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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

At Z social held at the rooms of the
Shaw Business College Friday evening
a pleasant feature Of the occasion was
the presentation by Miss Elsie Kennis-
ton, on behalf of the students Of the
college, to Miss A. c. Stackpole, the
retiring teacher of stenography and
typewriting, Of a handsome signet ring,
the gift being made as token Of their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The last of the Twilight vcsper SER
vices given by the Unitarian church
during the winter months will be held
Sunday afternoon at 4.30. In COM
memoration of the Tooth anniversary
of the birth of Chopin the several or
gan selections will be taken from his
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The evangelistic services, which
have been conducted by Rev. George
Williams for the past three weeks at
the Friends chapel on Capitol street,
will close tomorrow. The series of
meetings has been an unusually inter-
esting and helpful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Mrs. Harry G. Leeman.

The many friends and relatives of
Mis-. Harry G. Leeman will be panied
"a learn Of her death which occurred,
Fen. 3D. after a short illness of typhoid
pneumonia. Mrs. Leeman, who was for
merly Miss Ida NJ. Stuart of Bangor is
survived by her husband and two chill
dren ana her father John A. Stuart,
ard two brothers, Walter f. and Har-
" p Stuart of Bangor. The deceased
was of lovable and kindly disposition
and Ter less will be sadly felt by those
Who knew her
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
sunday afternoon at the residence, No
70 Patterson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet Monday evening, March i at 122
State street instead of this Saturday
afternoon. This being the monthly
meeting when the bills are audited
full attendance of members is desired
and any one interested or wishing to
join in the work is cordially invited 10
he present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The Progressive Spiritualists Society.
will hold meetings in G. A. r. Hall,
Water street, Sunday, Feb. 2Sth, at
;. SO and 80 P. N. Mrs. Ida NJ. Pye of
Wakefield, Mass, the speaker and test
medium. Music by Prof Theme and
Mrs Dennis Public invited. feb27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Fires make people realize the value
of insurance and there is always con-
siderable new business written after
loss. If you are not sufficiently COW
cred the Charles E. Downing agency
would be glad to place an extra policy
for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The "SturgiS Law will be discussed
by President w. F. Berry at Green st.
Methodist church Sunday night. This
Will be a public rally in the interests
of tCmpcr0nce reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Augusta police officers have been re-
uueStud to be on the lookout for a
horse " hci was stolen from the Han
son almshouse at Brockton, Mass. on
Wednesday. Feb. "A, and which is des-
cribeu as follows: large rangy dark
bay !iorsc with four white feet, star in
forehead. foretop squared off over eyes,
points Of manc squared off, long hair
under jaw trimmed off; when stand
ing after driving rests near front
foot with toe on ground; hair
gone In spots on left side of face. Ex-
press harness minus collar. halter and
stable blanket taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

G. W. Searles Of the w. D. Hutchins
Co. has sold the j. ]. Druery property
at No. 6 Spruce street to f. II. Burns
of this city, who will occupy it as a
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs. L. Z. Stockman has severed her
connection with Lunt & Brann and is
prepared to do all kinds of embroidery
at her room, II Green street. Prices
reasonable. feb21dits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Hon. Seth NJ Carter of Auburn, who
had been in the city on matters of
business, left for home on train 81 yes
tcrday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

appreciation of her work in then =
half. Miss Stackpole feelingy 4.
sponded and was deeply moved y! ],
expression of good will manifesteu Z
the part of her pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Miss Alice NJ. Clark, 43 Grove street
-Hairdressing, shampooing, face, neck
and scalp massage, Marcel and natur-
al waving hair treatment. Tel. 241-2
dec30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Leroy Cross. the young son of MI
and Mrs. 3. NJ. Cross of the Bangor
road, who broke several ribs coasting
last Monday, is reported to be i'm
proving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

best be conserved. Wagenhals. q
kemper have gathered together an I'M
usually brilliant cast Already there
has been a large demand for seats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Victor LeClair was arraigned before
the municipal court Friday morning
on q charge of intoXication and was
given so days in Jail and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

That roast chicken dinner and thick
cream for coffee makes a great hit on
Sundays at the old, original price. F.
NJ HAYES Bridge street restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Sidney CoblenZer, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis Wednesday
at the Augusta City hospital, is re-
ported to be doing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Saturday, February 81, 1909.
LOCAL MATTERS

P. II. Flaherty of Portland was q
business visitor in the city Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The parish supper of the Congrega-
tional church will be held at $50 Fri
day evening, followed by business
meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

The members of the North Augusta
Grange will give dance at the GranSl
hall next Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

A gospel temperance meeting will be
held at PAS Sunday afternoon at the
rooms of the w. G.. T. U.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

Hen. +. NJ. Simpson of Bangor, who
had been in the city on brief business
trip, returned home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
READ THIS LETTER.

