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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
II Was Organized in 1913, and Has an In.
furnished Record Of Nearly a HALF Century.

1t is great mistake to suppose that
sums Of trifiing amounts are not worth
saving. BY the habit of saving small
matters riches are frequently acquired.
For nearly a half century the Augusta
Savings bank has been a fostering
guardian for thousands of people who
have protited by pursuing the main
object for which the institution was
established. The Augusta Savings bank
was established in 1S4S for the purpose
of affording a secure investment for
persons who have not the facilities OF
putting their surplus earnings other
wise to use and earn for them fair
rate of interest. Mechanics, clerks.
working men and women have always
found this institution a safe deposit
tory for their surplus earnings. and
every inducement is offered them to
open accounts, no matter how small.
From the first the policy of welcoming
the small depositor and extending to
him the same courtesy and accOmmO-
dating spirit that was shown to the one
who brought a larger sum. proved sue
cessful and the bank grew steadily.
It's original incorporators were VIM.
Woart, Henry Williams, Benz. A. G.
Fuller. Ruel Williams. Benz. Swan,
Luther Severance, Frederic A. Fuller.
VIM r. Smith, Lot NJ Morrill,, David
Bronson and Allen Lambert. The first
officers and trustees of the bank elected
Sept 80 1S4S, were VIM. Woart, presi-
dent; Benz. \. c.. Fuller, secretary and
treasurer. and trustees, Ruel Williams,
Luther Severance. BENZ. Swan. VIM.
r.. Smith, David Bronson. Henry Will
liams, James w. North, Geo. w. Nor
ton Henry Winslow, James A. Thomp-
son and j. p. Dillingham;. While the
primary object of the incorporators OF
the bank was that of savings deposits,
ye. this by no means constitutes the
full course of its business. 1t affords
especial privileges to executors, admin
istrators. guardians. trustees. married
women and minors. In fact general
banking business in all its branches is
carried on. The banking rooms located
at No. 235 Water street. are handsome
~ furnished. and possess every accom-
mediation for comfort, convenience and
safety. Their massive fire and burglar
proof steel lined vault of the Daemon
pattern is the only one of the kind on
the river. The outside door which is Of
chromatc steel weighs three and one
half tons The face of it is perfectly
smooth having no spindle or shaft
running through the door to work the
combination bolts. 1t is equipped
with triple time locks and an auto
matte bolt thrower. The door closes at
d stated time and cannot be opened
until the time locks withdraw the
bolts. The vault has steel shelving
and boxes for bonds. notes and papers.
It also contains a steel chest equipped
with time locks and combination. as
further safeguard for bonds, notes and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

the establishment. The vault, one of
the largest in the State. is fire proof.
Within are located two Diebold fire
and burglar proof safes, equipped with
triple time locks. One of these mod
ern safes contains 105 safe deposit
boxes with combination locks. which
are let to patrons at moderate rates.
The range of business embraced by the
Augusta Safe Deposit & Trust Com
pauy is wide one. 1t acts as executor,
administrator. guardian of estates of
minors. trustee for the administra-
ton of property under appointment
by individuals as legal authority. 1t
also acts as legal agent for any town.
city or corporation issuing certificates
of stock. bonds or other evidences of
or for the payment of
dividends or interest thereon. While
these objects are among the leading
functions of the company. yet they do
not compose it's full lines of business
The receipt of money on deposit and
the payment of interest thereon is a
feature in which the institution supple
ments the work of the bank. In fact
the company does a general banking
business, precisely like that of ma /
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PAGES 9 TO Is.

tional bank. except that it issues no
bank notes. Interest is allowed on
daily balances and credited monthly.
while on time deposits special rates OF
interest are given. Notes are dis
counted, exchange issued and collec-
tons made promptly at reasonable
rates. The president of the company.
MIR. ]. Manchester Haynes. is a gentle
man of exceptional keen business
qualities, and displays commendable
Judgment in all matters pertaining to
financial and commercial affairs. His
name is closely associated with many
important enterprises in this vicinity.
and any worthy object designed to
benefit Augusta always finds in him a
willing and substantial supporter. The
treasurer of the company Is Mr.. F. E.
smith For many years he was
associated with the Maverick National
bank of Boston. He is a thorough
student of banking and finances, an ex-
pert accountant, and gentleman
whom it is pleasure to meet either in
a business or social capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

live business men of the city are hust-
ling to obtain one or more good in
dustries, and when these are secured
we see no reason why Gardiner should
not enjoy greater measure of pros
perity than at any previous period of
her history, and why the next decade
should not show an even greater
growth and development than the last
But the Kennebec valley offers far
more inducements to the world than
those embraced in its industries. 1t
offers natural beauties as great as are
to be found anywhere in New England.
The scenery along the noble kennebec
is every whit as varied and as beauti-
full as the scenery along the Hudson,
even though the fact has not been so
extensively advertised The climate of
the valley is healthful, and its people
Industrious. hospitable. and law ahiol-
ing. All of its cities are supplied with
modern water, gas and electric light
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CITY HALL. AUGUSTA.

