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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

practically without funds. Here. how
ever. he met a friend, through whose
assistance he managed to reach home.
Resuming work at his trade, ne pc
came connected as compositor with
the Mercantile Journal now the bos-
ton JournaD, and in 1887 was sent 10
Maine to get the returns OF the elec-
ton that year for the Boston daliles'
this being his first visit to the State.
Landing in Gardiner he went thence
TO Augusta where he remained for
few days, or until after the election.
1t was not until five days later that
the returns were printed in Boston,
but that achievement was then con-
sidered a quick piece of Journalistic
work, Subsequently in Boston MI.
Homan met Luther Severance of the
kennebec Journal, who engaged him
to go to work on this paper as COM
positor. At that time steam commune
cation extended only as far as Ports
mouth. from which place he had to
come by stage to Augusta
Mr.. Homan remained with the jour
nal during the winter of 1887 -3S. ana
in the fall of 1888 he became Il COM
positor on the Age. the Democratic
paper in Augusta. In 1910 he was
married to Susan Sewall, a daughter
of Charles and Sophia (GilD SeWall
of Augusta. Her grandfather. Gen.
Henry Sewall of Augusta, was SOL
der in the American army in the
RI volutionary War.
In 1872 Mr.. Homan went to Bangor
to work on the Bangor Wing and Cou-
rier, and in October 1913. became con-
nected with j. S. Marley. father of the
late Hon. Joseph II. Manley, in the
publication of the Gospel Banner, an
enterprise which proved very success
full. They continued it together until
1858. when they sold the Banner anc
purchased the Maine Farmer. In 1856
Mr.. Homan bought Mr.. Manley's in
| lerest in The latter paper. and taking
another partner. published it unit
| 1878. In that year he sold his owl
| interest in it to Joseph II. Marley. ant
since then had lived retired from ac
IT,, life.
| For over 10 years he had lived il
tn, mouse that is situated next doc
to the old Blaine mansion, he and Nh
Elaine having purchased their resi-
denceS at the same time. Thus for
number of years he was Mr. Blaine
close neighbor and was well acquaint
| Cd with the great statesman.
Mr.. Homan was one of the origina
members of Saoattus Lodge, l. o. c
r., of Augusta, and continued as
member until the lodge went out o
existence. when he dropped out of tn
order. He was Il member of the Uni
versalist church. which he joined 500
after coming to Augusta, and which h
had served as chairman of the build
ing committee and in other official ca
pacities. OF his three children all die
before reaching maturity. With hi
beloved wife. the companion of NOR
than 80 years of earthly joys and sor
rows, and who survives him, he await
ed the inevitable hour" with a seren
confidence, strengthened and sweetene
by that loving companionship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Brunswick Gentleman Webs Brooklyn
Girl at Her Home in That CITY,

Brunswick. Me. April 2S.-(SpeciaD. :
wedding occurred in Brooklyn, n. Y.
TINS evening that is of considerable in.
terest to Brunswick people, the mar
riage of Miss Irmgard Helen Rochow
and Joseph Mckeen of this town at
the home Of the brides father, Ferdi-
nand j. Rochow. PAT Arlington avenue
Brooklyn. The two ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. Warren H. Wilson,
D. D.
MIR. and Mrs. Mckeen left for a short
honeymoon and on their return will
reside at 43 Cumberland street.
Mr.. McKeen is one of the best known
young men of this town. For many
years he has teen connected with the
Eaton Hardware Co. He is the son of
the late DR.. Joseph McKeen, the grand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
PRES. TAFT ACCEPTS OFFER
OF Chamber Of Commerce Rooms at
Beverly for Use Next Summer.

Washington, April 2S.-President
Taft has accepted the offer of the
Chamber of Commerce rooms at Bev-
erly. Mass. for use as executive offices
during his stay at his summer White
House" on Salem Cove. A member Of
the White House staff is now at Bever-
ly arranging for the installation of gov
eminent telegraph and telephone wires.
The Chamber of Commerce is con-
veniently situated both to the Beverly
railway station and the Presidents cot
tagc.
The date of Mr.. Tafts departure
from Washington still is predetermined,
depending entirely upon the time Con-
gress finishes with the new tariff bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
WEST GARDINER.

