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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-07

factory. On Sunday. Juno Is he had
been in Lewiston and was returning, to
Hallowell on an electric car due to ar
rive there at 11.45 p. NJ. Tho car
reached Hallowell some 30 minutes
late. Tho conductor states that. while
he was running the railroad crossing
at Milliken's, q man answering Four
nier's description left the car and that
his condition, apparently from the use
of intoxicating liquor, was such that
he. the conductor, would not have per-
mitted him to leave at that point II he
had not selected the moment when tho
conductor was OF the car attending to
the crossing.
MAINE Central westbound freight
No. 1874, scheduled to leave Hallowell at
1913 A. NJ. registered out Of Augusta
on June rs at Ito A. M. An examina-
ton Of the engine by railroad officials
disclosed evidence that 1t had struck
something, but the trainmen had not
seen the man.
Inquiry into Fourniers habits and
circumstances detailed above lead US to
believe that he wandered down the
railroad track after leaving the electric
car and was struck and killed by
train while standing, sitting or lying
between the rails"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-07

KENNEBEC COUNTY. In Probate
Court, at Augusta, on the 9Th day of
July, 1916.
A petition having been presented
asking that Joseph w. Allen of Mt.
Vernon be appointed administrator
of the estate of William Johnson Phil
brick, late of Mt. Vernon.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday of July next. in the
kennebec Journal, newspaper printed
in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at a Court Of Probate then to
be holden at Augusta and show cause, if
any, why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
HAROLD E. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON. Register
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Museum Visitors

The following were among tho ~ :.
cent visitors at tho State museum to
register in the Guests Book:
Ernest Sprowl Appleton: Albert
Sprague, Roxbury, Mass; Olivia Hart.
Appleton; Verea Day, Manchester; A.
c. Adams. Mrs. A. C. Adams. Houlton;
Mrs. F. B. Randall. Weeks Mills;
Frank Adams. Houlton; Merle Ingra-
ham, Vassalboro; Mrs. Lena Helms,
Continues On Page 12-columw y
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KENNEBEC COUNTY. j In Probate
Court, at Augusta, on the 9Th day OF
July, 1916
A petition having been presented asking
that the inheritance tax be assessed up
on the estate of Elizabeth J. Tuck, late Of
Augusta
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday of July next. in the
in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend at Court Of Probate then TO
be holden at Augusta, and show cause, if
any, why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
HAROLD E. COOK, Judge
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON. Register
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Contracts Awarded for Sections Highway
industrial Accidents HearingsLabor Statistical
tua Matters Sixteen Candidates Taking Medical
Fernad and Guernsey Primary Paps-Pubc Utilities Findings
fourner and CoxMoran DeathsPmay Election ExpensesNew
Corporations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-07

The Maine Highway Commission was
in session Thursday at its Office at the
State House and opened bids on the
piece Of State highway known as State
highway o." gravel road, as fol-
lows, those designated by a star being
awarded the contract:
GARDINER. 455 MILES.
f. T. Mitchell Oakland, Me. .s31 $50. 81
Smith & Havey, w. Sullivan, Me- Z56s. II
Forgione & Romano, Portland.
Me. ...:.....: ......:............... IS, 4OS. 81
Noyes d Campbell, Augusta, Me-. 1861. 26
RICHMOND, .O56 MILES.
Noyes & Campbell Augusta, Me- .s5Ss4 IS
"Smith & Havey, w. Sullivan, Me-. 34S1 so
f. T. Mitchell, Oakland, Me-. i53O. SO
Awarded
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KENNEBEC COUNTY. - In Probate
Court at Augusta. on the 9Th day Of
July, 1916.
A petition having been granted asking
that Charles w. Jones Of Augusta be
appointed trustee under the will of Eliza
beth J. Tuck, late of Augusta.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday Of July next In the
Kenebec Journal. a newspaper printed in
Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend at Court of Probate then to be
holden at Augusta and show cause. If
any, why the prayer of said petition
SHOULD not be granted.
HAROLD e. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON. Register.
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Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers Of the
Stomach and Intestines. Auto-1ntoxica-
ton, Yellow Jaundice, Appendicitis and
other fatal ailments result from Stomach
Trouble Thousands of Stomach Suffer-
ers owe their complete recovery to Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. Unlike any other for
stomach Ailments. For sale by Bowditch
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Agricultural Department
Chief A. M. G. Soule of the inspection
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
MAKING A NAME FOR A TOWN

