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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
ACCIDENT IN FIRE DRILL.
Small Boy Trips on Top Step and 200
Little Folks Pile Up In Heap.

Holyoke. Mass, Dec. 15.-As the 400
pupils were marching out of the Pa
rochial school of the Immaculate Con
ccption parish Thursday because of d
fire in tie basement, George Bolssy,
aged 10 years. tripped on the top or
tho steps outside the main entrance
to the building and in his fall bowled
over number of children in front OF
him until at one time between $50 ana
200 little ones We're piled in heap on
the steps and in the school yard. Ihe
Roissy boys skull was fractured ana
bc is not expected to recover. 1t was
reported also that a little girl had
broken her leg.
During the forenoon session fre was
discovered in 4 paper bin in u" base-
,,,ent. The fire alarm of the school was
sounded and the pupils quickly mafcl-
cd out of the various class rooms Iii
good order.
flight of 70 or dozen stone steps
leads from the ground to the mann en-
trance of lie building and it was Oh
+hn ton Of these steps that the Boissy
hoy sliprer. As he fell forward INTO tHe
children in front. of him they Wete
knocked down like . row OF doihi'ioe',
With tie exception Of the Boissy iao
and tho little girl whose leg was Dc
l;nvea 10 have been broken, EGhe oi
tho children was badly hurt. 1'e iile
was cxtinguished without daflase'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
TWELVE MEN ENTOMBED.
Leyden, Colo Workings On Fire
Rescue Party Try to Break Down Wall.

Denver. COLO. Dec. lJ.-Twelvc men
are reported cntombed in Shaft NO. >
of the Leydcn Coal Go. at Leyden,
Colo, II miles west of Denver. The
workings are on fire.
The fire started about o'clock last
night, the result Of an explosion and
the timbcring Of the shaft was ablaZc
i'll Il moment, cutting off escape in that
way. SHAFT No. / is separated from
Shaft No. , by Il narrow wall. a res
cue rarty under the direction of Sam
ucl Perry, president Of the LeyGen
Coal Co, was cndeSvoring early today
to brcal, down the wall and the Il
imprisontd men could be heard work
ing mudly in their efforts to gain free
dom. There is no hope Of stopping
the fire at present and every effort is
being made to gain an entrance from
the cntombed men through Shaft No. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
WEST GARDINER.

HIGHLAND AVENUE, Alfred Rich
ards who has been ill with severe
cold is somewhat improved.
Miss Ethel Hunt visited friends at
Augusta Tuesday,
+. l.. Wakefield and II. II. Hunt.
banked the Milihcn school house Tues
day.
Harrison Hunt visited Wednesday
his brother Ed Hunt at Augusta.
Tuesday,,s Clarence +. Wakefield as
sisted 10y Fred f., Towle. cut hauled
AMI slowed in his ice house liz cakes
of ice which was u inches thick, this
isl considered q record breaker as
hardly any of .the farmers have COM
n.anceu to cut as Yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Although the storm prevented many
from attending the Christmas sale and
supper of the Randolph NJ. T.. Ladies
Auxiliary Thursday afternoon quite
a good many attended the supper and
were well repaid for doing so. The la
dies served fine supper OF home
cooked foods. The committee in charge
consisted of Mrs. Lizzie Wyman, the
president. Mrs. Daniel Brown and Mrs.
Henry Cheney in the kitchen; Mrs
Goodwin, Mrs. Dunton and Mrs True
as mattresses with Mrs. Carlton and
Mrs. Emery in the bread and cake
room. Mrs. Mckenna presided at the
sale table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
ANsoN HOUSE BURNS.
$1,000 Damage to Residence Of J. /.
Mackiin.

