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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13
DUAL LIFE.
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able, and then would make his escape

liable, and then would make his escape
as he came.
Reports of such crimes reached the
| police with startling regularity ana
Spencer. home in his own chair ny
| s o'clock every evening, read the ae-
| counts OF the wave of crime with as
much indignation as any other law
abiding citizen.
| On the night of March 81, 1910, Miss
Blackstone, the murdered school teach
err. was visiting at the home OF MISS
Harriet Dow, when a man entered the
house early I'm the evening and shot both
women Miss Blackstone was killed. but
Miss Dow was but slightly injured. AfteE
the police had exhausted every effort to
run down the murderer and had about
lost hope. locket which had been found
in the yard of one of the houses visited
some months before was turned over to
them
The loeket bore the initials b. G S"
and by coincidence the only name in
the Springfield directory with those in
itials was Bertram G. Spencer. Pictures
in the locket were identified as of his
wife and relative. and with that infor-
nation. Spencer was arrested. lie ad-
mitted the police say. every crime laid
at his door and told the remarkable story
of his dual personality which shocked
the community.
Justice John c. Crosby will preside at
the trial that will open, tomorrow, and
of such Importance is it considered mat
Attorney General James II. Swift Will
take an active part in the proceedings.
Two hundred ami thirty-six talesmen
have been summoned and from these Il
jury will be chosen This may prove to
be longer task than usuaI. for it is
understood that the defence will ehal5.
lenge many. especially residents of
Springfield because of the feeling which
has existed against Spencer.
The big fight will be on the question
of the mans sanity and both sides have
engaged some of the most noted alien
lists in the country In order that not "a
word uttered in court may be lost the
testimony will be taken down on phono-
graphs rather than by the ordinary
stenographic methods.
Since his arrest soon after the murder.
Spencer has been confined much of tho
time. at the state farm at Bridgewater,
where he was under the observation CT
several experts on insanity and their
reports will figure largely in the trial
which will open, tomorrow.
In some quarters. the defeat of Dis.
trict Attorney Robert 5. Taft when 4
candidate for recollection is laid at the
door of Spencer, for Taft agreed to the
confinement at Bridgewater when the
case was first called for trial in Septem-
Der. 1910. The action was far from pleas
ing to many citizens. who, indignant at
the atrocious crime, declared that the
man should have been tried forthwith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13
GALE AT PORTLAND.
Vessels Suffer Minor Damage and
Trees and Signs Go Down.

Portland. Me. Nov, IA high gale
prevailed here. this afternoon and
evening, with some damage to ship
ping. The Mary T. Palmer lost her
anchor and chain while at anchor in
the harbor and the fisherman Lechin-
var lost her jumbo sail and the Ida
Lewis was twice nearly driven into "a
pier while trying to anchor on the
Cape side of the harbor. The two
master Mary Weaver. which set sail
for Lubec, sprang a leak and had to
be towed back. She will be repaired
before proceeding IN the city few
signs and trees were blown down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13
Run Down and
Killed by Auto,

