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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-25

Court at Halifax Monday with
Judge Cline presiding. This is a
two weeks term and the first three
DAYS will be devoted to the trial OF
criminal cases. After which the
civil docket will be taken up. The
calendar of these cases will be found
in another column.
Mr.. H. B. Jones, who has been
with the Scotland Neck Furniture
Co., the past several months, has
changed to the Hardy Hardware Co..
The Hardware Hustlers. Mr.. Jones
has had several years experience II
the hardware business and appear:
at home in a hardware store.
Mr.. Harry Lee Mcdowell has re
signed his position with the Hard!
Hardware Co., and accepted a pc
sition with the Cotton Oil and Gin
ming Co.. and will study the cottor
seed oil business. The public gener
ally will miss his familiar fac
around the hardware store, and viii
be pleased to know that he has no
left town, but can be found at tn
oil mill ready to serve the public i
that same pleasant and accommods
ting manner. We wish him well l
his new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
BOUND over.
Norton Held for Assault
Upon Old Man.
James T0dus Fined for Steal
ing Oars from Boat.
Two Cases Of Inioxication Before
The Municipal Court.

Warren H. Norton, Spanish War
veteran, and member of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home was arraigned,
al 10 A. NJ. Tuesday, in the municipal
court before Judge Lancaster. The
charge against him was assault and
battery on Albert l.. Thompson a
Civil War veteran. who was also an
inmate of the Soldiers Home. Dep
uty Sheriff Dfren CfGate was the
complainant IN this case.
Charles McCuIlock, George II,
rrooks ana Charles H Edgecomb, all
Civil War veterans, testified that
, nolnpson was always quarrelsome
and very talkative. when he was
drinking but that he was so old and
feeble that he could not harm any
body.
nenry X. Stinson, the physician
who cared for MIR. Thompson's bruises
at the Home hospital testified that
he found him in a very bad condi-
ton, with both bones of one arm
broken, one ear torn considerably, and
his face badly lacerated Mr.. Thomp-
son was not able To be present at the
hearing and is confined To the hos
pital
Warren H. Norton, the respondent,
took the stand on his own behalf. and
testified, that he had met Thompson,
Sunday. in a pasture near the Home.
and that both of them had been
drinking some He said tnat they
started TO walk along together. but
had. gone only short ways before
Thompson pulled a pint bottle of Ii
quor out Of his pocket, asking the
witness to drink with him. Norton
said that because he refused to drink.
Thompson took the cane which he
had in his hand and struck him in
the face and that he then jumped
upon the old man and threw him
down before he could do any more
injury He said that they fell hard
/ onto some rocks, and that it was the
fall that injured Thompson. Witness
denied having struck the old man
and said that after he saw how bad
~ he was injured by the fall he went
to the guard house, and notified some
I}of the officers of the condition Thomp-
son was in,
The respondent was bound over un
der $500 bonds To the September term
of the superior court. He was unable
to furnish the required bail, and was
sent to Jail.
James Todus was sentenced to pay
fine of 81. in case in which he
was charged with stealing oars from
boat of Philippe Thibault. The
complainant testified that he had
been continually losing oars from his
boat, and that one of his neighbors
had told him that Todus had one of
his oars.
The respondent didsnot deny the
fact that he had one of Thihaults
oars in his possession, but said that
it was a mistake on his part, and
that he did not steal it.
Peter Romeo was sent to jail Tor
80 days for intoxication. He was
given his choice between the jan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
The Wolman Cases.

The jury came in at 10.45 and report
ed verdict OF guilty in the case OF
Meyer Woman, who was tried, Mon
cay, upon the charge of obstructing an
officer, during a raid. April .. at % L.
Maple street, WaterVille. Wolman was
sentenced to pay a fine OF S160 and
costs of $25, or serve two months in,
Jail Through his counsel, Fred W.
Clair an appeal was taken and he was
placed under $500 bonds to await the
decision of the law court.
The nuisance indictment against
Never Wolman was dismissed at the
request of the county attorney. The
nuisance indictments against Frank
and Joseph Welman We're filed upon
payment of costs and the giving by
the Wolmans of bond to keep out oil
the business of liquor selling for TWO
years Judge Beane warned the re-
spondents that if they came, into court
again upon charges of liquor selling,
not based upon past events. these
cases would be brought up and a Jail
sentence given in each of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
ON SINGLE Count
Former State Treasurer
Makes Plea Of No|o.
Is Ordered TO Forfeit S1O25
To the State Of Maine.
Court States That Transaction Is
Not in Nature Of Crime.

