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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

A preliminary meeting Of represen-
tatiyes of the various teams in the
City Bowling League viii be held at
7.30 O'Clock this evening at the Y. NJ
C.. A. building to mako plans fer thu
matches Of the league, which win be
commenced Nor. /. There were nine
teams in the league last year. ~
The Student League Of the Cony
High school will hold q business meet
ing at O'Clock "Wednesday evening a.
the ~" building, at which etncers will
be elected for the ensuing year. At
the close Of the meeting dinner will
be served to the members Of the
league and to the Lawrence High
football team, which Is scheduled to
play the Cony team Wednesday af-
ternoon on the Reuel Williams field.
An open House. win be held from
to 10 O'Clock Thursday evening for
the employees of the Vickery & Hill
Publishing Co. ..t
A committee is hard at work max
ing plans for Halloween social to
be held Monday evening Nov. !, at the
Y. M. c. A. building. Those who were
present at the "Ys Halloween social
last year reported a most enjoyable
time. An entirely new program is be-
ing prepared for this years affair All
the members of the z. n. C. A. except
the Juniars are invited to attend the
social.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
ITO ORGANIZE THE
SWEET CORN GROWERS

There viii be Z meeting at Grange
hall in ReadfeId Friday, Oct. %. at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, to discuss the sweet
corn situation. The executive board
of the Farmers Union Of Maine have
authorized this meeting to be called
and the purpose is to organize the
sweet corn growers. For II is only
through such organization and CO.
operation that we can meet the sit
uaticn with any assurance OF success.
The high price for labor and the in
evitable high price of commercial fer
tilizer which confront us are demand
ing organization of the farmers and
Cooperation with the packers. This
must bring results which will be of
mutual benefit.
This is the first of series of meet
ings to be held in the State and it is
hoped that Mr.. Gardner and MIR. EN-
bree will meet large number of in
terested growers from Resdfield and
adjoining towns as well as representa-
tives from Winthrop, Monmouth,
Leeds, Greene and other towns.
Those attending Will bring their
dinner and help to make this meeting
interesting and profitable.
Communicate with c. E. Embree of
Waterville or A. S. Nickerson Of Read
field for further information.
Please extend the message to your
friends and oblige the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
FARM SURVEY " TO IS.
Be MADE IN VIENNA,
POSSIBLY MT. VERNON

A. L. Deering, who has charge OF
demonstration work in kennebec
county, at a recent field day Grange
the Changers present to take up dem
onstration work among, the farmers OF
their town for the coming year.
This is the third year that demon
stratiSn work has been carried on in
this county, and as its nature is to
take on additional towns each year so
as in time to embrace the whole OF
the county. the town Of Vienna will
be considered as a possible territory
for another years work.
In order to determine the interest
among the farmers in demonstration
work and to determine the best kinds
of demonstrations to carry, that is,
thoN which will interest the greatest
number of people, Mr. Deering will
spend the last week of October visit
ing the men, describing demonstration
work and obtaining from them the
acreage devoted to the various crops
and the number of live stock being
kept.
On oct 30th. Prof. Neil c. Sherwood
of the University of Maine, College of
Agriculture. will be present to talk
with the Grange on dairying and at
that time MIR. Deering will report the
results of the survey giving some in
teresting figures on the relation OF
crops and live stock to" agricultural
progress in Vienna
The towns of Benton Clinton, Wins
low and possibly Sidney will be Wis
tied this fall and should sufficient in
terest be" shown among the farmers
of these towns demonstration work
will be started another spring in each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
THE GREATEST cATARRH
DOCTOR m THE WORLD
Medieatsd Air Kills the Germs Of Iris
Dangerous Disease,

