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Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
SERVED COUNTRY ON
MANY BLOODY
BATTLEf|ELDS
General OAKS, Who Saw Service
in Mexican and Civil Wars
and Against Hostile Indians
Expires Suddenly,
my Morning Journal Special Isn.ed wirel

lIty Morning journal special iensed Nfrei
Washington. Nov 2T. - General
James Oakes who was retired in
1879. after thirty years OF active duty,
including service in the Mexican and
civil wars as wen as In Indian upris-
ings in the southwest, sank unconsci-
Gus to the pavement today near his
home. and died twenty minutes later
at local hospital. death being caus-
cd by heart trouble
fIe WIS born near Limestone. Pa,
April 4, 1926, and was educated AT
the University Of Pennsylvania and
the United States military academy.
He served for a time in the faculty of
the academy but at the outbreak Of
the war with Mexico, accompanied
General Zachary Taylor and was brew
eted first lieutenant
lie was later assigned TO frontier
duties against the Indians In north
ern Arizona and in 1861 reached the
rank Of lieutenant colonel, being as
signed To the Fourth cavalry. lie be-
came colonel of the Sixth cavalry that
same year after distinguished SER
vice In the Tennessee and Mississip-
pi campaigns. he was made brigadier
general by brevet March 30, 1865,
At the close OF the civil war. he was
head OF the Freedmen's bureau at
Austin, Texas. and later again saw
service against the Indians of the
southwest. He was retired az his own
request on April 20. 1879. and spent
most Of his time since in New York,
rittsburg and Washington
=.
Minstrel man. Gem tonight.
:.
ynu funny ntgear Tom Rogpre
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
GOMPERS ACCUSED
Of MALICIOUS
SLAhDER
Mayor Of Tampa Rese1t6
Utterances of Labor Leader
and Calls on Governor Of
Florida to Investigate,

Tampa. Ft. Nov 21-The discuss
sion of the Tampa cigar strike situa-
tion before The American Federation
of labor and the renewed representa-
tiuns made hy Samuel GOmpcrs to
Governor Gilchrist today caused May
or Mckay TO send the following tcle-
gram to the latter
In View OF the malicious slander
ON Tampa, its officials and citizens
uttered hy Samuel Gompers ana other
labor agitators. you are respectfully
invited to visit our city az your ear
Hest convenience make q thorough in
Ncsugauon and give your findings to
tho public
tsigncd) I'D. b. MCKAY. Mayor
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
WELLS FARGO LOSES
TREASURE; THREE
EMPLOYEES HELD
Five Thousand Dollars in Silver
and $1,000 in Unsigned
Currency Disappears From
Safe.

my Morning Journai sneciai isased WireI
Muskogee. Okla Nov 27.-~Three
employees 0f the Wells Fargo a. Co.'S
express are held pending an invests
Ention into the mysterious disappear
ance Of an iron chest containing So
900 IN silver and Sli. 600 in unsigned
currency.
The chest was removed from the cX-
press office here today. The paddock
of the door had been broken the cm
playes stating they were all absent at
the time OF the robbery
Two thousand dollars IN silver was
consigned 20 Muskogec banks along
with national bank notes which were
being cent 70 the local Institutions for
signE lpres and circulation
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28

y farmer from near Hope. y n.
IN the Pecos basin. raised 10 eco
pounds of sweet potatoes per acre
this season. and the land was never
irrigated hut once. in February ETc
watercd the plants as he set them
our, and used "irv farming methods
exclusively from that time on. At
prevaii.ng retail prices in the Pecos
valley towns his -drs farIn- sweet
potat. crop old bring $500 per
acre. and this wear has been one ~
the driest in 8 whole generation.
Among this farmers dry farm
sweet rctatoes were some specimens
weighiug more than five younls each.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
MUTILATED BODY OF
WOMAN FOUND
IN ROADSIDE
Denver Italians Declare Victim
Was Slain TO Prevent Her
Giving Information 10 the