Madison, Ne, Dec. I-Fire was dis
covered about 10 A. NJ. Thursday in the
upper part Of the J. L. Macklin house on
Spear hill on the Arson side of the river.
The blaze caught around the chimney.
The second story of the house was occu-
pied by Judson Macklin and family. The
lower rent was empty. Mr.. Macklin saw
cd practically all his furniture, but the
house is badly Quilted by fire and water.
The damage to the lower story is chiefly
from water. The house is valued at $500
and was insured for $1,000. The damage
is estimated at about $1,000. Heavier dam
age would have resulted but for the help
from the Arson side of the river. Hose
from the Madison wooden mill furnished
a big stream of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

The first real snow storm Of the
winter started in early Thursday fore
noon. For q time it looked as if the
snow might change to rain but short
ly after noon a decided drop in the
temperature came and accompanied
by Il high wind considerable snow
fell. The electric car traffic began
to feel the effects of the storm late
in the afternoon and from six O'Clock
on were delayed more or less. The
steam cars We're also delayed Some-
what. Most of the storekeesers We're
pleased with the fall OF snow saying
that the country trade would be en-
abled to get into the city much easier
on runners. Tie storm will mean
work later fox the ice men who will
haze to clear their fields before cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

jackson Bros. holiday stock of per-
FUMES are sure Of pleasing. if you de-
sire some for gift purposes. They
Include all the leading makes: Roger
& Cadets, Richard. Hudnuts, Colgates.
lfalmers, in beautiful fancy packages,
especially designated for holiday Civ
Ing. Also notice largely increased
stock in ladies amd gents pocket
books, toilet and manicure articles. eli
gar cases, shaving sets, cigars in
Christmas packages. "kantleek" hot
water bottles, serviceable Christmas
gift, agency at Jackson's Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
w. A. HARPER COMPANY
jewelers. EnsrAvsrs -

years of age, set the fire while playing
with matches. When the fire was dis
covered it had such a Roadway that
only a few pieces Of furniture were
saved. The hen house which IS 4. short
distance from the house, did not burn.
The buildings were insured for 500.
The barn owned by s. 3. Densmore.
Portland brick manufactures. and
used by him for his teams. was gut
ted by fire Thursday afternoon which
started from some cause unknown. The
fire was discovered by neiglibors. who
noticed smoke issuing from the build
ing and immediately the building was
a mass of flames. the more than 20 tons
of hay and other irfiamnabie materials
serving as food for the rapid progress
of the fire. When the fire department.
arrived 1t was evident TINT the build
ing was doomed, although, every .ef-
fort was made to stay the progress OF
the iiames $50 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

The Union Veterans Union has re-
Gently voted to inaugurate a move
ment 10 take the Sons of Veterans into
their order as honorary members, Civ
ing them the privilege of attending the
meetings and even allowing them to
hoid minor offices. This is a radical
movement as until this vote was pass
ed no one could join the order unless
ne mad been soldier i'm the Civil War
and had been under fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

ua ane remains Of the late Mrs. Nellie
Eas sei H. wife of the late Charles II.
higeh' formerly OF ttis city, will be
Nj, ousht hcr" from Greenfield. Mass.
a. "e Il : s''e. died "Wednesday at the home
4. "ef@Son. The funeral will be held
No the congregational CHURCH at
'''V \. Nj. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Some excitement was caused on Wa
WI street near Bridge Thursday fore
1oon When the 1890 o'clock car from
,-eNiston collded With one Of Talbot's
aueh teams. No great damage was
aO'e out the shafts of the wagon were
smashed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
The Odd Fellows; Observe
Past Gfands' Night.
Friends Of Miss Harriet N.
Wise Give Hosiery Shower.
Nv. U. will Take In Sons Of veter-
ans As Honorary Members.

Past Grands' Night was observed
by Gardiner Lodge, No. 3, 1. o. o. F.,
Thursday evening with over 100 mem
hers present in spite of the storm.
Many of the older members who have
not attended recently were present and
were gladly welcomed. The Initiatory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

t'e Gardiner bowling alleys have
zen n isl'd by w. O. Foyc and Frank
avis The latter will nave vhargc
ue "i!eAs and they will be opened
saluruay for the first time under the
new management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

jerks the candy man. is Very busy
mese Gays making his Christmas can
Yves His factory is neat and clean
"nu ms candies are all warranted pure.
~ 'Hls not 4 lot to be thankful for?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

i; Imam II. Baker of Randolph was
On. tor'iant Wednesday attending the
paa uai exhibition OF the Maine State
Witty d Pet Stock Association in
ts.os H ne had six homing pigeons en-.
can.' with these six birds Mr.. Baker
nr; INJURED three frst and; three seeand
3'Nes and a silver cup. At the exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Major John +. hanson
the Central of Georgia TAM o'iu '.'' =,
of the best known ralroau jim
the South, died at Atlanta Ca THURSDAY
of heart failure. 1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

