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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
Mrs. George n. Snow

In the passing Of Mrs. G. H. Snow,
whose remains were brought to this
city for interment Monday last, many
OF our older residents will recall the
beautiful Mrs. Snow who for some
years lived on Grove street and who,
by her sympathetic nature and loyal
affection for relatives and friends,
combined with her high Christian char
acter. won for herself warm place in
many hearts.
Sarah Barton Snow was the daugh-
ter Of the late Luke M. and Martha
Ballard Barton, and with her twin
sister, Dorothy (the late Mrs. Horace
Wells of this city, was born Feb. 3,
1856. Left an orphan in infancy, she
married at an early age George H.
snow To them were born five chill
oren, one only of whom survives. and
II was at the home of this daughter at
west Newton, Mass, that her life pass
cd peacefully away Nov. 8.
MRS. Snow was a cousin of the late
cara Barton. the first president of the
Reo cross Association Of America, and
between these noble women existed a
warm friendship which began while
the former was visitor at the little
homo on Grove street soon after the
close OF the Civil War and ended only
win her death. In their love for HUI
manly and their desire to ameliorate
sunering these cousins were alike. and
not even the blindness by which Mrs
SNOW was stricken, in her later years
prevented her tender ministrations to
others or cast shadow over her serene
spirit.
To her daughter. Mrs. Herbert Cole
or Newton. Mass. and her nieces. Mrs
Francis Sprague Of West Newton. Mrs
Joseph Young Of this city. and her
nephew. Leigh Chick the sympathy OF
many friends is extended in their be-
reavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
FRIENDLY LEAGUE.
Program as Announced for the Month
of November.

The League is working hard for the
annual sale and play to take place the
middle of December. 1.-The Voice of
Authority" a comedy in three acts,
will have the following caste: Misses
Dolda Medina, Ellen Kelly, Grace
Faulknham, Beatrice Kimball. Mildred
Plummer, Katherine Guest, Mrs. Ida
Freeman and Mrs. Gertrude Robbins.
The club hopes to be able to have a
short talk on current topics once a
month and is glad to announce that in
November Mayor Viles will speak on
Augustus city government.
The program for the month is as fol-
lows:
Nov. 9-7.30-9, sale classes under the
direction of Miss Conner, Mrs. Bilo-
deau, Mrs. Sawtelle; $40, Tag Party.
Nov. 16-7.30-9, sale class; go,
smelling party.
Nov. 23-7.30-9, sale classes; 9. talk
on city government. Mayor Viles.
Nov. s30-7.30-9, sale classes; $40,
Thanksgiving program.
Dec. $780, business meeting.
80, games and dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

On Wednesday afternoon a scrim-
mage practice was held by the two
Cony teams at Reuel Williams field.
The teams are fast getting into trim
for the final game which will be played
with Gardiner high school a week from
next Saturday afternoon. The local
team fears that John Redmond, who is
considered the fastest man on the
team. and plays in the position of right
halfback. will be unable to play, as he
was injured in practice game recent
ly and on wednesday was unable to at
tend school. His loss would seriously
injure Cony's chances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
MT. VERNON

EAST-Claire Sherburne is at home
from Rumford Falls for short visit.
Miss Gladys Ingham has returned to
Auburn after passing two weeks at
the home Of her parents.
Charlie Russell had the good luck
to get a fine deer that weighed 252
pounds Thursday. John Walker has
also shot one.
Miss Faustina Bean returned to her
home at the village Wednesday.
There will be social dance at Ing
hams hall Friday evening, Nov. 10. II
stormy, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Bean were
visitors at Augusta Saturday.
Ed Leighton went to Greenville Mon
day, where he expects to pass the win
ter.
weston Locke is improving and his
many friends hope he will soon he ont
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
RIPLEY