Denver Colo. Nuf. 81 The ltHl-
San quarter ls wild with cNeitemcnt tH-
might over thr discovery of abe NnuF
81 one nf their rouutrmtn. frehtlHl-
iy mutultcd. n O. roadside ditch. tik
miles north of Denver Guiaun Dtl-
tonight that he believed fhr hHIN iu
be that ef hIs wife. Airs. hnrintn ia-
hatac Ceiianti. wbn has been mIesIus
nine days Tho police sas tRe Woua-
an probably was murdered fo Keep hef
from ditlIlglne Information desired hr
the auihoritics.
Detectives. who were rushed tn fat
scene n automobile. found tho uslu-
ans threat cut frum ear tn elr The
work had not been smoothly luuU.
and the neck was Eashed below thr
principal wound A hit nf blanket
bound about the victim 5 wrists, show
rd that her hands had heen ucl-
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
OWENS TAKES CARE
OF ALL CHECKS
ISSUED
Roswell Man Returns From
Vaughn and Makes Good on
All Paper II Heir to Snug
Fortune.


Roswell. n. NJ. Nov. 27.-Solon NJ.
owens, who was Yesterday accused of
issuing a number of bad checks, has
returned here from Vaughn. The
amounts of the alleged worthless
checks have all been made good by
him. and ne returned from Vaughn
of his own actgrd. lie is the heir to
the owens estate. estimated to be
worth in the neighborhood of S25. 900.
Reports that Owens carried a Win
chester rifle the past week are now
declared 10 be false
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28

There was no blood, except on the
clcthing, ana the police are convinc-
ed the woman was murdered in Dem
yer and taken into the country.
Recently Cellanti's brother Marco.
WAS engaged in shooting affray and
then disappeared. The police threat
cncd Mrs Cellanti with arrest II she
did not tell what she knew Of Marcos
whereabouts. Almost Immediately
thereafter she also disappeared.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
INCOMING VESSEL
REPORTS BAD
STORM At SEA
Wireless Apparatus of Liner
Celtic Carried Away Cutting
Off Communication With
Shore,
Try Morning Journal Special Leased wireI

New York. Nov. 27-The White
star liner. Settle. arrived today from
Liverpool VIA Queenstown and report
ed tempestuous passage.
on Friday In a storm her wireless
apparatus in the rigging was carried
away. cutting of ali communication
with the shore as the vessel neared
port
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28
nressed m ..nInck anna TeIlow.,'

Dressed In "Biack ana Iellow.'
Not Football Colors." but the cor
or of the carton containing Foley
Honey and Tar. the best and salesl
remedy for all coughs and colds DO
not accept substitute but see that
YOU get the genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar in a yellow carton with black let
ters. j. II. O'Rielly Co.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-28

Minstrel man. Gem tonight.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08

in this village that John d. Benjamin.
who is spending the winter in Florida,
has not been we'll as usual for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Holley recently
opened their beautiful newly remodel
ed house to a party OF friends at
whist. Dainty refreshments were
served.
The Union Evangeistic meetings
are being we'll attended. Deep inter
est Is already being manifested. Next
Sunday aftrnoon at 3 O'Clock at Free
Baptist church Evangelist Hatch will
conduct a meeting for men only. Sub
ject: Can a man sin and not be
found out?" Let every man in No.
Anson be present.
The remains of Mrs. Helen Hilton.
widow of the late Albert Hilton, were
brought here Tuesday night from Dor
chester, Mass, accompanied by her
son, Charles Hilton. Mrs. Hilton died
of penumonia Saturday, December 3,
and her age was 73 years. She was the
daughter of Joshua and Betsey tWtl-
liams) Gray, who were life long resi-
dents of Embden. The interment took
place Wednesday morning at ten o.
clock in Sunset cemetery prayer be
ing offered by Rev. Mr.. Rogers.
DIR. George w Hutchins. who died
at his home in Waterville the 10Th
ult., WIS born in this village Feb. %,
1851, the son of Capt. Seth T. and
Paulina H. tTitcomb) Hutchins, and
was named for General Washington.
DR.. Hutchins' early life was passed in
this village and having chosen den
tistry as his life work. he entered the
Boston College of Dentistry from
which he was graduated. On Decem-
Der 7, 1881. he was united In mar
riage with Miss Carrie f. McFadden,
who survives him. DR.. Hutchins be-
gan the practice of dentistry In No.
Anson. and later moved to Waterville
where he was a skilful dentist of ex-
tensive practice. While in Boston
college. DR.. Hutchins joined the Ma
sonic Order there, the Joseph Warren
lodge, and continued his membership
in this famous lodge until his death
He was a 32d Mason and belonged to
the Chapter and Commandery of Wa
terville The funeral service was
held in Waterville Wednesday after
noon and the remains were brought
to this village Thursday morning, es-
corted by members Of st. Omar conf
mandery, and a Masonic service was
held here by Northern Star lodge, af-
ter which large body of members
accompanied the remains to Sunset
cemetery where the interment took
place with Masonic ceremony
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
FAIRFIELD.

