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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The third division of the Ladies' Aid of
the First Baptist church will hold a
Tithing social in the vestry on the even
ing of Thursday Sept. 80 The program
will consist of vocal solos by F. G.. Baker,
duets by Mr.. Baker and Mr.. Clarke. and
readings by Mrs. Samuel Jones. Miss True
and Miss Stella Boyden. A number OF
contests will also be feature of the
evenings entertainment. Refreshments
will be served and cordial invitation is
extended to all to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

me american consul general at Liver
pool shows that during the six months
ending June 20. Of the present year. 27e,-
l24 tons Of salt were shipped from the
Mersey, of which 1886 tons were billed
from Liverpool Much of this was to
I'LL orders from the United States. In
creased quantities went to british North
America, the West Indies Central and
South America, Africa, Asia and on the
continent of Europe. There were les
sened demands from Australasia and
ports in the United Kingdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30
Knights of Pythias Banquet Tonight

The Knights of Pythias of this city
will enjoy a banquet at the Lake house
at the Outlet tonight. Great prepara-
tions are being made and a great time
is expected for Landlord Emery knows
how to do things. All knights who
wish to attend are requested to meet
at X. of P. hall at $50 p NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

This has been one of the greatest
years Tor mushrooms that has been
known here for many years. There
has been hardly night but what there
has been great many of these spring
up and many of the families Of the
city who know and enjoy this luscious
dish have had all they desire Tues
day night was one of the best, and in
maLy of the pastures the ground was
fairly white with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Tax Collector Wells is meeting with
great success in collecting the taxes for
this year. SO far he has deposited $4,000
of the S. 1914 given him, and he also has
some cash on deposit. This is the best
record established and is far ahead of
that of last year. which was the best up
to that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

r. S. Thorne lost very valuable
Jersey COW Wednesday forenoon by
rather peculiar accident. The ami
NAL was feeding in a pasture back OF
the house and started to eat a large
belielleur apple when it became lodged
Although she was seen soon after she
attempted to swallow it, she died be-
fore she could be relieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

John w. Lawrence who has run a
large milk route in this city for a
number of years has been Obliged to
sell this on account of ill health to
Herbert Goldsmith of West Gardiner,
who will take possession on the first
of next month. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The blowing of towboat whistle at
about $50 o'clock last evening caused
some excitement among the firemen for a
few minutes. as many thought ii was the
fire whistle. One of the ambitious eN-
pressmen went so far as to start with one
of the hose teams but was soon stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

DIR. r. d. Simons of this city Wednes-
day received his commission as first lieu
tenant in the Maine National Guard. This
places the doctor in position OF exam
lining physician and as a member of the
Medical Relief Corps he is subject to
call at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The kennebec had more the appear
ance OLA river yesterday after the
heavy rains which have fallen than it
mas for many months past. The water
was very high, the wharf on the Chel-
sea shore being entirely submerged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The beauty Of the macadam roadway
on Water street was greatly appre-
ciated yesterday. Notwithstanding the
heavy rains during the past three
days. in na!f hour after sunrise the
street was as dry as though no damp
ness had ever been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The ministers into whose hands were
placed the tickets for the free eXcur-
sion to be given by the steamer Is
lander next Friday have distributed
the same with great care and have
seen evident appreciation from the
class of people who have been deprived
of the enjoyment of an outing during
the summer. The glnelus.,, O. -.
ow aces of the Islander is commendable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

this popular family were regrettin@ the
probability of losing them rom town.
Mr.. Childs has taken the lease 'On the
" ork house connected with the county
jail at Augusta and his new home will
be conveniently located to his busi-
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. G. F. McLain and daughter
have returned from visit of few
weeks at lockwood. Mr.. McLain.
who is a railway mail clerk on the
run from Oakland to Kineo viii re-
turn to this city in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The schooner Nellie F. Sawyer is
lying at the Hallowell Granite Cos.
wharf. loaded with stone from Crotch
Island that will be prepared at the
:olnpany's SHEDS here for shipment to
Houston, Tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Three teams We're busy all day Yester-
day filling the sunken places through
FaImingdale caused by the laying of the
new gas pipe. Gravel and ashes are be-
ing filled in and the task will take sew
eral days. as in many places there are
stretches 100 yards long and IS feet deep.
The work is under the supervision of
SuDt Cults
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Rev. L. Fl. Clarke, who has charge
of the distribution OF the tickets Tor
the free excursion on the Islander
Friday states that he has few tickets
left. which he will be glad to give out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

held at I3o Friday evening at the Old
South vestry. All the young people
who are in anyway connected with the
church are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The motormen on the electric cars
are row having their troubles with
the falling leaves. After a rain they
fall oii The tracks and when crushed
form It kind Of grease, so that it is al
most impossible to stop the cars with
out the use of the great deal of sand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Harold Harrington won hfst prize
with go, Capt Sawyer second with 2oh
and George McMaster third with 2o1
at the weekly roll off at the bowling
alley this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