Medieated Air Kills the Germs Of rhis
Dangerous Disease.
Catarrh Is disease caused by a Ca
tarrh Germ. The sore. inflamed mem.
branes. the blowing. hawking. splitting,
choking and other disagreeabie symp-
toms are merely conditions brought
about by these germs which have found
lodgment in your nose and throat.
There Ii q preparation called Hyomei
made from pure oil of Eucalyptu1 Corn
bined with powerful germ DESTROYING in
gradients which does successfully treat
and cure Catarrh TO stay cured by de-
neither snun 1t up your nose nor do Won.
swallow 1t. fou just breathe this medi-
Gated air through q little hard rubber
inhaler which druggists furnish with il.
Tho penetrating germ killing air Of Hy-
omei enters every nook and creyice az
your nose, throat and lungs, where oinf-
ments, lotions, stomach medicine, etc.
Il s saa IN f Il ,o11
throat and lungs. IT. air soothes ana
heals the tnf1Amed passages, stops re
nasty mucous discharse, promptly re-
breathing easy And Il does more. 1ts
powerful penetrating air ID positive, GER
tain death to the catarTh germs Them,
aAlyes- II seel!a them out wherever they
and destroys them utteriy. When Won
. Has Tie cause Il cas.l1 IN asd de Sc Sc
disease leaves yon. 4 eomplete Hyomsi
Md liquid and the rubber inhaler throns.
which you breathe It. Ra sure TO ~ fhe
druggist fFe9 whcm ycu buy Ter beth %
the ns.,s est s S fne bon 18th s,,1
Co. and other drrx-
14sts in this vicinity sell the HyOsnel end
HI this way On . positive guarantee Of
o.,,es n vrifhoryf dnuhf fi,e 9r~at~~< 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
MARS HILL MAN
SERIOUSLY HURT
BY AN EXPLOSION

Mars Hill. Ne, Oct. 25.-Frank CAL
lupe, one of Mars Hills prosperous
farmers. met with a terrible accident
Friday morning which ii is feared will
result seriously. Mr.. Galiupe and his
hired man, who were blowing stumps,
using dynamite. had placed the charge
under a stump and after waiting few
minutes and thinking that the fuse had
gone out, Gallups walked to the place
to light it again and just as he stopped
to apply the match, the explosion came,
tearing the fash from his body from
the ankles to the upper part of the
body and driving splinters of wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

From the number OF deer which are
carried through Augusta by aufomo-
biles it looks as il the hunters from
other states who have come into Maine
for their fan shooting were getting
their share of game. The majority OF
the cars bear the Massachusetts, regis
try and hardly day passes without
one or more Of them passing through
Water street or State street on their
wav home with a deer or two strapped
to the running boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
2" 4 ~
BELFAST
Engagement Of Belfast Girl to
Frank b. Knowlton Of Los
Angeles Announced -
e%alss C. b. Elections
WEBB LAW SEIZURE OF 30
QUARTS is MADE

