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The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

with no drinking to speak of at all, and a well loaded tree. John Salisbury of Johnson, vis- ited relatives here d few days last week.
 Miss Lurlie Fallen gave a social Friday night. All report a nice time.
 Miss Kate Mabry visited Miss Oracle Hoskins Sunday. George Creole and wife of Johnson spent Christmas with John Creole and family. Bro. Reed preached for us last night.
 LONE STAR.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
Heigbborbood News.
JOHNSON.

Dec. 29.-Mrs. Lizzie Corlew and daughters, Nova and Susie, were down from Bentonvllle last week spending Christmas with relatives and friends.
 Roy Langford came in home Sunday evening from an extend- ed absence during which he journeyed across the continent to the Pacific coast states thence back across the great Northwest to the Dakotas-and back to Ar kanSasl
 James Vernon and wife, of Springtown, spent Christmas with their Johnson relatives and friends. Jim and Tennie' were formerly of Johnson, and folks always like to see 'em visit here.
 Dick Crum came in Sunday to stay with home folks. Dick has been scouting around through Kansas and Missouri for some time, but the advance of winter drove him to the shelter of the home roof-tree.
 Miss Lou Austin left Sunday evening for Arcadia, Kansas, where she will join Mrs. J. E. Gregory who IS visiting relatives there.
 George Thompson, the Spring dale blacksmith, reconSidered last week and decided to move down to Johnson instead of going over to Goshen. He is now occupying Mrs. Joy Lichlyter's cottage and has rented K. NJ. Lichiyter's shop.
 There will be all eloeutionary recital at the public school build ing on Friday night, Jan. s, by Miss Cora Pritchard, of Fayette- vile. The students of Prof. Coles preparatory school, "Meadow-Brooke" will have part in the program. Admission 10 and Is cents.
 Mr. and Mrs. J E. MeClendon, of Proctor, Okla, came in Sun day evening on a holiday vaca- tion which they will spend here and at Winslow, Ark.
 Uncle Ben Johnson and wife are spending Christmas out at Eklins and other adjoining vil- lages where Uncle Ben Is hob- nobbing with the fox hunters while Mrs. Johnson is visiting.
 The damp, drizzly weather is making 1t disagreea TOT the big crowd that is ting the sale at the Fisher f. rrl today.
 The protracted meeting at Shady Grove ended last Sunday. It had been in progress two weeks under the care of Revs. Johnson
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
DATES FOR THE
 TAX COLLECTOR,

The tax collector of Washing ton County will start on his an- nual tour of the county January s, and will visit the different townships as follows:
 Brush Creek, Spring Valley, January s, 1909.
 Goshen, January 9.
 Wyman, January II.
 Richland, Maguire's Store, January 12.
 Durham, January l3.
 Reed, Hazel Valley, January IA. White River, Sulphur City, January Is.
 West Fork, January IS and 10. Lees Creek. Black kburn, Janu- ary 20.
 Cove Creek, Fall Creek, Janu- ary 21.
 Valley, Moffit, January 2. Cane Hill, January 25 and 2b. Boston, Antioch, January 2. Vineyard, Evansville, Jan. 2S. Dutch Mills, January %. Star Hill, Lincoln, Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.
 Price, Summers, February ,. Illinois, Cincinnati, Feb. 3 and 4.
 Wellington, February 5. Wheeler, Savoy, February 6. Center, Pennington, Feb. s. Marr's Hill, Prairie View, Feb. Rhea's Mill, Rhea, Feb. 10. Prairie Grove, February II, 12 and lS.
 Harmon, February Is.
 Elm Springs, February lb. Springdale, Feb. IT, IS, 10, 20. Winslow, February 2l and B. Crawford, Brentwood, Feb. A and g.
 Prairie, Fayetteville, Feb. 26 to April 10.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
Try It Once.

There IS more actual misery and less real danger in case of itching, skin disease than other ailment. Hunts Cure IS manu- factured especially for these cases. It relieves instantly and cures prontly. Absolutely guar anteed
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

There never was thin woman who would admit that she was that way all over.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

For health and happiness-De- Witt's Little Early Risers-pleas- ant little liver pills, the best made. Sold by II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

Whats the matter with wed- ding ring as an exclusive circle?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Annual Meeting Of Massachusetts, So
ciety Opens at Boston.

