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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
WANTS FULL CUSTODY.
Turner Woman Petitions for Change of
Court Decree Regarding Children.

Mary Helen Hosken of Turner,
through her attorney, Guy A. Hildreth
of Gardiner. filed Petition in the su-
perior court Friday asking for a
change Of the decree of the court re-
gardi1g the custody of ner children
The petitioner sets forth that on Oct.
e. 1903, She was granted divorce from
her husband. Isaiah B. Hosken of
Hallowell upon the ground of cruel and
abusive treatment and that the Gus
tody of her twin daughters, Ruth Isa-
belle Celia Hosken and Ruby Isabella
Cecil HoSken, then nine years of age.
was granted to her husband and she
was allowed to have them in her
charge four months in the year. said
time 10 be during the vacation of the
schools in Hallowell.
The petitioner now seeks to have the
decree changed and the custody of the
children given to her altogether and
the father pay So u week for their sup
port. She alleges that the children are
DESTROYS of living with their mother all
the time and that at their present age
they need the care and training Of a
mother, also that their father threat
ems to send them to the Industrial
School,
Judge Hall has ordered a hearing
upon the petition to be held at 10 A,
NJ. Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
KENNEBEC
SlDN EY.

WEST-The last meeting of the La
dies Aid was held with Mrs. Ada Fol-
som when a good amount of work was
done. The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Gertrude Bird next Tuesday
is desired
Mrs. c. H. Lovejoy, who has been
quite ill for week, is improving.
The West Sidney Baptist Sunday
school will hold its Christmas enter
tainment and tree at the church
Christmas eve. Dec. "a
Miss Eta Newell of Fairfield Gen.
ter has been passing a couple of
weeks with her mother. Mrs. Julia
Newell.
Arthur keene is confined to the house
by illness.
PITTsroN.
NORTH-Mrs. Rose Marson arrived
from Boston Wednesday to assist in
the care of her mother. Mrs. Mary
Blodgett.
The Misses INA Clark of East Chel-
sea and Grace Preble of Wlhitefield left
Monday for Harrington to attend the
fall term of the State Normal school.
Charles Shaw of Togus with his
team Of four horses hauled the remain
ing household effects of Charles Starks
from Readfield to his new home in
this place Tuesday.
Schools in Pittston commenced Mon.
day. Miss Annie Moody, teacher of the
the fall term at No. 10. is again here
for the winter. The school registers
Fabout IS pupils, large increase over
q few years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
Want Ads Are Best
Market Finders.

to whom-ameng all OF
particular thing is worth most
to WORTH MOST who
ads in
a1vcr tiscd here -.
Others this
books automobiles, used
cliney furniture usefulness slightly
clothing musical instruments
classified possible
thing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
MT. VERNON.
49,. 81
Lincoln Pomona GRANGE.

Lincoln Pomona Grange meets with
Whtefield Grange Tuesday. Dec. IA, The
w. w. and f. Ry. Co. will sell tickats
one fare for the round trip. Those going
south will take the regular morning train
those going north will take the train
which will leaye Wiscasset at 10 o'clock
and returning will leave Whitefield at 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
More DanviIIe Proof.

Jacob Schrall. 432 South St, Danville,
III, writes: For over IS months l was
a sufferer from kidney and bladder
trouble During the whole time was
treated by several doctors and tried sew
ago l commenced taking Foley's Kidney
Pills. and am feeling better every day
and will be glad to tell anyon interested
JUG what Foley's Kidney Pills did for
NJ &goTYeiffR; Webster & CO:
NM JOik IHeEeatss rust on tools
guns, efc~2 o. 'SpHGf oiler iflc 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
VASSALB ORO,