! Mrs Hattie Malcolm has arrived at
her summer home on Highland avenue,
after spending the winter in the city.
| Mir and Mrs. JudsOn Robinson have
arrived at their summer home on High
'and -venue after spending the winter
in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Susa Hutchings of Augusta
passed last Sabbath on Highland ave-
nue. with her mother, Mrs Lydia Ware.
Mrs. Charles Lilley has arrived al
her home on Highland avenue after
tw months visit in Massachusetts.
john w. Curtis. Jr., has gone 10
Lewiston to take the place of Mr.. Rose,
who is Sick in the stock room on the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Elec-
trio Road.
William Hunt of Gardiner is moving
onto the Bickford farm on Highland
avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
CHINESE JUSTICE OF PEACE.
Charles X. Shu Invested With That
Authority by Massachusetts,.

Boston, April 2S-Charles *. Shu,
probably the first Chnaman to be vest
I'd with the authority of justice of the
peace in any state IN this country was
today invos ted with that authority by
the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Justice Shu is a native of Seattle,
Wash, and is SO years old. He is a
member of Il large Chinese importing
firm and proprietor of a Chinese res
taurant and a former president of the
chinese Reform Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Heir to Hollands Throne Expected,

The Hague. April 2S.--At late hour
tonight an enormous crowd was wait
ing anxiously outside the palace for
rows o. the birth of an heir to the
shro"c Of Holland. The ministers are
in ATTENDANCE st the palace. and every
nreraratioD has been made FOR the
event. The physicians report Queen
" ilhelmina's condition as completely
satisfactory,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
NO PARTICULAR DANGER
For Foreigners in Tabriz, But Relief
Work Is Delayed.

St. Petersburg. April 2S.-The relief of
Tabriz has been delayed considerably by
unexpected resistance from the Shah's
troops. Late advices received here state
that the Russian column under Gen.
Srarsky has been held up in the noun
tain passes not far from the beleaSuered
city, in which small parties of natives
would find it easy to hamper the advance.
Persian dispatches are reassuring with
regard to the conditions at Tabriz and
state that Europeans and Americans are
not exposed to any particular danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

W. S. Heath Post, No. IA. G. A. r..
and Sons of Veterans, with Ladies
Auxiliarics of both will attend Divine
worship Memorial day, Sunday, May
80. in the morning at the Unitarian
church. The kennebec Camp Spanish
War veterans and Co. II have been in
vited as escorts. The sermon will be
delivered by Rev George Dana Sand
erS, who is a comrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Nearly every morning contestants for
the prizes in the Marathon race to be
held by the Taconnet club on Saturday
afternoon, May s, may be seen taking
long runs in preparation for the event.
The interest among the members is
keen and it is probable that when the
race is called at $50 o'clock that after
non, 20 starters will he on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Although nothing has been done of
late regarding the purchase of the
Coburn classical institute bidding by
the city, to be used as a high school, it
is understood that the matter will be
brought to the attention of the city
government at the next regular meet
ing, May 4. 1t is probable, from what
can be learned. that committee will
be appointed and the matter definitely
settl9h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The ST. Cecilia's Boys Band Of
Lewiston will be the attraction at the
Getty Opera house this evening and a
packed house is anticipated. The boys
always get a warm welcome here DIS
their music is a feature. A parade will
be given at o'clock this afternoon,
when the band will traverse the princi-
nal streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The French government has awarded
first-cIass lifesaver's medal to John
r. Binns for courage displayed when
the White Star Line steamer Republic
was cut down by the steamer Florida
Oft Nantucket last January Binns was
the Ma-coni operator on board the Re-
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Cylinder Head Falls On Foot.

\. II. Wellman. an employe at She
machine shop OF the Maine Central III
this city, met with a severe accident
Wednesday morning by having a large
cylinder head fall on his left foot. H:s
great toe was badly bruised He was
taken to the office of Dr. E. W. Boyer,
where his wounds were dressed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Mrs, Hannah Reed.