The citizens of every town have it
within their power to make or mar
their own municipal name. 1t will be
good or bad, just as they choose to
make it.
We of this town are no exceptions
to the rule, and the citizen who loves
his own home will always bear it in
mind.
There are many good points in favor
of our community, and when the
stranger comes to our midst we should
not fail to impress these facts upon his
mind.
We should take him in hand, exhibit
the community as you would a blooded
horse, let him understand that he is
among a fair minded, energetic and gen
erous hearted people. and when he goes
to other climes he will speak as he has
been spoken to.
That is the way regulations are made
But there is another side, and it is
there that mischief is too often done
The stranger enters our door and We
Immediately begin to complain of the
community and of the people. Nothing
just suits us. Nothing is as it should he
Everything is wrong and the town is
on the way to the dogs.
And again the stranger speaks as he
sees and hears.
That is the way regulations are de,
stroyed.
Which is it to be with us!
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
PUBLIC UTILITIES

In an order issued Saturday by the
public utilities commission, Philbrick &
Greenwood, owners and operators Of a
system of waterworks in American
Falls, are instructed to connect up their
systems in such manner as will best
give the town of American Falls ade-
quate fire protection. The cost Of the
work is to be divided equally between
the waterworks company, Philbrick &
Greenwood, and the town. The work of
making the connection must start with
in 60 days.
Authority was granted the Oregon
Short Line Saturday to make refund
totaling $1,000 to the Utah Idaho Su-
gar company on freight shipments One
refund was on an overcharge Of $44.18
on sugar beets from Tyhee to Black
foot. Another refund represented an
overcharge on % cars of beets shipped
from Moreland Junction to Blackfoot.
1t amounted to $52.32. The third refund
represented an Overcharge Of $4059 on
20 cars of beets from Moreland June,
tion to BlackfOOt:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
DEATH OF ES-
TEEMED PIONEER

This morning at 3 clock w. s. Fish.
er, one Of Blackfoot's oldest and most
respected citizens, was called to his
final rest after three days illness.
He was born in New York State 78
years ago, and his death was due to the
natural infirmities of old age.
Besides an aged wife the following
relatives mourn his sudden death: p.
s. Fisher, A. J. Fisher and F. G. Fisher.
His daughters are: Mrs. Levi Pugmire
Of Ogden and Mrs. Jos. LeCour Of
Blackfoot. Deceased was also distant
relative Of G. V. and F. M. Fisher.
The funeral, which will take place to-
morrow afternoon, will be largely at
tended, as the deceased 3 relatives are
many and his friends legion. The sor-
rowing relatives have the undivided
sympathy of this community in the loss
Of their husband and father.
The deceased's 8 relict is sister of
j. c. Millick.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
PROSECUTE
HER FATHER

Miss Kate Dyson, in charge Of Deputy
Sheriff Dam, arrived in Blackfoot last
Thursday to appear as a witness against
her father, who is in Jail charged with
the crime of incest with her for the
past seven years.
Another charge of statutory rape has
been placed against the unnatural
father. As the crime of incest is punish
able by imprisonment of only 10 wears,
and the latter charge has a lifelong
penalty, it is thought that the defend
ant is getting ready to plead to the
lesser crime. Ferguson and Baum are
his attorneys, not Hansbrough & Gagon
and Ed. Holden as was stated in thi.
paper last week, and which Attorney
Gagon objected to.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
ARMSTRONG TO GO
TO UNION PACIFIC

