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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21
Grand River Methodist Church Burns

During the storm of Saturday
night the Methodist church was
struck by lightning and completely
destroyed About six o'clock the
storm was at it's worst and sharp
crash of thunder reverberated over
the town.
In few moments fire was discov-
cred in the belfry of the church. The
rain was pouring down in torrents
but the fire progressed rapidly In
spite of it.
In few moments the blaze had
gained the inside of the attic where
birds of the past two decades had
stored a half ton of hay. AS soon as
the flames reached this the roof be-
gan to burn from the inside and
shortly the entire church was roar
ing wall of flames. In two hours
nothing remained but the charred
frame which had fallen outward.
Those who first reached the scene did
what they could to save the furni-
ture. Almost all of it was saved as
the fire was burning from the top of
the building. The lights could not
be taken down as there were no
stepladders handy to get them.
They were the most valuable ar
ticles lost as it was bran new gaso-
line plant, just installed last Friday.
The plant was saved but the piping
and fixtures were destroyed. The
| pews were torn from the floor and
thrown outside but they were for the
most part rendered useless by split
ting them up. The organ and stoves
were taken away safely. Only the
fact that everything was soaked by
the steady rain of the two days prev
ious kept the fire from spreading to
adjoining residences. AS it was
prompt work was necessary to keeI
the parsonage, Tug Daughton's
house and Roll Brennaman's from
catching fire. There was not much
wind and this aided the fire-fghteri
in protecting the properties. AS i
was the town was extremely forum
ate to get off with the loss of one
building.
The church was insured for $500
We understand that plans for re
building are being talked over, bu
as yet no definite decision has beel
made.-Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21
PROPER CARE OF SCHOOL chill
DREN.
Health of Greatest Concern to the


DREN.
Health of Greatest Concern to the
People.
Bulletin issued by press bureau of
department of tuberculosis.
Des Moines, September 15.-Now
that the schools and colleges
throughout the state are open for
the coming school year the proper
care of the health of the students
| becomes a matter of the greatest i'm
| portance. Thousands of children are
assembled daily in buildings which
in matters of sanitation and ventil-
alton may be classed as bad. Com
| paratively few of the school build
| ings of the state, especially in the
country, are properly constructed
| from the standpoint of light ventil-
alton and sanitation. This being
| true, it is important that such meth
DDS shall be employed as may be
possible to mitigate the harm arising
| from any lack of these very essen
| tial things. Moreover, there is over
| crowding because of insufficient
| room, which makes it doubly i'm
| portant that where such conditions
exist still greater attention should
be paid to the sanitary environment
of the pupils.
1t may be stated that the ventila-
| ton of school rooms is of highest
| Importance. Where a number of
children are assembled for six or
seven hours daily and no system of
ventilation is installed it will be seen
that some method should be devised
by superintendent and teachers to
supply such rooms with sufficient
ventilation so that the children may
| have maximum amount of pure
air. Except in extreme weather win
dows may be lowered and fresh air
constantly supplied without endan-
gering the health of the students
The heating of school houses very
often becomes problem. In many
instances boards of education have
not examined into the harmful eff
fects upon students of vitiated air,
and it frequently happens that the
| janitor who may have no technical
knowledge strenuously objects to
the opening of windows for ventila-
| ton purposes. In any event it is
important that the room be made
comfortable while circulation of
fresh air is maintained.
1t is fact that large numbers Of
boys and girls are being graduated
| from our schools and colleges whose
| health has been undermined and who
go out in the world ill-eauipped for
the struggle of existence, and while
| the sanitation and the ventilation of
the school buildings may not be
responsible for all of it, yet their
lack may be regarded as very seri-
Gus menace to health. 1t is ques-
ton now of health, and it is vastly
more important to the state that
healthy citizens be sent out than edu-
Gated ones. However, there is moth
ing to hinder the education of our
boys and girls under the most sani-
tary and hygienic conditions. 1t al
ways costs to ventilate public
building, also to provide proper SAM
tation, but there is no one who will
deny that the investment is good,
and there is no community in Iowa
that can afford not to safeguard the
Health of its citizens and prevent
many of the diseases which otherwise
will destroy them untimely.
j This department will be glad to
I make suggestions to boards of educa-
(tion or teachers with reference to
these important matters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21
Beware of Olntments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and
copl etely derange the whole system when entering
1t through the surfaces Such articles should
never be used except prescriptions from reputable
physicians the damage they will do is ten fold to
the 90 cd you possibly derive from them Halls
Caterr h Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney Co.,
nally acting directly upon the blood and mucass
faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cuse
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken internally
anA made in Toledo, Ohio, by =. J. Cheney Co
TestinSoa1Als are free.
Sold By Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Haal's Family Pills arc the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomache, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your druggist for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21

Brooks, Muriel Turner, Mary Rex,
Monica Daughton, Ruth Hamilton,
Gladys Russell, Fern Mckinley,
Ellen Looney, Fair Griffin, Austin
Griffin, John Griffin, Howard Mar
tindale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21

Worthless men are encouraged by
women's tears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-10-21

Some kind of trust is important to
the doctors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
New Vaudeville at Opera House.

