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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
AGED HOUSE.
Rhodes Home Built in the Reign oil
George the Third.

| Amherst, n. H., Dec. 3.-Many of the
! citiZens~of this historic town look with
much apprehension upon the obhteration
-, of the famous old landmarks of the
| place and especially when some of the
! historic places pass into strange hands,
often to be soon demolished by those who
| have no regard for the cherished historic
| cal interest which clusters about the
place.
This is especially true in regard to the
| well-known Rhodes place, situated about
| = mile from Amherst village. on the old
stage or turnpike road.
The industry of brckmaking was car
, ried on here once, but it has long since
| vanished, and nothing remains in the
| field below the house, but the ruins of
| tha ovens where the baking process of
| thc brickmaking was done. 1t gave en-
nloyment to many hands. and the Rhodes
| brickmaking plant was famous for miles
around
-Four generations of the Rhodes family
have occupied this historic house, but
they are practically all gone, and a man
| by the name of NJ. f. Towne, formerly
of Peterborough, is now occupying the
estate.
Eleazer Rhoades, the first of the ia
nous family, was born about ITO, and
came from Dedham, Mass, and settled
| at this spot.
| He was the founder of the brickmaking
industry, and carried on a large farming
| business besides. Later his son, Warren
Rhodes succeeded to the ownership of
| the estate and he in turn left the PLACE
| IN his son, William II. Rhodes, where he
resided until he dieds and his daughters
have married and have homes of their
own. leaving the old house to strangers
History states that the l. part of the
house was used as a garrison house in
the reign of George III, in the old towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
Railroads and Steamboats,
NATURE SPARES
The Stricken Rose From Grief.

What fortunate provision of nature
It is. that deprives the rose of mental
suffering; for how poignant would be it's
grief to discover. in the height of its
blooming glory, that canker fed at it's
heart, and that it's beauty and fragrance
were doomed forever. Nature always
spares the suffering; she is a veritable
store-house of pleasing rewards, for
those who seek her aid. In the years
gone by falling hair and grayness have
cast a gloom over the lives of thousands
Of young women. but thanks to the in
yestigations of scientists the true cause
Of hair destruction is now known to be
a germ or parasite that burrows into
the hair follicles. Newbros Herpicide
absolutely destroys this germ, thus
permitting the hair to grow as ma
ture intended. Sold by leading drug
gists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample
to The Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich.
TWO SlzES-5Oc, AND $1.00
sowditch. Webster & Co., Special ACTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

earlier days and many are the traditions
connected with the famous place.
So old is the structure that the under
pinnng and many of the great beams in
the house have practically rotted away,
ard will all have to be renewed, should
the building be put on modern basis
The chances are that it will follow in
the path Of many other similar places
ana will finally be RACED to the ground
tc give way to the onward march of i'm
provement.
Said an aged resident today: eve
would like to purchase and preserve all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

versions ana denied in as many forms.
The latest denial, that by James
OLeary, follows
THAT story about the COW kicking
ever the lamp was the monumental
fake Of the last century. | know what
I'm talking about when | say that the
fire was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion in the hay loft.
You see, it was like this: The old
man had put in a load Of green hay ~
few days before the fire, The fire start
ed in that hay loft and the place where
the COWS were kept was underneath
that q"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

The editor was dying, says an exs
change but when the doctor bent over
placing his ear on his breast, and said,
Poor man, circulation almost gone"
the dying editor sat up and shouted:
!'"Tis not so, we have the largest cir
culation in the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

these old historic places, but it is out of
the question, and in a few years they
will remain only in the memory Of the
Oldest inhabitant. and when they are
gone they will soon not even be a MEM
ory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

The musical clrts Of the college are
well under way with their new music
under tine coaching Of G. NJ Daggett.
The quality of the clubs this year is to
be Of standard hitherto unequalled in
the history Of the college, and concerts
are being planned for all the large cit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

leader, Mr.. Russol Lord, is sure to
make a hit wherever a concert is giv>
en- A very active year is being plan.
ned, quite in keeping with the new
spirit that has been fused into tho
college, by President Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

remembered by all who have ever
heard him. Donald White will be vio-
lin soloist; although Mr.. Allen last year
was Il fine player yet Mr.. White is his
equal in every respect and eXcells in
some points. The perseverance and
winning personality of the Glee Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

les in Maine and several concerts to be
given in Massachusetts. The old men,
bers of the club are doing fine work.
but never has there been such good
material in the new members. j. G.
Richardson is with The CLUBS again this
year: Els work as tenor SolOiSt is to be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