Boston, May 10-!The Daughters OF
the Revolution for the third time In
the history OF the organization opened
the conventions for the society in this
city today. \ large number Of Daugii-
tcrs." all lineal descendants of th"s'
who fought for the liberty OF the ma
ton. wore ass 'mbled at the Hotel Son1-
erset early today when the committee
on credentials met to enroll them In the
meeting Tho remainder of the day
was devoted to receptions where the
delegates were enabled to renew for
mer acquaintances and meet new as
sncia.es before the real business of the
convention is begun tomorrow morn
ing.
The convention will continue until
SATURDAY. and besides the daily bust
ness sessions a varied program for the
entertainment of the visiting members
has been arranged. During the week
the daughters will visit the many his
torical places in and around Boston.
while number of other forms of
amusement have been provided.
The visiting Daughters were given a
reception in the afternoon by the Mas
sarhusetts Society. Mrs. George T..
smith. regent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
FARMINGDAlE.

Mrs. Cyrus Alger received a dis
patch Saturday announcing the death
of her stepmother and the critical
illness of her father Mrs. Alger left
on the 10 o'clock train for BrocktoE.
Mass. where her father lives
Mrs. Arthur Jewett of Bath passed
last week az guest of H. w. JewetG.
Mr. Jewett who recently accepted
position at the State House has
rented the residence of DR.. Campbell
Of Augusta and will move his family
there the first of June.
Scott Foster is at work for Allen
Lewis.
The pupils of the Grant street schoo!
spent part of Arbor Day in lessons on
house cleaning and cleaned their
school room in a very nice manner.
In the evening the principal. Miss
Flora Danforth, entertained her pupils
at her home.
The Art Club meets with Mrs.
Emma True of Church street Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
CATS LONG TRIP IN BOX.
Eighteen Days En- Route From Mis-
souri, to Elwood Without Food.

Eiweod. md. May 10.-Wiliam Nc
Neal and family. who unpacked then
household goods shipped from Crystal
City. Mo-. which We're on the road
eighteen days. received the surprise Of
their lives when they unpacked a box
of bedding. etc. to have the family
cat walk out OF the box. which they
thought they had left i'm Crystal City
They packed their goods in Crystal
City on April II, while the house cat
seemingly aware of what was going
on. rubbed around their feet, and
purred. Later it disappeared and they
thought no more of it as it was in
tended to leave it behind. The goods
arrived yesterday. having been delayed
en- route. and. While the members of
the family We're partaking of Il lunch
in the new home. they heard a whin-
ing and scratching in a box. 1t was
quickly opened and out jumped
"tabby." gaunt and weak. but APP
parently overjoyed to find herself at
tached to the McNeal family. after he,
long fast. The cat has been in the
Nc Neal family nine years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11

The theory of l.. T. Cooper that most
of the ills of mankind emanate from
the stomach and that it is only neces-
sary to restore that organ to normal
condition in order to enjoy good health,
is rapidly being accepted as correct
by people in all parts OF the country.
His further claim that his New Dis
covery medicine will effect this change
quickly and permanently is supported
by vast army of followers.
One of those to put the Cooper theory
and medicine to test is +. w. Ross,
living at 205 Irvine street, Orlando,
Fla, and ali honored resident of that
statement for publication With refer
ence to the result OF his experiment,
in which he says:
For the past ten years | have been
unable to do any work, and on numer
Gus occasions when | tried to work.
tie o. no appetite, and the small
amount of food / did eat distressed
nc. My digestion was bad, my bowels
in a miserable condition. j was ner-
vous. weak tired and worn out all the
time. i could not sleep well. and would
arise in the morning feeling all wore
out ] tried numerous remedies, but
instead Of getting better, I continued
to decline, and felt that it would not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
Mauritania Makes Quick
Run Across Atlantic,
Cuts "a Minutes OF Time for
the Eastward Trip.
Incidentally She Lowers Records for
0ne-and Thu se.days runs.

queenstown. May 10.-rhe Cunarl
Line steamship Mauretania arrived of
Daunts rock at 1854 this morning,
having beaten her own previous ana
all other eastward records by "a min
utes. She would have done still better
had she not been delayed by fog off
Fastnet The liners time from the
Ambrose lightship to Daunt's rock was
four days. IS hours and II minutes.
She covered the entire distance. 2955
knots at an average speed of 800
knots an hour
The best previous average speed
eastward was 1851. From Thursday
noon until Sunday noon. the steamer
ploughed along at the rate of 20;
knots an hour. constituting a recor'!
for three days. In this time she made
also a record for a single days run
eastward. go knots as against G09.
She made this distance between Friday
noon and Saturday noon.
The daily runs were: 5SS. sos. G1",
500 and $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11

