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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. F. Mason,
of Water Vally. visited in the
home of his mother, Mrs. N. E.
Mason, and other relatives here
this week.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-11-12
"HUMAN HEARTS. :"

"HUMAN HEARTS,
An event of no small Importance is
the re-appearance of w. E. Nanke ville's
well-known and highly appreciated mel
odramatic offering Human Hearts,,
which will be shown here for the amuse-
ment of our theatre goers on Monday
evening, Nov 18th.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-11-12
Circuit Court will not likely
adjourn before tomorrow

We spent between trains at
Sturgis yesterday morning and
15ct. cotton made the merchants
look cheerful. The ginnery of
Mr.. ". H. Durham is kept busy
The saw mill of Montgomery &
Galceran is kept busy. Great
quantities Of white oak logs are
being shipped out by rail.
Mr.. Lawson Miller, of Clay
county, was mngling with friends
here Tuesday.
We have never seen the streets
pie of Starkvile more dusty than
for the past week up to Tuesday.
Hon. J. H. Mitchell spent Sun
day in Starkville, but went to
Ackerman in the morning where
he met Mrs. Mitchell. who ac-
companied him back and spert
several days with him and in
our city most pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
Thomas j. Ballard.

Thomas j. Ballard of Riverside died
Saturday Dec. II of pneumonia, aged Ga
Mr.. Ballard up to the time of his sud
den illness was busily occupied upon
the farm where he had been employed
often with large responsibilities for
just fifty years
When only fourteen years of age he
came from st. John with the late Ira
d. Sturgis to work upon Mr.. Sturgis'
farm. and there he remained for half a
century eyer faithful and devoted to
the farm and family to which he had
become attached
Mr.. Ballard married twice. His first
wife, Harriet Mathews died in 1894
leaving two children, Mrs. Chester Bal
ley of Boston and Roster, young man
of much promise, since deceased. In
1904 Mr.. Ballard married Miss Mary
Prowse of Riverside who with her lit
tle boy of three survives The keenest
sympathy of the community is felt for
the young mother and her little son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
CURES !. ECZEMA En- !. Q1yI1fktr
New Discovery Has Revolutionized the
Treatment Of Skin Diseases.

Nothing In the history OF medlclne
has ever approached the success of the
marvellous skin remedy known as pos
lam. which, it is safe to say, has cured
more cases of eczema and skin diseases
than any remedy ever offered for these
ills.
The success of poslam Is not at all
surprising when it is considered that
even avery small quantity applied to
the skin stops itching Immediately
and cures chronic cases in two weeks.
The very worst cases Of eczema, as
well as acne, herpes, letter, piles, salt
rheum. rash, crusted humors, scaly
scaly scalp and every form OF itch'
weld to it readily. Blemishes such as
pimples, red noses, muddy and inf1amed
skin disappear almost Immediately
when poslam is applied, the complexion
being cleared overnight.
Every druggist keeps both the 80
scentssizc (for minor troubles) and the
50 lar, and either of these may be OBJ
tanned in Augusta at Coughlin's
Pharmacy as well as other reliable
drug stores.
But no one is even asked to pur-
chase poslam without first obtaining
IN experimental package which Will
be sent by mail, free of charge, upon
request, by the Emergency Labora-
tories, SO West Twenty-fifth street,
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

At the last meeting of the w. c. T.
U. plans were made for giving the
children of the city happy CHRISTI
mas. Last year over 200 children re-
ceived gifts and candy from the w. G.
r. u, who might otherwise have re-
ceived none 1t is hoped that as many
can be provided for this year. The fol-
lowing committee has been appointed
to carry on this work: Mrs. Mabei
Dearborn, chairman; Mrs. Dlckson'
Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ida Macomber
and Mrs. Elizabeth Rollins. 1t IS only
with the help of our citizens that TINS
work can be carried on, so if all who
have TOYS. books, games, clothing,
candy. boxes. or anything which can
he used to make the children happy,
will notify any member of the commits
tee, they will gladly call for your do
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

sMrs. David H. Evans and little
daughter, Elizabeth, returned Monday
forenoon on Train "a to Little Bears
Head, N. H., after a stay Of 10 days
with friends in this city. She has
been entertained at a number Of par
tics and receptions during her stay
here and Saturday afternoon she was
the guest of honor at tea party at
the home of Mrs. Lewis A. Burleigh,
Western avenue, which was attended
BY the members of the Young WOm-
ems League of the Congregational
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