A girl arrived at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Palmer. Highland
avenue, Tuesday afternoon. and Doth
mother ard daughter are reported as
doing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Charles Partridge has been awarde'
the contract for the building Of a sheI
at the aims house. the appropriation
being made at the last meeting of thu
city government. The building will be
45X26 feet and must be completed
within three weeks. The lumber fol
the same is now on the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The Auxiliary of st. Matthews parish
will meet with Mrs. Ernest $. Currier,
No. - Chestnut street. at o'clock
this afternoon. A full attendance is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Winthrop 5. Worcester. proprietor
oi Forest View farm, will get nearly
400 bushels Of potatoes off two acres
of ground. They are of the White
Mountain variety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Miss Ade.ia Wadsworth who has
been passing two months with her
brother, NJ. c. Wadsworth left for New
York Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Eden Twitchell and children OF
Rumford Falls are visiting Mrs
Twitchell's father Ezekiel Atkins
Johnson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Harvey f. Gatchell has gone
to Worcester. Mass, where she will
VISIT friends. Later IN she will visit
friends in Boston. She will probably
be away for d month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

C. r. Robinson, who has been pass.
ing few days as the guest of Hon
and Mrs. w. c. Atkins left for New
York "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

A supper will he served at Foresters'
hall Saturday evening by the members
of the High school. the proceeds to go
towards the football teams expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Miss Mary Cummings of Randolph
went to Whitman, Mass, Wednesday,
where she will visit friends for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Edwin Z. Andrews is moving from 160
Second street TO the house at No. 33
Middle street. which he has recently
purchased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. 9. A. Knight and
daughter Miss Catherine returned
Wednesday from a weeks vacation at
Mere Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mr.. ard Mrs. l.. G.. Ballard have re-
turned from New York where they
have been enjoying the Hudson Fulton
celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The Improvement Society of the NJ
e. church Will meet this Afternoon
with Mrs. Julia p Bradbury. Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Owing to the many washouts along
the Maine Central in the northern part
of. the stat, the forenoon train was
abo.t ono bow late Nycdnes,la.. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Street Commissioner Clary is NOV
ing into the Berry house, Autumn
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The schooner Mary L. Olys finishad
loading lumber at Lawrence Bros
Monday afternoon and was lowed down
stream, bound for New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

home at Maclias Wednesday AFTER
visit OF a few days with ner aunt,
Mrs. F.. W. Wiley, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Charles B. Allen of Washington. d.
c.. Who has been visiting friends in
this city. left Wednesday on his return
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

A large number of the Union Veteran
Union of this city went to Auburn yester-
day to attend the annual encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

MIR. and Mrs. A. F. Morse were
among those from this city who at
tended the Richmond fair yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard L. Pushard.
Summer street, are receiving congrat-
uiations on the safe arrival of a girl
baby Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Daniel McDuffy of Randolph returned
Wednesday from visit of "A few days
with friends at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. Charles Meader is visiting he
son in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The regular meeting of the 10Th Cen
tury Club will be held in the Universaist
vestry at 4.9O p. NJ. Friday. Oct l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Harry Lewis has returned to Boston
after a visit with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Weston Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

The regular meeting Of John B. Hub
bard National Relief Corps, No. 30, will
be held this evening in G. A. r. hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Ernest T. Milliken of Saco returned
to her home yesterday. after visit with
Mrs. J. Smith, School street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Lawrence Bros. mill was shut dow
Wednesday forenoon because of an ac
cident to the main driving gear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

A large Number from this place is
planning t. take in the Windsor fair
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

l.. G. KnOwlton returned Tuesday
from a short visit with friends at Fay
cite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Noble Lewis, section boss on the
railroad, has moved to Johnson street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. F. ID. Perry of Farmingdale went
Wednesday to Boston. where she will
pass a few days with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30
GARDINER,

Mr.. and Mrs Martin Burns have re-.
turned from a two weeks visit at Mr..
Burns former home, Woodstock. N u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Mrs. f. f. Martin of Boston is visiting
Mrs. Vaughn Grant. Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

7 fserlin now has a population of two
miHisns.i A greater Berlin would in-
cIude another million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30
Tickets for the Islander Ex'
CurSion Are Distributed.
Bowdoinham Lady Who Does MOI
Care Much for Travel.

