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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23

Gardiner testified that his attention
was called to the fire by the ire Whts-
tie from the mill. Saw smoke in the
shipping room of the ice house coming
out from under the caves. ~
Harry H. Mclaughlin, an employe
of the South Gardiner Lumber Co.,
followed others running toward the
fire and when he got there saw fire
running along the caves of the ship
ping run.
Witness on cross examination by
Attorney Johnson stated that he could
not recall that he testified at a hearing
on June 49, 1907, before the municipal
officers of Gardiner that when he first
saw the fire it was running along the
roof of the shipping rum
Fred w. Douglass testified that when
he heard the fire alarm he ran to the
shore to look after a power boat and
rigging he had left there. When wit
ness got to the corner of the ice house
he saw smoke and flames coming out
of the run so that he was unable to
get through the passageway between
the ice house and the run to reach his
boat
Harry o. Soper of Smithtown testi.-
fled that he was employed by the South
Gardiner Lumber Co, and worked on
logs at the north of the mill of the
South Gardiner Lumber Co, close to
the shipping run. Was accustomed
to go through the shipping run. Kept
clothes in the weigh house about mid
Way of the run Witness frequently
saw men smoking go through the run
nff Of hn
night Waterman to the fact. Witness
noticed that the smoke from the run
was blown toward the ice house at
the north end. Witness went to the
ice company Office and got out Valu-
able things then went to the roof with
fire apparatus. Cross-eXamlned wit
ness stated that he left the mill few
minutes before the whistle blew Was
working on boom and went up
through the run. Witness locked the
weigh room when he came out earlier
in the afternoon.
Alverda Smith also testified to see
ing men go through the runway smok-
ing frequently. Witness had told the
Waterman of it a few days before the
fire. Witness worked on the logs be-
low the shipping run. Was not in
the run on the afternoon of the day
of the fire.
Thomas E. Jordan of South Gardi-
ner testified that he worked for the
South Gardiner Lumber Co. on the
day of the fire Witness looked into
the burner a few minutes before the
mill shut down and saw but very lit
tie flame.
Attorney Johnson-"Did you leave
the mill as soon as it shut down.
Witness-"I waited a few minutes
as it was Saturday night and 1 want
ed to hit the boss up for S..
Wilbur Jordan of South Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23
Midniaht Doctors

( are the most unwelcome visitors--even the
Doctor himself curses the luck that com
PEELED him to leave his comfortable bed.
Suppose you try our method, and keep
a big 35c. bottle of Perry Davis Pain-
killer in the house, and let the Doctor stay
in bed and enjoy himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23

had an equal in this city or any city in this
FURNISHINGS at prices BELOW COST.
NEW FALL GOODS-Overcoats Of the
New Suitings-Latest designs in cassimeres
New for this falls trade-At Cost Prices.
Not one garment bears the slightest evide
BIG BARGAIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23
estimate apply to the machinery"

Witness-"Yes''
John III. Lander of Dorchester, Mass,
formerly a resident of Gardiner and at
one time clerk of the American Ice Co,
was called and read portions of stem
ographic notes taken by him at a
hearing before the municipal officers of
Gardiner in regard to the origin of the
fire destroying the buildings of the
American Ice Co. at South Gardiner.
This closed the evidence and at $50
Hon. Herbert M. Heath of Augusta be-
gan the closing argument for the de-
fence. The closing argument for the
plaintiff corporation was presented by
Hon. Charles F. Johnson or Water
vile. The arguments for both sides
were completed when court adjourned
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23
Edward S. FoIeer.

Edward s. Folger, who had been a
resident of Augusta for more than &C
years died at his home on the Belgrade
road at F. NJ Friday. He was born
at Nantucket, Mass, Jan. II, 1915, and
was the last survivor of family OF
six children, who with their parents
moved to Sidney when he was 10 years
of age.
His wife, Harriet H. Bartlett, with
whom he lived more than GA years
died nearly five years ago. Their three
children, Edward c. of Augusta, George
w. of Buffalo, n Y, and Judith A
Pollard of Omaha, Neb., are still living
as well as eight grandchildren and L
great grandchildren.
His grandson Albert W., and wife
administered to his comfort and needs
for the past seven years. He had just
completed the 56th year of living ir
the same house
The funeral service will be held
there at o'clock Monday afternoon
Interment at Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23