of excellence. The farmers of the
county are hard working. intelligent.
and even if they are obliged to contend
with a climate lacking the balmy
warmth of Southern California, they
need not feel ashamed to invite a
comparison of their comfortable homes
With those of the farmers in any other
state in the Union.
1t is told Of a Western congressman
who was once stump speaking in the
kennebec valley that he put up over
Sunday with a farmer who was de-
voted member of his party. The next
morning he accompanied his host
about the farm. and noting the album
dance of granite boulders. and the.
what seemed to him, contracted dimen-
sions of the fields, exclaimed. And is
it possible that you have been able to
make a good living here"
Yes replied his host. by hard
work and economy l have been able to
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lost. AS matter of fact no city of
the Kennebec today has a larger num-
Der of good healthy industries than has
the city of Gardiner. The Cobbossee
stream, in its rapid fall to join the
Kennebec. affords the people of that
city one of the finest water powers in
Maine. Along it's banks are a number
of fiourishing manufactures. The
Foster Edge Tool CO., the S. D. Warren
Paper Co., the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Pulp and Paper mills, the Went
worth Spring and Axle Co., the Oak
land Manufacturing Co., ]. F. Newell
& Co., James Walker. The S. N. MaXcy
Manufacturing Co., Towle, Holt &
Leslie, b. S. Smith and the p. C.
Holmes Co., are all prosperous con-
Germs that give employment to a large
number of people at good wages,
Gardiner also boasts two excellent
machine shops.
No city of the Kennebec valley is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
cusHnoc FIBER COMPANY.
Manufacturers Of Suiphite Fiber and High
Grade Manila Paper.-One Of the Best
Arranged and Most Complete Mills in the
Country.

1t is difficult for anyone. unless they
are familiar with the capabilities of pa
per. and the many branches of industry
pertaining to the various specialties of
paper making, to form a correct idea
or estimate the magnitude of the
enterprises engaged in the business
and the large amount of capital in
vested in the United States. 1t has now
come that paper enters into the COM
position of thousand and one more
articles. from car wheel to a house
built of paper. The immense demand
for paper has resulted in a complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

winter have served to confirm it's pre-
dictions. and lend force to its arSu-
ments. it has only to say that it is not
too late yet, to take this step SO essen
tial to the business prosperity of Au-
susta. The city itself might far better
guarantee the interest on reasonable
amount of bonds for such an enter
prise. rather than allow q large and
valuable trade to be diverted from our
merchants. What contributes to the
prosperity of any man in a community.
contributes in measure to the pros
perity of the community. Whether or
not the census of 1900 shall make as
good a showing for Augusta as the
census of 1880. depends very largely
upon the foresight and enterprise that
shall be shown by it's citizens
While Hallowell did not make any
very conspicuous showing in the re-
turns of the last census, there is reason
to believe that she will rank up very
we'll Win nef SISTER cities OF the Ken
nebec in the next one The substantial
growth of the Johnson shoe factory.
the location of the power house and re-
pair shops of the electric road in that
city, the prosperous business of the
saw mills, the sandpaper and glue fac
tory. the granite and the ice compan-
les, and number of minor enterprises.
are all sources upon which may be
based, if not large growth in popula-
ton, at least a substantial one.
The remarkably fine showing of
Gardiner in the decade covered by the
last census was due in part, to causes
that do not exist now. The Randolph
shoe factory. the Richards paper mill.
and the w. II. Moore Mattress Co, are
no longer in operation. 1t must not
be supposed, however that Gardiner
is lacking in substantial industries.
The good people of that city have not
always been as earnest as they should
have been in calling public attention to
what they have in the way of prosper
Gus industries. They have been too
prone to overlook them in dcploring the
comparatively few industries they have
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plants. First class transportation
facilities are enjoyed with the outside
world both by rail and by water Au-
gusta. Hallowell and Gardiner are con-
nected by an electric railroad, with
cars running between the three cities
every half hour.
The people of the Kennebec valley
feel just pride in their public schools,
which are among the best to be found
in New England. They have also at
Waterville Colby University. which has
taken a deservedly good rank among
the higher institutions of learning, and
The Coburn Classical school, one of
the best preparatory schools in the
country. The Kent's Hill seminary
located in the town of Readfield, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