All people having castoff clothing.
toys, games. books or anything that
can be used With the Christmas for
the poor children. also empty or filled
candy boxes or money to help this
Christmas to be a success as it has in
years past, please notify or send all
donations to Mrs. James +. Dearborn,
No. Diclman street. superintendent
of the rescue relief work of the w. G.
T. U. Send as early as possible as
there are large number of people
and it takes a lot of time to prepare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

A drawing was held at the office of
the city clerk at 10 O'clock Monday
forenoon of five traverse jurors to
serve at the January term of the SUI
perior court for Kennebec county, the
names drawn from the box being those
of Waterman n. Redmond, c. w. Lit
tlefield. D. Frank Moore, William Nor
risey and George w. Sylvester. The
above term of court will convene on
the second Tuesday of January, Judge
Oliver c. Hall of Augusta presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

w J. Kicker Of Turner, the retiring
president of the Maine Pathological
Society, f. l.. Lincoln of Wayne. treas
urer of the society and w. f. Leland
of Sangerville, member of the execu-
tive committee, met Monday afternoon
at the ConY House in this city for the
purpose Of closing up the financial
business of the past@year.a A meeting
of the officers Of the society will be
held later to plans-the work for the
coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

City Marshal McFadden has received
notice from Supt. Baker Of the MaSsa-
chusetts Rcformatory at Concord juno
tinn. Mass. giving q description of one
Dwight Dustin, who escaped from that
institution Dec. g. ana for whose cap
ture a reward of $40 is offered. Dustin
is IS wears of age. 5 feet or Z lnches
in height and weighs 49, to 40 pounds;
black hair, blue eyes. florid complexion.
The above reward will he paid to any
person who delivers the fugitive at the
reformatory or into the custody or an
officer o. the reformatory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

People who We're out at Cobbossee-
contee Sunday repogtafl that while the
ice in the lake woufssliarlly be strong
enough for ice-boating for several
days, even if the weather held cold,
there was plenty Of ice in Richard
pond, which lies short distance north
of Cobbosseecontee. and that several
shippers of ice yachts were having a
great time there during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The Junior Auxiliary of ST. Marks
church will give an exhibition of it's
work at the Parish house from $50 to
$50 p. M. Thursday. Dec. 16. The ex-
hibit will include the Christmas gifts
for Mission Sunday schools in north
crn Maine. There will be jig-saw puZ-
zles, burnt wood boxes. candle shades
and other articles, made by the Juniors
for sale. Tea will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Supt. w. H. Williams Of the Kenne-
bee Light & Heat Co. announced yes
terday afternoon that the company's
new sub-station at Hallowell was
completed the last bit of work in con-
nection with the building and it's equip
ment having been finished that day.
The building has been practically COM
pleted for some time and the work
yesterday consisted of changing the
transformer from the old wooden
building to the new brick one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
More DanviIle Proof.

Jacob Schral. 432 South ST., Danvile,
Ill, writes: For over IS months 1 was
a sufferer from kidney and bladder
trouble. During the whole time was
treated by several doctors and tried sew
eral different kidney pills. Seven weeks
ago 1 commenced taking Foley's Kidney
Pills, and am feeling better every day
and will be glad to tell anyone interested
just what Foley's Kidney Pills did for
me-" Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
MANCHESTER.

The Ladies' Aid of the Manchester
Union church will meet with Mrs. AL
bee at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
All are cordially invited
At the last meeting Of the Ladies'
aid officers We're chosen as follows:
President, Mrs. C. S. Lindsey: vice
president, Mrs. Arthur Peacock: Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above is the name of a German
chemical, which is one of the many valu-
able ingredients of Foleys Kidney Rene
dy. Observation-Disclosures is recog-
nized by medical text books and authori-
ties as uric acid solvent and antiseptic
for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney
Remedy as soon as you notice any ire
gularities and avoid a serious malady.
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The annual exhibition OF the Maine
State Poultry and Pet Stock Associa-
ton will be held in Portland this week
beginning today and continuing
through until Friday, and for the ac-
commodation of those who may wish
to take in the show the Maine Central
will sell tickets today to Dec. II. in
elusive, limited to Dec. IS, at reduced
rates for the round trip, that from
Augusta being $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The big game season in Name LOT
the wear 1909 will after the clock strikes
u tonight be a thing of the PAST. There
are still few Augusta hunters in the
woods but as this is the last day of the
hunting season they will probably all
be home by tonight or tomorrow. Inc
total receipts of game in the city our
ing the season via the American EN'
press were 81 deer, one moose ana ono
bear which. when compared with the
game receipts of last season SHOW quite
a falling off. The number Of deer
killed in Kennebec county during the
open season in November was also very
small. Tnder the general law the open
season on deer began Oct. and Will
cease tonight. The open season on Dull
moose was from Oct. Is to Dec. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