The defense resumed the presenta-
ton of testimony in the supreme court
before Judge Cornish Friday morning
in the 100000 damage suit of the Am
erican Ice Co., against the South Car
diner Lumber Co. The first witness
was Loring c. Ballard, the Maine man.
ager of the American Ice Co. Mr..
Ballard was asked by Attorney Hesel-
ton where the original items for re-
pairs upon the buildings at South Gar
diner were and he replied that they
were upon vouchers in the New YORK
office. Memoranda of the totals We're
in the Gardiner office. The court or
dered their memoranda produced at
the afternoon session.
Alfred Crossman. a barber at South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23

Mrs. Ida Tarr and Mrs. Lizzie Hodg-
kins OF North Whitefield were in Au-
gusta Thursday, the guests of Mrs
Vernon Packard of Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23
Closing Arguments in
$4,000 Damage Suit.
Treasurer Longte||ow, Testities
Mill Roof Caught Several Times.
Case Goes to Jury This Morning..
Boundary Line Case Next.

The closing arguments in the 100000
damage suit of the American Ice Co.
against the South Gardiner Lumber
Co. were completed when the Kennebec
county supreme court adjourned Fri
day afternoon. The jury will be charg-
ed at the opening of court Saturday
morning by Associate Justice Leslie c.
Cornish, who is presiding at the pres
ent term of court. The feature of the
testimony Friday was the admission on
cross examination by Treasurer DAN
iel Longfellow of the South Gardiner
Lumber Co. that he had dictated let
ter to Manager l.. c. Ballard of the
American Ice Co. stating that the mill
roof caught fire several times from
the refuse burner and advising the use
of ruberoid roofing upon the Ameri7
can Ice Co. buildings.
The next case for trial is that OF
Frank Turcotte of Augusta VS.. Oliver
Harvey of Chelsea. This case involves
a dispute over a boundary line. Will
Hanson & Burleigh and A. M. Goddard
are counsel for the plaintiff and George
w. Heselton and w. H. Fisher for the
defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-23
COrSetS

in batiste
Well Ionghip models Over 200 pairs
proves WORTH A 75c value
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
PERSONAL MENTION

| S Dan,ziger OF San Francisco ar
rived in the city yesterday on bust
ness trip, and to look after his inter
ests in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Van Tuyl of
South Bend are in the city guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Van Tuyl.
Mrs, J. c. Denton of Ilwaco ar
rived in the city yesterday and is
domiciled at the Occident.
Mrs. Matilda Sharp departed on
yesterday mornings train for Breck-
enridge. Mich, for protracted visit
with friends and relatives.
|. H. E. Shipe, formerly we'll known
in this city, was a business visitor in
this city yesterday. He is now en-
ployed with the Oregon Electric line.
c. B. Partridge of Portland is in
the city and is registered at the 0cci-
dent.
w. H. Moser Of Portland was a
business tourist in this city yester-
day,
R. w. Mcleod Of San Francisco,
arrived in Astoria yesterday, on a
business quest, and is quartered at
the Occident
C. A. Davis of Denver reached this
city yesterday on business trip.
Hon. Swepson Morton of Knapp
ton and the Columbia Mills, was in
the city yesterday morning on a
business errand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Running The Gauntlet

David Kirk of Chippewa Falls,
Wis, arrived IN the city yesterday
for the purpose Of looking the coun-
try over with view to purchasing
property in this section. Mr.. Kirk
u civil engineer by profession At
the Chamber Of Commerce yesterday
Kirk stated that he had stopped over
In Portland and while there had at
tempted TO make various inquiries
about Astoria, and that in every case
the Portlanders knocked Astoria
right and left and even went out Of
their way TO conceal information
about this city. This complaint has
been heard so often that II no longer
seems new, and yet why business
men OF the metropolis fear to give
strangers information about this
place is now easy to understand, IN.
less II arises from fear and jealousy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
YESTERDAY LAUNCHES
N ASTORIA WATERS
THE STELLA LAUNCH MORA"
THE TAKES WATER, AS
DOES THE VIKING"

