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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
W. perns on Belfast avenue was the
scene of festivities Saturday evening
when a surprise party was given to
their daughter Miss Lena. by num-
bel of her friends, about 20 being pres
ent. The program for the evening in
cludcd dancing. games and music. re-
freshments were served and the occa-
sion was a source of much pleasure
to al, who participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

bee county superior court has accepted
an invitation from Elizabeth Wads-
worth Chapter. d. A. r.. of Portland to
deliver the Grafton on the occasion oc
the unwilling of the memorial monu-
ment in Eastern cemetery in that city.
the exercises attendant upon which will
be held Flag day, June IA. Judge Hail
is the president of the Maine Society,
S A. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
Theatre comioue.

The most marvelously life-like pic
lures ever shown in this town" a gen
tleman was heard to remark as he left
the Comique yesterday afternoon and
when one realizes that the aforesaid
gentleman makes point of seeing
nearly every new motion picture
thrown upon the screen. his testimony
is worth something. The large audi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
CAGE OF MONKEYS cREMATED.
indiana Boy With Match lgnites Cage
in Circus Parade.

Jeftersonville, Ind, May IA small
boy, name unknown, threw lighted
match into a cage of monkeys which
brought up the tail end of a circns
parade. The cage was Uttered with
straw. and before attendants could null
oft the beasts they We're cremated.
There We're seven monkeys in the cage.
al trained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Among the guests at Hotel North
Saturday was Mrs. Horace Bentley
of California she having come here for
the purpose of making a short trip to
I.itchlield. She returned to Augusta
Sunday accompanied by Mrs. A. f..
Horton of Litchfield and left on the
Pullman for Washington, D. c. Mrs.
Horton returned home yesterday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Sealed proposals will be received al
the office of the Kennebec Light X
Heat Co until p. NJ. May ~. tor IN :
construction of a high pressure gas
main from Hallowell to Gardiner, pia"H
and specifications for which ma! -
seen at the Office of the company W
this city There will be ABOUT l''o"p
feet of 4-inch pipe line and lo5" feet "i
6-inch pipe line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

If YOU were unable to finish your
washing Yesterday why not phone
1881 and have the Augusta steam
Laundry help YOU with one theIr ""t
washes for 30 cents basket. Thelr
team will call tor it and return 1t just
right to hang on the line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
HEAT RASH AND HIVES
Soothing, Cooling Liquid x-Zaha
Brings Quick Relief.

Quick relief in any case of skin rash
can he had from X-Zala. This liquid
is 50 cooling. soothing and healing that
It ut once takes ont all the burning,
itching and soreness. and heals the
flesh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

The Universalist church of this city
has elected the following delegates 10
the Maine I'niversalist Convention
which will meet in Gardiner. June :
and S: Mrs. w II. Gannett. ). w
White. Mrs. C. c. Metcalf. J. w. Beck.
The following were selected as alter
mates: Miss Mary Keegan. Miss Maudc
Anaraws 6 r. Cannon. J. Maurlr"
Arnold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

The kennebec Light & Heat co. has
commenced the work of laying a line
of 1870 feet of 4-inch gas main on
Washington street. beginning at the
junction of that street with Northern
avenue. which is an improvement that
will be appreciated by the residents OF
that street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Hon. A. T. Stevens of the board OF
seler+men of the town of Blueh'll was
in the city yesterday on matters OF
business and was a caller at the state
House. Mr.. Stevens was member OF
the Legislature of 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
NORTH AUGUSTA.

The Bracket School Improvement
League will give social Thursday
evening, May 90. at Grange hall. North
Augusta. Admission free. Ice cream
and cake for sale. If stormy, postponed
indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

A meeting of the Augusta Rife Club
will be held this evening in the new
hall on Winthrop hill. followed by rifle
practice. All members are requested
to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
Funeral Of Late James Harry Worth.

The funeral of the hate James Harry
Worth was held at the Congregational
chapel at II O'Clock Monday forenoon,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Blaisdell in the presence of rela-
tives and friends. The interment was
made in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
FOR YOUR HAIR

If Pexall go Hair Tonic does not
eradicate dandruff. stop the hair from
falling out. and grow new hair to your
entire satisfaction. we will, return ev
cry cent YOU paid us for it. Surely no
offer could be f;.irer. Two sizes, soc.
and $l.0O. John Coughlin. the ReXall
81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

benjamin @. Belcher, one "i ""
,ditors and proprietors OF me SUI
published at North Wayne. was III ''e
.ity on business trip Monday ana Wa
l caller at the Journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Fl. r. Mansur has moved to the nous
It % Chapel street. when mas JuN'
been vacated by John Clair Minot. MT
Nansur will retain the same telephone
number which Mr.. Minot had. 32S-o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Miss Zelica Saucier of WatervilIa
passed Sunday in the city as the guest
Of her sister. Miss Lena Saucier, re-
turning home Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Mrs. Charles A. Mlliken and Miss
Nilliken have returned from their trlp
TO Bangor and Island Falls. ana are
,oth confined to the house with cold3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

