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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-04-22

To See This Tabled Custodian of the
Royal Jewels of the Ancient Aztees
Is to Die and Help the Siren Guard
the Hidden Treasures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Alden Spraaue.

News was received yesterday of the
death of Alden Sprague, formerly of
this city, in Los Angeles, Cal. where
he had resided for many years. He
had been in feeble health for some
time, and had failed gradually since the
death of his wife last September. 1t
viii be remembered by our readers
that the body of Mrs. Sprague- was
brought to this city for burial in the
family lot.
Mr.. Sprague was born in Appleton in
1926. and was married to Miss Lavinla
p Mansfield in 1853. Three children.
Charles and Caro- Sprague, living in
Los Angeles and Mrs. Charles S. HIGH
born of Augusta, survive, the fourth
child Frank, having died before the
family removed to California. The re-
mains of Mr.. Sprague will be brought
here for burial.
Mr.. Sprague's education was receiv-
sd in the common school. supplemented
by short term at the Waterville Clas-
steal Institute, under the instruction
of that prince Of teachers, J. H. Han
sa. He taught school very success
fully for several years. His mind was
III dN IL lONdIdS TIE IIclu VI pcii@iS''
Journalism, and shortly after his mar
riage he went to Rockland, and with
his brother Edwin for years published
the old Democrat and Free Press. Al
den being it's political editor Begin
ming his political life as Democrat
the meanderings of his party from the
landmarks of true Democracy, and it's
pro-slavery attitude, sent him into the
ranks of the young and vigorous Re-
publican party, where he ever after
remained. In May, 1868, he removed
with his family to Augusta, and with
Howard Owen and Chas. E. Nash, nur-
chased of Stevens & Sayward the Ken
nebec Journal. and started the daily
on the first of January, ~1S70. Mr..
Sprague was the political editor of the
paper, succeeding Mr.. Blaine and John
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

(E. E. DAVIS & CO., z0S-2' %v %A5sF STREET

The first part songs We're all nicely
rendered. The program for the minstrel
first part was as follows:
Opening Chorus, Entire Circle
Music Makes Me Sentimental"
Irving Stone, 10
Archie Meader. 80
Quartet, End Men
Medley, Entire Circle
The Old Time Rag" Warren Smith
Happy Days. Evangelne Paquin, -
Somebody Lied" Guy Nicholas
Finale, Entire Circle
The opening number of the olio was
violin solo by Miss Irene Tetreault,
which showed marked ability. Then
came the laughable farce, %The Burg
lar and His Dog" the cast Of char
acters for this skit being: Harold
Woodford, Guy Nichols, Isaac Solomon
and James Stone.
The fair will continue today with
matinee at go and evening perform
ancc at s. The greater part Of the af-
ternoon will be taken up with series
Of basketball games from the four
classes in school The closing feature
this evening will be the presentation
If modernized verson or THE Mer-
chant Of Venice
The officers of the Chizzle- While
Fair Association are:
President-Ralph Hutchinson, '09
Vice President and secretary-Ever-
EFT Mcdonald, 10.
Treasurer-Eare Kimball, '09
Executive Committee-Ralph Hutch
inson, Earle Kimball, Charles Allen,
Everett Mcdonald; Dora Maddocks,
Theresa Newbert Helen Yorke, Emma
Packard and Belle Smith.
Miss Emma Stone is acting as musi-
oal directress for the association and
the play tonight is under the direction
Of Miss Maud Andrews, with Miss
Helen York as pianist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

1t is learned that the two electric
headlights which were recently in
stalled on locomotives of the Maine
Central Railroad have proven entirely
satisfactory and that an order has
been placed for nine additional lights
for use on the through night passenger
trains. The two lights first received
were tried out on two of the expresses
and were found to be all that was
claimed for them. The current is gei,-
Grated from dynamo attached to the
front part of the locomotive and tht
light which is shown is of 250o candle
power capacity. The headlights iiiu-
inmate the track for mile and even or
the darkest nights the line is made az
clear as day. Signal lights on ths
Switches are made visible and the ensl-
neer is able to take the train along
without feeling the way. The nine
lights ordered are similar to those al
ready received and are expected to ar
rive from Chicago within short Tune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
CHIzzLE-W|zzLE.
Cony Highs 18th Annual
Fair 0pensAuspicious|y.
Clever Minstrel Show Feature
OF Thursday Night Program.
Matinee and Evening Performance
To Be Given Today.

