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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
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Funeral of Late W. A. r. Baothby.

TuheTSi OF Late w. -. n. o00tnpy.
The funeral OF the late Cok William
Appleton Rust Pooihby occurfed at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon at his for
lner home. 81 Elm street. The services
| We're conducted by the Rev& George
Dana Sanders OF the Unitarian So
ciety.
The floral tributes were exceptional
ly beautiful, arriving from every part
of New England and bearing witness
to the love and esteem in which he
was held by all who knew him. The
funeral was largely attended by Wa
terville associates and friends of the
deceased, together with many of his
friends from away. The interment was
at Pine Grove cemetery.
The bearers We're the men of his
Office, being Charles A. Allen, William
r. Campbell, Harold p. Hayden, and
Frank w. Alden.
There were six honorary bearers, all
past commanders of st. Omer Com
mandery, X r., of which Col. Boothby
himself was past commander. They
were DR.. F. c. Thayer, c. F. Johnson,
A. L. McFadden, JOHN Phillips, F. A.
Lovejoy and DR.. J. F. Hill.
LIE esteem III WHICH SOl. bOOIuDy
was held by his business associates
could not have been more strongly
shown than by the goodly numbers
who came from Out of the city to pay
their best respects to him. Among
those from away We're Judge James
Nichols of Hartford, Conn, president
of the National Fire ms. Co.; William
r. Rice of Boston, president of the
New England ms. Exchange and gen.
eral agent of the Scottish Union &.
National ms. Co; Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen E. Barton of Boston. Mr..
Barton being manager of the Boston
Office of Starlkweather & Shepley ms.
Agency, and also general agent of the
Michigan Commercial. Among other
Boston insurance men were w. H.
Lewis. special agent Of the National
Fire ms. Co., John g. Cornish, special
agent of the Springfield Fire & Ma
rine ms. Co., George Neiley, special
agent of the Royal ms. Co. Of Eng
land. A. NJ. Wood. special agent of the
Firemen's Fund ms. Co. Of California,
Thomas O'Brien of the Boston ms.
agency of O'Brien & Russell There
were also present Philip F. Turner of
Portland, special agent of the Ger
MANIA American Fire ms. Co., w. H.
wart of Portland, special agent of the
Phoenix ms. Co. of Hartford, George
E. Howard of Dover, special agent Of
the New England Underwriters and
the Capital of New Hampshire. The
Portland insurance men were also rep
resented by Thomas J. Little, Convers
r.. Leach and John r. Sherman, all
supervision of the deceased.
The following relatives Of the de-
ceased from away were present: Col
and Mrs. F. f. Boothby of Portland,
Frank II. Boothby Of Livermore, Cora
Boothby Fuller of North Turner and
Mary Ellen Beeman of South Paris
There was also present Miss Fanny B.
George of Danvers, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

navy. pensioner at $l2 per month: in
to the Homie, Is cents. Colson,
Charles W., late d Co.. 18th Me. Inf; a
pensioner at $l2 per month; indebtedness
to the Home. s1S.0S; Hayden, William H.,
late A Co.. 18th Mass. Inf. a pensioner at
$12 per month; pending sentence, 90 DAYS
labor without pay; Lathe. Charles E., late
L Co., list N. ii. Cav; pensioner at S12
per month: Indebtedness to the Home.
1888; McGarr, James, late U. S. navy.
S. A. w; a non-pensioner; indebtedness
to the Home. s4.44; Salvador, John t., late
G Co., 18th Me, and U. S. navy; a PEN
sioner at $l2 per month; Warner, Alexan-
DER late f Co.. Goth Mass. Inf; PEN
sioner at $50 per month.
BY order of
COLONEL JOHN T. RICHARDS.
Governor
Official: LINUS B. COMINS,
Adjutant and Inspector
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Ladies' Aid Christmas Sale.

The annual Christmas sale by the
Ladies' Aid of the Highland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church was held
Saturday afternoon and evening in G..
A., R. hall and was very successful. All
Of the fancy and useful articles. and
thesdlsplay was never better, were dis
posed of. The supper was as fine as
the ladies usually serve and was we'll
patronized. In all the ladies' cleared
over $50. The following ladies were
in charge at the various tables:
Fancy artieies-Mrs +. C. Moore.
Mrs. +. S. Smith, Mrs. F.. S. Thorne,
Mrs. Howard Smith.
Candy table-Mrs. E. c. Dill, Mrs.
W. Q. Cobb. Mrs Frank Lawrence.
Aprons-Mrs. Holt. Mrs. Ed Harri-
man. Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mrs. Rog-
ers
HahdkerchiefsL Mrs c. E. Mears,
Mrs. Blanche Drawn.
Bag table Mrs. Benjamin Smith.
Soap tab1e-Mrs Newell Reed, Mrs.
Ralph Trott.
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FurIouqhs Granted.