Mrs. Hannah Reed. wife of the
late Capt Augustus Reed. died wed
nesday at her home at West Gardiner
aged IS years. She leaves son. Frank
Reed, the furniture dealer of Gardiner.
and a daughter. Mrs. Frank Hunting
ton. also of this city. The funeral VIII
be held at 10 o'clock this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The next baseball game scheduled
for the Waterville High school team Is
at Hallowell next Saturday afternoon,
when a return game will be played
with the High school team of that city.
The first game resulting in an easy vic
tory for the ioca! boys and they hope
to repeat the trick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Many from this city arc planning to
attend the May ball to be held at the
Clinton town hall next Friday even
ing. the ball will be preceded by a
concert furnished by the Clinton Cor
net Band. under the leadership Of "A
r Roundy. Tozicrs' orchestra. assist
ed by several from the band will fur
nish music for the ball. A supper will
be served at intermiSSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Rev. Isaac Lafleur. formerly OF
Lowell Mass, has taken charge of the
Second Baptist church on Water street
to succeed Rev. Paul n. Cayer
resigned. Mr.. Lafleur preached his
first sermon last Sunday and the con-
sregation appreciated his ability. Mr.
Lafleur will move his family to this city
this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Mr.. Holman was born at Marbleheao.
Mass. Jan. u, 1916, and was the Oldest
son of the five children of Joseph and
Nancy ,Verte) Holman. He was oes-
cendant on the paternal side OF ho-
ward Homan. one of the early settlers
of Marblehead, 1640-70. Mr.. Homan
father was a seafaring man, and dur
ing the War of 1912 he served against
Gerat Britain in the privateer Am :
erica" which was very successful In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The next baseball game in this city
will be played Saturday afternoon
whcIf-Colby plays a return game with
the New Hampshire State College
team This game was to have been
played at Portland but was transferred
to this city. Colby defeated this team
20 to 3 on their recent trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Along the Maine Central road the
crossing tenders have received notices
TO the effect that all loafing in and
about their places will be prohibited
In many instances the switch houses,
as they are called, furnish a fine place
for loafers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Eureka Club will meet. Thursday
evening with Mrs. Ellen Davis. Il
Highland avenue. A good attendance is
desired as business of Importance will
be brought up for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Mems Bible History Glass of
Christ church held very enjoyable
session Wednesday evening at the
parish rooms. The lesson of the even
ing was conducted in very success
fui manner by the rector. Rev. r. W.
Plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

A man considerably under the in
fluence of liquor met with a peculiar
accident Wednesday evening near the
Main street railway crossing. He wa
apparently walking the tracks and IN
some manner fell. striking on his face.
His nose was badly lacerated and blct:
prOfuSelN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Pythian Sisters conducted a
Rubber sale Wednesday evening and
goodly number We're brought i'm dur
ing the evening These will be sold for
their value and the proceeds turned
INTO the treasury. The evening was
greatly enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Edward Everett Hale SLIGHTLY LII.

Boston. April IS. Rev. Edward Ev-
erett Hale. chaplain of the United
States Senate. was taken slightly ill
while on his way home from Washing
ton today On his arrival tonight he
was reported as comfortable and his
family declared no Importance need be
attached to the indispostion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The funeral of the late j. Fl. NC
Cone. whose remains were taken to
Skowhegan last Friday morning and
placed III the tomb, will be held at the
cemetery in that town at II O'Clock
this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

An egg, the circumference of which is
inches in one direction and 63s in an
other. is the trophy which one of Will
lis Savage's hens recently presented
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Owing to the rain of Wednesday the
game between Gardiner High school
and Richmond High school at Rich
mond was postponed. Baseball man.
ayers in this section have been rather
unfortunate in the matter of weather,
thus Ear this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

son of Joseph Mcl<cen, for Sc years
treasurer of HoWdoia College, and
great grandson of Rev. Joseph Nc
Keen, the first president of Bowdoin
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

: The school children of the Grammar
grades are organizing for the purpose
OF marching on Memorial day. Several
of the officers of Co. H have been asked
to conduct the drills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The annual ball under the auspices
of the directors of the Taconnet club
of Winslow will be held this evening at
their club house. The Bali will be their
event OF the season and many invita-
tiOns have been issued. Music will De
furnished by the Lcahy Sisters orches-
ira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Evergreen Encampment, l. 0. O. F.,
worked the Patriarchal degree on three
candidates Wednesday evening. Sew
eral other names were balloted on. and
a large amount of business transacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Rev. l.. F. Mckinney went Wednes-
day to Bridgton to attend to several
business matters.
Ned Brann is visiting relatives in
town. He will return Sunday to his
home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

In several of the schools of the city
special exercises are being prepared for
Arbor day. May Z. At several PAGES
trees and shrubs will be set out in &c
cordance with the proclamation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Mrs. Louisa Dunton, who has been
visiting her daughters, Mrs. Foye Of
| this city and Mrs Fossett of Pittston,
has returned to her home in Joice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

the Sunshine Club of the Sunday
school at the Free Baptist church held
social Wednesday evening at the YES
try. A large number was present and
TN" evening was passed socially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Colby-Kents Hill baseball game
which was to have been PLAYED
Wednesday afternoon on the Alum /
field. was postponed on account of the
stormy weather. The game will De
played at a later date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Bowman arrived
Wednesday from W-insted. CT. to pass
the summer at Mrs. Bowman's former
home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Retail Clerks National Protective
Association held its regular meeting
wednesday evening at the Central
Union hall. Routine business was
transacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland av-
enue Methodist Episcopal church will
meet with Mrs F. S. Thorne, Highland
avenue. at the usual hour Friday af-
ternCOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Three men are at work on the case
Of the Universalist organ, getting it
ready for the installation of the new
organ which is being built in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Gardiner Board of Assessors held
a meeting Wednesday afternoon to
confer with tax payers and for the
transaction of other business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
CLINTON.