Enclosed please find coupons for soap and comb
with order for IS cents, which please send the
above articles.
Il used Newbro's Herpicde for two years
and think an article mcritorioUs should be We'll
advertised and widely used. for il is g boon to ~
womankind. giving you experience and II
YOU think likely be of interest, you are welcome
TO use it as you think best, for have derived such
great benefit from Herpicidc that Wou like others
70 it.
"When I began it's years my halr
was only inches long and thin the result OF
four years res dence India, the intense heat OF the
climate havn g ruined my hair. | tried everything
Send IN cents in stamps to The HERPiClDE COM
ONE DOLLAR BOTTLES GUARANTEED. At Drug s.
stitute. Applications at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27

in Europe and in America without benefit, untih |
tried Hcrpridc. delighted with its effect and my.
friends never tire of adnlirng my hair; it is long
soft and 4 silky a baby's hair not gray hair o
be seen. and my hair quite gray before used
Incompatible" remedy | do not think the
praises Of HcrpciGe be sung too loudly TOO
long. Several Of my friends using Herpicidc
the strength Of my recommendations
Richmond, Va. (Signed) MRS. s. A. LEE.
NOTE-lIcrp will not darken gray hair, and
do want anyone to spend money for Herpcidc
in the belief that it will. Herpcide will stop falling
hair but if the hair that falls is gray, the
growth will also be gray. In this particular the
above case is remarkable.
ANY Dept L. Oct rot. Mich, for sample and booklet
res When you call for Herpicde do not accept sub.
prominent Barber Shops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-27
Newbro's Herpicide
Miss Della kniQht
THE MOST GRATIFYING RESULTS

The pmt above,
found thin oequa ffE sdfe thu scp
An dona applicable ae h
a'NN" mn DELLA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
WASHINGTON COUNTY
VETERANS END REUNION

Montpelier Aug. 1s-The closing
session OF the leth annual meeting
Of the Washington County Veterans
associations was held TO-DAY at Dew
ey Park. Tho morning session was
given TO the reports and election Of
officers while IN the afternoon Elk
periences OF different soldiers were
related. followed by n general hand
She king. Many more were present
to-day than yesterday. The associa-
ton will meet he-e next year.
The officers elected were: Presi-
dent. Dr. f. j. Foster, Waterbury
Center: secretary. John r. Wilson,
Worcester; chaplain, George n. Hall,
Roxbury. A vice-president was elect
Cd from each town in the county as
follows: Barre. l., II. T1,urston; Barre
town. Mr.. Parkhust; Berlin, W. A.
Cooper: Calais, C. ~. Bumpus; Dux.
bury. J. X. Lewis; WaitsAeid. r. NJ.
Savage; Warren. J. r. Danay; Rox-
bury, George r. Hail: Middlesex. Ira
Johnson: Moretown, J. H. Palmer;
Northheid. H. p. Briggs; Plainneld
George Witcher: worcester, G. H.
Richardson; Woodbury., Henry Rick
ard; Hardwick. Albert Teachout; VOL
colt, c. O. Davidson; Fillmore, h. F.
Morse; stowe, s. II. NuttinG; Cabot
Lafayette Meyers; Montpelier. George
Kidder: Waterbury. william Woodland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
STATE OWNS FAIR GROUNDS.
Billings Family OF Woodstock Makes
Notable GIFT to Vermont.

