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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Three men are dead and one is dying
Ut Tunkhannock. Pa. as the result Il
is believed. of drinking wood alcohol
in mistake for grain alcohol and wnis-
key. Four more men were mortally. i'll
in widely separated parts Of the coin
tryside. Wednesday night. and three
died within short time. The dead are:
Harry Feidman. aged 81 JEFFREY Ross.
As; George Weiss. so. and Percy New
all, So years old. the fourth member
Of the party is not expected to live.
District Attorney whitman annouaceq.
Thursday. AT New York that he would
accept the support of Tammany ifaii in
his campaign for reelection. Mr.. Whit
man has already been designated as HE
Fusionist candidate for district attorney
and in view of his announcement. Thurs
day will probably be unoppesed al the
polls. Tammany designated him as their
choice several days ago, bat there had
been some doubt as TO whether he would
accept its support
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Nine Battleships
For Foreign Cruise.

Washington. Aug 2S.-0niy nine hat-
tleshius of the Atlantic fleet Will make
the Mediterranean voyage planned for
Ills year. secretary Daniels announced.
today. thai it had been determined that
IL WelIla he acurring an unnecessary
rtsk to lave thu destroyers make the
return "trip across the Atlantic in mid
v.intei ana that they would he sent 10
tho Mediterranean at Il moro favorable
season.
1t lac Leon intended to send larg-
er number OF battleships on the cruise,
hut four ef the big vessels are being
kept in Mexican waters and four 9th
css are held in readiness 10 relieve them
1T stated intervals. This relief policy
vas adopted in order to allow the crews
lihctt, III American ports.
Secretary Daniels said the fall cruise
to Inc Mediterranean would inaugarate
policy ef periodically giving the en-
listed men of the navy foreign cruise
for plleir education and recreation.
The nine hattleships 10 steam out
of Hampton Roads and their dest-
nations viii be: Wyoming, flagship ef
Rear Admiral Badger. commandef-iit-
chief. Malta Vermont and 9hi",
Marseiles. Arkansas and tlofida,
Naples: Utah and Delaware. Vile
franche France; Connecticut ana
Kansas, Genoa. italy.
Arriving in their home yards, Dee.
u. the vessels will lie AT anchor uR
Ill after the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Dir. r, C. Hannigen of New York has
been appointed y member of the United
states Board of Pension Examiners for
Sasadahoc county. The other members
are: DR.. f.. NJ. Fuller of Bath and De.
Wallace n. Price Of Richmond. The
I9ard will organize this week.
Alton w. Decrow of Rockland, rail-
way mail clerk on the route between
Rockland and Portland, was arraigned,
Thursday before United States Com
missioner Charles II. Reid. Jr., at Ban
cor. charged with larceny from the
mails. He was released in 500 bonds
in his own recognizance for appearance
at the September term of the United
States court IN Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

figin, Scotland, Aug. 2S-The British
prime minister was the object Of an
attack. this afternoon, in which his
ehiFalry restrained him from adequate
y defending himself. While he was
solfing With his daughter ON the Los
sirmpath links. two stalwart SufIrag-
cites, who had quietly come W to the
green spraug at him suddenly. They
Knocked off his hat, grabbed him by
the clnthing and dragged him some dis
tanee nrer the ground.
1he prime minister bore his rough
treatment Complacently and refraiHed
from HsiHg force to make them desist
While they impaired to him their opn-
Ioi that he was sconndrel and past
naSter in ne arts Of Ananias.
Miss Asquith, who was IA little dis
lance off when the Suffrasettes
panaeed IA her father. ran Ia his is
slstance and proceeded to apply mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
STEAMER HELD UP.
Attempt to Disable the Banan by Two
Unruy Seamen.