Yesterday morning at exactly
1905 o'clock, in the presence Of
about 90 invited guests, the fine and
powerful motor launch Nora" be-
longing to Messrs. Struckmier &
Horton Of Stella, Wash, complete
in every detail fore and aft, allow and
aloft, slipped from the ways at the
yards Of J. Driscoll & Company, in
this city, to the waiting tide Of the
majestic Columbia. She presented a
very handsome appearance in the
shops, but on the water she was a
veritable beauty for line and poise,
and rode the tide as though she has
been developed from IL Mrs. Mel.
son Troyer, Miss Hattie Utzinger
and Miss Nancy G. Reed were on
the deck Of the mora" when she
passed to her own element, along
with Mr.. Troyer, Mr.. F. c. Fox, and
several other gentlemen interested,
but neither Of the owners Of the fine
craft were present owing to pressure
Of business matters up the river.
The mora" Is So feet long, with
beam Of 1l.6 feet and draws four and
one-half feet. She is equipped with
a splendid rs horsepower Troyer-
Fox engine, Of the latest type, and
has commodious quarters and freight
room. She has all the essential
equipment carried by boats Of her
class, and every detail is Of the best.
Her power was tried out on the in
slant she touched the water and re-
sponded promptly and adequately,
and the subsequent trial run proved
her to be in the best of order, barring
the newness Of everything about. and
the long distance trial will follow
this morning in final confirmation Of
her excellence at all points.
She will cost, all told, in the neigh
borhood Of 5000 and her builders
are naturally, and justihably, proud
of her, as her owners are bound
TO be.
At practically the same hour. there
was launched from the ways Of Viii
son Brothers, in Uniontown, the AS
toria Lumber companys new and
steam launch, the Viking
i fine 53-foot boat that will be made
he best possible use of by the COM
oany when it resumes business in
he course of a few weeks. She is
of heavy beam, being nearly IS feet,
ind is driven by the engines once in
he steamer Volga, which should |
give her all the energy needed in her
business which will be in towing RATS |
md doing general utility work |
.round the company's mill and
,ooms.
Thus Astoria waters are still
urther marked with two excellent
raft that will be notable in the
ocal commerce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
The Man Who Eats.

The man who eats does so with
the expectation of being satisfied. To
this end he seeks the best possible
place to crafty his normal appetite at
most rational expense, These things
account for the steady stream Of
people to and from the portals of the
Palace Restaurant in this city The
reputation of the Palace is founded
immoveably upon the certainty and
amplitude Of the service It renders to
every purse, and appetite, big and
little. Open day and night. Com
mercial streets, opposite the Page
building,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Judge Mcbride ExpIains-

When asked by representative oi
the Astorian yesterday if he had re-
ceiyed the communication from the
Astoria Water Commission. asking
him to interpret the provision of the
charter relating to the qualifications
of its members, Judge Mcbride said
that he had u received the com
munication," he said. "and turned
the matter over in my mind, but
didn't see that could properly
grant the request. 1t perhaps looks
as II there Is something there that
requires Interpretation, but Of course
the matter might arise before me in
an official capacity. and so | didn't
see that I could reply with the re-
quest. But Il the question needs
clearing up, it will be easy enough to
do II. Let be presented in court and
then Of course ! viii be glad to give
II close attention" Judge Mcbride
said he was sorry that he had not
felt able to comply with the request,
and also said he had meant to see
some of the gentlemen of the com
mission in relation to ihe matter but
had not yet been able to do so. The
water commission at its recent meet
ing instructed the city attorney to
bring the matter into court. in the
manner now suggested by Judge Me-
Bride, so thatthere is hope of having
a decision on the vexed question
fairly soon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Had a Fine Time

The knights and Ladies OF Secur.
ity held d social gathering at their
hall on Duane street, last night, hay-
ing literary program. followed by
delicate refreshments, which all those
who partook o. enjoyed immensely
There were abou, 6S present Some
Of the cakes we're very kindly sent TO
the Astorian Office, where ample JUS
tice was done TO their fine quality.
And as the country editor says
Some again"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
At me Grand.

