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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
GLEASON SILVER.
Harold A. Gleason and Helen L. Silver
Married at Silver Mills.

Dexter, Me-, July 8.-(SpeciaD.---
Harold Augustus Gleason of Arlington.
Mass, and Miss Helen Louise Silver
of Silver Mills were united in marriage
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of the brides father, Charles B.
Silver, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. James G. Fisher of Rumford,
formerly pastor of the Congregational
church of this town. The ceremony
took place in a little grove, near the
Silver residence. Much care had been
taken in the decoration of the pretty
little grove with the result that it was
an ideal and beautiful spot for the
wedding About so guests and the
relatives of the contracting parties
witnessed the ceremony. William
Gleason, brother Of the groom acted
as best man while the maid of honor
was Miss Ethel Silver, a sister of the
bride. The wedding march was play
ed by Harold ]. crosby of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs Gleason left Immediate
ly after the ceremony for Sebec lake,
where they will pass a few days before
going to Arlington, Mass, where the
groom is engaged in the clothing bust
ness and where they will reside in the
future. They We're the recipients OF
many beautiful and useful presents
from scores of friends in this and other
states. Mrs. Gleason is a graduate OF
the Dexter High school and for sever
al years has held a position in New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING.
Little Damage, Though Excitement If
Plenty Is Caused. D..

The lightning during the heavy thun-
der shower of Thursday afternoon
struck in a number of places in and
around Gardiner but very little dam
age was done.
A tree on High street, opposite Au-
tumn street was struck making it i'm
rerative to have the tree removed.
The rods which keep the snow back
in winter on the building occupied by
H. II. Ring & Son at 1926 Water street
were struck and fell crashing to the
pavements, but luckily no one was i'll
jurcd.
The wires on the outside of Fred H.
Cummings store on the Randolph end
of the bridge were struck and run in
side the store. gripping every one of
hsi dozen lights. He has since had
some repaired. but the others will not
be attended to until this morning.
Fred Trafton's daughter of West
Gardiner was in the city Thursday
evening and reported that lightning
struck her fathers barn but that very
little damage was done.
1t was also reported that lightning
struck IN two places in South Gardiner
but in both instances no damage re-
suited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
BOYS IN TROUBLE.
Youthful Quartet Accused of Stealing
So from Grocery Store.

Four small boys We're taken in hand
Thursday evening by City Marshal An
drewS and Constable Burns for the al
legged larceny of SO from Mrs Stevens.
who conducts small grocery store or
Spring street 1t seems that in the af-
t.rnoon the four boys were together
and the two largest boys went into the
store while the two smaller boys wait
ed OH the sidewalk. The boys that
went, told Mrs. Stevens that one of
her neighbors was i'll and wanted her
at once. Mrs. Stevens locked her front
door. but in her haste left the rear
door open and it was through the rear
door that the boys went into the
store and took the money after Mrs
Stevens had left. Mrs. Stevens mott
fled the police and early last evening
toe boys was located together in the
Johnson Opera house. They were TAX
en- 70 the police station where they
confessed $3.50 being found in their
pockets. The boys gave their ages as
I. s. and u. The boys and their
parents and Mrs. Stevens have been
notified to appear in court this Friday
morning when the matter will be gone
over again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
At Portland Inspected by Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Norton.

Portland, Me-, July S.-Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Charles d.
Norton of Chicago. who came here late
last night on the revenue cutter An
droscoggin, came ashore today for an
inspection OF government buildings
and the new federal court house being
erected. The cutter sailed shortly af-
ter noon and was expected to proceed
to Gloucester tonight 1t was first re-
ported that Secretary McVeagh was a
passenger on the cutter. but it devel-
oped that he went to his summer home
at Dublin, N. H., instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Yesterdays Fire Alarm.

Mrs. Fred Bredoe, who lives in one
of the upper tenements in fonr-tene-
ment house at 9S and 100 Mechanic
street, discovered fire in the tenement
below her occupied by Fred Titus and
family at $50 o'clock Thursday after
noon and had an alarm sounded.
The department made a quick rur
and IN short time the "all out" sig
nal was sounded. The fire caught in the
bedroom occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ii
tus daughter. but no cause can be
ascertained. The Titus family was alb
sent at the time of the fire. The dam
age will amount tC about $50. No In
surance was carried by Mr.. Titus or
his personal property.
The house is owned by Charles John
son of Brcckton. Mass. and occupied
by George Smith, Peter Chevenal. Fred
Titus and Fred Bredoe and families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
CLARK WOODBURY..
Well-known Dexter Man and Dover
Girl are United in Marriage.

