davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
BLADDER TROUBLES NEED
PROMPT ATTENTION.

Perhaps you don't know how much
work is required of your kidneys ana
bladder or of how much importance
they are. Do you know that on these
important organs hinges good health
Many an apparently strong, healthy
man or woman has been stricken
without notice by serious kidney and
bladder disease only to realize too late
what might have been prevented with
proper care and attention.
Some of the early symptoms OF
weak kidneys and bladder are lum-
bago, rheumatism, catarrh of the
bladder, pain or dull ache in the back
Joints or muscles, at times have
headache or Indigestion, dizziness, yor
may have sallow complexion
puffy or dark circles under the eyes
sometimes feel as though you hat
heart trouble, may have plenty o
ambition but no strength, get weas
and waste away.
If YOU find you have some of thu
symptoms mentioned, you need ther
a remedy that will reach the seat o
the disease and at the same time bulk
up the system generally
Such a remedy is Swamp-Root, thu
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy
In thousands of cases it has accom-
plished just the work you need per
formed now. Sample Bottle Of Swamp
Root Free by Mail.
| Send to Dr. Kilmer &. Co. Bingham
ton, N Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receiv
a booklet of valuable Information, tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder
When writing, be sure and mention
the Daily Kennebec Journal. For ss9
at all drug stores. Price fifty cent
and one-doliar. s ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Dirigo Lodge, No. 1, A. o. U. W.. held
special meeting Monday evening and
unanimously voted to meet at the A
o. l.. w. hall at 1 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon and attend in body che
funeral of the late j. G.. Morrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Judge Henry s. Webster. who has
been at work for some time on a book
of the vital records of Farmingdale, has
completed his work, the book has been
printed and is now in the hands OF the
binders in Portland. The book con-
tains about 100 pages. Judge Webster
in connection with the Farningdale
book has also been gathering data for
his Gardiner and Pittston books ana
these will be the next books to be is-
sued - - |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Henderson, Donnelly.

Word has been received in this city
announcing the marriage of James D.
Henderson and Miss Josephine Mildred
Donnelly, both of this city. The cere-
nony performed by Rev. E. W. Kenni-
son last Saturday at Peaks Island The
groom is manager of the Silver Street
bowling alleys and the bride has been
employed as stenographer in the office
IF the Morning Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Ralph Fl. I'd, which was recently
damaged in an accident at Boothbay
Harbor, has been repaired and Is as
good as ever. After being repaired she
was given trial trip and made N2%
knots an hour, showing that she had
lost none of her speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

At the annual meeting of the Capt.
tol Island Association Saturday Charles
i. Swift of Gardiner was elected .presi-
dent and a director for fve years. F.
A. Danforth, also of this city. was
elected n director for two years and
also had the honor of being elected
secretary and treasurer. E. E. Lewis.
another Gardiner man, was elected q
director for one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Elmer L. Anles and family of Paw
tucket, who have been visiting w. s.
Ames Of Farmingdale, have returned
home w. S. Ames, who has been on
his vacation, was found in his old
place as clerk al Beane's drug store
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Beulah NJ. sMcKeague of Brock
ton, Mass, in company with Mrs.
Blanche Brann of Grant street, Farm
ingdale, whom she is visiting, have re-
turned from visit with friends and
relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Tacconnet baseball team has a
busy week ahead Wednesday the
team will play Winthrop at Winthrop
and on Thursday and Friday it will go
to Kineo for two games with the fast
summer team. On Saturday the Old
rivals, Fairfield, will be played making
in all strenuous week. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

A special meeting of Canton Ever
green, No. II, P. NJ, I. o. o. F., will be
held this evening when arrangements
will be perfected to attend the funeral
of the late Chevalier J. C. Morrison in
a bOdy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

