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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
WOMAN DIVES IN LAKE
AND SAVES A LIFE

WATERFOWL, S. D., July 21.-
While every other woman on
the beach was screaming and
wringing her hands, Mrs. Ed
win Gore, of this city, dove off
the end of the steamboat pier
at Stony Point, on Lake KAN
peska, yesterday afternoon and
rescued little Thyllis Schackle,
who was drowning in deep
water. Encountered by her
skirts and the struggling child,
she nevertheless got safely to
land, where the little gorl was
soon revived. 1t was one Of the
most heroic rescues OF the sea-
son at the lake.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
MAN Is KILLED
AT ROAD CROSSING

Huron, s. D., July 20.-Last nights
passenger train from the west on the
Chicago & Northwestern struck Robert
Stewart near the Milwaukee crossing
at wolsey, resulting In Stewards in
slant death.
Nothing IL known OF Stewart except
that he was a farm hand In and about
Molsey for the past year. He was 80
NJ s5 years old. and is believed TO be
Jingle.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

Judge Strout, Of the Bucks county,
Penn, court, was placed in an embar-
passing position while presiding at a
gambling trial recently. In charging
the jury the Judge said: while many
apparently overlook the fact, under the
laws OF this state every anne played
flor a stake IL gambling, whether 1T is
progressive euchre, bridge whist, domi-
noes, checkers or dice, and Is a viola
ltion Of law, and the participants are,
liable to be indicted and compelled to
face the jury" Counsel for the defense,
producing a local newspaper containing
arousing a hearty laugh in which the
court Joined,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

The blue rays emitted by the mer-
pury vapor lamps have bactericial
properties which are being experiments
I'd with for the purpose OF making use
or them In the sterilization OF drink
png water. 1t has been demonstrated
that q lamp Of nine anperes and 1S5
volts, suspended in an ordinary cask
was very effective in purifying the
water. All bacteria, (including the
coll bacillus and Ebertfss bacillus)
within IL inches Of the lamp were
killed in two minutes. A long series
Of experiments proved conclusively that
one minute sufflces for complete ster-
nization In ordinary cases, n two
minutes when the water is very greatly
contaminated. either naturally or arti-
ideally. The water, however, must be
clear, in order that the rays may pass
Ehrough ii. The elevation Of tempera-
tures IL only q fraction OF a degree and
the water, after treatment, is harmless
70 plants and animals.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

The o on which Dickens died at
9adshil has just been presented to
the Dickens museum at Portsmouth.
He was at work on Edwin brood" on
b evening before his death, when he
came In fatigued and after a few words
% hts s~isterinlaw. Miss Hogarth, fell
to the floor, never to speak again. The
couch Is OF rosewood and covered with
green plush.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
CENTRAL ENGINEER MURDERED

Cairo, Ill. July 21.-Hays Crafty, an
Illinois Central engineer, was shot and
killed today while driving into Cairo
from the half way house. His slayer
escaped without being Identified. GRAFT
TVS family live at Mounds.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

California is to try acclimating the
Korean wild fig. The fig, growing on
q hardy vine, on trees, trellises and
hedgerows to a height OF 80 feet, bears
q delicious fruit. Some of the seed
has been sent to the department OF
agriculture, California state university.
The fg grows wild in Korea and has
nroyed OF great value there.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

An electric heater for thawing explo-
eives is used at the Roosevelt drainage
tunnel In Cripple Creek, Colo. 1t is in
successful operation. The cost of this
method of heating Is about 10 cents for
"a hours, and is said to be far more
economical than Goa
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

This refined cruelty Is attributed to
q French gentleman who had finished
his holiday In England and had just
paid a very large hotel bill. He was
indignant, but his native courtesy was
unimpaired. Send re proprietaire to
me-" he said to the waiter, and pres
emily the host entered. "Ah, let me en-
brace you'll" the Frenchman cried. But
why do you want to embrace me, sir7
don't understand" "Ah, saire, but
look at zee beell" Your bill Yes,
but what of it2' '"Vot Of It? Wy, It
means zat / shall nevaire. nevarie see
you again, saire."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

AS Alexandra Dumas had dined with
q state minister somebody asked him
II he had enjoyed himself. He replied:
IF II had not been for me 1, would
have been bored" Dumas was In the,
habit Of giving 2 francs Gao cents) to q,
beggar whenever he met him. Once he
had only 10 centimes e cents). which
he gave. "Oh, M. Dumas!" exclaimed
he beggar, reprovingly. give them
20 a beggar," Dumas replied.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

