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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The work Of filing in with gravel on
the new concrete bridge for the L.. A.
e w. Co. will probably be completed
today as large crew of men are at
work. The tracks have been raised to
the level of the bridge. At the Winslow
end the grocery store of T.. w. Allen Is
being moved back from the highway
to make room for the tracks. Every
thing will be completed by the 18th Of
this month, at which time the big cele-
bration is planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
John B. Hubbard Post Election.

At the annual meeting of John b
Hubbard Post the following comrades
were elected officers for the ensuing
year:
Commander-R. A. Wentworth.
s. V. Commanders. r. Estes.
j. V. Commander--C. A. Brown.
Quartermaster-Ge S. Fuller.
Cnaplain-A. C. Harrington.
Sureeon-Gen. G. w. Tilden.
o. Dbl. r. Gatchell.
O G.--Scott Haines.
Adjutant-D. G. Nye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Current Events Club will be en-
tertained Friday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs E. r. Bean, 90 Chapel street,
with the following program: Quotation.
STAND Still and Consider the Won
drous Works of Cod" roll call, current
events; music; paper Nitrate Desert
of Chile; Theory of it's Origin; How
Nitrate of Soda is Mined; English In
vestments and the Nitrate King" Mrs.
3. f. Turner; music; paper, Bahia
and the Diamond Mines" Mrs. Edison
Locke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

More snow fell in this section of the
State than any other, according to re-
ports from the eastern section of the
State Wednesday morning. tt did not
last long here, however. for the strong
sun melted the greater part of it along
the business section. A few sleighs were
seen early in the morning, coming from
the rural districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Walker Clothing Cos. large adj
is worthy of careful reading. The inte-
rior of this model clothing store is fine
and the cordial reception you will re-
ceive when shopping here is not eff
fusive but somehow is makes you feel
at once that you can place confidence
in the men you are dealing with. Such
stores are to he counted among Water
vilie's ''stronghOlds" on distant trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
HoRsEMEN RE.iNsTATED.
Bert c. Wells Of New Vineyard, Me-,
Among the Number.

New York, Dec. Sat the final ses-
sion of the bi-yearly meeting of the
National Trotting Association today.
during which several explosions of, Of
tenders and re-instatements were an
nounced, Edward Pouliet Of Montreal,
and Bert c.. Wells of New Vineyard.
Me-, who were expelled for entering
horses in races under improper names,
were ordered re-instated until the next
anneetinns af tina aho0ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Star Club sale and supper will
be held Saturday afternoon and even
ing in the banquet room of Masonic
hall. The ladies have been making
preparations for this sale for some time
and will have many pretty and useful
things for sale. The supper will no
doubt be a fine one as the ladies have
a reputation for serving excellent sup
pprS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

E. L. Craig recently received let
ter from w. A. Bowen of this city, who
at present is located in Macon, Ga, rel
alive to the campaign which recently
closed in that city for the erection of
a Y. NJ. c. A. building 1t stated that
about $4,000 had been raised for this
purpose and 100 men had been at work,
of whom Mr.. Bowen was the leader:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Seniors of the Waterville High
school will present Union Depot" at
the Opera house Friday evening, Dec.
81. The proceeds will be devoted
toward the expense of the class on
their trip to Washington. D. c. next
spring. This trip will be taken in
stead of the regular graduation exer-
ciSeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
OAKLAND.
Free Baptist Ladies Aid
Gives a Sale and Supper.
Short Entertainment and Social
Follows in Evening.
Sons Of Veterans GO to Augusta.
Five Deer from the Woods.

