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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
BINGHAM.

Wade Baker, son OF H. T.. Baker,
died. Wednesday night. after a short
but severe illness with pneumonia and
measles. Mr. Baker was about 20
years of age.
Skinner & French Wood Working
Co have made negotiations 10 pur-
chase lot of land and erect fac
tory near the lower station.
The Democrat town committee IS
as follows Chairman, George w Bod
ger; secretary, A. f. Donigan; treas
urer, David G. Beane; w. w. Stod-
dard. +. s. Hunnewell, Albert f. Web
ster. Charles Givens, Herbert Pierce,
NJ. Boynton, Comic Grant, Patrick
Murphy
A. r. Donigan and David g. Reane
were in Portland. Thursday, on politi-
cal business.
II is expected the schools and
churches will be allowed to reopen.
No new cases of smallpox being re-
ported.
Bingham's Give wire" the Board OF
Trade, we understand is in communi-
cation with another manufacturer who
wishes to find the ideal location
The log driving crew is putting in
the booms. Already a beginning in
the drive is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
A WARNING TO MANY
Some Interesting Facts Regarding
Health Statistics

Few people realize to what extent Their
health depends upon the condition of the
kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases OF
serious Illness, makes a chemical anaIy-
sis of the patients urine. He knows that
unless the kidneys are doing their work
properly. the other organs cannot be
brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any. way, serious results are
sure to follow According to health sta
tisties. Brights Disease which is really
an advanced form of kidney trouble,
caused nearly ten thousand deaths In
1910. ia the state of New York alone.
tention to the health of these most inn
portant organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has
had remarkable success as a kidney rem
edy is DR. Kilmers Swamp Root, the
great Kidney. Liver and Bladder
Remedy.
The mild and healing influence of this
the highest for its remarkable record OF
cures.
If you feel that your kidneys require
attention, and wish sample bottle. write
to Or. hIlmer & Co, Binghamton, n. y
Mention tins paper and they viii gladly
forward it to you absolutely free, by
mail
swamp Root is sold by every druggis
in bottles of two sizes-50c. and sl.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The Junior Sons of Veterans are
drilling preparatory. TO being on pa
rade Memorial day. They viii Also
give an exhibition drfll az the reception
of the Maine Division of Sons of Vet
Grams which viii be held here June s.
6. There are 40 members in the COM
pany and the eommanderin-chief SAYS
they are doing fine. Election of officers
will be held next Wednesday evening
The S. of V. is in fieurishing condition
and a large class of4candidatesk is to
be Initiated next "Wednesday ,eveIs>
ing. In two weeks. the Ladies Auxil-
larry to Sons of Veterans VIII Initiate
class of 10 candidates, and as they
have furnished the banquets, twice IN
succession for the Camp. the camp is
to show their appreciation by serving
the supper at their Initiation IN two
weeks of course it will be a good one.
as the camp has number of culinary
artists, who will help get up The sup
per. IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
a report from the office Of the Ken

A report from the office of the Ken
nebec Log Driving Co, Thursday,
shows that there are 13G. 100000 feet to
be driven; Y, 1901 Coz of this was left
over from last years drive; 100000 900 Is
to he driven from Moose river, $4,000, :
900 from Moosehead lake, %, $4,000
froin Dead river. and y, 0tte9 900 from the
main river. There were 100000 feet
left over from last year on Moose riv-
err. 1000, 900 on Moosehead lake, 5,0o0sDOo
on Dead river. The largest individual
cut during the season was by the Hol-
lingsworth d Whitney Co, there be-
ing 40.0O0000 which will go TO Madison
and Ninslow for use in the company s
pulp mills. There were 20,700.O00 that
were loaded on ears over the Somerset
ai.way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
Funeral of The Late j. F. Bookings.

The funeral OF the late j. Frank
Isfookings WAS held, Thursday forenoon.
Ut the Baptist church in Farmingdale.
just over the Iiallowell line, close by the
late home Of the deceased The change
In the place Of holding the funeral was
made necessary by the Illness of Mrs.
Elizabeth Avery, a sister of Mr.. Brook.
Ings who has been making her home
with him for many years. The church
was filled. The deceased was charter
member Of cobbosseecontee Grange. He
was one Of the only three charter menu
hsrs living Many members of Cobbos-
seecontee Grange attended In body.
Litchheld. Gardiner and Capital Oranges
were also represented. Every mark of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
The Sherman Lumber cos. st

The Sherman Lumber Cos. steam
saw mill at Sherman Station, was
completely destroyed by fire at /
O'Clock, Wednesday morning. The
fire caught from the boiler room.
There being no fire in the furnace it
was thought safe to leave the mill
without Waterman, but about 1890,
Wednesday morning. flames broke out,
destroying the entire building. The
wind blew strongly away from all 9TH
er buildings so that nothing else was
burned. 1t is claimed the loss will be
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
Granite Hill Notes.

