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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15
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When summer has passed
in these northern states.
the sun is only mild under
~ the bright blue skies oi
.Southern California. This
- is one OF ns,urs's happy.
provisions e eVnal sum.
.mer for those who cannot
endure . more severe ell.
- mate.
California has been called
the Mecca Of the Wishi
tourist" It's hotels and
stopping places are y
varied - those Of oil well
regulated cities. Viacrs
can always find suitable
accom- dations, eongsni.l
companions, and varied {
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15
FINE ROADS ABROAD,
American Experts Point Out Su'
periority Of Foreign Highways.
THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER

nance and Adaptation Of Construction
to Traffic Are Essential, Say Dele
uates to international Road Congress.
Three OF the American delegates to
the first International road congress
recently held In Paris. France, arrived
In New York the other day. All from
Seattle Wash. they are Samuel Hill,
president OF the Washington Good
Roads association; r. II Thomson.
city engineer OF Seattle. and Samuel
G. Lancaster. professor OF highway en-
cheering. University Of Washington.
Soon after their arrival they united
In a statement to the New York Her
aid regarding the results Of the road
congress.
Road builders from all parts OF the
world were present at the conference,
twenty-nlne countries being represent
ed. There were twenty delegates from
the United States.
A remarkable exhibition In connec-
tion with the road congress was dis
play Of samples OF road surfaces.
With the question Of the dust raised
by motor cars and the bad surfaces OF
roads 30 much In evidence, this exhibit
was particularly interesting.
The statement OF Messrs. Hin. Tbom-
son and Lancaster lis as follows:
personal observations made In
France. Germany and Belgium, Hol-
land and England have served to
show IN a striking manner the back
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15
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casting about for a reason. Some
of them suggested that it was a case
Of heart failure, others that 1t was
suicide, while still others contended
that it was merely case of sleeping
off the effects of the night before.
The possibility that It was ruse to
avoid creditors was also suggested,
and at last the strain became so
great that delegation of our lead
ing citizens was called together and
proceeded TO force an entrance.
Upon gaining the inner portals It
was found that the bird had flown
taking with him all the portable
tools and leaving only what he
could not carry and lot OF unpaid
bills.
Just think OF It! A 31a.5o heat
ing stove for ss.65 at Hair-Riddle
Hdwe, Cos for short time only.
1-S-lt
John Twohy. of Spokane. Wash,
was In Merlin Saturday looking over
his varied interests here and express
ed himself well pleased with the pro-
gress being made In the way OF get
ting ready for the planting OF fruit
trees during the coming winter. He
has a preference for the D'Anjou
pear and left orders to put out as
many Of that variety as it was posi-
BILE to get from the nurseries, so
Merlin will one Of these days become
as noted for its pears as 1t already
is for It's peaches. The Judge also
expressed his intention OF erecting a
two-story building on the lot he re-
Gently purchased at the corner of
Stratton and Peach streets. It will
be either cement or brick, depending
upot which material can be secured
the quickest. The upper story will
be arranged for a frst-class hotel,
while the lower floor will be divided
into store rooms, with a bank on the
corner. Don't It look like "Therell
be something doing In Merlin very
soon?"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15
News From Merlin
Timber Interests at Merlin.

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15

wardness OF our own country In almost
every phase Of road construction and
maintenance.
widely differing conditions render
comparisons difficult, yet a study Of
the roads OF these countries, the high
state Of intensive agriculture noted
everywhere. with the resultant beauty
Of the surrounding landscape, proves
raost interesting and instructive. They
furnish lesson which America can
not AFFORD 10 ignore.
The law Of grsvitation Is universal
The question OF gradient applies alike
to every road In every country. Tho
trafhc to be handled. differing ~ It
does in quantity and character. de-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15

Kennedy's Laxative Cough "
tastes nearly as good a. maple ",
1t cures the cold by gently NV
the bowels and at the same tim.
soothing for throat irritation !"
by stopping the cough. Sold +"
bins drug store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15

Nine horses that were employed on
gr8vc' road construction IN Hamilton
county lnt died trcm the snects o.
.vatl.aS DUST
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-01-15
Ghamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Most Popular Because it
is the Best.

az have sold Chambsrlain's Cough Rem
edy for the past eight years and find 1t to be
one of the best selling medicines on the ma
ket, For babies and young children there
is nothing better in the line ofcough syrups,"
'ays Paul Allen, Plain Dealing, La. This
remedy not only cures the coughs, colds and
roup so common among Young children, but
pleasant and safe for them to take. For
ale hv NJ. Clemens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
BELFAST.
Death Of AIva Stimpson-Marriage Of
East Belfast Girl.

