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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25
WHAT THE SPLIT LOG DRAG
DID FOR 4 ROUGH ROAD

People coming to Monroe over
the Waynesboro road last Saturday
morning found a rough piece of
road from Rock Rest to Lee s mill,
the wheel ruts deep and many of
them, and travel slow and difficult.
Returning late that afternoon they
found that same stretch of roao
finer than any So. coo a mile maca-
dam raod. a smooth surface and a
road which was a delight to drive
on. What made the change?
Why, Mr.. J. j. Morgan had ued a
King read drag for short while,
that was all. Just one man and a
team and that drag had done used
the work and the bill for the tax
payers t.. foot will be less than So.
The road drag man who in
vented it should have babies named
after him, and may his feet press
the golden streets when he leaves
this old world. The road drag
let it be used more. 1t il the
cheapest way to make good road
when used at the right time. Use
the drag. When used promptly
Just after the March rains end, il
will level down the ruts and
bridges and insure smoother travel
ing the whole year through. But
tc be really effective it should be
used after every wet spell. Pro.
gressiye Farmer.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25
0. B. TAYLOR WAS NOT
UNFAIR IN BILBO TRIAL

In saying that tie proceedings In
the trial Of Lieutenant Governor
Bilbo were grossly unfair in many
incidents and, particularly, in the
rulings of the court. it is but just
to except the conduct of County
Attorney D. B. Taylor, so far as
his participation in the trial went,
from that just and general con-
demna1ion Mr.. Taylor did not
go beyond the line of his duty as a
prosecuting officer, although he
discharged that duty vigorously
and conscientiously, and for this
deserves the commendation of sll
right thinking people.
Mr.ssBilbo's friends are finding
no fault with any officer of the
law in this trial who performed
honestly the duties of his office.
1t is only those who debased official
power to unjust ends, to assure a
verdict contrary to the law and the
evidence who come under just con-
demnation. Mr.. Taylor did not DO
this. The Issue.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25
W. ]. BRYAN IN FAVOR
OF WOMANS SUFFRAGE

Washington, D. C Secretary
Bryan in formal statement has
come out for woman suffrage. He
declared he would ask no political
right for himself he was not will.
ing to grant his wife and announc.
ed he would support the proposed
state constitutional amendment
extending the franchise to women
to be voted on in Nebraska next
November
Woman, Mr.. Bryan said, had
proved herself equal TO every
responsibility imposed on her. and
would not fail society in this
emergency. Above all other afgu-
ments for giving her the ballot he
placed the right of the mother 10
a voice in the moulding of the en-.
vironment of her children.
The mother, the secretary
said, can justly claim the right to
employ every effective weapon for
the protection of those whose inter-
ests she guards. and the ballot will
put within her reach all the in
strumentalities of government,
including the police power"
"As man and woman are CO.
tenants of the earth" the state
ment says, "and must work out
their destiny together, the pre-
sumption is on the side of equality
for treatment in all that pertains
to the joint life and its opportnni-
ties. The burden Of proof is on
those who claim for one an advAn-
tage over the other in determining
conditions under which both shall
live. Objections raised to woman
suffrage appear to me to be Invalid
while the arguments advanced in
the support of the proposition ID
my judgment are convincing =
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25
SETTLEMENT IS EFFECTED
Liabilities Of Bank at Closure $780,
900, With Assets Of $780,
900 -AII Now Settled.