A band concert will be given at 8
o'clock this evening, on the park = A
special feature of the evening will be o
,ornet solo by Mr.. wiley, soloist with
the I'd Naval Battalion Band of
brooklyn, N. Y, who will play THE
pyramids Polka by Liberati. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Judge John Day Smith, judge of the
district court of Minnesota, was in
Gardiner Monday and called on Hon.
o. r. Clason, who is one of his old
friends. Mr.. Smith is on his way to
Litchield to visit at his old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Members of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge
are requested to meet at the vestry Of
the Methodist church this afternoon,
previous to the funeral service of the
late Miss Connie NJ Manley. The Re-
bekahs will hold a service at the grave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Mary Eddy Dorr of Gardiner
has accepted a position with Preble &
Keene as hookkeeper. Miss 'Myra l.
Black. who has been substituting since
Miss f. Hazel Anne left. will enjoy the
remainder of the vacation until tf1t
opening of the schools in the fall. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

ing independent ball. is trying to ar
range game with Fairfield at Water
vile for Wednesday afternoon. Man
ager Burgess states if this game is ar
ranged he will take a first-class team
with him and not a patched up one like
that which played Richmond Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Sunday school of the WinsloW
Congregational church will hold their
annual picnic at Good Will on Wednes-
day. Special rates have been obtain
I'd on the Maine Central Road and the
train for Good Will will leave at 9.55
A. M. All are cordially invited, and it
is hoped that many will attend. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The members of the Cobbossee Inn
Club are quite exercised over the loss
Of their pet cat Dolly" Dolly was
found Sunday by one of the members
in the rear of the club house. She had
evidently been poisoned The boys
were very much attached to the cat and
are indignant to think that anyone
would poison her Intentionally. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

City Marshal Andrews has received
a notification from Deputy Sheriff
George H. Mcintosh of Lisbon Falls
notifying him that one George Taylor
known as en african dodgef" Is want
ed by him and ITO arrest him should he
appear in Gardiner. The notification al
50 states that he has an african
Dedger'' outfit with him. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

L. C. Ballard, manager of the Amer
lean Ice Co.'S plant in Maine, stated
Monday that the ice business was rath-
er quiet around Gardiner but he said
that he expected rush of business If
the warm weather continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Sucking of Bos-
ton were in Gardiner Monday, calling
On friends. Mr.. Sucking was at one
time principal of the Central Street
Grammar school in this city, but is
1ow. the principal of the Sherwin Gram
mar school IN Boston. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Flora Steward and daughter
Ruby, of this town have gone on two
weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. T.. n.
McIrtire of Pole Point. New MEAD
ows River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Boyd of Winter
street. who have been In Winthrop for
he past month, returned Monday hut
will leave this morning on the Islander
for Ocean Point, where they will spend
the next fortnight as guests of Mrs
Body's brother, Martin Dodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

| Miss Elizabeth Stafford and Miss Alice
| Littlefield, of the Corner Store, are on
their annual vacations. Miss Fay Wall
| and Miss Mabel Lashus have returned
! to their duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

All the stores who had charge of the
tickets for the excursion of the Sun
day school of the Highland Avenue M.
e. church, to be held today, report a
good sale. The affair should be great
success. '-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Charles Hutchinson of 68 Silver
street will entertain the Pythian Sis
tiers at her home this afternoon and all
members are requested to be; present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. William Spiller left
Tuesday on the early Pullman for Mrs
Spiders home in New Brunswick
They will also visit Halifax and othcl
cities in the Provinces before return,
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Lena Wilkins, assistant cashier
at the l.. II. Soper Co. store, has re
turned to her duties, after vacation Of
three weeks at her home in Livermore
Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs Cornell, Bartlett street. has gone
on a months visit to her sisters at Bel
grade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

William Johnson, who has been WIS.,
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pooler, re-
turned Monday to his home in Everett
Mass T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Councilman and Mrs B. w. Wilcox,
who have been passing several weeks
with relatives in Windsor, VT, have re-
turned to their home in this city. F,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The funeral OF the late Miss Connie
M. Manley will be held at o'clock this
afternoon from the Pleasant Street
Methodist church. Burial will be at
the Pine Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Stratton of
Richmond and nephew, Harold Parks
of Melrose, Mass, spent Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. Young of Wash
ington avenue. 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Judge I,arrabee will go to Auburn
Thursday and remain there Thursday
and Friday to attend the reunion OF
the 18th Maine Regimental Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr. and Mrs. Charles McPhee took dim
ner at New Meadows Inn Sunday. re-
turning on the electrics by the way OF
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Edna Hammond, who has been
the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Fred Edwards of Ash street, returned
Monday to her home in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Gertrude Lord and Miss Ida
Taylor, both of the l.. H. Soper store.
left Monday for Old Orchard, where
they will pass part of their vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Four were arraigned Monday morn
ing for intoxication at the session IF
the municipal court The usual fine
was charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs Martha Skilings of Winthrop
Me-, and Mrs. Allen Williams of Allan
tic, Mass, We're guests over Sunday al
L. c. Potters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Brown and
: family have gone to their cottage az
Snow pond, where they will remain for
the coming two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