Belfast, Nc, Feb. 8.-(SpeciaD -
Alva Simpson died yesterday morning
from the effects of a shock with which
he was stricken on Thursday. widow.
formerly Miss Fanny Stephenson. a
daughter and son, Miss Alice Stimp-
son and Elmer b. Simpson, also three
sisters. Mrs Robert Patterson OF Bel
fast, Mrs. Lucy Drake of Auburn, Mrs.
Eliza A. Sprague of Deer Isle and Il
brother. Orrin Simpson of Lynn,
Mass, survive. The deceased was for
merly a foreman in the local shoe shop
when it was under the name of Critch-
EFT &, Sibley and was also foreman
for several years in an Ellsworth shop.
Later he was for a time in business
for himself, making shoes in shop
near where the Duplex Roller Bushing
Co, plant now is, employing several
men. For 10 years he had been I'M
able to work, owing to illness
A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mrs. Henry Diclley, East Bel
fast at p. NJ, Saturday. when her
daughter Miss Lydis, was married to
Charles +. Henderson, son Of Thomas
NJ. Henderson Of Columbus, Kan. in
the presence of several guests The
ceremony was performed by Rev Will
liam Vaughan of the Trinity Reformed
church Miss Lucy. sister Of the
bride. was maid of honor. The BRIDE
was most becomingly gowned in whit.
The house was attractively decorated,
Many handsome presents were recelv-
ed by the bride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
Hundred Passengers Have
Narrow Escape.
Train Runs Over Bridge Un-
dermined by a Torrent
Engineer Unable to Stop Train at
Los Angeles Runs 1t Across.

Los. Angeles, Feb. Some hundred
lives hung in the balance for the frac-
ton of = second last night, while En-
gi,ieer w. Baldwin of the Sante FEE &
San Bernardine Railroad hesitated as
to- whether he should follow his IRE
mans example and jump or stick by
his engine and pilot it over the FAST
settling bridge at Avenue IS and the
Arroyo Scco. The Arroyo was a raging
torrent from the heavy storm and the
water cut under the concrete pllinS of
the bridge ard it began to sag. Then
ca.me the train of five cars slipping
down grade from Pasadena. Several
hundred persons were out watching the
stream and when they saw the tram
coming they attempted to warn 1t.
Engineer Baldwin saw the danger
but as he was unable to stop the train
before it was on the bridge, he let the
engine run across. Had he hit the
bridge at high speed. cars and pas
sengers would have gone into the roar
ing water Later the first section OF
the inbound Los Angeles Limited was
hailed Just north of the damaged
bridge and the passengers found their
way into the city on electric cars. The
second section was sent around by
way Of Riverside. The stream fed by
heavy rains, is roaring torrent and
has caused much damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
RESUMES BUSINESS.
impairment In Capital of Somersworth
Bank Is Removed.

Somersworth. n. H., Feb. S.-Busi-
ness was resumed today at the First
National Bank of this city. which was
closed on Dec. is last following the
discovery of a shortage of $4,000 and
the subsequent confession of Cashier
Fred NJ. Varney that he was a defaui-
ter
Melvin l.. Stevens, formerly employ
ed in the Office of the treasurer of the
Boston & Maine. occupied the cashiers
desk today. having been appointed by
the board of directors to succeed Var
ney.
Since the shortage was found in the
banks finances and the institution was
closed, National Bank Examiner Nor
win S. Bean, who made the discovery,
has been in charge of the bank. acting
as temporary receiver. After a thor
ough investigation of the books had
been completed it was found that $35,-
600 would restore the impaired capital
of the institution and an assessment of
S35 a share was made on the stock
holders on Jan. 81. At that time it
was expected that the bank would re-
sumo business on Feb. !, but when
that date arrived it was found that all
the stockholders had not contributed
their share of the assessment and the
re-opening was set for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
Said to Have Been Saved
On Train at Baltimore.
Mrs. Mary Coggesha|I Tells
Story for First Time.
SAYS Husband Seized Bomb and
Hurled 1t Away.