Canton, Miss, July %. The
affairs of the failed Mississippi
State Bank of this place were
wound up today with the payment
in full in cash IF those depositors
who did not accept stock in two
industrial concerns in which the
bank was interested. OF the 255O
depositors, 400 subscribed to stock
in the Canton Oil Mill Company
and the Mississippi Company,
which operated an ice plant.
When the bank closed on March
8 last, its liabilities were $5l0, 900
and assets $4,000 The directors
Immediately began to devise ways
and means for protecting the inter-
ests of the depositors and called
into consultation L. h. Dinkins.
president of the Interstate Trust
and Banking Company, of New
Orleans.
An examination of the assets
disclosed the fact that the princi.,
pal resources of the bank we're in
the tive corporations known as the
Canton Oil Mill Company and the
Mississippi Company, and that
sale of these under the hammer
would bring only a small fraction
of their real worth, and inevitably
result in heavy losses to all parties
concerned. 1t was therefore pro-
posed to organize a new corpora
tion to take over the wholesale
grocery. the ice plant and the oil
mill and gins. This corporation
is capitalized at 5000, 900. 6 per
cent cumulative preferred stock
and $50, 900 common stock.
This stock was offered to the
public and the full 5000, ,0O0'of 81
per cent preferred stock was taken
by the citizens of Canton and Mad
ison county and others, the SUBJ
scriptions being made for the most
part to the depositors of the failed
institution with orders against
their deposits. The funds thus
raised were delivered to the re-
ceivers. and within four and half
months from the date of closing
the Mississippi State Bank. its de-
positors have been paid in full.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Mrs. ]. c. Lea. of this city,
mourns the death of her sister,
Mrs c. L. Vaughan, who after a
years confinement due to i'll health
died at her home il Clyde, July 2l.
Beside Mrs. Lea. Mrs. Vaughan
leaves three other sisters: Mrs.
Perry Coker. of Hattiesburg; Mrs.
6. 0. Mcleod, of Alabama: Mrs.
Henry Atwood. Of Louisiana; a
brother, Mr.. w. j. Baggett. Of
Clyde, and father. MIR. y A. Bag
gett. Also two children. son and
daughter in their teens. Burial
took place at HazIehurst last We'd
nesday.
The many friends OF Mrs. Lea
sympathize with her in her sorrow
and many friends OF the deceased
mourn her going.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25
James X. Lambert Discharged From
Liability in Bank Suit.

Natchez. Miss. July p. Chan
ceIlor Cutrer yesterday ordered q
decree entered 10 the case of L. p.
Conner, receiver for the First
Natchez Bank, against James X.
Lambert ct al, on the motion of
the complainant to dismiss the suit
as regards James X. Lambert, but
without prejudice as to the other
defendants. The decree. which 10
effect is an acceptance Of the COM
promise offered BY Mr.. Lambert,
and which. IN SO far as his liability
is concerned, ends the litigation, IS
as follows:
This cause coming on to be
heard upon motion Of the complain
ant to dismiss the cause as respects
the defendant. James K. Lambert.
without prejudice to the further
prosecution Of said cause az against
the other defendants, and It ap.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Forecast Criminal Prosecutions as
Result of DOnaIdsOnViIIe
Failure.

DonaIdsonviIle, La. The. report
of Bank Examiner Young's investi-
CATION into the affairs of the Peo-
ple's Bank of DonaldsonvilIe, which
suspended business Tuesday, con-
tains.~ it is stated. charges of ir-
regularities that may entail GRIM
inal prosecution. This was made
known late this afternoon in a
statement issued by District Attor.
ney Philip Gilbert. 1t is under
stood that W. j.. Leblanc, cashier
of the defunct institution. comes
In for much adverse criticism in
Mr.. Young's final report to the
Attorney-ge Attorney Gill
bert's statement follows:
II have made a careful investi-
cation of the financial condition
of the affairs of the Peoples Bank
Of Donaldsonville, and find after a
close scrutiny of the available as
sets that there will be a complete
loss to the stockholders.
II find that the total deposits in
the bank on the day it closed its
doors were $163, 600 in round
figures. The available assets, in
my opinion. should realize the sum
of $l08, ,602.14. This should insure
a dividend of over so per cent to
the depositors. have every rea-
son to believe the liquidation of
the bank will be had with the least
possible delay. 1t will. however,
take time to liquidate some of the
long term paper, but with a care
full and business-likc liquidation of
the affairs of the institution, there
is no reason why a dividend should
not be paid to the depositors at an
early date.
Il met W. L. Young, State ex-
alniner of State banks, upon his
arrival here, and have been con-
stantly with him since he took
charge of the bank.
He has found a great many
grave Irregularities, which will re-
quiIe criminal prosecution. These,
he has reported to the Attorney
general, and they will in turn be
transmitted to me for attention.
This / shall take up at the proper
time before the court.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

pearing to the court that said de-
fendant, James K. Lambert, has
with the approval Of this court
Compounded and settled his Iiabil-
ity in said cause. 1t is or
deEed, adjudged and decresd that
said motion Of complainant be
sustained and that this cause be
and the same is hereby dismissed
as respects said defendant. James
K Lambert. but without prejudice
as to the liability of the other de-
fendauts named in said cause.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