The sale and supper given by the La
dies Aid of the Free Baptist church was
largely attended. There were five ia
bles.
The candy table was in charge of Miss
Louise Clarke and Miss Alice Hunton. 1t
was prettily decorated with fir and spruce
boughs, giving it Christmas appearance.
The china table was in charge of Mrs.
Julia Libby and had great many pretty
china and glass things, on it. Mrs. H. L.
Hunton and Mrs. Flora Greedy had charge
of the fancy table, which was decorated
in blue and white with many fancy ar
ticles on it.
The useful table was in charge Of Mrs.
f. S. Leach and Mrs. Albert Hersom,
with many useful things, such as quilts,
aprons, handkerchiefs, etc.
Mrs Lottie Williams and Mrs. c. D.
Williams were in charge of the corner
market, which was laden with vegeta-
bles of all kinds.
The art gallery was feature and was
in charge of Mrs. George Mitchell. A few
Of the exhibits were "a Broken Heart"
"a City in Ireland" "a Good Match" and
many others too numerous to mention.
A bountiful supper was served from to
$50 and was we'll patronized, after which
an entertainment was given consisting of
a violin solo by Fred Pullen, vocal solo
by Miss Hazel Lyford and piano solo
by Miss Louise Clarke.
After the entertainment a sociable was
enjoyed by ALL Music was furnished by
Pullen's Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Herbert T.. Brown Of New York, pres
ident of the Herbert L. Brown Co., is
in town taking special oversight of the
extensive preparations that are going
on at the quarries where the stone is
being prepared for the State House eX-
tension. Things are rushing out there
and when the time comes to move the
stone from the quarries the hauling can
be done very rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
THE LAST RESORT
Will Be Arbitration to Settle Owner
ship Of Folly Island.

Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 8.--William Pugs-
ley, minister of public works, and DIR.
w. F. King. chief astronomer of Cana
da, left for Washington tonight to dis
cuss with United States authorities
and Ambassador Bryce the difference
between Canada and the United States
over the International boundary in
Passamaqgflldy bay, bgfseen Maine
and New I'M lex Ilie ownership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The union services of the various
churches of the city will be held next
Sunday evening at the First Univer-
salist church. The choir of the church
will render special music. Rev. w. F.
Berry, secretary Of the Civic League,
will be the principal speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Union Depot" will be given at the
Coliseum Friday evening under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Uni
versalist church. 1t will be one genuine
laugh from start to finish and there
will he number Of pleasing specialties
introduced. The seat sale began yes
terday. If you want a good hearty
laugh attend the performance Friday
evening at the Coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Joint Campfire
This Evening

A joint campfire will be given this
evening at Grand Army hall by w. S.
Heath Post, No. IA, G. A. r., Garfield
Camp, No. 1, Sons of Veterans and
Kennebec Camp, No. II, Spanish War
veterans. The campfire will commence
at 8 o'clock. A fine program has been
arranged including speeches by promi
nent citizens. Refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
:
:. : GARDINER.
Sudden Death Of Well
known Warren N. Wight
Drops Dead at 5P. N. Wednes-
day al South Gardiner Home.
Was Oldest Passenger Conductor
In Maine centraPs Employ.