Horace Doe Of Augusta was a bust
ness caller at I. w. Appleton's Tues
day.
Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Winslow
passed Tuesday with friends in this
place.
George B. Travis was in Augusta re-
Gently on business.
The Mckinley Improvement League
Of Small school has purchased new
bookcase.
Frank Bartlett and daughter Grace
passed day recently in Augusta.
EAST-Mrs. Ida Clark, who is pass
ing the winter in Waterville, was call
ing on friends Wednesday.
Edward Priest. who has been able to
call on his friends. is again confined to
the house his friends will regret to
learn.
The annual sale 'of the Moments
Foreign Missionary Society of Friends
church will be held at the church par
lor Wednesday evening, Dec. Is, the
proceeds to be devoted to Ramallah
Mission, where the ladies are educating
native Syrian girl.
MIR. and Mrs. Clinton Bragan were
guests Of friends Monday.
Rev. Adelhert Wood of Sandwich, n.
H., was in town Monday.
Fassa!boro Grange held it's regular
meeting Tuesday evening with cleo
ton of officers: Master. Karl Gates;
overseer. Russell Weeks: lecturer,
Ruby Gates; secretary, Seth 3. Rich
ardson; chaplain. Mrs. r. NJ. Small;
treasurer. Arno Little; steward. Clark
Gates: assistant steward, Bro. Travis;
Ceres. Annie Mower: Pomona. Annie
Gates: Flora, Belle Tufts; lady assist
ant steward. Sister Travis; gate keep
CT. John Gates.
DR.. Goodrich of Watervillc is in at
tendance of DR.. Maby's patients while
he is ill at his home. His friends are
hoping for his speedy recovery.
A special meeting of Vassalboro
Grange will be held Tuesday evening,
Dec. IA, for the purpose of comforting
the Third and Fourth degrees. All
| members are requested to be present
and enjoy the evening.
MT. VERNON.
Lamont Tyler's little daughter is very
sick with acute Indigestion.
Mark w. Kitchin has bought farm in
New Sharon and will move onto the
same in the near future.
r. Fl. Jacobs has put electric lights in
his carriage shops and they We're used
Thursday evening for the first time and
proved very satisfactory.
Charles w. Mansur and daughter. also
| Mrs. Emery Beane and son. went to Lew
iston Thursday.
Mrs J. W.. Allen has gone to Orr's
Island on a visit. .ss, IA
Mrs. ]. A. Rundlette is quite sick.
A. p. Carvill of Pennington was a re-
cent caller in town.
Elder G. L.. Presley and wife are on a
visit at Camden. ,a
Alvin Butler has returned from a two
weeks visit in Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

The Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold meetings in G. A. r. hall.
Water ST., Sunday. Dec. 18th. at go
and 80 p. NJ. Mrs. Nettie Holt
Harding of f. Somerville. Mass. the
speaker and medium. Music by Prof.
Theme and. MES, Dennis. Public in
svffty sassss, : "a - dec11d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
Daiiy k,nnebet Journal
7 Telephone 1885.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect. etc., will he
charged 1T the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
-~h1All advertising announcements of en-
az, tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money. will be charged At
the rate Of fifteen cents q line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such ~ refer to advertisers
afSn occupying space In our advertising
= Sscolumns and will be run under a
yss separate head on one Of the local
Tpages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
J., Journal promptly will confer q favor
ssA@'eeby notifying tho office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

bon candy, so pretty for the Christ
mas. A good keeper. If bought today.
only lie lib.
The usual Player-piano concert will
be held at the Downing ware rooms
Saturday evening. These concerts are
getting to be very popular, and when
you have finished your shopping it
might be interesting to run into the
ware rooms for a few moments to see
and hear the celebrated Interior Play
or demonstrated. Miss Helen York,
the well Known pianist of this city, will
Of1iciate as usual.
Don't delay seeing the immense new
line of rich cut glass Swift & Turner
Co. have just received. They struck a
manufacturer and closed out the bal
ance Of his stock awfully low. No
room to enumeratc prices in lOcal-sce
ad: better still, see the window exhibit.
You will hardly forgive yourself if you
prOcraStinatc.
Today only. and only two to Gus
for 25c. each at l.. H.Jenkins'. Don't
ONldS. Ctc ttu.
The Pcrley CO. store should be ia
vorite place for Christmas shoppers to
inspect the late styles shades and
colors your gentlemen friends will eX-
pect in their presents
Pierce Clothing Co. allow YOU to adj
mire their new Christmas neckwcal
and sell the Csc. value for 21c. today.
BE sweet on Sunday. Folsom & Son
make big lot of their pure cream
il!ied candy at only lac. per Id.
Tho biggest bargain you ever saw in
oranges say Weber & Hewett at 19c
per dozen; Catawba grapes, 15c. pei
basket; lbs. Jumbo peanuts 25c: lbs
sailed peanuts CSC; 4 lbs. fancy dates
CSC; lbs hamburg steak CSC; fancy
| chickens and fowl; cauliflower, culSes
radishes, tomatoes. baked beans and
brown bread, cream minis. all flavors
i cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