Put Cooper's Claim to a Test and Proved
Its Commences.

he long until I would end my misery
in the grave.
Several months ago ] read about
the Cooper remedies and was SO i'm
pressed that | went 10 my druggist s
and bought a bottle of the New Dis
covery medicine. | Immediately no.
ticed beneficial effect, and continued
the treatment. 1t thoroughly cleansed
my bowels. made my stomach feel
easier, and / began to get some
strength.
IN little while I developed a
splendid appetite and found that l cou
splendid appetite, and found that
conld eat anything ] cared for without
suffering any i'll effects afterward--
my digestion was perfect. My sleep
became sound, restful and refreshing.
AS | gained in strength 7 began to
work again, and found l could do con-
siderable without becoming exhausted.
In two months time / was we'll
man. / can do as hard work as ever,
and nave virtually taken new lease
of life. | make this statement in CRATE
ful appreciation of the benefits / have
derived from the Cooper medicine. for
/ honestly believe ] owe my life to
its marvellous curative properties"
Cooper's New Discovery is sold by
bottle sent free upon request by adj
dressing The Cooper Medicine Com
p:tny, Dayton, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
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ones being losses on loans which did
not result satisfactorily. 1t was UNI
dtrstood much money was lost through
the Ferry Manufacturing CO.. whose
plant Was sold for $4,000 last week on
& foreclosure order to satisfy a mort
gage held by Il Lewiston bank
At the annual meeting three weeks
aao there was a lively contest for di-
rectors and several members of the
heard were replaced by new ones
Charles Fl. Merrill a wealthy Ban
COR man and a large dealer in WOO
III the Boston market. was elected
president to succeed Edward j. Law
renee Of Fairfield the well-known shiI
owner. The stockholders are said to be
men fully able to meet any assess
meHts mad, upon them to clear up any
losses
The following unsigned notice was
posted shortly before noon:
Under Il restraining order from The
supreme judicial court OF the State OF
Maine. the Watervilc Trust Go. is pro-
hihitad from receiving or paying out
deposits. Money may be received foi
notes a.s they mature
Horace PnrintOn. vice president OF
the bank ana a prominent contractor
declared that the depositors are all
right and rhe stockholders will have
come out well.
Charles f. Johnson, Counse! 70" the
Institution. said the directors found
that thay would have to make an as
srssmcnt and felt it would not be safe
to m AXE it in the general run of bust
ness because rumorS might start that
something was wrong with the bank
and start run that would iEjure it,
He considered that the method taken
was the best one under the crcuni-
stances and that it was a NOV" simply
To lrotect the depositors. il" said that
Hesi.tes the capital stock of 100000 an
equal amount can be raised from tho
stock holders and added to tie re-
sources of the bank. He believed the
depOsitors would receive all tl,ei:
money.
Mark Gallert. merchant here for
AZ years and one who mas maintained
an active interest in the management
of the bank did not consider the stu
alton serious and asserted the depos-
The city Of Watervil,e for years had
kept the city none in this bank until
4 few weeks ago. when Q new system
was inaugurat6d and bids We're asked
for tie deposits. The Ticonic National
EaGh WAS the highest bidder and all
the city money was transferred to that
bank.
There were unimportant runs by
small GepOsitOrs on the other banks of
the city today because of the closing
of the Waterville Trust Cos bank.
many Withdrawing their savings. All
demands were met promptly and the
banks were not bothered to any eX-
tent.
state Pank Examiner SHELTON stated
that no receiver would be appointed
at present and that he shall take no
further steps until the directors have
an opportunity to see what they can
do He confidently believes the depos-
itcrs will be fully taken care of in any
event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
(Bv Associated PreSs.)