Seven miles of little known country
In North Anglesey were opened up re-
gently by the London g. Northwestern
railway, the first train travelling from
Holland Arms station to Red Wharf
bay. The stations on the new line are
~ GENT, Rhyd-y-S Saint, Pembraeth and
Handkerchief. The country traversed
IL undulating, and the coast has a sue
cession of beautiful sandy bays. The
Menai straits and q background Of the
purple Grampian hills are features OF
the scenery
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

M. Marcel Provost las been elected
10 the Academic Franchise In success
sion 10 Victorien Sardou. There were
four ballots. at each Of which M. Pre-
vost secured the largest number OF
votes.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

There are now four permanent ice
Kinks in Europe-in London. Paris,
Munich and Berlin. In the Berlin rink
over n thousand persons can skate
at one time without crowding.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

The readiness with which low forms
OF life accommodate themselves to al
tered environment, shows that they are
capable OF being trained or educated
to a certain extent. Stahl has shown
that q certain plasmodium fees when
sprinkled with salt. but IL the salt be
added to the medium gradually the or
ganisTn accommodates itself to the new
medium. Purposeful action Is mani
Tested by plans as well as by animals,
and by both unicellular multicellular.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

One Of the most remarkable of the
exhibits at a recent Conversations Of
the Royal Society at London was the
microscopic section Of the aorta Of an
ancient Egyptian king, shown by Mr.
Ehattock. This king known as
Menaphtah, has been regarded as the
Pharaoh of he oppression. His num-
my was found in q tomb at Thebes In
1898 and unwrapped in 1907. The kings
name was written on the linen wrap-
pings. The microscopic section shows
that this Pharaoh was suffering from
genile Qualification Of the veins.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

The native community OF Canton has
proposed TO organize a volunteer fire
brigade, n HI submitted a set OF
provaJ,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
EXTEND THE TIME FOR
BRIDGE OVER MISSOURI

washington, July 21.-A bill as
passed the House extending the time
In which the Minnesota, Dakota and
Pacific railroad may build it's bridge
across the Missouri river until May IA,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
o 4 EARTH SHOCKS.

Athens. July 2l.-Further earth shocks
were felt today at AnaIaiva and the
neighboring region. but no casualties
were reported.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22

In 1875 the average life OF a Ber-
liner was only 20 years. Today II is
SO years. thanks TO sanitary improve
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
'ac. #. Kreycik, County Auditor.
Egbert Hornstra, Chairman.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present full board of county commits
sioners. county auditor and sheriff. On
motion board OF county commissioners
adjourned to meet as board OF equali-
ration. Board spent the forenoon COM
pairing the assessments OF the different
cities. On motion board adjourned UNI
TIL 1880 o'clock p. m.
Attest.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
Vac. r. Kreycik, County Auditor.
Egbert Hornstra, Chairman.
AFTERNOON SROSTON


Board OF equalization met pursuant
to adjournment. Present full board,
county auditor and sheriff. Board pro-
ceeded to compare the assessment Of
the Gives and towns. On motion board
adjourned as board OF equalization and
met as board OF county commissioners
to check up with the county treas
urer for the quarter ending June 30,
1909.
Attest.
Vac. F. Kreycik. County Auditor,
Egbert Hornstra, Chairman.
FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1908.
Board OF county commissioners met
pursuant to adjournment. Present full
board, county auditor and sheriff.
Board proceeded to check up with the
treasurer for the quarter ending June
80, 1909, and found the following:
Balance on hand, April ], 1906. rs SO, 119. o.
Collections for April, May and
June, 1909 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 13, 409 "a
-------
sos, 528. 80,
Disbursements for April, May and
June, 1903 ...,......."........... AZ. 296 ,s5,
@ --v--
s. 6, 232, IS.
Less bills receivable. .............. q, &c., 81
# .H... ...H.. #HWMH h4tMN .H.NHE -----
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-07-22
PROCEEDINGS BOARD or
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tyndall. s. d., July 6, 1909 Board of
county commissioners met pursuant to
statute. Present, Egbert Hornstra,
Vac #. Kreycik county auditor, and
G. J. Kelley, sheriff. The minutes OF
the quarter ending June 80, 1909, were
cad and on motion approved as read.
On motion board adjourned until 1
o'clock d. m.
Attest:
Vac. II. Kreycik, County Auditor.
Egbert Hornstra, Chairman.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present full board OF county commits
sioners. county auditor and sheriff. On
motion following assessor bills allowed:
Christopher Helms, assessor. .$166 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Colby Notes.