Upon good authority it is stated that
w. r. Armstrong, general manager and
chief engineer Of the Orem lines in
Utah, will 60 to Omaha on August ! as
assistant chief engineer of the Union
Pacific railroad, which position has re-
Gently been created to place an engin-
eer on the staff of the general manager
who shall have direct charge of main
tenance matters.
Mr.. Armstrong is weil qualified for
such position, having had an expert
ence of twenty-five years in railroad
work as construction and maintenance
engineer and operating official. He
came to the Oregon Short Line in 1905,
when that road operated the Union Pa
cific and Southern Pacific from Green
River, Wyoming, to Reno, Nevada. For
several months he did special engineer
ing work on these roads. In 1906 he was
the engineer in charge of the construc-
tion Of the Yellowstone Park railroad
and the road from Huntington to
Homestead down the Snake river can
yon in Oregon.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

During the storm Tuesday evening
Ishmael Lindquist, son Of Victor Lind
quist of Thomas, was struck by the
lightning and killed.
Ishmael and his brother were out in
the field when the storm started, about
5:30. On the way to the house the light
ming struck, killing Ishmael and stun
ming the brother, Victor, age -. AS
soon as Victor came to he crawled to
where his brother lay and found him
dead and his clothes OH fire, but the
large drops of rain soon extinguished
the flames. Victor then went to the
house and told his parents.
Ishmael was 10 years old. He leaves
besides his mother and father four
brothers and one sister to mourn his
sad and sudden death. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon at Thomas.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
BLACKFooT VS.. KANSAS CITY

Monday the Blackfoot base ball team
played the Red Socks Of Kansas City.
1t was an even game. the score being,
to 9 in favor of Kansas City. This
is the first game that the Black foot
team has lost for some time, and if it
hadn t been for some careless playing
on the part of the outfield, the Grove
City would probably have won the
game. AS it was, they had reason to be
proud as it is said that the peregrinat
ing ball tossers from Kansas City have
won nearly every game played this sea-
son.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
PREPARING FOR OPENING
OF TRAINING CAMP
Special to The Optimist.


Salt Lake City, July 27.-Threc com.
panies of crack Coast Artillery. station
ed at Calexico, Cal. on the Mexican
border, have been ordered to Fort Doug
las for duty in connection with the Citi-
zens Military Training Camp to be hel
August 21 to September 16. The reg',-
lar soldiers will serve as patterns fer
the citizen recruits. They are expected
here shortly after the first Of August.
Advices from Captain John B. Murphy
of the Coast Artillery Corps, officer in
charge of military training camps in
the west, are to the effect that Maj,r
HagoOd will be in command of thu
camp and Captain George c. Marshall
will be camp adjutant. Both are officers
of recognized ability.
The rockies at the camp will be PVT
thru their PAGES to the enlivenir
strains of militar, band. Capta;n
Murphy reports that one of the Goa t
Artillery bands, now at the Monterey
Camp, will he ordered to Fort Dougla,.
Enrolment for the camp has nearly
reached the 600 mark. Lawyers. doe
tors merchants, civil and mining er-
gineers, farmers and in fact men from
almost every profession and pursuit in
life make up the roster of the camp.
War department officers expect an at
tendance of 1900 at the camp and stores
and supplies for that number will be on
hand at Fort Douglas.
Now that the success of the camn is
assured, announcement is made fron
Western Headquarters that applications
for enrolment will be received up to
the day the camp opens, August DIST
Information regarding the camp may
be obtained by writing Lieutenant En-
gene Santschi, ". s. A. Officer in
Charge. 90
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
OFFICER CHARGED WITH
UNJUSTIFIABLE MURDER