The annual sale, supper and enter
tainment of the Universalist society
will be held at the church this
afternoon and evening. The church
will be open In the afternoon for the
sale of fancy and useful articles. and
supper will be served at the usual
hour, and the entertainment will fol-
low.
Rev. F. e. Barton, pastor OF the
Uniyersalist church, took for the sub
ject of his sermon Sunday morning
Eloquent Worship"
Rev. r. A. Rich, pastor Of the Meth
odist church. took for the subject of
his sermon Sunday morning, "A Din
ner of Herbs or Choice Beef" In the
evening his subject was THE Man
Who Was Left Behind
Nathaniel Bacon, formerly a stu
dent at Colby. but who has been en-
ployed In Houlton for the past year,
has entered the employ of the Maine
Screen & Ventilator Co. of this town.
The following officers have been
elected by Merrymeeting Chapter, No.
81, o. E. s.: Worthy Matron, Mrs.
Katherine Kidder; Worthy Patron, E.
C. Herring: Associate Matron, Mrs.
Augustus Hodgkins; Secretary, Mrs.
Jennie Hammond; Treasurer, Mrs.
Louise Clark: Conduetress, Mrs. Grace
Clark; Associate Conductress. Mrs.
Stella Jewell The officers will be
installed later, probably some time In
January.
Mrs. F. E. Vickery and two daugh-
ters, Helen and Hazel. are In Old
Town. called by the sudden death of
Mrs. Vickery's mother. Mrs. Fitzger-
aid Mrs. Fitzgerald had been In Ill
health for some time. but death was
very sudden. The funeral was held
Monday.
Mrs. Gertrude Mcdonald, bookkeep-
er and stenographer at the local mill
of the American Woolen Co.. was Wis
iting friends In Augusta Sunday.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Susan
Hatch was held Monday afternoon
from the home of her son, Charles. on
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
NORTH ANSON.

Miss Hattie Emery, housekeeper for
John Caswell, Is passing few weeks
at Lewiston, the guest Of relatives.
Mrs. Gardiner Savage was operated
on last week and "a doing well. Miss
Carrie Pierce of Solon, trained
nurse, Is caring Tor her.
Mrs. Earl Carl. who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Lewiston
hospital, returned home the 30th ult.,
and is fast recovering her usual
health.
Miss Emma Flanders Is assisting G.
8. Savage in the Central Office of the
Farmers Telephone company.
A little past nine o'clock Thursday
night, an alarm of fire called out
quite a crowd OF citizens. 1t proved to
be in the Somerset hotel but was
quickly extinguished.
Mr.. Mcdonald has taken the rent
recently vacated by Owen Savage, the
H. Fl. Marston house on Hall street.
Mrs. G. s. Longley returned home
Monday night after a weeks visit in
Boston, Lewiston and Gardiner.
Miss Lena Donley Is taking a spe-
cial course in Gorham Normal school.
Mrs. Elizabeth Caswell died Decem-
ber l. at the home of her son, Carroll
Caswell, having been in failing health
for several months. Her age was 80
years and 10 months. She was the
daughter Of Allen Fuller and her
young womanhood was passed near
this town. She married Henry Cas-
we'll, who died several years ago.
Two sons survive her. Carroll and
Frank. The funeral was held Satur-
day forenoon, Rev. Charles e. Brooks
ofaciating, and the burial was In Sun
set cemetery.
c. o. Normandy, proprietor of the
shoe shop went to Norridgewock Sat
urday and returned Monday.
Miss Paulenah Simmons, who has
been at the Maine General hospital
for few weeks, is expected home
Saturday.
Word has been received by relatives
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
WOmanly Wisdom.