At a special meeting of the Wood
fords Congregational church, unan-
imous call was extended to William r.
Tutihil, pastor of the Leominister
Congregational church. Leominister,
Mass, to the pastorate left vacant by
Lewis E. Buell., ID. D. Mr.. Tutihill
graduated from Colby in the Glass Of
1894, and three years later from Hart
ford Theological Seminary.
The following officers were elected by
the Freshman class Wednesday morn
ing: Vice Pres, Edwin Soule; secre-
tary, Elmer Bowker; treasurer, Harold
Welch. The executive committee is to
be appointed later. Numerals were
awarded to those who won a place in
the Sophomore track meet
held IN the fall and also to those who
made the Freshman baseball team.
A Masquerade social will be given
Friday night in the gymnasium by the
Y. M. c. A. of the college, the College
Orchestra furnishing the music. Prizes
will be offered to the lady and gentle
man wearing the best costume. con-
ISOLATION will also be awarded to those
wearing the poorest. The committee
on arrangements consists of Horace
Pullen, Ray Carter and James Perry.
Rex w. Dodge, '0s, called at the
Delta Kappa Epsilon House yesterday.
Jerome F. Fogwell supplied in the
EPISCOPAL church of Dexter and Exeter
Sunday.
The first rehearsal of the play Zone
of the Eight" was held Wednesday af-
ternoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
MADISON.

Edward Smith, aged p, brakeman
on the Somerset Railway had a narrow
escape from death Wednesday morn
ing. Mr.. Smith was working on the
shifting train at the Hollingsworth &
Whitney Co.'S. works and had signalled
for the cars to be backed together. The
force of the impact caused the brake
man to loose his footing and he was
caught between the running boards of
the two cars. The injured man was
taken to his boarding place and DR..
Kennison quickly summoned. He
found that the injuries were slight.
consisting. of bruises about the back
and abdomen, but no bones were brok-
en- nor any signs of internal injuries.
An alarm of fire was rung in at
Il. 80 "Wednesday from Box 5 in Arson
for a blaze at the residence OF E. E.
Nichols. The fire caught from CHM
ney burning out but was quickly ex-
tinguished by the chemicals. The
do maya wac sliphtss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
installation and Banquet.

Kennebec Lodge. No. 5, f. and A. NJ,
held it's annual installation exercises
last night. K. w. John M. Prescott.
D. d. G. NJ, of Monmouth was present
and went through the work of installing
the officers in a most graceful manner
The following are the men elected to
fill the chairs for the ensuing year:
w. M-George S. Trask.
s. W.--George r. Dale.
j. W.-George E. Dickson
Sec-F. A. Tenney.
Treas-Nathan l.. Niles.
S. D.--F Fl, Fuller.
j. D.-Melvin II. Simmons.
s. S.-Ckarles F.. Farrar.
j. S.-Loyd o. Powers.
Tyler-H. r. Gatchcl.
Chaplain-J. F.. Lunt.
Organist-C. f. Brann.
At the close of the work of the even
ing a splendidly gotten up lobster
luncheon was served by Caterer ]. E. +.
burlington of the Granite City cafe. A
large crowd enjoyed the feast but there
was plenty and some to spare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
HEATH RELIEF CORPS
Holds Annual Standardization to
Past State President Stephenson.

Over so members of Heath Relief
Corps were present at the regular meet
ing Tuesday evening and at the recep-
ton given Mrs. Stephenson, the past
State president. Light refreshments
were served and the Corps presented
Mrs. Stephenson with a bouquet of
pinks. The nomination and election of
officers for next year were held and
resulted as follows:
President-Mrs. George Hathaway.
Vice President-Mrs. j. Glazier.
Secretary-Miss Flora Danforth.
Treasurer-Mrs. Newall Reed.
Chaplain-Mrs. Henry Bates.
Conductress-Mrs. John Young.
GUARDIANS. Greenleaf.
Pianist-Mrs. Hunt
Property Committee-Mrs. FRANK
NickerSOn.
Delegates-Miss Myrtle Barker, MISS
Moore Mrs. Georgia Dale, Mrs. Henry
Bates.
Alternates-Mrs. Greenlaw, Mrs. En-
ma Reed, Mrs. Wing. Mrs. Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
ravel more of pleasure than a num-