White River Junction. Aug. c3.-When
the State fair commission throws open
the gates 70 the fair grounds ut White
River Junction for the annual event.
which takes place September q. 2. q and
"a, the people Of the state will enter up
on State property. or, In other owrds,
their property.
The commission has lust received from
the Billings family Of Woodstock deed
conveying to the State 81 Vermont the
fair grounds nj White River Junction.
The grounds contain 60 acres.
When questioned regarding the Billings
gift. ono OF the state fair commission
said:
while it is diff,cult always to estimate
the value Of such property. It Is safe 10
say that the grounds and buildings could
not he duplicated for Atty thousand dol
lars Not only is It a splendid thing FOR
n Vermont family to have 81 en- TO tho
people Of the State such a generous gift,
but II sets a great precedent for the
future and shows what cap be accom-
pl.shed IN little state like Vermont
when the mountain line Is forgotten and
scctionalism and selfirt.rest are cast
aside and the whole state pulls together
In the interest Of any state enterprise.
"There IS no Quesrloh nut tnat tne
public spirit which prompted the great
Eft II the billings family was largely
due 10 tho Interest taken IN the State
fair by the people Of Vermont and 10 the
fact that the undertaking was made pos
sibc because the people re whole. both
on the w~st side Of the State ms we'll as
on the east side. have taken n strong In
terest In the success Of the fair.
THE people OF Vermont in Sertember
will attend n fair held upon grounds
owned by them ard in which every rer-
son In tho State has "a much interest rs
every other person. This Is one reason
why all should attend and make It a
great State gathering"
FOUND LIQUOR IN A TRUNK
Montelier. Aug 22-Ten pint bottles
OF whiskey were seized by Deputies
Lawson. Harmon and Graves from an
Italian named Joe Cichetta in what
IL known as the "Dago shack" at
Waterbury last night upon search
warrant signed by States Attorney
Gates
Cichctta was arrested and brought
TO the county jail to await a hcarins
on the charge OF keeping. The Id
uor was found in trunk owned oy
Cichctta.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
MILLIONS LEFT
To ALMA MATER
Princeton University to Receiv.
Residue of Cornelius Guy
ler's Estate.
GOES TO WIDOW IN TRUST
BnniSer Was Killed in Auto Accident
md No Children Survive-Gifts Of
s225,Oc0 to Y. VI. G. A. Endow-
ncnt Fund and to His Sis
tcr-Was a Trustee.

New York, Aug. 1o-Pr.nca ton Uni
versity is the chief beneficiary under
the will II Cornelius G. Cuyler. prcsi-
dent Of the United States Mortgage and
Trust company and head Of tho stock
exchange firm Of Cuvler. Morgan &
CO.. who was killed on July 30 while
eutomohilng with his wife near Biar-
ritz. France The value Of tho estate
is several million dollars. While tho
only specific hequest 10 Princeton is
one Of 100000 tho university VIII
get the residue Of tho estate on tho
death Of Mrs. Cuvler. TO whom It IS
left in trust. The will was fled for
probate Yesterday.
Tho will was executed on March !,
1906, two DAYS before Mr.. Cuyler mar
ried Mrs. James Brown Lord widow
OF the architect and sister Of De Lam
cey Nicol. She IS described as Mary.
Townsend Lord. my Intended wife,"
Mr.. Cuyler provided that upon thu
death Of his wife or in case she did
not SURVIVE him the residue was TO bs
divided into many equal shares as
there were children ~ the marriage.
The children were to. have the income
Of each share for life and the prin-
ciDal then passed 20 their children.
Mr. Cuyler left no children.
IN MEMORY OF FATHER
Tho specific Request of 500. 900 70
Princeton Is 10 lie known as the
Theodore Cuyler found" In memory
" Mr. Cuyler's father. The will says:
II express the hope that in matters
relating to the administration OF said
~ q
confer with r,v executors and trustees
or survivors Of them from time to
time. they being in some respects more
fully advised Of my sentiments in that
connection than the authorities OF the
said university. but this expression
shall in no wise affect the absolute
character Of tho hcruest."
The testator left $500 70 the endow.
ment fund Of the Young Mems Christian
association and $500 10 his ssten
Eleanor DeCIraff Cuyler. "as & mark Of
affection, the maintenance and support
OF said sister IN comfort being already
assured and provided for through other
sources than this will" Both the ties.
tator and his sister received requests
from their uncle, Morris X, Jessup.
SOME MINOR REQUESTS.
Mary Dewitt Cuyler. Frances Lewis
Cuvler, Eleanor DeGran Cuyler and
Helen Scott Cuyler. all nieces. receive
$500 each las a mark Of affection"
Donald Cuyler Vaughan. the testator q
rnresake, inherits $1,000.
Thomas Dewitt Cuyler. Thomas Cum
ming Hall and Charles F. Matthewson
are named as executors and trustees
without bonds.
! Mr. Cuyler had made donations ia
Princeton before. He was a member OF
the class of 70 and as treasurer was
partly responsible for the $1,000 dormi-
, tory and Saint Gaudens's statute OF
! lpr. McCosh.
He also established scholarship In
memory % his father -He helped raise
the fund Of Sl0o,ooo to endow the chair
held by Dr. Henry Van Dyke. He was
a life trustee OF the university and for
FIVE years was president Of the New
York Graduates association.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
GENERAL BOOTH Is ILL.
septic Poisoning May Force Retlre
ment OF Salvation Army Head.