WatervilIe, Me. May 10-There was
no scmblance of excitement today
wnen the regular hour arrived for the
opening Of the Waterville Trust COS
receiving or paying deposits pending
an investigation Of its affairs by an
order from Associate Justice Albert VI
Spear. on complaint of State Bank EN-
amirer William 3. Shelton. The order
OF the court was served on the bank
officials early this morning by Deputy
Sheriff Potter OF Gardner aiasa no bust
ness was done, except the collection OF
lOar".
Although the full force of banking
clerks was on hand, the doors remained
locked ami the shades drawn. \ num-
Der Of people stopped in front of the
banl; but they viewed the situation in
a good natured manner. believing the
institution is sound and that they will
get their money. Much sympathy was
expressed for the officials, but no one
was very nervous except about the
Inconvenience Of having the deposits
tied up for possibly two or three
months. The bank has been popular
and mas had its full share of business
as we'll as savings deposits. No no.
tice had been posted on the doors up
to 10 A. NJ.
Bank Examiner Shelton was expect
ed tn arrive from. Lewiston during the
forenoon t. further investigate the af-
fairs of the institution. \ hearing
probably will be held the last of this
week on the complaint which! resulted
in the granting OF the temporary in
function.
A number Of causes are given for
the present difficulties, the principal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11

Harold Woodcock was arraigned in
the Gardiner municipal court Monday
morning upon complaint of Lester
Mariner. who charged that WOodcock
had assaulted him by choking. The
difficulty arose from trip which
Woodcock and Mariner took to the
lake on Saturday, when it is alleged
that Mariner became intoxicated and
left his watch and pocketbook at a
cottage or in a boat, it was not just
clear which. Woodcock on Monday
morning accused Mariner of the
larceny of the articles. and the latter
declared his innocence. whereupon thu
alleged assault took place. The whole
affair was so badly tangled that
Mariner was advised to withdraw his
complaint, which he did. and Wood
cock was released in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Eighth Annual Convention Will be
Held Today at Bangor.

Bangor. Me-. May 10.-The Eighth
Annual State Convention of the
knights of Columbus will be held at
Bangor tomorrow afternoon and ar
engagements are being made for the ac-
commodation of the delegates from all
the councils: in the State
All the State officers will he in at
tendance and ii number of prominent
members from outside the State are
expected to be present to extend the
fiaternal greetings Of the other so
cietics. During the past year d num-
Der of new councils have been insti-
tuted and the membership has grown
lG per cont.
IN interesting program has been
mapped out for the delegates and they
will he royalty entertained by the
members OF the local council. The bust
ness session also promises To be in
terestinS and owing to the growth dur
ing the past yea" under adverse con-
ditions. it IT, expected that this year
the record viii be excelled. A cam
paien Will be wagcd which it is eX-
pcrted will result in the acquisition OF
many new members and the institu-
ton Of q number of new councils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
HAD NEVER SEEN A HORSE.
Carlos kieffer, Born in Honduras,
Comes to indiana to Learn English.

Salem. Ind. May 1o.-Carlos Kieffer
az "ight-ye1r old native Of TruXillo
Honduras. Central America. has ar
rived at Salem and entered the homo
of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Arnold to
be taught the English language.
He will attend the public schools
as soon as he is able to speak
English. His father was born in
Chicago thirty five years ago of Ger
man parentage and about ten years
ago went TO live in Honduras. where
he married a Mosquioto Indian. Three
children have been born, Carlos being
the oldest. Before coming to America
he had never seen a horse. buggy.
train automobile. bicycle or any of tn"
modern means of transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
A FOOD FOR
THE NERVES
Remarkable Result OF the Tonic
Treatment in a Case at
Washington, Me.

There is absolutely no way Of reach.
ing the nerves with medicine except
through the blood. The nerves receive
all of their nourishment and support
from the blood which, under healthful
conditions, carries the elements needed
to rebuild wasted nerve tissue.
Let the blood become deranged and
deficient in these elements and the
nerves will be badly nourished and
headaches, neuralgia, sciatica, functional
paralysis and host of other nervous
troubles may result. This is illustrated
by tho case Of Mrs. Lincoln Overlook, of
Washington, Me-, who says:
"A few years ago began to suffer
with nervousness although Ihad always
been healthy. The trouble came on ne
suddenly. 1t took me like all attack of
fever and ague. became short Of
breath and it seemed as though every
thing in the room was shaking. l sent
tor the doctor who gave me something
for my heart. failed rapidly i'll health.
Ny eyes were affected Everything
seemed to be black and I couldn't dis
tingush persons features from across
the room. could eat but little food
for when ate too much l would get so
short Of breath that would have to 60
to the door for air. My feet burned
awfully at night and / would have to
get up and walk the floor. l was up
aud down. should have been III bed
but had to care for my child. WASN'T
able to do any other work.
1.-The doctors said my trouble was ner-
vousness and weakness of the heart and
after a few months treatment with them
began taking DR.. Williams Pink Pills
instead. They helped me in short time
and continued until felt we'll. For
the last three or four years l haven't
had any return of my trouble and have
done all of my own housework.'
Every nervous sufferer should have q
copy Of our booklet "Nervous Disorders,
. Method of Home Treatment.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold BY
all druggists, or sent, postpaid, on re.
ceipt of price, SO cents per box; six boxes
for $3.50. by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady, n. Y. They are
guaranteed to he free from opiates or
any harmful sirng and cannot injurs
the most delicate system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
WATERvlLLE NOT ALARMED.
Continued from Page One).

