Haines on Tax Reform and Maine State Finances
Hon William T Haines of Waterville announces his stance on taxation and state expenses as a Republican candidate. He argues Maine has run an economical government for 40 years and presents figures from the 1906 treasurer’s report, showing how state funds are raised and spent and urging reforms based on facts over demagoguery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Haines
Waterville
Haines
Maine
Augusta
Treas
Aroostook
America
Death of Captain Amos M Jewett of Westport Me
Captain Amos M Jewett of Westport Maine died in Boston Harbor aboard the brig Ernestine. He was 71, a master mariner, ice dealer, and trader with a long public and family life. Survived by two wives, three sons, a daughter, and several siblings. burial at Mechanic Falls after services of St Elmo lodge Knights of Pythias.
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Amos M. Jewett
Westport
Boston Harbor
Ernestine
Captain Jewett
James
Elvira
Knight) Jewett
Bradford
United States Coast Survey
George W. Jewett
Jewett’s Cove
Portland
Jewett’s Cove Ice Co
Capt. Jewett
Jennie Booker
Georgetown
Mary Shattuck
Newcastle
Harry L
Mechanic Falls
Frank P
James L. Knight
B. F. Jewett
L. W. Jewett
Deering
Hiram Bailey
Franklin
Mass
Clark Jewett
South Portland
T. F. Hodgdon
Boston
George Richards
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Winter calm masks widespread illness in Nequasset
The town notes renewed mild weather yet reports many with colds and the grip. Several residents including Mrs. David Carter Capt J A Stinson and Mr Henry Card suffer illness. A baby girl arrives at the Wright home. Boston expert works on the station pump amid local talk of tax list valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carter
Dr. Ferguson
J. A. Stinson
Charles Fullerton
Henry Card
Lewiston
Blanchard
Little Son
Quincy
Mass
Mrs. Davis
J. E. Stinson
Social notes from South Dresden hometown visitors
Arthur Carlton of Freeport called on relatives in town last week. Mrs Maggie White and her daughter Eva McDonald were guests of Mrs Vesta Siegars. Margaret Pushard visits her sister Lot Call at Dresden Mills. Addie Carlton visited Aunt Annie Grover. Maggie White returned from Richmond to visit daughter Mrs Samuel MacDonald for a week. Luella Costello has been visiting in Richmond.
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Arthur Carlton
Freeport
Maggie White
Eva McDonald
Vesta Siegars
Margaret Pushard
Lot Call
Dresden Mills
Addie Carlton
Annie Grover
Richmond
Samuel MacDonald
Luella Costello
Miss Angie Hunnewell Returns Home After Hospital Stay
MONTSWEAG notes show Miss Angie Hunnewell, long hospitalized in Massachusetts, has come home with friends pleased by her improving health. Captain Frank Brown visits Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Nason as townsfolk report widespread illness and several residents travel or host guests. The community also sees Rev. W. P. Porter resume Divinity School studies in Lewiston and O. C. Nutter move a portable mill on the Asa Plumstead lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Hunnewell
Massachusetts
Frank Brown
Jesse Nason
Charles Baker
Portland
John Young
W. P. Porter
Divinity School
Lewiston
O. C. Nutter
Asa Plumstead
Thalia Bailey
Yarmouth Academy
W. H. Bailey
East Boston
R. G. Cunningham
Lincoln Bailey
State teachers exam set for February 21 at Augusta
A special examination for teachers will be held at the State House in Augusta on Friday February 21 1908 from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. It is designed for those seeking District Superintendent of Schools qualification but open to all teachers. Subjects include reading orthography penmanship English grammar and composition arithmetic geography United States history civil government physiology and hygiene nature studies school law theory and practice of teaching. Preliminary returns are due by February 18 1908 at the State Superintendent of Public Schools office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Augusta
United States
State Superintendent of Public Schools
Oriental Dream Beautifier Claims Instant Complexion Change
Dr. T Felix Gouraud's Oriental Dream promises a clear transparent complexion free from tan freckles or moth patches and closely imitates nature. It is touted with medical testimony and endorsements from professionals and celebrities. Sold by Ford T Hopkins sole proprietor at 37 Great Jones Street New York with distribution to druggists and dealers in the United States Canada and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Felix Gouraud
Ford
T. Hopkins
Great Jones Street
New York
United States
Canada
Europe
Bowdoin Lumber Industry, Students Return Home
The report notes snow desired by lumber men amid portable mills harming Bowdoin forests. Miss Gussie Small returns to Hallowell after holidays. Thurston shifts to Litchfield as mill fireman. Bowdoinham High school students resume classes after vacation. L. T. Brown preaches at Small school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Small
Hallowell
Bowdoin
Thurston
Litchfield
Bowdoinham High School
L. T. Brown
Progress Notes From Winneganace Column
Timothy Burgess, oldest resident, improves after illness confinement. Richard C. Morse starts building a 20 foot launch for a four horse power engine. Mrs. Charles T. Stinson recovers from grip. George D. Weston visited Topsham Grange on Saturday. Frank Howe drives Johan L. Cook's delivery team this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Burgess
Richard C. Morse
Charles T. Stinson
George D. Weston
Topsham Grange
Frank Howe
Johan L. Cook
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