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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Aspnyxiated by Illuminating gas
in q house without gas fixtures. was
the fate of Mrs. Lydia Briggs. an aged
widow. whose body was discovered,
Monda.'. in her home at Clarksburg,
Mass. Mrs. Briegs. who WAS ID years
old, had lived alone in a little cottage
since the death of her husband IL
years ago. The neighbors had not seen
her for two or three days and, Mon
day, the police broke open the door
Of her house and found her dead on
the floor. The odor of illumina ting gas
WAS oVerpowering. The fact that there
was no gas fixtures in the house, led
to an investigation. 1t appeared that
gas from leaking main in the street
had found its way into Mrs. Brigg S
house through the cracks in the floors.
Mrs. briggs only known relative is a
Brother. who lives in Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Mrs. Jennie S. Fowler.

Jennie S. Fowler, wife of Samuei
Bartlett Fowler, only son of Hon.
Lemuel E. Fowler. a. former we'll
known resident of Augusta. died sat
urday, at her late residence, Brook
line, Mass, after short Illness
caused by pneumonia, aged 40 years.
The husband and two children, Lena
Rowse Fowler and Lemuel Bartlett
Fowler, survive, s-gss.ss +.
Mrs. Fowler was born in TafrYtow
\. Y, and has lived in Morristowq, \.
J.. Chicago and Lafayette, Ind, as
well as in Baltimore. She Is sincefeiy
mourned by a large circle of friehas-
The remains accompanied by the
husband and other relatives, We're
brought TO this city, Monday, loi
burial in the Fowler lot in rores'
Grove cemeter-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Mrs. Louisa n. Bradbury.

The news of the death, Monday
morning. at Baltimore. Md, of Mrs.
Louisa H. Bradbury, from an acute
attack of pneumonia, came as great
shock to her friends in this city, wiz
had not heard of her illness.
She was the wife of the late Henry
w. Bradbury, one of the sons OF the
late Hon. James w. Bradbury anu
was born in South Carolina OF not
able family. Her husband died a1tef
a short married life and until the
death of the late Hon. James ".
bradbury she made her home Win
him in this city.
Since that time she has travelled
extensively in this country and IN Eu-
rope. She was woman of great per-
sonai charm and is mourned by
large circle of friends.
A daughter, Mrs. Lila Wilson, sur
wives. rhe remains will be brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
ON MISSIONARY WORK.
Mrs. Woodbury. Addresses Conerega
tionai Church Organizations.

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the South Parish Congregational
church and the Young Woman's
League of this city held joint meet
ing. Monday afternoon, at the home
of Mrs. Herbert NJ. Heath, State
street. \ large attendance was pres
ent and a great deal of interest was
manifested by the members
Mrs. Ida Vose Woodbury. of Boston,
Mass. field secretary of the American
Missionary Association spoke very
el61uently of the work OF that asso-
citation among the Alaskans the In
dams. the Negroes and the Mountain
Whites. The address was fine ont
and was enjoyed very much. \ So
ciai hour followed the address. Re-
freshments were served by the host
eSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
AMUSEM ENTS.
Deliahted Picture Audiences.

One Of the largest matinee gather
ings ever in attendance at a Monday
performance was in evidence at the
Opera house, yesterday afternoon. The
list &C pictures was one of the choicest
yet rendered and embraced most ev-
erything in melodrama and clean COM
edy. "The Maid at the Helm" a
nautical tragedy of extensive proper
tons, is the most realistic piece OF
work, in which natural scenery plays
an important part, yet appearing at
this theater. The other pictures form
a substantial part III making this bill
ing one of the best and most interest
ing for long period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The Augusta Festival Chorus will
hold its usual rehearsal. this (Tues-
day) evening, in the parlors of the
Penney Memorial church at 73e
o'clock, The place of meeting has
been changed, as a large number of
the members use the electric cars, all
of which pass the Penney church. The
attention Of members is called to the
fact that the extra music must be re-
turned on Thursday of this week.
Those desiring copies must secure
them, Tuesday evening, or by arrange
ment with the librarian, Mrs. Lottie NJ.
Reed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
BENJAMIN F. Written.

