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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
ANNUAL MEETING.
Augusta Loan and Building Association
Elects Officers for Year.

The annual meeting of the Augusta
Loan and Building Association was
held at its banking rooms "Wednesday
June 16, and the following officers were
elected:
observation-disclosures ]. Lynch.
Vice President-George w. Vickery
Treasurer-Treby Johnson.
Secretary-S. H. Leary.
Auditor-M. s. Holway
Thomas J. Lynch, George w. Vickery
and r. F. Partridge We're elected d.
rectors for a term of three years.
The association has matured shares
at the commencement of the present
series to the extent of $4,000 shares
reaching the value of $202 each, am
has been paying to its shareholders
better than 6 per cent; is in splendid
financial condition, its guaranty FUND
and profits reaching the sum of $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Cobbossee Notes.

A. F. Reyes, the well-known gaso-
Inc vendor of CobbOssec, has recent
" purchased of the Bower Co, Fort
Wayne, Ind, a gasoline tank having
capacity of 600 gallons. Mr.. Reyes
has, together with this tank and his
old one accommodation for 500 gallons
Of gasoline.
The bridge leading onto Island
Park will be provided with gate this
week and no teams or automobiles will
be allowed on the island this summer
There will be an opening for pedes-
TRANS at the left of the gate.
Mgr. F. l.. Hersey of the Island Park
theater has been having repairs made
at the island the past week. Har-
~ Wadsworth of Winthrop has been
patching and repairing the scenery at
the theater and Messrs. Duncan and
Cole have been putting a new coat of
roofing on the pavilion.
Hotel Pines has now opened and is
in full swing for the summer, among
the names on the register We're: r.
A. Pernette, Augusta, Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Kelley, Boston, A. 3. McIntire,
Providence, r. l., and George Murphy,
Auburn. Me. Mr.. Murphy landed a
fine 4h-pound trout Monday and other
members at the hotel made fine catches
of bass.
Robert l.. Dunning of Brownville,
Me-, is passing few days as the guest
of his aunt, Mrs. Lowell, at the Lowell
camp.
Mr. Webster has moved his auto into
his new garage at the lake.
Louise Davies is spending a few days
at the camp of Frank Smith as the
guest of Louise Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Fannie Hatfield Co. at Opera Housed;

The specially selected moving pic
lures for the remainder of the week
at the Opera house among which are
the following feature films: Lore OF
Fishergirl," THE Magician" ana
Taking Home the Eggs will be aug
mented by the big comedy playlet by
the Fannie Hatfield Co, entitled "Our
New Butler" beautifully staged AMI
costumed. Mr.. Reeves will sing the
latest song hit, my Sahara Belle"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Daily ksansbe $, Journal l' a

Cards o. thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, etc. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
entertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money, will be charged At
tho rate of fifteen cents = line.
Advertising notices, news form will b
excluded from our local columns,
Except such ~ refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under .
separate he4d on ono Of the LEGAL
pages.
Subscribers who fail 70 rsceivs the
journal promptly will confer . favor
by notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Quite a party of the members of
koussin"c chapter, D. A. r., of this
city went to New Meadaws Thurs
day morning to attend the annual
Field day which the Maine branch of
the order held ut the Inn Aside from
the business features of the occasion
the usual dinner was enjoyed and the
day was one of much pleasure to all
who participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Howard Il. Weber has been assign
ed temporarily to duty as cashier at
the Maine Central's Augusta freight
office to fill the vacancy due to the
transfer of J. l.. Murray to Watcrville
and AIR. Webber's place. as second
trick operator at the ticket office has
been filed by f. ID. Mclaughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all friends and neighbors fer
llindnesses during our recent afiliction;
also FOR tho beautiful floral offerings. =,
Mr. and Mrs J. FRED BARKER,
Mrs. FRANCES IL. BRANIGAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Mrs. W;nslow's Soothing Syrup

