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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

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dyes and preserved with salycilfc acid
Is especially bad for babies. lie be-
leved that approximately 100 babies
are killed a year by impure milk.
Inc issue of divorces was also taken
up. over 1890 people were divorced by
oar courts last year. Lax laws, indul-
gent judges and over willing LAWYERS
are responsible in different degrees for
TINS dIsgraceful record. Manual train
ing. which fits girls to be good house
keepers and prepares boys for occu-
patton and trades will reduce the di-
"ofce evil somewhat. Last week he
saw about 25 girls cooking in Rock
iahd school class and 20 boys working
at as many carpenter benches.
In taking up the issue of intemper-
ance Mr.. Rringle made the statement
that this generation has higher
standard than OF 50 years age and
drunkenness is now disgraceful and
total abstinence is opposed socially
ana forced industrially- Several large
railroad companies in the United
states will not employ trainmen who
use liquor either on or off duty The
liquor canteen has been abolished in
the army, grog is no longer distributed
in the navy and liquor selling is pro-
hihited in the Capitol restaurants in
Washington. 1t is his belief that the
time will come when public sentiment
will be so strengthened by medical
science and business precepts and so
we'll supported by national legislation
that the beverage liquor traffic will be
greatly restricted and it's representa-
tive institution, the licensed saloon,
will disappear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
Mrs IT, A. Trott, who has been fcurt|

Mrs II. a. Trott. who has been fourth
vice president of the Epworth League Of
the Highland Avenue Methodist church
is to move to Granite Hill, and at the
close of the prayer meeting at the church
last evening Rev. ]. r. Clifford pre-
scented Mrs. Trott with a set of one-hd1f
dozen Havland China cups ard saucers
and a beautiful vase as an expression
of esteem from the members of the
league. Mrs. Trott feelingly responded
in accepting the gifts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
Advertised Letters.

Letters for the following are aover-
tisei at Gardiner for the week ehuiiis
April %:
Women.Carlton, Mrs. Massie
Douglass, Mrs. H. A: Haniey. MIS-
John: Hicks. Miss Cora: johnson, mrs
Manic: Mooers. Mrs. Alfred H.
simpson, Mrs. Sadie: Tate. Miss Jes'
sic C.: Vernon, Mrs. Alice; Wand. Mrs
William.
Men-Ellis. G. E. Grant. Wliilaiii
Fitzpatrick. Fred: Mclean. Sacahis
Olpaner, Emil: Sisk, John; smith, Geo
E. "Newmarket House: Taylor, Joel
Weeks, NJ. D.. John E.; Williams, I. "A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
DowIino-F Fowler.

The marriage of George Ihoinas
DouI;nr and Miss Grace May Fowler
both of Randolph, took place at
o'clock Wednesday morning at 81 90
seph's church. Rev. FIR. Rearuo,' pei
formed the ceremony and ceieoIa'eo
the nuptial mass. Miss Thresa 10"
ling was maid of honor and lho'has
Bowling was best man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

From every indication there is a
promise for a large house to witness
valley Farm" at Wilson han this
evening, to be given by the graduating
class of the Hallowell High school.
The young people deserve credit for
the great amount of energy they are
putting into the play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Rev. II. L. Nichols, pastor Of the
Methodist church. has been on the sick
list since his return from conference.
He occupied his pulpit Sunday, though
suffering and since then he has had Sc
we're attacks of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Members of the Young Peoples So
cities from three churches in the city
met at tie First Baptist church last eve
ming and listened to n helpful talk on
Christian Fndeavor work delivered by
Miss Margaret Koch. State secretary OF
the Y =. S. c. T..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The dance held in Library hal last
evening by the High school students
was well attended and Il pleasant even
ing was passed. The dance was held
for the benefit Of the Senior class and
also the baseball team. Carleton's Or
cEcstra furnished music for an order of
L. dances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Miss Flora Danfurth will read at the
reception to be given Friday afternoon
by the Ladies' Aid IF the Highland Ave-
nue. Methodist church to the Ladies' Aid
of III" Green Street Methodist church of
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Word has been received from Miss
Lottie NJ. Johnson OF this city stating
that she arrived April 16 in Naples.
italy. She writes that the passage over
was q most pleasant one and she is
enjoying all the delights that European
travel Offers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

\ word to the one who wants "a
share in that linen finish paper that
went 50 quickly. c. III. Beane has a
new lot and this week only. the same
60 sheets and 20 envelopes, in neat box,
for only lie, don't delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Miss Maude Merrill of Boston, who
came last week for a short visit to her
sister. Mrs. w. Z. Overlook. Greenville
street. was taken ill Monday and yes
terday forenoon was taken to the Au-
gusta General hospital. where she was
operated upon in the afternoon for ap-
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along rapidly and without any very
great difficulty are finding the people
ready for their coming and willing to
answer the questions without grum-
bling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
NOTICE.