OCTOBER 4-6-7-s-o-11-1
14-16-18-19-21-23-25-26
27-28-29-3O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

NOVEMBER 1-4-6-9-12-16
18-1912o-22-23-24-25-27
$50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

THE BANGOR DAILY NEWS IN
ITS COLUMNS ON THESE DATES
HAD INSTANCES OF STUDENTS
OF THE SHAW BUSINESS COL
LEGE TAKING POSITIONS, A
GOOD INDICATION THAT FOR
THE STUDENT THIS SCHOOLS
POSITION DEPARTMENT is AN
OTHER STEPPING STONE ON
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

SEPTEMBER +6-7-9-11-13
14-15-16-17-13-20-21-22
23-24-25-27-2s-2s 1.-TWO
instances)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

JULY 1-2-3-7-9-9-1
-17-20-21-22-23
26-2e-29-3O-31
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

tend the construction of the house. until
the following winter, and then it is too
late, for the contractor has obtained the
owners satisfactory acceptance Of the
heating plant, also his money. This is a
very common trick among some unscrupu-
lous heating contractors. A heating plant
which would ordinarily require 1000 feet Of
radiation can be operated and keep the
house warm on 800 feet, but you must
crowd the boiler by frequent attention to
the fire and keep 1t burning up to a high
pitch at all times during very cold weather.
When both radiation and the boiler are
of proper capacity a small even fire can
be kept up which requires but little atten-
ton. The circulation throughout the plant
is slow and easy and the water never
boils over the extension tank on the
second floor.
While all facts point to the advisability
of installing a hot water heating plant in
an average sized home, there is no doubt
but what a small home can be heated in
a very satisfactory manner with a hot air
furnace. provided that it is properly in
stalled. Here again the home builder has
to be careful with whom he deals and be
sure that his furnace is of the proper size.
Most people put in a hot air heating plant
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

than any other mechanical part of a house
or building. Each heating contractor has
his own pet theory, which he claims is
right, and that all other heating c~ontrac-
tors who do not agree with him are wrong.
The man selling a furnace naturally, for
business reasons, does not think much of
a hot water heating plant, and with a hot
also naturally held. Laying aside all pet
theories, pro or con, there is no doubt but
what the most practical heating plant for
a modern home is the hot water heating
system. The reason that hot water heat
ing plants are not always a success is
because of the manner in which they ar
installed, and the owner is sometimes to
blame for this, since he is too often tempted
to let his contract at the lowest possible
bid that he can obtain regardless of the
contractors reputation.
We will take for example a certain house
requiring 1000 feet of radiation. Contractor
Brown states that he will install the plant
complete in every respect for $500. Con-
tractor Jones gives the home builder a
little lecture, stating that he hasn't figured
on sufficient radiation and recommends
that he put in 1,200 feet, stating that he will
furnish such a plant complete for 800, with
really no intention OF doing so, his real
intention being to give the home builder
but 800 feet of radiation, knowing that ,he
home builder will never know the differ
ence, unless he has the architect superin.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

yard and other advantages which I will
enumerate.
Placing the broad side of the house to
the front permits locating the stairway
through the center of the house. This
means that the entrance also will be in
the center, both to the porch and the
house, which is desirable for outside ap-
pearance as well as inside convenience. 1t
also permits Of placing two of the prin-
house where they can get a splendid view
of the street and even from the side win
lows obtain a better view than If one Of
the rooms were located farther back in
the house, which would be necessary were
the house planned so narrow that the
stair hall would nav to be placed in one
of the corners. Placing the stair hall in
the center of the house and SO planning
the stairway that II will bring the stair
hall on the second floor in the center OF
the house makes It possible to place the
bed rooms in the four corners, IL the house
is square, thereby obtaining light and air
and a good view from two sides of each
room The principal bearing partition on
the first floor can also be carried up
the house, giving it a good back bone.
When this occurs, the partitions should
also be carried down through to the base
ment. So much in favor of the wide house.
There are probably more patented sys-
TENS and attachments for heating plants
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