H.s been ueed for over BIXTY-FIvE YEARS BY MIL
LIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy for DIAR-
RHGA. Sold BY Druggists In every part Of the world
Re sure and ask for Mrs. Wnsiows Soothiuk syrup,
ana take no other kind. twenty-five cents bottle Guat-
under Food and Drugs Act June 3h 1895 Serial
Nvmbss lQ96 AN OLD AND WELL T1EO hEAEO1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Henry P}ummcr has leased the Dip
lock cottage on the north shore of Cob
boSscccontce for the month of July,
and his family will occupy the same
Mr. Plllmmcr passing such time at tho
lake as his business will allow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

my friends what it has done for me. ="
Mrs. f. HANSON, 304 East Long ST.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville, VT. 81 was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
from nervousness and other annoying
symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restored myhealthan
strength, and proved worth mountains
of gold to me. For the sake of other
suffering women 1 am willing you
should publish my letter" = Mrs.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RED, Granite
vile, vt.
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any of those distressing ills pc
culiar to their sex should not lose sight
OF the fact that for thirty years Lydia
f. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound,
which is made from roots and herbs,
has been the standard remedy for
female ills. In almost every commu-
nifty you will find women who have
been restored to health by Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
Funeral Of Late Frances Barker.

The funeral of the late Frances. in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fred
Barker, was held at the home on Pleas
ant Hill at O'Clock Wednesday ar
ternoon. Rev. II. f.. Dunnack officiat-
ing. The interment was made in the
cemetery in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

A central eclipse of the sun, visible
at Augusta as "a partial eclipse oc-
Cured at sunset ast4.eyening, but as
the sun was at that time banked in
storm clouds no opportunity was had
for observing the phenomenon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Amcng the Augusta ladies who at
tended the Field day exercises of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution
at New Meadows Inn Thursday We're
the Misses IneZ and Lizzie Russell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

George Fl. French has purchased of
Willis r. Partridge a very desirable
house lot on the west side of Court
street place, but has not made any
plans for building as yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

James Plummcr, clerk in the office
of the Board of State Assessors at the
State House, was in Newport Thurs
day where he was the guest of rela-
tiVeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

The ladies of the Penney Memorial
church will serve supper at G.. A. r.
hall, Saturday from 5 to, $50 p. NJ
Price % cents. Baked beans, etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Everett Stone has leased the lower
halt Of the Ellis house at the corner
of Grove and Swan street and will oc-
cupy it as his residence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

L. S. Young's market has lot of
fresh and fancy salmon, halibut,
mackereI kennebec shad, butter fish,
sea trout, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Miss Annie Leland of Brooklyn, n
Y, is in the city and is at Mrs. Brick 5
Oh State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

A. NJ. Sawtelle of Orono is the guest
of his son, NJ E. SaWtelle on Winthrop
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

DR.. A. G.. Young, secretary of the
State Board of Health, was in Port
land Thursday Oh matters of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

The Miriam Circle will meet this
evening with Mrs. w. H. Turner, 102
Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

pound d u r i n g
change of life. Ny
doctor told me it
was good, and since
taking it I feel so
much better that /
can do all my work
again. I tn in k
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V eye table Com
pound a fine remedy
for all woman's
troubles, and l
povor forOof RI toll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
NORTH AUGUSTA.

4 special meeting of North Augusta
Grange will be, held Saturday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18
HER
| PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Columbus, Ohid. q have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Friday June 10, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

These furnaces produce
heat economically. They
heat large volumes Of air of
q healthful summerlike quail
lily. and of even temperature.
They carry heat where it Is
wanted in separate fiues
surrounding the fire cham
bers. They heat homes where
others fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-18