A clever minstrel show that was UP
to the minute in every particular
prcttiy decorated and attractively ar
ranged booths, spirited young voices
in which some of much promise Were
he ard a farce in which there was q
laugh to a minute; these were some
of the features, which made the open
ing night of the 18th annual Chizzle-
WizZle fair quite the equal of the
many successful fairs previously given
by the association.
City hall was filled Thursday even
ing by the friends and parents of the
Augusta High school pupils, who
came to witness the annual event
ward to by all interested in the school
Across the end of the hall nearest
the main entrance five booths were
arranged. one for each of the classes
and fifth booth, known as the com
mercial booth.
The 1912 booth was in orange anG
black and here was to be found a gen
erous display of candy. Those ii
charge were Fremont Fletcher, Edit
Marden, Mildred Hatch and Lizzie
Richmond. Next beyond this came tho
commercial booth, which was decorat-
ed in pink and white and was giver
over largely to the sale of pop corn
In charge here We're Louise Lewis
'US. Ellen Dyer. '0S, Murton Mother.
well, II, Eslie Davis. IL.
At the Sophomore booth IN chargt
of the class of II, fine display o.
cut flowers was to be found. for which
there seemed to be ready sale. The
decorations Of this booth We're red ant
white and in charge here were FREQ
Morton, Edward Dixon, Edna Lishnes:
and Glennis Young.
Punch and soda were to be found a
tie Junior booth, which was trimmed
in green and white and was In charg;
of Paul Merrill. assisted by Gertrude
Heath. Ethel Libby, Fred Thompson
and Marion Thyng.
The Senior booth was decorated il
the class colors. purple and white
and here ice cream and cake were
served. Those in charge consisted o.
Edwin Burleigh, Nan Weston. Ethe
Ryder. Blanche Foster, and Lawrence
Morton.
The minstrel show was billed as "a
National Holiday at King Crispo's
Court The role of the King was fill.
ed acceptably by James Stone. grad.
uate of the school. Guy Smith of II
took the part of the chief councillor
Of the king. The end men, all in dark
face, We're Irving Stone, 10; Archie
Meader. 'o9; Guy Nichols. 'OS, Warren
Smith. 'eS. In all there were nearly
so voices in the circle The stage set
ting was very attractive and present
ed a court scene at king Crispo's
court with National holiday in prog
ress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

l.. Stevens. The death Of Mr.. Sprague
and Mr.. Nash leaves Howard owen
the only living member of the old firm
As political writer. after being in
fused into the spirit of old Kennebec
Mr.. Sprague was able, safe and con-
SerVative. He was deliberate in MAX
ing up his mind on great public ques-
tons, but was tenacious in clinging To
his positions after his reason and good
judgment had pointed out the right
He never made any hasty mistakes or
foolish blunders; was always for peace
in the councils of his party, disliking
and dreading anything like unneces-
sary strife within the party ranks At
promise on. the question of right and
wrong, and would often strike out
square from the shoulder in ringing
editorials that would be widely copied
by the press Of New England His
editorials We're always couched in the
purest and plainest English. intended
to instruct and enlighten rather than
to carry the mind to the clouds in
flights of fancy. Thus he became an
influential factor in the politics of the
Third District and the State. In re-
ligious sentiment Mr.. Sprague was a
Universalist, ever active in the church.
and a modest and sincere believer in
the truth as it was revealed to him.
He was a man of sterling worth; in
ruggedness of character and in stead
fastness of purpose type of the very
best in New England life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
The Late Miss Annie w. Hopkins.