Mrs. William Stewart was operated on
at her home Monday and is very i'll.
Mrs. Grace Addition has returned from
Brownville.
Mrs. Nell Randall and Mrs. Grace Huff
OF Athens are in Boston this week.
Mrs. Sarah Peterson has returned to
Oakland after passing a week with her
sister, Mrs. c. w. Wakefield.
MIS-. John Bowdoin has accomts-
MED her daughter. Mrs. H. Tibbetts, to he.
home in Bangor.
Mrs. Stella Brown has returned from
Parkman.
sionis Cooley Is improving in
health. Mrs H. N. Randall is with her.
~ ana Mrs. Ralph Hanson were in
'own iast week from ct. Albans. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Rubie returned home Sunday after Wis.,
iting relatives in Portland and Augusta
for three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred e. Spratt and
daughter Melissa, were Saturday
night ard Sunday guests Of Mrs
Spratt's sister Mrs Ernest Dreamer of
Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
RECOMMENDED BY
BEST AUTHORITIES
All Of the ingredient: OF Hoods
sarsapariIla and Psptiron Pills.

Every one of the ingredients Of Hoods
sarsapariila and Peptiron Pills y recon-.
~ Pharmacopoea, the Dispensatory OF
the u. S. and the American Dispensatory
The medicinal substances used IN
Hoods sarsaparilla include roots: bark g
Peptiron Pills. pepsin. nux. iron. celery.
They are indicated. these authorities
say, in such diseases and ailments as
9ia. nervousness and debility.
When you buy Hoods Sarsaparilla and
peptiron Pills you are buying good medi-
cines. Get them today.
At all druggists, 200 doses $2.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

E. E. Trask of the West River road
on Wednesday brought fine specimen
of the American goshawk into town,
which he killed at his farm after the
bird had carried off several of his
chickens. These big birds are COMPARE
lively rare in this part of the country,
they are almost blue in color and in
some localities are called Blue OAR
ter" on account of the rapid flight Mr.
Clark stated that he intended to have
the bird mounted,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
MT. VERNON

WEST-The church at this place has
received new coat of paint which
makes a fine improvement. .f,s-
Charles Russell Of the east road Sc
cured fine deer recently on French's
fiat. 1t is reported that the deer dress
ed over 200 pounds.
Mrs. Anna Grant of Randolph ar
rived in town Friday and will pass the
winter with her niece, Mrs. Annie But
Ter.
Several citizens Of this place who
have been Ill with colds are improving
lthial Gordon is substituting on r
F. d. route 80 for Mr.. Wormell, who Is
ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Miss Fannie Morse Of Grove street
plans to leave the latter part Of this
week for Washington, D. c., where she
will pass the winter months with rel
atives. Her milkman. who has been
instructed not to leave any milk after
Thursday of this week, has left milk
at the Morse residence for the past 4S
years, and at the home Of a neighbor,
Mr.. Poole. for the past 30 years, hard
ly ever missing day. The milkman is
Alex Duncan Of the Bon-Acord farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

When the teams were made up II
was found that the high man mad
drawn the high man, giving the high
team an average of 81 SIS.
First team Mendall, Boardman,
COLL. Av. 81 5-66.
Second team ohnson, Leavitt. 5817.
Av. So 9-66.
Third team-F. Welsh. Toothaker,
5541. Av. SO I'll.
Fourth team-Edwards. Cross. 551S.
Av SO 2O-33
Fifth team-Bigelow, Patterson, 52O5.
Av. IS 57-66.
Sixth team-Bussell, Washburn. 5197.
Av. IS 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
LIBERTY

wEST-Miss Sadie Boynton Of Wal
doboro is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Boynton.
Everett Turner is at work for Wal
ter Ludwick at the village.
It is reported that Ernest Hannah
has the honor of getting the first deer.
R. P. Morang has sold off his stock
and says he is soon to move to Halo
well. where he will work this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayborn Gates are the
happy parents of son, born Oct. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Big line Of Children's and Women's
Fleeced underwear. Same prices as
last year and all sizes. Children's
coats. to IA years, at very low prices,
and hats to match. Big line of blankets
and new waists. At H. J. Merrick's.-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
LOCAL NOTICES

Clothing Of all kinds is cleaned.
pressed, dyed and repaired by the Au-
gusta Wardrobe System. Vacuum
cleaning a speciality. All work guaran-
teed. 206 Water street, Tel. $50. Free
collection and delivery. novsd6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Hanks have sold
their property on Crosby street to Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Perry. Mr.. Perry has
started already to remodel the house.
Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Hanks will contin-
ue to occupy the house. This transac-
ton was carried on by the Lyman Ger
stan Real Estate Agency.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