Complaints have frequently been
made that gambling has been carried
on in certain residence in the south
ern suburbs of Blackfoot where dwells
0. Campbell and wife.
Last Sunday morning reid was
planned on the alleged gambling rendez-
vous by Deputy Sheriffs Damn, Thomp-
son and Chamberlain. Arriving at the
place of their operations and seeing
dim light the officers held brief
consultation before attempting to make
the raid. after which Officer Damn ad-
vanced to the porch and after peeping
through the bottom of the window
shade approached the door, throwing
himself violently against and at the
same time shooting through it and de-
manding an entrance in the name of
the law. Mr.. Campbell, better known
as "Bill,' and who poses as horse
buyer, unlatched the door and let the
officer in. From all accounts there were
four or five men playing cards when
the officer tried to force an entrance,
but when the shot was fired through
the door they all made their escape ex-
cepting John Harvey, who remained sit
ting at the table until the officer made
his appearance on the Threshold of the
door and he was shot on the left side of
the neck, when he arose and fell for
ward mortally wounded.
Campbell asked Damn to send for a
doctor, but before DR.. Davis arrived
on the scene the unfortunate man was
dead. Coroner Peek was then sent for
and had the body removed to the
Eldredge Undertaking Parlors.
Officers Thompson and Chamberlain,
who had entered the house after the
man had fallen to the floor, wishing to
wash their hands of any blame for the
killing, gave their loaded pistols to the
coroner, but Damn did not surrender his
until the next day when it had but one
chamber empty.
Campbell testified that they had been
playing cards, but not for money, and
no evidence of money was found. He
testified that the door was only latched,
and that none Of the party playing
cards had a gun, and none was found
by the officers.
One of the officers says that he be
lieves there were three shots fired, the
first of which entered the door, the
second lodging in the dead man S body
and the third he believes was fired at
random by one of the card party who
made his escape.
None of the shots took effect but the
one that killed the young farmer who
was comparative stranger in this
neighborhOod. Although there was con
siderable contradictory testimony given
at the coroner's s inquest, and one of
witnesses, Jess Sutton, was arrested for
perjury, the concensus of opinion is that
the killing was an unnecessary and cruel
act and should be thoroughly investigat-
ed and the perpetrator Of it brought to
justice.
Monday morning Coroner Peek i'm
panelled coroner's jury, who spent
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
PARIS MILLINERY BROKEN INTO

Last Saturday night some one broke
into the Paris Millinery and stole some
of the stock. They also broke the cash
register to pieces but secured no money
as the cash was stored in the safe.
The loss was discovered Sunday when
Miss Waite stepped into the store She
called Marshal Sewell, who discovered
trail leading up the outside back
stairs to window, which had been
broken, thus permitting ingress to the
building and into the store.
The thief has not been found, but
Mr.. Sewell is of the opinion that it was
some boy or at most mere amateur at
the business.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
BROTHERS SENT TO
THE REFORM SCHOOL

Judge Doud left this afternoon for
the reform school at St. Anthony with
Dave and Otis Radford, aged and 10
years, the boys who last Sunday entered
tie Paris Millinery and destroyed the
cash register and committed other un.
lawful acts. They are also accused Of
other juvenile depredations. They have
no mother and their father being unable
to give them the proper attention and
care it was thought best to give them a
term in the reform school.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
DANCING PARTY

Mrs. Blanch Eldredge and Mrs. John
G. Brown gave dance in the Progress
hall Wednesday evening in honor Of
Mrs. Brown s three nephews Of Tennes-
see. The music was furnished by Bar
rer's orchestra and the hall prettily
decorated. Punch was served throughout
the evening. The dancing lasted until
~ O'Clock, after which the merry
dancers departed for their homes. All
had very pleasant evening.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
FISHERMEN TO 60 UP BRANCH

Numerous parties of fishermen (and
fisherwomen, too) are organizing to
take advantage Of the specially reduced
rates on the Mackay branch next Sun
day. When they return it is confidently
predicted that the meat markets Of the
city will suffer from lack of patronage
for meal or two.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27