because II Is the cheapest. which Is OF
course a good reason, when a man Is
limited to a certain amount In the con-
struction Of his home. Some contractors
realize this fact and select the cheapest
apparatus that they can possibly get the
owner to buy and pass Il off as a heating
plant with the usual results.
1t makes no particular difference whore
the hot water boiler is located, but a fur
mace should invariably be located as near
the center Of the house as possible, even
If It is necessary to carry the smoke pipe
a long distance to the flue. for furnace
hot air pipes. II carried any great distance
on a level, will not give heat. Here is an
other point to take into consideration. II
is practical to put hot water radiators
around the outside walls Of a house,
preferably near the windows, to heat the
cold air as It enters. In a hot air plant,
however, 1t is more practical to place the
registers in every room where they will
take the least amount Of pipe to connect
viii the furnace. Every furnace pipe
should have a damper in the basement
for It very often occurs, where two pipes
leave the furnace near each other, that
the one having the shortest run to the
register takes the heat from the other,
Under these circumstances It would be best
to partially close the damper In the pipe
conducting more than it's share of heat
into the other so as to throw the heat into
the other pipe. All hot air heating plants
should be regulated in his manner and
when the hampers are once regulated In
a manner that insures an even distribu-
ton of heat they should then be wired In
lace so nat their positions cannot be
altered.
After reading the above a prospective
home builder will naturally ask how he Is
going to know whether or not he is get
ting the right amount Of radiation with
out going to the expense Of hiring an ex-
pert to examine the plant or Engage the
architect to superintend the construction
Of his house. The most practical way to
handle this situation is to have the con-
tractor guarantee a sufficient amount of
radiation. In other words, do not ask a
heating contractor to figure on a certain
amount of radiation, but lay your plans
before him, telling him that you want the
best figure on a heating plant, complete
in every detail, which will heat your house
to 20 degrees in coolest weather. State
that you will make him guarantee the
amount of radiation he agrees to furnish
to do the work properly, and that in your
protection you are going to reserve 10 per
cent of the amount of his bid until the
first cold spell, enabling you to give the
plant a thorough test, or, to be more
| year in which you build.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
THE ART, SCIENCE AND SEM
pIMENr or HoMEBULLD-
LnG,'
for One Dollar.
for One Dollar.

This book contains forty-six chap
teIs anu ~ Illustrations, printed On
nvaNy pab~l, M4,n cover
Stamped III gold. A. ucals with the
praCuOhl SIDE u home SuIidlng, CAV
ans compete lnturmAuOu GA the
banning ana deslBnilIs VI every al
OF nome. mere Is AOtuing more
pTacucal than making ths home ar
Iistic, uuiluing IL on lines
n to insure sanitary conditions
n warmth. The author Of the book
aims TO give the lnJOnulng nome
builder adviCe on subjects suCh as
buying the lot, planning The nome,
letUng the contract. choosing the
materials, etc. Problems ABOUT from
doors, windows, stairN avs. fire
PAGES, eXteriors, interior finish, etc,
are taken up in detail and treated
with good common ems Nearly ali
questions hat could be anticipated
are answered and the book should
p4OVe a great hep TO those who are
about 10 plan a home. Ii is pro-
fusely Illustrated. Send all orders to
Arthur c. Clausen, 1l36-37-3S Lumber
Exchange, Minneapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

AMN0NNv many parts ana materials
S which should all be assembled
together as q harmonious whole, after
having been considered separately as to
their appropriateness and their financial
and artistic value. While every house
should be planned to suit it's location, and
the requirements of locations vary to a
large extent, there are a few principles
which can be applied in most cases. 1t
matters not whether a lot is fifty feet
wide or one hundred feet wide, a better
plan can be obtained and more value and
enjoyment realized out of it's situation
through placing the broad side OF the
house to the front than placing the narrow
side Of the house at the front and extend
ing 1t back q considerable distance to OBJ
tain the required amount of room. Most
lots are between fifty and sixty-five feet
wide. In a lot under sixty-five feet wide
II matters not whether the house is thirty
feet on the front or forty-five feet wide.
In either case the space left on each side
of the house can be used for little more
than a p~assageway from the front to the
rear. To plan the broad side of the house
TO the front makes the house shallow from
front to rear and by setting we'll back on
the lot you will thereby obtain a good
sized front yard and a good sized back
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
THE BEES PLAN BOOK

