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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
KeIsie L. Black
is S. Chestnut St. City.
Tel. No. 326W
anrtld6ts
Stubborn Colds May Lead to Con-
sumption.

Did you ever have a cold that would
not let 20. cough that persisted that
prevented sleep and made waking hours
miserable? Ifckmans Alternative is the
proper remedy in such cases. Perhaps
some simple medicine may he effective
where ii is only a tickling in the throat
bat when your chest is sore and simple
remedies don't answer-thcn take Eek
mans Alternative. Neglect often leads to
more serious trouble: a case in point fol-
lows: rs Cherry ST, Phila., Pa
Gentlemen: In July, 1905, / first no.
ticed the conditions that showed | had
CONSUMPTION. ] lost weight rapidly, had
hollow cough. hemorrhages and very
severe night sweats. My brother recon-
mended HEckmans Alternative. In the
Fall of 1865 | began to take il. At this
time l am perfectly we'll and robust. My
appetite >is good and my weight has in
creased from 10 TO $40 pounds. Not a
trace of my old trouble remains. | will
gladly express the merits of this medicine
to anyone"
tSigned) NJ L. GERHARDT
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles. and in upbuiding the
system. Does not contain poisons, opiates
or hahit-forming drugs. For sale by G.
II. Murphy and other leading druggists.
Ask for booklet of cured cases and write
10 Eckmau Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa,
for additional evidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
VASSAL BORO.

c. j. Bragan has been retained as
superintendent of Vassalboro town
farm for the ensuing year.
Anasa Pelkev of Waterville was
Sunday guest OF Mr.. ana Mrs. Edward
WTnan.
Mss Ienora Hussey of Gorham Nor
NAL school u is passing the Easter re-
cess with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. O.
]. Hussey.
Miss Marion Pope of Pope Avenue
was a recent guest of Misses Irene and
Sarah Tufts.
Mrs Parker Clifford of North Xassal-
boro visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
\. p. Robinson, Sunday.
MI Edward WNman who is passing
the Faster vacation at her home IN
this place entertained Thursday her
sister Mrs. Mccarthy OF Waterville.
Mrs. John Robinson and daughter.
Miss Ruth Robinson attended Easter
services Sunday in Augusta,
Mrs. Esther Lambert who is stop
ping in Waterville visited recently ia
the place.
The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred at the next meeting of Vas
sdlboro Grange, April Is, which viii be
an all day session.
Mrs. Coleman Scott of Carey was
with her brother. George w. Hamm,
and family several days last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
at Hesls All Wounds But Those

That's what a good mother recently
said of Toiietine. OF course. tine dear old
lady didn't mean that Toletine would
cure a broken leg, but her experience
with Teletne had been a happy one.
She had reared large family of lusty
children who We're always getting into
scrapes and scarcely q day went by that
she wasn't called upon to apply fonet-
inc to a cut. or a bruise. or a scratch.
or a burn. The fact that Toiletine
stopped the pain and brought welcome
relief in every case makes her recon-
mend il SO strongly to other mothers
Toiletine sells for 25c. a bottle at all
drug stores Money back at any time 10
any dissatisfied buyer our guarantee
stands behind every bottle sold II you
want to try before buying write the Toll
etine Company. Pill Hope Street, Green
field, Mass. for IA free sample
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Funeral of Mary 3. McDavid.

Funeral services for the late Miss
Mary b. McDavid We're held. at go
y. NJ, Thursday. from St. Marks
church. Rev. Brian c. Roberts, rector
of the church, offieiated and a large
number of neighbors and friends We're
in attendance. The floral tributes Were
beautiful and in profusion and two
appropriate selections were rendered
by a double male quartet.
The pall bearers were Arthur Nor
ton, Carl Morton, William II. Edwards,
Jr., and Everett Jones. Interment was
at Hallowell and the committal ser
vice was held at the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
NOT SALTS, OIL OR
PILLS BUT CASCARE rs
No odds how sick your Stomach; how
hard your head aches or how Bilious
-Cascarets make you feel great.

You men and women who somehow
can't get feeling right-who have an
almost daily headache, coated tongue,
foul taste and foul breath, dizziness,
can't sleep. ere bilious. nervous and
upset. bothered with a sick. gassy,
disordered stomach, or have backache
and feel all worn out.
Are YOU keeping clean inside with
Cascarets, or merely forcing a pas
sageway every few days with salts
cathartic pills or castor oil? This is
important.
Cascarets work while you sleep;
cleanse and regulate the stomach re-
move the sour, undigested and fer
menting food and foul gases; take the
excess bile froa the liver ane carry
out of the system all the decomposed
waste matter and poison in the intes-
tines ana bowels.
4 Cascaret tonight will straighten
YOU out by morning. Decent box
from any drug store will keep your
entire family feeling good fer months
Don't forget the children. They love
Cascarets because they taste good
do good-nevcr grippe or sicken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Cony Notes.