Miss Annie W. Hopkins, whose death
was recorded in Thursday morning s
Journal, was for the past 16 years a
clerk in the Augusta pension office.
She was faithful and painstaking, OF
cheerful and sunny disposition, sym
pathetic and charitable, and ever ready
to see the best in all with whom she
was associated Though frail in body
she bore bravely the suffering that
preceded the merciful insensibility IN
which she passed away. Her home
for the past seven years was at 50
Gage street, where the funeral service
will be held at 10 A. NJ. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
How Sickness Comes.

Most fatal sicEEcsses have their
beginnings in simple cold or in
a slight cough.
Consumption first shows in q
cough.
Bronchitis is accompanied hy a
cough.
The first stage of La Grippe is q
"cold"
Pneumonia Is preceded by cough
and violent cold.
Croup-that terrible malady Of
childhood-comes solely as a condi-
ton of a cold
rheumatism generally follows
neglect after exposure and the CON
sequent "cold" or cough.
Kidney Troubles. including
Bright's disease All other fatal com
plications, are often due to a cold
which settles il thar region.
And there are countless other
grave sicknesses which arc rec.
ognized by the medical profession as
having their dire~t or i: 1iroct cause
in a neglected Geld O. cough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Court Pine Tree r. of A.

Deputy +. b. Worthing, assisted o'
John Cunningham Of Gardiner as hei'
aid, last night installed the followlns
as officers of Court Pine Tree, L. Of d.
for the ensuing term:
r. c. RI. w. Quinn.
c. R.-W. r. Katin.
S. c. RI. L. Shirk
F. 81. J. White.
Treas.-J. M. Cadarctt.
S. W.-Charles Condor.
j. w. John Quinn. ...-.s..
S. B.--Henry Britt
J. B.-William Shaw.
Phys.-G. A. Coombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Full Size Bottle Free.

If you wish to know what Limo
nine (the Flax Seed Emulsion) will
dc, please send US this coupon. We
will then mail you an order on
local druggist for a full-size package,
and will pay the druggist ourselves
fer it. This is our free gift, made to
convince you; to let the remedy It.
self show you what it can do. u
justice to yourself, please accept Il
today, for it places you under no Oh
legations whatever. vas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Hon. f. T.. Chase of Bluehill, MEM
Der of the Board of Trustees of the
Maine Insane Hospitals, Hon. George
IF. Smith of Presque Isle. reporter of
decisions, and Hon. Parker Spofford Of
Rucksport. of the Board of Railroad
Commissioners. who had been i'll the
city for the past few days on business
connected with their various Offices,
left for home on Train No. IL yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Woodmen's hall was the scene Of q
large gathering last evening, the &C.
caslon being parish social held undc,
the auspices of st. Marks Eniscon91
parish, and which proved to he x,a,,,,
enjoyable event The members ~ ~
inherent chapters Of the parish were
present the reports of the chapters
were submitted and the remainder ~
the evening was devoted to social en-
loyment. Refreshments were served
during the evening and the occasion
concluded with an informal dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Mary C, jackson.

A telegram was received Wednesday
from San Diego, Calf, announcing the
death in that city Jan. 5 of Mary e.
Jackson. formerly OF Augusta and the
widow Of the late William II. Jackson.
Two daughters, jennie NJ. wife of VIII
liam s. <ittrcGSe Of this city, and Lot-
tie C., wife of Loring J.. Sullivan, Of
San Diego, also two sisters Mrs. c. r.
Hoxie of this eli. ard Mrs. George
Jellison Of Danycrs Mass, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The cold wave which material;zod
Wednesday night put an end to tbe
propaDiiity OF the ice leaving the Ken
heoec at TINS point and up river and
was accompanied by a general freeze
which prevented further rise of wat
er at present. The water in the river
above the kennebec dam showed the
effects OF the freeze by dropping about
one root, but there is still a good head
on, and which will last some little time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The stream of shoppers that flowed
into Russell & Weston Cos. store on
Thursday, were 50 eager for the bar
gains the zero weather had no terrors
for them The plainly marked low
prices in the windows are well calcu-
lated to excite the mind. so the chill
in the atmosphere is not needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

