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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
HALLOWELI.
Hon. W. c. Johnson Dies
At Squirrel Island.
Cash The Check Gag Tried
On HdNOweII Merchants.
Death of C. ]. MccausIand-..un-
claimed Letters at Post Office.

| The announcement of the death of
| Hon. William C. johnson. which oc-
CURED at 3 P. NJ. Monday. at his
summer cottage. Squirrel Island. came
| as a great shock to the people of Hal
| lowell. only few of whom had heard
anything of his illness until they real
| of it in Mondays Kennehec Journal.
Mr.. Johnson, though active about his
| business had not been in the best of
| health for some time. About one week
| ago he was stricken with acute indi-
gestion. this was followed by COM
iplete nervous exhaustion from which
| he was never able to rally. For sew
eral days past he had been uneon-
seious and remained so until the end.
He had the best of medical attention
and trained nurses in constant at
tendance but nothing could stop the
inroads that were being made upoa
his vitality. Until this illness Mr.
Johnson was the picture of perfect
health and no one would have sus-
pected that the journey of life was SO
near its end.
Mr.. Johnson was born in West APP
pleton, Mass, 81 years ago, last March.
He, with his twin brother. Richard, NJ.
johnson, opened the Johnson Bros.
shoe factory in Hallowell about 80
years ago in somewhat a small way
but by familiarity with the shoe trade
and strict attention to business. al
ways honest and reliable in their deal
ings, the industry has grown to its
present large proportions. The firm
is among the largest tax payers of the
city and the factory has been the
| mainstay in the life of the city. w.
C. Johnson had almost entire charge
of the sales department. Though en-
ploying many statesmen, he had, cross
ed the continent many times. having
made his 57th trip TO the Pacific coast.
in March. For the last quarter of a
century, he had passed half of his life
in the Western country and was
familiar with every state and terri
tory in the Union. He was life Ions;
Republican in politics. He was a rep
lresentative to the Legislature in 1905,
and this was the only political office
he ever held, though he had often been
solicited to enter the field for other
positions. He was a self educated
man. He married Miss Annie Copp. of
New Brunswick. To this union three
children were born, one dying in in
fancy. The remaining children are
Mrs. Blaine S. Viles of Augusta, and
Miss yira b. Johnson, who hyed at
home with her parents. Two brothers
Richard NJ. Johnson and M. NJ. John
| son of this city, also two sisters, Miss
Abbie Johnson, who live on the old
place in West Appleton, and Mrs.
| Richard Alley of East Vassalboro, sur
vive.
No arrangements for the funeral
have yet been made. Undertaken
f. p. Wood and his assistant, Emery
l.. Smith. left, Monday, by auto, i'm
mediately upon receiving the news t
prepare the body for removal TO Hal
| lowell, but they cannote reach here be-
fore, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
WEST GARDINER,

Hon. e. ID. Wadsworth of Phiiadeiph
Pa, was a weekend visitor at james
Collins.
Miss olive Spear is visiting friends
Litchfield fe
Mrs. Adeline Stone is quite Ill at I
home of her brother, Eben Horn, on
street
Mr.. and. Mrs w. S. Bachelor pass
Sunday with their daughter. Mrs, L
ward Allen, on High street. 8,
Mrs. Mary Armour of Hallowell Is
guest at j. T. Collins.
SPEARS CORNER = Mrs. Mary
Stevens of Lynn. Mass. has been t
guest of Miss Susie Spear for the pa
week. -.
The news of the death of Mrs. f.
Rogers of Litchieid was received, at I
Corner on Saturday Mrs Rogers was
resident at, the. Corner for ..mapy yea
and had a large circle of friends In IL
section.
Miss Beatrice DavenportsIofI Garsifn
was the guest of Miss Helen SMALL Ia
week. t .1aN So W
f. p. Trafton has bought and harvest
the grass on the Abbot Spear farm 3
Miss Annette Spear and M Franc
Littlefield were visitors in Litchfield' !
Sunday. ef fHe ffE
Miss Gertrude Keene of Gardiner "
the guest of Miss Rachel Colby on sSu
day. ~ ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
"check Gag"