Atkinson, Me, July S.-(SpeciaD.-
Lloyd Clark. son of Mr.. and Mrs. john
T. Clark of this town and Miss Helen
Woodbury. of Dover were united in
marriage yesterday afternoon at the
home of the groom's parents by Rev.
Francis H. Pratt. pastor of the Peoples
Baptist church OF Dover. The best man
was John j. Caswell of Dexter and the
bride was attended by Miss Lena Gray
of Dover as maid of honor The cere-
mony was witnessed by the close rels =
tives of the bride and groom as well AS
by few friends. After a short honey :
moon passed at Bar Harbor Mr. and
Mrs. Clark will reside in Boston where
Mr.. Clark has a responsible position
with Aldrich & Smith, confectioners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
WEST GARDINER.

HIGHLAND AVENUE-F. E. Wake
ficlG has commenced haying and is as
sisted in his work by Charles Goodwin,
Charles Lilly and Irwin H. Hunt.
H. H. Hunt is at work in Togus.
The Cambridge Rod and Gun Club
will arrive the latter part of July and
occupy the F. f. Wakefield cottage at
Lake Cobbosseecontee.
George Huntington visited his uncle,
John w. Curtis, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Will A. Blaisdell visit
ed Mrs. Blaisdelrs aunt, Mrs. AroIine
Hopkins. HallOwell, last Monday
Mrs. Clara r. McNear and daugh-
ters, Madeleine and Margaret, and son
St Elmo of Salem street, Maplewoo6,
Mass, formerly of this place. have gene
to visit ler parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Egg
bert Card. in Gaspereaux, Kings coun-
ty. Nova Scotia.
Fred Hunt is working in Togus.
Mrs. I.ovisa J. Brann is stopping for
a few days with her daughter Mrs.
Lcnora ]. Richards.
John w. Curtis sold valuable
horse last week to East Pittston par
ties.
Herbert II. Hannaford has contract
to cut the hay on Mrs Jere Swift's
place. He will be assisted in the work
by Charles Swift
F. f. Wakefield entertained a par
ty of neighbors and friends at his
cottage on Lake Cobbosseecontee the
Fourth.
Thomas F. Curtis of SS Highland av-
enuc, Gardiner, is assisting his BROTH
er, Clarence A. Curtis. in haying.
Dexter Jones and Stephen Wheeler
passed the Fourth at Lake Cobbossee-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Geo. G. Hall of Somerville, Mass. who
has been the guest of Elmer c. Douglass
for the past week. returned to. his home
yesterday. Mr.. Hall was formerly of Hal
lowell, a graduate of the English CLASH
ca! school of this city. He learned the
printers trade in the Register office and
for a time worked for the Kennebec Jour
nal He is now linotype operator on
the Boston Post. His recent visit is the
first Mr. Hall has made to his old home
in IA years and then it was when he came
to the burial of his mother. He was
welcomed by many old friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
RANKIN MAY DIE.
Man Who Attacked Housekeeper a
kennebunkport in Serious Condition,

Kennebunkport. Me-, July S.-Neithel
Fred Rankin, who while temporari,y
deranged and suffering with the deh-
sion that thieves were trying to rob
his home late last night dubbed his
housekeeper into Inconsistencies. nor
| Mrs. Della Littlefield, his housekeeper
will die from their injuries. Rankin,
who was taken to the Weber hospital
at Biddeford with three fingers shot off
and cuts about the head, inflicted eth
er by himself or by Mrs. Littlefield in
selt-defence, was reported as likely to
recover. while his victim was suffering
from bruises and slight cuts received
from Kitchen knife but in no particu-
lar danger
RANKIN had chased his housekecper
out onto the sidewalk, where she was
struggling with him when he was over
powered by William Fits. Wesley
Jackson and Walter Jackson. He is
SIX feet four inches in height and a
powerful man. Rankin is a widower.
aged ~. Mrs. Littlefeld is over 10.
RANKIN had kept his doors locked Sc
curelv at al times, it is said, and fire.
quently complained to his employers
tnat those fellows are trying to break
into my house and steal''
Later at the hospital it was stated
that Rankin was suffering with con-
cassion of the brain and blood poison
ing vas feared. The officials were
doubtful about his recovery. There
were seven scalp wounds, evidently
made by blunt instrument, and a
long cut on the back of the head be-
SIDES the injuries to the hand from
which a teaspoonful of dirt and gravel
was removed.
A revolver, shot gun and lamp were
used in the battle. The revolver was
covered with blood and hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