The following were granted Burroughs
Saturday.
James Donnelly Providence, r. l.; Ed
ward 3. Corey, Providence, r. L.; Charles
Butterfly, Providence, r. L.; David Will
son. Mendon, Mass; David McCrea,
Vanceboro; Dennis Casey. Rochester,, N.
H.; Patrick ]. Carroll. Lewiston; Elias
E. Weber, Skowhegan; Henry H. Turner
Orange, Mass; James McGetrick, War
renham. Pa: James Peters. Berwick
Richard f. Mathison, Rockport, Mass
Robert Ackridge, Danbury, CT; Cornelius
Creedon, Salem, Mass. Charles p. Pres
ton, Bangor; William Roberts, Salem,
Mass; Oscar Paget. New York, N Y;
Timothy Quinn, Marlboro. Mass: George
II. Flagg, Haverhill. Mass; William J..
Johnson, Providence r. ].
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FOR PASSING FORGED CHECK.
George c. Roberts Under Arrest on
That Charge at WaterviIle.

George c. Roberts of Bangor is at the
police station here awaiting a hearing on
the charge of cashing check at the Ii
comic National Bank of this city to which
the name of W. r. Pattangall had been
forged. Roberts was arrested in Bangor
Saturday and brought to this city this af-
ternoon by City Marshal Harrington.
Another check for s1OO, bearing Mr.. Pat
tangall's signature, was cashed about the
same time as the one for $12O and said to
have been written by the same hand, al
though the warrant charges Roberts with
passing but one. Names used on the
checks in addition to that of Mr.. Pattan-
gall led him to suspect Roberts and the
bank caused the warrant to be issued for
his arrest.
He denies all knowledge of the affair
Roberts is also known as George c. Will
liams and was involved in the pool box
case at the Topsham fair last fall, sue
ceeding in clearing himself from the
charges brought against him at that time
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Sacred Concert and Service.

The second sacred concert and service
was held yesterday and was well at
tended. The music by the orchestra was
excellent and the vocal solos by Frank
Baker were much enjoyed. Rev. J. X.
Clifford read the Scripture lesson and
offered prayer. Rev. H. l.. Clarke de-
livered the sermon, taking his text
from Matthew iX:9. Capt Bivans of the
Salvation Army, under whose aus
pices the services are being conducted,
is making a worthy effort to supply
dinners for 100 women and children on
Christmas day. He is also planning TO
have a tree for the children.
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Morang.Fish.

a pretty wedding was solemnized
shortly after O'Clock Sunday after
noon at the Methodist parsonage on
highland avenue, when Rev. J. r.
Chnord united in marriage Eugene
Morang and Miss Ruth Louise Fish,
goth of Randolph. The double ring
was used. The bride, who is
Me daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
fsh- OF Randolph. was dressed in a
pretty blue travelling gown. The
tllqsSroom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
.assen 4. Morang, Of Chelsea. He is
Improved in one, of the local shoe fac
mas ss' MI. and Mrs. Morang Will
nc .ahs their home for the present with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Funeral, Of Late Albert Mcfarland.

The funeral of the late Albert McFar-
land took place from the Methodist
church yesterday afternoon and was very
largely attended. Rev. H. L. Nichols,
pastor of the church, officiated and MS
remarks concerning the life and character
of the deceased and his special reference
to his Christian resignation during the
seven long years of his suffering were
very tenderly expressed. The floral OFFER
ings from his comrades and friends were
very pretty. John B. Hubbard Post acted
as guard of honor. The pail bearers were
Hiram L. Grindell. d. c. Nye, Reuben
Wentworth and isaac Meader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
RICH reward
Will Be Paid Parr for Dis
covering Sugar Frauds
Original EnformeT, Who Gave
The First Report.
Discovered Steel Spring by Which
The Offenders Were Caught.