Tile annual meeting of the CASCADE
Savings Bank Corporation of Oakland,
Maine, will be held at their banking
rooms on Monday. May End, 1910. at
o'clock r. NJ. for the election of Trustees
and the transaction of any other legal
.~.os.s NJ. A. HARRIS. Treasurer.
Oakland Maine April y 1910. S4S
apr7-14-21-2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Mrs. James Church returned last
evening from Calais. where she visited
relatives and attended the East Maine
Methodist Conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

A regular meeting of the American
Benefit Society will be held this evening
in Forcsters' hall. All members are re-
Gucetcd 10 be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

II. } X. rC wksbury of Auburn. for
mcr!y the Gardiner correspondent OF the
Kenn"bcc Journal, was in the city last
evening calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptis
church will meet this afternoon will
Mrs. Adde Berry, 20 Harrison avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Hiram Abrams Of Portland and llar-
ny Russell of Bangor were guests of
Manager H. \. Chcnuwcth of the john
son Opera house Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The epidemic of measles has become
pretty general. but confined to the
younger children. None are danger
ouSly i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

john B. Hubbard National Relief
Corps will hold its regular meeting
this evening. A full attendance is re-
QueSted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Mrs. Fl. A. Fleming of washington
avenue is visiting her daughter. Mrs
II. p. Oliver in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

pendicitis. The operation was success
full and the patient was reported as
resting comfortably as could be ex-
pected last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Lester P. Foster has moved to Hal
lowell. where he has taken the posi-
ton as engineer at the quarry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

j. w. Emery of the Lake House. Man
chester was a visitor in the city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
SOUTH GARDINER.

Miss Narecn Gorton was at home
over Sunday from Canton, visiting her
mother, Mrs. Thomas Gorton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Rev. Norris C. Dickey will preach at
the Universalist church again next
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Coburn baseball team had an easy
time with Foxcroft Academy Wednesday
afternoon on the Colby field and defeated
them by score Of 8 to 1. 1t was a much
one-sided and uninteresting contest save
for the timely hitting Of the home team.
In the first inning Coburn landed on
Fowles, the Foxcroft twirler. and. coupled
with several bad errors. scored Ave runs.
Coburn scored again In the fourth, Sixth
and eighth Innings. The Foxcrpft team
was only able to get one man xcfoss tho
plate and the score was made in the sec.
ond inning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Rev. Edward B. Henry of Oquossoc
was guest of Rev. p. III. Reardon
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

F. S. Neal of Auburn was business
visitor in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Mrs. Melvin Spencer, assisted by
Mrs. Lulu Mcsher of Manchester, Mrs.
May Grimes of Hallowell and Mrs. O.
r. Sampson of this place. gave a de-
lightful party from to q o'clock Sat
urday afternoon to several little
friends in honor OF the 10th birthday
of Miss Lelas Mosher The birthday
anniversary did not really occur until
Tuesday, April 26, but on account of
school the festivities were held org the
previous Saturday. Lelas was thee re-
clpient of many pretty gifts. among
them beautiful gold ring with a car
bunclc setting. With various games
and music merry afternoon was
passed and refreshments of ice cream.
cake and fancy crackers were much
enjoyed. Those present were Marion
Grimes. F,moccne Walker and Chris
tine Grimes from I.oudon Hill, Halo
well. and Vivian Totman. Arleen Lar
rabee, Julia Mclaughlin. Marian Tot
man, Florence Hudson, Martha Nc
Clure. Agnes Totman and Charlotte
Mcclure If South Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Elmer Wing left Wednesday for Au-
burn. where he will be employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The ladies of the u. Q. G.. c. Sewing
Circle will have a Cooked Food ana
Apron sale May in the PaySon store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The Kings Daughters served anoth-
err of their excellent suppers at the
Congregational church vestry Tuesday
evening. This supper was served by
the defeated Red side of the recent
Rubber contest, the committee in
charge comprising the following ladies:
Mrs. L. M. Beedle, Mrs. Elmer Cum
mings. Mrs. Norris Potter. Mrs. Harry
Mclaughlin. Mrs. Dan ThurloW. Mrs.
George Cottrell. The next meeting of
the Circle. May 8, will be the annual
election of officers and banquet and it
is hoped all members may be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
HALLOWELl.
Census EnumeratorS Are
Rapidly Doing Their Work.
Large House Is Promised wal,
ley Farm This Evening.
Another Appendicitis case''-Items
OF a Personal Nature.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Gatchell are
at the I;atchell cottage at FAIRS cove,
Lake Cobbosseecontees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Hon. G. A. Knight was in Waterville
Wednesday on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

