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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

The theory of j.. IT, Cooper that
most of the ills of mankind cmanate
from the stomach, and that it is only
necessary to restore that organ 10
normal condition in order to enjoy
good health. is rapidly being accepted
as correct by people in all parts of the
country. His further claim that his
New Discovery medicine will effect
this change quickly and permanently is
supported by a vast army of followers.
One of those to put the Cooper
theory and medicine to test is +. w.
Ross, living at POS Irvine street,
Orlando, Fla and an honored resident
Of that community. Mr. Ross has
made statement for publication with
reference to the result of his expert
ment. in which he says:
For the past ten years / have been
unable to do any work, and on numrr-
Gus occasions when | tried to work. |
became i'll from exhaustion. | hal
little or no appetite. and the small
amount of food did eat distressed me
My digestion was bad my bowe,s in a
miserable condition. | was nervous,
weak. tired and worn out all the time.
| could not sleep well. and would arise
in the morning feeling all worn out
tried numerous remedies. but instead
of getting better. | continued to de-
cline. and felt that it would not be long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
FAIRFIELD.

The Fairfield Village Corporation at
the annual meeting held Monday at
ternoon had a large attendance, but
Of the election of officers. and the
making of appropriations, was ran
through at rapid rate. there being
but little opposition or controversy of
any kind Less than an hour was taken
for the Whole proceedings. The move
mcnt ir opposition to day police
which created quite a little interest
prior to the meeting. did not develop
to any proportions. Officers were uEan-
imously elected as follows: Moderator.
George G. Weeks: clerk. A. II. Totman;
treasurer. f. Kelley; collector. +. II. F..
Bragg: assessors. George G.. Weeks. w.
w. \yt and Neil Gregory; auditor. +.
II. f.. Bragg. The total appropriations
were $500 divided as follows. Corpor-
alton debt. $500: incidental expenses.
expenses, 5000; fire department. $500;
night watch. 5000; day police. $500:
street lighting, $500.
1t was voted to instruct the assessors
ald chief engineer to sell the comb
nation hose carriage and chemical. it
for the use of the fire department. 1t
Was also voted to instruct them TO
purchase ) feet of hose. no appropria
ton being necessary. the hose to be
paid tor out of the money received for
the sale of the combination carriage
Tic articles relating respectively to the
location of row nydrants and the re-
pairing of the lookup were passed over
without discussion.
The regularly fortnightly meeting of
tine Dial Club was held Monday after
noon with Mrs. l.. \. Tolman or High
street
Mrs. Alice Knowles. Western avenue.
viii be the hostess of the Ciiorea Club
at the regular meeting Wednesday at
terncon. The subject for the meeting is
Men of Today" to he presented by
Miss Maud McFaddcr.
Benjamin Bradbury returned Sunday
from visit to his cottage at Temple
Heights, NCrthpOrt.
Mrs. VIM Holmes is slowly recover
ing from a severe attack of bronchitis.
The young people of the Grange will
hold a Sociable with musical and liz
crary entertainment in the Schoo house
hall at Benton Station Wednesday, The
program will be arranged to please til"
old as we'll as young. Ice cream will
be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
Nineteen More Michigan
Counties in ''Dry" List.
Indications That Another is
"Dry" by Narrow Margin.
Seven Out Of II Go ''Wet"- Another
County Gained In Kentucky.