J. w. Frye of Dover, n. H., who had
been the guest of his son, George E.
Frye, As Court street, for the past
few days. returned home Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

II &c Measure to wear an elegent
glove citing Dorothy Dodd shoe. de-
light to see the beauty OF thes" S''',.S
when worn by a lady whose costume Is
all in good taste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
Naily ktnnebec 1ourn5
rELEPhONE-135.
BRIEFS

There will be no celebration of the
I6lv communion at ST. Marks church
tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Freight Conductor George Farnham
Of the Maine Central was in the city
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Bilious? Feel heavy after dir~erp
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Complex
ion sallow? Liver needs waking up.
Doan's Re"nlets cur" bilious ATTACKS. y
cents at any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Don't think that piles can't be cured
Thousands Of obstinate case have be-,
cured by Doan's Ointment. 80 cents at
any drug store. L. A. Aah0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Generally debilitated for years Had
sick headaches lacked ambition, was
Worn-out and all rundown. R',rdocl<
Bitters made me Il we'll woman"-Mrs
Chas. Freitoy. Moosup. Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

SEEING IS BELIEVING. Come
in and test our proposition, then
draw your own conclusions. Don't
take our word for it. Your money
back # you are not satisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Farmers. mechanics. railroaders. labor
ers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
Takes the sting OFT of crts h'Ir. ?"
bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where
| it is used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

WE is NO INJUSTICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE
MADE THEIR PURCHASES EARLIER IN TO
PURCHASERS INVOLVEMENT SALE IS WITH
DRAWN AS We POSITIVELY GUARANTEE THAT THE PRICE ON
EVERY PIECE OF GOODS THE SAME QUALITY OF
MERCHANDISE CAN BE BOUGHT IN NEW
ENGLAND ABOVE GOODS THAT WE SHALL GIVE
AWAY you GET ABSOLUTELY NOTHING you SHOULD
FIND THEM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

OUR STOCK is BIGGER AND BETTER FIN.
EST PATTERNS LATEST MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM
IN, YOUR ovERcoAT,
DEPOSIT HAT
WITH CALL AND PAY THE BALANCE
AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
HERE YOU co FOR JUST ONE WEEK

GIVE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

IAlANTHE LODGE, NO. SO. X. p
gular convention at 500 o'clock every
eduesday evening.
I II. j. MERRILL, c. C.
"a: G. L. FRYE, X. OF II. and 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
uuusta Lodge Directory
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ksYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
tteling Friday evening at O'Clock
FORK in First degree FRIDAY evening
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
Chinese Pork Not Wanted

The first shipment of Chinese hog
to England bids fair to be the last
The Peninsular and Orient Steam,
ship Company believed that the car
cases could be imported in refrio.
Grating ships and that the trade might
prove a competitor with frozen heel
and mutton.
n c~arcasses sold well in the
wholesale market, but the retailers
md that the public will not have tho
meat. Some 5000 hogs were brough,
over on a trial shipment n placed
on sale at the shops for the fret
time Saturday at 25 per cent. below
the prices charged for other import.
ed hogs.
But the public prejudice. even in
nhe poorer classes, was so prononnc.
ed that the butchers had in mos+
cases to raise the price of othe,
pork, such as American and Enro.
pean' before they were able To Dis.
pose of their stock.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
A Moral Lesson,

Mike Powers, the Athletics catcher
said at a recent baseball banquet in
Philadelphia:
"All the talk there has been in New
York about crooked foot races and
crooked umpires and crooked fights
all this vague, formless talk about
c~rookedness makes me think of a
South Carolina meeting 1 once attend
ed. At the end of this meeting 1t was
decided to take up a collection for
charity. The chairman passed the hat
himself. He dropped a dime in it for
a nest egg. Well, gentlemen, every
right hand there entered that hat
every right hand-and yet, at the end,
when the chairman turned the hat
and shook it, not SO much as his
own contribution dropped ont.
"tFo' de lan's sake.' he cried. Abs
eben los de dime All stahted wiyv
"All the rows of faces looked puz-
zled. Who was the lucky man? That
was the question which tormented all.
the venerable Calhoun White
summed up the situation.
"'BreddeTn.' he said, solemnly, ris-
ing from his seat. 'dar pears ter be q
great moral lesson roun' heah some
Whar.'"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
Cubical CantaIoupes.