AT the Grand theatre for today
there is a fine bill, made up Of some
thing new in every part Of the show,
"The Marathon Race" stirring pic
ture Of the long distance runners, Is
one Of the views; "The Deacon's
Love Letter" is another; and these
are followed by "The Brazilian Ring"
and "They Lead the Cops Chase"
The songs are "Good Evening, Caro-
line" and Somewhere" The views
are Of interest too, and this time are
of picturesque Italy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

when last seen had dealt with the
most of the owners. There are eight
parties interested IN The work, which
Il done Under private contract BY
consent Of the Common Council, 10.
wit, Geo G. f'lavcl, Ross, Higgins &
Company A. M. Mattson, A. M.
Smith. Mrs. JeHrics, Kcnney and
Griblcr, the Hawes Estate, and Mr..
Nurnberg. All things terminating 10
his satisfaction, Mr. Lebeck will
commence work on the improvement
next week, and with good weather,
viii complete II in ten days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Country Dance Monday

The Athletic Club will give anoth.
er country dance on Monday night,
and Il promises TO be as successful
as was the one Of several weeks ago.
This will be on the night Of Wash
ington's birthday. The iniormality Of
the country dances seem to appeal to
many. and this viii present fine
chance for all those who are looking
for a good time without any irills.
An admission fee OF 50 cents viii be
charged. with ladies' free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Captain obie Heard From

Captain Richard Obie. who was in
this city for some months last year
endeavoring to work up a practical
interest in the deep sea fisheries Of
the northwest coast, has been in
Portland for sometime, and has or
ganized a company in this behalf, Of
which he Is an officer and stock.
holder. They have launched the frs,
Of three sehooners intended for the
trade. and will soon make a start in
the business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Died on the Way Home

When the o. R. & N steamer T..
]. Potter from Portland, docked at
her berth here yesterday morning,
she bore the mortal remains Of F, p,
Moon, OF Hammond, who had died
in his stateroom on the way home.
Mr.. Moon had been at The Dalles
for several weeks, and has been
sick man for sometime past He was
accompanied by his daughter Mrs,
w. Chiffon, and had he lived, would
have sought treatment at the post
hospital at Fort Stevens. Mr.. Moon
leaves a wife and two daughters to
mourn his demise. The funeral will
take place from the home of Mrs.
Chiffon on Sunday next, at Ham
mond,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
REALTY TRANSFERS

Columbia Harbor Land Co to Ma
bel Fisher Holgate, lots 2 and s,
block rs, Warrenton Park; $3.50
Columbia Harbor Land Co to John
Kanode, lots S and 8, block 1903,
Warrenton Park; $500.
Columbia Harbor Land Co to John
Kanode, lots and 4, block l0S, War
renton Park; 5000.
Walter c, Smith and wife to Eliza
beth M. Frisbie, lot 4, block 7, The
Plaza; $27s.
Walter c Smith and wife to Eliza
beth M Frisbie, lots 9 and 10, block
36, The Plaza; $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
SCREAMS VS.. SHORES.

ELMHURST, Cal, Feb. l8,-Al-
though Mrs. v. Alves Of this place
screamed Justify when she awoke at
a A. NJ, and found a burglar in the
room she was not able to awaken her
husband, who snored serenely while
the housebreaker, terrified by the
woman's screams made his escape as
rapidly as possible, In his haste the
burglar overlooked case Of jewels,
but he carried away valuable watch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Fast Shaping Up

The plant and territory Of the As
toria Lumber Company. at the foot
of West Bond street, are rapidly
taking on regular and business like
shape after the confusion and disar-
ray consequent upon the FIRE that
brough, the business to a standstiIl.
The works arc all being lined up as
OF old, and the machinery is being
set up and geared. and every provis-
sion made iqr the resumption OF
trade and business. which il is hoped
will begin soon and prosper abund'
antly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Has Taken Full Command

The forts at the mouth Of the Co
lumbia river, Stevens, Columbia and
Candy, are now in command Of Ma
jor George 7. Bartlett, U. S. A. 1t
is said he is peculiarly fitted for this
command owing to his intimate
knowledge of the technique incident
to the installation OF the re-patrol
system to be inaugurated at these
posts. The major will headquarter
at Stevens. and it is likely that Cap
tain Percy Willis will remain at Fort
Columbia, as commanding officer at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Egg Cheaper