The following boys have been chosen
candidates for the Delta Pi fraternity:
Ralph Nolan, Charles Breen, Lloyd
Dickson, Benjamin Slosberg, Willis
Townsend Robert Williamson, Lewis
Burleigh, Pearl Sampson.
The members of the Senior class
will begin reading their essays, FTidaf
forenoon, at the morning exercises.
Two essays will be read, one by Olive
Holway on civil Service" and the
other by Chaneey Hall on History of
the Battleship Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Working for Good Roads.

c. H. Knowles Of Portland, will re-
main in this CITY few days in the in
terests of the Maine Automobile Asso-
citation. The primary object CT this
Association is to cid in the sooa roads
movement in this State and it has all
ready done effective work in that line.
The organization already has MEM
bersfip rapidly approaching one thous-
and, and it is expected Ia increase this
to five thousand during the present
season. Its officers and committeeman
are gentlemen Of high standing in their
respective communities throughout the
State, and though men may .i:ffer on
the means to be employed to establish
good roads, the general object itself
will appeal directly to every citizen
who desires to see them built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Three respondents. Peter sherry
Frank Center and Fred Britt appeared
in the municipal court, Thursday fore
noon. sherry, who is Civil War
veteran was sentenced to 80 days in
jail or So fine. but the sentence was
suspended by Judge Lancaster in or
der 10 enable the offender to go back
to his job in Gardiner. The charge
against him was intoXication. Frank
Center, an cid offender, was fined 81
or 80 days in Jail for being intoXicat-
ed and he paid his fire and was al
loved to go. He was~Glso a Civil War
veteran. and had been before Judge
Lancaster on a similar charge, April
>. Fred Britt was given 30 days in
Jail and ordered to pay the costs OF
court taxed at SO, or serve 80 days
additional in default of payment of
costs. Britt was released from the
Kennebec county JAIL last Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
| JOHNSON FOUND,
Missing Tramp Witness
In HaCkett Case
Is Located al Limestone by
Sheriff Richardson.
Was in Barn with Levi Hackeit on
Night of Tragedy.

Alfred Johnson, alias Harry Jones,
the much wanted tramp witness in the
Matte Hackett case. has been located
at Limestone by Sheriff Charles NJ.
Richardson, and is now detained at
the Kennebec county jail awaiting bail.
Johnson is q material witness in the
case, and his whereabouts have been
sought ever since the investigation OF
the mysterious killing of Matte Hack
EFT. by strangulation, August II. 1905.
has been taken up by County Attor-
neN Joseph Williamson and Sheriff
Richardson.
johnson is now much more prosper
Gus than seven years ago, and deepls.
resents the appellation of 1.-The tramp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Mrs. Nellie |. Howe.

Mrs. Nellie l. Howe died. Thursday,
a her home in Nassalboro, near Gard
ner's crossing, aged 40 years. The
remains will be at the undertaking.
rooms of Henry w. Plummer, 316 Wa
ter street, Friday, where friends will
be given an opportunity to view them.
The body will be taken to New Bed
ford Mass, Friday night. for inter
ment, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

of Limestone, the Missing Witness in
Haekett Case, as He Appeared in 1905.
witness by which he has always been
spoken Of since the night of the Kents
Hill tragedy. When located by the
officers he was in charge of large
potato house at Limestone.
According t. the story which John
son told, when an investiga ton OF the
ana County Attorney Leigh, immedi-
s-tely after the discovery of the muir
der. on that August night in 1905, he
was in the barn Of Levi Haekett. ana
while the tive We're talking in the
growing twilight, they heard loud
voices coming from down below. Nj
fIackett said he thought it was chill
dren. but johnson insisted that there
rs some trouble and the two finally
started to investigate.
johnson is reported to have said
that he heard woman's voice eX-
plains loudly, YOU dirty thing but
did not hear anyone scream. the only
noise that he heard being that of a
struggle. as If someone was being
thrown heavily to the ground.
Johnson and Mr.. Hackett searched
the house, and after finding that the
girl was not there went down the road
where her body was finally discovered
but short distance from the house.
with life practically extinct, and with
a stout cord tied about her neck in a
peculiar manner, which was spoken OF
at the time as a ''weaver's knot
a great deal is believed to hinge
upon the testimony of this witness
ard for that reason the county au-
thorities believe that it is necessary
for him to be held under bonds for his
appearance as material witness in
tile ease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Celebrates Her
ODD Birthday.