G. E. Parrish on North Yakima
Wash, marketed cantaloupes here
this week that are perfect cubes.
Parrish has been doing novel
things with fruit and vegetables for
several years, but says that his idea
Of growing cantaloupes in the shape
OF cubes is the most practical of any
thing he has undertaken. He had
troughs made from heavy lumber and
these are pa%rtitioned to make an in.
terror size Of 4 inches each way. As
soon as new cantaloupes are seen to
form on the vines each fruit is
placed in one of the partitions in a
trough. The fruit continues to grow
and gradually assumes the shape OF
the cubical house in which it lives,
To prevent the top from becoming
round Parrish places a heavy top or
the trough in time to avoid it.
AS soon as the cantaloupes have
hlled UP the cubic shape allotted to
them, they are taken out by remoy.
ing the bottom of the trough and
packed away to ripen.
Parrish already has larger troughs
partitioned off, in which he is grow.
square watermelons, and all over
his apple, pear and peach trees he
has hundreds OF cubical shaped boxes
hanging, each filling with fruit
News.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16

I,~.-,r,ents marcned soiemniy 70 liz
bank and drew the face Vdlue VI
checks.
Rurdened with wealth, they return
cd tn the agents office, Wnere eaCN
Indian piled his money upon the
HE and ioyfully regarded the stacAS
of greenbacks which spelled ease a
comfort for some time to come. One
indian insisted on having Diils u
small denomination and was Ioau0"
nm with a mountain Of green0achs'
with a grin he staggered into the 'f-
fee. money bullying cut OF ever!
pocket. Slowly ~unpacklng himself
he piled his treasure on the taDle,
making a bigger display than any VI
his red brothers, which afforded n'hi
the greatest satisfaction.
With difficulty the men were ols-
suaded from carrying off their money
to the reserve, twenty miles across
Lake Nipissing; but finally, AFTER
making generous purchases and pay
ing their bills, nearly all deposited
their wealth in the bank. IL Is sIdC-
ed that the sale will mean an IN
come to some families of t600 a
year. A not unnatural result OF this
sudden acquisition OF wealth a
been the frequent and prolonged WIS.,
its OF young bucks from other
tribes, who are finding new attrac-
tions among the maidens of the Dokls
families. The matrimonial marker
has shown quite a boom. One
wedding has already taken place anu
and Indications are favorable LOT
many more in the near future, as eV-
cry Dokis maiden represents an I'M
mediGtely cash value of about t29O
and a prospective yearly income "
e60.-London Telegraph.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
A Case for Sympathy.

Two matrons of a certain western
city whose respective matrimonial
ventures did not in the first instance
prove altogether satisfactory, met at
a woman's club one day, when the
first matron remarked:
Hattie, l met your 'ex,' dear old
Tom, the day before yesterday. We
talked much of you"
rs that SOP" asked the other ma
iron. Did he seem sorry when you
told him of my second marriage?"
Indeed, he did; and said so most
frankly"
"Honest?"
Honest, He said he was extremely
sorry, though, he said, he didn't know
the man ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. e..
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
INDIANS SUDDEN WEALTH.
They Wanted Their Money in Green.
backs for Display.


Wealth has suddenly come TO the
French River Indians through the
sale Of the valuable timber on their
lands near Lake Nipfssing. For MANY
years the late chief of the Oiibwavs
sternly repulsed the advances of the
lumbermen, but his son has Welded
to their solicitations, and it Is stated
that altogether the band will ulti-
mately be entitled to something like
e200, 900. The distribution is being
made by Indian Agent Cockburn at
Sturgeon Falls. The assembled
braves listened stolidly to the ex-
plantations Of the agent that the
piece of paper each received meant
that a large sum of money was in
the Quebec bank to their credit
could be obtained when re.
A short lecture on banking
and the convenience Of the savings
department followed. after which the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
PRESSED HARD.
CoTee's Weight on Old Age.

Coffee's Weight on Old Age.
When prominent men realize the in
furious effects of coffee and the change
in health that Postum can bring, they
are glad to lend their testimony fol
the benefit of others.
A superintendent. of public schools
I'm North Carolina says:
MY mother, since her early child.
hood, was an inveterate coffee drinker
and had been troubled with her heart
for a number of years, and complained
of that weak all over feeling and sick
stomach.
Some time ago, ] was making an
official visit to a distant part Of the
country and took dinner with one of
fhe merchants of the place. I noticed
a somewhat peculiar favour of the cot
fee, and asked him concerning it. He
replied that it was Postum.
Il was so pleased with it, that after
the meal was over, 1 bought a pack
age to carry home with me, and had
wife prepare some for the next meal.
The whole family liked it so wen, that
we discontinued coffee and used
Postum entirely.
Il had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers CON-
ldition, but we noticed that after using
Postum for a short time, she felt so
much better than she did prior to its
use, and had little trouble with her
heart and no sick stomach; that the
headaches were not SO frequent, and
her general condition much improved.
This continued until she was as well
and hearty as the rest of us.
81 know Postum has benefited nv. |
self and the other members of the fam
fly, but not in so marked a degree as
in the case of my mother, as she was a
victim of long standing"
Read 'The Road to MELVILLE" In
pkgs.
There's a Reason.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full of
interest.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
TORRENT FROZE IN NIGHT
Mountain Stream Turned to Ice In
Remarkably short Time.

