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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
EAST PlTTSTON ALUMNI.
Old Academy Gradutes Enjoy Second
Annual Reunion at Nahumkeag.

East Pittston, Me, Aug. 20.-Many
former students of East Pittston Acad-
envy Thursday lived over again their
school days, the occasion being the sec
ond annual reunion of the academy
alumni on the shores of Nahumkeag
pond. The attendance was large, a
number being present from places in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The exercises opened with an address
Of welcome by Reuben Abbott of Som
erville, Mass, president of the associa-
ton, followed by the singing of the
reunion ode written by Miss EnZa /.
Green of Gardiner, in which all the
members joined This was followed
with selections by the Columbian
Quartet of Gardiner. composed of Dr.
r. H. Willis, c. b. Moody. Irving Ware
and Frank G. Wright. After a BUSINESS
session a Picnic dinner was served.
The afternoon session opened with
selections by the quartet followed with
a reading by Miss Florence Cobb Of
Gardiner, addresses by w. r. Reed and
others, and readings by Miss Leila Lit
| tie.
The old Pittston Academy was incor-
porated in 1850. and the original build
| ing is still standing, although 1t has
not for some years been occupied as a
school. Pres. Abbott attended the school
| in 1861. and has ever since been inter-
esto" il keenino took Of FORMER st"-
dents. One Of the Oldest graduates now
| Newcastle.
| Willis Mansir of East Piston and
Cyrus Green of Gardiner are vice pres
idents of the organization. Miss Enza
Green of Gardiner, treasurer, and Miss
Susie Carey of East Pittston, secretary
The executive committee is composed
OF f. A. Hanley of Boston, Mrs. Ida
Mansir of East Pittston and George
Thompson and Miss May Marson OF
Gardiner.
The entertainment committee was
made UP of e. A. Hanley, Leslie Lewis
OF Gardiner, c. X. Green and C. B.
Moody of Chelsea; arrangements COM
mittee, George Thompson, w. w. Nash
of East Pittston, H. S. Thompson of
Gardiner and Gilbert Carey of East
| Pittston: refreshment committee, Mrs.
| la Mansir, Mrs. G. r. Mansir, Mrs, ].
f. Marson of East PittstOn, Mrs. Her
bert Crocker of Gardiner and Mrs.
Daniel Moore: financial committee,
Miss May Marson, w. w. Nash, Miss
Enza Green, E. A. Hanley and G. r.
Mansir
| At the business session all the Off
GERS were reelected, Pres. Abbott re-
spending with a stirring address. Many
additional guests arrived during the
afternoon, the whole party numbering
nearly 300
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
STATE OF MAINE.
Office of
Board of State Assessors

Augusta, Aug. 18th, 1909
Notice is hereby given that the State
Assessors will be in session at the State
House in Augusta on Tuesday the oath
day of August at O'clock A. M State
House in Augusta on Wednesday the 18th
day of August at o'clock A. M, A. d.
1909. in the County of Kennebec, to secure
information to enable them to make a
just and equal assessment of the taxable
property in the several towns in said
County, and to investigate charges of
ccncealment of property liable to assess
ment of under valuation, and of the fail
ure to assess property liable to taxation.
GEORGE POTTLE
w. ]. THOMPSON,
r. NJ JOHNSTON,
Board of State Assessors.
James Plummer, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Proposals will he received at the ofi1ce
of highways, Augusta, Maine, until Il A.
M. August 80 1909. for building bridge
over the East Branch of Penobscot
River in the town of Midway, Maine -,
The bridge will be of two spans OF w
feet each and will require approximately
$50 Gu. yds. of masonry.
Bids will be received separately on the
super-structure and the masonry.
A certified check must accompany each
proposal, and bond will be required for
the faithful performance Of the work
The right to reject any or all bids IS
reserved
Plans and specifications may be had on
application to Paul ID. Sargent, State
commissioner Of highways, Augusta,
Maine. ..,,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
CLARk'S CRUISES
OF THE "CLEVELANO"
CHamhurg- American Line)
1900 tons, brand new, superbly fitted.
ROUND the WORLD