It seems to the writer that this
is fortuitous time for all the
higher virtues to exuIt and exalt
themselves; for really The man
worth while is the man that will
smile, when everything goes dead
wrong +" 1t was Edwin Markham
who said:
He drew circle that shut me
out
Heretic- Rebel-a thing to hout;
But Love and had the wit to win;
We drew circle that took him
inp
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Miss Elsie Barge left yesterday
for the Chautanqua at Crystal
Springs. Miss Elsie is one Of the
competitors 10 the piano contest
billed for Monday evening and.
nsequenlly. a great deal Of inter-
est clusters about the event among
the gifted Young girls Brookhaven
friends. TIE Leader nrophesIes
the medal for Miss hlaie and Whit.
Wcrlh College,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Mississippi regrets to lose DR..
Franklin L. Riley, who goes from
its University to Washington 4
Lee, in. Virginia. Ha has honored
and distinguished the department
Of history.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Have the Gayola BottlinQ Co.
deliver a case of celery tonic to
your residence. The whole family
will like It. Phone 825. Gayola
Bvttling Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1914-07-25

Mr.. N. F. Freeman, Travelling
Auditor for the /. g K. r., Is
spending delightful two weeks
vacation here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

The following from the Portland
Express will be Of interest to Gardi-
ner citizens inasmuch as Mr.. Lovely
is Gardiner boy, at present principal
of the Andover, Mass, High school:
DR.. and Mrs David K.ncaid an
nounced the engagement of their
Isabel. to Eugene Vernon Lovely OF
Andover, Mass, last evening. The an
nouncement was made by means of
tiny Bates banners. bearing the letter
B ard a tiny picture of the couple
which the guests received when the
ices were served. Another feature OF
the evening was the throwing OF
golden cord around Miss kincaid
head by her sister on one end OF the
cord was a lighted candle, While on
the other end was also candle un-
lighted. This vas touched to the first
candle and the two we're then blown
out by the guests Of honor as sym
boil Of good luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
GARDINER HIGH
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Gardiner, Me-, Sept. 21.-(SpeciaD.-
Candidates for the Gardiner High
football team are showing up we'll at
practice under the supervision of
Coach Petersen. Phil Talbot has been
elected captain in place of James
O'Brien, who has left school.
The following is the revised sched-
ule as given out by Manager Stonier:
Sept. 30-Bates Second at Gardiner.
Oct. 3-Westbrock High at Gar
diner.
Oct. 10-Farmington High at Farm
ington.
Oct. 14-Hallowell High at Hal
lowell.
Oct. 17-waterville High at Gar
diner
Oct. 21-Farmington High at Gar
diner.
Oct. 24-Thornton Academy at Saco.
Oct. 28-Oak Grove at Vassalboro.
Oct. 31-Westbrook High at West
brook.
Nov. 4-Hallowell High at Gardiner.
NovS-Oak Grove at Gardiner.
Nov. Gloomy High at Augusta.
The arrangements for a game
Thanksgiving day have not been per-
fected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Beautiful, Soft, Fluffy
Hair An Aid to Beauty,

Who does not love head of pretty
hair? Some women think it is a gift
of nature and envy their more fortu-
nate sisters. If your hair is not fluffy,
soft and lustrous; is falling out.
streaked, faded, brittle, or full of dand
ruff and If the scalp itches, do not
think it must always be that way,
for pretty hair is only a matter of
care and proper nourishment of the
hair roots. Hair is something like a
p!ant--if neglected it soon withers and
dies, while with a little attention it
keeps fresh and beautiful.
Partisan Sage is a scientific prepa
ration that supplies just the elements
needed to invigorate the hair roots and
stimulate the hair to grow long, thick,
fluffy. soft and lustrous. 1t removes
dandruff with one application and
quickly stops itching head and falling
hair. 1t is the ideal hair tonic and
scalp treatment for men, women and
children-contains nothing injurious
and Is delicately perfumed.
Bowditch- Webster Co. or any drug
or toilet counter can supply you with
Partisan Sage7-it is inexpensive. You
cannot be disappointed with this de-
lightful and helpful hair tonic for the
first few days use will give the hair
the beauty and charm of youth.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Says No One Need
Remain Thin Now
Physicians Advice for Thin, Undevei-
oped Men and Women.