In addition to the annoyance that the
wouid-be burglars have been giving
the residents of Hallowell, another
gent has been attempting to work a
scheme on The business men in an ef-
fort TO get something for nothing. He
appeared at the store of one of the
local merchants and contracted to rent
a cottage. which the merchant owned
at Cabbosseecontee, for 10 weeks and
gave him a check for $500 for advance
payment on rent. The check was
drawn on an Ohio bank. When sent on
for collection it proved to be forg-
cry. No money was given in change SO
That the merchant was nothing out, ex-
cept the loss of tenants, as several had
applied to rent the cottage. but were
turned down orr the superstition that X
had been rented. The same individua'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
NO APOLOGIES
For His Past Course Says Charles w
Morse to His Townspeople.

Bath, Me, July 15.-''I have no apo~
oeies to make | always take my med
icine when have to-" said Charles W.
Morse. who was recently parolled by
Pres. TAFT, after serving not less than
alleged bank irregularities. The ocea
sion was a dinner rendered him. to-
night. by his friends and former bust
ness associates of this, his home city.
The only reference to his imprison-
ment made by Mr.. Morse was in read
ing from a letter he wrote to Attorney
General Wickersham when petitions
were being circulated for his pardon.
He said lie had written II am confined
for an act which | would be proud to
have any of my sons commit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

visited another merchant and ordered
groceries to the amount of $50 to be
sent to the Cobbossee cottage. He ten-
dered a check for an amount larger
than the order and asked for the diff
ference. The clerk in the store did not
bite and the proprietor being out, the
customer moved off and the goods are
awaiting his return. A similar game
was played at The Outlet, to get
change for check and it is reported
that the scheme worked for $50. in that
instance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
A Physicians Report on tuberculosis
Medicine.

Have used Eckman's Alternative in
several cases of tubercular glands of the
neck. with excellent results every time.
In one case it cost me $50, for the girl
was put on it only until she could ar
range to be operated. and in a short
time the operation was not needed. |
suppose your records are lust as fine as
of old. You know my faith in it
Original of physicians letter on file)
Eckman's Altdrative is effective In
other forms Read what Mrs. Garvin
says
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
"Gentlemen: | have gained twenty
two pounds since last February and my
baby is in perfect health. She is now
four months old. do not cough or raise
anything az all | believe. my lung trou-
bile is cured"
tsigned Aifidavin MRS. NJ. II. GARvIN.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis. Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding
the system. Does not contain polsons,
oniates or habit forming drugs. For sale
by G. Il, Murphy and other leAdng drug-
erists. ASK for boohlet telling Of rccoy-
cries and write 10 Eekman Laboratory,
philadelphia, Pa, for additional ext
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
SKOWHECAN.
Interesting Facts About
Proposed New Railway.
Report Of SkoWhegan Jersey
Creamery Of Interest.
Skowhsgan Girl Accepts Position
As Teacher In New York.