The case of State VS.. Pascal p. Gill
more of Bucksport, in which the orig
inal Indictment alleged that the for
mer treasurer of State drew from the
treasury certain moneys belonging to
the State, putting checks in their
place, amounting in the aggregate to
$l0,57 came to a sudden ending
Tuesday morning, in the Kennebec
county superior court.
The respondent, through his counsel.
Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath, pleaded nolo
contendere to the second count in the
Indictment, after the allegation in
that court, which intimated any Grim
inal use of the money was stricken
out. This count charged that the
former treasurer of State, Feb. 10.
1909, withdrew from the State treas
ury the sum Of SI425. The attorney
general agreed to the mol pressing of
the other charges and the court or
dered Mr.. Gilmore to forfeit to the
State. s1025.
When the case was called for sent
ence Judge Beane said that the trans
actions were not in the nature of 4
crime and there was no reason for
placing Mr. Gilmore in a prisoners
BeX.> The courts order was in
accordance with the statute that
he pay the forfeiture of $1025 to the
state. instead of the total sum of
S10,575. named in the original indict-
mert. The court appeared to be con-
WINGED that there was no moral stain
on Mr.. Gilmore and that there was
nothing in the proceedings to affect
Mr.. Gilmore's character or MORAL
standing as business man.
Attorney General Pattangall, in the
course Of the proceedings, said that
the State thought it unjust to i'm
pose the forfeiture of the entire sums
named in the indictment and for that
reason he was willing to have the
other charges mol pressed. Attorney
Heath said that the position of the
attorney general was Very high mind
ed and that he had only done what
was required under the statutes.
Section IS of Chapter , of the Re-
visad Statutes provides that when the
attorney general receives satisfactory
informant that treasurer of State
has violated any provision of the sec
ton, which declares that the treas
urer of State shall not loan or use
in his own business. or for his own
benefit any money belonging to the
State. or permit any other person to
do il unless authorized by law, he
shall cause him to be indicted there
| for and shall prosecute such indict-
| ment to final judgment. The statute
also provides hat the trea surer thus
offending shall forfeit sum equal
| Ia the amount used in the ways for
| hidden by the statute. the same 10 be
recovered by Indictment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
TO HOLD BANQUET.
Men OF Augusta to Meet at Augusta
House Thursday Evening to Outline
Local Anti Tuberculosis Campaign.

To bring to public attention the Sc
rious local conditions in regard To tu-
berculosis and to plan some line OF or
sanized attack on the plague, the men
of Augusta win hold a public banquet
at ia tomorrow Thursday evening
at the augusta House
Members OF various mems clubs and
ORGANIZATIONS will cooperate To make
tbe meeting a success, and as the queS-
ton is one of broad public interest, II
is to be hoped that many puplle spii
tied men will plan to attend II posi-
BILE
Hon. Geo. L. Maeomber Will preside.
DR.. Estes Nichols, Director oil the
Maine Sanatorium, who is an expert
on the disease, will give an address
illustrated by stereopticon views, anu
Dr. A. A. Downs of Fairfield, Name
will explain the methods employed by
communities to fight the plague.
The citizens of Gardiner have al
readv established an association which
will he repre- scented by Henry Nch-
ards who will state what that assoeia-
tion would like 10 accomplish with Au-
gusta.
ANY who have not as vet signifled
to the committee their intention OF at
fencing. should notify Charles l. rem,
rev of the banquet committee by car"
not later than tonight If they desire
\ place reserved for them. me price
of she banquet will be sloo per plate
The other members of the committee
are Lewis A. Burleigh, Thomas D.
Lynch, Ami Cassavant. Charles Il. Ely
A. T.. Rose, Stanley S. Patten. X. ii.
conant. Henry T. Elmore and Norman
pa cSptt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Open Letter
To Over a Million Owners o
Hyomei Inhalers.