Thousands of people suffer from ex-
cessive thinness, weak nerves and
feeble stomachs who, having tried ad-
vertised fiesh-makers, food-fads, ply
steal culture stunts and rub-on
creams, resign themselves to lifelong
skinniness and think nothing will
make them fat Yet their case is not
hopeless. A recently discovered re-
cenerative force makes fat grow after
years of thinness. and is also un-
! equailed for repairing the waste Of
sickness or faulty digestion and for
Strengthening the nerves. This re-
markable discovery Is called Sargol.
Six strength giving. fat producing
elements of acknowledged merit have
been combined in this peerless prepa-
ration. which is endorsed by eminent
physicians and Used by prominent
people everywhere. 1t is absolutely
harmless, inexpensive and efficient.
months systematic use of Sargol
should produce flesh and strength by
correcting faults Of digestion and by
supplying highly concentrated fats to
the blood. Increased nourishment Is
obtained from the food eaten, and the
additional fats that thin people need
are provided. Bouditch Webster Co.
and other leading druggists supply
Sargol and say there is a large de-
mand for it.
While this new preparation has CIV
en- splendid results as nerve tonic
and vitalizer, 1t should not be used by
nervous people unless they wish to
gain at least ten pounds Of flesh
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL is HELD

The weekly meeting of the city
council was held Monday evening at
the city building. Mayor Lamb pre-
siding and Aldermen Noyes and Berry
present On motion Of Alderman
Moves 1t was voted that the tax COL
lector be requested TO be in his Office
every evening from to until Oc-
tober first.
The petition of Mrs. S. G. Payne
and others for the construction of a
sewer on the upper end Of Highland
avenue was taken from the table and
discussed. On motion of Alderman
Berry it was voted to instruct the. city
engineer to advertise for bids for the
construction Of a sewer on High street,
as requested and for the construction
of one ,on Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
The Late Georaianna Partridge

The remains OF Georgianna. wife OF
Winfield S. Partridge of Reading,
Mass. were brought to Gardiner Mon
day for interment at Maple Grove
cemetery, Randolph. The deceased was
"A years of age and was the daughter
Of Josiah Nickerson. She was stricken
with paralysis last December and re-
mained an invalid until her death on
the 18th. Her husband and son, harry
c.. accompanied the remains. MI Far
fridge is the son OF William Partridge
who for 50 years conducted q bakery
OH Mechanic street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

II is the first time that a real, sure-as-
fate corn cure has ever been discovered.
"GETS-IT'' is the new contender based
on an entirely new principle. 1t is a new.
different formula, never successfully
initiated. 1t makes corns shrivel and
then vanish. Two drops do the work.
You don't bundle up your toe any more
with sticky tape and plasters that press
down on the poor corn-no more flesh
eating salves that don't stay put" no
more hacking at corns with knives and
razors, no more bleeding or danger of
blood poison. No more limping around
for days with sore corns, no more corn
pains
"QETS-IT" Is now the biggest-selling
corn cure in the world. Use 1t on any
hard or soft corn, wart. eallous or bun
ion. Tonight's the night.
"GETS-IT'' is sold by druggists every
where. % cents bottle or sent direct by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Eyes Trouble You?
Try This Simple Receipt.

We all know some home remedy for
Jour minor troubles, and by the use of
lthese remedies many a doctors bill is
,sayed and doubtless many a life.
How few know what to do when
ttheir eyes become tired and ache, or
feel dry and inflamed from abuse
and overuse? In the morning your
eyes feel rough or sticky. or they
trouble you when you read. What do
you do? Most of US rush off and get
glasses (perhaps at some cheap store
where no skill is used In fitting our
eyes,, which we very often do not
need at all. Thousands are wearing
;Snisfit or unnecessary glasses which
they might better discard and other
thousands can. with little care prob
,ably so strengthen their eyes that
glasses might never be necessary. Here
IS a free receipt that may be relied
upon to give comfort and to help the
eyes of some people; 1t is harmless and
has the enthusiastic endorsement of
thousands who have used It:
8 Grains DIPLOMA q tablet.
2 Ounces Water
Use as an eye wash night and morn
F., ing. or oftener If possible. 1t makes
most eyes feel fine, quickly allays irri-
tation, brightens the eyes and sharp
ems the vision. Many who have used
1t no longer feel the need Of glasses;
many others have ceased to fear that
they will soon be obliged to wear
them. Get the DIPLOMA tablets from
Bowditch- Webster Co. or from your
nearest druggist and prepare the solu-
ton at your own home.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Warren &. Marston

