Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-08

ODDOSltc tlic IL1lS lie I1dll, "iiiNhi Wa ~
converted into d synagogue, a night
school and residence for the rabbi.
James Fl, Simpson of MachiaS is q
member of the New England Oarsmen
Association and the sole survivor of
the Quoddy Ripple Crew, who pulled
the ever victorious "Victoria," in many
a hot contest.
The season seems to be an unusual
one in many ways. From Bath comes
word that Seth o. Rogers enjoyed de-
licious green peas from his garden on
October 2. Some years ago Mr.. Rog-
ers had peas, corn and beans on Oct.
49,
Henry w. Norcross of Greeilville is
one of the veteran stage drivers of the
State From 1914 to 1860 he drove the
stage, carrying the mail from Bangor,
Me-, to Monson, Me. Then for period
of seven years he carried mail and pas
sengcrs between the towns of Newport
and Dexter, Me. From 1867 to 1870 he
drove the stage from Dexter to Green
vile, Me, and back. He has never
held public office. Since he became a
citizen OF Greenville, eight years ago,
Mr.. NorcroSs has enjoyed excellent
health. He ascribes his age, Sc years,
to descent from long-lived ancestors
and to the fact that he has taken good
care of his healh.
Aroostook Republican: The Bangor
papers are quite elated over the fact
that their city has doubled in valuation
in the last fifteen years-and perhaps it
is we'll they should. If the citizens of
| Bangor feel proud that their city has
doubled in valuation in the past fifteen
years, how much more pleased and
elated ought the residents of Caribou
| to feel when they realize that our town
has increased in valuation during the
same period, nearly five fold being rat
ed at 1894 S77 in 1884 What will it's
valuation be in fifteen more years?
Mrs. Cal Elwell, wife of Capt. IGlwell.
who lives near Belfast, has passed
| through what few women could eXper-
fence and live. When on their we'd
ding trip from her home in Australia
| to New York, Capt. Elwell and his
| bride were twice shpwrecked, drifting
| ten days in an open beat in the South
| Sea, and were marooned for several
months in the South Sea islands among
| the hcad-hunting tribes of cannibals.
| While in the open boat, the little bride
| formerly an opera singer in Australia
lnnt tho frn,,, pninU mad in tho
hot sun by singing to them and telling
| them amusing experiences of her stage
| life. She was the only woman present,
| and it is said that her bravery in heS
| woman's way saved the situation. Capt.
| EIwell is now engaged in writing a
book of adventure on his life at sea.
Rockland Courier GaZette.-When
| Mrs. A. H. Timer returned from a
| Portland visit q few days ago she
| brought a package of peanuts which
was entrusted to her by Mrs. M. A.
| Achorn of Portland. The peanuts were
purchased from Rebecca Ludwig. who
sold them in the postoffice corridor in
| 1854 in payment of an election bet after
| the defeat of Hon. James G. Blaine for
| the pTeSluenCy.
The Bath Iron Works has won anoth-
| er signal victory. The torpedo boat
| destroyer Reid has attained a speed of
34,54S knots an hour. facter than the
Flusser and faster than any other ship
| of the class afoat
| 0rA 1i,,n,
that the Hollingsworth & Whitney pulp
mill will be converted into an electric
power station. The power generated
on the pulp mill dam will thus be avail
able for the large mills situated on the
| other privileges. The change is in line
| with the progress in hydro electric de-
| velopment.
| Maine Baptists have come out strong
ly in favor of more peaceful Sabbath
and back up their resolutions with
| cash That looks like business.
| The 1909 drive on the Kennebec is
conn leted and 95,0O0,O0O feet has been
| foated. Estimates that the cut for the
coming winter will be over 100000, 600
| feet are heard on every hand.
|
| Tired Mothers.
| It's hard work to take care of chill
dren and to cook, sweep, wash, sew
and mend besides.
1t makes a shop of the home--a
shop, too, where sixteen hours make
day and yet there is much working
| overtime
/ Hoods Sarsaparilla helps tired
mothers in many ways--it refreshes
the blood, improves the appetite, and
assures restful sleep.