cows and two heifers to
Frank Blanchard of Wilton. Mr..
| Blanchard bought about 50 head.
| George Morrow and $. A. Gay are
each using a sulky plow purchased
this spring. More potatoes will be
planted in Readfield this spring than
| in any previous year.
A car load of cans was received at
Rcadfield station this week and de-
livered to the corn shops by Dexter
Stover.
Charles Dudley of Mt. Vernon is
much Improved from his late illness
ROME.
A daughter was born to the wife of
Lester brown. Nav p The little Miss
weighed l0% pounds and has been named.
Vivian Caroline.
| G. a. Lcydeckcr is building new sta
| BILE
| Charles Frost is building a new house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
READFIELD.

A daughter. was born to the wife of
Lester RrowA, Nav >. The little Miss
weighed ,G1h pounds and has been named,
Vivian Caroline.
G. A. Lcydeckcr is building a now sta
BILE
Charles Frost is building a new house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

r. 3. cAPEN RE6EKAH LODGE
No. b2 I. 0. O. F. meets in I. O. o. F..
hall the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
of each month at 7.S0 o'clock.
SADIE E. METCALF. N. g.
CLARA M. TURNER, Rec. Sec.
m.W.f-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
THE FARCE, MERCHANT
OF VENICE, BY SENIORS
Play viii Be Presented in the
Near Future.

The senior play which is a farce on
the Merchant of Venice, arrived today
and the seniors will commence prac-
ticing Immediately. This is the fir@t
time for several years that any class
has been able to give class play III
the high school The seniors are
very much clated over the prospects
and they expect to make this one Of
the new customs OF the school
The seniors are at present making
an effort to get a school pin of de-
sign that will be approved by all
Another useful article that has been
inaugurated by the senior class is 4
school stationery paper. 1t has the
design at the top Of the PIPER in the
colors red and white Of the r. II S II
is believed that this paper will be very
popular with the studcntc at the
school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
is NOT PROFITABLE
Wife Beating Not Looked Up
on With Favor by the
City Court.
FEE is BADLY PUNISHED.

Wife beating was not an occupation
fraught with profit TO John Fee. col
ored John is big and burly and the
way in which he slapped his Lulu
about the head and face and kicked
her on the hips after tanning her
against the door frame created disfa-
yor in the mind of Judge Converse.
Fee was fined SO and costs and Civ
en- an additional penalty of thirty days
in Jail The entire time the negro
will spend behind the bars of the bas-
tile is forty-fiye days.
Fee has gained renown among the
police for his tendencies to mistreat
and abuse his wife. Mrs Fee has
made frequent complaints. but hereto
fore has refused to consent to the pros
ecution of her husband II has re
quired the appearance of the police at
the Fee home frequently TO interrupt
family brawls
The man claimed that he went home
Thursday evening and found his wife
drinking beer in company with anoth-
or man. He was angry because she
did not wish him to enjoy any Of the
contents of the can but he induced
the visitor to give him a dime which
he spent for beer. He asserted his
wife cursed him because he had been
drinking before going home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
Lincoln and the Bald Head.

Lincoln ana NnS 0AAS ''~-'
In 1864 Lincoln was greatly bothered
by the we'll meant efforts or certain
good northern men 10 bring about a
termination Of the war. An old gentle
man from Massachusetts, very bland
and entirely bald. was especially per
sistent. One day when this angel Of
mercy had been boring Mr.. Lincoln for
half an hour. 10 the interruption OF i'm
portant business, the president sudden
Iv rose, went 10 a closet and took out
Of it a large bottle. Did you ever try
this remedy for baldnessF' he asked.
holding up the bottle before his aston
ished visitor. The man was obliged 10
confess that he never had tried it. Mr..
Lincoln called a servant, had the bot
tie wrapped up and handed it to the
bald phiIanthropist. There said he.
go and rub some Of that on your head.
Persevere. They say it vii! make the
hair grow. Come back in about three
months and report" And almost be
fore he knew it the good man was out
side of the door with the package uu-
der his arm.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
A Broken Down Wife at Thirty.

Unless YOU. Mr., Husband, want
your wife 10 have that broken-down
look when she is thirty, you must in
terest yourself right now. Only one
reason for it-overwork-lack of la
Dor savers. One thing that will help
is Easy Task soap. She must have it.
1t will do more than its share. Buy
two cakes for ten cents and after she
has used it. the Hewitt Bros. Soap Co.
will refund your money If il has not
greatly reduced her labors.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
A Comforting Explanation.

\ prominent Baltimore lawyer, like
many young attorneys, got his first
case by assignment from the bench
His client had been indicted for muir
der. and his conviction was a foregone
conclusion.
The result of the trial was sen
tence to be hanged. But the man made
an appeal TO the governor for n pardon
and was awaiting a reply thereto when
his lawyer visited him in his cell.
Il got good news for you-very good
news" the young lawyer said, grasp
ing the mans hand.
Did the governors it a pardon?"
the man exclaimed joyously.
"Well-no. The fact is the governor
refused to interfere. But an uncle OF
yours has died and left you 5000. and
you will have the satisfaction of know.
ing that your lawyer got paid, you
know" was the comforting explana
tion.-Harper's
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
TRACTION COMPANY
WINS DAMAGE SUIT
Court Holds Horses Life Not
Worth Amount Asked.

The jury in the case Of Nathan
Slant W. the Terre Haute. Indianapo
lis K Eastern Traction company and
the Indianapolis & Eastern traction
company returned a verdict in favor
Of the defendant. yesterday afternoon.
Slant is q resident Of Dublin. He
sought $50 damages for injuries sus
tanned by a horse belonging TO him.
He alleged the animal frightened at
car Of the defendants and backed on
the tracks. 50 that injuries were
caused which resulted in its death.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
EaraWaY Markets.

Where are you going, my NAM
said an English tourist, stopping an
Irish farmer on the way to the cattle
fair.
To Waterford fair, your honor"
was the answer.
The Englishman looked approvingly
at the heifers the other was driving.
And how much do you expect TO get
for your beasts at Waterford fair:"
he asked.
'Shure, an if l get IS a head 1
shan't do badly"
All. that's sample of you. coun-
try" said the Englishman severely
Take those heifers to England and
you'd average t14 head for them"
just so, yer honor. and if yez were
to take the lake o Killarney to hell yez
would get a guinea drop"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
A Hard Man to Move.

General Andrew Jackson's colored
body servant was asked after Old Hick-
ory's death whether he thought his
master had gone to heaven and prompt
~ replied, Il ain't jist so sho' bout dat,
sir"
why, wasn't the general a good
man."
Eyes. sab, he was a very good man"
well, then, if he was such a good
man why aren't you sure he has gone
to heaven?'
at all depends, sah," the old darky
answered, "on wheddar de general
wanted to go to heaven or wheddar he
didn't want to go dar Eff he did, he's
dar, but eff he didn't, all hell couldn't
make him co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-23
Chronic Consultation Cured

One who suffers from chronic con-
stipation is in danger Of many serious
ailments. Foleys Orino Laxative
cures chronic constipation as 1t aids
digestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action
Of these organs. Commence taking IL
today and you will feel better at once.
Foley's Orino Laxative does not nau-
seate or grippe and is pleasant to take.
Refuse Substitutes. 4. G Luken & Co