Word has been received in this city
of the death of Capt. Benjamin J.
Written in Dotham, Ala. Capt. Whit
ten was a Civil War veteran, being a
member of the 9th Maine Regiment
of Volunteers. Confinement IN LlpDS
prison resulted in disabilities from
which he never fully recovered. The
deceased was IS years of age. A
widow. Mrs. Benz. F. Written of this
city. one son, F. w. Written of CO.
lumbus, O., and two sisters, residents
of Topsham, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Miss Dyeal Gowell was happily sur
prised, last Saturday afternoon. when
a merry party of her young friends in
vaded her home on Hospital street TO
help celebrate her 14th birthday.
Games were played and dainty re-
freshments served. The young hostess
received many gifts and the cutting
of birthday cake completed a de-
lightful afternoon. The guests left,
wishing Miss Dycalt many happy re-
turns of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Mr. Cunningham says in substance:

Mr. Cunningham says in substance:
Mr. Pattangall stated what he
must know to be a falsehood, for h
had no proof nor can there be any Of
this ridiculous untruth 1t is no ex-
euse for Mr. Pattangall to fall back on
cowardly they say in giving Cir
culation to this SANDER. Mr. Davies
did vote for me for councillor but of
his own volition and without solicita-
ton by me or by anyone in my be-
half, nor did Mr.. Davies ask for, nor
was he offered, nor did he receive one
dollar of mine for SO doing and Mr..
Pattangall or anyone else cannot hon
estly deny this.
Attorney General Pattangall mis-
understands the duties of his office.
| 1t is his duty to protect our citizens
| from criminal injury to reputation as
well as to property, and not to give
| the authority of his official position to
a story criminally false and illegally
| harmful.
Il challenge Mr.. Pattangall to pro-
duec i'll any court of this State any
evidence admissible as such to estab~
lish the truth of this story which he
fears to utter on his own responsible
| ty but carefully designates as being
! one of common report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The Augusta donations TO the Chill
dren's Home for the past month
which are hereby gratefully acknowl-
edged, are as follows: Mrs. DIR. Har-
ris, cakes; Mrs. Annie Lara, three
girls coats and a lot of girls cloth
ing; Mrs. Edison Locke. mashed pota-
to. pressed meat. cake and rolls; Mrs
j. NJ. Haynes, oranges and bananas:
DR.. G. E. Washburn. treatment of
children,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Cony Notes.

BY defeating Portland High, cony is
now in the debating finals at Bowdoin IN
MAY. Lewiston, by defeating Wilton
Academy. is also in the finals and these
two debating teams will battle Tor the
championship of the Bowdon lnterschoi-
astic Debating Council The eony team
is determined to win from Lewiston u
possible, and the debate undoubtedly
will be worth hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Bowdoin and Maine Chapters of Beta
Theta Pi will hold joint banquet, Sat
urday night, at the Augusta House,
which is an event of much interest to
members of the fraternities. Covers
will be laid for 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
oiutions of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line,
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Miss Marion D. Keith, teacher of
chemistry and mathematics at Geny
High school, resumed her duties, Mon
day, after passing Sunday at her home
in old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Merton L. Taylor, who has been in the
city for the past few days. will return,
Tuesday, to Rockland, where he will
resume his duties with the Rockland,
Thomaston & Camden Street Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

A still alarm at 610 p. NJ. Monday,
called Hose l to the residence of
Smith Randall on Murray street. The
fire was a chimney fire and was eX-
tinguishei by the use of single
chemical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

"Ride in and walk out with comfort,
correct balance. foot action and muscle
freedom. An this is given sou free
with every pair of Ground GfiQpers,
says F. L. Hersey. Are you one Of the
10000? If not, come in ard forget your
foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

This is Embroidery week at the
Russell e Weston Co.'S. store. An en-
tire weeks exposition of 1912 embroid-
cries Their selection is immense and
their values unequalled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Ivan =. Lang attended the town meet
fs.sr Monday. at Rew6oinham. Mr.
apg maintains his voting residence in
that town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Many sufferers from rheumatism have
been surprised and delighted with the
prompt relief afforded by applying
chamberlair's Liniment. Not one case
of rheumatism in ten requires any in
ternal treatment whatever. This iini-
ment is for sale by all dealers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Capital Grange will meet with Gush-
roc Grange. Thursday evening, March
: Teams will meet the 7 p. NJ. car
at the Bangor road station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Mrs Emma Leeman has returned to
her home in Woolwtch after visit of
a few weeks with Mrs. w. f. Preblc,
South Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

II was pension day. Monday, at the
post office. The veterans were i'll evil
dence calling for their pension letters,
but the number was perceptibly small
er than year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

A pleasant event of the winter sea-
son occurred, Monday evening, at
Camp Bennallee on Lake Gebbossee-
contee, the cottage of Rev. B. p. Hope,
when the Crescent Bible class held
ono of their business meetings. Four
teen We're present and after boun-
teous supper the business OF the class
was transacted -Four candidates We're
initiated into full membership in the
class, which is composed of young
mon of the First Baptist church. y
letter from the class was written,
during the evening, and signed by
each one present to Robert ID. Pater-
son, a member of the class, who re-
Gently moved to Sunbury, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Gard of Thanks.

wish to express my thanks to my
many friends for their kindness dur
ing my stay in the Augusta Genera
hospital. rrr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Names Representatives on
The 1872 Committee.
Choose Delegates and Alter.
mates 10 State Convention.
Senator Staples Heard from Regard.
Ing Togus-Marren Road.