This afternoon and evening will be
the last opportunity Of witnessing one
of the best pictures ever shown on any
screen, that Of "Converted," master
piece in this work of photographers
art. produced by the celebrated firm of
Gaumont, the French premier in finn
manufacture. The story is a beautiful
one and is artistic in it's surroundings
and cleverly produced carrying with it a
wholesome moral that stikes home 20
the heart of the christian: The new
vaudeville in connection with the pic
lures introduces Larivee and Lee in
their stunt of 1.-THE Candy Kid and The
Girl Amateur" Miss Stuart will sing
Shine On Harvest Moon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

their program fairly scintillates with
brilliant sparks of wit and humor.
Their ouips and quirks are sure cure
for the blues. Try their remedy for
over two and one-half hours next Mon
day night and be convinced. New
songs, new dances, new jokes" reads
their ada sufficient guarantee of
royal good time to everyone. The airs
to their songs just run themselves
and will be whistled and played by
Divers OF popular music for sometime.
Everybody knows Harry Jones and
everybody will try to be there to hear
him sing Everybody Turned and
Looked at Me" and Somebody Lied"
1t will do you good to hear Billy Fox
sing his Historically funny song,
'B r. o. K. E." Other coon songs
there will be equally as good with bal
lads enough to balance its program
and satisfy all. And then the OliO!
Brim full of laughs it is and as origin
al as it is amusing.
How 10 these appeal to you-VictOr
lie Clair. Names champion buck and
wing dancer: AL Walker in a mandolin
solo; and the inimicable Harry Jones
and Thomas Fox in breezy, mirth-
producing skit entitled "Dawg Days"
Too funny to be missed. All this in
addition to Manager Cuddy's regular
vaudeville entertainment including il
Illustrated songs.
The boys are ambitious to make this,
their first real public appearance in
Augusta red letter day in the an
nails Of amateur minstrelsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Tyler of Mason, Aug, 10, 1874, and they
had eight children Of whom four sur
vivc. Mr.. Merrill was for many years
a blacksmith, and he gave up working
at his trade only a few years ago and
then more from inclination than from
any physical nece ssity. He is well and
vigorous and calls himself young
man.
Everybody knows him as Jingle John
and on the occasion of his goth birth
day few relatives gathered in his
honor at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. n F. Thorn. ..t
The gathering was a complete sur
prise to Uncle John and that he was
highly pleased repealed. itself in his,
happy shining face Uncle John is
widely known and by his quiet, Chris
tian life has won 10 himself a host of
friends who hold ,him in high esteem.
He has always been ready to lend
helping hand in every good work, and
that cheerfully In scores of homes his
name is held in loving reverence.
His is an ideal home, surrounded
with every comfort that makes life
happy, and loving hands minister to
his every need. 1t may be truly said
of him: His pathway is as a shining
light. that shireth more and more I'M
til the perfect day" He was the recip
lent of a substantial birthday gift.
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. j. \. Stuart,
Mr. and Mrs w. II. Bean and daugh-
ter Maude, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Merrill
and son Ninal, Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Fer
nald, Mrs. j. H. Hallowell and grand
son, VIM CasWell, Mrs. J. w. Boynton,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Boynton and Mas
ter Alvernon.
A delightful social evening was pass
ed, interspersed with vocal and instru-
GENITAL music, with Mrs. II. A. Boynton
as organist. Choice selections from the
photograph by H. T. Merrill and an
original poem especially dedicated to
Uncle John by Mrs. 3. r. Fernald We're
rendered, after which refreshments
We're served by Mrs Thorn assisted by
her sister, Mrs. A. c. Merrill.
At q late hour the guests took their
departure all uniting in pronouncing it
Il most enjoyable occasion and each
wishing Uncle John many happy re-
turns of the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