A bulletin was issued Monday, by
the Skowhegan & Athens Railway
committee in which are interesting
figures to everybody in this part of
the county The bulletin contains a
map of Wesserunsett valley showing
proposed railroad. it being compiled
from topographic sheet atlas of Som
erset county. It states that according
to the. estimate of Engineer Jones, the
road will cost s150.000. 100000 must
be raised by subscription. II shows
that the amount already raised is
Town of Athens. $4,000; Skowhegan,
$4,000. Cornville, $4,000; individuals,
sl5.o0a. with assurances of $4,000
from the Maine Central Railroad Co.,
leaving s36, 400 to be raised. The COM
mittee states that if the people of
Skowhegan, Madison, Cornvilie, Ath-
ems and Brighton. who are to receive
benefit directly or indirectly, Will con-
tribute one-fourth what they can af-
ford. the whole cost will be raised
without any bonds. They state that
they expect the $36, 400 will be raised
within a few weeks. This bulletin
will be issued from time to time in
the interest OF the ROAD.
Miss Maud Merrill, who has been a
teacher In the High school at Keene,
N. H.. for about two years. arrived.
Saturday, to visit her parents, DR..
and Mrs j N. Merrill. She has re-
signed her position in New Hampshire
and accepted similar position in
New York
Harold Rowell, for the past year
principal of East Jaffrey. N. H.. High
school. has resigned and he and Mrs.
Rowell are passing the summer at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Rowell in Cornville.
Manager E. E. Harris of the Show
hogan Jersey Creamery gave a re-
port, Monday, of the biggest produc-
ers among the patrons. during June:
George E. Fosternof Cernyille led the
list, having 1851 pounds with eight
COWS and one heifer aOthers having
200 pounds and more We're: l.. G.
Trafton. 3471 pounds; Roscoe Dunbar,
240S pounds from cows; Lucy
Bigelow. Fairfield, 2444 pounds, from
z cows; H. Hail. 1887 pounds. from
ten cows and 2 heifers; r. Robbins,
2174 pounds, from IL cows; Perley
Withee. 251.3 pounds, 5 cows and Z
heifers; T. d. Salley & Son, 341.S
pounds. II cows and heifers; c. l..
Hogan, 2o7.2 pounds s cows; L. f.
Butler. 2646 pounds, cows and 3
heifers: Turner Boswell, 255.7 pounds,
from 10 cows: +. n Merrill, 1854
pounds. 10 cows and 4 heifers; r. 7.
Patten, 1851 pounds, IL cows total
number of pounds. 24617. The num-
Der of pounds the previous month was
2l,451. The number of cows for June
was I'LL and 927 the month before
June, of year ago. there were 1850
cows. The cash sales for butter in
the local markets from the creamery
during June amounted to $434sl.
Mrs. Frank Could, who has been
passing several weeks with her par
ents in Lawrence, Mass, returned
home. Saturday.
Though the Prohibition party is re-
quired to get only 10 signatures to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
Members of the Medical Commits.

Members of the Medical Commits
sion of Army Surgeons and Physicians
Of the United States marine hospital
service. sent by the federal govern
ment to Porto Rico to report on bu-
bonic plague conditions. returned,
Monday, to New York, on the steamer
San Juan. Up to the time of their
departure there were in all "a cases
and q deaths from plague. More
than per cent. of the rats sub
jccted to meteorological examination
showed infection from plague but on
these few fieas were found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
COLORADO is A WONDERFUL
PLACE FOR CHILDREN.

J don't know any other place where
children are benefited from few
weeks OF outdoor life, as they are in
Colorado. The summer life out there y
about as ideal as can be imagined, and
you can live there nowadays so COM
fortably and at such moderate cost. II
is easy to go TO Colorado, as only one
change Of cars is necessary, and the
trains are SO comfortable and modern
with their Pulimans and dining cars, and
electric lights and patent ventilators,
that the trip out and back Is really a
great part OF the pleasure of IL all.
i would like very much to send $ou
some pamphlets published by our rail-
road the Burlington Route" contain
ing maps and pictures, and telling all
about the country. the hotels. boarding
houses, etc.
VIII you kindly writc-a postal viii do,
and ] viii send the pamphlets and sug-
gcsf further arrangements. Alex Stocks.
New England Pass. Agt. c., y. & q. r..
II. Co., 264 Washin2ton St, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

placed on the ballot for the September
election. the leaders have now obtained
nearly 200 signatures. For the benefit
of enforcing the Prohibitory law and
considering the excellent qualities of
the Republican candidates. the Prohi-
bitionists have placed upon their tick
ct the names of John A. Mooers for
sheriff, l.. r. Folsom of Norridgewock
for county attorney. and c. o. Small of
Madison for judge of probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
WATERVILLE.
kennebeo Underwriters Meeting.