Fhe principal matter under discus
sion at the meeting Monday evening.
at the Augusta House of the Augusta
Board OF Trade was the coming meet
ing of the State Board of Trade with
the meeting Of the Maine 1920 commit
tee Which Is 10 te held in connection
with it,
President q. c CARL. Norman l..
Rassett and L. e. Stevenson We're
chosen 10 represent the local Board
OIL Trade upon the 1870 committee.
The following delegates were chosen
tc the meeting of the state Board OF
Trade. =. c. CARL, y. w. Adams, II.
l. Sherburnc. Willis il. Swift. Nathan
:. Weston George y R.rley. Norman
!. Gstssatt T. T., s6zFeason; alternates,
L. !. {. !d(tlc. j I'm Il. Busseli, Ira Ii.
B8aaalI, Eev. II. &. nannack. Charles
+. Flynt. Ernest A. Gay, Henry q.
Barker, George d. Haskell.
4 letter was read by Secretary Cony
from Hon. l.. NJ. Staples of Washing
ton in regard to the proposed Electro
road from Augusta to Warren IN
which the writer emphasized the adj
vantagcs of having the road pass
through Washington. He asked TO be
heard before the board il regard 10 the
matter at some future date The mat
ter WAS left in the hands of the pres.-
dent and secretary.
Another meeting Of the board Viii
probably be held during the coming
week To make final ARRANGEMENTS N
regard to the entertainment Of taa
state Board OF Trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Leon @. Tebbetts. register 81 deeds
of kennebec county, was at Readield,
Monday. for the purpose of attending
the anni,al town meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Miss Helen f. Maddocks of this
city left, Monday morning, for South
Poston for short visit with her sis.
ter. Mrs. Edwin NJ. Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
PROPOSALS FOR SAVING WOOD,

Proposals for saving 100 cords of wood
at the Augusta aimshouse will be re-
ceived al the office of the oyerseer Of
the poor until u o'clock noon, Satur-
day, March 3.
BENZ. b. WENTWORTH,
0YersecT Of the Poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Fifield Bros. Co. has taken the
agency for the famous Columbia pro-
pellars, and will soon put in a large
stock to select from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The visitor to the Augusta General
hospital for the month of March will
be Mrs. Chas p Kinsman, 10 SUM-
mer street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Among the recent out -of-town visi-
tors at the Lithgow library was Miss
Evelyn Waugh of Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Prof. VIII Carpenter returned to
this city, Monday, from Pennington,
where he gave exhibitions in fancy
roller skating. the last three days OF
the past week Mr.. Carpenter was
supposed 10 race two-mile race
against two men of that city, Monday
evening but the race was called off
on account of all the amusement
places and schools having been closed,
Monday, in that town. because of the
discovery of case of diphtheria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The regular meeting Of the w. G. 7.
u. will be held. at go Tuesday after
noon, at the rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Hon. John f. Hill went to Boston
on the 4.01 p. NJ. train. Monday, for u
few days business visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The spring telephone directories are
now being issued. Subscribers are re-
quested to surrender all old directo-
rieS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mir. and Mrs. Lester b. Howard of
this city are the parents OF daush-
ter, born, Feb rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Eggs For Setting
ARE YOU IN THE
MARKET FOR CUSTOMERS?

People who will raise chicks this
year are preparing for the spring sea-
son. The season is short and it viii
soon be harvest time.
Journal want ads produce topnotch
results in this line, An ad under
Poultry, Eggs. Etc. costs 40 cents
week and reaches the buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Miss D. n. Peiletier left Monday
forenoon, for Boston for the purpose
of attending the spring millinery
openings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Mrs. Chester S. Kingsley left, Mon
day, fer Boston, where she win visit
friends for about 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
nach5d1nlo

to Augusta for interment in III,
Bradbury family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

y diieN ArCn OuFeu
ia young and old with re-edueation Of
foot muscles, old style plates have
passed away. We guarantee relief and
every civilized man and woman can find
Ii in the only and original Indian shoe,
now patented and named
Ground cripper
r. L. HERSEY, Augusta
mciisdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

The executive board OF the SUNDAY
school of the Winthrop street thtNef-
sal,st church viii meet. ut I.S0 Iues-
day evening, with Mrs. Fred 5. RAND
Chapel street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
MAKING THlNGs CONVENIENT
FOR THE FARMERS WIFE

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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
MONSTER EULL FROG.