DR.. H. M. Church, who has been Wis
iting DR.. Gerald Clifford of Strong, re-
turned home Monday. He reports ex-
cellent fishing in that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Thomas Larkin and William Donnel-
ly left Monday for China lake, where
they will have an outing at Mr.. Lar
kin's cottage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Public library has been presented
with years subscription to the Chris
tain Science Monitor by Mrs. William
P. Smith. n-.f-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Charlotte A. Neal of Washing
ton avenue has returned from her va
cation, which she spent at Claremont,
N. H., Lake Sunapee and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. c. H. Maxcy of New York City
will leave this morning for Squirrel
Island for a stay at Josiah S. Maxcyc
cottage. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Bertha S. Clason is substituting
for Miss III. Mabel Cobb during her
weeks vacation in the office Of Hon.
o. B. Clason ..' A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. c. Durham, who
have been passing several weeks al
their cottage on China lake, have re-
turned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The funeral service of the late Mrs.
John Matthews will be held from her
late home, 95 Western avenue at II
o'clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. c. B. Pike of Gardner, Mass,
who has been visiting her mother Mrs.
George H. Harrington of Winter street
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Initiatory degrees We're worked
at the regular meeting Of Gardiner
Grange, No. 459, p of H., Monday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Alice Cary, who has been pass
ing two weeks in New Meadows and
Bath, has returned to her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The regular meeting of Marion Chap
ter, No. SO. o. f. s., was held last even
ing and one candidates petition was re
ceiVed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Page Mute and daughter, Pauline
have returned from few days stay al
Cooper's Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry GreenIaw and
daughter have returned from two
weeks visit at Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

any necessary attention to the trees
around the Public library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Thomas Mayo, clerk at the l.. II,
Sdper store, left Monday for Canada,
swhereahe will pass a threeweeks vaca-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A H. Hartshorn of
College avenue have returned home af-
ter a vacation passed at Cobbossee
lake. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

H. B. Sturtevant of Hebron, a lum.
Der agent, was in the city on bushes:
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

James Herd of Winslow returned
Monday to Madison, after short visit
at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

A granolithic Sidewalk has been lai6
in front of the store of F. j. Goodridge
on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. r. o. Sawyer has gone to Stock
ton Springs for the rest of the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Will Corbin and daughter, Maud
of Randolph. were the guests of Mrs. o
w. Ridley Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

F. H. Clark, game warden of Smith
field, was IN the city Monday on busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs Phiipott of Minneapolis. MINI.
is visiting at the home of L. c. Bal
lard on Brunswick avenue. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Hilbert return.
ed Monday evening from a two-weeks
stay at Wells Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Georgia d. Foye, matron of this
Home of the Good Shepherd, is enjoy
ing a weeks rest at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Helen MARI of Waterville j.
visiting her grandfather, c. Fl. Mar
of Fremont street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Helen Holt of Highland ave
nue. is in +Waterville, a guest of MI
and Mrs. T. II. Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Harold Morreau of Berlin, N. H., is
visiting friends in this city for several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Grace Stackpole, head bookkeep-
er at the Snow-Hazzard shoe factory.
spent the weekend at Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Ora Gowen Chalmers left Mon
day for Waldo county, where she will
pass some time on a vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Miss Edith Roy, bookkeeper at the
l.. Fl. Soper store, is on her annual va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Lewis Collins. of New York, who
has been visiting relatives and friends
in this city, returned home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Carroll c. Butterfield of the Larkin
drug store left Monday for his home
in Foxcroft, where he will pass his va
cation. - W M ANh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Ausburn McFadden of Auburn passed
Sunday with his cousin, Mrs. Ella Black
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Frank Bumps, who for the past wee);
has been enjoying an outing at Snow
pond, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs Ossie Larrabee are spend.
ing a few weeks at Five Islands. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