at the staging and in some way. a
piece of stay-lath broke open the old
wound so that when he was pulled from
the river, it was necessary to have the
services of a physician. Upon ex-
animation, the physician found two
pieces of old bone. which had been
causing him trouble during all of thu
years since the war Mr.. Horne when
he recalls his fall. considers it rather
a lucky fall instead of an unlucky one.
During his short stay in the city, Mr..
Horne was made a member of Heath
Post, G. A. R.. and the comrades were
glad to have him among them again
even though for so short a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

News was received at Ell Paso, Tex.
Tuesday that the supreme court of the
state of San Luis Potosi Mexico, has
been confirmed the death sentence of
Dario Gonzales millionaire, who was
convicted of the murder of his brother
1n-law. Manuel Iturre. the wealthy son
of an American. In addition to con-
nrming the death penalty, the court
has issued decree requiring Gonzales
to pay to the widow of the man he
murdered the sum Of s2O0,O00 The
prominence, popularity and wealth of
Gonzales was relied upon to secure for
him lighter sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
Schedule Announced by Committee on
Transportation.

Department Commander A w. Nc
Causlanh of the Maine G.. A. r. of Gar
diner has received the printed matter
in relation to the official tour to the
Ard annual encamDment of the Grand
Army of the Republic to be held at
Salt Lake City, Utah. August to IA.
Copies may re received upon applica
ton to Mr.. McCausland or any of the
members of Heath Post. The commit
tee on transportation, E. c. Miliken,
Ray P. Eaton and John w. F. johnson
appointed by Department Commander
McCausland have announced the fol-
lowing schc 'ule:
Wednesday. August 4th Leave Port
land A. NJ. via Main Central, Noun
tair Division. Passengers from points
as far east as Waterville can take
morning train and join at Portland
same morning. Passengers from points
east of Watervi!lc should come in on
night train or spend night in Portland
Daylight ride through the White Noun
tairs. Dinner at Fabyans and supper
at Morrisviile. Arrive East Swanton
about 8 P. NJ, where we join the other
departments, making a special train
through to Salt Lake City. Leave East
Swanton SIS P. NJ, and Montreal at
1890 P. NJ. The first days journey is
through one of the most beautiful sec
tons of New England but as it is ia
miliar no special comment is necessary.
Thursday. August 5th: Leave Toronto
at 500 \. NJ. after short stop. About
noon n" trIi, dives under the river
IT Sarria through the new electric
lighted :unncl. and energies in the
States" and Port Huron. Most of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
WALDO
PALE RMO.

CENTER-'The Palermo Telephone
Co las recently installed two new
phones, one in the home of E. r. Cain
Palermo Center and one for Rev. f.
T.. Morse at Cars Corner.
Frank Bradstreet and A. Y. Scates
of East Palermo are cutting the hay
on the Augustus Benner farm, Paler-
mo Center.
w. 5. Jones of Augusta recently Wis
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Jones, Palermo Center
w. w. Turner was at North vassal-
boro on business Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

City Marshal Andrews and force will
in the future prosecute all persons
lettering on the bridge. whether on the
Gardner or Randolph ends. He is
causing signs to be printed which will
be placed in prominent places along
the bridge in the next few days. Few
persons are aware that there is an or
dinance prohibiting lettering or ioafing
on the bridge but there is nevertheless
and the police department intend to
put a stop to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

William n Horne of Spokane
Washington left Gardiner Thursday for
home. This is the first time for 40
years that Mr.. Horne has visited his
native town. Mr.. Horne, it will be re-
membered was member of old Co.
c. Sd Maine Regiment. during the Civil
War and was discharged on account
of wounds received to one of his legs
Year after year at the close of the
war. Mr. Horne would be troubled with
his leg. He worked at his trade ~ thu
West as bridge builder and while on
one of these jobs. he fell distance nj
some 5S feet into the river below. He
broke his fall somewhat by clutehns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Band Concert at New Mills.