The phenomenon was n that /
have never before experimental rum
ming river frozen solid in a night.
When We arrived the waters OF TINS
stream, tumbling owe the great boW!c-
ers and rushing through the ~tortuous
channels, made a deafening roar
Gradually, but almost imperceptably.
the tumult decreased, while, WORN
out after a hard day, We fell asleep.
A few hours later, when we
awoke, q deathly silence prevailed,
and on looking out, to my intense
surprise, I found that the rushing tor
rent Of the previous night had been
transformed into a solid mass of ice.
In this region of extreme tempera-
lures l had on other occasions seen
torrents frozen, but never under such
startling conditions. On looking
round we found that everything we
possessed was also frozen solid, in.
Guiding our saddle of mutton, which
"a merely a block of ice. We we're
.ravenous, but We got no satisfaction
from gnawing at Jumps, of rock
which ought to have been a succulent
joint, and SO, despite our hunger, We
had to content ourselves with a lit
tie tea-to make which we melted
a few biscuits. Clau ls
White, in Wide World.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
Why Bread Is Dear.

The demand is greater than the
supply, says James j. Hill In Dating
I'VE have reached the end of our viz
lgin wheat land and our y4eles are
shrinking while u population Is In.
icreasing. That is where conservation
touches uss practically; but we need
not worry. Nature is going to take care
OF things. Necessity will punish US
and remedy matters in her own stern
way IL we do not mend our methods.
When wheat does not average SO much
ian acre it is not worth raising. Now
tcopsider a moment where this trend
OF things is landing US. Do yor know
how long it took England TO mend her
methods-to raise her averages from
twelve and fifteen to twenty-five apd
thirty and forty bushels an acre? It
took her almost fifty years. Ia fifty
years what population will we have
to feed? And we have not even be-
gun to mend our methods. It is the
supremely big question Of the day.
Shall we act now and save ourselves
national disaster, or wait till neces
slty compels us-and then act? Com
pare agricultural interests to any
other national interests to-day! What
were the total returns from the farms
OF the United States last year? Seven |
billion dollars! Compare that to the |
Teturns from the 25e, 600;
and our farm averages are not a third
OF what they ought to be, Of what they
could be. made by simple rational
methods. Other countries have trebled
and quadrupled their yield. So could
we.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
No Need of Interference.

The two neighbors who were passing
the little cottage heard sounds as of a
terrific conflict inside and stopped to
listen.
Presently they heard a loud thump
as If somebody had fallen to the foor.
"Grogan is beating his wife again.
they said.
Bursting the door open they rushed
into the house.
whats the trouble here?' they Do
manded.
"Ther' amt no trouble, gentleman"
calmly answered Mrs. Grogan. who
had her husband down and was sit
ting on his head. "Gwan!s-Chioa@
Tribune.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
Proof He Was "Dazed."

He had pleaded the detained at the
Office" and the balancing the books"
excuses so often that they had become
transparent, so when he arrived home
late on a recent evening he determined
to lean on the truth.
Theodore, you've been drinkingi"
said his indignant wife.
Selma, m dear, l cannot tell a lie
stammered the delinquent.
Then you're even more intoxicated
than l thought. Go to bed"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16

ney troubles but for
Doan's Kidney Pills,
for when l started
using them l was in
constant pain with my
back, and no other
remedy had been OF
any use. The kidney
secretions were irreg-
nnlnr nnl L urnn nr
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
Good Roads Mean Mora,

lne people need to Zoe educated r.
the fact that money spent for eoo5
roads is not money thrown awor
whereas money spent for makaebifs
improvements is worse than tbro>nn
aWay.-Louisvisle Courier-Jonrna1
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16

GUS and lacked energy. But Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me prompt relief
land continued use cured me-"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
TFoSter-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16

No race Is safe frcm cbo,e-.
Is deadliest to negroes
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-09-16
WOMEN'S

Are the Source of Most of Women's
Sickness.
Mrs. Rebecca Mock, 1895 E. Rich
Street Columbus, Ohio, writes: 81
believe l would still be a victim Of kid