Because of the enormous sales of HY-
OMEI during the present year, we deem
it advisable to publish TINS letter.
HYOMEI has cured more cases of ca
tarrh tacute, chronic, mild and stub
born than all the catarrh specialists IN
America
But in order to get the best and quick
est results the directions should be
closely followed
Change the gauze in the inhaler every
week. or, better still, every four days
remove both shoppers from inhaler be-
fore using.
Never mind how strongly of HYOMET
the inhaler smells, TO get actual benefit
10 drops of HYOMEI should be poured
into the inhaler three times a day A
less amount won't destroy the germs.
Read the directions carefully and if
you are afflicted with a stubborn case Of
catarrh use the vapor treatment as
directed.
Remember that the little hard rubber
inhaler will last lifetime and that an
extra bottle of HYOMEI and a generous
supply of gauze can be obtained for on
ly 80 cents.
A complete HYOMEI outfit including
inhaler costs $l.00 at Bowditch, Webster
& Co.'S, and dealers everywhere. Money
back ii not satisfied when YOU use HYO-
MEL for catarrh, catarrhal deafness,
coughs, colds and Group.
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville by
the Dorr Drug Co, and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
CHILD WAS SICKLY
Mother Says, ~ Think Vinol Saved
Her Life"

Parents are wise in trying to break
up ehildren's coughs quickly, but they
are not always as wise as this mother
in the means they adopt.
Mrs. Willis Van Inwegen Of Bloom
ingburg, n. Y, says MY small girl
had bronchitis all winter till the
doctor said it was chronic and We
were afraid we should lose her
commenced giving her eVinol three
times a day and now she is growing
fine. think Ninol saved her life"
Children like to take our delicious
tonic Ninol, because it is pleasant
And it is much better for them than
So called cough medicines" for they
have no strengthening power. while
Vinol builds up the body and makes
the blood rich. Give Vinol to your
delicate rundown children tand take
it yourself if you are not as strong
as you should bel, and you will be
delighted VITA the results. # YOU
are not we give back your money.
Bowditch, Webster & Co, Druggists,
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Bail for Gertrude Raymond.

Herbert Raymond and Susie Kay
mond, the parents of Gertrude Ray
mond of Mt. Vernon. the 16year- old
girl, who is considered a material wit
ness in the Hackett case. in which
Mrs Elsie Raymond of Poland was in
dicted by the grand jury for the muir
der of Matte Hackett at Readfield,
Aug. Il, 1905. furnished bail to the
amount of 5000 for the appearance of
Gertrude as a witness in the case at
the October term OF the supreme court,
In the early investigation of the
case, shortly after the tragedy occur
red, it was alleged that Gertrude Ray
mond, while visiting at the home of
her uncle, Bert Raymond, at Readfield,
heard him make some conversation IL
his wife in regard to the burning of a
pair of shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Augusta Retail Market.

Flour from $3.50 to $3.50; corned
beef is from SC. TO 16c. 10. These prices
are for the best heavy meat, hshteF
beef might be quoted for less. steak
zoe. to 35c. ID; top round use. ID;
under cut. Use. to 2Oc; hamburg, l3e.-
1Sc. h.: hams, sliced. 25c, III; west
spring lamb, lie to zoe. ID; pure
lard lac to 15c. in bulk, in pals, .
lbs, zoe. compounds, 20 lbs. Sl.So'
fresh pork, poe 10; sugar bag. $l.6o;
butter. zoe. -S5e. H.; eggs, native, &c.
doz.: fowl. 20c. H.; chicken, 24c. Id
cheese. 24c. ID; old-fashioned yellow
eyed beans 12c. at; California. l4e.'
pea beans, 12e. at. potatoes, Acc. PIX"
81 50 bu.; cabbage. Sc ID; SQUASH Sc
III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Clarence l.. Buchanan, chairman of
the Yarmouth board of selectmen and
Willis Brown. keeper of the Yarmouth
town farm and member Of the police
force OF that town, We're in the city,
Tuesday, for the purpose of taking an
Insane patient. Charles 5. Todd. to the
Maine Insane Hospital. Mr.. Bueknam
has been chairman of the Yarmouth
board Of seleetmen for the past nine
years and has been frequently men
toned as a candidate for the Republic
can nomination for sheriff Of Cumber-
land county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Other Sentences Given.