Springfield, Ohio, Feb. S.-That all
attempt was made upon President
Lincoln's life in Baltimore as ne was
on his way to Washington to take Oh
fee. is told by Mrs. Mary Coggeshall
widow of the Springfield man VINO, She
saws, saved the President from death.
All these years the story has re-
mainea secret with Mrs. Coggeshall,
to whom it was told by her husband
in secrecy. Lincoln told 10 one of 1t.
Mrs Coggeshall believes it's telling now
can do no harm and that it may be
an interesting addition to the Lincoln
literature of the month.
Her story is that a bomb was hurled
into the coach occupied by Lincoln as
it was standing in the station IN Balti-
more on the way to Washington anu
that her husband first Showed Lincoln
through the door of the car and then
hurled the bomb through a window OF
the coach away from the crowd.
Coggcshall who was one OF the war
Presidents close friends, accompanied
him from Columbus, Ohio, to Wash
ington. He was later sent by Lincoln
as minister to Ecuador, where he died
SOo6NSAieAif
"A change of cars had TO be made
in Baltimore. The special car dashed
into the depot and preparations for
an immediate change for the Wash
ington car were made. Mr.. Lincoln
and my husband were the last to
leave the coach. Mr.. Lincoln, who
was leading. turned just as they
reached the door and saw a kissing
bomb in the seat he was passing. Mr..
Coggeshall turned and saw what
menaced the President. He gave Lin
coin a shove that sent him out on the
platform, grabbed the bomb and nurl-
ed it out of the window opposite where
the crowd was gathered and then hur-
ried to the waiting train. When they
had become composed Lincoln ex-
claimed 'Coggeshall. did I not tell you
that if you came with me l should
come safely? God knows best
For a moment my husband could
not talk, then said: Mr.. President.
let this pass no further; let us not
give it to the world to be criticized
WHO put the bomb in the car vas
never learned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
JAMES M. SANBORN.
Sudden Death Of One of Most Proni
nent Newport Citizens.

Newport. Me, Feb. S.--(SpeciaD.-
Many expressions of sincere regreat
were heard today about this village
over the sudden death of James M.
Sanborn, which occurred at his High
street homo at late hour Saturday
evening No man will be more missed
than Will M. Sanborn. His death came
as a severe shock to all and his death
is universally regretted in this village.
where he was best known The funeral
services will be held from the home at
2 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. Both of
the local pastors will of1icjate at the
service. Rev. John w. Webster of the
High street church and Rev. Montford
S. Hill If the Methodist Episcopal
church. The bearers will be Edgar r.
Dow. Charles n. Morrill,. William H.
Mitchell and Judson e. Cakes
James Matthew Sanborn was born
in East Newport in this town nearly
so years ago. He secured his common
school education in the public schools
of this toxin. He attended Corinnl
Union Academy at Corinna and Co
burn Classical Institute at Waterville
and graduated from Colby College. At
ter completing his college course.
which he secured through his own eff
forts. ne taught SCHOOL in this and
surrounding towns and finally entered
the law office or Don A. III. Powers. In
1882 he was admitted to the Penobscot
county bar and soon afterwards form
ed a partnership for the practice OF
law with Mr. Powers. Powers & San
born did business until tho former
moved from Newport to Houlton in
1888 and sine" that time Mr.. Sanborn
practiccd by himself His practice was
extrnsiy" and he was considered one
of the ablcst lawyers in this section of
the state.
lie WAS ALWAYS interested in local
affairs and had the welfare of his town
at heart. For several years he served
as chairman of the selectmen and was
later elected town attorney or town
agent. serving in this capacity at his
death. He had served the class towns
OF Newport Corinna and Exeter In
the Legislature with credit to himself
and his constituents. Last spring he
was nominated as a candidate for the
Office OF Judge of probate of PenObscOt
county With the rest of the county
ticket he went down to defeat at the
September election, but the fact that
he ran far ahead of the ticket gave
testimony Of his popularity in all sec
lions Of The county. He was a man
thoroughly respected: kind hearted. he
was always willing to lend a helping
hand to an unfortunate fellow man. He
Will be generally mourned by his
friends throughout the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
RICH RED BLOOD
You Will Never Have it as Long as
You Have Dyspepsia.