Mrs. Alice Nelson of No. 6 Summer
street has been quite ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30

Miss ID = Ns. lesartsd "a
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-09

give up his house, by Offering him
a hundred pounds for the poor here"
Van Torp left them soon after sup
per- and gave himself up to Stemp.
pondering over whist he had accom-
plished in two days, and also about
another question which had lately pre-
sented itself. When he was ready to
send his valet to bed he sat down at
his table and wrote telegram:
IT you can find Barak, please ex-
plain that was mistaken. Kralinsky
is not in New York, but here in Bay
reuth for some days, lodging at the
pastors house."
This message was addressed to To-
gotheti at his lodgings in London, and
Van Torp signed 1t and gave il to
Stemp to be sent at once Logotheti
never went to bed before two o'clock,
as he knew, and might very possibly
get the telegram the same night.
When his man was gone, Van Torp
drew his chair to the open window
and sat up long time thinking about
what he had just done; for though he
held that all was fair in such a con-
test, he did not mean to do anything
which he himself thought low down"
One proof of this odd sort Of integ-
rty was that the telegram itself was
fair warning Of his presence in Bay.
reuth, where Logotheti knew that
Margaret was still stopping.
AS for the rest, he was quite con-
WINGED that it was Kralinsky himself.
the ruby merchant, who had suddenly
appeared at Bayreuth, and that this
man was no other than the youth he
had met long ago as cowboy in the
west, who used to whistle "Parsifal"
with his companion in exile, and who
having grown rich, had lost no time
in coming to Europe for the very pur-
pose of hearing the music he had al
ways loved so we'll. And that this
man had robbed the poor Tartar girl,
Mr.. Van Torp had no manner of
doubt; and he believed that he had
probably promised her marriage and
abandoned her; and If this were true,
to help her to find Kralinsky was in
itself good action.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-09
Margaret Bent Her Head Little, and
Was Silent.

thing like that Maybe you don't
realize what you're asking, but it's
the impossible. That's all"
"Oh, nonsense!" Margaret tried to
laugh lightly, but it was failure.
mo, it's very far from nonsense"
he replied, almost sternly "Since
you've spoken first, I'm going to tell
you several things. One is, that I &C.
cepted the syndicate's offer for the
Nickel Trust SO as to be free to take
any chance that might turn up. It
had been open some time, but l &C.
cepted it on the day I heard of your
engagement. That's big thing An.
other is, that played regular trick
on Logotheti SO as to come and see
you here. 1 deliberately asked him
to dine with me last night in London.
went right home, wrote note to
him, antedated for yesterday after
noon, to put him off, and I left it to
be sent at the right hour. Then drove
to-. the station, and here I am. You
r; call that pretty sharp practice,
but believe all's fair in love and war,
and want you to understand that
think so. There's one thing more. I
won't give up the hope Of making you
marry me while you're alive and am,
not ii you're an old woman, and I'll
put up all have in the game, includ-
ing my own life and other peoples,
if it comes to that. Amen"
Margaret bent her. head little and
was silent
Now you know why I won't prom
Use what you asked" said Van Torp
in conclusion
"You. have no right to speak like
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-09
speak English, but was good Judge

SPEAK English, but was good Judge
of stones.
For one moment the jeweler forgot
the little paper twist as he turned
towards his safe, pulling out his keys
at the same time. To reach the safe
he had to walk the whole length of
the shop, behind the counter, and
before he had gone half way he re.
membered the stone, turned, came
back and slipped 1t into his waistcoat
pocket. Then he went and got the
little iapanned stronghold with a pat
ent lock. in which he kept loose stones,
some wrapped up in little pieces Of
paper, and some in pill boxes. He
brought it to his customers, and
opened :. before them.
They stayed long time, and Spiro
asked many questions for Baraka,
chiefly relating to the sliding scale of
prices which is regulated by the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-09
CCerR /6]'