Some people grumble because the
rose has thorns; they ought to be
thankful that thorns have roses.
Cook prunes by pouring hot water
over them and letting them stand on
the back of the stove few hours.
Don't make ginger cookies and
then hide the jar Nobody ever hid a
cooky jar where boy could not find
II.
find turkey fat. after 1t has been
tried out, splendid substitute for
butter in making cookies or biscuits
Gruels are more tempting to the
sick II whipped to froth with an egg
beater. and served In a pretty. dainty
cup.
When your stocking feet are past
mending, cut on the legs for bags to
put over the broom when wiping walls
or floors.
II the neck of sweater becomes
stretched too lose from wearing
shrink it by dipping 1t in clear, warm
water. then drying.
To prevent woven carpet from un-
raveling, It Is a good plan to unravel
about two inches and tie together the
ends of warp.
Some jars Of nicely canned fruit, or
glasses of jelly or pickles, make a
Christmas present that Is always ac-
ceptable to the recipient.
When you make doughnuts, remem-
ber that 1t isn't the hole that fills up
a hungry boys appetite. Put In some
doughnuts, as we'll as a great big hole
II the kitchen window is kept open
at the top while cooking such foods
as cabbage. onions. ETC., the unpleas-
ant odor will go out of the window In
stead Of spreading all over the house
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
Y. n. c. A.

Richard Burton was elected to mem
bership in the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday
night, upon presentation of creden-
tials from the branch of that organi-
eaton located at Bradford, England.
Mr.. Burton, who Is newcomer to
Skowhegan, is the first member to be
added to the roll in this way. The
physical committee. of which James
McVickar Is chairman, progressing
rapidly with the organization of a
hockey team, places on which are be-
ing eagerly sought by a number of
candidates. Other good things in
store include an entertainment at
which the farce, April Fool' will be
presented.
Interest in the Sunday afternoon
Bible class has been stimulated by
something new In the way of con-
test. The members have been divid-
ed into two teams, each striving to es-
tablish high record based upon at
tendance, added members, and gener-
al efficiency. One-half of the dele
gates to the annual boys conference
will be chosen from the winning team.
while the remainder will be selected
by the several Sunday schools and
churches. The city In which the con-
ference Is to be held has not been
definitely selected, but the privilege
Of going Is always eagerly sought, Ind
thoroughly appreciated.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
SOLON.

