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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
EVANGELIST k,MBALL
And His Gospel Wagon" With Which
He Is Touring the State.

| Evangelist Kimball, who is now in
ti's city with his novel Gospel wag-
Oh. VIII soon penetrate the wilds of
northern PenobscOt, Piscataquis and
| Aroostook counties, taking to- church
| less communities, little settlements
ana crossroads a bit of cheerful Chris
| tan encouragement
Evangelist kimball's headouarters
are III Bangor, where he conducts a
Gospel mission in the winter. with
rooms in the Stun section. He also
goes to neighboring towns and holds
revival meetings. He is held in the
highest regard by the regularly organ
lied churches of the State for his earn
estncss, sincerity and rever-failing OBJ
t.mism and cheerfulness. He works,
mostly upon his own hook" as he
says.
Not until this year has he been able
to put his Gospel wagon idea into eff
feet The outfit consists of a covered
wagon not unlike a delivery wagon,
drawn by pair of plum bay horses.
Upon the wagon and the bright blank
cts of the horses are texts from the
Scriptures and jingling bells announce
the approach of the outfit for some
distance. Everything IS bright with
varnish and nickel plate.
In the front of the wagon is large
monograph with an outfit Of records.
mostly of Gospel hymns with auartets
and choruses. In the wagon is also car
rfed enough hynnals to supply a good
sized congregation. large number of
tracts and such emergency supplies
and personal belongings as may be
needed on long tour through a
sparsely, settled region.
Mr.. Kimba1l plans to hold meetings
every night at some crossroad, corner
or village and. as he drives along.
stops here and there to chat with the
people and tell them about it. The
monograph attracts much attention,
and after several selections, hymn
books are distributed and the familiar
Gospel tunes are raised" This is fol-
lowed by brief. friendly religious talk
and tracts are; offered for sale to those
who will buy and given away to 9TH
erS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
THE HORSE TRAFFIC.

Boston, July 19.-The horse market was
quiet and values were generally firm on
horses in good condition. The supplies
were light and as the retail trade was ac-
tive and local demand brisk, the amount
of horses offered at the sale stables was
pretty generally cleaned up, and dealers;
were satisfied with the trade considering
the season it was all that could be ex-
pected. Heavy drafters we're In good
supply and demand, but the lighter
weight work horses and delivery teams
moved slowly to an inactive demand.
Harness classes were quiet with few high
priced horses on the market.
The best heavy drafters sold strong at
$350G45 $50; medium weight draft horses at
$25OG3JO; milk team express, delivery and
general purpose horses at $135n25O;
chunks 500 and upward; high class driv-
ing and combination horses at $3OOaSOO:
medium to good driving horses at 5000
$50
At the city sale stables-Myer Abrams
& Co.. held good fair trade at even val
ues. Two carloads of fresh, country
horses were received and sold readily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
Mayor White
Still a Prisoner.

Lawrence. Mass. July 19.-MaYoy
William F. White remained in the
house of correction today continuing
his work of cane seating. while Presi-
dent Jordan of the city government AS
acting mayor looked after the details of
the executive works and City Solicitor
Murphy held in allegiance his decision
on the question of Mr.. Whites status
as mayor The city solicitor said he
might possibly be ready tomorrow to
announce his opinion but he was not
certain about it.
A call for a special meeting of the
city government to act on the death OF
Ell Mayor Robert II. Tewksbury was
issued today by President Jordan This
is the first time since he assumed the
duties of acting mayor that he has had
occasion to call meeting of the lower
branch.
A determined effort is being made by
friends of Mayor William p. White to
secure his release from the house OF
correction where he is serving SEN
tence of three years for conspiracy tc
bride.
Ex-Attorney General Herbert Parker
has been secured to take charge OF the
MAYORS case with Attorney Mchae
Sullivan of Salem. it is said
No expense is being spared TO BRING
about his release by habeas corpus eX-
ceptions or even pardon
Rumor has it that Samuel kress. con-
victed and Jailed with Mayor White
will make a clean breast of the whole
matter, who owned the mooted Sleo'
and what connection Mayor White nae
with it.
The new keeper of the Jail, Jesse F
Brown. appointed Monday by Hlgf
| Sheriff Johnson to succeed the lat'
Chas. A. Stillings, took hold in earnes
Tuesday morning. To a Telegram re
| porter who called there to consratuiat'
him. he said:
| IT have received the notice of my APP
pointment. l have taken up the dutie'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20