natural, since you've concmued TO
marry him, and it can't be helped. I
wasn't going to say anything against
him. and wouldn't say anything for
him. so there was nothing to do but
to explain, which did. I'm sorry
you think I did wrong, but should
give the same answer again."
Mrs. Rushmore thinks that Konstan.
tin is designing foreigner because
he's q Greek man of business, and
that you are perfection because you
are an American business man."
If I'm perfection, that's not the
real reason" said Van Torp, snatch.
ing at his first chance to steer out Of
the serious current; but Margaret did
not laugh.
You are not perfection, nor I eth
err" she answered gravely. "You are
famous in your way, and people call
me celebrated in mine; but so far as
the rest Is concerned we are just two
ordinary human beings, and If we are
going to be friends we must under.
stand each other from the first, as far
as we can"
I'll try to do my SHARE" eAid Van
Torp, taking her tone
Very we'll. I'll do raine. began
by thinking you were amusing, when
first met you. Then you frightened
me last winter, and hated you. Not
only that, I loathed you-there's no
WORD strong enough for what 1 felt.
When saw you in the audience, you
almost paralyzed my voice."
II didn't know it had been as bad
as that" said Mr.. Van Torp quietly.
eyes. It was worse than I can
make you understand. And last spring,
when you were in so much trouble,
against you, even that you had muir
dered your partners daughter in cold
blood to get rid of her, though that
looked as incredible to sensible peo-
pie as it really was. It was only ween
I saw how Lady Maud believed in you
that I began to waver, and then I
understood"
I'm glad you did"
$50 am I. But she Is such a good
woman herself that nobody can be
really bad in whom she believes. And
now I'm changed still more. 1 like
you, and I'm sure that we shall be
friends, If you will make me one
promise and keep it, 49, '''''7'f
What is it?" !
''That you will give up all idea Of
ever marrying me, no matter what
happens, even If 1 broke"
Its no use to go on" interrupted
Van Torp. "for can't promise any
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and she had way Of remembering,a
great many sergeants' names, and do
Ing kind things for their wives al
Christmas time, which further die.
posed them to holp her in her work.
But the London police are by nature
the hndliest set Of men who keeJ
order anywhere in the world, and
they will readily help man or WON.
an who tries to do good in q sensible,
practical way; and If they are some
times a little prejudiced in favor OF
their own perspicuity in getting up &
case, let that policeman. Of any other
country who Is cutie v:!tkout fault.
CTo be C0ntlnusd.l -
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-10-09

said Mr.. Van Torp, still smiling ami
ably.
''Ah, see! You went for q little
walk to get some air!" She seemed
delighted.
I'VE walked home very slowly in
order to breathe the air." said Mr..
Van Torp-"to breathe the air, as you
say. l have to thank you very much
for giving mo your seat, Mrs. Rush
more"
ITO tell the truth" replied the good
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-27

.NImn rt. .e.. .. .. .nr
f. HU.. W I.. .r. fu. u
r.. H H. .I.u. ... ..... ..
INf .. # f.. M1..rs ... .Il.
.IsI t.I ...U4 ....
.UH.. 5000 .. UT.r CLOTHES N..
Ih... Vrf.
.>. u leHb. t.r H'un. oHr.e .#.s
replied Mat
We'll ,tI ai tHc upU-e ibis evening
ou y.ur way humn said Jhr -eu.r
man .tU lcnvr 1H odd -u1 nt milne
with ihr butler Tor yuu
A f.v days later when showing q
party of visitors through the gardens
he was much annoyed lo see Mat look
Ing II possible more y SoHr"crow than
ever
why are you still wearing those old
clothes. Mat he asked.
"Surc. yer honor. they're the best I
have" replied Mat.
"Rut did YOU not get the suit left
for you the other day. asked the gen
tlemBn
Indeed. an | did thank yer honor
kindly" replied Mat. but, sure. | haJ
to lave them at home to be mendcd ~
London Taller.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-07-27
Whso Baseball Was an Infant lndustr

1t was a crude game. but merry. IN
theory the pitcher was there only 10
civ. the boys IA chance to soak the
hall" First bound" WAS still out. The
unfortunate catcher, handling heavy,
lively ball without mask. glove or pro
tector stood up near the bat when
men were on bases If he had the skill
and courage. The early guides recon-
mended him to do so when he could
Had not the pitcher been restricted 10
an artificial throw scarce a catcher
would have lived to tell the tale
Many catchers took everything "on
first bounce" aud managed at that To
prevent much base stealing. Base run
Mug also was in It's infancy. "Smith.
says the Spirit of the Times. caught
a remarkable game, having but five
passed balls scored against him" Here
and there we get Il glimpse which
shows how crude It all was what "A
matter. Of hit and miss natural force
In the tiftles Dicky Pearce shone with
out a peer as an intielder. He used to
stop grounderS with his hand and foot.
Will Irwin in Golfers.