the Oak Grove seminary at Vassalboro
are also educational institutions in
which the people of the Kennebec val
ley feel just pride.
Most of the public buildings in the
valley are located at Augusta. where
we find the Capitol, the Insane hos
pital, United States arsenal, and the
Kennebec county court house and jail
All OF the cities of the valley abound in
picturesque and beautiful homes, the
streets are bordered by beautiful shade
trees. and home pride exhibits itself in
well kept buildings and grounds. There
is everywhere an atmosphere Of thrift
and enterprise.
The cities Of the Kennebec valley owe
not little of their commercial pros
perity to the industrious and wellto- do
farming communities that surround
them. The soil of kennebec is fertile.
and fruits. especially apples. grow here
in great variety, and with high grade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE.
In which located the Augusta Safe Deposit Trust Coz

other securities of the bank. 1t is safe
to say that there is no bank in New
England that is better equipped for the
protection of depositors. Since the
bank was founded it has issued $1,000
pass books, and has paid to stock
holders in dividends s4423. 1868. 1t
now has deposit of S5,934. 405.s3 and
has 11.173 depositors. The trustees of
the bank are: VIM. S. Badger. j. H.
Manley l.. c. Cornish. Lendall Titcomb.
and B. F. PARROT. The president. VIM.
Badger has occupied the Office for thir-
teen years. and has been a director
since 1859. j. H. Manley. vice-president
was elected year ago. Edwin c.
Dudley. it's treasurer for the past five
years, has been associated with the
bank for sixteen years. The officers
and trustees of the Augusta Savings
bank are prominent capitalists and
business men whose names are synOny-
nous with integrity and whose in
terests are allied with the growth and
prosperity of the city. Their policy to
all substantial interests of Augusta is
liberal and encouraging. and they give
valuable support to all kinds of COM
mercial and industrial enterprises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
AUGUSTA. MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. MAY 7. 1896.

better supplied with saw mills Hayes
& Atkins. J. Gray & Son, II. w. Jewett
& Co., The Lawrence Brothers, and
The Bradstreet Lumber Company are
all prosperous concerns that contribute
in generous degree to Gardiner pros
perity. The large ice industry also
affords employment to many Gardiner
citizens.
1t must not be thought. however, that
Gardiner has done nothing to make up
for the loss of the three industries
above referred to. The new Phillips
saw mill. the big Richards pulp mill,
the kindling wood factory at South
Gardiner. and the construction of the
kennebec Central railway. are all sub
stantlal moves in this direction The
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do rather more than that. ! have
managed to save a few thousand dol
lars which 1 have invested in Western
farm mortgages
''Ah. indeed, where are your mort
gages?''
And then the Western congressman
learned that they were upon the roll
ing acres of his own home county. 1t
was an example of Eastern thrift that
he did not soon forget.
Yes, the Kennebec valley is a good
place to live in, and good place to do
business in. There is ample chance
for the profitable investment of capital
in far greater industrial development
than it enjoys today. In our issue of
TODAY we have endeavored to give
of view of this community
in it's industrial life to a far wider
range of readers than We ordinarily
reach. We sincerely hope that our
efforts may not be lacking in beneficial
results.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

premises. Several of the clubs already belong to the General Federation, and consequently do not favor a southern fedora ton. Other clubs are strongly in favor of uniting all the womehs clubs Of the south into one formidable organiza- ton. This is but the beginning of "a movement which in all probability will bring all southern women's clubs in touch one with the other, thereby strengthening the purpose and broaden- ing the scope of each club The subject of womans suffrage was not preached at the Monteagle convention. A south ern woman who was present remarked to Mrs. Miner "that this convention of women was a revelation to her; she was astonished at the interest manifested in and the advancement made by southern women in litera ture." She had for years spent her summers at eastern literary centers, and has kept pace with her southern sisters, she had supposed. Mrs: Cora Stewart Wheeler of Boston stated in her lectures on Boston clubs that notwithstanding the boasted culture or the Bostoness, she had found in. New Orleans, Savannah and Charleston mod est, retiring women, who were thorough ly familiar and conversant with the higher literary work, which the Boston club had never even touched upon.'
 The Home Culture club of Montgomery was represented at the convention by Mrs, J. Weir, and the motto of this or ganization Is Making homes better homes, and neighbors better neighbors.
 MRS. GEO. c. BALL.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Weber, the clarionet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- ton with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 4-2S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE,