Just as long as you have dyspepsia
your food will not properly digest, AMI
the nutritious elements in the food
will not be extracted or absorbed. and
impoverished or watery blood will fol-
low
This condition may not be apparent
at first. but it will come just as sure as
the sun will rise again.
Any stomach ailment. including all
forms of Indigestion. can be promptly
cured by using Mi-o-na tablets, a
scientific treatment unsurpassed.
1t stops fermentation, belching of
gas and taste of sour food almost at
once.
The mighty power of Mi-o-na to in
vigorate and restore the stomach to
perfect condition is known everywhere.
Mi-o-na cures by building up-by
banishing the cause. For thin people
it is a great flesh builder, because it
causes the stomach to give more and
purer nutrition to the blood. 1t cures
sea and car sickness and vomiting of
pregnancy almost Immediately. Bow
ditch. Webster &, Co, sell Mi-o-na for
soc large box, and guarantees it to
cure or money back.
Sold and guaranteed in Watervilie
by Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
Readfield Grange.

The regular meeting of Readfield
Grange was held Saturday. Feb. 3.
with a good attendance. The forenoon
exercises consisted of business and
comforting degrees. Three candidates
received the First and Second degrees,
and three applications We're received.
In the afternoon Grange was called
to order at 1870 Brother and Sister
f. T. Clifford and George Gray of
Winthrop Grange We're present and re-
ceiyed a cordial greeting. The first on
the program was music by the Grange
choir. Della H. Porter, pianist. The
topic for discussion What Shall Our
Children Read?" was introduced by
Mrs Nellie T. Collins in an interesting
paper, in which she mentioned list
of books she considered of benefit to
children. The newspaper of today was
rot considered beneficial by some OF
tie speakers. for the reason that too
much space was devoted to criminal
news that was not suitable for chill
dren.
Prof Hendrickson of Yarmouth, who
was present as visitor and who was
called or to speak on the question,
gave an interesting address in which
he defended the newspapers, having
been himself editor of a prominent pa
per in the West. He said the public
demanded the whole news. and Il pa
per that failed to furnish what the
public demanded suffered in conse-
quen1e Piano duet and encore by Miss
Beede, Kent's Hill. and friend followed.
state Master Stetson was announced
as speaker at the next meeting. Feb. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

An Act to repeal Chapter 352 OF the
Private and Special Laws of 1907. Ell
titled IAN Act to prohibit the taking
of Holsters in Hancock county,
An Act to amend Section !. Chaptef
251, OF the Special Laws of 1907. enti-
tied "An Act for the better protection
of alewives, shad and sturgeon IN va
rious rivers in Maine
Resolve in favor OF the Children
Aid Society Of Maine.
Resolve in favor of the King
Daughters Union of Bangor.
Resolve in favor of the Healy Asy-
lum with statement of facts
Resolve in favor of York hospital.
Resolve in favor of Knox County
General hospital.
Resolve in relation to the early York
county deeds.
An Act to amend Section &C OF Chap
ter !Ob of the Revised Statutes re-
lating to the appointment of surveyors
in real actions.
Resolve in favor of Bridgewatel
Classical Academy.
Passed to Be Enacted.
An Act relating to the issue Of bonds
Grabbed pending its passage to be en-
acted on motion OF Mr.. Rounds OF
Portland.
An Act relating to supplementary
associations.
An Act respecting the place OF taxa
ton Of personal property.
An Act to extend the charter of the
Merchants Trust Co.
An Act to extend the charter Of the
AroGstook Valley Railroad Co.
An Act to amend Chapter Of the
Revised Statutes relating to the taxa
ton of Loan and Building Associa-
tons. Grabbed pending passage 70 b.
enacted on motion of Mr.. Davies Of
YARMOUTH.
Finally Passed.
Resolve in favor of st. Elizabcth's
Roman Catholic Asylum of Portland.
Resolve in favor of j. w. Haines,
town clerk of Dexter
Resolve in favor of David e. Knight,
town clerk of Garland.
Resolve respecting the benefits of
the Carnegie Foundation for the adj
vancelnent OF teaching for the Univer~
sity OF Maine.
Resolve in favor of 4 special appro-
priatiOn for the Eastern state Normal
School.
Resolve in favor of the Maine State
Sanatorium Association.
Resolve in favor of the Central Maine
General Hospital of Lewiston.
Orders Of the Day.
On motion of Mr.. Andrews OF Au-
gusta. House Doc No. 80, Resolve in
favor of Michael Burns. was taken
from the table, and on further motion
by Mr.. Andrews it was referred to
the committee on the judiciary.
On motion OF Mr.. Montgomery Of
Camden adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
WINTHROP CENTER.