Detroit, April 5."We-- have broken
the backbone of the liquor traffic in
Michigan" declared Supt. Feorge w
Morrow, Of the Michigan Anti-Saioon
League at midnight tonight.
Definite returns at that time showed
that of the q counties which voted on
the question of abolishing the sale or
manufacture of liquor in their borders,
IL had gone Dry seven had gone
wet" and indications were that the
remaining county, Jackson, had voted
for prohibition by the slender margin
VI 80 votes. Before today's election II
Of the SO counties of the state were
Dry
Jackson, the last of the y counties
to give complete count went Dry"
b. Al votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
FLORIDA man WANTED
TO KNOW THE TRU1H
Put Cooper's Claim to Test and Proved
Its Commences.

until | would end my misery in the
grave.
Several months ago / read ABOUT
the Cooper remedies and was SO MI
pressed that | went to my druggist
and bought a bottle OF the New DIS
coyerv medicine Immediately
noticed a beneficial effect, and con"
tinued the treatment 1t thoroughly
cleansed my bowels. made my stohl-
ach feel easier, and ! began to get
some strength.
IN a little while | developed a
splendid appetite, and found that
could eat anything ] cared for wlthou'
suffering any i'll effects afterward-'ny
digestion was perfect. My sleep pc
came sound. rcstful and refreshing. a.
| gained in strength ] began to WORK
again. and found | could do consider
able without becoming exhausted.
I'm two months time | was wei
man. can do as hard work as ever
and have virtually taken new lease
of life. make this statement II.
grateful appreciation of the dement's
have derived from the Cooper medl-
cine. for | honestly believe | owe my
life to its marvellous curative proper
ties"
Coopers New Discovery Is SOFA ny
all druggists everywhere a sdtilp.'
bottle sent free upon request by az
dressing The Cooper Medicine Com
pany, Dayton. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
The MunicipaI Court

Thomas mclaughlin and William
Quinn were before Judge Stafford yes-
terday morning on the charge of the
illegal sale Of intoxicating liquors. Hon.
F. F.. Reane appeared as counsel for
the defendants in both cases. The trial
brought together a large number of
tho citizens. The cases were tried sep
atatciv ard ill each the defendants
We're fined 800 and costs with 80 DAYS
in jail Appeals We're taken to the
county court which will meet in Au
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
WA7ERv|LLE.
High School Baseball Schedule.

Manager James A. Marquis of tn
Waterville High school baseball team
has just issued the schedule for tn
coming season. The schedule contain
II games and several open dates. One
half of the games will be played a
home. A game will probably be ar
ranged with Coburn and two with Gar
diner. The schedules:
April l-Open.
April 2l-IfallowelI at Waterviile.
April 24-Skowhcgan at Watervillc.
April 2S--Lewiston at Watcrville.
May l. HallowelI at Hallowell
May 5 Cony at Augusta.
May S--Winthrop at Watcrvillc
May Peak Grove at Oak Grove
May 15-Camden at WatervlIe
May 19-LeWiston at lewiston
May 22-SknWhsgan at Skowhegan.
May 26-Cony at Watervil!c
May 29-Opcn.
June 2-Winthrop at Winthrop.
June food Will at Hinckley.
June 9-Oak Grove at WatcrvilIe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
THE CONGREGATIONAL
Hear Favorable Reports from Sunday
School and Publishing Co.

Boston. April 5.-'rht Congregations
SUNDAY School s. Publishing co. held
it's annual meeting in Pilgrim hall late
today. announcing that the debts in
Cured by the purchase of the Congrc-
gatioiaiist had been wiped out while
the manager of the publication stated
the paper had made profits exceeding
II per cent. the past year
Rev Clarence F. Swift OF Fall River
reportnG for the missionary depart
ment, reported that great progress had
been made in North ard South Da-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

kota and Montana. bu; that the Rocky
Mountain region was still in great need
of workers.
The following officers were elected
President, DR.. Henry {. King OF ober-
lin College: vice presidents, Samuel o.
Capen. Boston: Rev. Wllllam q. FOR
Dish, Detroit; Rev, DIR. Charles >
Mills, St. Louis: Prof. Charles 5. Nash
Berkeley, Calf: President Cyiu
Northro;. of University Of Minnesota
Dr. H. l.. Woodrow. Washington;
treasurer, Henry 7. Richardson, Bos-
tom recording secretary, Rev. William
r Campbell. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