Estimates cheerfuIIy given
and perfect satisfaction
guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25

sorry education law without providing we could get an adequate local tax law to accompany the compulsory law would most heartily favor the proposition"
 O. c. Wiley, Troy: Replying to your favor of the sth. do not believe that a provision for Compulsory education in Alabama would be of advantage to the educational interests of the state. With our mixed population I would say that l much fear the result of such meas ure."
 w. H. Sanford, Troy: T do not approve of compulsory education
 Gen William c. Oates: q have your inquiry of yesterday, ih which you express a desire to know my views in regard to compulsory education, and ask my opin- ion expressed within few lines. I will cheerfu1ly give it. I am u1alterably op- posed to compulsory education. It is con- trary to our free democratic and republic an form of institutions. It Is un-Amer- ican. It prevails in some European coun- tries which are governed by crowned heads and aristocratic nobles. The gen. eral citizenship of such countries is not equal to ours either In general intelli- gence or patriotism. Please publish these views. Hoping that I have sufficiently answered your query. am."
 Mrs. Thames, Chairman Educational Committee of the Woman's Federation: .tEight approve of a measure providing for compulsory education in Alabama. three indorse with reservations, one dis approves on account of our mixed popu- lation and two are not in favor of it.
 Tn Alabama the work of compulsory education is impeded by perplexing eco-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Personal and General.

The first of a weeks revival services will be begun at the Baptist church to- morrow when Rev. M. K. Thornton will preach on How to Promote a Revival" :" The services will continue every day dur ing the week, services being held morning g and evening.
 The demand for labor, which is scarce, will be made more intense by the open ing of the 720 coke ovens at Robertstown. The ovens will be supplied with coal from the Blue Creek mines and this will cause renewed activity in that district. The Tennessee company Is working a double shift on the repairs at No. fur mace and it Is yet rumored that the Little Belle furnace will be blown in.
 The mines at Kellerman will be put to work on the starting of the furnace at Holt. This will employ a large force of men. Altogether the outloNk in industrial circles is better than it has been in some time.
 Rev H. o. Hutchinson of Tuscaloosa will preach at the Presbyterian church to- morrow morning and in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Baird at Readers
 The stained glass windows for the new Presbyterian church have arrived and will be put up at once. Two of the windows are memorial.
 Dr. M c. Ragsdale will leave for Mont gomery Monday to attend the extra ses- sion of the legislature. He expressed himself as highly confident that the new county will be obtained. He will be &C., ,companied by his wife and two sons. A movement Is on foot to install an electric arcade on Second avenue and il Is thought that this will materfaIize in the near future.
 Mrs. F. Swenson left this morning for Cooks Springs. where she win spend two weeks. Mrs. Swenson has been visiting her sister. Mrs. c. IT. Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
LEADERS INDORSE IDEA OF
 COMPULSORY EDUCATION

Through education crime decreases, the standard of citizenship is raised and the child is better equipped to fight the bat ties of life. If every child can be reached the beneficial results to the state and individual would be beyond estimate. If the parent, through ignorance or selfish ness, Is unwilling to have his child re- ceive the education offered by the state, then the state by law should see that the child Is educated"
 J. Manley Foster: Since the state raises money by taxation to provide free educa- tion for it's children, upon the idea that education makes more efficient and better citizens, I maintain that it Is not only the right of the state, but it's duty, also, to compel children of school age to at tend school. This involves the correla- tive duty of the state to furnish to chill dren of indigent parents the necessary facilities, such as books, stationary, etc., and the ability of the state to supply ade- quate funds Is the only reasonable ques- tion which can be raised in reference to the present adoption of compulsory education as a state policy"
 Erwin Craighead, editor: T approve of universal education but fear the state is in no condition to assume heavier burden at present I, however, consider the agitation a good idea"
 B. M. Shackelford, Troy Normal: "I do not see how we can have compul-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
The Big Store