The Northern Kennebec Board OF
Underwriters held it's annual meeting.
Monday afternoon. in the office of the
A, NJ Drummond Insurance Co, in the
Savings Bank building. and elected
the following officers: Pres, w. S,
Bradley of East Vassalboro Vice
Pres. S. 3. Felker.. Clinton; See. w.
II. X Abbott, Waterville; rating com
mittee, j. b. FrieL H. B. Crosby, Wa
terville; S. &. Felker, Clinton; Miss
Maud McE'adden, Fairfield; w. S.
Bradley. South Nassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
C. j. McCausland.

C. ]. McCausland passed away AT his
home in West Gardiner, Sunday eve
ming. He was rs years old and unmar-
REDS He died on the place where he
vas born. No very near relatives sur
vive. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. Z. Emery. TO
whom he had decided his farm in re-
ward for attention received, have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
Risson-pennis.

A Catholic wedding took place at st.
Mary's church at I O'Clock. Monday
morning, when Leon Alfred Bison
and Miss Alma L. Dennis were mar
ried. the ceremony being performed by
Rev. FIR Z. +. DesJardins Mr. Bison
is the son of Xavier Bison, painter.
and is a native of Canada The bride
is the daughter of Paul Dennis of Mad
ison The couple viii make their home
in Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

caring for him for some time. He had
been an invalid for more than year.
He suffered a paralytic shock week
ago end this, with his advanced age,
Was the cause of his death His funer-
al will be held at p. M, "Wednesday.
II. L. Nichols of the Methodist church
will ofiiciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Think of il. as you view the lar
Beane's window. that you can buy
choice of all for 10c. eaehls PocA
books, card cases. drinking cups. ;
folder. match safes, etc, etc. Do 9
them ENft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs H. Walter Pinkham and daue
ter. Gladys, returned to Boston
Mondays boat. Miss Pinkham, accol
panied by her mother. will go to NJ
York, where she intends to visit
Monmouth County Kennel Show, il
20, at Long Branch. n. J..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mr. and Mrs. George Bacon and son,
Bob, who have been visiting Deputy
Sheriff Arson J. Bacon, at the Hal
lowell House. left. Monday, for their
home in Mohawk. n. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
EASTERN YACHT CLUB
Back at MarbIehead--The Winners of
This Years Races.

Marblehead. Mass. July 15.-Many
of the yachts of the Eastern Yacht
Club, which took part in the recent
cruise. as we'll as the three which par
tieipated in the race back from Bar
Harbor for the Norman cups, were at
anchor. today, in the harbor. The win
ners for the Norman cups, this year
we're the sehooners Irolita, owned by n.
Walter Clark of Philadelphia. and the
Vagrant, owned by Harold S. Wander
bit of New York, while the sioop prize
was Won by Commodore Robert Treat
PAYNE.
The Shimua won the prize offered by
John C. Cobb for the three yachts sail
ing in one class.
The corrected times of the yachts were
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Only three letters remain at the post
office uncalled for. for the week ending,
July IS. They are addressed to Mrs, g.
w. Brown, Miss Margaret Mahoney
care Roseway cottage, and Giuseppe
Richelle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
LOCAL NOTICE.

Pitt Parker. the crayon- wizza
and humorist. at Methodist church
P. NJ, July IL. Admission 20 and
cents. july12t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Miss Ethel Davis, who has been I
guest of her chum. Miss Julia Class
returned, Monday, to Portsmou
n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs Eugene Harvey, her daughter,
Miss Bertha Harvey. and her sister.
Miss Grace Nye. have returned from
Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs. Mary J. Lindsay and. Miss
A. Finpeean. who have been The que
of J. r. Desmond, returned. Mond
to their home at Newport. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs e. A. Haniey of Bs
ton. who have been the guests
friends ct East Pittgton. return
home. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Granite Lodge X. of r., Will hold its
regular meeting. Tuesday evening, with
work in the Second degree. All mem
bers are urged to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Miss Josephine Hinkley and g
johnson of old Orchard. who pas
the sabbath at one of the lakes.
turned, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

