Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
August 4, 1908

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Dyspeplets _ ^1__ Vaitunn Winil in Sugar-coated Tab* lets, quickly relieve _ Sour Stomach, Nausea. Wind in the Stomach. Sleeplessness 'arising from 'indigestion. Si discomforts of Dyspepsia. They are composed ail discomforts ft the i»eHt digestives ayvnent of fine and costs. An appeal ias taken in each case and bonds fur belied for appearance at the Septcm icr term of the superior court. An example of the queer things that ii apparently rational person will ometimes do was demonstrated on {ridge street Sunday evening. On one f the houses not far from the hose iouse a colony of hornets had estab shed themselves and had built a nest f considerable proportions, so large hat one of the occupants of the house id not like the idea of having them lit re, and on Sunday evening he decid d to destroy the nest. He wanted to eslroy it quickly so as not to run any isk of getting mixed up with a lot of lornets, and In order to accomplish he desired results threw a lot of tur entine on the nest and then set fire to 1. The nest burned all right, in fact t burned so rapidly that the chances icre excellent for setting the house on ire. At this junction a small boy liouted "fire” and the men at the hose iouse hooked up the horses and were ust starting out when someone asetr ained that the trouble was over. PERSONAL MENTION Ex-Governor and Mrs. John F. Hil! loft yesterday afternoon for Portland Mr. and Mrs. \V. A. Vincent left last night for a visit of two weeks in Bos ton. Howard E. Webber and Daniel Cony left Monday morning for a few days' visit at Portland, after which they will go to Boston. Mrs. Delia Morse has returned from North Hampton, N. H.. accompanied by her daughter. Miss Dora Morse of Oakland, Calif. Miss Bernice Watson, clerk at the bureau of entomology at the State House, who had been enjoying a vaca tion, resumed her duties yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Young are enjoying a month's vacation in Boston and vicinity. They will also visit the White mountains before returning home. Mrs. J. O. Trask has returned home after passing a few weeks' vacation at Old Orchard with her sons, Ruel and Henry Hallowell of Boston and daugh ter, Mrs. Rev. O. J. Guptil! and family of Bath. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Abbott of Brewer, who had been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Curtis at Cobboss ?e contee, returned home on train No. 11 Sunday afternoon. CITY BASEBALL LEAGUE. Plumbers Win from Postals Monday Afternoon With Score of 17 to 3. Monday afternoon’s game on the Reuel Williams field between the Plumbers and the Postals might be called a trifle one-sided, as the steam fitters had no difficulty in showing the government clerks the way, and by a wide margin, the score being 17 to 3. The battery for the Plumbers was Hoxie and Short, and for the Postals Wright and Riley. CITY LEAGUE STANDING. Per Won. Lost. Played. Cent. Edwards .ti 1 8 .750 V.-i !.4 3 7 .550 Co. M .4 3 7 5od Plumbers .5 4 of tl Postals .3 3 i: .5utl Eatons .2 3 f. .400 Firemen .3 5 S .375 City Marshal Fletcher and Deputy Sheriff Moore arrested Fred Britt nit on the Bidton Hilt road last evening on a warrant sworn out by Eugene Em ery charging Britt with malicious mis-% chief through damage alleged to have been done to a house belonging to Emery which Britt had been occupy ing. A hearing in the case will be held at the municipal court this morn ing. Sergeant Tibbetts, one of the ord nance sergeants at Fort Warren, Bos ton harbor, who was stationed at the United States arsenal in this city from 1 S‘>3 to 189G, is in Augusta on furlough. Ralph Friend, son of Doctor and Mrs. Friend, who has been very sick with typhoid fever, is somewhat im proved. The Presque Isle library has just been presented by Mr. Carnegie '.vith the following books: “The Proceedings of the Peace Arbitration Conference,” and his own deliverd in Kdinburgh on “The Negro in