Warren NJ. Wight, the oldest pas
senger conductor in the employ of the
Maine Central Railroad in years OF
service died suddenly at his home in
South Gardiner at about O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Wight was
taken i'll Tuesday night with an attack
Of Indigestion but made his runs on the
Accommodation train between Augusta
and South Gardiner as usual in the
morning and early afternoon yestef-
day. He went down into the basement
about 5 O'Clock and while there his son
Harry heard him fall. but before he
could get to him he was dead.
Mr.. Wight was s. years of age
April % last and was born in Gardi-
ner. He was resident of this city all
his life but for the last 20 years had
lived at South Gardiner, the end of his
run. Mr. Wight entered the employ of
the Maine Central Railroad April IS,
1854. running first as baggageman and
brakeman and ran the first day pas
senger train between Augusta and Gar
diner He was on that run for &c
years and then ran the Accommodation
train between Augusta and South
day when he completed his days work.
From his long term of service on the
road Mr.. Wight was perhaps the most
widely known passenger conductor in
the employ of the company.
A widow, Mrs. Annette Sprague
Wight, and two sons, John H. Wight,
baggagemaster at the Gardiner sta
ton, and Harry L., station agent of
the kennebec Central Railroad in
Randolph survive. He was member
of Hermon Lodge. i. and A. M,
Lebanon Chapter, r. A. NJ, Adoniram
Council, r. and S. NJ. Maine Com
mandery, Knights Templar, the A O
T. W., and the Order of Railroad Con-
ductOrs.
The funeral will be held at 23O
o'clock Sunday afternoon from the
Congregational church and will be in
charge of the Knights Templar
Mr.. Wight began railroading WHEN
he was q years of age, in 1864, as bag
gagemaster and brakeman on the Ac-
commodation train. long known as the
Dummy" and was later promoted to
conductor During his entire railroad
He was promoted to conductor on the
retirement of Conductor John Holmes
in 1889. and had served efficiently and
faithfully in that capacity ever since
Mr.. Wight was born in Gardiner,
April 20, 1S43. The Dummy at the
time he commenced railroading. was
operated by the Portland Il Kennebec
Railroad Co, which owned the road at
that time. At the time of his death
there was but one man living who had
been in the employ of the Maine Cen
trail and it's predecessors so long as he
John Jewett of Portland, formerly a
conductor, but now employed at the
Union station in that city. Up to the
time of his retirement Elisha Newell,
in later years engineer Of the shifter
in the freight yard at Gardiner, had
also served as long as Mr.. Wight Mr..
Newell is now resident of Farm
ingdale.
These men saw the Maine Central
grow from its infancy. with slow trains
and limited comforts for it's patrons, to
its present magnitude, with powerful
high speed locomotives, drawing lux
uriOus coaches and palace cars and
many modern conveniences to make
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Warren Peacock of Gardiner won the
first half Of a 500-point continuous pool
match Wednesday evening from Jack
Allison of Augusta. Peacock scored
$50 to 231 for Albison. The game was
played at Foye's pool room. The second
half of the match will be played Fri
day evening at Srringers pool room in
AUGUSTA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

A Poverty ball will be held Friday
evening at the Taconnet Club house
and prizes will be awarded to the best
and worst looking costumes. Music will
be furnished by the Leahy Sisters Or
chestra Refreshments will be served
at intermission. All who have pre-
viously received invitations are cordially
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The calendar collectors are now busy
and many pretty ones are being dis
tributed by several of the merchants.
1t is early yet but the demand is as
great as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The difficulties existing in the firm
Of Cross & Robinson have been settled
without litigation. George w. Cross Is
to continue the business and Arthur G.
Robinson has Withdrawn. The firm
has been in business for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Mrs. w. w. Kelley of School street
entertained the members of the
Wednesday Afternoon Club at whist
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

held next week were made at the meet
ing Of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Randolph Methodist church held yes
tcrday with Mrs. Marcellus Dunton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Smoke talk of the Gardiner
Board of Trade this evening in Library
hall will commence at 40 o'clock and
everybody is invited to attend and talk
over local conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

At recent meeting of Branch No.
ISL. United National Association Post
Office Clerks, DR.. J. c. Towne of this
city was appointed local medical ex-
aminer for the. Mutual Benefit Auxil-
iary. The Auxiliary is an Insurance fea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Christmas sale of embroidered
and fancy articles by Mrs William
Palmer and Miss Helen Wood will
open today in Miss Victoria Tyler's
millinery store and will continue
through Saturday. There are many
suggestions for gifts for the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The grocery store of Whitcomb <
Crosby has been treated with a coat of
new paint and the name of the old firm
eliminated. The corner presents a much
more favorable appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
.WATERvILLE.