Mrs. Sarah B. Smith celebrated her
9Srd birthday. Thursday. at her home,
10 Elm street. Mrs. Smith received "a
large number of visitors. during the
day, and was the recipient of many
beautiful and valuable tokens of re-
membrance from her friends She al
SO received a shower of post cards,
many birthday greetings being sent
her in that way through the mails.
Among those who called upon her,
during the day. was Gov Plaisted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

FREE BOOK ON PILES
Tells How Cures Are Made With an
Internal Medicine.

DO you know the cause of piles?
Is 1t inward or external?
Is it skin disease
VIII salves or cutting cure for good
{ DO you know how Br. }. 5. Leon
hardt found the long-sought internal
cure2
These questions fully answered in n
booklet mailed free by DR. Leonhardt
Co, station r. Buffalo. \. Y, or By
Bowditch. Webster g. Co, who sell
HENRI oiD. the successful remedy, at 81
drlIn sInreS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12


Mrs Smith said she was in the best
health she had been in for the past
three years. She is able to be about
the house and is very vigorous in her
movements, in spite of her advanced
years, her only infirmity being a
slight deafness.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bradford.
y. H., daughter of Jonathan H. and
Susan Cochran. She married William
4. Smith, Dec %, 1912. in Bangor.
They came directly from that city to
Augusta and made it their home
Four sons were born of this union,
of whom only the eldest, William f.
or Fred, as he is generally known
with whom she makes her home. is
now living Her husband died, l.
years ago.
Mrs. smith still keeps in close touch
and sympathy with the worlds work
and is. today. abreast of the times
in all her thoughts, and is bright
CHEEKY and hopeful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Mary Swistak, years old, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Swistak. was
frightened To death by puppy at
Ware. Mass, Wednesday night, the
dog was playing about the child ana
made several jumps toward her, when
the little girl became terror stricken
and died before a doctor could be sum
moned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Funeral of George Pierce.

Prayers were held at the grave of
the late George Pierce, whose remains
were brought here from Boston and
buried, Thursday. in the family lot al
Forest Grove cemetery. The service
was held at 10 A. M. and Rev. Leroy
w. Coons, pastor of the Winthrop
Street Universalist church. officiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Mrs Morrill, Hamlin lectured on
Trusts. Tariffs and Labor Unions
before a large audience, Thursday
afternoon, at the Lithgow Library hall.
The subjects were ably discussed and
her hearers followed her clear ex-
plantations of economies subjects with
much interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Fred B. Worthing, who had for the
past few days been in Boston as rep
resentatiye of Augusta Lodge. No 10.
A. r. =. in attendance at the annual
session of the Supreme Lodge, return
ed. Thursday evening, to Augusta. Mr..
Werthing stated that the meeting was
. large one and that the reports sub
ritted Mere very satisfactory. The Or
der has grown during the past year.
both in membership and financially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

O Dell Bubar has purchased g.
year old white horse OF Jacob Elwell
which he viii use in his public car
riage business. Mr. Bubar has also
purchased of Reuel Packard the lat
ter's half of the cottage on Lambert's
island. Togus pond, which the two had
formerly owned jointly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

An Irish Eden three-act comedy
drama win shortly be staged in the
Augusta Opera house by what promis-
es to be one of the most proficient
amateur casts ever appearing on this
stage The proceeds of this play are
to be applied to the building fund of
81 MarN.s parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Kendall NJ. Dunbar of Damaris-
Gotta was at the State House, Thurs
days. calling upon old friends Mr..
Dunbar who WAS private secretary to
coy Fernald was on his way home to
Damariscotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Mrs. Hector Fearebay and Miss NJ.
Carey Barrows left, Thursday after
noon, for Portland on a short visit.
They will attend the re- union of their
graduating class of Gorham Normal
school. Saturday. at Gorham They
were members of the Class of 1903
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Queen Temple, Pythian Sisters. will
hold Food and Apron SALE Friday
and SATURDAY of this week. at the store
of the Bennett Stoddard Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Clarence Jones of Roxburv. Mass,
has returned home. after passing a
few days visit with friends in this
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Postmaster j. V. Lane left, Thursday
forenoon, on a brief business trip to
Concord, \. H., and Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

F. L. Robinson of East Monmouth
was in the city, Wednesday and
Thursday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Roy Gushing, who has been con-
fined to his home with tonsilitis, is able
to be out of doors again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
Daily kennebec Jcurna,
LOCAL BRIEFS,

Frank Cushman was a business Wis
itor, Thursday, in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

G. E. Small of Biddeford was in the
city, Thursday on brief business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Tie telephone numbers of Dr. Mann
are Residence, 711-W and office, 77G-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Beta Phi dance which was to
have been held in Assembly hall, April
II, has been postponed to April 10.
apr11d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

Frank Harmon of Mount Vernon
was a business visitor, Thursday, in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-12