Through an arrangement with Ar
thu 9. Clausen, architect, the read
ers OF The Omana bee car obtain "a
copy of his beautiful book,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

he entire planning of a home
might be dwelled upon under
the title of odds and ends
for a house is composed of
many parts and materials
which should all be assembled
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
GENTRY BROS. SHOW

Gentry Bros. shows arrived IN the city
Saturday from Richmond and the tents
were immediately erected on Hanover
Ball Park where two performances " ere
given that day, the afternoon entertain
ment starting at 2;15. and evening per
formanee at ). Gentry Bros Shows are
much enlarged this season by the add.
ton OF new acts by the animals and
several troupes of performers, principal
among which are the Steiner Brothers
and the comedy WeylsFs Both Of these
troupes are foreigners and their special
ties a'e new TO this country street
parade, given at | | O'Clock a m through
the principal streets, displayed the dogs
and ponies IN their parade dress. They
drew miniature wagons In which conf
cal moneys saluted all the psssersby; two
bands 81 music furnished music and the
Ell plants and camels wound I'D the dis
play, seemir ely attempting to keep time
TO the strains OF the calli1Ee music
This Il the twenty third year Oi Gentry
Bros. Shows, during which time they
have been attempting 10 furnish clean
and meritorious entertainment To their
patrons, and the approval Of their per
tormance st the matinee that aiternol n
was q criterion. Their Ell ,rt this ear l.
Is successful a. that 81 former seasons
After the nights Performance the show
left for Washington. VIII r. they will
exh ibit this week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
CITY COUNCIL

A meeting OF the City Council was held
Friday at p. m Present: President
W. + Bradley, Jerk s r. Eastburn and
Councilman Lane, Rowe, Goldsmith,
Masters. Embrey and Brown. report
was read from the joint committee OF
schools and public property. recommend
Ing that Contractor + G. Helm. Of the
public school building, be paid $13.-
IS0 80 IL was 30 ordered. bill for
hardware Tor said building amounting
70 1927 81 was also ordered paid and the
Council adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
EEWsY LETTER FROM STAFFORD
Montisthv n,. Va May 10.

hontltthF IL, "a May 10.
Sunday school hss been organized at
Bethel church with the following officers
m charge; Superintendent John f..
Farmer; assistant superintendent. r. T..
0rOves; secretary, G.. ). Lee, treasurer,
Amos n AOntieth, and Librarian,
Charles + Robertson We hope they
may have prosperous session.
Washington Camp No 80. p. o. S. Of
has decided u have n picpic at their
hell. near Bethel church. ON Friday even
ing, May -, 1909 EyerybOd is most
cordially invited TO attend. Come right
along, friends. bring your pOcketbooks
with you, and let us have an Old-fashiou
good time There win b. game of base
ball during the evening bet Reen the
White Oaks and some other club The
proceeds will go towards liquidating the
Indebtedness of the camp.
Mr.. VIM Butler. farmer OF this neigh
bOrhOOd, was severely cut II il said, by
John Newton, alias John Tay Tor, on last
Tuesday night Dr. Pratt rendered the
necessary medical attention He took
several stitches in the cuts warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Newton
alias Taylor
Rev. A. 7. Lynn Sunday evening. at
Bethel church, preached "a fine sermon to
Camp 80, 7. o 8. of A. and the visiting
brethren from camps SO and 50 The
contingent from Sc, Falmouth. made a
swell appearance Ia their beautiful re
galias. There was an immense crowd
present
A constable is very badly needed in this
(talmOuthl district, aud We hope that
the Butler-NewtOn alias Taylor cutting
seraPe may 50 arouse the citizens that
they will get Judge Mason to appoint
one at once
1t is rumOred that pot Of gold has
been dug up on the farm OF Mr. Thomas
Acres in King George, just behind school
house No. Ii is also said that more
money is buried on this same farm
The farmers are busy.
10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
A TEST CASE