Misses Laura and Pearl Corson, who
have been visiting at their home in
Athens, were in the city Wednesday
on their way tc Dover, where they have
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Capt. Colby of the Boston boat call
ed on friends in the city yesterday
and then went on to Lewiston for Il
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Nathan l.. Niles, foreman of the Maine
Central painters crew. was at home last
right to take part in the installation
and enjoy the banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Lester Sinclair, who has been pass
ing several weeks in Pittsfield and
other points in eastern Maine, has re-
turned to his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Feast of the Immaculate Concep-
ton was celebrated Wednesday at st
Joseph's church. Services We're held at
5 and A. NJ and 7.30 P NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Eureka Club will meet this af-
ternoon with Mrs. Annie Spencer,
South Gardiner The ladies will leave
on the LAB Accommodation train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected at the regular meeting of the
u. o. G.. c. tomorrow evening. A full
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The regular meeting of John B. Hub
bard National Relief Corps, No. 80, will
be held this evening in G. "A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Gardiner Lodge, No. 9. I. o. o. F.,
will work the Second degree this ev-
ening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Rev. H. l.. Nichols has returned from
Skowhegan, where he had been in at
tendance upon meeting of the timer
ants Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

: Fred Inman, who has been in Boston
and vicinity for the greater part of the
summer has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Theodore H. Cutten has returned to
his home in Wiscasset, after visit
with relatives in Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Mission Study class of the First
Baptist church will meet at the par
sonage at 80 o'clock tomorrow even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

John F. Hutchinson of 90 Pleasant
street, who passed a short time with his
son in Westbrook, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

J. H. Nealy, selectman of Whitefeld
was 4 business visitor in Gardiner
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
kennsbec Lodge, No. 5,
f. and A. M, InstaNs.
John B. Hubbard Posi-, G. A. R.,
Elects New Officers.
The Days Happenings About the
city...PersonaI Mention.

George F. Morse was a business visi-
tor to Portland Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

hold water and scalding pain in passingit,
pr bad effects followingu use of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night.
Swamp.ROOt is not recommended for
everything but if you have kidney, liver
OF bladder trouble, it will be found just
the remedy you need. 1t has been thor
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved SO successful that special ar
rangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, who have not al
ready tried it, may have a sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling
more about Swamp-Root. and how to
snndoutif you have kid.
neyor bladder trouble. 5aI7l1N
When writing mention ee::IIss::::l -:
raing this generous ::::ss::|l H.:
sp4sE IN this paper and
9sain your address to
~ Kilmer g. Co., Hosc ssss.np.Roo.
ult0ns M Y, The regular fifty-cent
dollar size bottles are sold BY
dl1Egists. Don't make any mistake
ke8ter the same, Swamp Rooe.
IL. Kilmerss Swaa1p-R Loot, and the adj
sess Enghamtoge s. 81. on every bottla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

bladder remedy, BE-
cause of its remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root ful6lls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism,
pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part of the
urinary passage. It
NeHsA A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. Berry, Harrison avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

y. II. Bailey and Miss Sarah Bailey
passed Monday in Lewiston.
c. 0. Sturtevant is spending Il few days
in Pennington.
Harry Wadsworth visited in Lewiston
the first of the week.
Fred Bilodeau has returned from a visit
of several days with his sister in Lewis
ton.
The Literary Club met Monday even
ing with Mrs. c. II. Shaw The roll call
was answered by names of famous Ital-
ian paintings. A paper on Michael An
gelo' was read by Mrs. J. Ii. McIlroy
and one on Raphael by Mrs. G. C.
Parker Mrs. Shaw gave a reading on
Music in Italy"
The Congregational Brotherhood met at
the chapel Tuesday evening following the
Circle supper. There was a good attend
ance. Roll call was answered by Not
able Events of 1902 and was followed by
a general discussion upon the subject
Have the Japanese Been Over-rated? %
A business meeting followed and refresh
ments were served.
The funeral of the late r. J. Walker
who died recently in Dover, N. H, was
held from the Congregational church
Tuesday afternoon with the pastor of the
church, Rev. c. f. Sargent, officiating.
Mr.. Walker was formerly a resident of
winthrop, member of the G. A. r. and
one of the old Winthrop Band The cas-
ket was draped by the members of AL
bert II. Frost Post, c. A. R., who also
acted as an escort, the pallbearers being
from the old band. widow who is a
sister of Mrs. George Caldwell of this
place, survives.
Mrs. II. w. Libby and daughter Mabel
visited in Greene Tuesday.
Mrs. j. A. Foster recently entertained a
party at Bridge whist.
Frank f. kneeland has gone to Boston
for the winter. Mrs. Kneeland and
daughter Thelma will join him later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