homie and social conditions. That these can be successfully met by wise and equit- able statutes seems certain.
 ''The Reynolds compulsory education bill provides practically for the elimina- tion of the negro; furthermore, the very fact that we have an zfien race in our midst is one of the most powerful argu- ments in favor of compulsory education, for upon the white race devolves the tasks of leadership, and to discourage this re- sponsibility efficiently it must be univer- sally and thoroughly trained
 Alabama Is spending close to S1 ,500, ,OOO every year upon her common schools; she has appropriated se7ooo annually for four years for the erection and repair of rural school buildings with the result that by January, 1909, 433 had been repaired and erected, and she leads the southern states in the number and efficiency of her nor nal schools that are filled with pros pective teachers.
 Even with these advantages we how ever admit frankly that the passage of a compulsory education law will necessi- tate sacrifice.
 But Alabama has never failed to make such in the past. Why should she hesi- tate now?
 sources she should have a brilliant future, but when efficiency and trained mind be- come the final tests, if she still possesses 14.s native white illiterates. leadership can never be hers.
 ''The need of universal education is inn perative. and the state cannot safely de- lay the inauguration of this work. The only safety of the state lies in the edu- cation of all the people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
LAST SURVIVOR
 OF THE ALABAMA
MAJ. J. H. ALLEN OF ANNISTON CLAIMS TO BE ONLY MAN LIVING WHO WAS MEMBER OF CREW OF CONFEDERATE VESSEL.

Anniston, July 24-(Special) Mai. J. H. Allen of this city is probably the only surviving member of the crew of the Ala bama which took part in the fatal con fiict with the Kearsarge at Cherbourg on June IS, 1884 This fact being brought out by the recent death in New York of Harry Redden and the claim of his son that MT. Redden was the only sur vivor up to the time of his death.
 In a recent issue of the New York Herald an interesting article appears in regard to Boatswain Redden and his de- scription of the battle between the rival vessels. Major Allen was sergeant steward on the vessel, and confirms the story of his fellow-seaman in regard to the unexploded shell which the Alabama sent against the adversary, the one shot which might have turned the tide of the conflict, the shell still being observable in a part of the Kearsarge kept at the Washington navy yard.
 Major Allen says that he was sent by Captain Semmes of the Alabama, in com pany with Master Mate Pullman, to notify the commander of the Kearsarge that the Alabama was sinking and that the men could fight no longer. He was or dered to return and assist In rescuing the men, and when the last man had drowned or had been rescued he was taken aboard B fishing smack in consideration of $10, his companion going aboard the Deer hound. Boatswain Redden was rescued by the Deerhound, vessel owned by John Lancaster.
 The surgeon of the Alabama was drown ed while trying to float on two boxes which had been tied together An Irish man who was on board fought brayely to the last, a piece of broken cannon being found in his grasp after life had departed from his body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
BESSEMER WINS
 FROM GRASSELLI SIugging Match Witnessed By
 1900 Spectators EITTS uAC TPAEIH HEATH
FITS HAS TRAGIC DEATH
We'll Known Man Caught in Elevator at Robertstown Furnace-Per- sonal and General News of
 Interest In Bessemer.