DR.. o. H. Brann and Charles Meiggs
of this city returned Wednesday from
a few days hunting in the vicinity of
Jackman, and reported that they had
little success, owing to the noisy condi-
tons which prevail at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Commissioners after pneumonia, ~.
phoid fever and the grip. is sometimes
rerely apparent. not real. To mako u
rea! and rapid. there is no othef tonic 80
hirhiy to be recommended ~ Hoods
Hood s.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Harold Hichborn. who came home to
participate in Tuesdays election, re-
turned on the Wednesday afternoon
express to New York. Mr.. Hichborn
has a voting residence in Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Kingsbury B. Piper, collector Of the
income tax, United States revenue SER
vice, was visitor Wednesday in the
city for short time on the way from
his home in Fairfield to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL
Telephone 13S

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect. etc. VIII ~
charged at the rate Of ten cents POI
line. No charge less thar Is cent.
Subscribers who fail to receive u"
journal promptly will copfer . favor
by notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
MENDALL AND eoARDMAN
Winners in Unknown Partner Bowling
Tournament at ~"

The final result of the Unknown Part
ner bowling tournament at the Y. M.
c. A. has been compiled and the tour
nament was won by Fl team composed
of Mehdall and Boardman. their aver
age being 81 and 5-6S. The individual
pinfall and averages are as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

The Samuel Cohen store will be
closed today and tomorrow to arrange
for the shoe sale which begins Satur-
day. The repair department will be
omen as usual,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

home baked Bran Bread. Large loaves
10c-it's a treat to eat. Weber &
Hewett, Augusta, also at HALLOWEEN
Branch. nov7dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Samuel Cohen left on the 6.3S train
Wednesday morning for Manchester,
N. H., to receive special treatment, and
expects to be away a month or six
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

The Murray Alliance Of the Univers-
alist church will hold a rummage Sale
Nov. 10 and II. in Darby Block up one
flight Nov, s dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

The party that ran over the fox hound
and killed her Friday night on Western
avenue please call at Is Cushman street.
noV7d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Deputy Sheriff Henry McCausland
and party from Readfield were visitors
Wednesday in the city, coming by au-
tomobile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

James Norman left Tuesday for a
few days hunting in the northern part
of the State, going by automobile with
a friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
Thursday, November 9, 1916.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

E. c. Lord Of Belgrade was among
the Wednesday arrivals in this city on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

DIR. Charlotte p. Sawyer. OSteopatn
Augusta Trust Building. Tel. sz4-M'
oct1 Oeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09

Mrs. G. H. Brickett, teacher OF pia
no, a State street. nov1ozs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-09
Drive away HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

"a headache remedy without the dam
gers of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at oncei
Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Used only externally, and in no way can
affect stomach and heart, as some in
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con-
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
all pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains,
frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often
prevents pneumonia).
Csc and Soc Jars; hospital size $3.50
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs r, N. Jensen lef
last week to spend the winter il
Florida.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-12-07