A warrant for selling "sman brew" or
near beer" was served on Mr.. &. N.
Armstrong Saturday by Officer W. r.
Hall The warrant was sworn out ON
complaint Of Ofieer J II Robinson. W no
was present when Mr. Armstrong sold
"a Mr.. " 5. Perry a bottle Of small
brew" This case will come up before
Police Justice Dannehl Tuesday. NAY
18th, at 1870. The object Of this pro
eeeding Il 10 test the right TO sell "noar
oeer In local option districts The cs.~e
will go 10 tho Corporation court and
from there To the Supreme court Jadge
I. Embrey represents Mr. Armstrong
anu the Commonwealth Is represented
10y the Commonwealth attorney. Mr.
u X Swift, assisted by Mr. r N. Chich-
ester, who represented the dry interests in
the recent contested election ease which
went To the Supreme court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
WANT A MILLION FOR ROADS

The International League for High
way Improvement at Richmond adopted
q bill asking Congress for an appropris-
ton OF 81 100000 To support the work
OF the body through eight commissioners
To be app tint d by President Taft.
The league purposes to open permanent
headquarters 10 Washington. Its fret
Ell ,rt will be 10 build national model
highway from Maine 60 Florida
The convention adjourned to meet in
Sc. Augustine, Fla June 10. IL and IL.
1910. A letter from President Taft TO c.
j. herson Davis, OF Cincinnati, was read
iurther indorsing the movement as a
means OF employ ment Tor the un .mploy.
Ell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
SEABOARD SHOPS BURN
Portsmouth Mas $4,000 Fk.

Fire early Sunday morning destroy ed
big warehouse OF the Seaboard Air
Line Railway and It's contents, mostly
freight; part OF the shops OF the roads
and burned to n greater or less extent
go cars which were In the yards at the
shops. The total loss. according to W
A. Garrett, chief executive officer and
general manager OF the road, is about
Sl5O,OOO. The warehouse was valued
at $4,000, its contents at $50, 900, and
the loss on the cars will average about
$500 each. Fully insured.
The DIRE, originating In the warehouse,
was discovered at 5.45 O'Clock, after II
had gained Roadway.
Alter the fire had been burning about
20 minutes an explosion occurred which
Jared houses IN Portsmouth and even in
Norfolk. People near the burning
warehouse were Knocked down and
stunned. Shop Foreman BitsAtt had an
ear blown OF and was badly shocked.
The burned warehouse win be rebuilt
and the shops repaired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
sPOTSYlVAEIG's WHITE VOTE

The total number Of white men paid
up In SpOtsylvania county in time 10
vote in the November election totals up
$40. divided as fOllowe: Chancellor 1877,
CORTLAND l65. Berkeley 222, Livirg-
ston 236.
In each magistsrial district fifteen or
ts enty OF those who have paid up are
not registered Chancellor district sho VS.
the largest Increase over last year. with
CORTLAND next aud Berkeley next. OF
the above 500 IL the probable Demo-
cratic strength. The colored vote IN the
county Il thought 60 be about so
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
SECOND PERFORMANCE
DREW LARGE AUDHhcE


The second presentation a. "Olla P,'-
drida' at the Opera House Tor the bene-
ne OF the Mary Washington Hospital
Friday night was better. n possible. Il an
on the first night. There was a large
aud appreeiative audience.
Mrs John r Mason, chairman OF the
entertainment for the hospital benefit.
reports most satisfactory an success
ful outcome OF the faithful and Efficient
work done by She home talent, under the
skillful management OF she many ladies
The receipts In all were about two hun.
dred and seventy dollars. after pay Jog ex-
pens1s clearing q balance of over two
hundred dollars for thu hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
CONFEDERATE SPONSORS
At MEMPHIS

Col. s. s. Brooke, commander of the
Confederate Veterans of Virginia has ap-
pointed Miss Annie Grace Buford. OF
Roanoke, sponsor. and Miss Elizabeth
Warran Merchant, of Manassas, maid of
honor TO the fourteenth annual reunion
OF the Confederate Veterans, to be held at
Memphis
The Sons of Veterans have named Miss
Lila Leitwich Jamison as sponsor and
Miss Grace G. Pinkard, Of Northumber-
land, maid of honor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-18
WOOL

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