Mrs Nellie Smith came home the
last OF the week on account OF a slight
i'll turn.
Miss Eula Howland went to Boston,
Monday. to spend few weeks with
Mrs. Mary Webb.
The Congregational Sunday school
voted Sunday to accept an invitation
extended by the NJ E. Sunday school
to unite with them in their Xmas eX-
ercises.
Mrs. Charles Moore and daughter
Gwendolin went to Lewiston Monday
TO spend the holiday with her daugh-
ter, Elizabeth.
The stores and grist mill will be
closed at 6 o'clock on each Tuesday
evening beginning Tuesday, December
l3.
Mrs. L. l.. Patterson and Mrs. John
Rowland were in Madison Saturday
afternoon.
All remember the fair and supper
given by the Ladies Aid Saturday, De-
cember 10, In the Grange hall. Supper
from five to seven.
At the last meeting of Keystone
Chapter, o. E. s.. the officers were
elected for tn following year. Most of
the old officers were reelected: Mrs.
Ethel Rowell. Matron; p S. Longley,
Patron; A. NJ. Emma Irvine. Con-
ductress, Nellie Paul; Assistant Con-
ductress, Mabel Vittum; Secretary.
Mabel Magoon Treasurer. Mrs. o. o.
Vittum; Chaplain. Mrs Sarah Pierce.
The remaining officers to be appoint
ed.
Miss Chispa Rowell spent the day
Tuesday in Norridgewock.
Mrs. Frank Vittum and Mrs. Mari
ner Irvine were in Madison Saturday
afternoon.
Azel Jones is up river looking for
game.
Mr.. Wood, who has been here sur
veying for the pulp company, returned
to Boston Monday
Mrs. l.. d. Mathews of Brighton
who has been In town the past week.
returned home Saturday.
The Grange fair to be held in their
hall on December Is and 16. Supper
to be served Thursday, Dec. Is, from
8 to 7 o'clock Friday evening there
will be ball
J.H. Grundy is very sick with pneu-
monia.
Mrs C. A. Merrill is in the lumber
camps with her husband, who is
cooking at Mosquito.
The ferry boat was taken from the
river Tuesday.
A line of Christmas goods will be
put on sale at the Leon s. Merrill
store Thursday, December Is.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
NORRIDGEWOCK.

Lee, only son of Eli Shorey, died
Monday evening at his home where
he has lived for a number of years on
the Ed Holway farm in the west part
OF the town. He was taken suddenly
ill with pneumonia and only lived a
few days. His age was 21 years. Lee
was an upright young man and had
made many friends during his stay on
the farm and will be sadly missed by
all the young associates, friends and
the family he has been with 80 many
years.
Ralph Berry, son of Joseph Berry
was united in marriage to Miss Jen-
ME, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Perkins. The knot was tied by
Rev. Wylie H. Smith. We wish the
young couple long and happy jour
ney through life.
Frank Tuttle of Lewiston, was in
town a few days this week. Also Chas.
Davis of Portland
Harold Smart of Saco, was the guest
of Miss Mildred Turner Thanksgiving
and last Sabbath.
Mrs. Amos Holt died very suddenly
last night at o'clock of pneumonia
on Wade street.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Neil are reported sick with pneumo-
MIA.
Belle and George, the children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Owens, who have
been very sick with pneumonia, are
improving.
Milford Tibbetts. Louis McIntire
and Albert Swain, who have been on
hunting trip up river, have returned
each having q deer.
Miss Florence Jewett has resigned
her position as librarian and Mrs. Ed
ith Jones will take her place.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
MADISON.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Philbrick left
town Saturday afternoon for Troy, N
Y, where they will be the guests OF
friends. Mr.. Philbrick is boss carder
In the Madison woolen mill.
The Idylers were entertained Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
Sherman Houghton, Anson side. Re-
freshments were served and a very
pleasant time reported.
Mrs. Charles Caldwell left town on
Thursday for few days visit In Lew
iston and Portland.
Mrs. John Goodwin of Arson has
been called to Greene by the death of
her brother.
Mrs. Mary Ramsey of Northam, P
E. l., Is the guest of her sister, Mrs
Eugene Taylor, Main street.
Mrs. Christian Hanson, Old Point
avenue, who was operated on Wed
nesday at her home, Is reported to be
as comfortable as could be expected
Miss Carrie Padhsm went to Scion
Friday night for visit at the home
of her father.
An alarm of fire was rung in Thurs
day night, which proved to be blaze
In Lambert's restaurant on Main
street. The fire was caused by an
electric iron. The blaze was soon ex-
tinguished.
Mrs. Samuel Nelson of this place re-
ceived letter last week from bro
ther from whom she had not heard
for % years and supposed he was
dead. The brother had been in the
West Indies for a number of years
but came to Bath few months ago
He had made various attempts to find
his sister, and by accident learned
there was a family living in Madison
by the name of Nelson and wrote with
the above result.
Charles Roberts, who has been at
work at the Carry ponds for the past
two weeks, returned. home Thursday
morning.
James Perkins went up river Thurs
day to look after his numbering In
terests.
The sale of the Red Cross Christ
mas seals will be In charge OF Soro-
sis the same as last year. They will be
placed on sale in the stores very soon.
1t is hoped that large number will
be sold. Every one using these seals
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
~ The News of Somerset's Busy Towns II