Fresh Oregon eggs have become
cheaper the past few days and are
now quoted wholesale in the Port
land markets from 22 TO "a cents.
This Is a welcome lowering Of price,
for many householder we're hardly
able TO pay the big prices that OBJ
tanned during the middle Of the win
ter season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

Last evenings express to Portland
bore from here c. l. Spencer, who
had the misfortune on Wednesday
evening to have the ball Of bis right
eye cut badly by a flying knot from
a board he was planning at the clat.
sop mills. Mr. Spencer suffered Sc
verely from the wound and was con
siderably worried over the threaten.
cd loss OF his eye.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Wood and Coal.

If you want dry FIR cordwood, in
side fir, bark slab, or boxwood, ring
up Kelly. the Wood and Coal Dealer,
the man who keeps the prices down.
Coal at 500 per ton in your base
ment or $500 at yard. Main 2l9l.
Barn, corner 18th and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Closing Negotiations

Contractor Leander Lebeck was
busy yesterday closing negotiations
for the work Of re.doeking and re-
the $50 feet Of Bond
street lying between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, for which, his bid
Of $500 a footah had been the lowest
and best ou, Of the several submitted
in this behalf on Wednesday last; and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Petition To Improve

A petition was filed In the Office Of
the city auditor yesterday asking
permission to improve Bond street
from Ninth TO Tenth by private CON
tract The petition was signed by
Frank Patton, C, c. Flavei, De Lash
NUT, & Ford and c. L. Parker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Suit For Timber

In circuit court yesterday the suit
of James Finlayson against Frank
Patton and others who formed the
Moore Logging Company was SET
for trial on February 26; and a simi-
lar suit brought by G. Wingate
against the same defendants was set
to follow the FIRST action The
defendants are alleged to
have taken some Of the timber
off from plaintiffs lands, though the
amount involved is not large. II Is
understood the defendants justify
their action on the grounds that they
deemed they had properly purchas-
ed the timber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
TranaportatIon Trnyslern--

There was couple Of railway men
In the city seeking whom they might
lure into freight contracts, towi,:
George l., Morrison. travelling
freight agent for the Canadian Pa.
ei6e lines. at Portland; and II. c.
Oliver, who represents the o. R. 4
N, In the same genial and useful ca
paeity Both gentlemen left up on
the evening express for Portland
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19

The bill introduced in the senate
by Senator Sehol6eld providing ,ha,
dyklug districts may Issue bonds has
also passed the house and now only
awaits the governors signature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
that place.
WIN Repair The House

that place.
VIII Repair The House
The Masonic Land & Building As.
soeiation. which owns the building at
Commercial and Ninth streets, in
which Temple Lodge, A. r. g. A..
NJ is housed, has secured the sery-
ices Of Contractors Birch & Jacob
son, for the general overhauiing and
repair Of the property, including a
new foundation; and the work was
started yesterday in good earnest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Grace Church Guild

The ladies Of Grace Church Guild
will hold the last Of the series Of
their afternoon teas at the home Of
Mrs, Fred Fisher tomorrow after.
noon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Divorce Granted

A, the session Of the circuit court
yesterday q divorce was granted In
the case Of Frances Bell Carr
against George S. Carr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
The Proper Place.

Go to the Occident Barber Shop if
you are particular and desire first
class service. Satisfaction guaranteed,
An expert bootblack and porter has
also been engaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 8 to
IA days or money refunded, 50 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
The Modern.

The best and most up-to-date ton
serial parlor in the city is The
Modern. Perfect comfort and service
guaranteed to all. Excellent baths,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
A Rlr DIAL

II 10 understood that the Union
Flahcrmen's Cooperative Company
10 negotiating purchase Of the
property jus, this side OF the Seandi'
navian Company in uppertown. from
I Bergman. The consideration stat
ed Is 5000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-19
Meet Tonight.

The FIaptis, Young Peoples Union
will hold q special meeting this even.
Ing Al the residence Of the Rev and
Mrs. Conrad Owen. Every member
Is urgently requested to be present.