Wilmington. Mass, Nov. 12.-Mrs.
Ruth Kittredge. 72 years, of Tewks-
injury, who was struck, last night, by
an automobile containing three young
men, believed to be returning to Lowell
from the Harvard Carlisle football
game, died of her injuries, today.
The police latef arrested James
Horsfall of Lowell for having caused
the woman's death. Chief of Police
Swain declared that Horsfall was the
owner of the car. He was admitted to
bail in $4,000 at Lowell and will ap-
pear in the Woburn court, this morn
ing.
The other two occupants of the car
were known, the chief declared, but
he would not give their names. Mrs.
Kittredge was standing in the road on
Buffers row. beside an automobile in
which she had been riding, and which
had broken down when she was struck
by the second automobile. the APP
proach of which had been unnotlced
Although the unknown automobile was
thrown into a ditch. the occupants
succeeded in righting it and making
their escape without disclosing theiI
identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13
WILD TORNADO.
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icy pavementss shipping damage.
Central Illinois: Three or more per
sons dead and score injured in
storms at Easton. Virginia, Peoria and
other places: s1,000.000 property dam
age.
Iowa: Three men frozen at Ottum-
wa; much suffering from cold
North Dakota: One man frozen al
Grand Forks.
Omaha: One man dead in cold.
Indiana; Whole state swept by biz
zard sl.o0oo00 damage by wind.
Ohio: Much damage and suffering
caused by cold, wind and snow
Michigan: Storm damage at several
places from wind and sleet
Kentucky: Widespread damage by
wind: unusually cold.
Alabama: One man killed by wind
near Montgomery.
Gulf coast: Unusually severe wealth
er; much suffering.
GAINESVILLE. Wis, Nov 12.-Splintered
timbers. broken furniture, crumbled
| rock and plaster. scattered farm pro-
duce and farm animals littering the
| ground in an area quarter of a mile
wide and 20 miles long indicated the
| tremendous force with which southern
| Wisconsin's worst tornado swept d
I path. Yesterday through Rock coun.
ty Eight persons were killed by ii anC
many more were injured and damage
was wrought to the extent of nearl!
81, 100000
OF the injured, one, Albert Schmidt
Ii years old, living near Hanover. viii
die His father and two sisters ar,
dead. At least one more may die.
| Wire service was demoralized, las
night. and it was not until today tina
details of the catastrophe were oh
tanned. steady rain added to tn,
confusion, Saturday night and mad,
identification of the dead difficult.
Saturday night, the thermomete
| dropped nearly to zero and it was
| fearful night for grief-stricken survi
vors. many being left without roo
| over their heads.
The cyclone originated in the vicir
| ity Of Orfordyille, II miles southwes
| of GAINESVILLE, travelled northeast sex
! eral miles and then turned TO the cas-
! The greatest damage was done nea
the point of origin and at Milton. I'll
cyclone lasted only few minutes.
though it occurred about the midd
of the afternoon. it was dark as nigh
The binding downpour made tn
search for the dead and dying tel
rible task.
Of the Schmidt family. who live
three quarters of mile east of Han
over, there is only one survivor. He
Albert Schmidt, the boy Physician
say he cannot recover. Alice Schmio
and her younger sister were in To
house. They were blown across th
road, the house being demolished owe
their heads Their necks were broke
and their skulls fractured and it re
quired two men to pull their hall
buried bodies from the ground.
Anto Schmidt, the father and
4 tramp were in the barn. The tram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

William Barnes, Jr., chairman of the
New York Republican State commit
tee, must produce the books of the
Journal Co. of Albany, of which he is
president before the Senate commit
tee, which is investigating Albany
city and county affairs, and must an
swer certain questions concerning his
acquisition of stock in the ]. B. Lyon
Co. within eight days, according to a
decision by Supreme Court Justice Jo-
seph A. kellogg of Glens Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

The widespread prevalence OF
smallpox in the Pawtucket valley.
Rhode Island, resulted. Sunday, in the
closing of five churches in the villages
of Quidnick, Anthony and Washing
ton, lying within che towns of Govern
try and Warwick. Five schools in
Coventry win be closed, tomorrow.
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RICHESON.
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been organized as to the naming of
counsel, and II is believed that the court.
tomorrow, will designate Former State
Senator William A. Morse to conduct
the defence. Attorney John l.. Lee,
Lynchburg, Va. who has been retained
by Mr.. Richeson's father, will act with
ex-senator Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

into the ministry he married another
woman. who died several years ago.
Some time later the preacher accident
ally met Miss Warner. and the inter-
rupted courtship of Is years before
was resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

The Ladies' Social Union of the First
Baptist church will meet, Thursday af-
ternoon, in the vestry for special work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

The Whist parties of the Masonic Club
for the winter will start, Monday even
ing when a pleasant time is anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Tbe Ladies' Circle of the Winsiow Con-
church VIII serve chicken
pie supper, Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Chicago, Noy. 12.-Seyen men are
reported missing. tonight, as Il result
OF last nights storm on Lake Michi-
gan. They left Chicago. Saturday
morning. for a fishing trip in gaso-
linz launch and are believed to have
lost their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Carl Green, athletic instructor ut
Kent.s hin seminary, passed Sunday
with relatives in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

II. G. Nye of Lewiston was the
guest, Saturday and Sunday. of rela-
tives and friends IN Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Two worlds records. It is claimed,
We're broken at the motorcycle meet.
Sunday. ut Oakland. Cal Joseph VOL
ters covered five miles in az and 10
miles in 65S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13
WATERVILLE.