Boston, Ane 2S.-An alleged attempt
to disable the Norwegian fruit steam
at Bazaar 1t sea Was described by Of
ficers of the vessel today. after two
members Of the crew had been sent in
irons to New York for a hearing be
fore the Norwegian consul.
The Ban1u was several days cut of
Bocas del Tore. Colombia, when the
steamer was brought Ia an abrupt
stop while going at fun speed. II was
thought II 6rSt that Il submerged oh
st;ueti on had been encountered, but ~
vestigatien showed that two anchors
haa been dropped and thai steel wire
had been thrown on To The whirlng
propellers
After lying to for time, the steam
er continued her voyage. Two sailors
who mad made threats. ii is claimed,
after trouble following an extended
shore leave, were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Disgraceful Attack by Suffragettes
On Prime Minister of England.

tant methods to the militants. ihe
battle waged only a few moments
when two detectives rushed up and
with difficulty released Mr.. Asquith
from The clutches of the Snffragettes.
The detectives took the women to the
club lodge where, after listening 10
various opinions Of themselves hardly
less complimentary than those they
had expressed to the prime minister
they were placed in an automobile and
driven To the Elgin Pelieo station, to
the accompaniment Of much booing
and kissing and repeated cries of Let
us get at them; We Will duck them in
the set.
At the station the women refused to
give their names or addresse.
Mr. Aequith resumed play after the
Suffra gettes had been hauled OFF him
and VAS loudly checred when he
reached the last green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
WINTHROP CENTER.

Prof. Leroy Jones of Oak. Grove
Seminary is the guest of Mrs. II. j,
Bailey
Mrs Olive NJ. Tuttle of Portland is
stopping with friends in town
Wesley Comstock of Vienna was the
guest, Wednesday,, of his sister. Miss
Addie Comstock.
c. |. Bailey and Mrs. Elwood A.
Bailey passed Thursday in Portland.
Mrs. Leola Ellington is the guest of
her brother, Roy Gilbert.
Mrs. Caron and daughter, Miss Val
entine. are passing a few days at
Squirrel Island
Mrs. Charles Towle and her Sunday
school class of boys enjoyed the day,
Tuesday. at Tacoma Lakes.
The fair which was held by the sun
day school. Tuesday evening, was very
successful on account of the weather
the booths We're in the reading room
instead of on the lawn. but each class
represented showed taste in the ar
rangement the four corners of the
room We're used by THE Cleaners ,
who served delicious hot chocolate.
THE Sunshine Circle" poured fruit
punch. The MEMS Club class" had
ice cream and with them a class of
Young ladies sold cake. The Ruths
and Lyeias had a great variety of
nome made candy and the Glass of
RS" had popcorn booth-in the center
of the room. A good sum was realized
which goes for the support, of the
school.
The annual picnic was held at THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
ASK MORE LEEWAY.
Amendment to N. ", N. n. q HIS,
Petition for $67 100000 Bond Issue.

Boston. Aug. 2s.--An amendment
broadening the scope Of two earlier
petitions for an approval Of an Issue
Of $G7.500.000 of Indebtedness was
flied by the New York. New Haven +
Hartford Railroad with the Massachn-
sets Public Service Commission. to-
day. The amendment omits all liIni-
tatons and descriptions.
1t also eliminates the words de
benture bonds and substitutes "eyI-
dence of indebtedness and omits sew
eral other provisions, including rate
of interest and the date of issue,
which appeared in the previous psfa-
lions.
The Public Utilities Commission has
fastened the time OF the hearing by
fixing Sept. 3 as the date for taki1s
up the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
WILL AID FOREIGNERS
In Mexico. Even Though Nonres Dos
trine Does Not Make Il 2 Duty.

Washington, Aug. es-While the Mon
roe Doctrine does not specify a duty on
the people of the United States to exer-
else policies in the Western Hemisphere
in behalf of foreigners generally Prest-
dent Wilson let it be known. today, inst
this country as the nearest neigtibor 10
the Southern republic would render ev-
cry assistance possible to distressed for
eieners there.
II is expected here that the gesern-
ments of the world will continue through
their diplomatic representatives 20 insist
on protection TO their interests but siaoiiid
any emergency arise. consais of rhs
United States will AFFORD foreigners the
same assistance given to Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
IN MELtEN's BEhALF.
Statement Says He Will Still - Aa-
visor Of N. Y, N. n. = ~.