ment of Salvation Army Head.
london. Aug. 1a-General William
Booth, commander-in -chief and the father
made his last great tour among his
people IT IS announced that the aged
evangelist IL suffering from septic poison
Ing Of the eyes end that his condition Is
SO serious that he has abandoned his
crusade in the provinces and Is to re-
turn TO London at once. Physicians who
know the nature Of his disease fear that
he will never be able 10 take UP again
the active crusadins leadership Of the
army
General Booth IL eighty-two years old
IN the fail Of 1907 he went to America
at the end Of an international crusade
and was given such an ovation there as
WIS never accorded an evangelist before
Also he toured the Orient, visiting all tho
Salvation Army posts there. and even
touring india. where ne also held great
series OF re1vais.
Since his return "a England from that
voyage General Booth has been making
excursions into the British provinces,
against tho advice Of his physicians. who
have been hKhtin9 back the advance Of
the septic poisoning IN his eyes for more
than . year.
In the event Of the death Of General
Booth his son. Bramwell now chief OF
staff, will become commander in chief Of
| the salvation Army throughout tho
| world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
MIKALES ARRAIGNED
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

Montpelier. Aug. 1o.--James Mika-
les, who shot and killed Mrs G. G.
Mascot in Barre July 25 was brought
before Justice A. A. Sargent In Barre
city court this evening on the charge
Of murder 70 which he waived exam
ination and was bound over TO Wash
ington county court for trial Mt the
September term.
No bail was fixed and the man left
In the custody Of an officer as he has
constantly been since the date OF the
murder. States Attorney Gates pros
ecuted and will ask for an order from
Judge Il. J.. Waterman. presiding Judge
of the next term Of county court that
the man be sent 70 tho state Hospita II
at aterbury for observation as TO his
sanity. He will remain In Barre city
hospital until that order arrives
Mikales few DAYS ago underwent
an operation removing the remainder
Of the eye injured by tho bullet he
shot into his own head and there is
still danger OF blood poisoning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
GIRL KILLS A BOY IN
LARK" WITH REVOLVER

Hinghamton. " Y, Aug. 19-George
Savage. Is years old, was fatally shot
in an Ice cream parlor In Whitney
Point this afternoon by Blanche STRAIT
ton. l5-year-old girl. who claims
that the shooting was accidental.
During a lark the girl took re-
"olver and pointed it at Savage two
or three times and finally pulled the
trigger, and the boy fell to the floor
with bullet wound through the
lungs. from the effects Of which he
died few minutes later.
The examination OF Coroner Guy
shows that the revolver hammer had
been snapped on one Of the unex-
ploded cartridges in It MS though an
attempt had been made to IRE II be
fore or as though II had been snap
ped Mt least twice. The girl discla i'm s
any knowledge Of swapping the re-
volver at all and says she did not
suppose II was loaded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
Boston Broker with Wooden Leg
Unable to Control Vermont
Machine.
He WAS FATALLY INJURED
Accident Occurred at Spofford Lake
n. H., Where ). g. Ullery Had
when Left Alone said lie
Would Turn Around.

