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The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
,rSTM1NsTER FREE LIBRARY.
r,-st Annual Report Shows Gratifying
Conditions.

o animal meeting of the West
~ Ire Free Library Association will
nlnStJId SoId on Friday night, May Z, at
be nei time officers for the ensuing
WIZ 'aar will be elected and other import
.0+ !0 business transacted.
all. meeting of the executive commit
a los held on Monday night, at
tee t:oh W." time reports we're submitted By
viii Ibrarian and the secretary-treas-
qrel. rg.onk w. Mather, librarian, pre-
I'd Ia the following report, which
sen'1u n ordered spread upon the minutes,
NaS motion passed that a copy be
snu snnisbnd the Democratic Advocate
lullH tho American Sentinel, with re-
auo auost for publication:
pr T. H. Lewis, president Westmln-
u, .tor Free Library Association.
Goar Sir:-I have the honor to sub
- p9 the following report of work done
Il' inoo the opening of the library to its
slnuJ uu,hers and those vouched for by
IE moomhers in February 3, 1908:
10 Tho library has without doubt been
rroat source of pleasure and profit
=. itS natrons and their families. AL
vonob our collection of books has
l1"I Nv boen large and does not cover
~, r0rv wide range of literature or
ooociaiize on any one branch, the va
.otv has been great enough to enable
.nvone seeking good, wholesome
aooding matter to secure something
tSst would satisfy, entertain and bene-
~ wo have noted with great satisfac-
aon thn great number of children who
ora reading, not only reading occaS-
nnally but often one book or more
nar week This shows that the Ii
krsrv is filing a long-felt want, enabl-
mo the Young to cultivate a habit for
rs9ding and a taste for good liter
stuTe.
# has been the purpose of the book
ommittee to purchase only such
hooks as we're clean and harmless. We
have tried to keep up to the times by
mrchasing from time to time copies
4 the new and popular fiction, pro-
rdpd they have been on the market
ong enough to prove their merit.
Early in the year we were fortunate
securing a donation of discarded
hooks from the Enoch Pratt Free Iii
Mary of Baltimore. These books have
done us excellent service.
The cases of books sent out by the
State Library Commission have also
been much appreciated. We have had
,t least two of these cases at all times
each case containing about 40 vol
umes The average circulation OF
each has been "a.
The library has been conducted
without paid officers, clerks or rented
uarters Every dollar collected as
membership fee or fine has been
uSpd to purchase new books or pay
the sundry expenses.
The room used by the Library AS
Nciation has been loaned to it by the
Cuntry Club. which courtesy is great
B appreciated by the association.
The librarian has been ably assisted
lin his work by number OF young
gentlemen and ladies.
Following is a detailed report OF
books and their circulation:
Books purchased by association. 23i
Books donated by Enoch Pratt LII
braTy ........... 19O
Books donated by individuals. -.
Total books belonging to library. 435
Total circulation of books. ...... .4829
Average circulation per week. ~
Paving members of association. =. 152
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK w. MATHER,
Librarian
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
Hand Cut By Saw.

i glle .t Nathan Miller, a farmer liV-
ill., nuOut a mile southeast, of Porter's
|eroes rs' Monday, was trying to reach
h 10 70 d rapidly revolving circular
h " w remove a splinter on a log he
d Iott uerS were saving into boards,
vi VI nand came in contact with the
|Assin9 dn9 The forefnger was so badly
fSo S'u q, mat it had to be amputated
h S,S Iuird joint. The thumb was
nsr U1uly lacerated, but it is thought
ns,n. oe saved. A deep cut across
/ Mn i OF the hand was stitched and
IdOina who is almost so years old,
as we'll as can be expected.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
EnSOr.

Mordecai Ensor, S5 years old, died
on Tuesday after a short illness of
pneumonia at the home of Mrs. Eliza
beth D. Ensor, near Shawan. He is
survived by his daughter, Mrs. Orrick
Ensor, a son, Evan H. Ensor, of Glyn-
don; six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildre He was farm
er all his life, and son of Abraham
Ensor, of Belfast. His sisters are:
Mrs. Dorcas Bosley, 95 years old, OF
Western Run; Mrs John Daniel, of
Washington, and Mrs. Artridge Ensor,
of New Windsor.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
InternatiOnals Defeated.