New York. Aug. 2s.-The New
York, New Haven 4 Hartford Rail
road issued a statement. tonight. in
behalf of Charles .. Mellen. retiring
president, stating that Mr.. Aeiiea
would in the future act In an advisory
capacity to the president and board
of directors "as requested.
Mr.. Mellen will have no connection
with the New York, New Ha ven II
Hartford after Saturday OF this wefit
Mr.. MeIlen will give such infornlat ton
as he has acquired from his long con
nection with the property. ana Eiy3
advice from time to time na re-
quested" $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
A FARMERS LIFE
Now Appeals to Weston-He Will Go-
cate in Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2S.-Edward p
Weston. after life time of walking
on many famous trips, will become a
Minnesota farmer Returning from q
trip to the Lake of the Woods, today
he announced he had purchased a
farm five miles from Warroa, in
Hoseau county, and that, next spring,
he would take up his residence there
Mr. Weston will leave for New York
tomorrow, but will return TO Min
neapolis, within month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
{. n. JENKINS

State committee, and Mrs .Parkhurst.
Ex- Senator Charles E. Smith of New
port. Judge Mitchell of Newport. Hon.
A. p Howes of Palmyra Ellis jones
of Newport, John Henzn of Hartiand.
Lleweliyn Goodwin of Skowhesan
were in town, Thursday evening. u
attend the Republican rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

y special meeting of the members
of the parish of the First CniNersalisl
church will be held. this tt'riday1
evening. at the home of Cen. c. W.
Tilden. Union street It is hoped thai
all of the members Will make az
effort to attend, as q pastor for the
coming year is to be selected at TIM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Fridays Concert Program.

Narch-"Present Greeting. Barnard
overture-"The Night Nanderer,
Moskan
Waltzes-"Newport Casino" Peckham
Selection Fl. Lucia iii Lammermoor,
Donizetti
IntermezZo-'I. - Secret Gautief
Medley-'Hits of Remick No. L." Lampe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Joseph Grondin and daughter
Miss Mabel Grendin, and Miss Eliza
beth Ratti. have returned to their
homes in this city, after passing the
summer in Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Another Progressive rally will b.
held in city hall, this d'riday) eve
ming, when Hon Joseph Walker Of
Massachusetts, and Rev. II. +. Dun
mack of Augusta. will speak in faNaf
of Mr. Lawrence, rs representa-
tive Ia Congress from the 3rd Dis
tIipt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Cen and Mrs. Thomas II. Hnhbar
and daughter, Miss Anna Hubbard
who have been passing several day
in this city. returned, Thursday, =
Bar Harhor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. John F. Young and son John
Washington avenue. left. Thursday
for month,s visit with friends IN
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Unusual Cause of Suspension.

New York, Aug. 2s-The Brooklyn club.
today. suspended Raleigh Aitchison the
pitcher recently purchased from Newark,
for refusing TO sign contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
GARDINER.
III H1H
Roster Of Teachers Of The
Local and Rural Schools.
Rep. Murdoch Of Kansas and
\. P. Gardner Address Prog,
Score kennebee Journal for lncor.
rect Report Of Speech at Oakland.