nv Young men. one claiming Au-
b.''' '' ana the other Watarville as their
psn sS' We're taken off the blind bag
sSase OF the early morning train from
al ''ai'u Thursday. They We're hand
II 'er TO the pelice by the trainmen.
M, .outt late" in the day the young
VII 'old their story to Judge Atkins,
MO allowed them to go on probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
.aurch met Thursday afternoon with
MIS- Emma Goliath and a pleasant af-
erlopn vas passed. s y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Is deceptive disease
KIDNEY tbonsausss have it and
dou't know it. If you want
TROUBLE Good results you can
:.,.t. he using DR.. Kilmer's swamp
make ~ ~. nr.at kidney remedy. At drugg's's
:! soes @ nd dollar sizes. Sample bottle oy
,a is free also pamphlet telling You how TO n'"
out III You have kidney trouble. .r,,on N y.
b. adr.ss, DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binsna"'on' ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

"A party OF Gigttt went from Car
"ler to Lewiston Thursday evening
y, W attend the performance of THE
iankee Girl at the Empire Theatre
IN Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

hsst Of Tho merchants. win start i'll
mAEMoiday 10 keeps tire stores open
IL tpe evening Tor ting benefit of the
christmas choppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

=. Miss Villa Spear Of Limestone and
MISS Maud Wentworth of, Watervlle
are visiting relatives In this city for
several days. -@- e ,.e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

While playing With other. children in
the yard Of his homo IN Rfistos = Z IL.
Thursday. Ioselall Perry, aged y yssts.
fell intQ an open cisterps and Nas
minutes later: the chf1d xay III in
OF Manuel Rsxkx g. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Dr. K. ID. SmOns went to Madison
thursday ON & consultation. He was
accompanied BY Mrs. SimonS and lit
tie sou,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Fire at West Buckfeld Wednesday
afternoon destroyed the dwelling house
of John E. Flagg. His little son, three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
Your
,s3e4
Attention

is respectfully directed to the fact
that we have made plans for an UNI
usually large holiday business. We
have on display by far the largest
and finest collection of good things
for Men and Boys ever shown in
Gardiner. We have left nothing UNI
done to make this the best place to
get gifts fer your gentlemen relatives
and friends.
Watch for our future announce
mants and remember that gifts for
HIM had best come from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Mrs, J. II. MCcausland arrived
Thursday from Salem. Mass. to visit
relatives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Rev. j. K. Clifford went Thursday to
Palermo to attend a funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Rex. G. +. bcn Of WatrrvilIc was Il
visitor Thursday in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

tion last winter Mr. Baker also took
the same amount of prizes. .--ss..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

Noble Grand Gardiner Lodge, No.
!. .. .. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16

See bright. fresh stock of beautiful and desral
Attractions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-16
The Ideal Holiday Stock

develops in the highest degree pleasure
profit satisfaction receiving-
a Merry Christmas to ALL >%<@
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28
THATCHER ON VALUE OF GOOD
~. ROADS.
Delivers an AddrcSs at Court House-
Details Experiences in Other
States.