Read Jensen & Barg's announce
ment in this paper.
Mr.. and Mrs R, N. Jensen left
last week to spend the winter in
Florida.
Elliott & WATSON have carload Of
potatoes for sale on the track near
their elevator.
George Wilmoth recently purchas-
ed Chevrolet touring car from the
Carisch agency.
Miss Sarah Rockstad visited in
Spring Valley and Baldwin from
Thursday to Monday.
You can get suitable Xmas gifts at
the Cong'l Ladies' Aid sale Dec. 9th
at the Cong'l church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shiller mo-
tored up from Prescott Friday for
short visit with friends.
County Superintendent H. Aaster-
nd and Prin r A Peterson were
out from Ellsworth Friday.
DR.. N. j. Cranmer, who has been
ill for several weeks, died here this
morning, at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Joe Heinz and children, of
Big River, have gone to Anheim,
CAL, to spend the winter with her
parents.
Raymond Thayer, formerly with
the Stewart Mercantile Co, is now
employed as salesman in the Lusk
furniture store.
Aprons, towels, bags and fancy
articles for Christmas gifts will be
on sale at the Baptist Ladies Auxil-
iary annual sale Dec 16.
X
Oliver Powell, a son of Harvey
Powell, was down from the univer-
sity of Minnesota TO spend Thanks
giving with Mrs. Oliver Powell.
Mrs. Margaret Hawkins is having
a house built in New Richmond, and
she will move to that city at the
close of the present school year.
Taggart's store and the sidewalk
in front was crowded Saturday with
shoppers taking advantage of the
one-cent sale, which closed that ev-
ening.
The Pierce County Fair association
at it's annual meeting elected w. l..
Gilman. president, E w. Campbell,
vice pres, Oscar Halls, secretary,
E. S. Doolittle, treasurer.
Many of the River Falls friends of
Thos. Tomlinson have been up to
Hudson to visit him during the past
couple of weeks. His condition is
reported as very serious at present.
Ed. Wilson, the Plum City barber,
again faces trial on the charge OF
manslaughter in the case which re-
suited in the death Of Chas. Cum
ningham. At a recent hearing be-
fore Judge Yates at Elmwood he
was released, but last week, in a
preliminary hearing before Justice
Fenton at Plum City, he was bound
Of &c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-12-07

Have youibought your Red Cross
Seals?
SPECIAL for Saturday-see S. c..
Hamilton's ad. in this paper.
Atty Henry Rudow was up from
Menomonie Thursday and Friday.
Lund has an interesting announce
ment in this issue of the Journal
read it.
Please don't delay that sitting for
Christmas photos at Shepard's
tudio.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Cole of Spoon
er were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Cole last week.
DR.. Thompson of the State Board
of Health, was guest of DR.. G. D.
Gallup Tuesday.
S. C. Hamilton was laid up
couple of days last week with an at
tack Of rheumatism.
Miss Alma Elertson returned home
Saturday from a months visit with
relatives at St. Paul Park.
Miss Rose Kabarle of Ellsworth is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Zorn for few weeks.
Friends Of Mrs. Chas. George will
be sorry to learn that she is confined
to her bed with an attack of rheuma-
tism.
Mrs. B. R. McCrary of Minneapo-
lis visited at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Vino Fait, the latter part of
last week.
The Mondovi branch of the Oma-
ha now has Sunday train, which
leaves Fairchild at noon and returns
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Christoffer-
son and children, Janet and John, of
st Paul. spent Thanksgiving day
here with the Fortunes.
Roy Bunyard of Kentucky, who
has been working for James Manion
the past summer, left Tuesday to
visit relatives in the Twin Cities.
The Swedish Mission Ladies' Aid
Of the East Side will meet with Mrs.
Allan Herstrum Wednesday. Dec.
Is. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
The L. A. w. P. of the Congrega-
tional church met with Mrs. Henry
Elliott Monday and spent very
pleasant afternoon. Refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Ella Christy of Eureka, Kan,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Magec. On her way
here she stopped at Madison to visit
her son, who is attending the univer-
sity.
The director of U. S. mint de-
mands the coming of a q cent
piece. Getting down to where we
can purchase one of favorite 'two-
for" brands without spending our
whole weeks salary.
The following men left here Tues
day to attend the international Live
Stock Exposition at Chicago: H. R.
Taylor, C. R. Hooking, w. H. Scrut-
ton, w. L. Doe, Homer Bailey, ]. L.
Chapman, F. Pomeroy, Dwight
Flower, C. N. Wiger.
The Princess theatre was crowded
to capacity at three shows Tuesday,
the proceeds from which are donat-
ed to the high school Victrola fund
Students gave clever vaudeville
! sketch in addition to the picture pro-
gram. Two more days at the Prin-
cess will be donated for this cause
Dec. II and 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-12-07