From New York October 16. 1909: from
San Francisco Feb. s. 1910 nearly four
cludng all expenses afoat and ashore.
SPECIAL MADEIRA, Egypt,
india, Ceylon. Burma. Java, Borneo,
philippines, Japan. An unusual chance
TO visit unusually attractive places.
6 11h Annual Oren, Cruise. Feb. 5. 10;
by North German Lloyd S, S. "Grosser
Egypt and Palestine. $500 up. w. ii.
Eaves 100 Washington St. Boston, Mass
FRANK c. CLARK, Times Bldg, N. Y.
jD.w-stf
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over sIxTY-FIvE YEARS BY MI
IONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN Will.
cEETHIN0, with PERFECT SUCCESS. Is SOOTHEs
he CHILD, SOrTENB the GUMS. ALLAyS all PAIN
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy for DiAh
RH0cA. Sold BY Druggists In every part Of the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind Twenty i've bottle. 0oar.
anteed Food and Drugs Act June S l99 0esal
Number 1O04. AN OF AND WELL TRx ed RE1GDss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
Sleepiessness.

You can't sleep in the calmest and
stillest night, if your stomach is weak,
circulation poor, and digestion bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens the
stomach, improves the circulation
perfects digestion, and brings about
that condition in which sleep Is regu-
lar and refreshing.
1t does not do this in a day, but it
does it-has done it in thousands Of
cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
REVIVAL 4 ! N TRADE
Is Confirmed from All
The Principal Cities.
Dry Goods Business Better---
Mems Wear Best for Years.
New England Shoe Factories Well
Supplied With Orders.

New York, Aug ~20.-R. G. Dun &
Cos. Weekly Review of Trade tomor-
row will say:
Reports from the principal cities
unite in confirming the revival in trade.
They speak of wholesalers being taxed
to supply the demand from retailers,
of manufacturers experiencing a con-
stantly broadening market for their
products and of a steadily increasing
courage on all sides. as the crop sea-
son advances and the outlook for large
harvests, of unprecedented money
value widens
In the dry goods markets jobbing
houses report a much better business
than a year ago and in some conspicu-
Gus instances the figures are running
ahead of the volume of trade in the
corresponding period of 1906. Cotton
goods hold firm, and yarns are gener-
ally firm, but not active. Initial or
ders for lightweight mems wear for
spring are about all in on stables and
many Of the leading fancy lines are
now cared for. Mems wear mills are
more fully provided with business than
for some years past. Agents of do
nestle full fashioned hosiery mills are
receiving a better volume of orders
for spring. The fancy dress goods
trade for spring has not been salts
factory to date, but jobbers report a
good business in fall goods. Silk mills,
making fancy staples and specialties,
are quite well employed, but other
lines are still slow. Linens are being
advanced sharply in the primary mar
kets. Burlaps have been more active
and firmer prices are quoted on spots
Additional orders for shoes are not
coming in very freely and shoe manu-
facturers do not look for much bust
ness before the close of this month
Buyers feel sure that prices at least
will be no higher and consequently
continue to delay making contracts.
The New England factories are pretty
fully employed and have a good VOL
ume of business. The demand for all
kinds of hides shows an improvement
and a fair amount of business has re-
suited with prospect of larger sales
Leather rules quiet and though many
varieties are firmly held. there are
weak spots in other kinds During the
week decline of one cent per pound
occurred in oak rough leather
Failures this week numbered 1872 in
the United States against 239 last year
and q in Canada, compared with "a a
year ago.
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Railroads and Steamboats,.
cALIFORN nj A
=. OREGON :.
WASHIN CTON

~ you are going 10 Cai'tornla. Oreson
all comforts Of a Judson Personally Con-
Quoted Tourist Car Party. You pass all
the best scenery, get an extra low price
ticket comfortable tourist sleeping
car. and. above all. the personal atten-
ton of our experienced special conductor.
Write today to
c. A. ANDERSON. @. F.. Agent.
Judson Tourist Car Parties,
736 Old South Building, Boston.
and learn about these parties sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21

Returning leave Old Orchard 500 P. NJ,
Portland $50 p. NJ. Arr. Bangor l1.W
p. NJ.
Tickets purchased of conductor on
train. F-Train stops on signal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
kennebec Valley Campmeetins.