Il. A. Harlow of Portland was tue
guest. Sunday, of Waterviiie irienus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Waterville Council, Is. Z" VIII hoio It's
regular meeting in the nall MONDAY
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

\. II. Barrows attended the Princeton
Dartmouth game at Princeton SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Boston, Nov. 12.-The first blast of
winter struck Boston. tonight, at the
close of an Indian summer day, the
warning of the approach of the West
ern storm coming in the form of a
heavy rain, early in the evening, ac-
companied by a drop of from 20 to 30
| degrees in the mercury. The wind
| blew from 30 to 40 miles an hour and
caused considerable damage about the
city On Washington street in the
heart of the city. several plate glass
windows We're blown in, damaging de-
partment store window displays.
Storm warnings were hoisted at the
Gather bureau.
Sewers were unable to carry off the
heavy fall of water on the harbor side
iof the city for several hours during
the storm and as result there was
/ much flooding of cellars in the whole
sale district from which considerable
damage is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Springfield, Ills, Nov. 1.-Two We're
killed and several seriously injured by
a storm which struck eastern Him
ois, last night, tearing away telegraph
and telephone wires and leaving the
city isolated until tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

New Orleans, Nov. 12.-The Southwest
ern cotton belt is experiencing the cold
est weather for this season of the yea1
in many years. Meagre reports show
that the wind blew at the rate of 40 to
20 miles an hour and brought sudden
drops of from 20 to 60 degrees in tenn
perature Still colder weather, with con
tinued strong winds, is torecasted for to
night and early tomorrow. In the sugar
and trucking region of Texas and Louisi-
ana temperatures are scheduled to drop
from four to eight degrees below freez-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Pensacola. Fla, Nov. 12.-Pensacoa
and western Florida were visited by It
cold nor-wester, this morning. and it is
believed there has been considerable
damage on the islands and along the
coast The wind blew at the rate of APP
proximately 20 miles an hour and drop
of 20 degrees in temperature occurred
within a few minutes Frost is predicted
the section. tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-13

Maiden. Mass. Nov. 12.-Serious
damage resulted from a severe wind
and rain storm which struck Maiden
late today. Many wires We're blown
down and Thomas Demase of Davis
street had narrow escape when his
horse stepped on live wire and was
killed. The electric light company has
its full force of men out patrolling the
streets in automobiles looking for fall
en- wires.
Early, this evening, the heavy rain
started and before midnight the mer-
curry had dropped many degrees.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
LICK CREEK