The engagement of Miss Louise,
daughter Of Mrs. Frank B. Knowlton
of Congress street. and Charles Winslow
Davis. of Los Angeles. Cal. was an
ncunced Saturday at q luncheon given
by Mrs. H. E. Macdonald in Church
street Although the date of the wedding
has not been announced it is understood
that it will be a short engagement and
that they will make their home in Bel
fast. where Miss Knowlton has consid-
cradle real estate and where Mr.. Da-
Wis will probably go into business.
The annual meeting Of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the North church
was held Sunday night after the regu-
lar service and the following officers
were elected: President, Wesley Wood ;
vice presidents Miss Ida Carleton. Ben
Parker; secretary. Dean Knowlton;
treasurer, ]. Frank Waterman, Miss
Lillian Dexter, Dean Knowlton and Wes-
ley Woods: social. Katherine D. Kit
trsdge, Harry C. Snow, Lillian Dexter
Dorothy Ingalls, and Carol Snow Parker.
1t was voted to hold a Halloween So
cial at the home Of ]. Frank Waterman
sometime next week.
Sheriff Cushman made a seizure OF y
quarts Of whiskey on Saturday at the
American Express Office. The stun was
consigned to two parties both living in
the same house. however. One was 20
Anthanas Christie and one to Mato Piano.
Each box contained Is quart bottles of
whiskey. The consignees are Albanian
fruit dealers and live in the house in
Market street, formerly owned by the
late Andrew ]. Stevens Complaints
have been made to the sheriff against
them and the boxes aroused suspicion.
The remains Of Fred Mitchell were
brought to Belfast today from Boston
for burial. Mr.. Mitchell was native
of Belfast and for many years a very
popular and successful barber. He has
been living in Boston and vicinity for
some time. however. with the exception
of about a year and a half. some time
ago, when he was in the employ OF Eli
sha Sherman in Main street. He went
to Boston some months since and died
there a few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The following petitions were received
Monday afternoon at the office of the
referee in bankruptcy for Kennebec
county.
Joseph Barney Of Waterville. mill
man. Petition filed Oct. 70, adjudicated
Oct. %. Liabilities $353.97; assets $50.
all Of which amount is claimed to be
exempt. No deposit. Bankrupt ordered
in before the referee for examina ton
Friday, Oct. 20. at 10 A. NJ. The at
torney for the bankrupt is A. H,
Bridges Of waterville.
Carl s. Weston Of Augusta, laborer.
Petition filed Oct. %. adjudicated Oct.
%. Liabilities $5ea 20; assets $1lo. all Of
which amount is claimed to be ex-
empt. No deposit. Bankrupt ordered in
before the referee for examination on
same date and hour as above. The at
torney for the bankrupt is Benedict F.
Maher Of Augusta.
Everett c. Brown Of Albion, laborer.
Petition filed Oct. 20. adjudicated Oct
%. Liabilities 1858: assets SIS, all of
which amount Is claimed to be ex-
ernpt. No deposit Bankrupt ordered in
before the referee for examination on
same date and hour as above. The at
tnrney for the bankrupt is George NJ
Chapman Of Fairfield.
The following cases have been rec
commended for dismissal for non-pay-
ment Of fees. Stacy NJ. Moore Of Au-
gusta. Ivory r. Houston OF Clinton.
Laforest U. Sherman Of Gardiner, Paul
Gusney Of Augusta and Percy G.
Cleveland OF Hallcwel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Men-Mr. r. G. Ames, C. e. Brooks
Mr. A. L. Gordon. MIR. Leroy Snow
ellison, Mr.. Geo e. Hutchins, Mr..
Fred johnson. Mr. william A. Lord,
Mr. W. B. McGinn, Mr.. Charles Nc
Kenzie, Mr.. Abe Shmidt Swenson Muir
ply, r. Harold ellington. E. S. Small,
Mr.. Henry W. Tompkins.s
Vomen-Mrs. Henry S. Brann. Mrs,
Melvin Cole, Mrs Lizzie H. Darcy,
Madame Naisse Doyon, Mrs. Mary
Dunbar, Mrs. Anna Elkins. Mrs. Sa-
die Higgins, Mrs. c. L. Jones. Mrs.
Emer L. Lampey, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Lewis. Miss Eva Lyon. Mrs. Nellie e.
McInnis. Mrs. Mary Chapman McIn-
tire. Mrs Bertha Preb1e, Mrs. Harriet
Rounds, Mrs. Minnie Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
EIbrisge G. Psrham

Elbridge G. Perham. one Of Augusta s
Older and well-known citizens. passed
away Monday morning at his home.
13a Bangor street, after a long Illness,
aged Sc years. Two sons, John F. of
Pennington and ETbridge @. Perham
of Augusta and one daughter, Mrs.
Anna p. Gilman of Franklin. Mass,
survive, Mr.. Perham was blacksmith
by trade and had been resident Of
Augusta for about 40 years. Funeral
services will be held at 100 Welnes-
day afternoon from the home and the
remains will be taken Thursday morn
ing to Pennington for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
Augusta friends OF DR.. p. S.

Augusta friends Of DR.. p. S. H
Vaughan of Yarmouth, former mem
Der of the State hospital staff in this
city. will be interested in the report
that he is to leave Portland this week
for "trip to England. Two English
steamers are TO load horses at Port
land for England and two Portland
physicians will make the trip on the
steamer, DR.. Vaughan being one ef
those who will go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