Hjalmar johnson of Cambridge,
Mass, who, with Edwin Reagan. alias
Joseph Reynolds of Providence, r. l.,
was indicted for burning u shed ad :
joining schoolhouse in Belgrade,
was given his liberty by Judge
Beane. on condition that he leave for
his cid New Hampshire home at once.
The indictment was placed on file.
George O. Wells of Mt. Vernon, in
dicted for adultery, pleaded nolo con-
tcndere and was sentenced to serve
three months in Jail.
Joseph Hogan of Lawrence, Mass,
who appealed from sentence of the
Waterville municipal court for as
sault, pleaded nolo contendere, and
was sentenced to serve 30 days in
Jail.
Robert A. Cony, Jr., was counsel
for all three respondents
Court adjourned at an early hour
in the afternoon, TO $50 A. NJ,
Wednesday. when 1t is expected that
the last cases for jury trial will be
taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

A special car will leave the Water
street waiting room. at 40 o'clock,
next Saturday evening. to accommo-
date those wishing to attend the Man
chester Grange Returning. special
car will leave Grange hall at 11.49
p NJ Unfortunately. arrangements
cannot be made for a care to Loudon
Hill, but those wishing can take the
1890 p NJ. ear at Manchester and
connect with the IL o'clock car for
Halloween
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

A hearing in the case Of Mrs. Anna
II. Sanford of Chelsea has been set
for. Thursday forenoon, i'm the muni-
eipal court by Judge Lancaster. Mrs.
Sanford is charged with statutory
offence an9/has been wanted by the
officers for some time past, but was
not found until a short time ago. She
was at the home of friend in Car
diner but will not be able to he
brought to Augusta on account of her
physical condition, until Tuesday. she
was placed under 5000 bonds for her
appearance, Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

sentence. or a fine OF so. but he did
not have the money. Daniel McGuf-
dy was also arraigned for intoXica-
ton, complaint having been matte
against him by Orren Il. Choate. IL
was alleged that McCurdy created a
disturbance, Monday night, in Deputy
Sheriffs Choate's store on state
street. The respondent was given q
ee-days Jail sentence which was sus-
nellde Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

A number of the members of Henry
G. Staples Camp, S. of W. are plan
ming to attend the initiation, which
will he held, "Wednesday evening, by
Pen Clason Camp OF Gardiner. The
Oakland, WaterVille, HalloWell and
Winthrop Camps have been invited to
attend this initiation. \ supper will
follow the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The Republican State committee will
meet, Wednesday. at the Augusta
House for purposes of organization.
This will be the first meeting Of the
new committee since it was selected at
the State convention in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Deputy Highway Commissioner, l..
u. Barrows is in York county looking
after trunk line highway work. Clerk
S. Frank Pierce OF the same depart
fnent was in Eden, Tuesday, looking
after contract work at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
TIME TO KNOW THIS.
What Hem Roid viii Do for Any
Woman With Piles.

( Many woman drags along a life of
misery with piles because she does not
know of HEM-ROID. the sugar-coated
tablet remedy that cures any kind of
piles by restoring good circulation of
blood in the swollen, clogged parts
HEM ROID is sold under guarantee
Of satisfaction by Bowdtch. Webster &
co. and all druggists. 81 for "a days
treatment Dr. Leunbardt Co, Station
y. Euffalo.. y. =, mails free booklet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

To have an idea of the values i'll Per-
ley Cos. spring stock one needs to cali
and inspect the new things that have
distinctive claims for style. fit and
quality. Just read the al. for partic-
MARS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

S. w. Philbrick of Skowhegan was at
the State House, Tuesday, in confer
ence with State Forest Commissioner
Mace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Walter Il. Webb will leave. Wednes-
day forenoon, for Skowhegan, Where
he viii attend the funeral oi his ialhef'
c. l.. Webb of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

The visitor at the Augusta General
Hospital for the month of April will be
Mrs. George b. keene, 81 Western
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Calanthe Lodge, Knights of Pythias
will work the rank of page, Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

General Seldom Common left, Tuesday
forenoon on short business trip to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

irwin Z Renpeu of the Henaeu Sto.'-
dar.l Co, left on q shorl husP"ss 't''
10 Kined. where the company haS =
contract for wiring the new Klnee
House,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

c. +. Bartlett of Rockland was
business visitor, Tuesday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Pearl Atherton of Bluehill is visiting
Mr. and Mrs. w. f. Turner. Capital
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17

Miss. Jessie Carr is confined to her
home with d severe cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Daily ksnnebse Journa,
LOCAL BRIEFS.