1 Bessemer, July 24-(Special.)-In ter rife slugging match Bessemer defeated Grasselli this afternoon by the score of 10 to 5. Neither pitcher was effective, but Fancher succeeded in keeping the hits scattered, hence the result. The crowd was the largest ever seen on local diamond, 1t being estimated that there were fully 1500 people on the grounds. The team from Grasseli came in a special car, bringing with them fully 200 rooters. The local boys had the band out to cheer enthusiastic fans.
 Grasselli drew blood in the first, when Edney hit for two bags to left field and scored a moment later on Parlxer's single past secord. Parker was out stealing second.
 Bessemer's runs came in spots. The local boys went down in one-two-three or der before the benders Of Lambert In the fourth, however, they caught onto his curves and scored three runs when Ran dle, first up, was walked; McEniry laid down a pretty bunt and beat 1t out. Ran de scored on Alexander's double to right, and both scored on Houston's two-base hit to center. Two more runs came in the sixth, when Griffenkamp singled to cen- ter, stole second, went to third on Hous- tons lnfield hit and scored on Trotter's long f1y-out. Houston scored on John ston's double to left.
 Grasselli made a second run in the sixth. In the seventh they scored three runs on four clean hits.
 The fireworks started in Bessemer's half of the seventh, when Randle, McEniry Alexander and Griffenkamp excessively doubled, scoring three runs. Two more came on an error, fielders choice and double by Craig. This left the score 10 to in the locals favor.
 Score by innings:
 Bessemer ....................... Oo0 5Uz o0'-lV Grasselli ........................ 100 O01 800 Q
 Batteries: Fancher and Trotter; Lam bert and Edney.
 Summary: Two-base hits, Edney, Per lxins, Alexander, Houston, Johnston, Ran dle, McEniry, Griffenkamp and Craig. Sac rifce hits, Craig and McEniry. Stolen bases, Griffenkamp, Alexander. Bases on balls, Fancher 2, Lambert l. Struck out, Fancher 8. Lambert 4 Hit by pitched ball, Fancher GA Hamilton). Passed ball. Trotter Time of game, 1:30. Umpire, Biesford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
For Lauderdae County Meets at Gen. ter Star.

Florence, July 24.-(Special. .)-Center Star IA miles from Florence, is the Mecca for many prominent Sunday school workers today and tomorrow, where the Lauderdale County Sunday School association is holding its an- nual convention. D. w. Sims, the state secretary, arrived tonight in Florence en route to the convention and tomor- row morning the president, James F. Koonce of Florence, and a number of delegates from this city will drive to Center Star.
 The following is the full programme: Saturday, II a. m.-Devotional exer- cises, Rev. W. s. Branham.
 Enrolment.
 Report of County President-James F. Koonce.
 Report of County secretary-A. A. Williams
 p. m, The Sunday School Teacher c. W. Parham.
 The Organized Glass;. F. Young. How to Prepare a Lesson-D. W. Sims.
 Parents Duty to Sunday Sch ool- Thomas Daugherty.
 Sunday, 9:30 a. m.-Devotional exer- cises
 Reports from district presidents.
 New Scholar Problems-Mrs. J. J. Douglass.
 Duty of Church Members to Sunday Schools. l.. Bradley.
 Teacher Training-E. Lynn.
 The Organized Sunday School Work and What It Is Doing; World wide View-D. W. Sims.
 1:S0 p. m., Pastors Duty to the Sun day School-Rev. W. s. Branham
 Relation of the Public School Teach CT to the Sunday Sch ool-H. c. War ren.
 How to Interest Adults in Sunday School-H. c. Gilbert.
 Palestine and Jerusalem-D. W Sims.
 Reports of committees, election of of- ficers, adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Sunday School Convention.

Decatur, July 24.-(Special.)- 1.-The Lime stone County Sunday School Convention. which is one of the largest Sunday school conventions in this part of the state, will hold their annual session at Elkmont on August 3rd and 4th. This promises to be one of the most enjoyable, as well as one of the most profitable meetings this body of Sunday school workers have ever held. During the two days session bas- ket dinners will be served on the grounds and a general good time is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Fits Killed by Elevator.

The body of H. B. Fitts, the machinist who was killed at Robertstown furnace yesterday, was sent to Decatur today. The untimely death of Mr. Fitts Is greatly deplored by his many friends, who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the widow and three little boys of the deceased. The manner of MT. Fitts' death was peculiar. He was in the elevator of No. furnace at Robertstown, and in going up pulled the rope of the elevator too hard, revers- ing it. The elevator dropped rapidly to the bottom, and then shot up. As 1t came up it struck MT. Fftts, who was overbal- anced, hurlng him 85 feet down the shaft. The body was horribly crushed and death resulted instantaneously. The funeral will be in Decatur tomorrow.