At John coughlin's drug store is
mammoth display of all the leading
brands in foreign and domestic cigars
in boxes for the holidays that make
excellent gifts fer men folks who en-.
10y clean, mild and aromatic cigars
The cigars are packed in boxes rang
inc in prices from 81 to 81. the 81 box
containing % extra fine domestic cl-
cars manufactured by one of the lead
inc factories Of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

A busy place is Mansur's stuGio ana
you still have until Tuesday, Dec. q, to
sit for pictures and then get them
without fail by the night before
Christmas By extra help and modern
methods they are making larger
amount than ever of fine Christmas
photos and delivering them on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
What To Do For a Cough.

Here is homemade remedy
that <overcomes an obstinate cough
quicker than any costly medicine
you could buy. Any woman can
easily make it in five minutes.
GRADUATED Sugar Syrup. .1Sls or.
PineX ...................... W.
Put the PineX in a clean pint
bottle and fill up with the syrup:
made as follows: Take a pint OF
Granulated Sugar, add " pint OF
warm water and stir for about =
minutes. Take a teaspoonful every
one. two or three hours. 1t tastes
pleasant-children like it.
This simple medicine is also splen-
did for colds. whoopinS cough, bron.
chitis, incipient consumption. chest
pains. etc.
Pinex. as you probably know. is
the most potent form of Norway
White Pine Compound. 1t is rich in
all the well-known pine elements.
None of the weaker pine prepare
lions compare with the real PineX
itself. Your druggist has 1t, or will
gladly get 1t for you.
The full pint of this effective
cough syrup can be made for 81
cents. 1t, keeps perfectly and lasts
a whole family long time.
Strained honey can be used instead
of the syrup. and makes a very fine
honey and pine tar cough syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The funeral of the late Charles A.
Bennett will be held at his late home
Al Green street, at 1.30 o'clock
"Wednesday afternoon. A committee
from Bethlehem Lodge. +. and A. NJ,
will conduct a Masonic service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
Funeral of Late Chas. e. Mclaughlin

The funeral of the late Charles E.
Mclaughlin was held at the rooms OF
Trouant & Bates at II o'clock, Monday
forenoon, Rev. Henry L. Dunnack Of
ficiating Interment was made in the
family lot in Forest Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

w. D. Hutchins has returned from a
trip to- Piscataauis county where he
has been exploring 90O-acre timber
tract which his company has since
purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Word cones down from Weber pond
at Eassalboro that the pond has been
closed by good coating of ice which
varies from three to five inches Iii
thickness and is as clear as crystal.
Quite q number of cottagers passed the
day at the pond Sunday and enjoyed
some fine skating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

ga Noteworthy Fugitive Slave Case"
III Maine tonight before the kennebec
Historical Society by Maj. H. c. Bur-
rage All interested are cordially in
vited. Library hall, 7.45 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

"Once again" Whitman & Adams co.
announce in Christmas al. the
amazing attractions they have pro-
vi.led for holiday shoppers in all their
on the three floors OF
their grand store. Here you will likely
from now on meet hosts of your friends
on the same crrand as yourself Many
will look anxious as they think of the
MANY who will expect a present. LOOK
this large ad. over, so complete ana
Systematically arranged. See If it VIII
not help solve The problem, 'What
shall I buy for Christmas presents?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Hose No. 1 responded to an early
morning Still Monday. being called
out at APO by a chimney fire at the
residence of Albert E. Hall. No. Fed
eral street The fire was q hot one but
the boys got at it quickly ana killed
out the blaze before it did any apFre.
ciablc damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Augusta city council will be held at
City hall Monday evening, Dec. ~. II
is expected at present that the session
will be devoted mainly to routine mat
terS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

sDr Bigelow T. Sanborn, superin-
t{ndent Of the Maine Insane hospital
went to Portland Monday forenoon on
Train Ga on business connected with
that institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

F. +. J. Fallona, book binder at the
State House, returned to Augusta yes
terday morning after having passed
Sunday at his home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Associate Justice Arno w. King of
Ellsworth arrived in the city yester-
day to attend the law term of the su-
premc judicial court of Maine, which
will open this morning at the Kenne-
bee county Court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Look for the big offer in the Brooks
Hardware Cos. ad. if you want to BUY
a practical Christmas present at Jop-
bers' prices ''Drunimers' samples IS
the reason for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