Clinton will hold a town meeting Sat-
urday, May l at 10 o'clock. to see If the
town will vote to help build a bridge
across the Kennebec river at Pishon's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

r. Boutellc Wing. who for the past
two weeks has been visiting relatives
and friends in Pittsfied and Plymouth,
has returned to his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Senator Wagner Tuesday at Albany
n. V. called up his Coney Island scent
fare bill which was defeated in the
Senate last week. had the vote recon-
sidered and the bill was then passed
by the Senate by a vote of so to Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The members of Heath Post, G. A. R..
are beginning to make preparations
4 for the coming observance of Memorial
| 13v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The children of the Unitarian Sun
day School viii hold a sale OF Man
baskets and candy at the Ware parlor-
at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Frank Marshall of Water street. who
has been visiting relatives in Aroos-
took county. has returned to his home
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Great underwear and suit sale at the
ne" specially store. Cloutier Bross
Read TIE ad. fer full particulars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

city Liquor Agent Wentworth was
Obliged on account of illness to close
the agency Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

at the meeting of Gardiner Lodge
No. .. I. o. o. F., this evening, the
Second degree will be conferred upon
several candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church was pleasantly entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. F. Z.
Boston, at her home on Vine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The May meeting Of the Gardiner
city government will be held Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
GARDINER.

T.. G. Weston of Thomaston was
business visitor in the city Wednes.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

C. \. Knight has returned from Wis.
casset. where he went on legal bust.
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The Free Baptist Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. G. r. Smith. is Oak
street, this afternoon at the usual hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

During the present year tie An''re rail-
way system of BudaPesth will be cleo
trified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
WATERVILLE.

Tuesday morning there was no busl-
ness at the Municipal court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

1t is said that silcde and boride Of
ttanium, products of the electric fur
mace, are as hard as the diamond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Joseph A. HON an.

Joseph A. Homan died soon a1ter
midnight at his home at No. lsO state
street
New-York tribune., 1909-02-15
DR. DRAPER TELLS OF SEEING LINCOLN
1.-THE Moral Advances in President s Political
Career His Subject.

Albany, Feb. 14.-Dr. Andrew 5. Draper, State
Commissioner of Education. made address on
Lincoln at the First Presbyterian Church tonight.
taking for his subject The Moral Advances in
LAncoIn's Political Career He said:
Next Friday it viii be eight-and-forty years since
Abraham Lincoln was the guest OF this state and OF
this city. He the PreSident-elect. He was on
a Journey which has become historic. He was
going TO a place which already great but
which he to make very much greater in human
history The schools were closed and saw MIN
North Broadway. kept abreast of his carriage upon
the slow march down Broadway and up State
street TO the old Capitol and heard his brief ad-
dress from the porch. beyond which boys OF twelve
were yery properly not allowed 10 60
His was an unusual figure. His extreme height
was accentuated by his leanness and by SILK nat
which was tall in proportion to its owner Yet
there was nothing odd. nothing amusing, nothing
child OF Western pioneers. and pioneer of pioneers
himself but in figure face and dress he would nave
looked very much at home in Congregational
Church in New England.
Coming up our Capitol hill he stood erect true
and imposing in his jolting carriage, and removed
his tall hat to the cheering crowds upon either side
with a grace that was a part OF the aDSOluts
naturalness and genuineneSs OF the man.
A little more than four years later, with others.
Vas at the head of the broader State the
hour of midnight, when the funeral cortege came
m the street., and Governors, senators ana 1uogeS
ana an the plain people removed their hats as eight
sergeants of the army carried the oody OF Lincoln
int0 the old Capitol. It was an impressive scene.
deepened by the darkness and the overhang1ng
Nights and the stars, and tremendously solemn oy-
rsason OF the grief that filed all hearts Twice
passed through the building 70 look upon tne race
fhat had crown gentier but stronger under the dis
cinIne of mighty events From birth to death the
moral advance had been increasing, and the great
soul Of Lincoln had ripened for Immortality