George A Parks is very i'll at his
home on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-17
Cancer and T.uno
CURED BY ABSORPTION.
No Pain No Blood

DIR. JAMES NJ. SoLOMON'S Original
Absorption treatment removes me
growth without the use of the knife. If
YOU have a lump or sore in the breast,
face, lip or on any part &C the body, come
here at once or send for symptom blank
and 76-page booklet. Read our testi-
monials and see what our cured patients
say of our treatment; consultation free
at office or by mail. Address the orig
inal DIR. JAMES NJ. SOLOMON co, a
Boylston St, Pelham Bldg, Hours 10 10
5; Sat till 8: Sun. 10 to u apr10,wed,4 At
The Washington times., 1912-03-26

he "vinccd marvellous musical genius
when four yeaIs old surprising his
parents hv playing melodies on the
piano without having been taught IA
note At sovcn years old he was sent
to the Institute for the Blind in Ala
hama where he soon cclipsed all rec
ords along Husical lines. II" Is the
composer of several concert numbers
and vocal selections and is tho only
musician who has succeeded in cNcCut-
ing four distinct melodies at one and
the same time. This wonderful musi-
cal act is tn" greatest and hest ever
seen or heard in the city. and no one
who Is Interested in music should fail
to attend this thcater at this engage
mCnt.
The Washington times., 1912-03-26
VICTIM OF SHOOTING
DIES FROM WOUND
Man Accused of Murder Locked
Up in Seventh Precinct
Station.

Walter Boyd colored, thrty-eight
Years old. who was shot in the head
during an alteration in a rooming
house at 1907 Tenth street northwest
''unday morning, died early today III
the Washington Asylum Hospital
Released on bOTd Yesterday, Lewis c.
&ones the colored proprietor of the
rooming house. who - alleged to have
done the shooting, was rc-arrested this
morning and locked up 1T the Second
precinCL station on a charge of murder
An inquest over Boyds body will he
held at the District morgue tomorrow
Jones. it is understood, will contend
that the shooting was in self-defense.
Walter Boyd and his brother Moses
Boyd, had been occupying the same
room in the Tenth street house. Jones
contendod that under the agreement
only one of the brothers had a right to
live in the room. An alteration fol-
lowed the argument, and Jones drew
his revolver. Walter Boyd was shot
twice in the head and Moses Boyd
beaten over the head with the empty
revolver Jones said that he did not
draw his revolver until after one of
the brothers made IA motion as If to
draw weapon.
The Washington times., 1912-03-26
MANY TRUE BILLS
ARE RETURNED BY.
THE GRAND JURY
Seven Husbands Indicted for
Failure to Support Their
Wives and Children.

Seven husbands were indicted for
Eon-support OF their wives and chill
dren by the grand jury, which today
submitted twenty-five true bills TO Jus
tice Anderson, in Criminal Court, No. /.
Assistant Prosecutor Harvey Given
declared that tine United States Attor-
ney's office intends to be particularly
vigorous in the prosecution of men who
desert their families. He stated that
L is deplorable fact that there Is no
law against desertion, and that the
only way TO reach offending husbands
Is to indict them for non-support.
True bills presented were:
Non-support, Arthur u. Thomas,
william II. Mahan, John J. Folk Alex
ander Woods, Harry J. Pearson, Hen
ry +. Hagan and Arthur T.. Padgett
depreciation of private property, Benia-
min Maddox, John Robinson. Raymond
Beach, George Wayne, Granville Ross,
George Payne. Albert LNles, BENJAMIN
Maddox and John Robertson; embezzle-
ment, John Dennis and Ethan HutChin-
son: forgery and uttering, Richard T.
Fox, George O'Connor Ennis G. SyphaX
and Robert Lesser; grand larceny and
petit larceny. Joseph Ross alias Mat
thew J. Ross robbery, Charles Phillips:
housebreaking and larceny, Morris An
dersOn and Richard Tucker and grand
larceny, Thomas Judkins.
Complaints against George Grier. James
r. Diggs and Albert Sharp, accused of
grand larceny, We're ignored by the
grand jury.
The Washington times., 1912-03-26
Fairgrounds to Open
Within Few Days

Plans for the playground season arc
practically completed, according to an
announcement of e. S. Martin, director
OF the Fairgrounds, today. While child
rem are not denied the use OF the
grounds they will not be encouraged to
visit them until weather conditions are
more favorable. Under the supervision
OF Director Martin. workmen are re-
pairing and repainting the apparatus
and II is hoped that by Saturday every
thing will be in readiness for the re-
ception of boys and girls. The opening
The baseball games Of the inter
scholastic league will he played on the
grounds. Eighty teams are included
in the league and practically every
school building in the city will be rep
resented. The schedule of games prob
ably will be announced within the next
week.