VIII. Huxley found hfg ii1btor DO
sunk at her wharf. Monday mornir
He is working in Bath. but had
stay over until afternoon TO float it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Lester Sinclair of Dexter is at home
to pass fortnight with hiss parents
ON Greerville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Prof Frank G. Wadsworth. superin-
tendent of schools of Hallowell ana
Winthrop. was in Halloween, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Miss Jennie Howard OF Benedlct
Neb, was the guest. Sunday. OF MIS-
Frank Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16
The OakIar1d
Sc. Cigar Sc.
NO SUPERIOR. FEW Equal
Geo. 3. Morss Co, Mfg. osrdlWss. ~
NOTICE

I, forest Savage. hereby give noticI
that ! shall pay no bills after this datd
contracted against me by my wife, Annl
Savage
Gardiner. Maine, July 18th, 1912
FOREST SAvAGR
jIyl6d1awat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Miss Abbie Weber, who has been at
Rangeley and Lewiston, returned
Monday, to her nome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Leigh Webher left. Monday, for Cold
field. New, where he goes to visit his
father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs Jennie Glidden and daught
Alice. of Stoneham Mass. are
guests of Mrs. Daniel Glidden, Rs
dolpll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs. Ben Tenney left, Monday. fol
Capitol Island, wher she will enjoy ar
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Hon. Ben Tenney went to Boston.
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Albert Adams is ill at his home on
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

James r. Collins left, Monday, on the
Pullman. for Van Buren,, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

guest of hrs. Annie Donovan, Sund
proceeding to Portland. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Frost and Jud
and Mrs. w. C. Atkins have gone
Boston on an automobile, trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

R. II. Gardiner and son. r. H. Ca
diner, Jr., left. Monday, for Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Miss Mary stephknsdn has gone
Ocean Point for vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

E e. Hildreth of Chelsea, Mas
passed Sunday with her sister. M
George Marley, who is i'll at her hon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Augustus Jordan and family h,
gone to Capitol Island f6rsa vacati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Though the Prohibition party is re-
quired to get only 10 signatures to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Samuel Albert, who has been sin
ing at the Echo theater. has resigns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

The Misses Paterson. Marion c.
and Elsie Foster arrived on the be
Sunday. 10 pass their vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs. John D, Lovett of Boston arri
ed. Monday. and is the guest of frien
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

{ Meeting of the Democratic CT,
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

George Moore of Springfield, Mas
formerly of this city. is the guest !.
friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marston. w
have been on an outing at Westpo
returned. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

. Herbert NJ, Taylor of Lynn a
Frank Taylor of Lowell, who ,hs
been visiting here, returned, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

:. One respondent appeared before Z
corder Clason, Monday, apd paid 4
costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. d.. s.. Stewart. Z; Il
Monday. for Montreal on &C visit, a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Mrs. Nora Grant Rice arrived, Sp
day. from Bangor. for visit at hon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

Sewell Walker returned, Monday,
Dresden. where he is. employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

George A. Emmett of Halifax is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. LangiE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-16

>. f. Marston of Brunswick was
town, Monday, to visit; his, family
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-10
ALLEN DEFENSE TRYING
TO REFUTE CONSPIRACY

Wytheville, Va, May 9.-Counsel for
Floyd Allen began in earnest today
to break down the evidence intro
duced by the commonwealth to show
that conspiracy existed between the
Aliens to shoot up the Carroll county
court. 1t placed on the stand will
nesses to refute the conspiracy charge
and testimony as to the good charac-
ter of the younger members of the
Allen clan.
Emmett Bollen, who was in court
when the verdict against Floyd Allen
was reached the morning of the trag-
edy, said he left before sentence was
pronounced and before the shooting.
He declared he had gone to a drug
store nearby and there saw Friel Al
len and Wesley Edwards.
Robert Wilkson, cashier of the
Hillsville bank, testified that Sidna
Allen had deposited in the bank just
before the shooting occurred a con-
siderable sum of money. This he said
was still on deposit in the bank.