V. ]. Donnelly of Waterville was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
- LOOK -
AT THE PRICES FROM
City Drug Store,
Hallowell
Hallowell

COMPARE sPAULoINes PRICES WITH THE CITY DRUG
STORE PRICES.
MoRAL-THE CITY DRUG STORE WILL NEVER BE
UNDERsoLD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
The Grange Elects Off,
cersatA|l-day Meeting,
Funeral Of Late R. J. Walker,
Who Died in Dover, n. H.
Literary Club and Congregational
Brotherhood Hold Meetings.

An all-day meeting of the Winthrop
Grange was held Tuesday at which oc-
CURED the election of officers as follows:
Master-George f.. Gray
Overseer-Aiurray Parrish.
Lecturer-E. II. Clifford.
Steward--F. NJ. Soper.
Assistant steward-George Perley.
Chaplain-Wiliam II. Adams
TreaSurer-R. Alden.
Secretary-Mrs. T.. Y. Clifford.
Gatekeeper-F. w. Proctor.
Ceres-Mrs. Mary Gray.
Pomona-MrS c. w. Barton
Flora--MrS Lewis Millspaugh.
Lady assistant stewardess-Elsie 7.
Moore.
Musical drectors-Mrs. J. II. Moore and
Miss Ellen Alden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

f. S. Leach, division inspector Of the
Sons of Veterans, and about 20 members
of ]. Wesley Gilman Camp. No. &c, went
to Augusta to inspect H. G. Staples
Camp, No. @
Edmund Crowell Of Rome was in town
Thursday on business.
c. c. Ellis has purchased l6OO-pound
horse from Fairfield party.
Five deer came down the Somerset
Wednesday,.
Mr. and Mrs W. H. Miller have return
ed from a successful hunting trip to
Kineo, bringing four deer, two bucks and
two does.
Walter Smith Of Smithfield was visit
ing friends in town Wednesday.
Raymond Sawtelle has returned to his
home in Bingham, after visiting friends
in town for a week.
Merl Beverage went to Winthrop
Wednesday on short business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. William Longley of Sid
ney were in town Wednesday,
Perley toss, deputy sheriff of Bingham,
was in town Wednesday on legal bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

tiofN and ose which promises to be Of
material benefit to postal employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Do You Get Up
With a Lame Back?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everyone knows of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-23
VOTING HAS BEEN STEADY.

voting during present
a OF
counted
O'Clock tfnt ttances by meil
yesterday
this special premium offer.
has been exhibition
number who have inspected d.
ing given the a in all the
Hartford KY, April A. 1909.
Smith,
Poprieo of Hartford Republican
GntemenI examined the Piano which received
Smith Contest
that its mellow 1
good instrument
Hartford KY, April 15
Messs Barnett Smith,
o Republican
Gentemen-I & S
a splendid
instrument with unusual SOFT mellow tone Respectfully,
KEoWN.
will publish the
should
showing We Will
commanding
handsome
beautiful
delay having
its being mail them Everyone
highly these will
premium Watch columns and mail for the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-23
Train Failed to Get Through.

The Illinois Central train which Is
due to arrive in Owensbono from
Horse Branch at 9 O'Clock a. m, was
water bound at Fordsville Tuesday
and was unable TO make the trip.
There were many passengers who
waited at the station the larger por-
ton of the day to get the train on its
return trip but were forced to aban-
don their "trip. The train carried a
great many passengers for this city
and owing TO the depth and width of
water they We're unable to transfer.
The water was caused from the recent
heavy rains which fell in that
territory. The train crew turned the
train at Fordsville and made the re-
turn trip.-owensboro Inquirer.