and things at the Jail win run along as
usual. l will make no changes in the
official as yet. We have pretty cap
able set of officers and 1 think they will
remain. unless something unforeseen
happens. ....
The only visitor allowed to talk with
Mayor White Tuesday was City Solicit
tor Daniel J. Murphy, who was with
him just an hour. DR. Frank James
was seen entering the institution car
rying a weighty satchel-
Keeper Brown reiterated his state
ment that no city business would be
transacted at the Jail. He said his
orders from tie high sheriff would al
low no privileges to prisoners such as
Mayor White desired to enable linn to
be al active mayor.
The other three. municipal prisoners
have been allowed extra privileges to
enable them to settle up their business
affairs but they will come to an end
this week and the prison routine will be
enforced in their cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
ANOTHER DISASTER
At Zeppelin Airship Works-Nine In
jured-Heavy Damage. ''

f'riederchshafen, Germany, July 10.
The gas works of the Zeppelin Air
ship Co. were demolished by an eXplo-
sion today. Nine persons were in
jured. e. ,t''
Shortly before noon the gasometcr
burst and the surrounding walls were
blown to great distance. Nearby cot
tagos fell in heaps of ruins while 9TH
er buildings lost windows and doors.
The explosion caused a panic on the
east size of Lake Constance.
Nine persons were injured, several
dangerously. There were two eXplo-
sicns. A boiler burst, causing fire
which reached the cylinders containing
the hydrogen with which the Zeppelin
airships were inflated. A second eXpio-
sion ensued and the roof of the gas
V orkS was lifted from the walls and
torn to bits that were scattered over a
wide area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
BIG STRikE IN ENGLAND.
Between 5000 and 10000 Northeastern
Railroad Men Stop Work.

London. July IA strike that
threatens serious dimension has
broken out among the employees OF
the Northeastern Railroad. The traf-
fic is diSor saniz /.
1t was estimated today that be-
tween 5000 and 10000 men had gone
out.
No notice of the intention to st;.,',1
appears to have been given by the
men, who declare that the strike is in
protest against the generally tyran-
meal methods Of officials"
The trouble started in the New
castle district, where 5000 employees of
various grades went out at 10 O'Clock
last night. This morning the disatfec-
ton spread to Sunderland. near
Liverpool. Blythe anqd other points,
where manV ceased. work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

b. "niie the Lawn party held bv the
w. - T., U. last evening at the home
OF MIS-. S. G. Payne was not largely
attended the party was a yerv nlea =,
ant affair and a pleasant EVENING On
Joyed by all present. The erounas
were tastefuily decorated with Japan
Csc lanterns and a continuous pro-
gram was given on the Edison phono-
graph. Refreshments of ice cream and
lemonade were served. Mrs. Eamens.
the matron of the w. c. T. U. Tempor-
airy Home, for the benefit of which the
party was given. was present with
one Of the little girls from the Home
ana the little one was the center of
attraction while she was at the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

These homes will be made brighter
and fresher by this ingush of sun
SHINE from the fields and the breezes
of the pond for the whole year to
come. May the dear hearts of the aged
benefactors of this noble enterprise be
refreshed and Frightened throughout
all eternity.
Those helping to carry out a sue
cessful excursion find their joy in wit
Messing the true happiness of those
for whom the excursion is planned
UnGer the careful direction of Supt
Taylor and his assistants no care was
lacking in, carrying the crowd Work
seemed pleasure to them all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
BAR HARRoR TO MARBLEHEAD.
Four Yachts of, Eastern Club Start
Tuesday on Their Race,

Portland, Me-, July 19.-Four schoon-
er yachts Of the Eastern Yacht club
started on the race from Bar tiarbor
to MarbIehead this noon. to compete
for the cup offered by Guy Norman OF
Boston. The Irolita, owned by f. Wal
ter Clark crossed the line at Egg
Rock four miles from Bar Harbor, at
1926, then the Iris. owned by F. NJ.
Wnitehouse then the flagship Emerald,
Owned by Commodore F. l.. Clark and
the Savarona, owned by G. Fl. Clark.
last. starting at u 90. There was barely
enough wind to gain Roadway. The
lrolita took the lead at once and the
Emerald was last. an hour after the
start nearly beCalmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Felthan of Lisbon
Falls Monday evening observed the 5oth
anniversary of their wedding at their
home on Maple street. Many of their i'm
mediate relatives were present. among
them being their sons, John Felthan and
Walter Felthan of Providence. R. l., and
Edward of Lisbon Falls; daughter. Mrs.
Charles G. Kirschner. also of Lisbon
Falls; grandson, Austin Felthan of Prov
idence. and a granddaughter, Miss Ber-
tina Proctor of Bath Mr.. and Mrs Eel
than were happily surprised by about 40
members of the Pythian Sisterhood, of
which she is member. calling on them.
they presented their hosts with beau
tiful chocolate set. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Felthan are "A years old and we're mar
ried in Amesbury. Mass. where they re-
sided for four years. Then they moved
to Lisbon Falls. where they have since
made their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 148. sheep 25. calves 449. hogs 81.
TONE OF THE MARKET.