The roster of teachers FOR the schools
of Gardiner has been completed, witt
tse exceptions of Grade VI in the High
land Avenue Grammar school, and is
as follows.
High school-Lena Conant, Prn.i
Alice NJ. Richards, assistant; Lillian \
Norton, Edith G. Wilson. Marion f.
Brown. Mildred Emerson and George l..
Beach.
Central street Grammar-Mallian NJ
ReeG. Prn. Lena Rumery Grade VII;
Carrie NJ Cornell, Grade VII; Gotta
Nudd, Grade VI.
Highland Avenue Grammar Clar-
ence A. Robertson, Prin.; Violet Gooch.
assistant; Nellie T. Springer Grade
Y; Alice +, PAYNE, Grade III: Mabel
Norton, Grade III.
Piummer Mary 4. Brigham,
Prn. Bianeh Woodwork. Grades ~
and Y: Slaude Smith. Grade IL and
III; Marietta Parshley, Grade | and
Ruth Dudley, asst.
New Mlls-Myra l.. Black, Grades
III, " and y; Jessie A. kimball,
Grades and H. Edwina Jordan. as
sistant
Spring street, Harriet NJ. Peaslee,
Grade II; Mertie f. Barker, Grade |.
Winter street-Primary. Emma Mel
son.
South Gardiner Grammar school
Edward Smalley, Prin.: Sophie Brisk,
assistant: intermediate grade, Gladys
E. Tibbetts; primary. Agnes Laneas
ter.
Lawrence school-Maude Bridges
and Libby Hill school-Ella A. Pea
cock.
Supt. Chase in making his selection
of new teachers has accepted only
those who have had experience in
teaching and all but one of the new
teachers are college graduates or have
had Normal training.
The terms will begin and end on the
following dates. Fail term. commence,
Sept l.. closes. Dec. ~ Winter term.
commences Jan. ), closes Mar. ~.
Spring term. commence, Mar. 20,
closes, June II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Six year-old Rose corrivaaux was
run over and killed by mnfaf truck,
Thursday. at Manchester. N. n. The
child stepped from behind an lee s@g-
or just as the truck came along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs clara f. Tnden. who has been
passing several weeks as the CUES
of Gen. and Mrs. Z. ". tfilden Of this
city has returned to her home IL
Reading. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dolloff who
have been enjoying vacation a.
Peaks Island have returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Alfred Manson and Sanity, who have
been RAISING the past 10 days at thu
IA iggins cottage at Lake Cobbossee, re-
t,h-nad. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Az s-pound daughter has been added
To tie family circle at the home %
Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Brown. Waite
street. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
HALL0WELL.
Special Meeting Of Mem
berS Universa|iSt Church.
Summer People Are still Com.
Ing and Going.
Local and Personal Joitlngs OF In
terest to Our Citizens.

Mir and Mrs Guy Overlook of Kit
terry are the guests Of relatives IN
this city, for Il few days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Margelat quinn returned. on
Thursday. to her home in this city,
after passing several weeks as the
guest of friends i'll Boston and vi
cjDitAt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

George l.. Brown of Gorham, y. H..
arrived. Thursday. for visit with r
". Peaslee, Randolpa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs IT. w. Helfyer. who has been
visiting her mother. Mrs. Blish. went.
Thursday, to Bar Harbor. She was
accompanied by Miss Marjorie He'll
yer. ss,5.M ssit,ssf4i s4a4A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs G. W. Robinson of North Ansor
was the enest. Thursday. of Mrs. G. NJ
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Sale Begins, Monday, Aug. 81, at 900
q. m. DAYS only. Sat. Tues. & Wed.

Confse
Tables be
ana one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Pauline Doucett went, Thurs
day. to fsiddeford where she will BE-
the guest of relatives for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

The Misses Frances and Alice Man
son Of Williamsport. Pa. are guests
of their grandparents, Rev and Mrs T..
Manson. Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Rev. George NJ. Howe of Groton
Mass. former pastor of one of the
Lewiston churches, was a visitor
Thursday. in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Fife Small of Bowdoinhan
called, Thfrsday.s upon friends II
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

The Misses Carolyn and Charlotte
Hoffman of West SomervilIe. Mass,
are the guests Of Miss Georgia Wy
man at her home on Winthrop street,
for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29


Mr.. and Mrs. A. X May left, on
Thursday, for "A visit with friends IN
Boston. sf.2 s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Aldrich are pass
ing week at their cottage at Lake
GuhboSSeecOntee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Martin Tracy went to Riverside, on
Thursday, where he VIII visit friends
for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