Is in session at Dresden-Special program
for Sunday, the 22nd-Campmeeting tick
cts sold from above stations at low fares.
| +. f. BOOTHBY,
General Passenger Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21

Bradstreet's State of Trade tomor-
row will say of conditions in Canada:
Trade reports from Canada ars
very encouraging. thanks to Favorable
wheat crop yields Fall orders, par
ticularly for staple goods are heavier,
and manufacturers in the industrial
districts are busy and optimistic over
prospects. Business failures for the
week terminating with Thursday, num-
Der 90, which compares with 80 in the
same week last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10

open sesame to all the credit he asked
for from the merchants OF Wavcrly.
and he asked for a good deal.
Early this week DIR. Bissell read In
newspaper that q preacher whose
name corresponded to that OF his
Plainfield protegc had been swlndhng
people In the southern part of tho
state. and communicating With
friends at these points. he learned
that Long WAS a thoroughly bad man.
as unprnciplel as he was Immoral.
On Thursday he sent Rev Frank
Cole to Plaintield. and the latter con-
Sronted Long with the charges made
against him. At first Long attempted
to claim an alibi. but finally made
a complete confession He promised
to square up the obligations he had
contracted and then resign. hut the
following day he left with his family
for parts unknown. taking with him
all Of his newly purchased goods that
could he carried as baggage. The
destination of the family has not
been ascertained but it is understood
that officers are hunting for them and
that If found, Rev, Long will be he
turned to Rremner county to answer
for his fraudulent transactions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10

with allegorical figures about which
the. artist and art lovers may scrap
1t is going TO be something quite real
istic
They are planning q reproduction of
one of the ancient log cabins, which
for a number of years We're the only
buildings in Burlington and Des
Moines county. 1t may be reproduce
ton of the old home of some of the
members of the club. For, he it remem-
bered, that this organization consists
of Iowans who were born-in Buring-
ton or Des Moines county not less than
fifty years ago. So there are quite a
number who have slept in the loft.
where perhaps the snow drifted IN over
them, and who gathered about the big
fireplace, which was both furnace and
range, and frequently also the sole
source of illumination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
TRUST OF PLAlNFlELD CHURCH
AND DEALERS BETRAYED BY
Pious FRAUD.
TOUCHED MANY HEARTS
ALSO BROTHERS FOR LOANS
Presiding Elder BisseII Fills Pastoral
Vacancy by Appointment Of Missouri
Minister Who Didn't Have to Be
Shown Anything Better-Needed
Many Things and Got Them.

Waverly, Dec. 10.-The following III
teresting story appears in the current
issue of the Waverly Democrat:
he people of Plainfield are in the
market for perfectly good Methodist
preacher, one that has stood the wear
of several years, and has perfectly
good credentials to show that he is all
that he cracks himself up to be. Only
an accredited member Of conference
need apply. Plainfiell will take no
more chances, for it has just come to
light that the good people there have
been imposed upon quite as badly as
the people of Waveriy We're when
they agreed to provide board and
keep thru long winter for the Amer
lean Salvation Army.
For some reason the appontee to
the Plainfield charge at last far,
conference did not accsp. the place
and for several weeks there was a
vacancy Presiding Elder Bisse had
this vacancy in mind a few weeks
ago when a rather likely looking
man, with credentials from Mis-
souri, that seemed to be perfectly reg
ular and u hard luck story that
touched his heart came to him and
asked for an assignment. After consult
| ing the trustees at Plainfield, Dr.
Bissell lent the fellow s25 to i'm
prove his personal appearance, and sent
him there.
+, Rev. w. M. Long. as he called HIM
self. had his family with him in Water
loo when he applied for the situation
and next day they were installed in the
NJ. f. parsonage of the little Bremnel
county town. Mr.. Long entered upor
his labors with such enthusiasm that
he had little difficulty in having an adj
vancement made upon his salary
Also he was able to touch a good
, many of the brothers for loans and to
have a note discounted at the bank
He needed n good many things to
equip his parochial home in keeping
with the dignity of his calling, and 9
letter of introduction from a promi'
nent member of his church gave him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
TRAIN KILLS Farmer
NuB FREDERlcksoN,. OF WORTH
COUNTY, DRIVES IN FRONT OF
CENTRAL ENGINE.
NOT SEEN BY TRAiNMENs
EXPOSURE HAsTENs DEATH
Frederickson Still Alive When Found
BY Farmers and Section Men But
Expires After Being Taken to North
wood-Horse Also kiIled-Inquest
Being Held.
nes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican,.
Northwood, Dec. 10.-Nub Frederick
son. a farmer aged s. years, driving
Il horse and cutter. was struck by
north bound Iowa Central train No.
about $50 yesterday afternoon. Train
men did not see him. They met train
No. >, south hound, at Gordonsville. The
trainmen on No. saw the man and
horse lying by the crossing and re-
ported at lNorthwood The agent noti-
fed neighbops by phone and ordered
OUT the section crew. They reached
the place about o'clock, found the
horse dead and the man unconscious
and brought him to Northwood. He
died at ) o'clock at the Park hotel.
Doctor Hewitt. who was called by the
railroad officials, found him dying. all
tho the bruises seemed Slight. Death
may have been caused by exposure.
The coroner will hold an inquest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
Ackey.
Mrs. N. Kearney has rented the home
farm of $50 acres, north of Ackley, to
Fred Reymeyer at Il rental of S4.25 per