An area OF 1000 square miles on the
south coast IF Newfoundland has been
purchased by a New York concern as
a result of negotiations with the new
ministry and it is expected it will be
made tn" center Of extensive paper
making operations. 1t is understood
that the plans provide for the erection
of plant with a capacity Of $50 tons
of paper daily, at a cost Of about $40
000,0"o The locality includes port
which is free from ice all the year
round ard it is said that after the
plant is in operation there will be a
regular weekly steamer service be-
tween Newfoundland and New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
That Group Cough at Night.

must have an immediate and sure
remedy. The prompt administration or
Adamson's Botanic Cough Basam will
relieve and cure by expelling the mucns
from the throat and producing sound
and natural sleep. Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam contains no injurious
drugs: it is positively guaranteed to re-
lieve all throat and lung troubles il taken
In time. Refuse all substitutes and insist
on getting the only genuine with the
makers name blown in the bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
Strenqth and Endurance

Are factors of the greatest success.
No person. can do full justice to him.
self without them.
In no season of the year are they
more easily exhausted than In the
spring.
We need not discuss the reason for
this here. It's enough to say there is
one. ard that Hoods Sarsaparilla gives
strength and endurance, as thousands
annually testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

a balloon which started its acria
flight at st. Cloud Monday came doyyr
i'll tie breakers quarter of a mil,
off the coast at Coutanccs, France
The passengers We're two men and q
woman. AS soon as their prcdicamenI
was perceived boats put out to the res
cue. INC basket of the balloon had
h'"n cut and the acronauts were drift
ing htlpleSSly- Thp men were rescued
p'', N" woman was drowned The
a"ronaHtS tried to land or the beach
but were blown out TO sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
A WIDOWS LUCK.
Quit the Thing that was Slowly kiIi,c
Her.

woman tells how coffee kept her
from insuring her life:
Il suffer ed for many years, chiefly
from trouble with my heart. with
severe nervous headaches and ne,N
IA gia: but although incapacitated at
times for my Homework. I did not
realize the gravity of my condition till
was rejected for life insurance. be-
cause, the examining physician sand.
."y heart was 50 bad he could not pas
me. This distressed me very much us
| was a widow and had a child de-
pendent upon me, 1t was to protect
her future that wanted to insure nv
life.
Fortunately for me. | happened to
read an advertisement containing n
testimonial from a man who had been
affected in the same way that | wa;
with heart trouble. aud who was cured
by leaving off coffee and using Postum
| graSped at the hope this held out,
and made the change at once.
My health began to improve inn
mediately. The headaches and nei-
ralgia disappeared | gained in flesh.
and NV appetite came back to me at
once. Greatest of all. my heart was
strengthened from the beginning. and
soon all tho distressing symptoms
passed away. Then again made APP
plication for life insurance. and had
no trouble in passing the medical eX-
animation.
1T Was seven years ago that | be-
gan to US" Postum, and am using it
still. and sail continue to do so. as |
still. and shall continue to do so. as
"Thcre'S a Reason"
Road tho big little book. The Road
To MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fulI Of human
interest.
also one ni"ce. Mrs. Bert Leavitt of
70 tland and two nephews. Guy and
,-9' Ab'"tt Of South Gardiner. The
neral viii be held in this city at P
Nj. Wednesday. April :. at IL Middle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
Nicaragua Anxious to Settle.

Washington. April THE gratifying
Information was conveyed to Secretary
Knox today that the Nicaraguan govern
ment would make an early effort to settle
either by compromise or by arbitration
the claim for damages of the G. - En-
cry Co.. whose concessions for cutting
mahogany were cancelled about two years
and half ago for an alleged violation
OF the terms of the concession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

a terrific cyclone on March }, sv.on,
over the New Hcbrides. according t.
news Just received here at sydney. y
= W.. and the Island Of Tcouma wa.
inundated nv tidal wave. which dc.
Slfoycd the crops and many of th,
buildings. y number Of vessels wore
stranded on the shores of the yari.
Gus islands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