Brattleboro. Aug 2o-As the result
Of serious automobile accident a,
spofford Ipko. y. H., shortly at'L
four o'clock this afternoon, a. H.
Forbush. a Boston broker, lies uncon-
scious at the Brattleboro Memorial
hospita; with but slight chance for
recovery
Mr.. Forbush came TO Brattleborv
yesterday 10 inspect tho six-cylinder
Ford automobile owned by J. @. u
lery and which Mr. Ullery had advcr-
tised for sale. This morning they
started out TO test the machine. go
Ing to Chesterfield and Spofford Lake,
n. H.. about ten miles from here Oh
their return they stopped at the cot
tage OF Linn p. Taylor Of Drattle-
boro, where Mr.. t'llery left the engine
running at tho neutral and got out
to speak TO some ono ut Mr.. Taylors
cottage Mr.. Forbush, who claimed
70 be able to run the car. said that
he thought he would take n short run
up the road turn around and pick
up Mr.. t'llery on his way bnck.
Before Mr.. t-llery could utter protest,
Mr.. Forbush had started the auto and
eight miles IN hour. When he had pro-
ceeded for about 2h rods. the onlookers
saw the machine suddenly swerve and,
barely grazing n large pine tree. It tore
over tho eight-foot bank and, dropping
70 the beach rolled over into the lake.
As the machine went over II turned a
complete somersault and Mr. Forbush
was pinned under the car the back OF
f,1t t,oD &c ANty nv '
O'Connor Of Bratteboro who happened
10 be close 10 the scene OF the accident,
rushed 10 his assistance Several people
removed the machine from the PROSTATE
man and he was carried to Mr.. Taylor g
garage where the doctor worked over
him for two hours without restoring him
to consciousness He was badly bruised
| and although his neck was not broken II
| is feared that his brain and head were
| injured SO badly that he cannot live.
The ambulance was summoned from
! Brattleboro and nurse was sent with
, Il from the Brattleboro hospital. AL
| though alive he was unconscious at
late hour tonight and the hospital
authorities hold out !ittle hope .or
| his recovery.
While no explanation Of the acct
dent can he made. II Is believed 10
be due 10 the fact that Mr.. Forbush
had wooden leg and was not able
to control the machine. although he
had previously owned similar car.
Between ~ and so people saw the ac-
cident. many Of them being In boats
ont on the lake and these say that
he made no attempt to leap from the
machine and made no cutlery. Thu
automobile lies on its side in Spot
ford lake in badly damaged condition
Mr.. Forhush. who Is about 80 years
old. Is employed by WiEgn & FL
we'll. bankers and brokers Of SO State
street, Boston
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
ROAD COMMISSIONER BEATEN
Searsburgh Man Had Three Ribs and
His Head Broken and Sues for
e2,bO0 Damages.

Bennington, Aug. 19--After being
out Of Jail this afternoon long enough
to be admitted TO hail. Andrew Whit
comb Of Searsburgh was re-arrested
on civil suit brought against him
by Alexander Bishop. whom he Is
charged with assaulting. claiming
$4,000 damages for injuries.
Whitcomb has been in jail since the
last week In June, having been ar
rested In Readshoro while attempting
to escape into the state Of MassachM
setts. Bishop Is road commissioner
for the town OF Searsburgh and he
and Whtcomb Ind quarrel over
wages.
bishop, who Is 80 years OF age. re-
ceived three broken ribs and a frac-
ture Of the skull. Ho has Just re-
covered sufficiently from the effects
OF An operation for the latter injury
to be present A. tho hearing which
resulted in the holding Of Whitcomb
for the grand jury on q charge OF
assault with intent TO kill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-26
JOBBING TRADE EXPANDS.
Sales In Central Markets More Than
Any Previous = eek.

New York. Aug. 21-Rradstreet' state
OF trade tomorrow will say:
Jobhing trade and manufacturing in
dustry tend TO expand as the vacation
season wanes and harvest possibilities
grow into ccrtainties. Buyers excur-
sions again have been stimulus and
tohhing sales Of dry goods, millinery.
clothing. hardware and others are larger
than In any previous week
While collections show some improve
mont there Is still evidence OF backward
ness at many markets and n freer move
mrnt Of the crops Is apparently relied
upon TO help this movement, Currency
shipments to the country are charging
ana money certainly Is hrmer,
Perhaps tho most encouraging features
this week are the reports from the lead
Ing industries.
business failures for the week ending
with August 10 were 1873 against GIG last
week 236 In the like week Of 1905 1873 in
1907. lt5 in 1906 and l76 in 1925