several hours listening to all the testi-
mony possible, and after considering
and discussing the same about 36 hours
arrived at the following unanimous
verdict:
Coroner's Verdict
Death was caused by shock and inter
nal hemorrhage due to bullet wound en-
tering left side Of neck one-half inch
above colarbone and passing out
through median line of back, said bull
let being fired from a revolver held in
the hands of Henry Damn, Deputy Sher.
iff of Bingham County, State Of Idaho,
while in the act of arresting certain per-
bell in the City of Blackfoot, County of
Bingham, State of Idaho, and that the
firing of said shot was unjustifiable.
p. w. POWERS,
N. F. BOYLE,
LEO CHAPMAN,
l.. NJ. CAPPS,
JAMES MARTIN,
GEORGE LOCEY,
LANGLEY ALLGOOD,
HARRY CURTIS, JR.
ID. A. JENKINS.
After the above verdict was made
known to the prosecuting attorney, Mr..
Damn was relieved of his badge of au.
thority and placed under $4,000 bonds to
appear for a preliminary examination
next Monday before Justice Ball when
he will be charged with either murder
in the second degree or manslaughter.
r. N. West and Byrd Trego are on his
bonds.
The dcposed and accused officer de
MES he fired the fatal shot and has en-
ployed Hansbrough 4 Gagon to defend
him.
Sheriff Simmons, who has been the
victim of an attack of typhoid fever
for the past three weeks, made his first
appearance in his Office yesterday. Ho
regrets very much the unfortunate kill
ing of John Harvey, and sympathizes
with his deputy who is charged with his
death. He stated that Mr.. Damn had
a number of good qualities, but as an
officer he was altogether too excitable
and erratic. He has promoted Jailer
Thompson to be his head deputy, and
the position of jailer which was tender
"a y, and refused by Jos. LeCour, has
not yet been filled.
jess Sutton, who is under arrest and
bonds on charge of perjury, gave a
$500 bond with Arch Morris and Lee
billiard as sureties.
Coroner Peek has received word from
the deceased's brother in Baker, Mo-,
telling him to bury the body here, and
that later he would care for it and in
vestigate the cause of his brother S
death. lntermcnt was today.
l.. ID. Wilson, who had employed
Harvey for the past three months, says
he was a trustworthy, sober man, but
that gambling seemed to be his beset
ting sin and great misfortune, and stat
ed that he knows from the deceased s
own lips that he recently. lost his watch
and wages chasing tickle fortune on the
green cloth in BlackfOOt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
BIG TIME AT THOMAS THE OATH

Pioneer Day at Thomas was grand
affair and the program was very good.
A big crowd was in attendance and
there was plenty of sport and fun all
day long. The days program terminated
with jolly dance at night, which was
well attended by the many celebrants
who all wished the Pioneers many happy
returns of the day.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
CHARGED WITH GAMBLING

O. Campbell, Joe Jones, Jess Sutton
and Chas. Cummings have been arrested
and charged with gambling in Camp.
bells residence on the night of the re,
cent murder. They were admitted to
bail and have employed Attorney Dy-
CERT to defend them. Mr.. Dygert today
was granted a change Of venue from
the probate court to Justice Ball s
court.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
EETERTAINS BOYS

Mrs. G. A. Hoover gave a luncheon
Monday in honor of Mrs. John Brown s
three nrphews. Covers were laid for
Merrill Boyle, Port Arthur, James John
ston. SummerfeId Johnston and Will
liam Johnston. The boys spent very
pleasant evening.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
INSURANCE RATES NOT RAISED

j. II. Early, the insurance agent, has
been notified by the board of under
writers that the threat of raising the
insurance rates outside the city limits,
has been withdrawn, and that the rates
are the same as they were prior to May
l5, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27
GET YOUR EYES

Properly attended by reliable
specialist and you will be stronger and
well for task those who have tried.
See DR.. Scarborough, at the Cottage
Hotel, Blackfoot, Tuesday, Aug. 1st.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27

See page four for new political an
G0unt em"nts at $500. With photos,
II 0b in advance.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27

II. c. Tavey is in the East in the in
terest of his business.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-27

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MISS BRANNEN HAS
ELEVENTH BIRTHDAY

Miss Sara Brannen was the honor
guest upon the occasion of her eleventh
birthday, at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
S. A. Daniels, Saturday afternoon. The
pretty little girl received many beauti-
full gifts from her admirers. The af-
terroon was pleasantly enjoyed, play
ing games, an automobile ride and
gathering wild flowers. Ice cream
cake and candy was served. The
guests were Misses Elizabeth Sheffield
Mary Griffin, Myrtle Poole, Mary
Frances Evans, Georgia Lumpkin
Deanie Wakefield, Margaret Wakefield
Ann Heys, Chloe Davenport, Ira Gate
wood.