A special dispatch from Teheran to
the London Times describing thu. stu
ton at Tahriz says that there is no
doubt that a great tragedy is close at
hand. II Tabrz holds out against the
invader. the dispatch says, thousands
must die of starvation. If Tabriz falls.
probably tens of thousands will be
massacred. The rest of the country.
however. looks on with traditional cast
ern apathy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

D. $. McNaughton has some one
who knows how to trim Il windo,,
tastefuliv Looking at hos lovely Easto,
windows, one cannot but admire the
good taste and beauty manifest in tlo.
simple but bright trimmings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
CONDITION is SERIOUS.
Governor Lil.ey Of Connecticut Is Suf-
fering from Nervous Exhaustion.

Hartford. Conn, April 1.-The illness
of Gov George l.. Liliey from nervous
exhaustion has become q serious aspect
and tonight his condition is matter
of much uneasiness 1t was stated to-
night that while the governor was eX-
tremely ill., there was no immediate
danger of DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
TO BETRAY HIS FATHER.
Crazy Snakes Son Goes With Officer
to Show Formers Hiding Place.

Muskogee. Okla. April 5.-Crazy Snakes
son was taken from the federal prison
here this afternoon by United States Dep
Mty Marshal William Martin on the prom
ise to lead the officers to the hiding place
OF Crazy Snake, who has been sought for
the last week by the state militia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

The Ladies' Circle of the First Bap-
fist church will meet at tn" usual hour
this afternoon with Mrs. b. F. Turner.
A large attendance is asked 50 that
all remaining to be done for the Easter
sale Friday and Saturday, may be at
tended to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

"Ail newspaper reports purportinG
to emanate from me that | haNr either
accepted or declined the post of am
bassador to Great Britain are absolute
" unauthorized. said President
Charles w. Eliot in an interview Mon
day at Cambridge. Mass. 1t was re-
ported ther. Monday that President
Eliot had not as yet declined the post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
CITIZENS HONOR WESTON.
Veteran Pedestrian Arrives Monday
Night at Canton, Ohio.

Canton. Ohio. April 5.-Pedestrian
Weston arrived in Canton froil
Youngstown this afternoon. He was
met at the entrance boundary of tn"
city by committee of 30 citizens an1
escorted to the Courtlandt hotel. He
will leave for Akron tomorrow morn
liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

That the Yale and Princeton Varsity
crews will not meet this year was def
nitel- stated Monday night by Walter
Camp, YAH. 50. IL member OF the ath-
J. tic adv eor,- boa"d AS to whether
the second crew vii! race or r"t, tn"
Yale faculty viii decide. according to
a statement to Mr.. Camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Luther F. Gray, who for two years
has been associated with Cushman
Walker in the general blacksmith bust
ness on Water street. has purchased a
half interest in the property and bust
ness of that well-known stand from
Mr.. Walker, and the firm will here
after be known as Walker & Gray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

w. D. Spaulding received a consign-
mcnt of imported Formosa Oolong tea
yesterday. said to be the largest ever
received at one time by any merchant
in either of the three cities OF Ken
nebcc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Regular meeting. L. r.. X, of F.,
tomorrow evening. All members are
earnestly requested to be present as
business of great important will be
called up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

| Regular meeting of John b. Hub
| bard State Relief Corps. No. %. at
80 tomorrow afternoon. All members
| please attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Miss .Abhe NJ. Weber of Winthrop
street has gone to Boston for a week s
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

| The Womans Auxiliary of st. Mat
| thew's church will meet at o'clock
| this afternoon with Mrs. Ernest Cur
| ripr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