| New York, Dec. 19.-William Loeb,
Jr.. collector of the port of New York,
has approved tile claim to moiety by
Richard Parr. the deputy collector and
original informer in the sugar frauds,
on the 50, 1885, 1856 paid into the United
States treasury by the American Sugar
Refining Co., lis restitution for duties
eIadtd by under-weighing. '"'.
| According to the statutes regulating
such awards, Parr will receive mot
exceeding in amount one-half of the
net proceeds" which will mean in this
case, if the claim is approved by the
treasury department, approximately
$1000,G00.
Mr.. Loeb approved the claim only af-
ter u thorough investigation by Harri-
son Osborne solicitor of the customs.
He has held that the claim was valid
in that Parr. on Nov. 20, 1907, discov-
cred a steel spring which was used by
the company's checkers to influence
the weight of draughts of sugar adj
versely. This laid hare the scheme to
defraud, and it was due to the evidence
obtained as the consequence of the
events Of Nov. 20 that the jury in the
civil suit against the company last
spring returned verdict of guilty,
which was followed by the payment Of
the penalty S155,4S6 and the restitution
of 100000 afterwards.
Mr.. Loeb could not be seen tonight.
1t was said at his house that he. had
retired early and would not be dis
turbed.
Parr is not the only claimant for the
award He has had a serious rival in
Edwin l. Anderson, another customs
emplOye, but the inference is that Parr
will win. for the treasury department
has ratified practically every move Of
Mr. Loeb in tile vast sugar scandals.
There is some conflict of statutes con-
corning payments of this check but it
is said that in any event Parr will re-
ceive 80 per cent. of the amount named,
or approximately 100000
| Parr was seen at his home tonight
and confirmed the report that Mr.. Os-
borne acted favorahly on his claim and
that Mr.. Loeb ratified the decision. II
do not know exactly how much l Will
receive" said Parr. I'm exceptional
cases the government awards 90 per
cent. but more usually 30 or 80. All the
other claims were before the sollcltor
Out the TACT tnat HIlie '""" "pieA
speaks for itself"
"Moiety" as used in connection with
the claim denotes part or portion OF.
as the definition of the word indicates
The statutes prescribe:
That whenever any officer of the GUS
toms or other person shall detect and
seize goods or merchandise, in the act
of being smuggled, or which have
been smuggled, he shall be entitled to
such conversation therefor as the Sec
rotary of the treasury shall award"
It was largely upon PARIS evidence
as the discoverer of the steel spring
that five former employees of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co. were convict
ed here last week. At present he has
charge of the weighing department or
the customs service here.
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Luther n. Dey.

The death of Luther II. Dey occurred
very suddenly in the hospital Friday
evening only being ill about two hours.
Mr. Dey came to the Home July I, 1903
from Newark, N. j., and was member
of the Home guard force. A short time
ago he was promoted to corporal in
charge of the guard house, which position
he held when he was stricken and taken
to the hospital He was man we'll liken
by all who knew him and held the respect
of all. He enlisted in Co. H, 18th N. j..
Aug. "a, 1863, and was mustered out at st
Louis March %, 1864. A daughter, Miss
Lillian Dey of Newark, and widow
Mrs. Margaret A. Dey of Brooklyn, sur
yiVe
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A New Departure.

the First Universalist church yesterday
morning, instead of having elaborate
Christmas exercises Of any kind or the
exchange of presents, acting upon the
suggestion Of the pastor made several
weeks ago the children brought their gifts
- the way of pennies and larger sums
as donations to be handed to the w. c.
T. U. to assist in providing Christmas din
ners for the worthy poor All the schol-
'arsS were happy in their little efforts. The
pastor gave to each scholar a simple
but neat Christmas card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

half pints of whiskey. The goods were
hid under the corn factory on the west
side of the stream just above the Cop
secook MILL Officer Locke saw g team
drive up there Friday night and the
driver put the barrel under the shop.
Saturday morning with Constable
Burns he went up and seized the bar
rel. There were. no labels or marks on
the barrel to show to whom it belonged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
A Christmas Coupon Ticket.

~ .y ooy Or girl presenting the
~ y coupon issued in this paper
a ~ .ne Coliseum management will be
~ uvl',Ited to the matinee at ? o'clock
s T.suiesday afternoon, Dec. %. This will
s ~ me little ones an opportunity to
NJ sne show at the Coliseum free.
.ney nave only to secure coupon
a me kennebec Journal. No extra
enarge to the little ones. Simply bring
.Soupon. Watch the Journal for the
49, limit =. n1t1I.a ~. .a.... -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Funeral Of Late Edwin w. Trask.