The members of the Pianelli Fencing
Club will tender a reception and dance
to the members of the Bowdoin Col
lege fencing team at Wo5amen's hall
on Friday evening, April 80, which is
expected to be a most enjoyable oc-
casion. The program for the evening
will include fencing bouts from TO .
between the Pianelli team, which will
probably consist of Messrs. Sawtelle,
Jones and Church, and the Bowdoin
team, and the time from 9 to II will
be devoted to dancing, for which music
will be furnished by Dennis Orchestra.
Refreshments will be served during the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Chairman Carleton of the Fish and
Game Commission has returned from a
brief fishing trip to Sebago lake, where
he went in company with EX-Commis
sicner Stanley and reports that he had
an enjoyable trip. The two fishermen
landed four salmon, three of which
were caught by Mr.. Carleton, and while
the fish We're not the largest that have
been caught at the lake this spring
they We're large enough. running from
31a to pounds. Mr.. Carleton said that
the fish We're from the hatcheries of the
State, having been placed in the lake
six or seven years ago. and the fact
that the fishing at Sebago is the lest
this spring it has ever been goes
to show the value that the hatch
cries are to the fishing interests of the
inland waters Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

One advantage of the high water in
the river is that it will do lot of work
in the way of spring housekeeping
along the water front above the Ken
ncbec bridge. Although the west shore
of the river is not used as a general
dumping ground there is quite an ac
culnuiation at the rear of the stores by
the time that spring arrives and the
high water and swift current in the
river floats the rubbish and carries it
to other parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
Good Prouram at the Star,

The new series of pictures shown at
the Star theatre yesterday will be in
the program today for the last time.
The feature picture 'rhe Mountainecr's
Revenge received great applause at
yestei days performance. This picture
alone is well worth the price of admis-
sion. The other pictures have a wide
range OF subjects that are very pleas
ing. Miss Jones, the popular illustrat-
ed song singer ut the STAR, will have
two new songs for TODAY Tomorrow
there will be an entire change of pic
lures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
augusta Retail Market.

Best steak, soc. h.; top round, 90 to
25c. h.; under cut, Is to 1Sc. ID. Rib
steak is Csc. h.: veal steak, Csc. h.;
veal roast, Is to 1Sc. h.; fores, ~ to
13c. h.; 1909 native lamb. 80 to 35c. h.:
Western Cine) hind quarter, IS to zoe
b.; fores, 13c. h.; Chickens. Csc h.;
fowlr~22c. Id. Pork roast or chop is 16
to lie. h.; hams, sliced, 20 to 22c. lb:
whole, II to lie. h.; bacon, Is to 1Sc
h.; bacon sliced, 20 to Csc. h.; corned
beef, 5 to lac. ID. Eggs 20 to 25c. doz.
Potatoes are booming, 81 bushel now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt. Bancroft of
the New Hampshire State hospital at
Concord. n. H., giving a description of
one James II. Yeaton, who has escaped
from that institution. Yeaton is So
years of age, about feet in height and
weighs 1875 pounds; has black hair.
black eyes, black moustache, sharp fea-
lures, long narrow face and quite
large ears. His home is in EPSON, N.
H. He was committed to Jail by order of
the court and transferred to the hospi-
tai for observation. AT the time of his
escape he Wore a brownish suit. Has
vaccination scar on left arm
and large contracted scar near vac
cinatlon scar on same arm. Eczema
eruptions on fourth and fifth fingers of
left hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Don't forget that Bowditch and Web
ster sell Eckford's mixture. twenty
eight of the finest varieties of sweet
peas for five cents an ounce with a lib
eral discount in larger quantities. They
also have white, pink, cardinal and
lavender peas, for those who prefer
masses of a single color, tall and dwarf
nasturtiums in bulk, and hundred va
rietics of Rices northern grown flower
seeds in packages with fun directions
for planting ana colored cuts of the
matured flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

New York is the style centre of Am
erica and one of the three style centres
Of the world. Messer-Perley Co.
are exhibiting the many spring mod
els in formal and informal dress
designed by Benjamin of New York.
While well-tailored clothes are made
in other cities, it must be apparent that
the last word on fashion is spoken by
New York which is to mems clothes,
what Paris is to WOmen'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Current Events club will meet with
Mrs. Dennis Donovan, Bangor Road
Friday afternoon. The program will
be as follows: Roll call-Current
Events, Election of officers. Violin
solo by Miss Irene Tetreault with piano
accompaniment by Miss Edith Te-
treaut. General discussion of the
years work This is the annual meet
ing for election of officers, and all are
requested to be present. Take car that
leaves Post Office at ten minutes past
two o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
H. M, S. Pinafore. Nav 3.