On Friday night last Doyle & Ma
gees representatives defeated the In
ternational Harvester Company's s
Bowling team of Baltimore, three out
of five games on Thomson's bowling
alleys. A large crowd was present
to see the games. Mr.. Doyle captain
ed his team. The International team
returned home Saturday morning
Following are the scores:
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
A Problem.

Teacher" Johnny Jones, you will
stay after school one hour and study
your lesson"
Johnny Jones-'lAre you going to
stay with me ?''
Yes
"Then I'd like to know if you are
Furnishing me or am Furnishing you.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
DEATHS HARVEST.
Well Known Residents And Others
Who Have Passed Away.
Getchy.

Susan M Getchy died at the resi-
dence of her son, John Rickel, Friday,
April 16, of paralysis, aged rs years,
2 months and 27 days. Interment at
st. Johns Catholic cemetery on Mon
day, April 49, The pal1bearers were
Joshua Gist, Robert Gist, John T.
Lynch, John E. Eckenrode, Alfred
Shipley and John Burlie. Frank C.
Sharrer, funeral director.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
RippeOn.

Alexander Rippeon,. well-known
resident of Libertytown, was found
dead in bed at his home by his wife,
Tuesday morning. He was about 70
years of age, and his death was due
to heart trouble. Besides his widow
he is survived by three sons George,
and Alexander, of Libertytown, and
Rodney of Frederick and two daugh-
ters (Mrs. William Smith, of Liberty
town, and Mrs. Samuel Cromwell, of
Centerville.)
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
'Ounty Medical Society.

E Soasf SrSsfoll County Medical Society
NJ T,u Eou a meeting at Springfield
Mn 3OOSpltal, 90 Sykesville, Thursday,
Besd - dt z p. m. Dinner will be
g&e az a. the hospital at 1 o'clock.
N wiz SSolng from Westminster by
sstninas.iea ieave at $50 a. M, from the
pk ,ef w;,, Hotel. DR.. ]. Clement
Nn of NJ read paper on "Classifi-
hy ~ ~ insanity" DIR. Charles J.
lition Dementia Praecox," with
NJ on % OF cases; DIR. William H.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
JAS. E. SHREEVE, Jr

JAO. Ii. Sf1REEV T., Jl.J
Treasurer.
all membership fees are due and
EsaOle on Or before April 20 The
.leS who made the canvass for mem
N En- nave been requested to collect
y GueS for the coming year. All
|TIlOers |sn are, however, requested to
H. ~ at the Country Club rooms on
surday, 24th, Monday, 26th, or
apIIsday, N Is 29th, and pay their dues to
! hnOrarian, thus relieving the ladies
ue committee Of much work. New
Ssa.GIerShipS are also earnestly so
vi and after Saturday, May 1, the
rss slS Will be located in the room
sm, SGlth & Reifsnider's, these gen
,~el M having rendered this room for
purpose free of rent.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
Methodist Protestant Church.

Sunday school and adult Bible study
classes at $50 a. m. Visitors well
coined. Rev. DR.. T. H. Lewis will
preach at IL a. m. Sermon by the
pastor at 7.30 p. m. on Wheat Values.
A young peoples service of interest al
$50 D. m. Wednesday evening devo-
tional services and teacher training
class.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
One Way.

Howell-"Do you suppose Roose-
yelt will be able to kill lions in Afri-
ca ?"~
Powell-"S if he can't shoot
'em, he can send EN- message. y"
Harper's Weekly.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
BrOWn-F0ss.

Charles E. Brown was married on
April Is, 1909, to Miss Katherine nj.
Foss, of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr.. Brown
is a son of Mrs. Elizabeth II. Brown,
Liberty street, this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown left for a visit to New York.
Upon their return they will reside at
1851 Elkhart street, Philadelphia. They
have the best wishes of their many
friends for their prosperity and hap
pineSS.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23
PERSONAL MENTION

persons who contemplate going away have
friends visiting them and desire publication of
same. will please send the names to this office]
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23

Following is the treasurer's report,
Westminster, April Is, 1909.
hereby submit the report of the
feaSurer of the Westminster Free LII
haTy for the year beginning January
q 1908, and ending April Is, 1909:
Receipts:
Partnerships to date. .$152.00
The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-23

II.,oest Paper in Carroll County.
,s.tbrd more reading matter
than any other paper.
o,Iv Democratic paper in county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
COTTON MILLS TO CLOSE
In Piedmont Section of the CaroInas
For One or Two Weeks.