America.” The Badge of Honesty Is on every wrapper of Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery because a full list of the ingredients composing it is printed there in plain English. Forty ■years of experience lias proven its superior worth as a blood purilier and invigorat ing tonic for tin* cure of stomach disorders and all liver ills. It builds up the run down system as no other tonic can in which alcohol is used. The active medic inal principles of native roots such as Golden Seal and Queen’s root, Stone and Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black Cherrybark are extracted and preserved by the use of chemically pure, triple refined glycerine. Send to Dr. It. V. Pierce at Buffalo, N. V'., for free booklet which quotes extracts from well-recognized med ical authorities such as Drs. Bartholow. King, Sc udder, Coe, Ellingwood and a host of otheptf, showing that these roots can be daptmded upon for their curative action it all weak states of the stomach, accompuiied by indigestion or dyspepsia us well as in/fill bilious or liver complaints and injm/'wasting diseases” where thero Is losiwllesh and gradual running down of tl^strength and system. The "Golden Medical Discovery "makes rich, ’pure blood and so invigorates and' regulates the~ stomach, liver and bowels. and, through them, the whole system. Thus all skin affections, blotches, pimples and eruptions as well as scrofulous swel lings and old open running sores or ulcers art) cured and healed. In treating old running sores, or ulcers, it is well to in suro their healing to apply to them Dr. Pierce’s All-Healing Salve. Ifyourdrug gist don’t happen to have this Salve in 1 stock, send fifty-four cents in postage 1 stamps to World’s Dispensary Medical As sociation, Dr. K.V. Pierce, Pres.. Buffalo, N. Y., and a large Imx of the" All-IIealing Salve’’will reach you by return post. You can’t afford to accept a secret nos trum as a substitute for this non-alcoholic, medicine of known composition, not even though the urgent dealer may thereby make a little bigger nrolit. I)r. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. You Can Heat the Smallest or the Biggest Building Cheapest with a Winchester Heater A Child Can Run It If is so easy of manipulation. Its corrugated fire box makes heat out of clinkers and cuts down coal bills. It is an ideal heater for an old as well as a new building. Hot water or steam Is the cheapest method of heating. Saves labor in dusting. Write at once for our booklet on heating. Smyth Thayer Company 234 Congress Street BOSTON, MASS. BELFAST. New York Autoists Make Quick Time to Maine. Harry Gray’s Rowboat Is Stol en From Its Moorings. The 1908 Club Organizes-Items Of Local ana Personal Interest. Belfast, Ale., Aug. 3.—(Special).—A big snorting, putting, dust covered au tomobile dashed into town this morn ing and attracted considerable atten tion as it swung around the corners and finally stopped near the Windsor hotel. In the car was A. D. Gray, M. D., of New York and a party of seven or eight friends. They left New York at 7 o'clock Saturday morning and ar rived in Belfast, a distance of 4(i9 mile.s, at in.::0 A. M. this morning. They covered the distance from New York to Boston, .MX miles, in just eight hours and all minutes; from Boston to Rock land, Me., they were nine hours and 30 minutes, a distance of 193 fi-8 miles and from Rockland to Belfast, a dis tance of 28 1-3 ndles in one hour and 10 minutes. Aft* r a short stop here they proceeded to 1 .anger, where they were to dine, after which they intend ed to resume their journey to Castine, where they will be guests of Dr. Grindle, a summer resident. Dr. Gray and his party make the trip every year, but this is the best time they have ever made between the two points. They had no trouble on the way with the officials, keeping within speed lim its in the cities and towns and making up for it on the country roads. Prof. Chase and Mrs. Chase of Bates College are guests of Mrs. Charles Baker on Congress street. Misses Maude