w II. X. Abbott of Watervilie was a
business visitor. Thursday. in Card
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe RatchedeI
have gone to Natcrbora, where they
will visit relatives for snort Whit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Albert Durham Of Monroe is Visitin'
his sister Mrs. f. NJ. Dolloif. Farming
dale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Hon O. b.. Ciason returned. Thurs,
day, from q business trip to South ia
kota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Wdldron Went
Thursday. to Etna, where they Will
visit, for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs J. sls Foster of Boston arrived
Thursday. and is visiting her brother
@. NJ Twombly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Frank J. Fuller returned, on
Thursday. from NinaihaYen. where she
has been visiting FER the past tSa
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Helen Clark of Stoughton,
Mass, is a guest at the home of Mrs.
Bertha Overlook. GreenVille street, Tor
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. C. H. Girard and daughter Lie
liam, who have been guests of Mrs.
c. w. Pierce. Maple street, have re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Samuel Dunton left. Thursday. for
Washington. campground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Cordelia Tilden, who has been
passing the summer as the guest OF
relatives in this city, has returned 10
he. home in New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

sir. and Mrs. /. BonneY of Worees
Ter are calling upon old friends in Gar
diner Nj h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. John Perry Of Somerville,
Mass IS a guest. for d few days, At
the home of Mrs. Lewis Canton, Water
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr. and Mrs. b. V. Page, who have
been visiting at the home of Miss
Annie Page of this city, have return
ed to their home in Brighton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Ray Maaahalf and Harry Messenger
of Farmingdale left. Thursday. for a
two-weeks Fitit IN Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

3QN S4rAs Mcrfell and daughter
Nfhf6h. Wn5 hYva been guests Of Mrs
q. D. Libby. returned. Thursday, to
Eysrettf Massf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Cora Bailey. who has been the
guest Of AIR. and Mrs. Norman Gam
mon, left. Thursday. for a visit in
Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Reta Plant left, Thursday, for
Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Christ church: Litany, at 10, this
tFriday) morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

George +. Emery Of Lynn. Mass, was
visitor THURSDAY. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

turned to their home in Roslindale,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss mabel Stoddard left, Thursday
for Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. q. l. Mckinney returned
Thursday. from visit in Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Stock and Fixtures for
:. s A | L =.

A STORE HALLoWELL D
E. H.
The Detroit times., 1913-08-11
CENESSEE DEPUTY
KILLS SELF HERE
Benjamin ID. Leach Takes Life
With Revolver in the
Burnes Hotel

Benjamin ID. Leach, of Flint, deputy
sheriff of Genessee county, killed him
self In the Burns hotel, Sunday after
noon, with a revolver shot. Leach
had come to Detroit on short vaca-
ton. His wife, who has been for sew
eral years a helpless invalid, was lert
at home.
Leach was 80 years old and had
been in good health and spirits. he
Is said 10 have been drinking. The
shot was heard by James d. Burns,
proprietor of the hotel, and Leach was
taken to St Mary's hospital, where he
died few hours later.
His brother, Marvin Leach, an EN-
ploye OF the Newcomb- Endicott Co.,
was summoned before he lost con-
sciousness. but no motive or reason
for his act could be gotten from the
dying man. His father.in.aw, w. q.
Parkhurst; Aaron Kregon. another
deputy, and James s. Parker, OF Flint.
came 10 this city and took the body
back to Flint. Monday morning. No
inquest will be held.
The Detroit times., 1913-08-11
BURGLARS LOOT
FRAZER'S HOME
Carry OFF Jewels Worth $4,000
While Family Is Away for
Few Hours

Allan II. FraZer's residence, No. 1886
Woodward-ave., was entered by burg
lars, Saturday night, and Jewelry and
silverware valued at more than $4,000
was taken.
Mr.. Frazer and his family went
downtown to dinner. leaving the house
at $50. The burglars mounted the
iront porch and pried open a large
plate glass window. working almost
under bright street light. The burg.
lars ransacked every room in the
house. They were evidently fright
ened away, as they left valuable jew
elry lying on the bed in the room OF
Mr.. Frazer's son. When the members
of the family returned, about mid
night. they found the rooms ransacked
and the contents of the silver chest
and jewel boxes missing. Among the
valuable jewelry stolen were a three
karat diamond ring. valued at $3.50;
three gold shirt studs, $3.50; a ruby
stickpin, 5000; turquois stickpin, 5000.
and a pair of diamond earrings, $3.50
Detectives 'Kunkle and Lannan, from
Central station, are working on the
case.