The band concert given at New Mills
Thursday evening was largely attend
ed and the following program was well
given:
Grand March. Dawn of Liberty"
Marshall; Intermezzo, "Karama," Vivi-
ar Grey: March. ''Kensington.' Walter
Lewis: Schottische. Riding in the
Glen" Robinson: March. impetus" c.
Carl: Waltz Dream of Pleasure.
Ramsdell: March, 1.-THE Adventurer."
RamSilell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Holt-Harrjman,

Ernest GlenwOOd Holt of Gardiner
and Miss Mildred NJ. Hartman OF
Randolph were united in marriage
Thursday evening by Rev c. E. Jones
pastor of the Randolph M. E. church
at the home of the brides parents or
Water street Miss Hartman is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T.. Har-
riman and is well known in Randolph
and Gardiner. Mr.. Holt is the son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Holt and is en-
ployed by the South Gardiner Lumber
Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The small son of Charles Pottle ot
Mt Vernon street received a bad fall
Thursday evening. The youngster fell
the entire length of flight of stairs
and as a result only received a few
bumps. Persons falling down flight
of stairs do not usually come out OF
i. 50 lucky. In order to determine
whether or not the fall had injured the
youngstcr a physician was called. who
looked him over and pronounced that
he would be as well as ever in a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mary di Maggie, the 17-yearold girl who
was horribly burned at Westerly, r. 1.
Monday when her skirts caught fire from
a small gas plate set on the floor, died
Wednesday morning without regaining
consciousness.
BY a decision in the United States court
of appeals at Cincinnati Wednesday the
Wabash Railway will be compelled to pay
s9OO, O00 which is the amount of the prin-
ciral and compound interest on $15O,OOO of
| bonds issued by the road in 1870 and
bought by Henry L. Compton.
Orders were sent Wednesday from
the department of commerce and la
Dor to Commissioner Williams of the
Ellis Island immigration station at
New York to release from custody
Gyula Rudnyansky, a Hungarian poet
ard journalist.
Arthur White. manager of the Char
lottesville, Va. branch of Price & Co,
Baltimore stock brokers, committed
suicide at Charlottesville Wednesday
by shooting. Health and business trou-
bles are believed to have been the
cause.
Mstaking his little son Herbert. six
years old. for burglar. Fred Klopp early
Wednesday at Gallon, Ohio, shot and
killed the boy. The boy was walking in
his sleep. Tearing a noise downstairs
klopp obtained his shotgun and fired four
shots at the figure he saw moving about
in the dark.
Anna Spangler, the 4-year-old daughter
of a wealthy farmer of Sun Prairie. Wis,
who was thought to have been kidnapped
by two men in an automobile Tuesday.
was found Wednesday three miles from
home unhurt She had wandered away
and passed the night in the fields. Her
pare hts had offered a reward of $1,000 for
her recovery.
Responding to notice that the BODY
of his wife, who. it is believed. COM
mitted suicide two or three DAYS ago.
had been taken from the Ohio river. Wal
ter ]. Honaker. manager of a prominent
retail firm at Louisville, KY, identified
the body at an undertaking establish
ment Wednesday and then shot himself
dying instantly.
Another name was added Wednesday
to the death roll resulting from the
celebration of 1.-The Fourth at Bos-
ton, when Thomas Leonard, aged eight
years. died at the City hospital. The
lad was injured by the premature dis
charge of fireworks Monday night while
setting them off at his home in Rox-
bury.
one hundred men who were at work
on pier of the Standard Oil Co. in
the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn,
jumped into the East river Wednes-
day to escape shower Of blazing oil
when an oil tank on the pier exploded.
The clothing of many of the naen was
on fire as they jumped. One man was
badly burned. The men were quickly
rescued by lighters. The loss was $4,000.
The 125th anniversary of the corpor-
alton of Dover, Mass, was observed
wednesday. Bell ringing at Z o'clock
ushered in the days exercises, and at
athletic exercises for the residents
were begun. Various other events took
place during the day and evening, in
Guiding exercises at the town hall, at
which addresses were delivered by
several prominent native sons and res.
idents of the town.
Senator Mccall, who represented
Australia at the farming congress held
recently ut Cheyenne, Wyo.. said
wednesday to TIE Australian farmers
assembled in convention at Bendigo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Postmaster Libby, who has been
building boat since March. will
launch it this Friday afternoon. The
boat is liz feet in length and abou.
four feet in width and few can equal It
for looks. Mr.. Libby has not as yet
named the boat. though the carriers
and clerks have suggested hundreds OF
names but none Of them seem to APP
peal to Mr.. Libby. in fact. he seems to
be perfectly satisfied to have it name
less
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Peter Griffin of Spring street. who is
employed at the pulp mill of the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co. met with a
painful accident Friday afternoon while
at his work. He was working with the
steam hose and was accidentally burned
on the left chest and under the left arm.
He was carefully looked after by a ply
stefan. but it will be some time before he
will be able to return to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Bredo- Black.