Sanford L. F"gg of Bath. clerk of
courts Of Sagadahoc county, was a
business visitor in the city Friday and
called upon Clerk of Courts Charles
w. Jones at the Court house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

George w. Mitchell. formerly OF
Unity. a patient at the Insane hospital,
died at that institution Thursday
morning at the age of SO years, the
cause of death being pulmonary tuher-
culosis. The remains were sent to
Unity on Train No. / Friday morning
for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

A few of the many bargains at the
r. w. Soule Emporium sale; Oak Tab
ouretrs 40 cts. folding lap boards 25
cts, upholstered foot rests 81 cts, chill
dren's carpet sweepers Il cts, folding
doll carts $l.15, $2.25 velvet rugs at
sl.4. This Holiday sale will end next
Saturday, Dec. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

The Unitarian Club VIII hold a BAN
quet at the Augusta House Tuesday
evening, Dec. u. An address will be
given by Chief Justice Lucilius A.
Er3ery of Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

cold coming on, take Foleys Honey and
Tar, the great throat and lung remedy
1t stops the cough, relieves the conges-
tenn. Is mildly laxative. Bowditch, Web
stcr e. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cuddy, who
have been occupying rooms over the G..
o. Vickcry store. moved yesterday into
one of the Ham houses on Lambert
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

plete transformation in this stock of
pianos. player pianos, baby grands,
talking machines, etc. that makes it
exceedingly interesting to visit the
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

William r. RoiX of Limestone. as
sstant clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives in the 74th Legislature was
Il business visitor in the city Friday
and called upon friends at the Journal
Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

At. Mrs j. r. Thompson's, 10 Maple
street, hand-painted articles for sale.
Fec IA and Is from 2 to p. NJ.
&dec11&l4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
This Is Worth Rememberina

Whenever you have cough or. cold.
just remember that Foley's Honey, and
Foley's Honey and Tar. and refuse SUBJ
stftutes. Bowditch, Webster & co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
LOCAL MATTERS,

William Mcdonald of kinSman is
the guest of his brothers, James A.
Mcdonald of Gage street. Augusta, and
Michael Mcdonald of Farmingdalc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
Holiday Gift of Hosiery
IMPORTANT SATURDAY LOCALS.

The Union Bakery extra brown bread
and beans. milk bread, etc, will be
found at T.. Lockes', G. W. Wadleigh's
and G.. d. Haskells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

Ask your grocer for Libbey's baked
beans. bread. cookies. pies and cakes
Tel 54S-1 Home Bakery. d11d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

Plenty of venison and moose meat
at f. Locke's; beef steak today, II
cents pound; Hamburg steak,
pounds % cents; pork to fry, Is cents a
pound; Concord grapes, Is cents a
basket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

3. Il. Folsom's special sale for today:
Nice sweet Florida oranges, 16 cents Il
dozen; cranberries, G cents a quart;
eggs, 30 cents dozen, (evcry one
WarrantcO: butter, 33 cents q pound;
1 pound F'ormosa, or mixed tea and
pound of M. and G. coffee, only 80
cents for both; flour. warranted to
suit Sc per barrel, or Is cents per bag;
another lot of Camembert and Swiss
cheese today: demonstration of our
coffees this week. Come in and try a
cup. See add for list of low prices.
Melville Smiths music rooms arc
among the most attractive on the Ken
nrbcc There has been quite a com =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

II. ChcrnoWsky extends special in
for ladies to call at his store
today. He has bargains that will not do
to publish fer you to see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11
LOCAL NOTICE.

"Many-Use" Oil makes leather waterproof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

j. G. Johnson's pure homemade rib
bon candy, so pretty for the Christ
mas. A good keeper If bought today,
only lie lib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-11

ss3 Saturday, December II, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
ALL PROPOSALS
OF UNION REFUSED
Coal Operators i'm Anthracite Field
Submit an Entirely New Agree
ment.