Jackson, Miss April 26.-Mr. Charles
W. Thatcher, of West Virginia, closed
his visit to Jackson with an address on
good roads. Mr.. Thatcher had spent about
tour days in this city as the guest of
Board of Trade, and had learned much
about road conditions in Kinds county.
His speech was devoted to the value of
good roads to the state large He spoke
of the work done at other places and be-
ieved Jackson would take the initiative
in building good roads in Mississippi. He
has travelled a great deal in the interest
of the good road movement, devotiTg his
time TO the work and spending his own
money. He enjoys the work. and has given
over the last several years of his life
to it.
Only small number of business men
greeted Mr.. Thatcher at the court house.
The weather was cold and few persons
came out, but those who heard him ap-
preciated his address, which gave them
many new ideas on the subject. What i'm
pressed his hearers most was his earnest
ness and his purpose to accomplish some
thing in Mississippi He feels that he
has sowed the seed here that will result
in good to the whole state.
Mr. Thatcher said that he was not dis
couraged by the apparent indifference
of the people of many places he visited.
He looks back at other cities and states
where he found similar conditions a few
years ago, but where, today, there are
some of the finest roads in the country
He made special reference to Birmingham
k,1f tod e
leader in the movement of good roads in
Alabama and Jefferson county, in which
Birmingham is located, has some of the
finest roads in the United States
Mr.. Thatcher said there was no reason
why every state and every county should
not have good roads. He regards them
as one of the most valuable assets any
state can have, and an essential to COM
mercial and agricultural prosperity. He
said most property owners regarded a tax
to build roads as that much thrown away,
while it was, in reality, one of the best
investments man could make. He said
people were always slow to take hold of
great improvements, and was sure that
when they realized the enormous benefit
to every one, the people of Mississippi
would take up the good roads question
and develop a system of public highways
second to none in the country.
He said that one idea he had to contro-
vert was that Mississippi did not have
material to build roads, He called at
tention to large gravel beds and stone
and mari deposits he had discovered in
travelling through the state. These he
considers the finest road material in the
world. A road that will last for cen
turtles car be built from these, and we re-
gard it only a question of time till Mis-
sissippi will utilize the advantages she
has over other states in this respect.
Mr.. Thatcher's speech was along prac-
teal lines. He did not theorize, as he did
not consider this necessary. His own ex-
pcrience has been such that he could tell
of practical results, and results are what
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28
SENATOR PERCY AND THE PRICE
OF COTTON.

Yesterday Senator Leroy Percy of Mis-
sissippi made his maiden speech in the
United States Senate, and made an i'm
preston which a new senator seldom
makes on the occasion of first effort
1t has been an unwritten law in the upper
house of congress that new members should
keep in the background during the first
year or two of their incumbency unless
something should arise which is of special
and particular interest to their immediate
constituents. Senator Percy had such an
opportunity, and he took advantage of it
with good taste and effect
The Lodge resolution providing for an
investigation OF the high cost of living
and its relation to combinations and pools
in restraint of trade was under discussion,
and Senator Percy seized the opportunity
to sharply criticise the Department of
Justice for endeavoring at the instigatlon
Of the cotton bears to prevent the success
of the men who have sought to advance
the price of cotton to something like
its legitimate value, thus enabling the pro-
ducers to realize fair profit on their cot
ton for the first time in years.
Senator Percy called attention to the
fact that the New York bear operators
have for years successfully depressed the
value of cotton by their operations, to the
great detriment of the cotton producers of
the south, yet the Department of Justice,
as the representative of the government
has never Stirred a hand to interpose any
objection. Now, however, that these same
bears have sold Gotten which they are
unable to deliver, the government suddenly
drags the so-called bull clique, who have
really bought the cotton which the cas-
tern bears have sold, because they be-
lieved it cheap, before the New York
grand jury on the charge that in seeking
to enforce the delivery of the cotton sold
to them they have entered into combi-
nation in restraint of trade.
Mr.. Percy is entirely right The farmers
of the south have been often hurt by the
operations of the New York bears, aided
and abetted by the spinners, yet the govern
ment has taken no action, but now that men
interested in thesouth ave taken advan
tage of a short crop and the great demand
for cotton to purchase large amounts of
that product, which the bears imprudently
sold to depress prices, these men are to be
called to account for doing something that
has benefited hundreds of thousands of
southern farmers and has done harm to
none but those who endeavored to force the
sale of this seasons cotton crop at a, price
below its true value IF any combination
in restraint of trade has existed, 1t has
been on the side of those who sought by
purely speculative means to compel the pro
ducers to sell their staple for less than it.
was worth. In exposing the ex-parte action
Of the Department of Justice : Senator
Percy has performed meritofious and
highly valuable service, which the ientires
south should observation-disclosures Il '2'71
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28

1t seems that your Uncle Sam is like
all the rest, quite independent and sassy
until he wants your help, says the Sedg-
wick Paragraph. Then his tune changes
For years the government has been taking
an occasional swipe at the newspapers
charging them with responsibility for the
postal deficit, threatening to increase pos
tai rates, printing envelopes free, EXERCISING
supervision of the subscription list and
in many other ways heaving bricks at the
press Yet now that the census is to be
taken and much publicity is needed the
government feels the need of newspaper
aid and does not hesitate to ask for it,
not as the usual advertiser does, by Of
fering to pay the established rate, no
indeed. For months every newspaper
in the land, has been flooded with litera-
ture about census, matters, with the request
that the date be given publicity, pro-
vided always that no expense be charged
to the department for same. Newspaper
publicity is a fine thing and newspapers
are of great yalue-when. you want to
use them, especially so if service is free.
1T really looks as though the newspaper
man was considered the governments goat.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