Frank Bredo and Jennie Black. both of
Gardiner. were united in marriage at $50
o'ciock Wednesday evening by City Clerk
Charles o. Wadsworth at his office in the
City building. Mr.. and Mrs. Bredo will
continue to make their home in this city l..
where both are we'll known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Leo p. Kinds If this city who has
been employed by the Hollingsworth &
Whitney Co.. has secured position
with Smith & Rummery of Portland
and has already commenced upon his
new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The tug Delta which has been oper-
atihg at Bangor is now working in this
part of the river and will continue to
10 so for the remainder of the summer.
moving vessels from che berth to an
other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

A complaint has been lodged with
City Marshal Andrews about the
fast driving of automobiles through
Farmingdale and he is going to cause
signs TIC be placed about Farmingdale
and after they are once up. sharp
lookout will be kept on the autos pass
ing through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Charles @. Wadsworth of Gardiner.
secretary of the 10th Maine Regimental
Association, is sending out notices to
it's members notifying them of the 34th
annual reunion of the association which
will be held at Newport, August II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Ralph Clary of West street. while at
work moving with machine Wednes-
day, was thrown from the machine and
dislocated his shoulder. A physician was
called and at last reports Mr.. Clary was
getting along as well as could be ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain uncalled
for at the postOffice:
Women-Miss Lillian Fowler, Mrs. Ar
chiieas Tobin.
Men--W. E. Clark. c. H. French. Chas.
P Huff, A. Nichols, Frank w. Parkhurst.
A. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Harold, the youngest son of Rev. J.
Il. Clifford. pastor of the Highland
avenue NJ F.. church, was operated on
at the city hospital in Augusta Thurs
day for adnoids and is recovering from
the operation nicely and will be able
to come home in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Foster, with their
children. are on visit to 1rienos al
Thomaston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Free
BAPTIST church met Thursday with
Mrs. w. H. Hayden at the parsonage,
81 Winter street. Owing to the shower
the attendance was small. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Hay
den next Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Lyndon e. Chapman entertained his
Sunday school class of boys last night
at his home in Randolph. Games We're
played. after which refreshments were
served. Those present were George
Cheney. Edward and Bernard Grant,
Burden nanforth, Robert Brockman,
Edgar Ward. Louis Brown. Roscoe
Hinckley and Wesley Waterhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

Rev. Chas E. Beals, former pastor of
the Old South Congregational church,
was visiting friends in this city yester-
day. Mr. Beals has accepted call to the
Congregational church at PASSPORT and
will enter upon his duties at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-09

The CohboSsee Inn baseball team will
go to HallOwcll this afternoon to play
the Halowell team and expect to re-
turn hcme with another game to it's
credit. The players will leave on the
3 O'Clock car. the game being sched-
uled to begin at AIS O'Clock. The fol-
lowing players will be in the lineup
Eldridge. C; Moore. p; Morrell, 1b: Tai
bot, 2b: Capt. Perry. IS; Chase 3b;
Shepherd. If; Blair, cf and Corbin. rf.