Philadelphia. April S.-At a meeting
held here yesterday between commit
tees representing the coal operators
and the officials of the United Mine
Workers of America, representing the
anthracite workers of Pennsylvania TO
consider demands made by the miners,
the operators refused all the demands
and submitted instead a proposition 10
extend the wage agreement brought
about by the anthracite strike COM
mission for another term of three
years. In order that the proposition
be laid before the officers of the mine
workers organization of three anthra-
cite districts who are now in the city,
the conference adjourned to meet
again this afternoon at 5 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, April S.-FolIowing is
a summary, compiled from the official
proceedings, of the work of both
houses of, congress yesterday:
SENATE-The senate was not in ses-
sion.
ROUSE-The house republican organ
lzatlon met defeat when by united ac-
ton of the insurgents and the demo-
Gratis an amendment was made to the
Payne tariff bill practically providing
for crude oil and it's products. Speak er
Cannon tried in vain TO prevent the ac-
ton, but in spite of the special rule
l.-ii. ing the schedules to be discussed
The removal of the duty is intended as
blow at the Standard company Dur
ing the day tea and coffee were placed
on the free list, the barley schedule
was left unchanged. and the duty OF
barites is doubled Mr.. Stanley of Ken
lucky aud Mr. Clark of Florida talket
of the proposed duties. Adjourned Al
; :04.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
MAY Be TIED UP, MORE ABOUT WIND
Lake Traffic Threatened as Re
suit of Strike of Engineers
and Firemen.
RECOGNITION is REFUSED
Ten Thousand Men Involved-Fol-
lows Receipt of Years Con-
tracts by Men.

q. Detroit. Mich, April S.-"We
stand pat for open shop and the prin-
ciples involved therein and any ac-
tion taken by the different organiza-
tions of labor on the lakes will make
DO difference whatever in our posi-
ton" declared President William
Livingston OF the Lake Carriers as
sociation when asked today for a
statement on the strike ordered last
night of the lake engineers, firemen,
oilers, water tenders and deckhands.
Are 10000 Men Involved.
Chicago, April S.-Ten thousand
marine engineers. firemen. oilers and
on strike by a vote taken last night.
AS result. the opening of naviga-
ton on the great lakes is threatened
with one Of the most complete tie-ups
it has ever suffered.
The strike hinges on the refusal 9f
Engineers union. The strike was
called after contracts had been sent
to 1,f00 engineers. These contrac's
were returned unsigned and the un
ion voted a general strike.
The oilers, water tenders and deck
hands voted to go out III sympathy
and as result every vessel on the
lakes seemed likely to remain ai
moorings until the. differences are set
tied The men threaten TO hold on
until every demand is granted by the
ship owners.
Negotiate to Settle.
Buffalo, ~ Y, April Negotiations
We're begun here yesterday which may
result in a partial settlement of ths
| labor troubles on the great lakes
| President Yates of the Marine Ensi
peers, is said to have made PROPOSE
i tion that all the union engineers TAX,
their boats without signing the con
tracts insisted upon by the Lake Car
riers' association or any other con
tracts -Four large package freigh
lines are taking part in the negotia
tions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
WILL DOUBLE
PRICE OF ICE
THIS SUMMER

of ice throughout the east and middle
west and the demands for increases Cf
salaries on the part of the ice wagon
drivers and their assistants probably
will double the price in many Sections
of the country during the coming sum-
mer. according to the statements or
local dealers. A raise of 33<7<St per
cent already has gone into ehect: It
is stated that because of the mild
fwinter there has been deficiency Of
so per cent in the ice crop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
C0DIFICATI0N MAY
FAIL OF PASSAGE
Pennsylvania Legislature i'm Row
Over School Move Like That
i'm Illinois.

Harrisburg, Pa, April S.-After one
of the most extraordinary sessions
held here by the Pennsylvania house
of representatives, a session that last
ed until sunrise this morning, the fate
of the bill which undertakes to codify
and revise all the school laws of the
state still hangs in the balance with
good chances of. its going down to de-
feat unless some method is found TO
harmonic the opposing factions.
1t was turbulent, uproarious ses
sion, during which the chair was com
PEELED several times to invoke the au
tmoity of the sergeant at arms to
lbring about semblance of order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Breeze Causes Much Damage to
the Traffic on the Great
Lakes.
SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST
Boats BATTERED About for Many
Hours-Eight known to BE
Dead in State of Michigan.