Warren E. Marston died Monday
at the home of his sister, Mrs. James
Miller, Canard street, South Gardiner,
aged CO years. He is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. James Miller and Mrs
Grover, both of South Gardiner. Flu
neral services will be held at o'clock
Wednesday from the home of his sis
ter Mrs Miller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

Funeral services for the late S. Or
rim Cottle were held at the home OF
the deceased on outer Winthrop street
at 2 O'clock Monday afternoon. Rev.
Fl. A. Markley Of the Universalist
church officiating, The bearers were
Cushman Walker. Leonard Jones. Eli
az Curry and George C. Fuller. Inter-
ment was at the HalloWell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Mtss Clara Lowell

Word was received in Gardiner Mon
day CT the death of Miss cara LoWel
at her home in Greenfield, Mass ohe
was the sole surviving child or the iate
James and Eliza (Atkins) Lowell Tor
merly Of this city and was in her soth
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
Funeral cf eliza Pray

The funeral Of the late Eliza Pray
was neld Monday afternoon at
o'clock from the home of Charles
Trask, Fountain street, Rev. II. D
Dow officiating. Eugene Edgecoino,
Pray, lie Jewett and John
Carroll acted as bearers. The inter
ment was in Oak Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

Charles r. Clason left Monday for
Boston and is to sail Wednesday from
New York on the steamship st. Paul
for England, where he is to begin his
studies at Oxford as one of the Rhodes
scholars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
HALLOWELL
Another Industry Promised to
This City-W0od- Working
Plant to Locate Here
New Store to Begin
OTHER LOCAL AND PER-
.SONAL NOTES OF INTEREST

Hallowell is promised another new
industry. The warehouse at the cor
ner of Water and Temple streets,
which is part of the old cotton mill
property. owned by the Augusta Hal
lowell Realty Co., will probably be
leased this week for a term of from
three to five years, to a wood work
mandatory, which is DESTROYS of To-
eating in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

The Grover building, so-ealled, on
the corner of Water and Academy
streets, has been sold by L. r. Brown
to Victor Cantoni, who will occupy
tire lower floor as store, and the
upper floor as a tenement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

Percy Bartlett of the Pond road,
Litchfeld fell from a tree while gath
ering apples Saturday and sustained
fractures of both bones of the left fore
arm. The fracture was reduced by a
Gardiner physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

T. M).-When informed of the destruc-
ton of the cathedral of Rheims, Pope
Benedict XIV said that he could not be-
lieve It possible in such a civilized epoch
as the Goth century to be plunged back to
the time of Atilla.''
The pontiff requested Cardinal Farrata
to request Cardinal Annette. archbishop
of Paris. for full particulars. as tsls-
grams for Rheims are not accented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
LOCAL NOTICES

Exhibition OF modern dancing at
Loudon Hill Bungalow Wednesday
evening, Sept. %, showing the Maxine.
One-step, Hesitation. Dancing before
and after exhibition. Ladies % cents.
gentlemen, So cents. sept22d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22
KENT'S HILL SEN
Tors { N JOY an
NUAL CORN ROAST
Guests of John Chase at Camp
Cebenneck, Torsey Pond
New Fire Escapes for Dormi-
tories and Halls - Football
Practice in Spite of Weather

Kent's Hill, Me, Sept. 21.-(SpeciaD.-
The Senior class of Kent's Hill Seminary
on Saturday evening observed the time
honored corn roast and outing, going this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

Miss Florence Cobb, who has been
passing the summer with friends and
relatives in Gardiner and vicinity, left
Monday for Upland, Ind, TO resume
her duties as teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

A special offering was taken last
Sunday morning at the Universalist
church for the American Red Cross
Society, to be used for their work In
the European war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

ed by the Marston- Brooks Co., in con-
nection with their shoe factory, will
soon be thoroughly repaired at an ex-
pense of several thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-22

Cards are out announcing the recep
ton to be rendered Baxter Mari Small
and Miss Mariana Fairbanks. on
their approaching marriage Wednes-
day, Sept 80 from to 10 O'Clock.