DR.. Ernest H. Wheeler of this chJ'
member of the faculty of DartmousA
College. left for that institution yes.e.
day afternoon where he will deiVe'
his annual two-weeks course OF ie0
lures on tropical diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The students of the High school
expect to score another success tonight
at the Chizzle FWizzle fair, III Inc
Merchant OF Venice'-tantalizlnsy
funny in its modern interpretation
grand ball with Dennis Full Orchestra
will complete an attractive program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The oldest canal in England was cris
inaliy Roman cuting-the F'oss oNs
running it's eleven miles from Lincoln 70
the Trent, near Torksey. Deepened IN ~ -
time of King Henry I, it was alio"e0 !.
decay until 1910, when the EdinOuls :.
Stevensons both widened and deepeneo :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

FX-Alderman and Mrs. John T.
Church are the happy parents of a nice
Girl baby who was born to them at
their home on the North Belfast road
Thursday forenoon. Inc young lady
weighed eight pounds and has been
named Paulina Marie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

District Deputy J. NJ. Towle Of Win
throp, assisted by his staff, will install
the officers select of Asylum Lodge, No,
10. 7. O. @. F.. this evening. special
Invitation is extended to those mem
bers of the Legislature who are mem
hers of the order and who are in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Il. c. Buckley has neat and attrac-
tive Burrowes cabinet, which contains
8 folding tables and II folding chairs.
designed for whist players. Mr..
Buckley let's this handsome set for only
81 an evening to persons givinga whist
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Ihe date of the next assembly to be
given by the members of the King Co.
Encampment Club at Pythian hall is
next Thursday evening, Jan. IA. Music
VIII be furnished by Lees orchestra of
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Edward B. Patterson Of Freeport
died at the Insane hospital Wednesday
evening at the age of 22 years. the
cause of death being epilepsy. The
remains will be taken to Freeport for
burial Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Miss Alice M. Clark, 43 Grove street
LHairdressing, shampooing, face, neck
and scalp massage. Marcel and natur-
y waving hair treatment. Tel: 49, a..
n.,,. ) !-rr..,iu..l:..nu.l.1H oecSVot'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Augusta friends of Mr. ard Mrs. G.
q Brown of Riverside will be pleased
to learn that fine boy baby was porn
to them Thursday morning. Motner
and son are doing Well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Hose 1 responded last evening to q
still alarm for Il small blaze IN W,
house at 1928 Northern avenue, OWE.
by Frank Moore and occupied by ra"'
Lougee. The fire was extinguisheu y.
fore any serious damage had Dce"
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Mrs. a. N. Jones Of Sidney, who I'M
derWent an abdominal operation at the
Augusta City hospital Tuesday. was
reported last evening to be about the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

AS usual Friday, you may telephone
l.. S Young's market for fresh mack
crel, halibut. butter fish. scallops,
oysters. clans, etc, etc. Good store
to patroniZe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

w. J. Thompson of South China
lecturer for the Maine State Grange
was in town yesterday morning on his
way to North Sedgwick to attend
meeting Of Sedgwick Grange, NO. Z4f'
p of n. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
LOCAL NOTICE.
Gents EXCHANGE.

located on Oak ST, two doors above
tho railroad. Do all kinds of pressing.
Call and get our prices. WIZ can ior
and deliver goods. Phone 32t-la.
anSdtmo*
T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
Oaily ktnnebec journal
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res.
TsIsphons-13S.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res.
olutions Of respect, etc, will be
charged 1t the rate Of ten cents Per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of an
tertainments who.e object II the
raising Of money. will be charged 1t
the rate Of fifteen cents Z line.
Advertising notices, news form will b
excluded from our locsl columns,
except such - refer to advertisers
occupying space In our advertising
columns and will be run under .
separate head On one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers whs fail 70 receive the
journal promptly will confer . favor
by notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The funeral Of the late Christopher
Gardner will be held at the home, cor
ner of Lincoln and Chestnut street, at
2 o'clock this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