a
travel more of a pleasure than a pun
ishment for,its patrons The Dummy
at the beginning of his service was
rather primitive affair. The engine,
passenger car and baggage car were
all combined into one. The engine was
located in one end of the car and pow
er was transmitted to the axles by an
endless chain arrangement. The seats
ran lengthwise of the car, which would
accommodate 40 people. Half an hour
was required for the trip to Gardiner.
This train" was finally burned in the
station and was replaced by second
one, which finally, with the growth Of
travel and the increasing demands up
on it in turn gave way to locomotive
and passenger coach. Later a combina-
ton baggage car and smoker and a day
coach were decided on as the proper
makeup Of the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs. c. NJ. Curtis of Auburn is the
guest of Mrs. Elwood A.. Bailey.
c. I. Bailey and Fl. e. Wadsworth are
on a trip to New York this week.
There was no school in the grammar
room Monday and Tuesday on account
of the illness of the teacher, Mrs. Cover.
The sale at the Reading room Tuesday
p. NJ. and evening, proved very success
full. Many dainty and useful articles, ice
cream and candy, were sold.
The c. f. prayer meeting will be led by
the pastor, Arthur Jones Thursday eve
ming, subject, 1.-THE Battle of the Sum-"
which will be illustrated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Carnival Commit
tee In Session.

A meeting of the general committee
in charge of the Merchants Carnival
to be held in this city, Dec. 15-17 inclu-
sive, at the time the new electric
bridge is opened for traffic into the
city, was held at the city building
Wednesday evening and the final plans
regarding the celebration We're made.
All matters pertaining to the celebra-
ton were discussed and everything is
going on smoothly. The matter of dec
grafton, and advertising We're mostly
considered and the several committees
We're given instructions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
PEPPERED WITH SHOT.
Montville Boy Shot While Party Is
Hunting Rabbits on Sunday.

Montville, Me-, Dec. S.-Frank Oxton
was accidentally shot Sunday at Gen.
ter Montville while rabbit hunting with
party of other boys. They were. in
Lowell Choat's woodlot when Frank
Oxton fired at rabbit. Arthur Fuller
Immediately fired at the same rabbit
from another direction. One shot struck
Frank just below the left eye, one shot
went through his hand and II shots
struck him on his legs. same passing
Through. Harold Nehuren took him
home and telephoned to DR.. Ramsay.
who removed the shot and dressed his
wounds. He is comfortable but Is Qait0
lame, At the tina q - al - n6I51 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Advertised Letters.

Letters are advertised in the Gardi-
rer postoiiice for the week ending
Dec. 4 for the following:
Ladies-Mrs. B. Brown, Mrs. Margar-
ct Penney, Miss Anne H. Richards, Mrs
Anne Richards, Miss Frances Roundy'
Miss NJ. Small, Mrs. Mary A. Smith,
Miss Euretta E. Ward.
Gents-Mr. Churchill, Jas. E. Dale,
A. Drummer, Frederick Emery, Thos'
Kathing, +. G. Lawrence, Eugene
Moore. Joseph NORM. c. B. Parker, AL
bert Pepper, Mr.. Francis Ashburne1
Richards, Fred Rhodes, Vernon H
Smith. ]. E. Swasson, Kicker Machin-
cry Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
SECOND ANNUAL BALL
Given by Modern Woodmen Is Enjoyed
BY Large Party.

The second annual ball, under the
auspices of Waterville Camp, No. S465
Modern Woodmen of America, was held
Wednesday evening at the Elk's hall
and large number of dancers enjoyed
the evening. The floor was under the
direction of Leslie d. Williams, assist
ed by Harold Labrack, Paul Lachance
and Guy Bessey. The committee In
charge was Philip Labrack, Frank
Topper, Irving Thomas, Hiram Ray
and Joseph c. Colby. Music was fur
nished by the Leahy Sisters Orchestra
and refreshments were served by Cater
er E. J.. Simpson at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
FAIRFIELD.
Goodwill Rsbekah Lodge
Will Elect Officers Tonight.
Very Pleasing Recital Last
Evening al UniveTsaHst Church.
Benton Grange Works Third and
Fourth on Three Candidates.