MIR. and Mrs. Willis IL. "ms
Washington. D. c.. were sueS's
George s. stephens Saturday "'
Sunday. os,
Rev. A. Edward Kelsey OF "oruesa
was a guest of Mr.. and MIS- fie''
Winslow Saturday =.
The w. C. 4. L. will meet at =
home of Miss Alice A. Clough ''
day at go Z. NJ Ma
The members of the Teachers Nv
NAL Training Class are invited |" Inv ~,
at the home of Mrs. ElWood "a pa ,n
Tuesday evening from Nv UNI"
O'Clock. ,,,;,,
The ladies of the w, F. NJ ;, W."
entertained at the home OF ME-. r. %
Woodman "Wednesday Afternoon ,;r
call, quotations from Abraham an
coin: paper. "Siam. It's Pfoe'.ss .o.d
Prospects," Mrs. Marilla Beai'e' mite
ing. WAN Inta," Mrs t's''''
Search questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
A BARE-FooTED HEROINE.
Girl Saves Two Children and Home
From Flames.

Pittsburg. Pa. February S. With
feet bare because her mother was too
poor to buy shoes for her, Annie Lu-
kowitz. ~ wears old. walked twice
across the burning floor of their home
at 1903 Our Alley today and rescued
her baby brothers. The cradle In which
q six months old child lay sleping
was blazing vigorously when bare
footed Annie rushed through the
flames. lifted the little brother from
the burning bed and carried him to
safety Again she dashed into the
blazing room and led out anothe,
brother, six years old, who was toe
badly frightened to escape alone
Then Annie summoned neighbors, who
sent in an alarm and saved the rest
Of the house. She was not ser1ousi,
hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
ENDOWMENT FOR BRYAN MAWR
Women's College Must Raise $4,000
to Get John DIS $250,00O.

Philadelphia. Feb. 5.--PreSident Tho
mas Of Bryn MaWr College has an
nounced that the general education
board Having charge of the John d.
Rockefeller foundation for higher ed
Ucation Dad agreed to contribute $25o.-
600 toward an endowment fund for the
college. if S3S0h0o is contributed from
ether sources before June .. 1910 The
alumnac of the college nave raised
100000. after nearly five years work
The general education board is in
trusted with the disposal of the in
trr"st on the s4200,OOO fund which
John D. Rockefeller has given for
general educational purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
WOMEN IN AUTO CHAo"
New York Resident Severely "
in Collision Near Newark

Newark. n. j.. Feb. S.-Mrs' G S.u
Colgate, a wealthy woman OF ~ OF Of Nss
j., and Mrs. Edward A Ou.a,,ohile col
York, were injured in an auto mar Kesr
lision on the Meadow Road, neeaa,,npane
ney, n. j. Mrs. Colgate. ac &C., way !
only by her cauffeur. was on Hi turne
New York. and as her autonlog;tt' collids
out to avoid heavy wagon ornunied )!
head on with the machine oe'"f
Mrs. Odds. - her auto
Mrs. Odds was thrown out Of h Mead al
mobile and was cut about the:,,rad Nh
neck. and her back was lliJuttbbe frot
Colgate was thrown agalnsss Scored secef
seat of her automobile and sulieie
bruises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

An Act relating to the charter OF
the cit. of South Portland.
Resolve providing for assistance in
rebuilding East Branch bridge in the
town of Oakfield. On motion by Mr.
Gowen of York this bill was tabled
Finally Passed.
Resolve in favor OF the Electora
College.
Resolve in favor of the Children's
Hospital.
Resolve, in favor of the Maine Home
for Frientliess Boys.
Resolve in favor of the Eastern
Maine Gene raj Hospital
Resolve in favor of the Maine Eye
&. Ear Infirn'ary
Resolve in favor of the official re-
porter of the Senate.
Resolve in favor Of the Holy Inno'
cents Home for Infants in the city OF
Portland.
Resolve in favor o. the purchase OF
the Maine State Yeai' Rock and Leg
islatiyc Manual for the years 1909 ant
1910
Orders of the Day.
On motion by Mr.. Donigan OF Somer
set. Senate Doc 124 AN Act to amend
Chapter 80. Section As of the Revised
Statutes relating to liens ON logs ant
lumber" was taken from the table, ant
on further motion by the same sena
tor, the bill was referred to the com
inittee on Legal Affairs.
On motion by Mr.. Baxter OF Cum
bcrland Senate Doc. No. 145, "Bill, tt
consolidate and revise military laws o.
the State was taken from the table
on further motion by the same sena
| tor, the bill was referred to the com
mittec on Military Affairs.
ON motion by Mr.. Hastings OF OK
| ford the Senate Adjourned