Ackley.
Mrs. N. Kearney has rented the home
farm of $50 acres, north of -Ackley, to
Fred Reymeyer at Il rental of $4.25 per
acre ~
LeMars.
The Rebensdorf farm in Fredonia
township was sold on Saturday to
Eugene Schroeder. of Ovens. for s113.75
and was sold in partition suit for the
heirs of the Rebensdorf estate.
sious City.
Establishment of the West Fork
drainage ditch. to drain 1900 acres
of land in West Fork and Willow
townships, and to cost approximately
$4,000, was ordered by the board of
supervisors of Woodbury. county in
session at the court house this week.
Gs,t.
W. r. Burt was quite badly burned
by the explosion of a gasoline tank. He
was about to solder the tank and was
looking ii over and struck a match and
held it near the opening to enable him
to see into the tank and there was suf-
ticient gasoline to cause the above.
Germantown.
Henry Brooks, of Germantown, has
sued Henrietta Boldenow, of Paullina.
for $4,000 for SANDER. He charges that
Mrs Boldenow accused him of the
crime of arson in setting fire to the
barn of Mrs. Lange. which was burned
lin Caledonia township about a year
ago. He says the charge is false, and
that he has been damaged thereby.
Dubuque.
Mrs. Eva F'laherty, whose HUSBAND:
died in the United States service i'm
Panama, has received medal from
President Taft, the same being award
ed for the long and faithful service of
her departed husband. The medal is of
bronze, with the face of Taft on one
side, the reverse side showing the
United States and Panama united by
the canal.
Manson.
& Henry Hembrecht, of Garfield town
ship. who claims to have captured 5000
muskrats on his farm in Garfield
township, also IL number OF mink. His
total catch last season being worth ST.
600. He questions very much the right
of the drainage commission to drain
his pond, if he does not wish 1t done,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
Manning News Miscellany.

Special To Zines Republican.
Manning. Dec. 10.-f'rank Lamp and
Augusta Gruhn We're married in Man
ming "Wednesday forenoon. In the after
noon relatives and many friends gath
cred at the country home of the brides
parents. where the event WAS cele-
brated in true German style
\ baby boy has arrived at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. c. a. Eastcrly
A Ben Hur entertainment was Civ
en- at the Presbyterian church Tues
day evening.
Business is taking o. B. Walters to
GAINESVILLE. Wis. and Chicago this
week.
There is only the absolutely neces-
saly amount of travelling being done.
a $ the roads are Well night impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
HELD UP ON STREET.
Two Men Waylay and Rob Newton
Citizen.

Two Men Waylay and Rob Newton
Citizen.
Newton, Dec 10.-Alfred Long was
held up by two men near the Monroe
bridge on Angle street about 7:3O p.
m. and relieved of his bill book, which
contained three five dollar bills and six
ten dollar bills.
He was going up to the home of his
father. j. w. Long. When he got near
the overhead bridge he saw two men
coming toward him. When they met
the men parted and let Mr.. Long pass
between them. AS he did so one of the
men grabbed him and flashed gun in
his face. At the same time the other
one hauled out revolver and covered
him on the other side. Then they de-
rhanded that he give them his money.
When he told them he didn't have any
they said they knew better and began
to ambition his overcoat. Mr. Long
at that point drew out of his inside
pocket his bill book and gave it to
them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
TO PERPETUATE THE PRIMITIVE.
Hawkeye Natives to Build Log Cabin
as Pioneer Memorial.