the trouble lays with this bank alone
and rot with any one OF the branches,
bur from what can be learned from the
directors the entire amount of money
needed to Straiehtcn out affairs will
be Forthcoming and all deposits Will
be paid. 1t is probable that the bank
viii resume business III Il short time.
Vice President Horace Purinton OF
this city VAS interviewed Monday by
Il Journal reporter. His statements
concerning the existing conditions were
few, as he preferred to wait until after
the meeting of the directors. which will
plnpaDly he held within d few days.
Concerning tie morning dispatches. he
stated that they were greatly mislead-
n% and that President &. II. Merrill
Of Bangor was rot at fault. The trou-
Die, lie stated. began before Mr.. Mer-
ill lrcanr president and under the
old administration. President Merrill
mas been in office since March last
and it Is claimed that had he known
1t the time that the conditions Were
such as they are. he would not have
been a candidate for office.
Mr. P;lrinton stated that all the de-
posts would be paid and that the stock
holders would lie assessed for the
arNount. He was confident that bust
ness would be resumed within a few
days.
Other directors IN this city make the
same statements. although all of them
refused to say much regarding the
matter until the proper time The no
.ire was posted on the banks door
Monday morning and although many
gathered only to find the doors closed
AMI the curtains drawn. there was no
demonstration of any kind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11

said sister. to have and TO- hold. for
her sole use. to herself her heirs. exc
cutors. administrators and assigns for
ever.
Susan Homan. Joseph Manley and
Ashton H. Thayer are named as exc
cutors in the original will. which is
dated, March 3, 1885, A codocil. date
} ally 10. 1907, appoints as co-executor
with Susan Homan and Ashton Fl
Thayer. in the place of Joseph II
Marley. deceased. Samuel c. Manley
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
ESTATE TO slSTER-lN-LAW.
$4,000 for Woman Who Cared for
Blind Relative.

Kansas City. Mo-, May 10.-The will
of Charles T. Goodwin. who died April
II, at the age OF SO has just been filed
for probate. Mr.. Goodwin lived ut
2601 Olive street He left an estate
valued at $4,000. The will was no,
signed by himself. but by Richard l..
Jones. for the reason. as stated in the
document. that Mr.. Goodwin was blind
From the estate. 5000 is set aside for
funeral expenses. including $500 for 4
monument. The following requests of
81 each are made: To John Goodwin,
brother: to Cornelia G. Birch. a
sister; to Mary ]. Wick. sister: -
Fred G. Goodwin. Il half-brother.
The remainder of the estate is left
to Lucy +. Goodwin. a sister-in law,
who cared for Goodwin in his declin-
ing years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-11
RhinoCeros Falls Before
Col, RooseVe|t's Rifle
He and Kermit Are Keeping
The Natura|ists Busy.
Now Wants a Giraffe, a Hippo and
An Elephant.

Nairobi. British East Africa. May
lu.-A bulky rhinoceros is the latest
prize wrested from the jungle by Col
Roosevelt From the eN-PreSl,ent :
camp near MachakOs word was
brought down today that the luck OF
the Presidents party continues and
that l. varieties of game. including the
big rhlnocerOS. have been bassed on
the last expedition.
The rhinuccroS was charging Mr.
Roosevelt when the hunter fired. The
distance was IA PAGES and the animal
fell dead.
The naturalists of the party are kept
busy preparing the trophies which Mr.
Roosevelt and his son Kermit are
bringing in daily. Forty-five already
have Eeen prepared lor the SmthSoni-
All Institute at Washington.