Hay making kept a number of usual
shippers away from the market this
week and there was small supply of
ali kinds of stock. Beef cattle were in
quite good demand at the previous
quotations. Only a few choice cattle
We're received. The market on the best
grades is from 74@SAc, with No. g..
M7Ac. the best cows 4AM51ac. good
COWS 4mis4c. and bolognas and thin
cows from 2.S5T3Ac. Bulls range from
3R@5c.
Veal calves were fractionalIy higher
at 7l4dShc. with some poor, thin calves
down to &c. There was light run and
the demand was quite active The best
calves sold promptly.
Hogs declined fractionally, being
quoted at S:4m9hc. though the re-
ceipts were light at the yards and at
the packing houses tire latter receiv-
ing Is cars less than week ago. The
demand was good at the lower fig
ures.
Sheep and lambs were quoted lower.
the former at 24G4c, and the latter at
5G7c. Scarcely any were received at
the yards, fortunately. but receipts at
the slaughter houses We're heavy.
Mich cows found quite good mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Wheeler, McElveen & Co. disposed of
three express loads OF fresh country
horses and Is head of acclimated and
second hand horses. Trade was brisk and
fair values prevailed
Isburgh & Co. held quiet sale on Fri
day when a number or well seasoned
driving and light business horses were
sold Prices ranged from $1O0Q225 on, the
lot offered
WEIGH. Hall & Co. sold one freight and
express carloads of fresh country horses.
Trade was slow and high prices ruled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
The Long-Ta Ferry
To Chelsea Coming.
Methodist Sunday School Pic
mic To-day al Island Park.
Repairs at the Railroad Station.
Pers0nals...notes.

The long-talked-of ferry between Hal
lowell and Chelsea is to become a reality,
Bert Longfellow's trucking teams left
last night for Hinckley to bring to this
city the scow purchased for the new fer
ry route. The ferry will be operated by
cable and will be capable of carrying a
horse and carriage. 1t is expected that
the teams will return here Thursday. bar
ring unexpected developments. The local
business men are much pleased over the
prospect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
Gsggjn Wins |! sse1nd Ro|.
Ier Race With Hamilton.
B,IIsI Containing 200 Half
PInls ot whiskey Seized.
Mica Boys Of Randolph After
Tigers Of haiIowell.

Goggin won the second roller race
between he and Hamilton by an ever
less distance than Hamilton won last
Friday night. The first race was a
pursuit and last evening the boys both
toed the same mark and at the end OF
the third mile Goggin led the red
headed racer by just about two feet
Hamilton won the toss for the pole
but when the whistle blew Goggin
Jumped into the lead and took the
pole away from Hamilton
At the beginning of the second mile
Hamilton lost a toe strap and fell back
some distance. but soon recovered the
lost ground and near the close OF the
mile jumped into the lead, only to be
passed in two laps by the Randolph
skater. .t. ....
The last half of the third mile both
boys went at a fast pace, but Goggin
managed to keep ahead of Hamilton
and won by close margin.
The first mile was travelled in 4
minutes, the second took 31s minutes
and the third was minutes and IS
seconds.
. By winning last night Goggin now
has a chance for the money as third
race Is necessary and will be pulled
off next Friday night. The pursuit
race is Hamilton's style and the
scratch is favored by Goggin. so that
the next race will be decided by b
fit of coin just before the race
starts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

All members of the Vaughn Brook
Lodge, No. 531. n. +. @. P, are request
ed to be present at the home of the
past Warder's, Mrs. Anna NJ. Brann,
No. Z Academy street. Thursday eve
ming, July n. as business of import
ance is to he transacted. Grand Ward
en- J. w. Jones will be present. Vaughn
Brook Lodge, will visit Danforth Lodge
No. 10, Gardiner, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The annual picnic of the Methodist Sun
day school will be held today at Island
Park The scholars are requested to meet
at j. w. Church & Sons store at Si5
to take the electric. Prof. Grin Holman
Will have charge of the athletic sports at
the park and n fine time is assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Falling four stories. distance of
more than 5e~feet.. and sustaining only
minor bruises was the fortunate eli
max to an unfortunate occurrence in
which Eugene l. Ward. mason. re-
siding at Thornton Heights. Portland
figured Tuesday. Wien picked up he
was unconscious and his co-workers
who witnessed the accident believed
that he had been instantly killed. He
recovered consciousness soon and was
removed to the, Maine General hospital
though he protested and wanted to re-
turn 10 work. At the hospital it was
said that no bones were broken and
aside from a few minor bruises. his in
juries did not appear to be of any con-
. sequence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