and Clara Steward spent the week-end in Rockport the guests of Miss Blanch Bowden. They returned Sunday on the excursion steamer Castine. William McLaughlin of Bangor is the guest of Miss Lizzie Clements. Mrs. William Swan occupied Take-et ezy cottage on the shore last week, en tertaining informally during the week. The cottage this week will be occupied by Mrs. B. A. Spencer. Miss Myrtle Pendleton of Good AY ill Farm was in this city a few days ago on her way to her home in Islesboro. While in this city she.was the guest of her brother, Addison. Pendleton. Miss Maude Matthews, cashier in Jas. II. Howe's store, has returned to her duties after a two-weeks vacation. She spent much of her time in Rucks port, where with her mother, Mrs. C. M. Matthews, she visited relatives. Miss Maude Russess, clerk in the Howes dry goods store, left this morn ing for a two-weeks, vacation at Hurd farm, the guest of her sister, Mrs. V. G Hurd, in Northport. Miss Elizabeth Chamberlain has gone to Milo for a three-weeks visit with relatives. Miss Nellie Harriman, who lias been the guest of her aVint, Miss May Har riman. Congress street, has returned tn her home in Waltham. Mass. Miss Edith Cram of Brockton, Mass., arrived ori the steamer City of Rock land yesterday and will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Colby for a week. from Somerville, Mass., any’s summer home, were Mr. Lewis feting of Roston, Miss Elizabeth juimby and Claude R. Roberts of Rcl ast. The Randalls at the Hermitage •ntertained Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Slier nan an.] Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Quim at dinner The party made the trip n Mr. Sherman's fine touring ear Mr. ind Mrs. Ralph Howes were at their 'ottage, Pine Lodge, with a party of riends. At Sans Souci, the cottage of C. Rurgess. were Mr. and Mrs. Rur ;ess and son Kenneth. Mr. and Mrs. Randall and son Tom. who have been spending a few weeks it their cottage, have returned to their ionic in this city and will let their rot ige for the next few weeks to Mr. and ITrs. Harry Clark, who with their son jonald will enjoy life at the pond. Miss Gertrude Meades of East Cr inge, N. J.. who has been camping at (Continued on P4*e Twelve.) LAST CALL! Our End of the Season Sale Closes Very Soon. Clothing for Men and Boys At Sweeping Price Reductions. Boys’ and Youths’ Odd Suits We have selected a few lets of Hoy’s Suits that we shall make some tremendous cuts on. ONE LOT of 22 i: iy's Knee Pant Suits, sizes 13-14-la, regular prices $3.50 to $6.50, sale price.$2.48 ONE LOT of 11 Hoys’ Knee Pant Suits, sizes 11 to 50, regular prices 5 Knee Pant Suits, sold for from $5 ONE LOT of 2 $3 to $6, sale price.$1.98 to $10. now.$3.98 ONE LOT of 12 Youths' Suits, sizes 17-1S-19, sold for $S to $13.50, your choice. $5.98 ONE LOT of 25 Youths' Suits, sizes 14 to 10, regular 'ice $5 to $10, now only .$3.98 White and Fancy Vests $1 Vests marked to 98c. $1.25 Vests marked to 98c. $1.50 Vests marked to.■. $1.19 $2 Vests Marked to..,. $1.59 $2.50 Vests marked to".$1.89 $3 Vests mark -d to .$2.39 $3.50 Vests marked to .$2.89 $4 Vests marked to .$3.29 Children’s Wash Suits All $3 Wash Suits $2.19 All $2.50 Wash Suits .$1.98 All $2 Wash Suits $1.59 All $1.50 Wash Suits.$1.19 All $1 Wash Suits .79 All 75c. Wash Suits .59 All 50c. Wash Suits .29 All $2 Khaki Suits .$1.69 All $1.50 Khaki Suits .$1-29 All Hoys’ Baseball Suits.79 Rain Coats Men's $25 Rain Coats.$19.98 Min’s $20 Rain Coats .$15.98 Men's $15 Rain Coats.$10.98 Men's $10 Rain Coats $7.93 Boys’ Clothing Dept. BOYS’ AND CHILDREN'S SUITS. Ages 4 to 17. All $10 Suits at the astonishing price of.$6.98 All $S Suits at the astonishing price of.$5.98 All $7 Suits at the astonishing price of.$4.98 All $11 Suits at the astonishing price of $4.29 All $5 Suits at the astonishing price of.$3.79 All $4 Suits at the astonishing price of. $2.98 All $3.50 Suits at the astonishing price of. $2.49 All Suits at the astonishing price of. $2.19 At these prices it wilt i ay mothers to oioljie the hoys for next season. _