There was church at Marys Chap,
ell last Sunday by Bro Copley,
Miss Gypsie Thompson was call.
ing on Miss Dockie See Sunday.
George Jones was calling OIL
friends last Sunday.
Miss Geneva Thompson was
calling on Misses Dora and Mamie
Wilson last Sunday.
Hiram Layne was calling at Dad.
dy Hoibrook's Sunday.
Mss Gypsie Thompson will be,
gin 4 subscription school at Low
er Lick creek, January 80.
MOrda Wilson, Hiram Layne
James Hardwick, Lawrence Akers
and George Thompson we're calling
at Matthew Lemaster's Saturday
night.
George Layue was calling on
friends Sunday.
Arley Kelley was calling on Mr.,
Chas Wilson Sunday.
Oliver Hardwick and J. L. Waugh
an were visiting at Hi Mead's Sun
day ....
Lead Wilson visited Nick Wilson
Sunday.
Quite a crowd visited Miss Sue
Pig6 recently.
Miss Neva Miller was visiting her
grGntfather Miller Sunday.
sam Simpson was visiting home
folks Sunday.
arthur Childers visited Mrs. John
Wilson Sunday.
IeIix See visited VIII Shannon
Sunday.
,%aham Chapman was visiting
friends Sunday.
Mart See was calling on friends
Sunday.
Hemy Isaac was visiting sam
Fletcher Sunday. a
John Cartmel was calling on Miss
IIi.ry Ellen See Sunday.
John Wilson visited Mart Isaac
Sunday.
Mics Ora Isaac was visiting Miss
Bessie Shannon Sunday.
Miss Yirgie Shannon was visit
ing Mrs. Chas. Wilson recently.
Fred See was calling on Dave
See Sunday.
Miss Eva Miller was visiting Mrs,
Puss See Sunday
Ed Castle was calling on Mordeca
Wilson Sunday.
Joan Ratcliff was at win Shan
mons Saturday. Ginger cake.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Tom Miller, one of our leading
citizens is moving TO LawrenCe-co.
Ohio. He win be very much missed,
but he thinks that the Buckeye
State has greater attractions, His
son-in-law, Willard Queen, has also
moved TO Ohio.
iona Holbrook, of Cat is very
low with stomach trouble.
Dr. J. f. Triplett of Needmore
made a business trip to Maysyille,
Ky. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. L, Wright have
returned from their bridal tour and
are now occupying the old home
stead at Needmore.
1t is reported that Geo. Fraley
has alienated the affections of
one Arch Murphy and J, X Woods
threatens a damage suit Mr., Muir
phey will occupy the William Hunt
err property on the left hand fork
of NeedmUre.
Moscoe Wells. after an absence
OF several weeks in the mountains
Of West Va, has returned and says
that kentucky is good enough for
him If he is alone.
Austin Howell is out in favor Of
woman suffrage and has been for
nearly a week, He says that a
good dish washer is better than a
poor corn hoer any time. All re-
ported doing we'll ...
1t is reported that NJ. f. Jor-
dan has been acting very strangely
late and his friends fear that he
is demented.
1t is reported that James S.
Jordan will move to Cincinnati, O.,
in the near future
Dee Savage moved into the. house
vacated by Bin Queen.
Milton Brumfield bought Willard
Queens farm and has moved to It.
Big Bob Davis has moved to Ed
Gillams farm. "
The roads here were never in
better shape, as the people now
can travel in boats as the mud is
thin enough for any kind OF boats
The kind in use now are the old
fashioned flat boat, but it is thought
that lobe Hartman will have some
new up to date ones within a very
short time which will very much IA
cilitate transportation and COM
merce. ... Old Jucklens
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

prosperous but we remember also that
many wicked nations and Ubiquitous Gus
toms have prospered and are prospecting
today. Prosperity. therefore, is not al
ways sign Of Divine favor, To Jehosh-
aphat and his kingdom, however. prosper
fly was sign Of favor because Judah
still represented Gods chosen nation in a
special manner. According TO Gods Gov
enant with them they would be blessed
in proportion as they maintained their
loyalty to their agreement-their loyalty
to God.
But this promise or Covenant was not
made with mankind in general, but mere
ly with the one nation of Israel, which, at
the time Of our study, was specially rep
resented by the Kingdom Of Judah II We
would see that Righteousness does not al
ways bring peace and worldly prosperity,
we have only TO look at the Master him
self and at his most faithful followers to
see the contrary. Moreover this is the
Masters assurance to his followers in
the world We shall have tTibulation but
in me we shall have peace"
But when Messiah's reign shall begin,
all this will be changed and every wrong
act and word and thought will receive
prompt punishment, and every good eff
fort win be rewarded and encouraged
Thus the Scriptures declare. when the
judgments righteous dealings) Of the
Lord are abroad in the EARTH the inhab-
itants Of the world viii learn righteous
ness" The blessed opportunities Of that
time will belong to all mankind except the
Church. The specially called class Of this
Age have the special blessing OF hearing
ears and understanding hearts and a call
TO the heavenly portion-the High Call
Ing ....
Thus, my dear readers, we see that our
trials and difficulties, rightly appreciated
and accepted, are blessings for us, be-
cause they thus work out for us far
more exceeding and eternal weight Of
glory-than the world will receive. The
highest rewards for the world win be res
tltutlonary, earthly-to attain perfect
manhood. Thus we see Gods provision
IN Christ to be eternal human life Tor
mankind In general, and eternal life on
the spirit plane for the elect Church, and
eternal death for those who. after expe-
T1encing to the fun Divine mercy and op-
portunity, shall sin wilfully,
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rlage between his son and the daughter
OF Ahab and Jezebel No doubt he con
sldered this wise method of ultimately
N-uniting the two klngdoms-but II was
worldly wisdom--fO0lishness contrary 70
the wisdom from above. The Lords dis
approval Of Jehoshaphats fellowship with
Ahab was indicated The Prophet was
sent to him. saying. "Shouldst thou help
the ungodly and love them that hate the
Lord7 Therefore wrath is upon thee
from before the Lord"--2 Chron. 1872
Our Golden Text refers to the Kingdom
TO which spiritual Iaranlites are now In
uted. To seek II means to seek place
with the Redeemer in the glory and pow
err OF his coming Kingdom. Those who
seek II may apparently lose IN temporal
advantages. but by faith they recognize
that all things, even trials difficulties
and prlvations are working together for
good TO their spiritual advantage. prepar-
Ing them for the Kingdom.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Chamber1ain's Cough Remedy is
not a common, everyday cough mix
ture. 1t is a meritorIous remedy for
all the troublesome and dangerous
complications resulting from cold
in the head, throat, chest or lungs.
Sold by A. NJ. Hughes Druggist, and
Louisa Drug Store Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy new
er disappoints those who use it for
obstinate coughs colds AMI lrlita-
tons Of the throat and lungs. It
stands unriyalled as remedy for all
th;cat and lung diseases Sold by
A. NJ. Hughes, Druggist, and Louisa
rug Store Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Ahab, king Of Is
rael. There is a
lesson here for all
OF Gods people.
Be not uneQually
Ike d together
with unbelievers"
neither by mar
riage ties nor by
business partner
ships and close
friendships. what
communion h n I h
light with dark
ness2'-2 Cor. GA
is.
Ahab made war
and invited Je-
hoshaphat to go
with him. 1t was
expected to be an
easy conquest, but
the Lords bless
Ing was not with
1t, as Jehoshaphat
later learned, cs-
Gaping barely with
his life. But his
stin earlier mis-
take was I'm ar
Vnnmtnr n panF
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