Cross Seals.
Geo. Stewart was a business visit.
or in the Twin Cities yesterday.
Senator Geo. B. Skogmo attended
court in Ellsworth the first of the
week.
Percy Ap Roberts returned home
yesterday from a business trip to
Madison
Miss Lora Irle Of New Richmond
spent the weekend at the VIM. Ru-
dow home.
Messrs. Henry Zorn, A. w. Lund
Joe Heinz and F. Fuller motored to
St. Paul Tuesday.
Hagestad & Co.'S Christmas sug-
gestions in this issue will interest
you. Read their ad.
John Mcdonald of Regent, N. D.,
arrived here last week to spend the
winter with relatives.
The South Fork Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. Oscar Malberg Dec.
IA for an all day meeting.
|
The Mcdowell club will meet
with Mrs. E. A. Whitenack Tuesday
evening, Dec. u, at 7:3O o'clock.
Miss Lottie Thayer came down
from New Richm ond yesterday for q
visit with her sister, Mrs. Nettie
Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Smith spent
Thanksgiving with the latter's cous
ms, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Keller, ir
Oak Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Reynolds and
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Ramer motoreC
to St. Paul Saturday to attend the
play, Experience"
The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Mission church will meet Thursday
Dec IA, with Mrs. Gust Wingquist
Everyone cordially invited.
Mrs. Harry Fuller left yesterday
for an extended visit with relatives
at Colgate, N. D. Mr.. Fuller &C.
companied her as far as St. Paul.
Mrs. Ida Lundquist has rented
part of her house to Mr.. and Mrs
Thos Lauder, who will move here
from their farm in the Fargo dis.
trict.
There will be an assortment OF
fancy articles suitable for Christmas
presents at the Trinity Guild sale
Saturday, Dec 16, at the Kennedy
Sisters Millinery store.
There is no Anti-Tubercuiosis as
ISOLATION in thes whole United States
which surpasses for efficiency and
good work that of the state of Wis
consin. Help the good work along.
The Firemen's annual Thanksgiv-
ing ball was given a record patron.
age, over 300 tickets being sold. The
music. furnished by Pratt's orches
ira, was excellent, and was highly
commended
Frank Falteisek has made extern
sive improvements in his barber
shop. installing three new barber
chairs of the latest model, new wal
mirrors, and has had the whole in
terror re-decorated.
Josius E. Florin. superintendent
of inspection for the state insurance
department, was in town yesterday
inspecting the electric wiring in bus
mess blocks. He was accompanied
On his tour of inspection here by
Walter Patterson, of the city electri
cal department. Mr.. Florin is {
graduate of the River Falls norma
school, elementary class of 1888.
President Fred ]. Carr of the FRS
National bank of Hudson, with five
other Wisconsin bankers. were treat
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-12

ventilation installed, and electric fans.
Mrs. Davis has decided to make this the
permanent home Of The Davis, instead Of
remodeling her building on Frsaklin
street. The equipment from the strand
viii be moved 70 sTha Dawn, and q high
class Of pictures will be run. There will
be special Prices for the opening night,
Saturday, when Triangle feature will be
presented. Miss Tena Craft, trap drum
mer and leader of Crafts orchestra, Of
Lincoln, will open . weeks engagement
at The Dsvis Saturday evening. The
Nickel will be opened next Monday at
Odd Fellows hall. Here there will be but
one price, cents, day or evening, and the
best service that can be given for the
price, is promised. There will be no
matinee performance at either theatre
next Saturday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-12
NARROW ESCAPE.
Branch Pond Woman Shocked b,
Lightning Bolt.

Branch Pond Woman Shocked by
Lightning Bolt.
Mrs. Katherine higgins, OF Branch
Pond, had q narrow escape from death
during the thunder shower Saturday
afternoon, when lightning struck her
house, wrecking all but two rooms and
taking the shoes and stockings of her
feet.
Mrs. Higgins was washing dishes during
the shower, and was just about to close q
door between two rooms when the light
ming struck. 1t went through all but two
rooms in the house, ripping the plaster of
the walls, knocking down pictures and
demolishing bed in one OF the rooms.
Mrs. Higgins had rubber soled shoes on.
The bolt, which travelled along the sheath
ing between the top and lower boards of
the floor, took her shoes of her feet and
ripped her hose into bits. The soles Of
her feet were not burned, but the upper
,part Of her feet are somewhat hurt. Mrs.
Higgins was unconscious for time, but
recovered soon enough to see q fire start
ing on the soft-wood floor. She put the
fire out with q towel. 1t is believed the
rubber soles on her shoes saved her life.
Mrs. Higgins is eighty-three years Of
age, but has fully recovered from the
ahOck