Mrs. Sarah E. Smith of Watersille
passed Sunday with MIR. and Mrs. j
j. Smith OF Granite Hill.
Mrs. John J Smith and Master
George Graham Smith were visitors,
"Wednesday, at the intermediate
school.
Master Clyde DerWard Kenney was
enrolled. this week, IN Grade l. Miss
Flora Kenney was a recent visitor at
the school
An encouraging increase in attend
ance at the Sunday school was noticed,
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer True and fam
lily are moving to Augusta.
Master Russell james Leighton was
or the sick list, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
JUST FOR PRACTICE.
HaiowelI High Trims Maria Clarke
Grammar at Baseball, 1910.

The Hallowell High school played
the Maria Clarke Grammar school a
practice game of baseball on the
Muster field. Thursday afternoon, The
game was played enthusiastically on
both sides and was full of interest.
The score stood 10 to 0 in favor of
the High school Gray was the star
PLAYER for the Grammar school. FAM
ming out 10 men. Laugliln for the
Grammar school showed up finely on
third base
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

respect was shown the man whose life
had been passed in the neighborhood
where he died. The paIl bearers, MEM
bers of the Grange, were Warner Davis,
Frank Towle, ]. T.. Roberts, ID. w. Lee
Fratus. Interment was made in Gardi-
ner. Rev. ]. w. Steele of the First Uni
versalist church conducted the funeral
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The farm buildings on the Bruins
wick road, a mile from Chesterville
village, owred by Bert Nichols. were
burned. Wednesday afternoon. The
premises were occupied by William
Brackley. Sparks from chimney
caused the blaze. The loss is $i5o0 with
insurance of $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Tile HallowclI Fjremcns Associa-
ton will hold It's regular meeting In
Granite Cutters hall. at 730 o'clock
Monday evening Every member ~
urged 10 he present. A free supper
will be served TO al the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
A Correction.

The scorer at the Freshmen-Soph-
more game, Wednesday afternoon,
made several slips in his report OF the
game. The score was nineteen to sew
eateen in favor of the Sophomores in
stead Of seventeen to thirteen in the
Freshmen's favor. The Journal cor
respondent was in no way to blame.
(Signed) l.. Jones, Capt.
G. Troop. Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The Samanthas of Augusta and Hat
lowell held their regular meeting,
Wednesday afternoon. at the home of
Mrs. Aaron Norton, Loudon Hill.
There was a goodIy number of mem
hers and some visitors present. An
enjoyable afternoon was passed. Light
refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

terest. a fine list of speakers will be
heard. The boys are in trim to get
the victory over Waterville on the
Muster field, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Gardiner lodge, No. 2. X. p. will
work the Rank of. Esquire. Monday
night. At the conclusion of the Uni
form Ranks dances chicken supper
will be served in the. banquet hall,
which will be free to the patrons OF
the dances. The dances viii beaheid
every Thursday evening Until fuEther
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Mrs Charles Jordan, who was the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. Harry w.
Reid, for two weeks. left, Thursary
forenoon, for her home in PttgheId,
n. IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Miss Josephine Boston has had a
relapse in her illness and was COM
PEELED 20 undergo a second operation,
Thursday morning, 81 the home Of
her brother, John Currier, s3 Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Harold Corbin, who has been spend
ing the past month at his home ut
Randolph. left, Thursday, for Middle
town. CT, where he is to play ball this
season. 94fd Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The HalIoweil Board Of Trade viii
hold its regular monthly meeting, al
TO eclock, Monday evening. In city
hall All members are asked to be
governed by this notice and attend
No other notices will be Gent out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Rev. and Mrs. Langdon Quimby and
daughter, Miss Lucille, went to Me-,
chanic Falls. Thursday. Rev. MIR.
ouimby delivered an address in the
evening at the installation of min-g
lister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The men who have been working on
the brown tail moth nests in the city
have completed the work, and have
about 10 days more work to do on pri-
waite property. They are rushing the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

| Ernest M. Peacock has completed
saving 40 cords Of wood on the old
Roades place at Merrills corner, For L.
| F. Millett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

A report received here from Moose
head lake, Thursday, shows that the
height of the water is $50 feet. This
is the highest 1t has been. this year
yet no serious damage is expected as
the snow around the lake is fast going
away and unless rains should come
the water will probably not rise high
er. The log driving crews have already
begun work on the drive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The tax assessors. who are the three
commissioners, have got the work all
done, except in ward Six.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Mrs Louis Ames of Oriand is yis-
iting her brother. Luther r. Gray
and his wife at Il Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Alley Bartlett was before the court,
Thursday morning, charged with in
toxication. He was sent to Jail for so
days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The schooner Addie McFadden
cleared port at South Gardiner.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The G. r. Club is to hold a Mayflow
.er party, Friday afternoon, at Iron
Mine hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

Inc assessors of Farmingdale have
finished assessing the taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

James f. Kelley left. Thursday, on a
trip to Boston and Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The rally TO be held al the High
school, al 7.2o Friday evening prom
ises 10 beof more than ordinary in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
HALL0WELL.
Funeral, Thursday, of J.
Frank BrOokings.
Mrs. Ethel Church Enteriains
Friends on Tenth Birthday.
HaIIoweII High Wins from Maria
Clarke Grammar al Baseball.