The largest bun frog over captured
so far as available records show, was
Oh exhibition at somerfiile. n j. The
frog Was caught b. Peter stafford, q
Young stone worker, and tho frog was
found in pond in Green Knoll Park
The frog eigha "A ounces, is = inches
long and moro than IL inches in girth
ard is credited with being lao year
old. The frog probably win find a
permanent resting place in the New
York aquarium.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
BGCkef'S Friend Fails
To SUbStantidto Story


The defense set up in behalf of Pc
lice Lieut.. Becker alleged insigator
of the Rosenthal murder and accused
of gambling graft that he accumulat-
ed his fortune OF nearly 100000
through stock speculation, was pune
tured in New York City when James
f March, a lawyer, declared before
The grand jury that there was no
truth in statements attributed TO him
that he engineered the police officers
stock speculations March had been
quoted as saying that he and Becker
had a Joint account, and that as Il
result of his tips Becker had made
thousands through stock deals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
USED A SHOT GUN.
On Man Whom He Claims Had Been
Trltlna with Mlfe,s Affections.

BlueGeld, Aug. 30.-At Graham Va,
Wednesday night, Charles Compton,
fireman al the ice plant of The Mitchell
Ice Company. rode up to the home of
man named Leffel. who is manager
OF i largo farm near Graham, emp
tied a large load of shot into the alb
domen aud chest of Lelfel and then
rode away.
Compton charges Leflel with triaing
with the affections of his wife, while
Lagel stoutly denied any knowledge
Of such thing.
Leffel was brought here to the hos
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
CHAMPION APPLE.

star City, Aug SD b. Russell,
of this place, claims to have tha
champion apple. lt-weighs ONE pound
four ounces and is fourteen inches in
circumference. It is OF variety
known as the king of apples and was
brought here by Mr., Russell from his
farm in Greene county.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30

Observation-Disclosures eSaG2G3T-
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
INDIVIDUAL CUPS.

ElkiGa, Aug. 30.-Loeal officials and
employees of the Western Maryland
Railway are boasting that they are in
advance Of the West Virginia legisn-.
hre in the matter of adopting the
individual drinking cup, which is now
used exclusively ON all passenger
trains on the system, The new Mary
land law effective Aug. / requires MI
railroads operating in the state to pro-
vide individual drinking cups.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
THREE HURT.

Morgantown, Aug. 3o.-Three Slavs
on the Buckhannon & North
ern railroad construction were pain
fully injured when the hand car on
which they were riding left the rails
and threw them into a ditch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
SAVE YOUR HOGS.

p Better commence to give them
a Preventive now, for the Cholera dis
ease is spreading, We have guar
anteed Preventive and Cure.
g 26 12t HARPER & CO. Druggists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
ROYAL kRCANUM.

The Royal Arcanum viii meet In the
Biondel building every first and
third Friday in the month. Every
member is requested to be there
promptly at O'Clock.
BY order of the Regent. "a tt
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30
PAINLESS DENTISTRY.

DR. Selby, the dentist, who recently
moved here from Maryland, extracts
teeth for % cents, without pain, and
does all other dental work at equally
moderate prices. A call at his Offices
on West King .treet directly across
from the Postoffice, any time between
3 a. m and p. m, Will convince you
that he can give your teeth the atten-
xion they need 724 If
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30

ptal whore he is in II precariuis con-
dition rs his body Is ilief with Shot.
Compton was arrested and Jailed.
EeHel is married and has II family.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-08-30

Special prices GeIrlgerators' lee
Box.s. Water Coolers, Oil Stoves
Ovens at Z. r. FISHERS.
8-2-rop tt
Smyrna times., 1912-04-03

Do without the street sprinkler?
We don't believe the business men
and citizens of Smyrna would think
about doing away with this great
summer blessing. Better for Coun-
ell to economize on something else
than to abandon this public service
which is such a comfort on hot,
dusty days. The clouds of dust
which blew up and down the streets
Monday was evidence enough that
we need the sprinkler and need it
badly.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-03

For the information of the reading
public. we are giving much space
this week to the proposed amend
ments to the Boulevard Law. This
whole question is an all-absorbing
one in the State. What has already
been done for Col. DUPONT by the
Legislature is a matter of history.
The proposed amendments for which
special Legislation will be required,
is the next step in the duPont's s
great project.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-03

Congress is still attempting to pro-
tect the grandeur of Niagara Falls
from the inroads of commercialism.
The public sentiment of the nation
should demand this protection past
all danger of interference. The
destruction of the magnificence of
the Falls as a great natural Curl
osity would be a national calamity.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-03

It is said of q man in Pennsyl-
vania that he died from the effects
of smoking over 1sO. 900 cigarettes in
10 years. He probably beat the
record, but beyond this did nothing
1i9E ri9G9s,. e Isle, eI6 and made his life of
litrf Rev. b..sseept to help along the
cigarette business. which seems
hardly worth while, as the end and
aim of ones existence.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-03

A woman in Pennsylvania is in
Jail because she married ten hus-
bands in a vain endeavor to find a
perfect one. In the meantime the
wife of the perfect one hunted was
getting a divorce from him because
she could not stand his perfection.
1t is impossible to please some
women.