Charlotte, N. c., Oct. 24-Some of
the largest cotton mills in the Pied
mont section Of the Carolinas will
Monday morning inaugurate a one-or
tWo-weeks curtailment and if cendi-
tons do not improve it is likely that
this period of curtailment will be con-
siderably. extended.
The first North Carolina plant, to in
augurate the curtailInent plan is the
Tarboro mill, and the Henrietta mills,
the biggest plant In the state. employ
ing S000 operatives. will follow suit
Monday,(ard it is probable that the
Carolene mills under the same man
agement will shut down in few days.
The seven big mills in Spartanburg
county, South Carolina, shut down last
night. These are the Whitney, Spar
tan, Clifton. Glendale. Arkwright,
Lockhart and Pacolet. They consume
about 100000 bales of cotton annually
and employ 10000 operatives. The
mills have run two weeks on five days
time. but the present shut down is
complete for an indefinite period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

when confronted by one Of his wives
in court Saturday at Yonkers, N. Y.
JOAN J. Tremper of Newburg admitted
that he already had five wives and was
on his way to marry a sixth Miss
Mary f. Maine of New London. The
woman who Identified her husband in
court said he wooed her under the
rare of John S. Kester at Norwood,
n. Y.
The body Of Charles Mclean, or
Francis Schlatter the alleged Divine
healer, who died Thursday will he
kent within the jurisdiction of the
Adams county court at Hastings, Neb.
uniil MS affairs are legally settled A.
tark book shows a deposit of 5000 in O.
New York bank An envelope is held
~ the Bay State, Trust Company Of
Boston, which may contain money.
After sewing $1,000 in bills in the lin
ing o. his coat sleeves and hiding $4,000
more IN obscure places, in the Union
staten. according to the police, James
Maaaa, night agent of the American
EZprcss Co. at Peoria, ILL.,, called up
''le police headquarters at an early
hour Saturday and declared he had
been held up ut the point Of revolver
and robbed. In investigating the al
legged holdup policeman CHANGED 10
grasp Mahan by the arm, and the
cracking Of the bills in the sleeve
aroused his suspicion. Mahan, the po-
lies ailege, was accordingly searched
Later he confessed and leading the po-
lice from. place to place pointed out
where he had hidden the remainder oE
the money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

doWment of the college have increased
two-foid, while his papers and adj
dresses on educational subjects have
won him n foremost place among the
college presidents of the country A
series Of successful books in the de-
partmert of.'ethics and religion has not
only established his reputation as a
clear thinker and forceful writer, but
extended his influence across the wa
ter" His practical Ethics appeared
in 1892 Outlines of Social. Theology"
in 1893; Practical 1dealsm" in, 1897:
Gods Education of Man" in 1899;
Jesus Wav' in 1902; From Epicurus
to Christ" in 1901: "The College Man
and the College Woman" in 1866: and
abba Father" and Self Measure
INC Mt" in 1903. OF these Jesus Way.
has been translated into French ana
several others have passed through re-
pcatcd editions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The recipient of these honors was
bora at Winchendon, Mass, Sept. %,
1853, He was prepared for college at
Phillips Exeter Academy. graduated at
Harvard in 1879, studied at Union
Tho illogical Seminary 1S7a-1SS0 and
Andover Theological Seminary, 1880
1882 After a year Of postgraduate
work in philosophy 1T Andover and
Harvard. he was for two years pastor
of the Congregational church at PAT
teIson. N. J. In 1885 he was chosen
president of Bowdoin College, a posi-
ton which he has since occupied de-
spite repeated invitations to- larger in
situations. Under his administration
the students, the faculty and the en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
The Real Estate Market.

hamilton & Co. has purchased of
Mrs. Sara Carr of Augusta the house
and lot at No. sc Water street in this
city. The new owners will at once put
extensive repairs on the house and use
it as a tenement for one of their en-
ployes. This is the second piece of
property that the above mentioned firm
has bought and is now renovating
which will go far toward improving
the appearance of things on Water
street by the removal of dilapidated
structures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
PRES. HYDE HONORED.
Bowdon's President Made an IL. D.
BY Dartmouth College.