Miss Minnie f. Morse and Miss Ella
Dunn passed Thursday IN Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

MT and Mrs. John III. Wight were
in Portland. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

William o. Foye left, Thursday. for
Broekton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

ii. Littlefield of Randolph is i'll
at-nis home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26

The latest births recorded at the
town clerks offiflice are those of Mary
daughter TO Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Iashon; Mary Elizabeth. daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. ] p Thibodeau; Edgar,
a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Landry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26


DIR. Fl. C. Taggart is The newest as
pirant for representative in the Dem
ocratic primaries. His petition was in
circulation here, Thursday, and will
be filed, Friday. zThere are now four
Democratic candidates in the town
for the office 81
C. H. Knowles of Westbrook was
here, Thursday, in the interest of good
roads. He was in conference with C.
p Merrill, president of the Board OF
Trade, and others. getting automobile
owners to join the association for good
roads.
The body of J. B. Maddocks was tax
en- to Herman pond. Thursday, for
burial after funeral services had been
held at the house on Middle street.
Ralph Lancaster, pastry cook at the
Hannaford in Waterville, has been
passing few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lancaster.
DIR. and Mrs. Philip Wood of Bing-
ham We're in town. Thursday. visiting
relatives and friends
Nelson Weston and Lester Clark
have two colts, born last Saturday,
that look good TO horsemen. They were
sired by Col. B., owned by H r.
Bee rec and their dam By Tom King.
Mr.. Weston's colt stood 40 inches and
Mr.. Clark's 80 inches.
Fred Tuscan narrowly escaped seri-
Gus injuries, Wednesday night. when
he was thrown from his driving sutlSy.
He was driving his Allie Wilkes colt
through Water street when dog ran
out. jumping at the horses head. The
horse reared, nearly topping over
backwards. Mr.. Tuscan fell TO the
ground on his head and shoulders and
the horse nearly backed over him. He
held to the reins and crawled out. The
harness was badly broken.
Will Hill has the prize trace of corn
as far as age is concerned. He has two
ears in case. of the Tom Thumb va
riety. that are As years old. having
beer planted by him when he was
eight years old. They are in perfect
shape and it is claimed that they have
not lost their power of termination.
II. c. sterling Of Bingham was in
town, wednesday.
DIR. J. r. Hill OF Watervilie was here,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-26
GARDINER.

Telephone s7-W.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
Obituary
MRS. MARGARET OLDHAM.

A. G. oldham of this city this morn
ing received intelligence of the death
OF his mother, Mrs. Margaret Oldham
az her home at Lemon, S. D. He had
not been aware of any serious illness
and believes that the infirmities of age
caused the demise, Mrs. Oldham being
81 years old. She was well known in
this county especially at Andalusia
where she spent "a years of her life,
coming there as one of Rock Island
countys pioneers. She went to South
Dakota with several of her sons %
years ago. She was born at Dublin,
Ireland and came to America when
seven years of age. Surviving her
are nine children, Mrs. Mary Weav-
ingn, Mrs. Jane Weavlingn, and Mrs.
Ellie Kruger of Usage, Iowa, William,
Sanford and Henry of Lemon, S. D.,
David of Wagner, S. D., Herman of
Cedar Rapids, and A. G. Oldham of
this city. The remains will be taken
to Usage for burial beside the body of
the husband who died 20 years ago.
Funeral services will be held there at
o'clock Monday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24

The remains of Samuel B. Fox were
in Chippiannock cemetery
yesterday afternoon. Funeral SER
vices were held in the home in Tay-
lor Ridge in the morning at IL o'clock
and were conducted by Rev. A. ].
Jaggers of Sunbeam, III. The body
was brought to Rock Island on the
Rock Island train. The bearers were
William Crawford, Nathan Taylor,
James Venable, Samuel Vickers, David
Clark and Henry Harris. Mr.. Fox, a
native Of Ottawa, Canada, was vet
eran of the civil war, having served
in Company A., Second Iowa cavalry.
He enlisted at Muscatine, Aug. 81,
1861, and was the first of four broth
ers to offer his services to his coun-
try. He served for three years and
three months and was honorably dis
charged Oct. 8, 1864. Returning
home, he took up farming and contin-
ued in that vocation for 80 years. He
and Miss Susan Howard of Illinois
City were united in marriage March 1,
1866. She survives with six children.
Mr.. Fox served as postmaster at Tay-
lor Ridge for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
GALESBURG GIRL Is
WINNER OF CONTEST