The regular meeting of the LADIES
Aid Society of the Universalist church
will be held in the vestry this after
noon. Picnic supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

sDon't forget the meetings to be held
at the North Parish 'schoolhouse be-
ginning Tuesday evening, led by Rev.
IT E. Miller. All are cordially in
Vsted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

George H. Smith of Pressure Isle, re-
pbrter of decisions, arrived in the city
Monday in order to be in readiness to
attend the December term of the law
court in this city. which opens today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

eMiss Lottie Stafford has begun her
Christmas sale and will continue until
Dc. 25 at No. .172 State street.
NNov2g dfnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

rotary, Mrs. w. r. Merrill; treasurer,
Miss Harriet Merrill; lookout commit
tee, Mrs. IGa Mills and Mrs. John Dag
gett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

New Cushnoc Tribe, I. o. r. M, VIII
nominate chiefs at the council fire TO
ne held at 7.3o this evening. Corn ana
yenison will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

II steveHsssswho had for Ne "
eral weeks past been the guest q rA-
atives in Exeter has sseturneds tos hei
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

special meeting of Canton Augusta,
p. NJ, |. o. O. F., will be held this
evening for the purpose of rehearsal
nreparatory to inspection. All chew
alters are particularly requested to be
Dresent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Prof J. F. MacNichol will leave this
morning for New York on q combined
business and pleasure trip and expects
to be in that city about a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

Announcement is made of the en-
gagemcnt of Roscoe William Harvey
of this city and Miss Minona l.. Blau-
welt of Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

{NIonaghans pupils will give an eX-
tia at Golden Cross hall Wednesday
evening dec14,d2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14

DR.. c. L. Blakeley was in Richnone
Monday ON matters of professional
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-14
LOCAL NOTICE.

COUGHS-no matter how 1bad-can be
relieved at once with Lung kuro.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
CASE OF TOO MUCH HAM

nNE morning not long ago there tripped up
~ TO a butcher stall in a Baltimore market a
dainty little thing out for her first marketing
My husband bought a couple of nice hams
from you not long ago." she announced
''Yesm said the smiling butcher, 81 re-
member well. Fine hams, weren't they?"
They were delicious" said the young wife,
"Have you any more like them?"
Lots responded the butcher. indicating
a row of hams in the rear of the stall
The young thing surveyed the hams thought
fully Are you sure" she finally asked, that
they're from the same pig as that from which
my husband bought"
"Yes'm" answered the butcher without so
much as qriiver of an eyelid.
Then you may send me three more of
them,' she said.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
CAP PELEG HAKE OF THE LUCY p
TAKES PRESIDENT TAFT TO BEVERLY

below; sending EN- all ter sink
like stones ter ther great big
locker er Davy Jones y
Evening star., 1909-07-18
By Daniel w. Gallagher

Cap Peleg Hake OF the By Q
Lucy p
Spoke of Taft's home
at Beverly,
Refraining from any hyperbole;
Sticking to truth tenaciously.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-10

when dangled down. hanging by a
strlp OF bark. I saw, even at that dis
lance that the break was white and
fresh. My companions seemed TO at
taeh the greatest weight to 1t, for they
gesticuiated and pointed at il. talking
excitedly all the while.
we We're now approaching it closely,
aho suddenly saw Parlow grab up his
fine and point It at a streak on the
trunk of the tree in which hung the
broken limb. l saw what ne referred to,
ana as we ran close beside it, 1 saw that
It was a smudge of paint and splinters
q wood as If something had rubbed
against II. Then realized the purport
OF these signs and did not need the ex-
cited explanation that the river men
gave me. We slowed the engine down
until its muffed exhaust was scarcely
audible and stealthily cTept into the
narrow slough that ran back into the
timber. The men were sure that some
boat had run up this slough, and felt
that they were right, and that it must
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-10

l was more in favor Of tying up. he and
WaStrOw assured me that travelling was
absolutely safe and, as they were ex-
perienced river men and seemed to un-
derstand the boat and the river. too. /
consented and turned in, making a bed
on the locker seat of the forward cabin
ny ped was little cramped and the
situation was novel one. but L soon
dropped to sleep and didn't awake until
it was broad daylight next morning.
Parlow and Wastrow had taken turns
at the wheel, and both had secured
some sleep. When I awoke a most
agreeable Odor of coffee and frying ham
saIuted my hungry nostrils ParIow
was at the wheel and WastTow was pot-
tering about a little oil stove back in
the diminutiye engine room. Just putting
the finishing touches to an excellent
breakfast 10 which we three did annie
Justice Tt was a rainy, foggy day, and
there was a stiff wind which kicked up
good sized white caps all about our
boat.