CF. Rilodeau's big "remodeling sale
or,,ns today and you may call expect
irr to find some low prices that VIII
likely astonish you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The Sunshine. Society will meet wiz
Mrs. Lizzie Cole this afternoon at NV
usual hour. A full attendance
quested. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
LOCAL BRIEFS

Work in the Order of the Red Cross
at the special conclave of Trinity Com
mandery No. T. *. T. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

The annual meeting of the Hospital
Aid will be held at the Nurses Home
at 2.30 Saturday afternoon. a full at
tendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

II. Chernowsky is reaping a trade
which is the result of his exceedingly
low prices which will appear again in
his adj in Saturdays Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Shoemakers ball Friday night at
london hill Music by Lees Orches-
fra Special cars after the dance for
Augusta and Gardner. .--.>k
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08
$1oo,o0o.0C to make
Perfect Medicine.

LinoDine is a blood food-thc most
helpful thing in ali medicine for YOU.
More chan one hundred thousand
dollars have boon expended in maxi
ing this FlaAseea Emulsion the most
perfect food medicine in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Linorine is rot q secret remedy
the formula is on every bottle. 1t
is c palatable emuIsion-sweet as
aIo--made OF the oil compressed
cold rom the finest. selected Flax
Seeds and imported from Bombay.
Flax Seed grown elsewhere is not
good enough for Lino1ine.
This Flax Seed Gil made in this
special manner is combined with
other healing and bodybuilding ele-
nents and by series OF intricate,
scientific processes, requiring 100
hours, is emulsified into its delicious
cream form. Children and adults
alike speak of Linonine as being
"sweet as cream" Physicians have
prescribed Linonine for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-08

Friday, January 8, 1909.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-03-11
! OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF Proceedings of the Board
of Supervisors of Yuma
County, Arizona.
Feb $50

Board of supervisors of Yuma
county met at 10 o'clock a. m.
pursuant to adjournment, allmem-
bers, district attorney and clerk
present. The reading of minutes
February II was postponed.
1t is moved, seconded and car
rled that the trustees heretofore
appointed for Special road dis
trict No. b, and they are here
by required to file with the
county recorder bond for the
faithful performance of their du-
ties in the penal sum of ten
thousand dollars each. And it
appearing to the board that said
trustees so appointed have here
tofore, in advance of this order,
filed bond in said sum of ten
thousand dollars, but that the
fees for recording the same have
not been paid, and that the said
bonds have not been recorded;
and it further appearing that no
compensation is provided by law
for the service of said trustees,
it is further ordered that said
bonds be ratified as though given
in accordance with this order,
and the clerk is hereby instruct
ed to notify the county recorder
to record the bonds Of the trust.
ees for Special road district No.
/ and charge the same to Yuma
county.
Report of W. H, Elliott. couu-
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-03-11
Forfeiture Notice.

Kofa, Arizona. February IS, 1909.
To j. B. Kelly:
You ARE hereby notified that we have eX-
pended during the year 1903 two hundred dol
lars IN labor and improvements upon the Lost
Rose and One Behind Lode mining claims.
situate In King OF Arizona mining district,
Yuma county, Arizona Territory. the ioca.
ton certificates of which are found OF record
III Book U, page 623 and Book y, page 623 re-
spectfvely, in the Office Of the recorder of said
county. in order to hold said claims under
the provisions of section 1924 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States and the amend.
ment thereto approved January q. 1880, con-
cerning annual labor upon mining claims.
being the amount required to hold said lodes
for the period endi 1g Oh the 3lst day OF De-
cember. a. ID. 1905. md II, within ninety
days from the personal service OF this notice,
OR within ninety days Of the publication
thereof. you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion 0fsuch expen nditure as co-owner,
which amounts to fifty dollars. your interest
In the claims will become the property OF the
your co-Owers, who have made
the reQpired expenditures, by the terms OF
said section.
a l.. MoDIE.
X. l.. PAYNE.
b, S. GARCIA.
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