Mrs. Wallace E. Rackliff of Newport
was the guest Tuesday night Of Mrs.
Abbie ]. Ladd.
S. w. Price, who has been living in
Benton, has moved to Waterville.
George Brown, who has been i'll for
several days. has resumed his work as
motorman on the Fairfield & Shawmnt
car.
Grade TX will give a special Friday
evening in the assembly hall of the Law
renee High school. The proceeds will be
used toward purchasing a dictionary for
the school. d"
Mrs Chester Furber, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis Tuesday. IS
resting as comfortably as can be expect
ed Mrs. Furber was taken Ill last Sun
day, but her condition was not considered
serious until Tuesday, when 1t was found
that she was suffering from appendicitis.
The operation was performed by Drs
Cragin and Thayer of Waterville. assist
ed by DR.. Downs Of this town.
Mrs. A. B. Gaylord Of Oakland, who
has been visiting friends and relatives
here for few days, returned home
Wednesday.
The regular meeting of Good viii Re-
bekah Lodge, No. o. will take place this
evening The officers for the ensuing
year will be nominated. After the bust
ness of the evening has been transacted
there will be candy pull.
Mrs. Frank Brown Of East Dixfield,
who has been visiting Mrs. G. L. Wyman,
returned home Tuesday.
The Guild of the Methodist Society serv-
ed fine supper at the church Wednes-
day evening. There was large attend
ance A doll sale was also held, and
candy was on sale. Miss Flossie Clark
and Mrs. Reginald Clement had charge of
the doll counter and Mrs. Clara Hatch
Jewell had charge Of the candy table.
Mrs. Eugene Clark had charge Of the
supper.
Robert Foster, who recently underwent
an operation at the Augusta General hos
pital, is reported as getting along we'll
and will be able to return to his home
here in a few days.
Mrs. F. Fl. Neal. Mrs. w. s. Simpson
and Mrs. F. A. Knowlton will 90 to Bel
fast today to attend the Military ball and
Whist party this evening.
The recital given at the Universalist
church Wednesday evening under the aus
pices Of the Ladies' Circle was much en-
joyed by good sized audience. The Sc
lection which related to the meeting OF
the Sewing Circle was greatly enjoyed and
created much laughter. The speaker,
jeanette Jewett Kellogg, was well re-
ceived.
Benton Grange at special meeting
Wednesday evening worked the Third and
Fourth degrees on three candidates A
Harvest supper was served after the
work and fine time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
ANNUAL FAIR AND DINNER
Given by Congregational Society
Wednesday-A Great Success.

The Congregational Society held its
annual fair and dinner Wednesday at
the church parlors on Temple street
and it was great success. The fair
opened at 10 a. NJ. with a rush. At noon
an excellent Turkey dinner was served
to about $50 guests. The dinner was in
charge of Mrs. F. E. Drake, Mrs. A. S.
Hall. Mrs. c. "A. kennison. Mrs. A. o.
Libby, Mrs. Samuel Hord, and Mrs.
Walter Calden. The patronesses were
Mrs. c. +. Stimson, Mrs. c. r. White,
Mrs. f. C. Thayer, Mrs. C. F. Terry,
Mrs. J. Fl Welch, Mrs. F. M. Wheeler,
Mrs. Arthur Terry. Mrs. J. w. MARI,
Mrs. e. W. Heath, Mrs. w, A, Hager,
Mrs H~W. Pollard and Mrs. H. D.
Bates.
The sale tables were arranged in a
neat manner ard a considerable amount
Of business was done before evening.
The tables were in charge of, food and
delicacies, Mrs. w. J. Lanigan and
Mrs. Il. w. Rollins; fancy aprons Mrs.
S. H. York and Mrs. Hattie Page; en-
broidered neckwear. Miss Hattie Mer-
rill and Miss Bertha Kennison; fancy
articles, Mrs. NJ. w Bessey and Mrs.
Harry Haskell; kitchen aprons, Mrs.
Charles Hutchinson and Mrs. l.. b.
Young; candy table. Mrs. r. w. Han
son, Mrs. c. e. Durham and Mrs. Har-
ole Hayden; ice cream. Mrs. o. A.
Meader, Mrs. Vaughn Mayo and Mrs.
w. w. Mcdonald; coffee. Mrs. B. 3.
Wilson and Mrs. Robert Stobie: Red
Cross stamps, Mrs. Lawrence general
committee, Mrs. L. H. Sopera Mrs. J.
A. Dayison and Mrs, W.iR Campbell;
decorative committee, Mrs. J. E. Chal-
,rders, Miss Alice Hayden, Mrs. jDayil
staples, Karl Kenn;son. James Reed,
Henry Kidder and DoaIa Eaton; ad-
.,artssinc Mrs w r J&f;nnison. T.. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The ladies' if the Methodist Improve
ment Society were hard at work yester-
day afternoon and last night at City
hall arranging for their Christmas sale
and bazaar which is to be held this af-
ternoon and evening. The booths are
conveniently arranged and handsomely
decorated. The entire center OF the
hall is left vacant for fancy drills and
other exercises which will take place
in the evening. Every effort is being
made to make the affair a very pleas
ant one.