The funeral of the late Edwin w.
Trask was held at 10 o'clock Sunday
forenoon from the Methodist church,
Randolph, Rev. r. c. Jones officiating.
Selections were sung by a quartet con-
sistfng of Messrs. Trafton. Moody,
Anderson and Church. The bearers
were from the United Order Of the
Golden Cross, Gardiner Lodge of Odd
Fellows and the church. The inter-
ment was at Kings Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20
Louis Meruel.

The death of Louis Mergel occurred in
the hospital Friday night of chronic
cystitis. Mr. Mergel was born in Ger
many about 20 years ago but lived in New
York City for several years. He enlisted
in Co. D, 39th N. Y. Inf, May :, 1861, and
served until June "a, 1864. He was admit
ted to this Home from New York May IL,
1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Rev. L. +. Mckinney was last even
ing reported as being much improved.
At first it was thought that pneumonia
had developed. but the physician in
care of Mr.. Mckinney believes that
he has broken it UP. Mr. Mckinney
has had a severe cold for several
weeks and Friday evening after his
return from Portland he was much
worse. No services were held at the
Unversalist church Sunday owing to
his illness.
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Funera, Of Late William sweetIand.

The funeral of the late William
Sweetland was held at o'clock Sun
day afternoon from his late residence
on Highland avenue. Rev. J. r. Cliff
ford ofIiciated. The bearers were
Messrs. Pray, Greenleaf, Gray and
Kirnball. from Dirigo Lodge, A. O. U.
w. OF which he was a member. The
interment was at Oak Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Saturday afternoon the preliminaries
for the Murray prize debate were held
in the chapel. The question was Re
solved, That the United States Should
Adopt System of Shipping Sub
sides" The following We're the speak
ers: Negative. John A. Tidd; affirma-
tive, Clarence N. Fogg; negative, Isaac
Higgenbotham; affirmative, Henry B.
Moor; negative. Harry w Kidder; ar
firmative, William c. Ramsden; Mega
tive, Donald w. Ellis; affirmative. Ell
mer r. Bowker; negative, Harold F.
Dow; affirmative, Guy w. Vail; mega
tive. MILFORD g. Chapman: Affirmative
Frederick A. Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Oliver Splitter, the. Williamsburg
dock superintendent, and the four
checkers found guilty Friday night or
conspiracy to defraud the government
by underweighing sugar imported by
the American Sugar Refining Co., were
not sentenced Saturday at New YORK.
They are to remain free under bail I'M
til Jan. s, when arguments for new
trial will be made. Spitzer's bail was
raised from $4,000 to $4,000. and that
Of the others was continued at $2500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The Maine Central painting crew, Ma
than L. Niles foreman, has been laid off
for the winter season. Besides the fore
man, two others of the crew whose
homes are in this city are at home with
their families. They are Fred A. Niles
and Sylvester C. Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

General Orders
No. 81
Pursuant to directions received from the
president of the board Of managers, Ma
tional Home for d. V. S., dated Dec. 10,
1909, the following named members are
hereby dropped from the rolls:
I. For having failed to renew their fur
loughs for period of more than 60 con-
secutive days: Douglass, Stephen A, late
M Co., 9th Mass. Inf, 8. A. W.; nom
pensioner. Carey, John, late 9th Co., Me-,
Unassigned; non-pensionar.
; II. For havings absentee sthemsslyes
wfth4A RasS aniisaema Mlng their HhpSrs.
while SO absent, Billings. Joseph E.: late
B Co. 44th Mass Inf; pensioner at s12
per month. Clancy. Charles, late U. 5.
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Union Services.