sought Judah's IA
vor and for 1t paid
tribute and pres
ents until Jehosh
aphat's kingdom
was very prosper
Gus. Thus fidelity
to the Lord was re-
warded with pros
perity. If. some
from this are try
ing to, draw the
lesson that all
prosperous persons
and nations are
honorable, right
eous and in Divine
fellowship they
surely err. Those
also err who claim
that adversely,
poverty, sickness
are sure evidences
of Divine disfavor
and a sinful life.
Not only should
we remember that
the bad kings, ON
ri and Ahab. were
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

To have your watch properly re-
paired take It to Mr.. Rolllngs, at
ConIey's store. He is an expert
matchmaker.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

There should live in the depths
of every human heart one warm
and sunny spot where nestle the
images Of early love and the sweet
remembrance of childhood home.
The memory of those first impress
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

i Like others this king. no doubt. made
many mistakes blundcrs, but his most
important mistake was IN afiliating with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

sions made upon the baby's mind
aud heart viii live forever. Oh, how
fleetIng are days Of childhood. Dear
mothers, shall you permit yourselves
to be so numbered about much sery
Ing" that the rich garden Of your
child'g soul VIII lie neglected with
foul weeds choking out all worthy
and beautiful growth?
Gu. political speakers appeal on.
" to partisan feelings and your pock
etboOk. You never hear them US
ing their eloquence in a honest en-
deayor TO better our homes which
are the foundation stones upon
which rest all our laws and lustltu-
tons. both state and national When
the homes are right the entire
country will be right. The questions
that effect the morals and purity
of our homes are the real and vital
questions. The voters who 80 out
from moral, pure homes viii place
moral and pure men in office. who
win give us honest and pure rail
road and tariff regulations All we
need is moral and pure homes so
as to supply US with majority
OF tho voters.
The home that possesses a cheer
ful wife and mother is not only a
veritable haven OF rest but the safe
harbor whose beacon light will guide
her bread winners safely past all
rocks and shoals with unlailing GER
talnty The woman whose cheerful
spirit can take that brave attitude
toward life" that enables her to
bear cOurageOusly the Inevitable bur
dens Of her Hfe's environment, that
strengthens her determination no.
10 fret or worry those who, for her
sake, are fighting the hard battles
in the world, has reached that al
ltude that proclaims her price above
rubies; and her influence and OK
ample are not felt only within the
limits Of four walls she has made
the unassailablc bulwark Of state
aud society, a happy home, but
reach to those she knows not Of.
II Is the person rather than the
occupation that adds dignity to
labor. There are those who can
beauty the most mental occupa-
ton or service and there are ouI,ls
who can degrade the most honora-
BILE calling