Brunswick, Me-, Oct. 23.-(SpeciaD.-
are congratulating President William
Dewitt Hyde and themselves ony hav-
ing such a president, since the news
just reached here that Dartmouth Col
lege has just conferred on him the hons
orary degree of Ii. D. President Hyde
had formerly received the degree of
d. d. from Bowdoin and from Har-
ward in 1886. and Of LII. d. from SYRIA
cuse University in 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
"PRoF." FRANK HILL
VII; Be Arraisned Today for Murder
OF Amelia St. Jean.

Tiverton, r. l., Oct. PA steady
dowrpour of rain all day caused the
abandonment of the search today for
the missing head of Amelia St Jean.
whose dismembered body was found
scattered along the Bulgermarsh road
two weeks ago.
Frank Hill. the "herb DOCTOR" who
is held in connection with the crime,
will be taken into court tomorrow in
Fall River for hearing, but the pros
ecution will ask for continuance, az
District Attorney Swift will be unable
TO ne present 1t is expected that the
case will be postponed until Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
At tho Coliseum.

The Tiney Davis Company will open
today at the Coliseum with a matinee
at $50 Matinee 10 cents. Evening at
$40. prices 10 and 90 cents. This show
carries good comedians. The attrac-
ton at the Coliseum for the three days
commencing Thursday will be the ever
popular Avery Strong Company with
Peter Murray and strong supporting
cast The plays to be presented in
clude The Minister'S Sweetheart
annie Laurie" Lena Rivers" and
~The Devil" Some good vaudeville
numbers will be presented between
acts. Prices 10, 20 and 30 cents; chill
dren 10 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
GARDINER H. s. 6; coNY II. 8. O.
Only Score in Saturdays Game Came
In Second Half.

Gardiner High and Cony High, her old
rival from UP river. fought it out tooth
and nail on Quimby field Saturday after
noon before a boisterous crowd of root
ers and Gardiner came out victorious by
touchdown and goal. In the first half
neither team advanced the ball beyond
the enemy's 3O-yard line and the contest
was very even. Gardiner was not to be
stopped in the second half, however. and
Cony was kept always on the defensive.
On vain did Capt. Smith urge his men to
mold; in vain Conys supporters cheered
Aher men separately and collectively.
Capt. Moore's men were out for that
game and nothing could stop them.
The touchdown came in this way: Cony
mad advanced the ball nearly to the center
OF the field by an onside kick. Grenier
FALLING on the ball. On the second play
aoiiowing Cummings fumbed and Eldridge
captured the ball. Gardiner rushed the
vail to the 50-yard line; then Moore tried
az onside kick. Eldridge recovered the
osil on Cony's a0-yard line and beat the
"aole Cony team to the goal line. 1t was
certainly classy work on his part. Gid
oeh was there with the goods and broke
up several plays all by his lonesome.
conys star was Grenier and this lad GER
sainly played gilt-edge football.
The game in detail:
Cony kicked off to Gardiner, Cobb run
mug the ball back to the 4O-yard line.
blanchard plowed through skin tackle for
Two yards: Lovely gained two more
through center; Moore punted to Morton.
VINO was downed on Cony's 45-yard line
STUART made yard through tackle; Lathe
''ade Two through right guard; Cony
puhted TO Cobb. who ran into 25O-pound
Sapt. Smith and took half minute time
OUT to recover. Eldridge shot through
SKIN tackle for six yards; Blanchard
made two more in the same wav. Moor.
punted and Glidden downed Morton on
the s0-yard line
urehier made 10 yards on trick NAV
a'euhd ieft end; Lathe bucked center for
W gam; on tackle back play Mother
" maze four yards; Morton punted off
'.ae and 1t was Gardeners ball. E,dr;dgs
paunged through skin tackle for 10 ,,ards.
enard gained yard; Lovely bucked
I c-s,ue KICK but Morton nabbed tho h.u
h'sh maze four, yards on a. tr;o,, ,,Io,,.
S,oart lost yard and then Com, 49,
We center for two yards: MOORE tr;oa ~
INSIDE Kick but Morton nabbed tho h.,,
s,ma made four yards on a trick NAV.
rssa, LOST yard and then Cow was
-, go tor being offside and punted n
Is g.. On the SS-yard line. Eldridre made
.,,.s seus' Lovely made one more. Cobb
forward pass but throw tho ho,,
a.. connor's head and the bail went to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Caffeine-in coffee
is a direct poison to
the nerve centres of
many highly organized
persons.
1t produces all sorts
of disorder, from
st o m a CHI troubles,
palpitation of the
heart, kindey affection,
ETC., up to more in
tricate nervous trou.
bIes, such as paralysis.
Inc way to keep
we'll is to leave off
coffee and use Postum,
which is a direct re-
builder of the nerve
centres.
"There's a Reason"
Sure and we'll de.
fined improvement in
health will follow this
course, as can easily
be proven by any
person W h o values
health enough to make
a trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Miss Gertrude S. Hamilton of this
city, in company with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Haskell and Daniel Has
kell of Augusta. went to New
Meadows Inn yesterday for dinner.
The party went by steam train in the
morning and returned by electrcs via
Lewiston in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