The union services in which the various
Protestant churches of the city have
joined on the Sunday evenings in Decem-
Der, win for the remainder of the month
be held on Wednesday evenings. Next
Wednesday the service will be held in the
chapel of the First Baptist church at 40
p NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Letters for the following persons are
advertised at the Home postffice for the
week ending Dec Is: Mr. Bottles, John
Curran, Fritz Faber, Samuel Ferry, Sam
uel Greene. Thomas H. Knowles. Aaron
W. Morgan. John w. Murray, John Fl.
Nourse, Lanty ONeil, George X. Parks,
John Peter Sauer and John Silvador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

w. II. Niles of Niles Bros, lverymen.
in alighting from a wagon last Friday met
met with a peculiar mishap whereby his
left knee was badly sprained. He is
confined to his home suffering great pain
and may not have the use Of his leg
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The remains of the late Lewis e. Kauf-
fer were received in this city on the
noon train Saturday from Lewiston for
burial in the City cemetery. Deceased
had lived in Hallowell many years ago
and was we'll remembered by many Of the
older residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The regular meeting and electlon OF
officers of Auxiliary NO. IL, sons OF
VETERANS, will be held at G. A. X. hall,
"Wednesday evening, Dec. %. social
Ess,will follow the meeting and all Sons
of Veterans, accompanied by ladies,
/ are invited. Ladies are requested to
bring cake, as refreshments of ice
cream and cake will be served.
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The Kinderhook Primary

The Undertook Primary school,
Randolph, Miss Bessie Collins nelo
Christmas tree exercises Friday after
noon on the last day of the term. Inc
children sang and gave recitations ana
many Of their parents were present
to enjoy the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The amusements for the Home Opera
house this week are: Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings, moving pictures with vau-
deyille. Wednesday evening, Buster
Brown" and his company of entertainers
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LOCAL NOTICE.

Found-A wallet containing sum of
money. The owner can have it by
proving property. Call at Thomas
McLaughlin's, III Water street
dec20d1t
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Consignments of tea filing $4,000
chests and half-chests were brought
TO Boston, Saturday by'd the British
steamship Atholl, from the Orient The
shipment weighed about 2,oOo,Oeo
hounds. making one OF the largest Tea
.eargces that ever entered the port, and
is worth about $500. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Quite a number of the townspeople Wis
tied Lake Cobbosseecontee yesterday.
some to look after matters around their
cottages, others to enjoy the skating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Charles II. Doe of Vassalboro is on
visit to his daughter, Mrs. W. II. Niles.
No II Union street. Mrs. Niles also has
for her guest Miss Frances Kidder of
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The Sons of Veterans will hold their
regular meeting this evening and a full
attendance is requested. The inspection
officers will pay a visit to the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

% The recently former Portuguese cab
met! presented it's resignation to King
.Mantfel Saturday. 1t was formed on
May f1last. The premier and minister
of the interior was Senior Wenceslo
da 4 ina 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Mrs. Laura johnson Of Cape Eliza
beth is visiting her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. f. Fuller of West Gardiner
she will remain over Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Miss Pauline Lowell of Bangor Is in
town to pass the Christmas season with
her grandfather, William ]. BOdwell, 2
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

The No Name Club of Randolph has
adjourned meetings until after CHRIST
mas when the club will meet VIII
Mrs. Cora Bushby on the evening Oh
Ian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

For Sale-Christmas trees-all prices
Delivered at your home. Hamilton
Turner, Hallowell. Telephone II.
dec20-22-24d
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n The, Central Labor Union will hold a
big, Whist party at it's hall over
PeaYs;ys's store Tuesday evening g
which all are invited. Two turkeys are
offered as prizes.
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A Long List Of FuT|oughs
Granted Last Saturday.
G. A. R. Post Meeting Tonight
0pera House Attractions.

Cutler Post, No. As, G. A. r., will hold
it's regular meeting tonight and all menu
bers are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-20

Have you called at +. B. Woods and
found out how much money can be saved
by buying of him?
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William Engel was born in Germany in
1880 and came to this country and to Ban
COR in 1866, beginning life here as dealer
in dry goods and small wares, travelling
through the rural districts. Later he be-
came associated with large wholesale
drv goods house in Bangor and after sew
eral successful years in that business be-
came interested in timberlands and the
manufacture of lumber, in which enter
nrise he accumulated large fortune. He
owned large tracts of timberlands in
Maine and New Brunswick and operated
two mills on the Penobscot, being at one
time the largest shipper of lumber on the
Penobscot and employing in his various
enterprises 1900 men.
He was mayor of Bangor in 1902 ana hao
served in both branches Of the Leglsia-
ture. He stumped the Northwest Tor NC
Kinley in 1896 and was, at the time MS
health failed several years ago, in line
for the nomination for Congress in the
Fourth District.
A widow and one daughter survive.