VIM. courtleish, Jr. and Lillian Lor-
raine in 1.-THE yellow Packet" Sec
ond Episode "Neai Of the Navy"
Hobart Henley and Agnes Vernon in
1.-THE Silent Battle" Gold Seal Three
Reel Feature; Mutual Weekly; Char
lie Chaplin in Essanay Two Reel
Comedy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Attire may not make the man. bus
It sometimes does lot towards max
ing him suceeASful. -. e1.ss ,
The well CARRIED man commands fav-
orable ATTENTION from his business as
soctates. ts4
His clothes are an 1aeet. .
Dressing well. does not mean dress
ing foppishfy or extraragantay.
Mems clothing - st1ndardised and
- moderately priced.
Information helpful to the man who
wants to keep up the Z. appearances
that mean So much to. him win be
found inNthe advertising columns Of
The Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Roland G. Lynn, proprietor Of Hotel
North and the Cong House. went to
Bangor by automobile the latter part
q last week and returned to the city
Sunday with Mrs. Lynn and SON Ed
ward, who had been passing a few
weeks in Bangor as the guests Of rel
atives. They were accompanied on their
return trip by Mr.. Lynn's mother. Mrs.
E. r. Lynn Of Bangor. who vim vitit
for a few days IN the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Supt. and Mrs L. w. Gerrish were
in Lewiston Sunday and took dinner
with their son Mahlon, a Freshman at
Bates College. They were accompanied
by Frank Knowlton. the new manual
training instructor Of the Skowhegan-
Madison schools. and by Bruce White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Dominique Pepin, aged four years,
q son CT MIR. and Mrs. Alexander Pepin,
died Sunday night at their home, 81
Jefferson street, after a short illness
from diphtheria. Interment was made
at II o'clock Monday Anorning in St.
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

John Terrio and Frank Stevens left
Saturday by auto on their annual hunt
ing trip TO the big woods and their
friends expect that as usual they will
bring home all the game that the law
allows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
Card Of Thanks

We wish to extend our thanks to the
friends and neighbors,. who have so
kindly assisted us during our great
bereavement We also wish to thank
them for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. ERNEST WALKER.
MISS GLADYS WALKER.
MISS MADELYN WALKER
I4-s oct26d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Postmaster and Mrs. F. W. Plaisted
returned Saturday from an extended
trip in their automobile which took
them through northern Maine and into
the Canadian Provinces as far as Que
bee. They had fine weather on the
trip and their entire outing was filled
with enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Tamanend was towed up the river
Sunday afternoon as far as the Au
gusta State hospital and now lies at
the hospital wharf discharging a car
go of coal for the institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The tug Seguin lowed to Augusta
Monday afternoon the Philadelphia e.
Reading barge Manatawney. coal lad
en- for the Purinton Bros. Co, and the
barge now lies at the compauy's wharf
waiting to be discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Robert Goede returned Monday aft
ernoon from a hunting trip to WASH
ington county. during which stay he
made his headquarters in the vicinity
of Crawford and brought home with
him a fine doe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Gen. George Mel. Presson and Lieut.
Farnum attended the reception ten
dered Gen. Leonard Wood at Portland
Saturday and listened to his address
on national defense Es,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The ladies of the Green street Meth
odist church are requested to meet at
the home of Miss Lilly, 107 Green
street, this Tuesday evening to work
on articles for the Christmas sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Miss Marion F. Griffin of the Farm
ington Normal school PASSED Sunday
with her mother, Mrs T. M. Griffin.
Weston street, and Miss Harriet
Bearce of Turner, a school friend, was
her guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
= Mrs. Charles Roderiaue

Mrs. Apoline, wife Of Charles Roder-
ique of s5 Morton place, passed away
Monday forenoon, aged AZ years. The
husband, three sons and four daugh-
tiers survive. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Miss Helen Thompson Of Farming
ton Normal school was the weekend
guest Of her parents. DIR. and Mrs. W.
s. Thompson, 173 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The East Side Association will hold
its regular meeting at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon in the alder
mems room at City hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Keep of
Portland and Sarah Titcomb of Var
1nouthville were visitors Monday in the
city, coming by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The Rebekah Aid r will meet this
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs
Franklin Hartshorn. Western avenue.
All Rehekahs are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Friends Of Mrs. Lucy Knight, who
a few days ago underwent surgical
treatment at the Augusta General hos
pital, will be pleased to learn that she
is reported to be doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Henry ]. Patten has returned from
Boston, where he had been taking a
course in embalming. sHe completed
the course and passed the examination
with high rank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Charged with rebeiag the ian Frsak
Whitman Of Brewer and Charles Bick-
more Of Bangor wese ARRESTED II Lam
coin Friday night aad nav are IN jaii in
defAalt Of ban. AeesndinG 70 10 s1eEz.
Wiiharn. who had served . numbef ef
terms IN iau and y familiar with the
premises. sneaked into the jail elice and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Ralph Parker was passenger on the
afternoon express Monday for Calais,
where he is engaged today in the b,ts-
mess Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