Burlington, Dec. 10.-The present
genera ton. enjoying all sorts of lux
uries and conveniences, has but a
faint recollection of the life of the
pioneers of Iowa. and vet there are
some living who passed thru the
earliest stages of that life, who stood
at the very cradle of the Hawkeye
state. And the, next generation will
know still less.
In order to give the next and COM
ing generations some idea of the manZ
ner in which the pioneers We're housed
ard of their simple wants, the Hawk
eye Natives Society has resolved to
place in Grape park monument to the
pioneers. which will teach the lesson
in manner that all may understand.
1t will be no great marble monument
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
FIRE CHIEF DEAD.
First Time in History That Cedar
Rap{ds Fire Bell Announced a Death.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 10.-The tolling
of the bell which he has so many times
responded to, and which within the past
years he has never before failed to an
swer unless prevented by illness, at 3
o'clock Wednesday afternoon an
nounced the death. after only few
hours of illness, of Joseph p. Cook.
chief of the Cedar Rapids fire depart
ment. In the entire history of the city
1t was the first time that the fire bell
has been tolled for the death of an
officer of the department. and so far as
is known his was the first death that
has occurred in the department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
DRANK HIMSELF TO DEATH.

Des Moines BrickIayer Becomes De-
spondent Over Domestic Troubles.
Des Moines, Dec. 10.-In a fit of de-
spondency, caused. it is believed by the
desertion of his wife, Ben Bowlin, aged
80, bricklayer, locked himself in his
room early yesterday morning, and
ended his life by draining several
quart bottles of rum. His lifeless body
was found by Frank Gennia, who had
rented the room to the man last week.
A daughter of the dead man, Julia,
aged u. attends Irving school 1t is
said that the father attempted to COM
munifate with her Wednesday. but was
denied permission by one Of the teach
ers.
When Gennia discovered the body,
life had evidently been extinct for
several hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
lNrERuReAN REPORT DENIED.
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Not
to Build Ft. Dodge Line.

Waterloo, Dec 10.--Altho the Wa
terloo Cedar Falls & Northern Rail
way Company. owning and operating
electric lines out of Waterloo TO Ce-
dar Falls and Denver Junction at pres
ent have under contemplation plans
for extensive extensions, yet officials
of that company deny the rumor that
an interurban line will be built TO Fort
Dodge and Mason City.
While line in that direction would
doubtless prove to be Il valuable piece
of railroad property. yet they MAIN
tain that there are many other direc-
lions out of Waterloo that would be
as valuable routes, and would not
lead the trunk lines so far away from
the original head or center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
Rural School House Burned.

Mason City, Dec 1O.-Superintendent
Mahannah was called to the Blaine in
dependent school district in owen
township yesterday to see what pro-
vision could be made to continue school
in that district owing to the fact that
the school house burned the previous
night and is complete loss. Fire
originated, it is thought, from the
stove, which was left with fire to keep
the building warm during the cold snap
for the little folks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
She'll Rock Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Shell Rock, Dec. 10.At the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Wilson took place
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Lulu NJ. Wilson. to Daniel A. Wal
ters. The ceremony was performed by
Rev Mr.. Lang.
Mrs. T. G. Hall and daughters.
Gladys and Marie, are occupying their
residence in this city while the young
ladies attend school.
Carl Mason left Monday night for a
weeks stay in Los Angeles, Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abel, Jr, with
the formers father, have moved onto
the NJ Mccormick farm. vacated by
John French
Mrs. Ida Betsinger and daughter
Cassie have removed 10 Cedar Falls
where they will reside for Il time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-10
TWELVE OFFICERS LAID OFF.
Depleted City Funds Cause Dubuque
To Economic,

Dubuque. Dec 1O.-At Il meeting of
the committee of the WHOLE held We'd
nesday night, the members decided TO
recommend that twelve officers. whose
pay ordinarily comes out of the ward
funds, now practically depleted, be sus-
pended from the salary list until the
first of next March, the ruling to, go in
to effect from the first of December,
whether the parties involved did any
work on that day or not. The city
street commissioner is included.