The first big musical production to
be given by the Knights oftColumbus
will be H. NJ. S. Pinafore at the Opera
House on Monday evening, May 8.
Pinafore has now gained the title OF
the greatest of comic operas" and
therefore the presentation of this
famous old musical success is being
looked forward to with unusual inter-
est.
The opera will be given by a COM
pany composed entirely of local talent
which is now rehearsing under the
personal direction of Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Duzer of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

The seth anniversary of the founding
of Odd Fellowship in this country will
be observed next Sunday by Asylum
Lodge No 20. The lodge and it's kim
bred bodies in large number will go in
i body to the UniverSaliSt church
where the Memorial sermon will be
preached by Rev. Leroy w. Coons.
The lodge invites any visiting brethren
and friends to join them in this SER
vicp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

The Driving park was, the scene Of
an exciting battle Wednesday, when
the Cannibals defeated the Savages
by one tally, the score standing to
until the ninth inning. The batteries
were Jones and Gay; Gage and
Mitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Miss Elsie M. Robbins, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ira j. Robbins of Vas
salboro, left Wednesday for San Ber-
nardino, Calf. where she VIII join
her uncle and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. C. NJ.
SaWtelle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

and no knowing how they will be in a
week. Sugar. $3.50 for 25 Id. bag. Grass
seeds are Timothy $2.65 bushel; North
ern N. Y. clover, Ice. ID; Alsike, zoe.
h.. red top, zoe. Id. Flour is tending
upward all round, 81 barrel, soc. bag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

If your last summers straw hat is
too good to throw away but too dirty
to look well, just get a package of
"Iiat Bleach" which Lunt & Brann sell
ard see what nice looking new hat
you can make of it. The preparation
is easy to use and anyone can use it,.
You can clean your hat in 10 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
HIS GOTH MILESTONE.
"Uncle, John" Merrill, Well Known
Resident of North Windsor.

One Of the best known and most re-
spected residents of North Windsor is
John Merrill who passed his 90th mile
stone q few weeks ago. He was born
J;Nuary is, 1919 within two miles of his
present hora" He married Euni-c ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

A meeting Of the East Kennebec
Pomona will be held with the Grange
at Clinton next Tuesday; April q, the
occasion being an all-day session. A
large number of members from this
section will probably be in attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
Military Ministries.

Local talent will never shine more
rcsplendantly in Augusta than at the
Military Ministries, April 26, at the
Augusta Opera house. The members
are well known Augusta boys who have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

With the exception of the nightly
delegation of tramps and other wan
derers who find their way into the po-
lice station for lodging matters at
headquarters are now very quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

First meetings of creditors will be
held in the cases of David E. Butler
and James w. Heath of Waterville
at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for Kcnnebec county Friday
forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
WASHING WITHOUT WATER
h Like Trying to Get Rid Of Dandru2
Without Herpicide.

b Like Trying to Get Rid Of DandruR
Without Herpicide.
Did you ever see any one trying to
wash themselves without soap or
water?
If YOU did what would you say Of
him?
1t is every bit as foolish to try to get
rid of; Dandruff and to prevent Bald
ness by feeding the germs which cause
&. with Canthrarides. Vaseline Glycer-
inc and similar substances which form
the principal ingredients Of most So
called Hair Growers.
Newbro's Herpicide is successful be-
cause it attacks and kills the parasitic
germ which feeds on the hair roots.
1t is the original and only genuine
scalp germicide manufactured.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Detroit. Mich.
TWO SlzGs-5oc, AND $500
6owditch Wabster a Co SnaciaI Aota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

There viii be an interesting sale at
the Unitarian parlorS on Thursday at
terno0n, April 20, of daintily embroid-
cred underwear and neck wear; also
May-GaSketS and candies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

H. W. Norcross is able to ride out
after having been confined to the house
for the past three weeks on account
of illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Don't forget the whist party and
dance at Woodman's hall this evening
given by the n. E. @. p, tickets 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

A gas range was installed yesterday
for j. c. Kirkpatrick, 176 State street,
by the Kennebec Light & Heat Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

At the Universalist vestry tonight at
$50 will be served cold meat, baked
beans, salads, hot rolls, cream pie and
coffee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

The ladies of the Eastern Star will
hold a Food sale next Saturday after
noon at G. S. Yorks store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Labreck are
passing the week in Boston on COM
bined business and pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22

Thursday, April %, 1909.