r. F. Maxcy of this city is in Madi
son and Phillips this week. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Josiah S. Maxcy is spending few
days at Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Manager Burgess of the Cobbossea
Inn baseball team, which, ts-now play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Frank Lawrence of Boston is visit
ing w. W. Brewer of South Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Neil Black passed Sunday in town with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

- Mrs. Francis Wheeler of North street
left Monday for Owls Head, where she
will pass several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
S. E. Whitcomb was in Augusta Mon
day on business trip.

Frank W. Gowen was in Skowhegan
and Madison Monday on busisess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

. A forester has been engaged to give
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Mr.. Swan has gone on a weeks visit
to Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
SOUTH GARDINER

Several from here went to Old Orchard
Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
HASKELL SENDS LETTER TO TAFT

Guthrie, Okla, September Ex-Governor Haskell today addressed a letter to Pres ident Taft, In which he charges the fed eraI government with giving aid to Vio- lators of the prohibition law in Oklahoma, first, by allowing liquor advertisements to be sent through the mails; second, by not conforming to the law in issuing liquor licenses, and, third. through the abuse of the protection of interstate con- merce. The letter which is accompanied by petition signed by POGO citizens, con- cludes:
 ''We appeal to you on all these ques- tions above stated for such favorable consideration as you may deem to be within your lawful power at this time, and in case your authority not now legally complete we appeal to you to recommend at the coming session of Con- gress an enactment of such additional leg islation as may be necessary to give con- plete relief on all three propositions to the end that the United States govern ment may at least cease to give aid and assistance to those who would violate the laws of this or any other prohibition state or district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Pythian Association.

Eufaula, September 4.-(SpeciaL)-Ca- lanthe lodge No. IS, Knights of Pythias of this city, is sparing no pains toward making the occasion of the convening of the district association of that body here on the evening of September g most interesting and enjoyable, as well as in- structive one While the greater portion of the time will be consumed In trans acting regular routine work several en- tertainments of a public character have been announced and the event IS being contemplated with great interest by the citizens. C. S. Mcdowell, Jr., mayor of the city. will extend the body welcome on behalf of the city at the Chautauaua theatre and G. L. Conner will welcome the visitors on behalf of the local lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
CLYDE FITCH DIES
 FROM OPERATION ! -'''o"
American Playwright Fails to
 Survive the Knife
MOST PROLIFIC WRITER
Fitch Early Showed an interest in Lit erature and Turned to Play Writ ing, Which Brought Him
 Rich Income.

Chalons-Sur- Marne, September 4.-Clyde Fitch. the American playwright, died at g;S0 this evening. He had been uncon- scious since o'clock in the afternoon The doctors and his friend. Eugene Gau- thier, were present the bedside
 Death was due to an operation for ap- pendicitis. MT. Fitch was stricken with an acute attack while travelling from Germany, and upon his arrival here underwent an operation at the hands of Dr. Alquier. The patient rallied some what after the operation and yesterday showed some signs of improvement. He suffered a relapse last night, however, and although he was fully conscious dur ing. the early hours today, the improve ment in his condition was not maintained. After marked delirium, he lapsed into unconsciousness abont 3 o'clock in the aft ernoon, at which time the attendant phy- sicians gave up hope of his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Black Hand Methods Fail.

Wichita, Kan, September 4.-An at tempt to extort money by Black Hand methods was confessed today to the police by George V. Pritchard, la borer, who was arrested on charge of demanding $2500 from T. J. Me Donald, Wichita representative of a wholesale liquor house. -Pritchard used the mails and messengers to car ry threats to Mcdonald that the lat ter's property would be destroyed by dynamite and the Mcdonald family would be killed if Mcdonald did not leave the money at the place indicated. The letters were printed and Pritch- ard, who had marked shipping pack ages for Mcdonald, was suspected.