Cleveland, Ohio. April S.-The tug
George Flood, with seven men aboard
reported missing Wednesday. has ar
rived safely at Fairport harbor, so
miles east of here.
Boats Missing mt Cleveland.
Cleveland, April S.-The fishing tug
George Flood. with seven men aboard,
and the sand sucker Mary H.. with a
crew of nine men, are missing. and
the barge Norman Kelley, with a
crew of four persons. was rescued last
night after desperate struggle as Il
result of fierce windstorm which
ragged on Lake Erie yesterday. The
wind blew a G0-mile gale throughout
the day. Life-savers have been TN.
able 20 do effective work and but one
tug. the Anson Nj. Bangs. which res
cued the barge Kelley near Sandusky,
has been ableeto make and headway
on the water.
Several small buildings We're wreck
ed. buegies overturned and automo
bi!es lifted from the ground and
whirled through the streets in Cleve
land. 4 special squad of policemen
assisted the pedestrians across the
streets at Corners where the gale blew
, the swif'est. Two men were blown
from the shore of the lake into thl
water. Both were rescued.
Fight Killed in Michigan.
Detroit. April S.-At least eigl
persons lost their lives in the storm
that visited Detroit and Michiga:
Tuesday night and yesterday. Anthon,
Kaup. a saloonlIeeper; Joseph Kadish
a barber, and Adam Felin. all of Wy
andotte, attempted to cross the Datroi
| river in rowboat from Wyandott,
to Canada yesterday afternoon in
50-mile gale to settle wager aud al
were drowned when their boat cap
sized Kadich bet Kaup $5 that IL
would not dare to GROSS in the small
boat and F'elin was the stakeholder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
senate COMMITTEE WILL
RESTORE IRON ORE DUTY

gates to the annual convention of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion in Washington next week will 60
instructed to vote for Mrs. Matthew
Scott of Bloomington, H., for president
general The delegation also will fa-
vor the election of Mrs. Edward Ort0n
of Ohio as vice regent general. Mrs.
Scott is a sister of Mrs. AdIai Steven
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
AGAIN WHEAT GOES
TO A new RECORD
Touches S1.26 3-S for May Delivery
But Closes About Cent Be-
low This Figure.

Chicago, ILL.,, April S.-May wheat
again established a new high record
today, touching s1.26 3-S, but closing
tracts in which the bulk of trading
was done, advanced to SLIP "a TO
s112 5-S. Trading was comparatively
quiet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
ADDS TO THE NoNcoMs
Taft Orders 20 Sergeants Made to
Provide Instructors for Militia.

Washington, April SIN order to
provide the organized militia of each
state and territory with non-commis-
stoned officers of the regular army for
instruction purposes, President Taft
has authorized an increase of the non
commissioned staff of the army by G.
lsergeants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
The Government Will Not
Have Him in Vicinity
of Venezuela.
FEARS HIS INFLUENCE
Ex-President Taken Seriously
III When He Gets the
News.

Fort De France, April 9.-Shortly
after returning from a drive this morn
ing Castro became suddenly i'll. His
condition undoubtedly is grave. When
informed of the decision of France to
expeI him from Martinique, he appear.
ed not to believe the news.
Fort De France. April S.-Castro
drove through. Fort De France this
morning to see the town. The attitude
of the people toward him is one OF
sympathy. Castro maintains absolute
|silence with regard to his intentions.
Decides to ExpeI Hin.
Paris, April S-The French govern
ment decided today TO expel Castro
from the French island of Martinique
on the ground his presence there is
likely 10 foment a revolution in Ven,
ezuela. The decree of expulsion will
ly through the prefect of Fort De
France, where Castro now is.
United States to Take Hand.
1t is presumed here the government
of the United States, which initiated
| the exchanges with the foreign gov
ernments to prevent Castro from es-
| itablishing headquarters close to the
Venezuelan coast, will prevent him
making his way to the mainland on q
sailing vessel. This course will leave
Castro the alternative of taking refuge
on one of the Danish West India is
Hands or returning to Europe.