One miie Miss Amanda
Burneil VS.. Miss Lillian SUM
merton, champion lady skater
of Bangor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27

the delegates grew restless. and cries
OF Vote. vote" came from all parts
of the floor. The debate continued
until 1886 p. NJ. when the roll was
ordered called.
The whole debate had turned upon
the situation IN Ohio. where nine con-
Sressionai districts instructed their
eighteen delegates for Wilson and the
Democratic state Convention, con-
trolled by the Harmon forces. adopted
a resolution binding the State dele
CATION to vote as unit according to
the dictates OF the majority of the
delegates. This majority was for
Harmon.
The majority report from the COM
mittee on rules proposed to recognize
the right of State conventions so 10
apply the unit rule.
The minority report. urged by the
wilson people. proposed to abrogate
the rule.
the minority or pro- Wilson report for
the majority report.
The result of the roll call as an
nounced showed that the Wilson Bryan
forces had won the test. The ;igures
secured by the tally clerks varied
widely on the final result, however.
The vote was announced as ayes,
900 IL; noes, i95 2-3. This was later
amended to 565 l-3 ayes. A careful
unofficial count gave ayes 5s5 1-2;
noes. 49l Ia.
The Wilson delegates began a dem.
onstyation. 1t was short-lived. and
Chairman Parker. seizing a gave! put
the question of adopting the amended
report. 1t was adopted by viva voce
vote.
a tired delegate tried to. move to
adjourn until Tomorrow. but was not
recognized. y partial report on the
credentials committee was presented
by Joseph L. Bell, chairman OF that
committee. The report embraced the
Illinois. South Dakota and several
minor contests.
Immediately upon the presentation
OF the report Senator Luke Lea, OF
Tennessee. announcing that a minority
report which would entail considerable
discussion would be presented, moved
to adjourn until . o'clock tomorrow,
a roar of dissent went up from the
floor. and when Chairman Parker nut
the motion 1t was downed in a chorus
OF noes" a motion to adjourn until
noon Tomorrow was then put thrugh
under the gavel. although delegates on
the floor shouted: Make it 10 o'clock.
Make IL 10 o'clock"
The convention adjourned at 1859.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
THE TIMES RICHMOND VA THURSDAY JUNE a. 1912
On First Ballot Seems to Be Absolutely Imnoss;bIe
than to have them ready for action by

than to have them ready for action by
organization.
Francis J. Hency saw him. which
nay or may not be significant, as Mr.
Heney Is anxious TO secure n uttlo
publicity now and then and may have
.oreseen few paragraphs in the pub
&c prints Following .. sudden descent
~ him on Bryan and Baltimore.
1tr. bryan spent the day I'm casually
dropping bombs here and there in
places where bombs seemed to him to
De needed. They offered 20 make him
chairman Of the resolutions commit
;ee but he declined. saying he pre-
icrred to have another occupy that
important post. and they chose John
W Kern. Having declined to pre-
side over the deliberations of the
committee MIR. Bryan. ever and anon.
st:olicd into the meeting place ana
caused CONSERVATION by introducing
various resolutions. One related 10
what he claimed vas the necessary
IurEiEg of the Democratic party OF
various eminent gentlemen who have
hitherto been wont to point to their
Democracy with the one hand and to
hold their real motives in the other
hand high up behind their backs.
Another of Mr. BrYan's little knick-
knacks related to the adoption Of a
platform after the man is made on
the suspicion that the ruling forces
of the convention might take the curse
off Il progressive nomination by a con-
servative platform. This was Mr..
Bryan's own little idea. and the reso-
lutions committee and the rules COM
mittee adopted IL. thinking the plan
harmless and desiring to keep Mr..
Bryan in good hunor
The plan Is subject TO ratification by
the convention, but there seems 10 be
M important objection TO il. Nor will
getting what ne wants In the plat
along The line Of resolutions. and II
is understood nc has some striking
ones prepared.
james for Chairman.
Kentucky's favorlte and largest son.
Ollie James, was chosen for per.na-
nent Chairman. All the flowers OF
speech grow in Oll!eis garden OF
rhe;o!ic. Dernosthcnes had nothing on
him, Demosthenes. as Is well known.
be!ng a small mar. and Ollie measur-
ing six feet seen from tip to tip AID
Weighing some 200 Or therea5ou.s.
As night closed. the ruling forces,
being Determined to defeat Wilson.
and being much frightened over the
prospect. had about decided THO only
man they can Beat Wilson with Is
Clark. or course. there vas much talk
OF another and comprom!.4 candidate.
IN which the names % ciayno-. Kern
and others figured. but the day closed
With events distinctly SHAPING in
clark's favor He may not ne nom!-
mated. but. IS this IS written, ne has
the better chance.