The girls declamatory contest Of
the Big Eight high school association
was held at Galesburg last night. Miss
Irene Goldstone represented Rock Is
land high school, her defamation be-
ing 1.-The Tramp Violinist" Although
she delivered it very nicely she failed
to land a place, Miss Esther Mayes
of Galesburg winning first place and
Miss Hazel Milne of Monmouth sec
ond. Miss Ruth Mclaughlin repre-
sented Moline high school Miss Ho-
becke of the faculty accompanied
Miss Goldstone to Galesburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. LINDE.

The remains of Mrs. George Linde
were laid in their final resting place in
the family lot at Chippiannock GENE
terry this morning after brief services
at the Knox chapel, conducted by Rev.
It. E. Newland. Because of the fact
that the bereaved husband is quaran-
tined at the home in Kansas City,
where two of the surviving sons of
the deceased are critically i'll, only
the simplest of services we're held.
Rev. Mr.. Newland in few words paid
tribute TO the beautiful character OF
Mrs. Linde Despite the quiet nature
of the services, many friends of the
beloved woman were in attendance to
pay their last respects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
RETAIL GROCERS
PASS UP DEMAND.
Hotel Men to Continue to Buy
Their Supplies From the
Wholesalers.
MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT
Hosiery Proprietors Threaten to
Make All Purchases Out of Town
If Agitation Continues.

As q result of a meeting of repre-
of Rock Island hotel men
and the retail grocers' association at
the New Harper last night the gro
GERS decided to withdraw their de-
mand for percentage of all profits
resulting from sales of wholesalers
to Rock Island hotels. Certain OF
the retailers for some months past
have been demanding that the whole
salers either be absolutely prohibit
ed from selling to hotels or else
grant the retailers a percentage OF
all profits resulting from such sales
THREATEN TO BOYCOTT.
The hotel men last night stated fiat,
ly that they would not be dictated
to in regard to their buying policy
and threatened to purchase all their
supplies out of town if the present
agitation was continued. After g
careful consideration of the matter,
the grocers decided to make peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
DEMON WRESTLER
LOSES TO BROWN

Carl Brown, claimant to the title of
welterweight champion wrestler of the
middle west, last night at Waterloo
defeated George Nicholson, the Greek
demon" of Rock Island in two straight
falls, the first in "a and a half minutes
and the second in 16 minutes and 40
seconds. The victor outweighed the
loser by eight pounds, but at that he
was compelled to exert himself to the
utmost to pin the Rock Islander to the
mat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
SOCIALISTS PLAN
A TOWNSHIP TICKET

A call for a socialist township meet
ing was sent out today by the chair
man of the township committee, NJ. L.
Morrill,, the meeting to be held at In
dustrial hall March A at s o'clock in
the evening. 1t is the purpose Of the
socialist party in Rock Island to put a
complete socialist ticket in the field
for the spring township election. The
ticket will include one supervisor, four
assistant supervisors, one assessor,
one collector and one town clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
JUDGE RAMSAY COMING
TO OPEN COURT HERE

Judge F. D. Ramsay will convene
circuit court Monday and announce
his decision regarding the injunction
proceedings brought by the city
against A. W. Billburg. Following
tfat he viii take up the interrupted
case of the State bank against Bryan
ct al. Judge W. H. Gest was engag-
ed in hearing THIS case but his i'll
ness forced him to drop it and the
attorneys have agreed to proceed
with Judge Ramsay on the bench.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
ASKS The SHERIFF
FOR PROTECTION

Charging that she could not secure
protection from the East Moline police,
Kitty Wilson Of East Moline today
communicated with the sheriff's Office,
asking that Pat Collins, who boards at
her residence, be arrested by deputy
and taken to Rock Island, as he has
been guilty of. disorderly conduct in
her home. Sheriff o. L. Bruner imme.
diately got Mayor Johnson of East Mo
line on the wire, and after the situation
was explained to him, he promised to
take immediate action. 1t appears that
Collins has been in the habit of show.
ing up at his boarding house in an in.
toxicated condition, and has made him,
self a nuisance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-24
Personal Points

Mrs. Bessie Brown of Galesburg is
visiting Mrs. Vic Hegberg, 1888 y
Sixth avenue.
Miss Gertrude Braack of Milwaukee
is visiting with her grandmother, Mrs
C. Mougin, COL Twenty-fourth street
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Lewis, of st.
Cloud, Mimi, are visiting Mrs. Lewis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. August Free
man.