A food and candy sale will be held
on Friday. October 20. at the Augusta
General hospital in connection with the
annual Hospital Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The Ladies Circle OF the Winthrop
Street Baptist church viii meet with
Mrs. ]. NJ. Arnold, Y wyman street.
this afternoon. SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Hon. George G. Weeks Of Fairfield
was among the visitors Monday In
Augusta and called at the court house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

queen Temple, No -. Pythian sis-
Iefs' VIII hold its regular meeting this
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Your picture on IL post cards and
Is Ping Pongs for 81 is the offer made
by the Capital Studio. 243 Water St.
ADV =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

u II. Beal OF Bangor was a GALE
IN the city Monday On matters OF !,
business nature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
LOCAL NOTICE

Parties Of 10 or u Wishing to attend
dances out OF the city WIN ma cheap
fransportation by leayang WORD ~
Rtlodeau's shoe store. oct1so'r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

oeoise Giddfngs. Gage street, wen,
70 Calais Monday on State business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

The W. G. T. U. will meet Wednesday
afternoon with the president. Mrs.
Florence Lengfellcw. Chelsea road.
Ladies' are requested to take the 130
r.. ~. car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

Mrs. David White returned Monday
from Richmond. where she passed the
weekend with her son Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
Auention, Persons BY the
Name of Doe"

ent AZ Doe family from 1874 TO the pres
Messs ! would be pleased to receive .
namss caro- .sSro with address OF any person
aams Doe or any lady whose maiden
eeiysn was Doe II they have not re-
pctla1sE DOE. Orleans. Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26
QHnkhy Wins
:
NEWS FROM THE
Dfapery Department

Our Drapery department is busy place th
you win be surprised It the extent Of cur sto
splendid values we are Offering in good draps
The windows Of your home reflect the amount I
lies within.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-26

her guest
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-06-22
JURORS DRAWN
FOR CITY COURT
SERVE AT AUGUST SESSION
OF THE TRIBUNAL.

Judge Krauss held a session of the
city court yesterday morning. dispos-
ing Of number Of civil cases, after
,ybich Jurors for the regular August
tenn Of the court were drawn as fol
lows:
a. A. Taylor, q. G. Laird, w Fl.
B1eeks. J. NJ Armstrong, r. w Pitts,
L. f. Allen, r. NJ Scarlet, A. D.
Moody, r. r. HOines, =. &. Wood, Joe
Borchardt, W. r. part, j. r. White,
+. y. Nash j. j. Edge, A. V. WOOD,
#. l.. Holten, r. II. Winston, Cecil
Tharin, David Davis, w. J. Way, J.
j. Vickers, c. c. Crofton l.. U. Ever
EFT, Fl. l.. Thomas, J. B. c. Bitch,
Paul Morton. d. H. Pope, Larned
Pitcher G. e. White, r. r. Hopkins,
L. f. Brewer, w. II. Parker, A. F.
Bunkley, G. NJ Peddicord, Il. Fl. Par.
ker and John Larsen.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-06-22
NEGRO HELD FOR
WOMAN'S MURDER
WIFE OF WARDEN OF ILLINOIS
PRISON FOUND ON A BLAZ-
ING BED.

JOLIET, H., June 21.-Joseph
Campbell. negro trusty at the state
penitentiary. was held in solitary con
finement today pending investigation
of the murder of Mrs Edmund NJ.
Allen, wife of the prison warden,
whose body was found on blazing
bed in her apartments yesterday.
Campbell was convicted of killing
a negro in Chicago five years ago and
sentenced to serve an indeterminate
sentence from one year to life. He
was chosen as the Aliens personal
servant under the honor system. So
far as known, he is the last person
to have seen Mrs. Allen alive.
Officials believe Mrs Allen was
burned to death, though her skull had
been fractured. There was evidence
that the slayer had sprinkled the bed
ding with Mrs. Aliens night clothing
with alcohol before touching a match
to it,