Stolen bases-Waterville a. Gardiner z.
Struck ott-By LaFleur 9, by Moore g.
Hit by pitched ba11-Labreck. Passed ball
-Eldridge 2. Base on -balls-Off LaF'leur
l. off Moore 4. Sacrifice hits--Clark, Nc
Mahon, Glidden. Umpires, Gregory and
Boobar. Time, LIS. Attendance, 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

The census enumerators are moving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28

hndoutif you have KID.
ney or bladder trouble.
When writingmention
reading this generous
offer III this paper and
send your address to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-28
Do You Get Up
With a Lame Baek7

Almost everyone.kno Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney. liver aud
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Putnam patriot., 1910-03-25
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NE sAL5Esn N FINE sAx IL sFYtK the ladies wanted ! ptecs ot bread Iherr was uone aeaT her. and the nlt~ is dsssaiinvd stewards s.sssaea te tse quite biina ta her nesx She tarnrd her head aul slseke s.Afiis la the szlaH at her elbow
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11
Sc S. n,ned cladstnn.

The story is told that at Hawar.
den one morning little Dorothy
Drew refused to get up. When all
other means had failed to coax her
ont Of bed Mr.. Gladstone Va,
"Why won't you get up, nv
child:' he asked.
"Why, grandfather. didn't Won
tell me to do what the Bible saws -
asked Dorothy.
"les, certainly"
well, it disapproves Of early ris-
ing SAYS it's waste Of time"
Mr.. Gladstone knew his Bible bet
ter than most men, but he was not
equal to Dorothy. For once in his
hfe be was nonplused.
You listen, them" went on
Dorothy in reply to his exclamation
Of astonishment, and, turning up
her bible, she read the second verse
of the One Hundred and Twenty
seventh Psalm, laying great empha- I
rs on the first words. 1T is vain for
'ou to rise up early"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11

When Crewe Hall was burning the
late Lord Crewe, father of the pres-
ent earl, displayed humorous
equanlmity which st. James Bud-
get deems worthy of preservation in
print.
When the historic mansion. with
ITS works Of art, rare manuscripts
armor and other treasures. was
blazing away Lord Crewe ordered a
footman TO place a table on the
lawn and bring him an inkstand and
some telegraph forms. He then sat
down and composedly wrote this
telegram to Street, the Royal acad-
Dear Street-Crewe is burning.
Come and build it up again"
TO his sister he sent another mes.
age BY wire:
you always used to say this was
cold house. You wouldn't saw 50
I YOU could see it now"
Are all your boys making money!
NO; only three. Two were shot bv
nc baron while he was hunting. and
ne was run over by an automobile.
hey all received pensions. but nv
her boy Is good fo- nothIng."-Fne
ende Batter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11
He Would Get Over.

III he's as good as he looks" said
Lord Archie. hell do"
"Thry him, yer honor. thrv him. I,
said Delaney confidently sT've q
grand field and plenty O. Jumps"
The colt was saddled. and Lord
Archie mounted. lie first ralloped
around the field. about twenty acres
In extent, and then took him over a
couple Of hurdles, a wide turf fence
and finally stone wall quite five
feet high. King Brian jumped Ike
a stag, he could 70 a good pace, and
his mouth was perfection.
How about water?" asked bis
lordship.
"Wather. is it?" said DELANEY.
with supreme disdain. "Sure. if We
put him at the river Shannon he
wouldn't balk."
DO you think he'd clear it?"
"Well, no, yer honor" replied
Delaney thoughtfullv. Il wouldn't
70 as far as that. But. bedad.D he
ldded, with an air of conviction !,
what he didn't jump he'd swim"
London Answers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11
Forced TO Surrender.

The Young man had asked tn,
father for his daughter and beer
refused.
"Then YOU will not give me
jane" he hoarsely demanded.
Il didn't speak in VoIapuk. did
| :: sneered James father.
The young man paused at tie
door.
II am considered a good looking
fellow" he said. Ladies turn and
stare after Inc as pass along the
street. Your cook smiled at me to-
night while / fingered at the side
door. ! returned the smile Now
| will follow MP this favorable i'm
preston. | will make love 10 the
cook. In week We viii elope.'
The old man turned pale.
Don't talk like that" he casped
\ on wouldn't be cruel enough 10
'ob us Of our cook, No. no, Not
mother word Jane is YOURS -
leveland Plain Dealer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11

The one spiritual force that dom
mates every class Of society in chi
ma Is ancestor worship. In the Chi
nese religion there is no other that
can take is place for moment A
man may ar may not worship idols
lie may express his utter skegtic-
ism aho-t them or profess belief IN
them No one cares what 10
thinks. Let him. however. neglect
the worship Of the dead and he i
looked upon and ro'nted to with
the bitterest src-a both bv his own
relations and hv IFS neighbors. Tho
worst taunt that thc heather can
lurl against Christian. and the
me that stings him most. is the
neer ng statement that he has no
ncestors.-New York Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11
chars 4 For Il.