All the Red Men of Hallowell will
trail to Augusta tonight to see the
Adoption. degree worked on several cam
didates by Cushnoc Tribe, No. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

r. A. Johnson of Johnson Bros. left
Sunday on a business trip to Wash
ingtOn, D. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Samuel Cottle has gone to Quincy
Mass, where he has accepted u posi-
ton as teanster in the quarrcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Miss Amy y. Noyes Of Chelsea, Mass
who has been visiting friends in tbi,
city for the past week. left Mondav
morning for her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Mr. and Mrs. William Wheeler went
to Waterville Sunday to visit Mrs. Lii
liam Plummer, formerly of this city,
and other friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
Another Kentucky County Goes Dry

voted Monday DRY" by majority of
107. Now SO Of the 119 counties in the
state are wholly Dry, undor the
county unit law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

gusta next Monday and both respond
ents gave bail in the sum OF 5000 for
their appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
| HALL0WEll.
City Fathers Hold Reg
u|ar Meeting for April
Local Parties Given $100
and 60 Days Each
For Illegal Sale OF intoxicating
liquor-.-Both Appeal.

Regular meeting Of Alpha Council. r.
and S NJ, at 40 tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
GARDINER,

NJ. A. 1s.raden has another great
auction sale Of furniture ADVERTISED
Sec ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Ih' Senate Monday ratified an ex-
tradition treaty between the United
states and France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06
Monthly Meeting Of City Government.

"oulIiiy mSctiUS OF NIty government.
The regular monthly meeting of the
city government was held in the Coun-
ell chamber last night. Mayor ID. c.
Skilin in the Chair. with full attend
ance of the members of the council
present
The first item of unfinished business
was tn" election of one member of the
committee of oVcrSecrS Of the poor who
will serve for three years Luther +.
Gray was elected.
The question Of appointing a third
engineer for the fire department wa"
laid on the table to be taken up at Il
subsequent meeting. The appointment
of a driver for the city team was also
deferred.
1t was ordered that tn" sum of SO
he allowed and paid to Prof. O. NJ.
Holman. SUPERINTENDENT of schools in
addition I" the amount already appro-
priatef for the coming year. The bord
.lven by City Treasurer q. *. Howe,
was presented and accepted The mat
Ter OF increasing the amount of the
t"easurrr's bond vas laid over until
the next meeting McSsrs Longfellow
and Church were appointed to confer
with water commissioners with refer
enreS to needed work
The city treasurer was authorized to
negotiate loan of $1,000 i'm anticipa
ton of tn" taxes of 1909 for the current
expenses Of the city. The following a"-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Inc following ordinance was passed
-" it ordained by the city council of
H"lloWcli: Section | of Chantcr 3 Of
the Revised Ordinances of the CITY of
HalloWcll is hereby amended by adding
tho WordS '':. city auditor after the
word taxes IN the 11th line of said
section. Chapter of the Revised Ordi-
nanc"s of the City Of Hallowell is here
by amended by adding the following
section: The city auditor shall annu-
ally at tn" close of the municipal wear.
examine the accounts and audit the
BOOKS Of the collector and treasurer and
render report in writing t. the city
council. He shall perform such other
duties OF like nature as the city council
snail from time to time direct
y petition for sewer on London Hill
presented by Councilman Buchanan was
referred to tho committee on sewers.
Inc city treasurer was authorized to
sign the deed from the city of HALO
Well to e. n. Smith, conveying a Ger
tam Part of the Bridge lot" so-called
Permission was granted the <enne
bee L!gf' a Heat Co to Law a new gas
pipe on Water street from North street
to the Farningdaln line. the pping to
be approved by the Highways Com
mission.
Ordered. That a sewer be laid on
Victor street connecting with the sewer
already laiu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fuII of human
interest
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-12-31
HolU WorLdLost Great Novelist

did not know whether or not he ought
to accept these offers, or any of them,
But at last he said to himself: You
have been educated as a physician
and as a lawyer and are now engaged
in the latter profession; there is your
life work, there your real career lies.
If now you are tempted to write an
other story, and it should be success
full, then you will be again tempted
to write, and so gradually, but surely
you will divorce yourself from your
profession. The question for you to
decide is this: Will you exclusively