This fall has been time when much
fruit has been produced out of season.
Charles S. Sinclair has a quantity Of
ripe raspberries in his garden at No.
40 Greenville street. The fruit is as
well formed and as delicious to the
taste as, that which grew in season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
Miss, Emma A. Gilman.

Miss Emma A. Gilman died yester
day morning at the home of her BROTH
er. Milton Gilman. on Outer Central
street. Miss Gilman was GO years of
age. She had been an invalid for sew
eral years. The funeral will take place
at l o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
her brothers home. Rev. II. l.. Nichols
will ofticiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
The work of laying the granolithit

The work of laying the granolthic
sidewalk was completed Saturday,
when the workmen put on the finish
ing touches around the City hall. While
in all places where the cement has
been used the Improvement is greatly
admired. probably there is no place
where such work is any more appre-
ciated than around the City building,
where the old pavement was insight
ly and unsafe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

A special meeting of the Benevolent
Society will be held Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. W. c. john
son on Warren street. An urgent case
is on hand and an appeal is made for a
full attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Mrs. Maria Masciadri left on the
Pullman last Friday night for her far
away home in italy. A large crowd of
friends gathered at the train to give
her a pleasant sendoff and wish her
bon VOYAGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

frio ndship. One of the most beautiful
of these was very large broken harp,
the tribute Of his shopmates. Relatives,
fri, nds. and fraternities presented
n,Gn y other beautiful offerings of
flo; ors The members of the Masonic
fraternity escorted the remains to Ma
pie cemetery, where they performed
tn, a. impressive rites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Harry A. Morrell, who has been do
ing reportorial work on the Reporter
Journal, left Saturday for Worcester,
where he will join the staff of the Wor-
cester Telegram, where he was former
" employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Rev. G. J. Palmer, whOShas been assist
ing Rev. C. f. Jones of Randolph in the
special evening services at Chelsea, has
had to give up, owing to i'll health. and
will today return to his home. Rev. Mr.
Jones will continue the services the re-
mainder of this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The pastor and ladies OF the First
Universalist church rendered a re-
ception to the children of the Sunday
school last Saturday afternoon in the
church vestry. Despite the heavy rain
falling at the time a goodly number
We're present. Games We're played and
pleasant social hour was spent, after
which ice cream and cake We're served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

DR.. James D. Nutting. Jr., and John
M. Robinson, returned Saturday from
a 10-days hunting trip in the woods
of Maine in the region known as
Schools Bridge. Among other game,
DR.. Nntting had one fine deer to his
credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

A social of the c. E. Society of the
Free Baptist church will be held
Thursday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Littlefield, 70 Fountain
avenue. The officers and teachers of
the Sunday school will meet this even-
ing at the parsonage for a business
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Arthur r. Viner, cello player in the
Home Band, who underwent an opera
ton at the Augusta General hospital
three weeks ago, returned to Camp
Saturday. Mr.. Einer, although little
weak, is feeling fine and hopes to be
in normal condition soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

"Algy" Wingate has not been able to
have the gong to notify him of fire alarms
Installed in his house, although the funds
to pay for 1t were subscribed by friends.
1t is understood that further develop
ments in the case may be expected before
long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Dalton Staples Entertainment Co.. con-
sisting of Miss Annie d. Staples. read
or; Miss Florence a. Stewart vocal
soloist. Miss Marguerite Clark, violin
soloist: and Miss Annie Stone. pianist.
Thees ladies arc all very accomplished
in their parts and the entertainment
should be enjoyed by ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Regular meeting and drill of Co. A, list
Inf, N. G. g. NJ, this evening and all
members Of the company are requested
10 be present, as special business will
come up.