Fanny kembio, the celebrated
actress Of wears ago. once spent the
sumner az a small country town in
Massachusc-ts While there she en-.
gagged q ncighDor, a plain farmer.
10 drive lcr around. The farmer
deslr.ng 70 cnirrt n his guest, ex.
patiatcl freely rp0n the state OF
the crops ard 10 neirhborhood Qos-
sip until ''i-- remble remarked
somewhat testify. Sir. engaged
you 70 drivc foT ne. not to talk to
me. The -mer said no more.
When Mis- rbe was ready to
leave town s sent for the man
and asked fer ht bill. One of the
tens therein She could not under
stand and asked foi an explanation.
That said the farmer. ooh. I
hats Sass, So don't often take
t but when do charge"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11

At one Of the London clubs oro
evening Mr.. Montagu Williams me-,
Lord -, who had Just lost bis a.
ther. The young lord was naturally
melancholy, and the LAWYER pro.
posed visiting a theater opposite
which proposition was accented
There was a slight fire in the thea
ter, whereupon the young lord was
among the first to bolt. "like a rah-
bit, out Of the building. Return
ing lelsurely to the club. Mr. vii.
hams found there his young friend
quietly smoking a cigar.
What on earth made you holt
that way' You seemed frightened
out Of your wits (not difficult mat
ter perhaps). Don't you know that
on such an occasion if EVERYDAY
got up and rushed out a panic wonld
ensue, with very likely fatal conse-
luences; Why on earth couldn't
iou SIT still, as | did? There was
lothlng serious the matter" Upon
ms, with the most patronizing air
he young gentleman replied, ~Oh.
'es, that's very well for YOU. but
on I've not just succeeded to a peer ,
&c and 100000 wear"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11

An eminent physician Of London
who wa- remarkable for continuing
his visits t) his rich patients after
he had turned their disorders out
of doors. attended lady of some
celebrity in the world Of wit for
three months after her recovery
and regularly STAYED with her until.
in the English manner. he received
his dismissing Zee Of 5 guine.s.
Weary Of his expensive calls and
concluding that to lessen the fec
would be TO lo-a the visitor. she
to give him 4 guineas at
The conclusion Of his next call. He
ooked anxiouslv II his hand. then
m the carpet ari God for some
ime in evident cmharra ment.
"Have yol lost aarth;ng:' in
Iuired the lady.
"Whv. madam. thought I had
ropped a gulroa.
"It is on'v a mistake in the per-
on, SIR. rcn~ol the fair patient. 4
1t i ! uho have dropped the
uinea."
The doctor. Of course, dropped
IS visits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-03-11
PARIS PAWNSHoPS.
nun oy the State, They Are a Boon TO
All Classes Of People.

:. Inc mont-de-p.ete," as the
french equivalent Of the pawnsbon
Is called, is state Institution. Con
seqnent!y there is not that friendly
communion between the lender and
ihe client that one sees in London
There ls 10 private office"
where the person temporarily en-
barrassed for money NAV screen
himself from inquisitiye ewes.
II lou are IN want Of money and
you have any portable property of
the value OF 3 francs or more YOU
take It 10 the nearest branch Office
Of the "mont-de-piete.v
The first thing that meets your
gaze IS "-uard municipal" patrol
ing up and down the pavement out
side the entrance.
With feeling Of wholesome re-
spect FOR the maje ty Of the law
you now enter large room. Of
which one side is occupied bv
benches (very hard and uncomforta-
bic ones) and the other by half a
dozen employees behind a counter
Having handed your property to
clerk whose desk bears the in
icription. deception Of Articles.v
'ou receive numbered metal chesk
n exchange and then join the ganj,s
u the expectant borrowers on the
'enches.
There are all sorts and conditions
I men and women, from the work !
ri who brings her Sunday hat to :
he great lady who brings her |
ewels and whose motor car Is wait /;
lg in the street.
But if there is no fraternity in .
le "mont-de-pete" there is at least 8
quality, and no precedence is given !
wealth or fashion. g
When the value Of your property i
Is been estimated in another room I,
clerk calls out your number and n
e amount offered. which YOU can i.
cept or refuse 1t is never more a,
an half the lowest selling price of "
object, as the valuer is responsi-
Tor any loss arising from unre- ar
emed pledges. If YOU accept his "a
er your name, address and pro- m
SION are taken down by another m
TA, and you must produce papers al
establish your identity. m
Inc interest charged is only . per lilo
It per annum, and there is no M
lbt that the state pawnshops rem Ian
great services to all classes of du
'nch people.-tondon Standard 81