Troy, Alabama.
 l. Has full college scholastic course and by it's organic law grants college degrees. -2 While it has the best of facilities for the usual college training for the learned professions and avocations, yet it's distinct which the State has great need and has made provision here. The course is so ar, higher grade of scholarship. Anyone can enter and find suitable work.
 We have primaries. etc, in the model school and many college graduates and post graduates and professional work. Many college presidents, and professors, and city and county superfntendents of schools and other leading teachers are on our profess sional and post-graduate courses for higher degrees etc. .l i-., S-
 g. All expenses are very low. Board is but 7 to si0 per month. @
 4 For full particulars, or if good teacher Is wanted write the President 10. K. EI4- DRIDGE, Troy, Ala. Ask for the State Normal Exponent, monthly journal.
 7=25-1m --.-.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Big profits can be made by selling State Herald silver campaign badges. Agents wanted all over United States. For terms address State Herald Badge De- partment, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-26-d-w-tf
 Ladies, have cut the price on ladies' and childrens slippers and Oxfords at and even less than factory cost. I have in stock more than 2000 pairs of these goods, and now they must go Come and look at them, as you can save 20 to 50 per cent. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

{ Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and
 marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as 1t goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-26-F
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
A Good Salesman.

In cut glass; the name Libbey with sword under it~is a trademark that IS a good salesman. It Is cut on the best Of glassware that America produces.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
t giass-Msyberry & Watson.
Ten Cents Round Trip.

The Bessemer and Birmingham rail- road will have special train to leave Bir- mingham at D. m. every Sunday for ,the Accommodation of those who take advantage of the 10 cent excursion rate. This enables the Bessemer people to spend the afternoon in Birmingham or East Lake, and return home in time for church. 6-18-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

RANDotPH;MAc9N W9MMAN's COL faciiities with best male coiisses. Endowment ip- come reduces cest Of taiaiSSn 3Ie-haadida ons
 VIM W. SMITH. AM, LL.D, Pres.
 6-28-eod-19t ~t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Why not try Victor coalP J. "A, Alexander, manager. Tel ephone 4O6. 7-a6-Im-su-we
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
E Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with
 1000 incandescent lights.
Headouarters for California Wine.

|. i$s per dozen quarts. pure and whole Nome claret; $2 per dozen pfnts. a pure Xnd wholesome. claret. N Southern wines. $4 per dozen quarts. 326O per dozen pints.
 we also keep full line of ports. sher- vfes and best grades of Ca1ifornia's growth, equal to imported wines, at req Sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
 No. 8. corner Morris ave. and goth St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
EDUCATIONAL.
Jones' College for Young Ladies,
ON THE H1oHLANDsi
Gadsden, Ala.

CadSden, Ala.
 ON THE HIGHLA NDSi SUCCESSOR TO HUNTSVILLE FEMALE
 COLLEGE.
 Fall session begins September 2, 1896. Nineteen officers and teachers. Everything new. Every department of female educa- ton taught. New Chapel and Music Con- servatory. We own the electric plant and water works. One of the most delightful places for school In the south. You can not fail to be pleased with the government. Charges reasonable. Send for catalogue.
 A. B. JONES, President.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.

.Mayberfy & watson for building material.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
TERSELY TOLD.

Bicycle lamps-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Sash and doors-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Lead and oil--Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
EAST LAKE

Mayberry & Watson for hardware spe- 1cta1ties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-21
The Flying squadron.

There has been a good deal of guessing
as to the destination OF the feet Of Brit
fsh war vessels that has been put in com
mission with such remarkable haste. I'm
mediately after the Jameson affair in
South Africa occurred. followed by the
outburst Of feeling against Germany on
account Of the German emperor's inter
ference in that matter; il was thought
that the flying squadron was intended to
intimidate Germany. When the Jameson
affair Quoted down and a better under
standing with Germany had been arrived
at the newspapers were full of reports
TO the effect that the squadron had been
ordered to the West Indies. A London
dispatch. however, declares that il is not
going to Georgetown to support demands
that Great Britain may make on Vene-
zuela, because two OF the ships are too
large to cross the Georgetown bar.
The fact is. it is not known where the
squadron is going. 1t is certain, however.
that If it should make it's appearance in
American waters that fact would be con-
strued to be an attempt to buIldoze the
United States into abandoning the position
the President has taken on the Monroe
doctrine. Any attempt OF that sort would
have anything but peaceful effect. 1t
would be the very thing that would infiu-
ence congress to go even further that
the President went in defining the pur-
pose of the United States in respect to the
Monroe doctrine. 1t would greatly inten-
sify the war feeling in this country. and
would make it extremely difficult to ef-
feet a peaceful solution of the Venezuela
boundary dispute.
1t will be found, in all probability. that
the squadron has no connection with the
Venezuela boundary matter or the Mon
roe doctrine. Lord Salisbury is too level
headed a statesman to seek war with this
country. 1t would not be popular for
him to do so. and besides the outcome of
a conflict between the United States and
Great Britain would hardly add anything
TO the glory or wealth of the latter
country.