Western avenue Rev J. L. Clark,
pastor of the Baptist church. was the
officiating clergyman. Two old famil-
lar hymns were sung, In the Sweet
Bye and Bye" and In the Christians
Home In Glory" The bearers were
Melvin Bachelor. ]. H. Blakney, AL
bert Plummer and J. II. McGorrill.
The remains were placed in the tomb
and in the spring will be taken to
the former home of the deceased In
Jefferson.
The following officers We're elected
at the special meeting of Royal
Neighbors, held Monday evening: Ora
Gle Mrs. Elie Mulholland; vice ora
cle, Gertrude Libby; chancellor. Mary
, Murray; recorder. Alberta Foss; re-
ceiver. Stella Jewell; marshall. Eve
Mulholland; inner sentinel, Katherine
O'Brien; outer sentinel. Elizabeth
Mari; manager for three years, Mrs.
Mabel Toppan The officers will be
installed later. Miss Alberta Foss was
elected a delegate to the State Camp
which is to be held in Augusta in
March, Mary Murray an alternate
Capt. w. r. Kreger of the schooner
Edward j. Lawrence is passing a few
days at his home here.
ETHEL c. FAIRFIELD.
Ethel Cynthia Fairfield. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Fairfield died
at the home of her parents Monday
afternoon, after an illness of a few
days. Miss Fairfield had been teach
ing school at Bluehill and came here
to pass the Thanksgiving recess with
her parents. She was taken Ill and
typhoid developed For the past few
days no hope had been entertained
of her recovery. Miss Fairfield was
very well and favorably known here.
She was born here and was educated
in the public schools and graduated
from Fairfield High school In 1906
She then entered Colby college and
graduated from there in 1910. She was
a member of Chi Omega and was pop
ular with all. Her death Is a great
shock to the community and the sym
-pathy Of all goes out to the bereaved
parents in their great loss. The fun
eral will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday
from the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Fairfield on Main
street Rev. r. A. Rich, pastor of the
Methodist church, will be the ofiiciat-
ing clergyman.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08

at once and Mr.. Vittum and family
will move in.
w. B. Goodrich has a very desirable
stock of Christmas goods. Call and
see them.
We are opening a very large line
of silver, jewelry and attractive sun
dries for the Holiday trade. We offer
you attractive articles from sc TO
$500. We are closing out line of toys
and games at exactly one half price.
as we have no room for them. Lam
der & Moore, Bingham.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
wish to express our heartfelt thanks
to the neighbors and friends of our
loved one, who so kindly assisted us
In our late bereavement: also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. PAMELA A. Jewett,
Mr.. Fred c. Rowell and Family,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Getchell.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08

The average man is always willing
to trade Today's silver for Tomor-
rows rainbow-gold.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-08

on their Christmas packages will be
aiding in helping to stamp out the
great white plague.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-07-02
TO THE TRADE.

make my own Ice Cream, and
it is pure and fresh. 1t is made
every day with one-half pure
cream and one-half pure milk,
and is the best ice cream on the
market. l will guarantee it and
also will say that all freezers and
ice cream cans are in perfect sani-
tary condition. We invite all to
call and inspect the condition of
our ice cream plant. When you
make your ice cream at home to
save money it is like stopping
clock to save time. This is your
chance to save money, and now is
your time to do so. Do it now.
Your will get the best of service,
delivered at your door, packed in
freezer and ready to use. My
prices are low: one-half gallon,
packed, Is cents, one gallon,
S1.25; five gallons and up, S1.OO
gallon. To take home in boxes,
from five cents up.
SAM SERIO,
Franklin, La.