Astounding Values in High Class Summer Suits for Men and Youths. All of Fancy or Mixed Men's 3-ph*ee Suits that sold for $25, now.,$19.98 All of Fancy or Mixed Mali's 3-piece Suits that sold for $20. now. $15.98 All of Fancy or Mixed Mon’s 3-piece Suits that sold for $15, now. $10.98 All of Fancy or Mixed Men’s 3-piece Suits that sold for $12, now. $9-38 All of Fancy or Mixed Men’s 3-pieco Suits that sold for $10, now. $7.69 All of Fancy or Mixed Men’s 3-piece Suits that sold for $S, now. $5.98 You have free and unrestricted choice of our extra stock at the sale prices, even of our finest “Shuman” Clothing. E. E. DAVIS COMPAMY 208-210 Water St., Augusta, Maine. ONLY CIRCUS DAY FOR AUGUSTA THIS YEAR AUGUSTA WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5 AUGUSTA DRIVING PARK flost Costly and® Perfect Exhibitions OF HIGH-SCHOOL MENAGE ACTS EVER EXHIBITED* Three Trains of Cars, Superb Stable of Blue Ribbon Horses, Waterproof Tents, and Comfortable Seats for 10,000. The Grandest Eye Teast ever Perfected IN THE OVERPOWERING GORGEOUS STREET PARADE Which leaves the Show Grounds at 10 o’clock In the morninfr. Over a Mile of Bewildering, Imposing, Inspiring Spectacular. Over One Thousand BICHLY ROBED KIDEB3 and ELKGANTLV CAPAKISONKD ANIMALS. TWO PURI'ORVlA,\CI;S DAILY,'RAIN OR SHINE At Sand K p. m. Doors to the Menagerie, ethnological Congress and Prominods Concert open 1 hour earlier. All Tents Absolutely Waterproof. Fifty Uniformed Ushers in Attendance. Scats provided with Comfortable Back and Foot Bests. THKiLLIHU, DAKliVGv DEATH-DEFYIKCx FREE EXHIBITION HVHe. DeZizPs intrepid Flight Through Space The Very Acme of Nerve Racking Ac. compiishments. Twice Daily on the Show Grounds. Upon the return of Street Parade and again at 6:30 o m.

AMERICA’S REPRESENTATIVE AGGREGATION. Perfect in Organization. Resplendent in Moderism. thp.ee rings, two elevated stages, aerial enclave, ACROBATIC ARENA, ROMAN RACE COURSE, SPORTING PLAZA, FORTY-ONE COM.'CAL CLOWNS. ARRAY OF ASTOUNDING ARENIC ACTS. An Army of Performers. One Hundred Rare and Costly Wild and Subdued Deni zens of Forest, Si ountain and Plain, Herds of Elephants, Droves of Camels, Zebras .nd Ostriches, Hundreds of Rare Tropical Birds. The Harest Zoological Uolleo tion ever Assembled, Queer Quadrupeds and Strange Animate contributed by the four quarters of the Universe. MIGHTY MARY The Largest and Most Powerful Elephant ever placed on exhibition. Jrunbo Dwarfs in Comparison. EQUESTRIANS, ACROBATS, GYMNASTS, TUMBLERS, CONTORTIONISTS, JUGGLERS SPECIALISTS, WONDER WORKERS. ONLY PAIR OF BLACK TIGERS ever placed on exhibition. Man’s Superiority over the Brute Crea. tion demonstrated in Perfect Exhi bition of Animal Education. Jy25,29aul,4 i Wants All To Know— Rodins, Ga.. September It, IMS. MESSRS. B. 0. DB WITT CO., Chicago, 111 Oentlemen:—Your* of th* 6th fa hand. In reply will lay, most assuredly use ray letter In any way you see fit for tha banaflt oI tha suffering. I will answer all correspond ence as to ray own case. I recommend KODOL to all 1 hear grumbling about their stomachs, and hare bought many their Aral bottle. All that Is required Is a trial el KODOL. It talks for Itself. Yours eery truly, 0. N. CORNELL. Kodol for Dyspepsia. digests what yon eat, take* tha •train off of tha heart, and contrib utes nourishment, strength and health to every organ of the body. For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Inflammation of the mu cous membranes lining the Stomach and Digestive Tract, Nervous Dys pepsia and Catarrh of the Stomach. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURE FOOD AND DRUQ LAV Digests What You Eat FIFIELD BROS. MACHINISTS 137 Water Si., Ai&usfa, Me. CAPITAL MARINE MOTOR PI field Bros. Builders. rhoroughly Equipped Job Shop. MJTOMOBILE AND MOTOR BOAT REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Automobile and motor boat supplies. Hall and see the Capital Marine Knglne Agents for the reliable Maxwell au tomobiles.

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