@. c. Sprague to w. B. Collier,
100 acres, section 20, a, east. . ST. 90
Leila Berry to 6. c. Sprague, 100
acres, section 70, A, 3 east. !. 10 90
q. w. White, CON-, to S. ]. Hit,
Is acres, sec. SO, S, S.. :. 49,. COS 90
]. E. Martin to V. d. and w. v.
Loveless, stable and lot in Bran
don ......s.... -. 1900 90
R. F. Grimes and wife to w. c.
Taylor, certain lot in town of Pc
ahatchie-considerat 1000 90
Alfred Gill and wife to Alice B.
Mize and John L. Mize, 10 acres
Rocll Lumber Co., to E. c. Roach,
contract for timbers, 1r3 acres
land, section 81, and 6, B.. . 10 90
]. H. Whitfield, ct al, to r. H.
Hudnall,a.l interest in the estate of
E. F. Hudnall-considerat 100 90
S. S. Rhodes to J. L. Tanner, 100
acres, section IT, 6, S.. 2,4oo 90
d. L. Stevens and wife to r. P.
Womack 28 IL acres section 81,
8, east. :. :. :. . 100 90
J. r. Womack to M. V. Stevens,
certain lands in section 81, 3, S. 200 90
Carter Turner to J. E. Moore, GER
tain lands in Pelahatchie. :. :. as 90
w. B. Allen, to Drew Fields acres,
section "a, 7, east. IS 90
w. B. Collier, executor to Della
Hatcher, 80 acres, section 8, 8,
S..
T. L. Ross and wife to A. c. Ross,
400 acres, section Is, 8, g.. :. 1000 &C
Samantha Mize to G. c. Mize, SO
acres, section 81, 3, S.. -. 325 90
c. w. Polk and wife to Mrs. Sa-
mantha Mize, certain land in sec.
I6, 8, S, love and affection
]. ]. Mize to Samantha Mize, SO
acres section 81, 8, 5 east :. us oc
J. E. Williams, administrator of es-
tate of ]. A. Williams, deceased,
John Williams,et al, to J. L. Good
man, ~ acres, section 81, 6, east 10000
]. 7. Gray and wife to Edna Gray,
IS acres, section IS, S, S, east. 200 90
T. M. Martin and wife to Mrs. E.
C. Melvin, certain lands in town
of Pelahatchie :. :. :. :.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28

Good schools good churches and good
roads are a grand thing to have in a
community In order to have these things
people must be educated to take pride
in all these. Your home paper can and
will do more to encourage all of these
things than any other agency The school
children read with pleasure the home
happenings, ard as they grow up become
interested and make useful citizens. Give
the children the home paper to read. 1t
costs you but trifle.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28

The Progressive Farmer and Gazette
StarkvilIe, Miss, offers $1,000 in prize:
to southern boys under 19 who make the
biggest corn yield on an acre this year
These prizes are offered by the publish
,ers of the Progressive Farmer and Ga
zctte, and partly by its advertisers, and
range all the way from gold medals ard
two-horse wagons to Berkshire pigs and
Jersey calves. These offers are open tc
boys in all parts of the south.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-04-28

The torpedo destroyer John Mayrant,
the third of the FIVE vessels of its type
constructed, or in course of construction,
at the cramp shipyards, was launched at
Philadelphia Saturday afternoon The
new destroyer was christened by Miss
NoFvelle Adams, of Jackson, Miss :, great
granddaughter of John Mayrant,
who as midshipman, was with John Paul
Jones and distinguished himself in the
historic battle between the Bonhomme Rich
ard and the Separis. Several Mississippi
state officials were in the christening party.
The John Mayrant will have battery
of FIVE 14-pourd semi-automatic guns
of so caliber in length; three. As c.. M
deck torpedo tubes and two small auto
matte guns.