i, The cases against Peter A. Houle-
nan were taken up at the, recent term
u the law court in Portland and were
scntinued to have The testimony print
a. as ordered. and will be argued at
the hext term of the law court. which
VIII meet in December in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Another steamship captain, charged
with permitting Sleeper" trunks to
be handed from his vessel without The
necessary permit. Is in. trouble. Tflis
tir'e. Collector Loeb Of New York has
ordered the captain Of the Italian Lih-
er DucA Digenova to pay fine OF
$3.50, for failure to nut on the ship 8
manifest two trunks cantatnj nsa ,.c'-
liable laces brought IN May, '!sss' hut
never claimed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Joseph Narney will go to Bridgton to-
day to attend the unwilling of the Sol
diers' monument recently erected in the
cemetery there. 1t is the work of the
Hallowcll Granite Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The Lake Auburn Boat Club is to
nave a big meeting of fast motor boats
n July a and at a meeting Monday
evening 1T was decided to secure J. 7.
1hsonr OF this city to take his fast
MOTOR boat over there, if possible. 1t
understood that the L., A. & w. st.
I n.y., will furnish free transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

"A barrel containing 200 half ,nints
u whlskaN was seized at the, Hoyt's
rApress ofhce Tuesday forenoon. The
oarrel was directed to a local young
nlan. who denied all knowledge of the
sooos and consequently was not pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

!. Fred A. Munroe. James w. Peacock
and Herbert !. Weeks were drawn
Tuesday to serve as traverse jurors at
the September term of the superior
court. In Augusta, Frank Hamlin was
Drawn to serve as grand juror for the
next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The remains of the late Michael Nc
Eormick, who died at the Nationai
Home Sunday, were sent on Train NO
io2 to Troy N. Y. Mr.. Mccormick was
a.yeteran 81. the Civil War and was ~
years of. age Mitral insufficiency was
the cause of death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The Ladies' Aid of. the First Bap-
fist church smet; Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. JOY, Central street, when
plans were completed for the Lawn
hfty to. be held Thursday evening on
the church lawn. Music will be FUR
nished by the Boys Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

is. Maxcy, Miss Helen Maxcy and
Richard J. Maxcy. who have been on a
fix-months ,topr Of Italy. are expect,
ed to arrive in Boston today and VIII
eeRe ito Gardiner Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Royal F.. youngest son of Mrs. Bertha
NJ. Overlook. who has been critically i'll
for the past week, is slowing improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

n. f. and w. r. Packard, who have
been visiting their mother. Mrs. Noah G.
Packard, have returned to their home in
Paterson, N j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Manson. VINO
have been visiting relatives here. tor
several weeks. left yesterday for their
return to their home in Elyria. ONO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20
Mrs. George S. Fuller.

The death of Mrs. Geo S. Fuller oc-
CURED at her home at o'clock Tues
day evening. after 4 short illness. The
husband, 4 daughter and A son survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The remains OF the late Mrs. Ansell
Booker. who died in Waterville Sun
day. will be brought to Gardiner this
afternoon for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The Randolph fire department was
called out Tuesday afternoon to ex-
tinguish the fire in the sawdust pile
which was on fire Monday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mrs. May of Roxbury. Mass. VINO
has been the guest of Mrs. wiltshire
went to Sk0whegan yesterday for a
two weeks stay with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Carpenters were engaged yesterday ir
rebuilding the fence on the platform neal
the Maine Central station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Miss Marie Leclair is one of a house
party of young ladies at May Bell cot
tase, at Pinchurst on the New Mea
dOws river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mrs. David Hayes and children. Clar-
cnce, Thomas and Francis, of Portland
are the guests of Lockhart Hayes and
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Extensive repairs are being made OF
the local fire headquarters on SeconG
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Miss Lena Sinclair of Portland is visit
ing at her home OF Loudon hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mrs Charles Crossrnar of Haverford.
Pa, was the guest of DR.. and Mrs. A.
T. Schuman yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Harry Gardiner has gone to Lynn
Mass. to work in one of the shoe
shops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Miss Belle Hopkins has returned from
Ocean Point, where she enjoyed
months outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Z. The pictures taken last Memorial
day will be ready for distribution at
this evenings meeting of Pell Clason
Camp, S. of V.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

3. Mrs. f.. s. Springer and Miss Nellie
F. Springer left yesterday for visit
OF two weeks in Newton, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Mrs. Edward May and daughter OF
New York are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy A. Hildreth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

d., Miss Lucille Joscelyn of Biddeford Is
the guest of Miss Francena Lewis of
Farmingdale. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

The Fraternal degree was worked on
one candidate at the meeting of Ma
humkcag Camp, NJ. w. A, last even
ing. ,.-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Miss Ada Edgecomb returned yesterday
from a visit to friends in Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Lockhart Hayes has returned from {
visit to friends in Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Charles A. Shaw of Wakefield
Mass. was in the city yesterday call
ing on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

John Quinn will go to Lynn, Mass, to-
day on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-20

Miss Pauline Freeman will so to Bath
today to visit friends.